All library books are due May 19th!
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Jennifer Livesey!
"Jennifer cares so very much. She always does the very best for her students and models kindness and respect for them in every way. She is also a great friend and mentor who I have learned a lot from in my time here. I know many others who feel the same. We are lucky to have your Livesey!"
CONGRATULATIONS to Jack Mathews, VMS student of the Week!
Here is what Mrs. Hylands had to say about Jack:
“Jack is kind, respectful, and encouraging to classmates. He always participates in class discussions and listens well to his peers. Jack has a calm manner that makes those around him feel comfortable. Jack is an awesome student and friend to all!”
The last Panda Order form for of the year is available at this link: https://5il.co/1rwwn
The next Panda Express Lunch will be May 18th. Orders are due with your $7 cash or check to the bookkeeper by May 10th.
This afternoon is our first TRACK meet of the season at Owyhee High School from 4-6:30 p.m. Good luck, Kodiaks!
Our library's bookmark design contest is in full swing! All entries must be in the library by 3:05pm Monday, May 1st!
The theme this year is: "There's More to the Story"
VMS Community - We will resume our normal bell schedule on Thursday, April 27th. Students that did not finish the Math CAT assessment will finish during makeups on Friday and Monday. We will continue with schoolwide testing on Tuesday, May 2nd with the Math PT assessment. Thank you for your continued support!
Bell Schedules can be found here:
https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/bell-schedule
VMS Administration
Our Tennis A Team with Coach Chow has been super excited to play against other schools this week as the weather has gotten beautiful. It remains to be seen how the whole season will go. They take on Lake Hazel Middle School tomorrow during their home match! Good luck, Kodiaks!
Tennis
This upcoming week Tennis will take on Meridian (A-Team @ Meridian/B-Team Home) on Tuesday, April 25th and then they will take on Lake Hazel (A-Team Home/B-Team @ Lake Hazel) on Thursday, April 27th. Let’s Go Kodiaks!
Track
This upcoming week Track will compete at Owyhee High School vs. Lowell Scott and Sawtooth. Good luck Kodiaks!
*Important reminder that all fees must be paid prior to competition, $90 (pay to play) and $22.25 Activity Card. The Activity Card is a one-time fee for the year and the $90 pay to play is required for up to 2 sports with the 3rd sport being free. Fees can be paid online through myschoolfees or in person in the front office. Here is the link to pay online: https://secure3.myschoolfees.com/start_v2.aspx
Important Information from MVHS (Sports Physicals)
Are you interested in playing a sport during the 2023-2024 school year at Mountain View? All incoming juniors, incoming freshman and new to sports, must have a physical performed after May 1, 2023. Please consider signing up to attend the physical event at Mountain View High School on Wednesday, May 3rd from 5:30-7:30. We will have medical professionals on hand to complete your sports physical for $25. The best part is that this is a fundraiser for the Sports Medicine program for new supplies in the athletic training clinic. Use the link below to sign up. Only sign-ups will be allowed in, no walk-in appointments. Please email Monica Martin, associate athletic trainer, with any questions (martin.monica@westada.org).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAFAE23A2F5C16-2022
MVHS Football Spirit Store (8th graders)
For all 8th grade boys looking to play football at MVHS the coaches have asked that you purchase specific items from the spirit store (see the link below - store closes on April 19th). They want you to purchase the items so you all look like the rest of the team during spring ball, practice, and camp.
Go Kodiaks!
JJ Riley
Athletic Director/PE
May 10th PTSO Meeting in the Library @ 7pm and Panda Express $$ due
Important - Board Elections for Vice President and Secretary will be held at this meeting.
THINGS TO WATCH FOR
May 22-24 buy a popsicle gram at lunch or buy online. Send a Popsicle to a teacher, friend or yourself along with a cool note! Cool treat and cool note for $1 .
Popsicle grams delivered at lunch on May 30th.
June 1st Food trucks at VMS - - - Kona ice, Peterson Lemonade and Rusty Dog so be sure to bring money for the food trucks and yearbook signing event!
STAFF MEMBERS OF THE WEEK: 6th & 7th Grade ELA Teachers! CONGRATULATIONS!
"Every year 6th and 7th grade ELA teachers are asked (coerced?) to provide input for the next school year students requesting TA, peer tutor or office assistant as an elective. Each year the stack of aide applications get just a little bit larger and each year the ELA teachers graciously give up prep to wade through that stack providing us all with their valuable input. Thank you!!"
