Weekly Announcements
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- March 31st
- March 17th
- March 10th
- March 3rd
- February 24th
- February 17th
- February 10th
- February 3rd
- January 27th
- January 20th
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- January 6th
- December 23rd
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- December 2nd
- November 25th
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- September 16th
April 7th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, April 7th – Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, April 7th – Distance Learning Day for All Students
Thursday, April 8th – Cohort A
Friday, April 9th – Cohort B
Monday, April 12th – Cohort A
Tuesday, April 13th – Cohort B
Wednesday, April 14th – Distance Learning Day for All Students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reserve Your Free ISD 196 Yard Sign!
If you have been looking for a way to show support to our hard-working teachers and staff, now is your chance! Please join The District 196 Foundation in spreading gratitude throughout the district by displaying a (free!) yard sign.
Complete this form to reserve your sign. You will receive a follow-up email with information on where and when to pick up your sign. Sign quantity is limited; signs will be distributed according to order of response.
Thank you for helping us recognize teachers and staff this spring!
About District 196 Foundation
District 196 Foundation is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning across ISD 196. We’re an all-volunteer organization that focuses on ensuring students have consistent access to food, providing books to keep kids reading during the summer months, and restoring used instruments so more students can participate in band. In response to Covid-19, we shifted our priorities to better address rising food insecurity, technology needs, and personal protective equipment for District 196 teachers and staff.
March 31st
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, March 31st – Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, March 31st – Distance Learning Day for All Students
Thursday, April 1st – Cohort A
Friday, April 2nd – Cohort B
Monday, April 5th – Cohort A
Tuesday, April 6th – Cohort B
Wednesday, April 7th – Distance Learning Day for All Students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Stock Market game 6th graders: We will zoom each Wednesday in April at 10:00.
- All cohort A and B students who submitted a VFW essay earlier in the year should receive a token of appreciation from the VFW and a certificate by Monday, April 5. Mrs. Spychalla will come into your class to give it to you. Please email Mrs. Spychalla if you entered the competition but did not receive a certificate.
- Intermediate Algebra students who are in Mr. McNeil’s or Ms. Gartner’s classes and are taking the chapter 1 geometry test: You were sent the chapter 1 testing schedule on March 29. Be sure you have contacted your math teacher or me about when you are coming to test. All students must test in person by April 8 – even distance learning students.
Message From Tech Center
Please update your iPad to OS 14.4.2 then select “Reinstall” on the apps you use from Self-Service.
If your iPad is in need of repair please visit us in the Tech Center or send a message to Mr. Lindquist or Mrs. Mills
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reserve Your Free ISD 196 Yard Sign!
If you have been looking for a way to show support to our hard-working teachers and staff, now is your chance! Please join The District 196 Foundation in spreading gratitude throughout the district by displaying a (free!) yard sign.
Complete this form to reserve your sign. You will receive a follow-up email with information on where and when to pick up your sign. Sign quantity is limited; signs will be distributed according to order of response.
Thank you for helping us recognize teachers and staff this spring!
About District 196 Foundation
District 196 Foundation is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning across ISD 196. We’re an all-volunteer organization that focuses on ensuring students have consistent access to food, providing books to keep kids reading during the summer months, and restoring used instruments so more students can participate in band. In response to Covid-19, we shifted our priorities to better address rising food insecurity, technology needs, and personal protective equipment for District 196 teachers and staff.
March 17th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, March 17th – Tuesday, March 31st, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, March 17th – NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
Thursday, March 18th – Cohort A
Friday, March 19th – Cohort B
Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 25th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – SPRING BREAK
Monday, March 29th – Cohort A
Tuesday, March 30th – Cohort B
Wednesday, March 31st – Distance Learning Day for All Students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From AVHS Trap Team: "AVHS Eagle Trap is hosting a Check Us Out Day on March 21, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Minneapolis Gun Club in Prior Lake. If you are interested in the club and not sure if you want to join, this is your opportunity to come and see what we are all about. You will be able to watch some of our athletes shoot a round of trap. The athletes, along with our Coaches will be available to answer any questions you have as well. You can even get a chance to try it out. Details and registration form are at www.avhseaglestrap.com"
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- No stock market game this week.
