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SCHOOL NEWS
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The Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for the 2024-25 school year is online and was emailed to families
![STEM Family Night logo with date and time and activities that are hands-on]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726596752/district196org/mlmfk16zs9pzpknu6zvu/STEMFamilyNight2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726596752/district196org/mlmfk16zs9pzpknu6zvu/STEMFamilyNight2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726596752/district196org/mlmfk16zs9pzpknu6zvu/STEMFamilyNight2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726596752/district196org/mlmfk16zs9pzpknu6zvu/STEMFamilyNight2024.jpg","width":1200}])
Join us for our STEM Family Night
Thursday the 26th at 5pm-7pm.
#eaglepride #stemforall
#stempathway #isd196stem
![celebration of Mary Spychalla getting her outstanding service award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716319683/district196org/xxwqd3uhocmer1pimrjp/OutstandingServiceAward2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716319683/district196org/xxwqd3uhocmer1pimrjp/OutstandingServiceAward2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716319683/district196org/xxwqd3uhocmer1pimrjp/OutstandingServiceAward2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716319683/district196org/xxwqd3uhocmer1pimrjp/OutstandingServiceAward2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716319683/district196org/xxwqd3uhocmer1pimrjp/OutstandingServiceAward2024.jpg","width":1555}])
Congratulations to our very own Mary Spychalla as she is one of this year's "Outstanding Service Award" winner.
Mary has served Valley Middle for 50 years now.
No one is more deserving than Mary, we are so proud of you and grateful of your service to our students throughout the years.
![community stem event with image of design process on clipboard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712330960/district196org/mengoeiahzzo7zzpgajj/polar_plunge_flyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712330960/district196org/mengoeiahzzo7zzpgajj/polar_plunge_flyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712330960/district196org/mengoeiahzzo7zzpgajj/polar_plunge_flyer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712330960/district196org/mengoeiahzzo7zzpgajj/polar_plunge_flyer.png","width":1080}])
Plunging is more fun with friends!
Join our Polar Plunge team at Valley Middle School of STEM on April 24th from 8am-12pm!
Use this link to support our cause: https://reg.plungemn.org/participant/valleymiddleschoolofstem
@PlungeMN Minnesota #polarplunge2024 #EaglePride
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Thursday, March 14th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Friday, March 15th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Saturday, March 16th at 2pm (Doors open at 1:15pm)
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Celebrating Black History Month with Information and Education
![Scholastic Book Fair Banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1500}])
Come visit our Scholastic Book Fair February 5th - February 8th.
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At our STEM Community Night on January 18th, you and your child have the opportunity to take one or four classes together. Classes will take place at 5:30pm and 6:16pm. Use the link below to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for.
![testing testing play poster of boy with times and dates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699647293/district196org/obugp1vdnetd8i1mgpyk/peterpanandwendy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699647293/district196org/obugp1vdnetd8i1mgpyk/peterpanandwendy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699647293/district196org/obugp1vdnetd8i1mgpyk/peterpanandwendy.jpg","width":609}])
Thursday, November 16th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Friday, November 17th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)
Saturday, November 18th at 2pm (Doors open at 1:15pm)
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Join us in a fun night of:
Hands-on Activities
Robotics, drones, dance and more!
October 5th 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Gameday Food Truck will be onsite for a food option.
![2023 Admin Team - Stefanie Thomas AP, Dr. Stacey Buchwald Principal, James Jotter AA/AD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693321083/district196org/xoclenmbmlulqbolnxik/2023-2024AdminTeam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693321083/district196org/xoclenmbmlulqbolnxik/2023-2024AdminTeam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693321083/district196org/xoclenmbmlulqbolnxik/2023-2024AdminTeam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693321083/district196org/xoclenmbmlulqbolnxik/2023-2024AdminTeam.jpg","width":897}])
VMSS welcomes our new Assistant Administrator and Athletic Director James Jotter.
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Celebrating Women's History Month
At our STEM Community Night on January 19th, you and your child have the opportunity to take one or four classes together. Classes will take place at 5:30pm, 6:16pm, 7:15pm and 7:50pm. Use the link below to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for.
![valley middle school of stem pto logo of eagle and words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666974124/district196org/qabq9rxr20ibm1iet0le/amazonsmilelogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666974124/district196org/qabq9rxr20ibm1iet0le/amazonsmilelogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666974124/district196org/qabq9rxr20ibm1iet0le/amazonsmilelogo.jpg","width":700}])
Support VMSS with AmazonSmile! Earn funds for VMSS by linking your personal Amazon account to Valley Middle School PTO. In just a few simple steps, you'll be well on your way to earning funds for our school with every purchase! Visit https://smile.amazon.com or the PTO website for more details. https://sites.google.com/view/vmsspto/fundraisers-events/amazonsmile?authuser=0
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