Victory Middle School

Parents, let your student and/or student’s teachers know you are thinking of them this spring. With only 42 days left of school, you can send them some sunshine with a note of encouragement and a spring cookie for $1. Students can also buy for teachers and friends at lunch on 4/6 or buy online using this link: https://victoryptsostore.ecwid.com/

SPRING DANCE ON FRIDAY and all these other exciting dates! April 4 - Spring Cookie Grams $1 on sale @ Lunch - "The Fastest Kid in School" competition @ Lunch - 7th Grade Basketball photos (Team & Individual) @ VMS Gym 3:05pm April 5 - NO SCHOOL: All Grades (Professional Learning/Collaboration) - 7th Grade Boys Basketball (ALL) vs. Lowell Scott @ Home 4pm - 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS 4pm April 6 - Spring Cookie Grams $1 on sale @ Lunch - "Fastest Kid in School" competition @ Lunch - 7th Grade Boys Basketball (ALL) vs. Lewis & Clark @ LCMS 4pm - 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Lewis & Clark @ Home 4pm - Post - Festival Concert @ VMS Gym (All Choirs) April 7 - Late Work Deadline -OUR SPRING DANCE!!! @ Small Gym 3:15 - 5pm

We still have opening slots for Concession Stand Help needed. Please copy and paste this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a45afa82fa3f58-basketball#/

Wednesday is a Professional Learning day for teachers, which means no school for students. Please read our West Ada District's explanation and watch the attached video: WHAT IS TEACHER COLLABORATION? Every Wednesday in West Ada teachers collaborate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The goal of this sacred collaboration time, and the collaboration days scheduled for teachers throughout the school year, is to understand and embrace the professional learning community philosophy. The philosophy is comprised of three components: Learning: Ensuring that all students learn Collaboration: Develop a culture within the school community focused on continuous job-embedded learning for educators Results: Identifying, creating, and evaluating systems to monitor progress and improve learning for all In PLCs, teachers are able to engage in professional dialogue with colleagues about curriculum, student learning, assessment, and achievement. This time also provides the opportunity for teachers in grade level and content area PLCs to reflect, tapping into the collective abilities of staff. "The most promising strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement is building the capacity of school personnel to function as a professional learning community" (McLaughlin, 1995). Educators in West Ada consistently and continuously use collaboration time to seek, share, and act on their learning in order to improve their practice toward the goal of improving student learning and achievement. This Wednesday, April 5 is a NO SCHOOL day for students in grades K-12 to allow for a Professional Learning Day. For more information on professional learning and collaboration in West Ada, we invite you to watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIx6kftUkvo

On Monday during all lunches, some of our staff and students may end up resembling Sesame Street's Cookie Monster's behavior as we pay $1 for a Cookie Gram to give to anyone at VMS of our choice. Got $1? Maybe then... you got VMS COOKIE GRAM!

7th Grade Basketball: Our 7th grade teams had a great showing vs. Eagle on Wednesday as 5 out of our 6 teams were victorious. Then on Thursday evening all 6 of our teams beat Star. It was a great week for Victory Basketball. Next week is another busy week for our teams. The boys’ teams will be at home on Monday/Wednesday (Sawtooth/Lowell Scott) and then they will be on the road Thursday vs. Lewis & Clark. Our girls’ teams will be on the road Monday/Wednesday (Sawtooth/Lowell Scott) and then home on Thursday vs. Lewis & Clark.] Tennis and Track: Tennis and Track will start on Monday, April 3rd after school at 3:15pm. Please submit participation forms and payment prior to tryouts. 7th Grade Basketball Photos: Team and individual photos for 7th grade basketball teams will be after school on Tuesday, April 4th in the gym. Forms will be coming home with the athletes. Go Kodiaks! JJ Riley

CONGRATULATIONS to Ryan Kinnaman, our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK! "Not only is Ryan passionate about the game of basketball ON the court, but his positive energy is influencing his athletes OFF the court. He encourages his team to be leaders in our school community and I have witnessed many of his athletes doing great things around our school because of their Awesome coach!"