- Students who registered for testing out of Honors Geometry: the testing schedule for chapter 1 will be available Monday, March 29. There will be several days and times to test. You must test in person, not by distance learning. You are encouraged to start studying for chapter 1 now.
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club.
March 10th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, March 10th – Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, March 10rd – Distance Learning Day for ALL STUDENTS
Thursday, March 11th – Cohort A
Friday, March 12th – Cohort B
Monday, March 15th – Cohort A
Tuesday, March 16th – Cohort B
Wednesday, March 17th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
Thursday, March 18th – Cohort A
Friday, March 19th – Cohort B
Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 25th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – SPRING BREAK
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: Reminder: 7th and 8th grade Accelerated Intermediate Algebra students who are applying to test out of Honors Geometry: The application must be submitted to the correct Schoology course AND a copy must be sent or given to your math teacher by March 11. The high school will not accept late applications. After spring break your math teachers will have the schedule for Chapter 1 testing.
From Mrs. Martin: It’s time for March Madness of Books here at VMSS! Visit the LMC homepage or Schoology to submit your bracket by Monday, March 12th. Voting will take place the following week with prizes awarded to the winners before spring break. Which book will be this year’s champion?
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes:
Greens Galore-Online Cooking (ages 6-16)
Tue | Mar 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Water Safety Aide – training for employment to teach swimming.
Mon-Thu | Mar 22 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | BHMS
Financial assistance is available. Call 952-431-8777 for more information.
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
Earn Your CPR/AED Certification
Blended learning provides access to online learning. Remote skills verification allows your instructor to evaluate your skills via your phone video or computer webcam. You will be contacted to arrange a time to pick up and return your manikins and supplies at Falcon Ridge Middle School.
March 3rd
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, March 3rd – Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, March 3rd – Distance Learning Day for ALL STUDENTS
Thursday, March 4th – Cohort A
Friday, March 5th – Cohort B
Monday, March 8th – Cohort A
Tuesday, March 9th – Cohort B
Wednesday, March 10th – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: Intermediate Algebra students: If you would like information on how to test out of Honors Geometry so next year you could enroll in Honors Algebra 2 at AVHS, you need to get information from your Accelerated Intermediate Algebra teacher by Friday, March 5. The application must be submitted to the correct Schoology course AND a hard copy must be given to your math teacher by March 11. After your parents and you have read the information sheet and email, you may contact me with questions.
Message to Students from the Tech Center:
Many students have 90% or more used space on the iPad. The iPad most likely will not work properly if it is too full. If you have not updated to OS to 14.4 you will need to clean off storage before you would be install the update. Contact Mrs. Mills or Mr. Lindquist if you have any questions. If you are at school you can find us in the Tech Center.
From Mr. Tidwell: Boys and Girls Swimming and diving sign-ups are taking place right now on MyPaymentPlus.
Swimming and diving begins on March 29th. This is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this school year.
Any questions please contact Mr. Tidwell at 952-431-8300.
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATE: SEVEN-DAY MEAL KIT PICK-UP ONLY AVAILABLE AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS; ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WILL TAKE HOME KITS
Beginning February 22, seven-day meal kits will only be available on Wednesdays at District 196 middle and high schools, and can be picked up from 10-11 a.m. or 4-5:30 p.m.
Elementary and secondary students will receive meals while in school with additional take-home meal support for distance learning days and weekends. Please complete the ELEMENTARY TAKE-HOME MEAL form or the MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL HYBRID LEARNING TAKE-HOME MEAL form if you would like your student to have access to the additional meal supports. Meals at school and take-home meals are free through special funding from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes:
Delicious Desserts-Online (ages 6-16)
Tue | Mar 2 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Pizzazz Pizza Party-Online (ages 6-16)
Wed | Mar 3 | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Video Production for YouTube (grades 4-8)
Sat | Mar 6 & 13 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2 sessions | $80 | Live Online
Greens Galore-Online Cooking (ages 6-16)
Tue | Mar 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Water Safety Aide – training for employment to teach swimming.
