TOMORROW, May 8th, 7th graders only will receive an extra 20 minute lunch period as they (as a grade level) had the highest growth demonstrated during this year's ISAT testing. WAY TO GO, 7th Grade Kodiaks! See the 7th grade only bell schedule attached. The other pictures are from last Friday when 7th graders were proving again that they have school spirit. Some dressed up with onesies to celebrate ISATs being done.
Students, feel like dancing? This Friday, May 10th at 3:15 until 5 p.m. bring your best "Under the Sea" dancing style to our school's cafeteria and be ready to have a blast thanks to our student council's efforts to make this event happen. Dance tickets can be bought at all lunches starting Tuesday of this week for $4, or at the door for $5. Don't miss the cool live DJ, raffle prizes, games, contests, photo booth and more!
Tuesday, May 7th, is a very exciting day here at VMS! 8th grade students receive their awards with their invited parents also possibly in attendance at the 8th grade AWARDS CEREMONY. Then, after a check in with designated staff members at noon, 8th grade students who have qualified to go to the 8th grade WAHOOZ CELEBRATION have this amazingly fun field trip to WAHOOZ until 3 p.m.
Sixth and seventh grade students enjoy a normal day schedule with the knowledge of learning what it takes to become VMS's Kodiak Scholar, Kodiak MVP, Creative Kodiak or Kodiak of the Year. Who will win this year? Tomorrow is the day we find out!
Mrs. Hatley and the VMS Orchestras sixth through eighth grades invite you to their POPS CONCERT May 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View high school's auditorium.
All year long our Sources of Strength (S.O.S.) student leadership team led by our amazing 7th grade counselor, Ms. Kersten Kyrazis, has been a positive force at Victory Middle School. This week with help of student advisory flower contributions of names of trusted adults, the SOS team created this beautiful display for all to enjoy and know: "You are not alone; there is always someone willing to help you." Thank you to this powerful Trusted Adult School Campaign for reminding us of this important message and your willingness to help all.
TONIGHT! Please enjoy HAMLET presented by our AMAZING VMS drama students. The event is FREE and will begin at 7 p.m.
PLEASE remember to get ALL LIBRARY BOOKS RETURNED BY FRIDAY, MAY 17TH to avoid any fines. 😉
8th Grade Students will be ISAT testing in Science Wednesday and Thursday of this week! Please prepare accordingly.
Mark your calendars for this THURSDAY and FRIDAY for our VMS HAMLET DRAMA Play 7 p.m.! The event is FREE!
THE PTSO NEEDS YOU NOW and at the May 13th meeting, please!
NOW: sign up to help at our school dance May 10th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-49393609-volunteers
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NEXT YEAR HELP NEEDED DESPERATELY: show up to the May 13th 7 p.m. meeting in the library, so that our AMAZING PTSO won't be dissolved! No exaggeration! Our PTSO may end up dissolved because we do not have more than one board member continuing next year! Spoiled staff members and students are begging you, PLEASE KEEP THIS AWESOME VMS PTSO GOING! #OurVMSPTSOrocks!
Mrs. Izzy Burgess, an associate librarian from the Silverstone Branch of the Meridian Public Library, will be coming to VMS on Wednesday, May 8th, during all lunches to kickoff this program! Students come find out how you can partcipate! 🙂 Click here to see the full flyer: https://5il.co/2k09m
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER of the WEEK: Mrs. Melissa Bollinger!
"The library is the heartbeat of Victory! Students and staff benefit greatly from Melissa’s welcoming and resourceful library. She is always troubleshooting and helping in any way she can. Melissa is a constant source of humor and positivity that always makes days better and brighter. Bonus-chocolate drawer is always full!"
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Darius Ricks! Here is what Mrs. Harvey said about Darius:
"At a time when a struggling student really needed someone that he could trust, Darius stepped in and helped this student with compassion and tenderness. That's why others know that they can count on you, Darius, because of your kindness. VMS is a better place because of you."
Most students completed their ISAT Math PT test Thursday, 4/25/24, so we will be on a REGULAR BELL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Friday, 4/26/24. Please plan accordingly.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need volunteers for May 7 - 8th Grade Academic Reward day at Wahooz and May 24 - Yearbook signing!! Click on the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-49250745-volunteers
Dates to Remember:
Order by Wednesday - May 15 at noon for Subway delivery on Thursday at https://www.myhotlunchbox.com/
Donut Day on Friday, May 17
Save the date! - May 13 will be our last PTSO board meeting for the year. Plan to come vote in a new board! We need your help to keep the organization supporting our school. All parents of students next year are eligible, so spread the word to our incoming 6th grade parents.
$5 DAYS ARE HERE! All items in our spirit wear store have been reduced to $5 or less for our YEAR END BLOW OUT SALE! Share with friends and neighbors with incoming students. We can have them delivered to their elementary school if they indicate it in the comments.
https://victoryptsostore.company.site/
Get ready to witness a captivating performance of HAMLET by VMS students right here in our VMS cafeteria on two special nights: May 2nd and May 3rd @ 7 p.m.! Mark your calendars and get prepared to be amazed!
This week is Math ISAT testing (CAT and PT tests): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday our whole school is on our testing schedule.
Thanks to students for coming prepared with your laptops, laptop chargers, pencil, book, WIRED headphones and most importantly GREAT CAN-DO ATTITUDE!
Don't forget to get more sleep the night before a test.
These pics are from last Friday's Crazy Hat or Hair Day as a "thank you" to students for working hard on their ELA ISAT tests. Can they exceed all expectations on MATH again this year? #KodiakStrong
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Mr. Brendan Grzanic!
"Quality at scale, while genuinely investing in individuals. This is remarkable when you consider that proficiency in Band requires skill development, confidence, coordination, collaboration: these are over and above general knowledge transfer... It is impressive what Mr. Grzanic is able to accomplish and meaningful what he is doing for our children."
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Logen Adams! Here is what Mrs. Lewis said about Logen:
"Logen always works diligently on his schoolwork and puts his best effort into all that we are working on in math. He is responsible and completes assignments on time, while demonstrating a strong understanding of concepts taught in class. Logen is respectful and kind in class. He does an excellent job of being engaged in our classroom learning and is a fabulous example to his peers! Keep up the GREAT work!"
Mark your calendars for our school dance: May 10th from 3:15-5 p.m.! Click here for more information: https://5il.co/2izae
The 7th Grade Basketball Girls B Team finished their season with smiles. Thanks to Coach Jenn VanNortwick and the players' fans for supporting the girls' basketball growth and helping create memories of a fun season! #KodiaksDefendingtheDen
