Victory Middle School

Back to school today! Happy Friday! Parents, Please consider volunteering for the VMS Defend the Den Student vs. Staff event Jan. 26th. Defend the Den basketball game (click here to volunteer to help at the game: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-47177597-defend) Also, parents, ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE TWO PARENT FLYERS that are coming home today via your child from PTSO.

NO SCHOOL TODAY! It's a SNOW DAY! Exerpt from West Ada District Office email: "Due to the adverse weather conditions, including the current accumulation of snow and the forecast of ongoing snowfall and freezing rain, and with utmost concern for the safety of our students, families, and staff, we have decided to declare a snow day for Wednesday, January 17, leading to the cancellation of school and all classes in the West Ada School District."

🏀🎭 What's the Buzz? VMS ATHLETICS Fundraiser Frenzy! 🎉🎈 Our amazing Activities and Athletics fundraiser ensures our student-athletes and performers have the resources they need to thrive with ALL proceeds from ticket sales directly benefiting the program of designation. From sports equipment to drama club costumes, every contribution goes a long way in making our school's extracurricular programs truly exceptional. 🌟 Why Participate? By participating in this fundraiser, you're not just supporting our athletes and performers – you're investing in the spirit of our community. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that West Ada continues to be a hub of excellence in both education and extracurriculars. 📅 Important Dates: Last Chance to Purchase Tickets: January 17 (Tomorrow) - https://westadafundraiser.com/ Winners Selected: January 22 at the West Ada School District Board meeting - 6:00pm via YouTube Act fast! Tomorrow is the last chance to grab your tickets - https://westadafundraiser.com/ - for a shot at these amazing prizes... 2023 Kawasaki Teryx S4 LE: $20,000 value 2023 Kawasaki Brute Force 750: $11,999 value Monarch E-Bike: $2,500 value Bruneel Point•S Tire & Auto: $1,500 store credit Roaring Springs Summer Package: $1,500 value Elase Medical Spas: $300 store credit, $250 gift card Top Golf Package: $600 value Traeger Smoker Grill: $900 value Southwest Airlines: $1,000 gift card VISA Gift Card: $500 value Imagine cruising around in a new Kawasaki, enjoying a summer splash at Roaring Springs, or upgrading your gear with a Traeger Smoker Grill – the possibilities are endless! Winners will be announced on January 22, so mark your calendars! Here's how you can participate and stand a chance to win: Purchase YOUR VMS ATHLETICS Tickets: Grab your tickets before the deadline on January 17 (Tomorrow)! - https://westadafundraiser.com/raffle-tickets/middle-school-raffle-tickets/victory-middle/

January 15th our school is closed. We will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Human Rights Day. School will resume January 16th! Mrs. Callaway will be hosting a Spelling Bee in room 210 January 16th after school at 3:15 -4:45 p.m. Please email her for more information: callaway.lisa@westada.org

Don't forget to pre-order you lunch @ https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/login January 25th - Chick-Fil-A February 23rd - Panda Express Hopefully you also have our PTSO meeting Jan. 22nd at 7 p.m. on your calendar. This will be the meeting making final volunteer arrangements for our Jan. 26th DEFEND THE DEN student vs staff basketball game! Visit our PTSO store to purchase your cool VMS socks and DEFEND THE DEN tickets!

CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Brody Schellhammer! This is what Mrs. Lewis said about Brody in her nomination: "Brody is an extremely hard worker in school! He is responsible and completes assignments on time, while demonstrating a strong understanding of concepts taught in class. He is always respectful and kind in class. Brody does a fantastic job of being engaged in our classroom learning and discussions! He always has a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Brody is a fabulous example to his peers on how to be an Outstanding Kodiak!"

CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Abby Johnson! "Abby may be young, but she has old schoolwork ethics and can be depended on to show up and support her students and her team under the harshest of circumstances. Full of fun and brings out the best in our students. Thanks, Abby, for all you do!"

CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Kathleen Christensen and Ryan Kinnaman! Both staff members were recognized this morning during our staff meeting for their outstanding contributions to our positive VMS culture! Their work with students, staff and the community has been helpful to all and is much appreciated. Thank you!