Mon-Thu | Mar 22 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | BHMS
Financial assistance is available. Call 952-431-8777 for more information.
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
Earn Your CPR/AED Certification
Blended learning provides access to online learning. Remote skills verification allows your instructor to evaluate your skills via your phone video or computer webcam. You will be contacted to arrange a time to pick up and return your manikins and supplies at Falcon Ridge Middle School.
February 24th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, February 24th – Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, February 24th – Distance Learning Day for ALL STUDENTS
Thursday, February 25thth – Cohort A
Friday, February 26th – Cohort B
Monday, March 1st – Cohort A
Tuesday, March 2nd – Cohort B
Wednesday, March 3rd – Distance Learning Day for ALL STUDENTS
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: Stock Market Game sessions will be sent to teams through Schoology, not the weekly bulletin.
From Mr. Tidwell: Boys and Girls Swimming and diving sign-ups are taking place right now on MyPaymentPlus.
Swimming and diving begins on March 29th. This is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this school year.
Any questions please contact Mr. Tidwell at 952-431-8300.
From the AVHS Bowling Coach: The Apple Valley high school bowling team is looking for enthusiastic 7th and 8th graders to join this spring. Absolutely no experience is necessary and joining now means you get to compete in the Minnesota State High School League matches for more than four years. The season starts March 1st and continues through the spring. We have practices twice a week and matches are on weekends. Check out mshsl.org for information. Contact Scott Pohl at spohl33@aol.com with questions to sign up!
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATE: SEVEN-DAY MEAL KIT PICK-UP ONLY AVAILABLE AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS; ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WILL TAKE HOME KITS
Beginning February 22, seven-day meal kits will only be available on Wednesdays at District 196 middle and high schools, and can be picked up from 10-11 a.m. or 4-5:30 p.m.
Elementary and secondary students will receive meals while in school with additional take-home meal support for distance learning days and weekends. Please complete the ELEMENTARY TAKE-HOME MEAL form or the MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL HYBRID LEARNING TAKE-HOME MEAL form if you would like your student to have access to the additional meal supports. Meals at school and take-home meals are free through special funding from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes:
Delicious Desserts-Online (ages 6-16)
Tue | Mar 2 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Pizzazz Pizza Party-Online (ages 6-16)
Wed | Mar 3 | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Video Production for YouTube (grades 4-8)
Sat | Mar 6 & 13 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2 sessions | $80 | Live Online
Greens Galore-Online Cooking (ages 6-16)
Tue | Mar 16 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Water Safety Aide – training for employment to teach swimming.
Mon-Thu | Mar 22 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $180 | BHMS
Financial assistance is available. Call 952-431-8777 for more information.
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
Earn Your CPR/AED Certification
Blended learning provides access to online learning. Remote skills verification allows your instructor to evaluate your skills via your phone video or computer webcam. You will be contacted to arrange a time to pick up and return your manikins and supplies at Falcon Ridge Middle School.
February 17th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, February 17th – Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, February 17th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Transition Planning Day for teachers
***PICTURE RETAKE DAY*** - SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO.
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Thursday, February 18th – Cohort A – Distance Learning Day
Friday, February 19th – Cohort B – Distance Learning Day
Monday, February 22nd – First day of Hybrid Format – Cohort A
Tuesday, February 23rd – Cohort B
Wednesday, February 24th – Distance Learning Day for ALL STUDENTS
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mr. Tidwell: Boys and Girls Swimming and diving sign-ups are taking place right now on MyPaymentPlus.
Swimming and diving begins on March 29th. This is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this school year.
Any questions please contact Mr. Tidwell at 952-431-8300.
From Mrs. Spychalla:
Although there is no school on February 17, two zoom events are happening.
