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
FRANCE AND ITALY - SUMMER 2025
Dear families,
We’re going to France and Italy in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: bit.ly/3YKBrdi
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
The meeting will be held Thursday September 14, 2023, at 6:30 in the library.
Thanks,
Rachel Vachon
VMS STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations Ben Kosmatka! Ben was nominated by Ms. Carly Lewis for the student of the week recognition.
Ms. Lewis had this to say about Ben!
"Ben is an extremely hard worker, very responsible, and works well with others. He has a positive attitude and always has a smile on his face. Ben is kind to his classmates and is focused in class. He is a true Kodiak!"
West Ada will hold three (3) raffles during the 2023-2024 school year.
FALL: August 10th to October 20th
WINTER: November 27th to February 17th
SPRING: March 11th to May 4th
* Note: Dates are subject to change based on school board meetings and scheduled events
Raffle Tickets are $75.00, and if you buy 3 tickets and get an additional ticket for free!
2024 Chevrolet Equinox Premier: $40,000 value
Bruneel Point S Gift Card: $1,500 in store credit
Coca-Cola Idaho Trip Giveaway: $1,500-$2,000
Visa Gift Card donated by KM Engineering: (5) $500
YOU Pick the Prize: Social Media contest $1,000
This really is such an easy fundraiser with great tax benefits! No selling anything or dealing with catalogues! Simply write a check to Education Foundation and send it in with your student!! 100% of the donations collected go directly to Victory Middle School.
*BONUS= EVERY DONATION IS ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE FOR REALLY COOL PRIZES!!!
To print off a form, go here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14l6FH2490yejv2_ZVnwZEsbi1jf3QIgP/view?usp=drive_link
If you would like to pay online, go here:
(Select Victory middle School PTSO under the "designation" tab)
https://www.westada.org/o/educationfoundation/page/donate
THANK YOU
in advance for your contribution.
Every little bit helps and is appreciated!
Victory Middle School PTSO
Go Kodiaks!
Chess Club is THURSDAYS during ALL three lunches! Please make sure to please eat in the cafeteria the first ten minutes of lunch.
Then, if you are a sixth grader, you will be going to Mr. Rethy's room 108 to play chess. 6th graders, please do make sure to pick up a pass during break from Mr. Rethy on the day of chess club.
If you are a 7th grader, Mrs. Shalz will meet you with boards in the cafeteria and you will be able to just stay in the cafeteria and play.
If you are an 8th grader, Ms. Cornell will meet you with the boards in the cafeteria and you will be able to just stay in the cafeteria and play..
If you do not know how to play, all three teachers are able to teach you, so you are not required to know chess to join Chess Club.
This year we hope to crown a Chess Queen and Chess King for each grade level by the end of the year! Will it be you? We also will consider hosting advisory representatives playing against each other during Chess Club. Talk to Mr. Rethy, Mrs. Shalz or Ms. Cornell for more information.
Attentions wrestlers: The online store to purchase gear for the upcoming season is now open. Please order your attire now. This will allow time to have it delivered at the start of the season. The store closes September 10th.
https://teamgear.rudis.com/t/victory-kodiaks-wrestling-team-store-by-rudis/?team_id=355488&set_team_auth=1
Today until 10:15 a.m. we are on our ELA diagnostic TESTING SCHEDULE! Thanks to the students who came prepared with a great attitude!
Tomorrow VMS will be hosting our BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT from 6-7:30 p.m.! We hope you take this fun opportunity to meet your child's teachers.
FUTURE CITY is currently recruiting members for meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:30 p.m.! Email Ms. Thorpe is you need more information at thorpe.elyse@westada.org
Fall sports are underway
Congratulations to our volleyball, football, and cross country teams for performing well this week. Our cheer team is practicing early mornings before school and working hard to prepare for performance.
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
For more information, visit our athletics website.
Scott Dew, Athletic Director
It's Going to be a Great Year...
The PTSO store will be open to purchase VMS gear during our Victory Middle School
Back to School Night (Aug. 30th) Located in the Main Hall across from the Gym.
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!
Next Wednesday we will be having our annual BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT from 6 -7:30 p.m.! Don't miss this fun opportunity to meet your child's teachers and get a sense of what's going on during your child's school day.
***Check our weekly newsletter for more important dates: https://www.smore.com/3p5ge-kodiak-family-update
READY or NOT..... iREADY math diagnostic test is taking place tomorrow at VMS in all grades! Please make sure to get a really good night's sleep, eat breakfast and have a "can do" attitude first thing in the morning. Students, your iReady tests help with your math placement, so you will want to do as well as you can. We are on a testing schedule: https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/bell-schedule (make sure to look at the second bell schedule to see the "testing schedule") Thank you to parents/guardians and bus drivers for helping students get to school on time.
KODIAK COACHES DEN Weekly Updates "Fall Sports:"
Cross Country begins on Monday August 14th. Every student-athlete must register online using Aktivate. Students will not be able to participate until registration has been completed.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25. Fees can be paid here
Football
Head Coach - Warren Chow email: chow.warren@westada.org
Cheerleading
Head Coach - Chloe Clark email: clark.chloe@westada.org
Volleyball
Head Coach - Malia Hollowell email: hollowell.malia@westada.org
Cross Country
Monday August 14th, 3:20pm – 4:45pm
Head Coach - Matt Moxham email: moxham.matthew@westada.org
For more information, visit our athletics website.
Scott Dew, Activities Director
It's Going to be a Great Year...
The PTSO store will be open to purchase VMS gear during our Victory Middle School
Back to School Night (Aug. 30th) Located in the Main Hall across from the Gym.
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!
Mrs. Janke's fun and active FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 club is looking for a couple of more 6th graders to join FUTP60 team for this school year. Applications can be picked up in the gym and need to be turned in by Sept. 6th!
Please read our school newsletter for important NOTES FROM OUR NURSE, Mrs. Erin Fuss: https://www.smore.com/wrc2v-kodiak-family-update
For the 2023-24 West Ada school year, parents/guardians may apply for their child to have free or reduced lunch. Please click this link for the application: https://linqconnect.com/
AUGUST Important Dates at VMS
22 - VMS Picture Day!
22 - Football vs. Star @ SMS 4pm
23 - Evacuation Drill
24 - i-Ready Math diagnostic (testing schedule)
24 - Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark @ HOME (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
29 - Football vs. Heritage @ HOME 4pm
30 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)
30 - VMS Back to School Night @ VMS 6pm -7:30pm
Welcome Back Kodiaks! Everyone is so excited to see you! Thank you for making our first exciting and fun!
If you missed any first day Kodiak information or want to review it, please feel free to go to our VMS webpage and choose Parents/Students and the NEW TO VMS Student Orientation option.
Our PTSO also has a special message:
"We have some exciting things planned this year. Our first meeting will be Monday, September 11 at 7pm in the library at the school.
We need volunteers to sign up to help sell concessions at the girls volleyball games: Thursday, August 24, September 11, September 15, September 21, & September 27. Sign up Link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70a0a45afa82fa3f58-concessions4
Get your student ready for Spirit Fridays with one of our Spirit Wear items! Purchase online and have the item delivered to your student at school.
VMS PTSO Online Store (company.site)
Good luck with our first week of school!"