Congratulations to Elliott Radcliffe our VMS STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Elliott Radcliffe was nominated and selected for the VMS student of the week recognition by Mrs. Nelson. Here is what Mrs. Nelson had to say about Elliott: “Elliott does a great job completing his daily assignments and contributing in class. He is prepared for assessments and is doing a fantastic job in Health 8. I also appreciate Elliott for helping with my technical challenges. Elliott is a great example of The Kodiak Way!”

Good morning, VMS Community! Here is a picture to brighten your day: our VMS Staff Photo! Not only are we dedicated to helping your child learn and be as happy as possible by supporting your child in any which way we can, but we are also very happy being here at Victory Middle School. We are the BEST WEST ADA MIDDLE SCHOOL for seven years and beyond! Thanks to our VMS community, which definitely includes the most amazing PTSO ever, for helping us feel supported and continue to love our jobs! Have a fantastic rest of this school year! #smilingstaff

Your optional PANDA Express order form for April is due April 12th to the bookkeeper by 3:05 p.m. with your $7 payment. https://5il.co/1rwwn Your unofficial challenge this month, if you choose to accept it, is to eat the entire meal with chopsticks.

Thanks to our hardworking PTSO......Spring Cookie Grams are available for $1 April 3rd, 4th and 6th during all lunches! Spread some SUNSHINE!

How fast can you run 40 yards? If you think you're fast, try to be named "THE FASTEST STUDENT at VMS" Where & When: Outside on the field during LUNCH BREAK on the dates listed above! What: FORTY YARD DASH – Race against your grade level. Boys vs Boys, Girls vs Girls Kids In-School Health and Wellness Program | Fuel Up to Play 60How: If you run and beat the fastest time, your name will get listed until someone else beats you! You can run multiple times! Incentives: Top girl and boy from EACH GRADE will win a certificate and earn “Fastest Kid” bragging rights!

Staff members had fun with their "VMS PTSO Lucky Duck Adventures" and sent some pictures to our webmaster over the week. Which lucky duck had the best experience? Judging from these pictures I think they all did! #VMSAWESOMEPTSO

Right at the beginning of last week's Spring Break, Abbie Marcoux finished among the top eight spellers out of 32 students in the Southwest Idaho Regional Bee! Congratulations, Abbie! We are all very proud of you!

The latest basketball season is underway and we still need volunteers to help in our home game concessions! No experience is necessary and students are encouraged to help too! Please take a look at the schedule and sign up for a slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a45afa82fa3f58-basketball#/ Also, our next school dance is coming up April 7th! The last one was lots of fun, but we do need help to make it happen! Take a look at the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c48a5af28a4f85-volunteers2#/

The latest basketball season is underway and we still need volunteers to help in our home game concessions! No experience is necessary and students are encouraged to help too! Please take a look at the schedule and sign up for a slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a45afa82fa3f58-basketball#/ Also, our next school dance is coming up April 7th! The last one was lots of fun, but we do need help to make it happen! Take a look at the sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c48a5af28a4f85-volunteers2#/

Coach Stoor News and Pictures: "Both A Team and B Team won our 1st games against Lake Hazel A Team 48-12 B Team 32-12 We had an awesome crowd coming over to Lake Hazel. Check our 3 amazing teachers who came to support our girls!"

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone! Thank you to our generous PTSO for giving all staff a VMS PTSO LUCKY DUCK! You inspired "Our first annual AMAZING PTSO LUCKY DUCK CHALLENGE!" Staff are encouraged to post your Spring Break "LUCKY DUCK" travel pictures on social media. Please make sure to include the duck in your pictures and "thinking of our AWESOME VMS PTSO"

Congratulations to Tanya Robinson our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK! "Tanya is Our Main Go To ERR Para. You can count on her with lesson helps, students' needs and above All FRIENDSHIP!! She is our Bubble Queen!"

Congratulations to Sarah Fitzgerald for being our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Ms. Cornell says, "I asked my class for nominations and her name was in the clear lead amongst other amazing seventh grade students I have. She is described by her peers as a kind, caring and super positive friend. They really enjoy that she never interrupts when others are talking and is a great listener with good advice. Her friendliness to all is much appreciated as her smile is quite contagious. She is a winner inside and outside of the classroom. She was a part of the winning Future City's team this year and inspires her group members to always give her best like she does.”