- If you are on a 6th grade stock market team, we will meet on Wednesday, February 17 at 10:00. Mrs. Spychalla sent team members the link earlier this week.
- If you submitted a VFW essay last fall, please zoom into the recognition award ceremony on February 17 at 2:00. Mrs. Spychalla sent students a link earlier this week. There are winners!
From the AVHS Bowling Coach: The Apple Valley high school bowling team is looking for enthusiastic 7th and 8th graders to join this spring. Absolutely no experience is necessary and joining now means you get to compete in the Minnesota State High School League matches for more than four years. The season starts March 1st and continues through the spring. We have practices twice a week and matches are on weekends. Check out mshsl.org for information. Contact Scott Pohl at spohl33@aol.com with questions to sign up!
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
From Mrs. Martin: In a reading rut? Don't forget about our book bundles! Books are hand-selected and grouped into categories to create a "surprise reading experience" for you. Book bundles include all kinds of topics- everything from Pick Your Poison to Chocoholics, Purr-fect Tales to STEM Fiction. We keep adding to the categories and would love your suggestions too! Send your requests to Ms. Kump at sheri.kump@district196.org to reserve a pre-made book bundle or create your own.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Picture re-take day! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2021. We are asking parents to bring their student(s) in at the following times:
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Parents will drop off their student(s) at the main entrance of VMSS. We are asking parents to park in the lot while they are waiting for their child. Students will report directly to the gym to have their portrait taken. Once they are finished, they will exit the building all while following COVID safety protocol.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATED MEAL KIT PICK-UP TIMES
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
***STARTING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22ND – WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES TO THE HYBRID MODEL – MEAL KIT PICKUPS WILL ONLY BE ON WEDNESDAYS STARTING ON FEB 24TH
10AM – 11AM AND 4:00PM – 5:30 PM
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes
Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)
Mon | Feb 8 - Mar 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $45 | CVLC
Music Electronics and Recording (ages 10+)
Tue | Feb 9 - Mar 9 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 5 sessions | $45 | Music Magic
Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Coding Competition (grades 3-9)
Sat | Feb 20 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $27 | Live Online
Wed | Feb 17 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Thu | Mar 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Divers Challenge: Introduction to Competitive Diving
Sun | Jan 24 - Mar 14 | 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. | 7 sessions | $98 | BHMS
Young Engineers STEM Machine Creation - Online (grades 2-7)
Tue & Thu | Feb 2 - Apr 1 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 16 sessions | $245 | skip Mar 23 & 25 | Live Online
Plans for summer programming are underway! Stay tuned and visit ce.district196.org/learnnow frequently!
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Feb 17, Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
February 10th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, February 10th – Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, February 10th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00 am – 7:00 pm via zoom by appointment only
Thursday, February 11th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, February 12th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
Monday, February 15th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – President’s day
Tuesday, February 16th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Transition Planning Day for teachers
Wednesday, February 17th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Transition Planning Day for teachers
***PICTURE RETAKE DAY*** - SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO.
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Thursday, February 18th – Cohort A – Distance Learning Day
Friday, February 19th – Cohort B – Distance Learning Day
Monday, February 22nd – First day of Hybrid Format – Cohort A
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Dr. Buchwald: Information on elective course registration for the 2021-2022 school year has been provided for current 6th & 7th grade students. Students received information in their Advisory Classes and this information is also available on the VMSS website. Students are required to register online using their iPads during the registration window which will be open TOMORROW, Thursday, February 11 and will remain open until Tuesday, February 16. Please contact Dr. Buchwald or your student’s school counselor with any questions.
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Stock Market Game students: We will meet on zoom Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00 even though it is a conference day. Come with questions and comments about how the game is going. Figure out your team’s ranking. We will also zoom on Wednesday, February 17 at 10:00.
- Reminder to students who submitted a VFW essay last fall: Even though there is no school for students on Wednesday, February 17, we will still have the VFW recognition at 2:00. I will send the link to students who submitted an essay a couple days before the recognition. There are winners! Be sure to attend.
