Picture Retake Day is TOMORROW from 9 a.m. until noon! Say "Kodiaks Rule!"
Sept. 18 - Volleyball vs. Meridian @ MMS 4pm;
Sept. 19 - VMS "Picture RETAKE" day;
Sept. 19 - Cross Country vs. SMS & LSMS @ HOME 4pm;
Sept. 20 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! - All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration;
Sept. 20 -LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER SUBWAY LUNCH FOR SEPT. 20th!
Sept. 21 - First PTSO Lunch Fundraiser - SUBWAY (be sure to pre-order/online only myhotlunchbox.com);
Sept. 21 - Volleyball vs. Star @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm);
Sept. 22 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches BRING YOUR DOLLAR DAY!
8th Grade Girls Basketball:
Friday September 29th – Informational meeting during advisory.
Monday October 9th – Tryouts, after school.
Wrestling (6th, 7th, 8th grades):
Friday October 6th – Informational meeting during advisory.
Monday October 16th – First practice
*All student-athletes must register in Aktivate and pay fees before the first practice.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25.
Eligibility reminders:
· Must have all passing grades.
· Must attend school the entire day to participate in competition.
· Six semesters of middle school eligibility.
· No discipline infractions.
· Must be enrolled at Victory Middle School. Home school students must live within Victory boundaries.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25. Fees can be paid @ myschoolfees.com
* Doors open @ 3:45 on ALL game days!
For more information, visit our athletics website.
What's for Lunch?
PTSO is proud to introduce VMS to My Hot Lunchbox - Our schedule is as follows
Subway - September 21, 2023
Chick-fil-A - October 19, 2023
Panda - November 16, 2023
Subway - December 14, 2023
Chick-fil-A - January 25, 2024
Panda - February 22, 2024
Subway - March 28, 2024
Chick-fil-A - April 18, 2024
Panda - May 16, 2024
Parents/Individuals will need to create an account with myhotlunchbox.com in order to place orders for lunches. You will also be able to place orders for all months in this semester at one time.
PTSO and the office will not be able to adjust orders or make any refunds, etc. It will all be done through myhotlunchbox.com Orders can be canceled up to noon the day prior to the date of the lunch.
If you have questions on creating the account or anything about the process, contact hotlunchbox directly at info@myhotlunchbox.com, call (888) 894-8295, or reach out on social media @myhotlunchbox.
Please check out the Victory PTSO Homepage for our Online Store,
Upcoming Meetings, News and Announcements!
https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/victory-ptso-homepage
Hailey Weber
"She takes time and says hi to the students. She will ask them how their day is. She doesn't leave anyone out. So sweet!"
Scott Dew
"Man this guy is a rock star! He fields so many questions from parents, coaches and even students each sports season. He has brought back organization within sports, quality coaches and training too! He's quick to respond and always sets our Kodiaks up for success. WE ARE SO GLAD TO HAVE HIM BACK!"
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK!
Claire Channer was nominated by Mrs. Lewis for the student of the week recognition. Below is what Mrs. Lewis said about Claire.
"Claire always has a positive attitude in math. She is a hard worker and is responsible with her schoolwork. Claire is kind to others and respectful in the classroom. We are so lucky to have her at our school!"
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Karleigh Hunt was nominated by Mr. Pegram for the student of the week recognition. Below is what Mr. Pegram had to say about Karleigh. "Karleigh always comes prepared to class. She is respectful to other students in class, always willing to help and ask well timed questions. Her assignments are thorough, and she goes above and beyond with her answers."
Spirit Wear Fridays!
Be sure your student is prepared for Friday to wear spirit wear or school colors.
Visit our online store for school Spirit Wear at https://victoryptsostore.company.site/
THANKS TO OUR AMAZING PTSO FOR BEING THE MOST SPIRITED MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSO IN THE DISTRICT!
Our VMS Extravaganza which will be held on Friday, October 27!
Submission forms are available in the cafeteria for showcase and performance categories. Forms must be turned in to the front office WITH PARENT SIGNATURE by Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:15PM to be considered for participation.
