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
This Friday is our ISAT Celebration for all: CRAZY HAT OR HAIR DAY!
Buy donuts tomorrow for a dollar and wear your spirit wear, too!
$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/
Students interested in Cheerleading for VMS next year should talk to Mrs. Clarke in room 116 to pick up an information packet. Carpe diem!
7th Grade Boys Basketball team took it upon themselves to honor team moms at their last basketball game of the season April 12th. Thanks to Tyus Wright-Hoskins's idea, all team players wore pink and with Tyus parents' help had flowers to give to two moms the team chose to honor.
Coach Kinnaman said, "I think it's very important to mention that this act of kindness was 100% player led. I am very proud of this team as they exemplified being leaders in their school community with their actions."
With much gratitude, VMS is proud to see our community come together in such a supportive way. #KodiakKind
PARENTS! Want to surprise your child with a delicious Chick-Fil-A lunch tomorrow? Go to myhotlunchbox.com via the VMS PTSO webpage and order BY NOON TODAY. The awesome part about this process is that you can order May's lunch for your child, too. Thank you to the PTSO for making this possible. $1 of your order goes directly to our school.
Chick-fil-A - April 18, 2024
Subway - May 16, 2024
Our two VMS Teams, Golden Girls & Ezra and Blazers Reborn, made valiant efforts but weren't able to make it to the IBOB Quarterfinals this year. Lowell Scott's team, Tillabook, took home the gold and Lake Hazel's team, Book Wurmz: The Sequel came in second.
Awesome job representing VMS:
8th grade team: Golden Girls and Ezra (Morgan Hunt, Kira Tarbet, Darcy Cluff, and Ezra Dayley)
6th grade team: Blazers Reborn (Brayden Shuldberg, Hudson Demars, Gus Forbes, and Vincent Wang)
Also, a special thank you to all helpers who made this event possible, especially Mrs. Bollinger and Mrs. Skaggs!
TONIGHT be blissfully happy considering supporting the COOKIE DOUGH BLISS VMS FUNDRAISER from 5-9 p.m! 20% of all IN STORE sales go to our amazing VMS PTSO! Thanks also to the owners of COOKIE DOUGH BLISS for supporting us!
Let's cheer on our AMAZING 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team with their Coach Stoor TODAY at their 4 p.m. final home game of the season! #DefendtheDen
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Benedict Pouesi! Here is what Mr. Hatch and Ms. Dougan said about Benedict:
"Benedict is a great example of what it means to follow the Kodiak Way! He is a hard worker, and I can always depend on him to focus on his classwork in math. He helps out his group members when they are confused. He is such a pleasure to have in math class!"
Now recruiting Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Leaders 2024/25! Apply Now!
Pick up your application today from Mrs. Janke in the Gym or in the front office.
Dear Kodiak Family,
It has been an honor to serve as the Victory Middle School Principal for the last six years. While I am sad to leave VMS, I am excited for my new opportunity as the Director of Career and Technical Education for the West Ada School District. I will finish the school year as the Principal and begin my new role this July. At Monday's board meeting, Tracy Newell was recommended and approved to be the next Principal. Mrs. Newell comes with 15 years of administrative experience as an Assistant Principal at Sawtooth Middle School. I am confident VMS is in good hands!
Good luck to our TRACK & FIELD students at their Track Meet @ Rocky Mountain High vs. Sawtooth!
THESE dates are IMPORTANT for upcoming TESTING & other academics:
April
15 ~19 - ISAT ELA Makeups, Library
19 - Late Work DEADLINE
22 - ISAT Math CAT, Testing Schedule
23 - ISAT Math CAT, Testing Schedule
25 - ISAT Math PT, Testing Schedule
26 - ISAT Math PT, Testing Schedule
May
1~3 - ISAT Math Makeups, Library
1-2 - ISAT 8th Grade ONLY Science (In Science Classes)
06 - 6th Grade Vape Lessons, ELA Classes
07 - 8th Grade Awards Assembly & Wahooz Celebration
09 - I-Ready ELA Spring Diagnostic, Testing Schedule
10 - I-Ready ELA Makeups
14 - I-Ready Math Spring Diagnostic, Testing Schedule
15 - I-Ready Math Makeups
21~24 - End of Year Finals (Follow normal bell schedule)
24 - Last Day of School, Assembly Schedule for Yearbook Signing on Field