From the AVHS Bowling Coach: The Apple Valley high school bowling team is looking for enthusiastic 7th and 8th graders to join this spring. Absolutely no experience is necessary and joining now means you get to compete in the Minnesota State High School League matches for more than four years. The season starts March 1st and continues through the spring. We have practices twice a week and matches are on weekends. Check out mshsl.org for information. Contact Scott Pohl at spohl33@aol.com with questions to sign up!
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
From Mrs. Martin: In a reading rut? Don't forget about our book bundles! Books are hand-selected and grouped into categories to create a "surprise reading experience" for you. Book bundles include all kinds of topics- everything from Pick Your Poison to Chocoholics, Purr-fect Tales to STEM Fiction. We keep adding to the categories and would love your suggestions too! Send your requests to Ms. Kump at sheri.kump@district196.org to reserve a pre-made book bundle or create your own.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Picture re-take day! We are asking parents to bring their student(s) in at the following times:
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Parents will drop off their student(s) at the main entrance of VMSS. We are asking parents to park in the lot while they are waiting for their child. Students will report directly to the gym to have their portrait taken. Once they are finished, they will exit the building all while following COVID safety protocol.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATED MEAL KIT PICK-UP TIMES
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
***STARTING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22ND – WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES TO THE HYBRID MODEL – MEAL KIT PICKUPS WILL ONLY BE ON WEDNESDAYS STARTING ON FEB 24TH
10AM – 11AM AND 4:00PM – 5:30 PM
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes
Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)
Mon | Feb 8 - Mar 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $45 | CVLC
Music Electronics and Recording (ages 10+)
Tue | Feb 9 - Mar 9 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 5 sessions | $45 | Music Magic
Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Coding Competition (grades 3-9)
Sat | Feb 20 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $27 | Live Online
Wed | Feb 17 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Thu | Mar 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Divers Challenge: Introduction to Competitive Diving
Sun | Jan 24 - Mar 14 | 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. | 7 sessions | $98 | BHMS
Young Engineers STEM Machine Creation - Online (grades 2-7)
Tue & Thu | Feb 2 - Apr 1 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 16 sessions | $245 | skip Mar 23 & 25 | Live Online
Plans for summer programming are underway! Stay tuned and visit ce.district196.org/learnnow frequently!
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Feb 17, Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
February 3rd
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, February 3rd – Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, February 3rd – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, February 4th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, February 5th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, February 8th – Cohort A Distance Learning
Tuesday, February 9th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, February 10th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00 am – 7:00 pm via zoom by appointment only
Thursday, February 11th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, February 12th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
Monday, February 15th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – President’s day
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Dr. Buchwald: Information on elective course registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin tomorrow on February 4th for current 6th & 7th grade students. These students will receive information in their Advisory Classes and information will also be available on the VMSS website. Students will be required to register online using their iPads during the registration window which will be open Thursday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 16.
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Sixth grade stock market game students: We will meet Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00. Try to have purchased at least one stock by now. You should have received the Newsfeed on Monday. I sent you the zoom link on Tuesday.