Auditions for performance acts will be held after school Thursday September 28 and Friday September 29. Students may request an audition time slot on those days on their submission form.
Please email Mrs. Summers (summers.elizabeth@westada.org) for questions.
-Beth Summers
Theatre and Choir Teacher- Victory Middle School
Our first XC home meet was AWESOME! Here is how the girls and boys did- FIRST! See pic!
Lunch Ordering is Now Open for Victory Middle School for September - December!
We wanted to notify you that lunch ordering is now open to all families at Victory Middle School for the 9/21/2023 - 12/31/2023 ordering period.
https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/login
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing info@myhotlunchbox.com or calling us at 888-894-8295. You can also access additional information via our school website on the main page via Timely Topics.
SEPTEMBER
11 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ HOME (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
11 - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm
12 - Football vs. Meridian @ MHS 4pm
14 -Paris, France and Rome Informational Meeting in Library @ 6:30 p.m. with Mrs. Vachon
15 - Volleyball vs. Heritage @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
18 - Volleyball vs. Meridian @ MMS 4pm
19 - VMS "Picture RETAKE" day
20 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration
21 - First PTSO Lunch Fundraiser - SUBWAY (look for link on Sept. 8th)
21 - Volleyball vs. Star @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
22 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches
25 - Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark @ LCMS (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
26 - Football vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS 4pm
27 - Volleyball vs. Eagle @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)
It's not too late to get signed up for TechGirlz. Use this link: https://women-innovators.org/techgirlz/
WRESTLERS:
If you are planning on wrestling this fall, please order your gear now so it can be delivered on time. The online store is open until September 10th Victory Kodiaks Wrestling Team Store by Rudis (CUST262745) – Rudis Team Store Wrestling begins October 16th.
Eligibility reminders:
· Must have all passing grades.
· Must attend school the entire day to participate in competition.
· Six semesters of middle school eligibility.
· No discipline infractions.
· Must be enrolled at Victory Middle School. Home school students must live within Victory boundaries.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25. Fees can be paid @ myschoolfees.com
For more information, visit our athletics website.
Scott Dew, VMS Athletics Director
Please check out the Victory PTSO Homepage for our Online Store,
Upcoming Meetings, News and Announcements!
https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/victory-ptso-homepage
Join us for our 1st PTSO Meeting on Monday, September 11th @ 7pm in VMS Library!
Lunch options at VMS for students and staff just got even more exciting thanks to our hardworking AMAZING PTSO! You will need to sign up at
myhotlunchbox.com
If you would like to enjoy a different lunch option on the following days from SUBWAY, CHICK-FIL-A or PANDA EXPRESS:
Subway - September 21, 2023
Chick-fil-A - October 19, 2023
Panda - November 16, 2023
Subway - December 14, 2023
Chick-fil-A - January 25, 2024
Panda - February 22, 2024
Subway - March 28, 2024
Chick-fil-A - April 18, 2024
Panda - May 16, 2024
For more information, please check out our Timely Topics MyHotLunchbox posting that will be available for all year. Notice the prices change based on your order. Also, please know that our school bookkeeper will NOT be collecting or adjusting any orders. All orders will go through MYHOTLUNCHBOX.COM and your PTSO will help make the food appear on the days listed.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I am so excited to invite your student on this upcoming educational travel opportunity! Learn more about this exciting tour at an information session where we'll discuss:
What we'll see and do
Travel logistics
' How to earn high school or college credit
Affordable payment options
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) Please register for the meeting by September 13, 2023
I look forward to seeing you there!
Rachel Vachon
P.S. Can't make the meeting but want more information?
Register using the QR code or link below and select "No but send info."
Worried about having better grades? If you have not done so already, please read the "Proficiency Reporting Policy" in full detail: https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/proficiency-reporting-policy.
In the last couple of years, re-doing any assessment that has less than a 95% proficiency is just a matter of scheduling the re-do with your teacher and/or communicating with your teacher you have resubmitted any evidence BEFORE the late work deadline.
Students, THIS FRIDAY IS THE LATE WORK DEADLINE! Do not miss getting any work in by 3:05 p.m. Friday that you want counted towards the last couple of weeks.