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Lukas Kim!
Lukas Kim was nominated by Ms. Harvey and selected as the VMS student of the week!
Ms. Harvey had this to say about Lukas: “Lukas Kim makes VMS a better place for everyone. He has been observed on 3 separate occasions cleaning the trash around the restroom trash can and using the provided broom to sweep up other people's messes on the floor. Thank you for helping make our school a great place to be, Lukas.”
DONATIONS NEEDED! Our amazing Mrs. Jennifer Livesey with the help of her VMS AVID elective students are supporting MVHS's AVID 10 students' Glocal Refugee Donation Community Service Project.
During this next week (until April 28), they are collecting household items for refugees. MVHS is partnering with a nonprofit organization called Glocal, which helps refugees settle here in their new homes in the Treasure Valley. Please view the picture on this post for the most wanted items, Donations will be collected outside of Mrs. Livesey's room 206 all week long. Please reach out with any questions: livesey.jennifer@westada.org.
Thank you so much!
Mrs. Stoor's PJ baseball on our campus made for some fuzzy warm colorful pictures last Friday. VMS Kodiaks enjoyed PJ DAY in celebration of ISAT ELA Testing being completed! Note: Kodiaks who were absent during ELA testing will continue making up their tests Monday on a regular bell schedule.
Our Math ISAT testing with our testing bell schedule will beTuesday through Thursday of this next week. Hopefully all Kodiaks rest up, charge their laptops each day and come ready to earn their next ISAT rewards.
DONUT DAY is tomorrow, Friday, April 21st! Don't forget your $1 to go towards buying this delicious treat for yourself or a friend from our amazing PTSO!
VMS Families -
We will continue our ISAT testing schedule on Thursday, April 20th. Students need a charged laptop, laptop, and pencil for testing. We will follow our testing bell schedule tomorrow. https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/bell-schedule
VMS Administration
Kodiaks! Don't forget--this Friday, April 21st, is our first schoolwide ISAT reward day: Pajama and Onesie Day! You have all earned this for completing the ELA portion of the ISATS. Congrats!
If you have not ordered your yearbook for the 2022-2023 schoolyear, there is still time. You cannot buy them at school, but will need to go to myschoolfees.com to order. Get your yearbook before it is too late!
Upcoming Dates:
Donut Day—April 21st
7th Grade Basketball:
Congratulations to all our 7th Grade Basketball teams on a great season. There were many successes and lots of learning that went on during this short season. We are proud of how all teams competed and how well they represented Victory! Our boys A-team and both of our girls teams (A&B) went undefeated on the season with records of 8-0! The future is looking very bright for Victory basketball. Way to go Coaches and Student Athletes!
Tennis:
Tennis begins competing next week with matches on Tuesday, April 18th with the A-team going to Lewis & Clark and the B-team playing at home. Then on Thursday, April 20th the A-team will play at home vs. Sawtooth while the B-team heads to Sawtooth.
*Important reminder that all fees must be paid prior to competition, $90 (pay to play) and $22.25 Activity Card. The Activity Card is a one-time fee for the year and the $90 pay to play is required for up to 2 sports with the 3rd sport being free. Fees can be paid online through myschoolfees or in person in the front office. Here is the link to pay online: https://secure3.myschoolfees.com/start_v2.aspx
Track:
Track begins competing next week with the first meet on Thursday, April 21st at Eagle High School. They will be competing 1x a week for the next four weeks.
*Important reminder that all fees must be paid prior to competition, $90 (pay to play) and $22.25 Activity Card. The Activity Card is a one-time fee for the year and the $90 pay to play is required for up to 2 sports with the 3rd sport being free. Fees can be paid online through myschoolfees or in person in the front office. Here is the link to pay online: https://secure3.myschoolfees.com/start_v2.aspx
MVHS Football Spirit Store (8th graders):
For all 8th grade boys looking to play football at MVHS the coaches have asked that you purchase specific items from the spirit store (see the link below - store closes on April 19th). They want you to purchase the items so you all look like the rest of the team during spring ball, practice, and camp.
Go Kodiaks! JJ Riley,Athletic Director/PE
CONGRATULATIONS to Lynette Roy, our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK!
"Lynette is one of our best kept secrets in ERR. She is here part time so if you missed her you are missing out. She is such a calm and positive influence on our kids. She has a gift of teaching even in the middle of chaos. I love working with her each day."