- The VFW essay award ceremony will be Wednesday, February 17 at 2:00. You will receive the link on Tuesday, February 16. Questions? Email Mrs. Spychalla
From Ms. Mills and Mr. Lindquist: Tech Message for Students
- Update your iPad to OS 14.4
- You should not be logged into Zoom
- Go to your iPad settings > Chrome settings > Make sure “Safari” is selected as your default browser
- Log into Collab on Safari using this link (https://drive.google.com/a/apps.district196.org)
- Email or send a message in Schoology to Mrs. Mills or Mr. Lindquist if you have any questions
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home. Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
From Mrs. Martin: In a reading rut? Don't forget about our book bundles! Books are hand-selected and grouped into categories to create a "surprise reading experience" for you. Book bundles include all kinds of topics- everything from Pick Your Poison to Chocoholics, Purr-fect Tales to STEM Fiction. We keep adding to the categories and would love your suggestions too! Send your requests to Ms. Kump at sheri.kump@district196.org to reserve a pre-made book bundle or create your own.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, February 17th:
We are asking parents to bring their student(s) in at the following times:
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Parents will drop off their student(s) at the main entrance of VMSS. We are asking parents to park in the lot while they are waiting for their child. Students will report directly to the gym to have their portrait taken. Once they are finished, they will exit the building all while following COVID safety protocol.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATED MEAL KIT PICK-UP TIMES
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes
Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)
Mon | Feb 8 - Mar 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $45 | CVLC
Music Electronics and Recording (ages 10+)
Tue | Feb 9 - Mar 9 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 5 sessions | $45 | Music Magic
Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Coding Competition (grades 3-9)
Sat | Feb 20 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $27 | Live Online
Wed | Feb 17 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Thu | Mar 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Divers Challenge: Introduction to Competitive Diving
Sun | Jan 24 - Mar 14 | 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. | 7 sessions | $98 | BHMS
Young Engineers STEM Machine Creation - Online (grades 2-7)
Tue & Thu | Feb 2 - Apr 1 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 16 sessions | $245 | skip Mar 23 & 25 | Live Online
Plans for summer programming are underway! Stay tuned and visit ce.district196.org/learnnow frequently!
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Feb 17, Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
January 27th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, January 27th – Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, January 27th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, January 28th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, January 29th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, February 1st – Cohort A Distance Learning
Tuesday, February 2nd – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, February 3rd – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Dr. Buchwald: Information on elective course registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin next week on February 4th. Current 6th & 7th grade students will receive this information in their Advisory Classes and information will also be available on the VMSS website. Students will be required to register online using their iPads during the registration window which will be open Thursday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 16.
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Sixth grade students who registered with me for a Stock Market Game team received a message about meeting on Wednesday. Thanks to those who replied back to me saying they could attend. If you did not reply, you can still come. Bring your game user name, password, rules of the game and INTRO/Registration with you.
- The VFW essay award ceremony will be via zoom within the next couple weeks. Students who submitted an essay last fall will get a Schoology message with the information and link to join.
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home.
Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
From Mrs. Martin: In a reading rut? Don't forget about our book bundles! Books are hand-selected and grouped into categories to create a "surprise reading experience" for you. Book bundles include all kinds of topics- everything from Pick Your Poison to Chocoholics, Purr-fect Tales to STEM Fiction. We keep adding to the categories and would love your suggestions too! Send your requests to Ms. Kump at sheri.kump@district196.org to reserve a pre-made book bundle or create your own.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, February 17th:
We are asking parents to bring their student(s) in at the following times:
8:00AM-10:00AM Students with the last name that begins with A-F
10:00AM-12:00PM Students with the last name that begins with G-M
12:00PM-2:00PM Students with the last name that begins with N-S
2:00PM-4:00PM Students with the last name that begins with T-Z
Parents will drop off their student(s) at the main entrance of VMSS. We are asking parents to park in the lot while they are waiting for their child. Students will report directly to the gym to have their portrait taken. Once they are finished, they will exit the building all while following COVID safety protocol.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATED MEAL KIT PICK-UP TIMES
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Here is a list of upcoming classes
Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)
Mon | Feb 8 - Mar 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 6 sessions | $45 | CVLC
Music Electronics and Recording (ages 10+)
Tue | Feb 9 - Mar 9 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 5 sessions | $45 | Music Magic
Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Coding Competition (grades 3-9)
Sat | Feb 20 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $27 | Live Online
Thu | Jan 28 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Wed | Feb 17 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Thu | Mar 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | $15 | Live Online
Divers Challenge: Introduction to Competitive Diving
Sun | Jan 24 - Mar 14 | 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. | 7 sessions | $98 | BHMS
Young Engineers STEM Machine Creation - Online (grades 2-7)
Tue & Thu | Feb 2 - Apr 1 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | 16 sessions | $245 | skip Mar 23 & 25 | Live Online
Plans for summer programming are underway! Stay tuned and visit ce.district196.org/learnnow frequently!