TODAY IS A SNOW DAY! Please be safe and enjoy your day! Also, please be aware of cyber security concerns: Victory Middle School Instagram and Facebook will NOT reach out to you to follow you. Please know that the only official VMS FB or Instagram accounts are the ones linked to our website. Please report any fake acounts to FB or Instagram and also to our school. If you have followed a fake VMS account,take a moment and unfollow.

Our YEARBOOK SALE DEADLINE is January 12th, 2024! The cost is $31 and it includes postage of the yearbook to be shipped to your house at the end of the year. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to commemorate this school year! We do not anticipate having any extras to sell after the deadline. Here is the link to make your purchase and submit photos: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/victory_middle_school_364662/L80iHCWAGsz0YL4r4cGd03x7

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today, Jan. 8th, 2024, is NO SCHOOL for students, but all staff are in our "den" preparing for 2nd semester. Students, If you're excited to get back to awesome group activities as pictured here from Mrs. Bower's FCS class, don't worry: JAN. 9th ALL STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL for the begin of our second semester. Your second semester schedules can be found on Power School. Please contact our school counselors if you see any problem with your schedule. Any advisory teacher can give you a print out of your schedule, too, if you lost yours before break. Please note: Your webmaster will NOT contact you to follow you on Instagram or Facebook; there seems to be a scammer out there trying to get you to follow "victorymiddleschoolofficialkodiak" page. It's been reported. If you ever receive anything suspicious via social media, please report it right away. HAVE A FANTASTIC REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS to Gina Janke our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK! "Gina does a fabulous job choosing outstanding students and organizing them to lead the school during pep assemblies and other events to fun competitions and leadership roles within our school that impact us positively. Way to go!"

Thank you for a wonderful first semester at VMS! Staff and students have worked hard and will be on a much-deserved Winter Break from Dec. 25, 2023, through Jan 05, 2024. Please know that the school will be closed during this time, as there will be NO SCHOOL! Also, please note that January 8th, 2024, is a NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Teacher Prep Day! Happy Safe and Peaceful Holidays to All!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kayden Harrell our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Here is what Mrs. Hylands said about Kayden: "Kayden is an exceptional student to have in class. He is always kind, respectful, and does a great job of staying on task even with distractions around him. Kayden puts in his best effort every day and is an excellent example for students around him of what it takes to make the most of class time. Thanks for being an awesome Kodiak Kayden!"

CONGRATULATIONS to our TWO STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH: Sandy Bloom & Carly Lewis! Both ladies were recognized this morning during our staff meeting for their outstanding contributions to our positive VMS culture! Their work with students, staff and the community has been helpful to all and is much appreciated. Thank you!

Here are some pictures from last Friday's Winter Wonderland Dance courtesy of our super VMS student Elizabeth Stanard! There was lots of movement on the dance floor. THANKS to volunteers who helped at the dance and, of course, to our amazing Student Council for hosting!

CONGRATULATIONS to Brandi Thormahlsen, our STAFF MEMBER of the WEEK! Brandi has been such a positive team member. She is encouraging, motivating and cheerful. She will be missed by the students and all the paras she works with. Good luck to her on her next adventure!"

CONGRATULATIONS to Emili Gubenia, OUR STUDENT OF THE WEEK! This is what Ms. Livesey had to say about Emili: "Emili comes to school every day excited to learn! She is always kind and helpful; she goes out of her way to make sure that everyone feels included in class. She is brave at trying new things, and she has a wonderful sense of curiosity. "

Our VMS Spelling Bee will be held on December 19 - Qualifying Spelling Bee @ VMS Rm #210 3:15pm - 3:45pm and then on January 16 - School Spelling Bee @ VMS Rm #210 3:15pm - 4:45pm. Please email Mrs. Callaway if you have any questions.

Do you have some time this weekend to prepare for next semester? ADD "Defend the Den" to your January 26th calendar, consider BUYing a West Ada Athletics Fundraising raffle ticket (https://westadafundraiser.com/raffle-tickets/middle-school-raffle-tickets/victory-middle/)....or some VMS stocking stuffer socks for your child and...don't forget to PRE-ORDER your lunch @ https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/login December 14th - Subway January 25th - Chick-Fil-A February 23rd - Panda Express