Kodiaks-
We are looking for amazing volunteers to help with our track meet on Friday, May 12th over at MVHS. Track meet starts at 4pm and we need a bunch of help. I have attached a sign-up genius for those that are willing to help.
Thanks,
JJ Riley, VMS Athletics Director
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAFA72BA6F5C52-track
May 10th PTSO Meeting in the Library @ 7pm
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!
Idaho Gives perhaps to the IDAHO BATTLE OF THE BOOKS? Time is running out! May 1-4; see qr code on picture please or go directly to Idahogives.org
THANKS for your support!
Congratulations VMS students for completing the fourth and final component of the ISAT! 90% of students completed the last portion today. We will return to our normal bell schedule for the remainder of the week. Thursday and Friday we will complete make ups for any students that need to complete the Math PT portion.
VMS Administration
Good morning, Kodiaks and Kodiak Community! Just a friendly reminder we are on a testing schedule today. Hopefully all students come with a charged laptop, pencil, charger, and book after a great night's sleep. Good luck, Kodiaks! You've got this!
CONGRATULATIONS to Owen Hodson who won the documentary category for the Idaho Kiwanis Teen Film Festival this past weekend! He is now $300 richer and all smiles after experiencing what it's like to be a superstar with limo ride and a photo shoot. Ms. Cornell, his filmmaking teacher, always says "it takes guts to compete," and in her opinion "Owen has proven that even when he's under the weather, he will go above and beyond fearlessly with his efforts." We're so proud of you, Owen!
Here is the link to his winning Cybersecurity video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPxGQLHdkKo&list=PLfU0n2eA2qYXZIqtPIJoAGGuU-DP9UhCA&index=5
Our awesome Idaho Battle of the Books program is a part of the Idaho Gives donation drive that is taking place throughout Idaho from May 1-May 4th. Please consider donating via the QR code or the http://Idahogives.org website.
If you have any questions about Battle of the Books teams here at VMS, please email bollinger.melissa@westada.org
THANK YOU for your support!
Tennis:
On Thursday our Tennis teams took on Lake Hazel with our A-teams defending our home court and our B-teams traveling to Lake Hazel. All teams played great and brought home victories! This upcoming week Tennis has a bye on Tuesday, May 2nd and then they take on Heritage on Thursday, May 4th (A-team @ Heritage/B-team @ Home).
Track:
Our track team had a great opening week winning the track meet at Eagle high school. They will be competing this Friday, April 28th at Owyhee High School. Keep up the great work Kodiaks!
Photos for Tennis/Track:
Photos will be on Tuesday, May 2nd after school. Make sure to bring photo packets to the photo shoot.
Go Kodiaks! Mr. JJ Riley, Athletic Director/PE
National Junior Honor Society Applications are due to Ms. Elyse Thorpe May 12th. Need more information? Email Ms. Thorpe at thorpe.elyse@westada.org
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!!"