Parents … Just for You!
Parenting in a Pandemic
Empower yourself with strategies that will make you feel capable and motivated! Hear Erin Walsh, M.A., a dynamic knowledgeable speaker will provide practical, down-to-earth ideas and strategies this uncertain time.
Wed | Feb 17, Mar 3, 31, Apr 14 & 21| 6:00-7:00 p.m.| Pay What You Can | Live Online
January 20th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, January 20th – Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, January 20th – NO SCHOOL for students – Staff Development Day
Thursday, January 21st – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, January 22nd – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, January 25th – Cohort A Distance Learning
Tuesday, January 26th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, January 27th – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla
1. The VFW essay winners have been determined. Students who submitted an essay will be invited to a zoom meeting soon where the winners will be announced. The awards are fantastic. Be sure to attend. Later in the year there will be tokens of participation and certificates for everyone who submitted an essay. An announcement will be in the weekly bulletin.
2. Stock Market Game 6th graders: All students who contacted me have been registered on a team. I sent all members their team user name and password on January 18. If you did not receive it, please email me.
3. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade Stock Market Game teams - Mrs. Spychalla sent you the January 15 Stock Market Newsfeed which gives information about health and biotech companies, holiday online shopping, and the "January Effect." If you are on a team and did not receive it recently, please let me know.
From Mrs. Kump: “Need help getting books to read? If you need help with requesting books, picking up books, or getting them delivered, message Mrs. Kump at sheri.kump@apps.district196.org.”
From Mrs. Martin:
R.E.A.D. Club returns on Wednesday, February 10th – this time it’s Hogwarts Escape Room! More details will be available soon. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun!
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
***PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 17TH, 2021. MORE INFO COMING SOON!***
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
UPDATED MEAL KIT PICK-UP TIMES
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 13th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, January 13th – Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, January 13th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, January 14th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, January 15th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, January 18th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, January 20th – NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Sixth grade teams can still sign up for the virtual Stock Market Game. If you would like to play, please email me the names of students on your team and the captain’s name. A team can be from 2 to 5 players. I have registered teams who have already contacted me. I should get your user name and password within a week.
- If you submitted a VFW essay last fall, within the next few weeks I hope to get more information. Stay tuned. We will probably have a zoom meeting for the participants.
From Mrs. Martin:
R.E.A.D. Club returns on Wednesday, February 10th – this time it’s Hogwarts Escape Room! More details will be available soon. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun!
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
***PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 17TH, 2021. MORE INFO COMING SOON!***
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Food Service:
Meal kit pick up times have changed on Fridays beginning the week of January 18th TO 10am – 11am
NO MEAL KIT DISTRIBUTUION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH DUE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY
Food Service meal kit pick up times beginning the week of January 18th:
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ***Reminder - January 18th – NO PICK UP available***
Tuesday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am
January 6th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, January 6th – Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, January 6th – Distance Learning Day
Thursday, January 7th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, January 8th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, January 11th – Cohort A Distance Learning
Tuesday, January 12th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, January 13th – Distance Learning Day
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- The Stock Market Game for 6th graders will begin soon. This year it will be virtual. If you would like to join, please email me with the following information: Names of team members (two to five students) and the name of captain. If you messaged me before winter vacation, please reply again.
- This message is for students who submitted a VFW essay to me last fall: The VFW has finished reading and evaluating your essays. They have ordered participation tokens and an award for at least one student. They will contact me when the award is ready. The recognition ceremony will be virtual later this winter. I will update you in the weekly bulletin when I know more.
From Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Roseen: Attention all VMSS students!
Have some great pictures of your hard work while at home during this crazy time of Covid? Submit them here so we can capture them in the yearbook for your memories to look back on even though we wouldn’t want to relive this time.
Link: https://images.jostens.com/415463726
We would love to have some awesome candid shots as well as some great posed pictures of you while you are working and living at home.
Looking forward to seeing your pieces of art that represent you in this time of Covid.
VMSS Yearbook Club
From Mrs. Martin:
R.E.A.D. Club returns on Wednesday, February 10th – this time it’s Hogwarts Escape Room! More details will be available soon. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun!
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
December 23rd
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, December 23rd – Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
WINTER BREAK – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD – FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST.
Monday, January 4th – SCHOOL RESUMES - Cohort A – Distance Learning
Tuesday, January 5th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, January 6th – Distance Learning Day
Have a great and safe winter break!
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Martin:
R.E.A.D. Club returns on Wednesday, February 10th – this time it’s Hogwarts Escape Room! More details will be available soon. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun!
From Mrs. Spychalla: Sixth graders who would like to play the Stock Market game virtually, please find 1 to 4 other sixth graders to be on your team and email their names to Mrs. Spychalla.
From Mrs. Vaillancourt and Mrs. Erickson:
All students participating in Declam, should be joined up with our Schoology page for details about our meeting schedule. Also, make sure you have signed up to participate in MyPaymentsPlus so you are officially part of our team! We look forward to an awesome virtual season!!! See Mrs. Vaillancourt and Mrs. Erickson with any questions you have.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There will be no meal distribution Dec. 23 through Jan. 3. Meal distribution resumes Monday, Jan. 4 from 4-5:30 p.m. If you could benefit from additional resources, we have put together this list of local food shelves and community meal opportunities.
December 16th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, December 16th – Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, December 16th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, December 17th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, December 18th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, December 21st – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Tuesday, December 22nd – Cohort B – Distance Learning
WINTER BREAK – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD – FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST.
Monday, January 4th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
Message for Students from Mrs. Mills
Please download and install OS 14.3 as soon as possible!
Many iPads are getting TOO FULL to install the update or install an app.
Please see the link below on how to fix this.
· Caawinta Afka ee Af-soomaaliga
From Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Kump:
Winter break will be here SOON, so get yourself a great book or two to read while you have time off from school! Place books on hold through the catalog or contact Ms. Martin or Mrs. Kump for help in selecting the perfect titles.
From Mrs. Vaillancourt and Mrs. Erickson:
Hello all! We are excited to tell you that our SPEECH/DECLAM TEAM will be virtual this year! We will have all of our meetings and meets over ZOOM!
Mrs. Erickson and I will be hoting our first meeting/practice on Monday, December 21st and Tuesday, December 22nd, and we would love to see you!!!
All are welcome…this includes all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. We will be meeting virtually, starting weekly the week before winter break through the first week in February. We’d love to have you join the team!
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
December 9th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, December 9th – Tuesday, December 15th 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, December 9th – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORKSHOP DAY
Thursday, December 10th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, December 11th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Monday, December 14th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Tuesday, December 15th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, December 16th – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Kump:
The library is still open! You may request books online when you sign in to the VMSS library catalog. If you have problems requesting a book, just message Mrs. Kump at sheri.kump@district196.org. She will put the book on a cart in the entryway of VMSS. (There is a Return Box there too.) If you can’t get to the school, message Mrs. Kump and she will figure out a way to get your books to you. **Try to read 20 minutes every day!**
From Mrs.Vaillancourt and Mrs. Erickson:
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Child Care Worker Job Openings
District 196 is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in our tier 1 critical worker child care program. The position is 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday, at various elementary and middle school buildings across District 196. Rate of pay is $17/hr. Please apply online.
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
December 2nd
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, December 2nd – Tuesday, December 8th 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, December 2nd – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, December 3rd – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, December 4th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
LAST DAY OF TRI 1
Monday, December 7th – Cohort A – Distance Learning – TRI 2 begins
Tuesday, December 8th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, December 9th – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORKSHOP DAY
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: The unofficial geography bee is planned for next week. If you want to participate and have not emailed Mrs. Spychalla, please contact her for the details.
The Stock Market Game for 6th graders will begin in January and go through the end of April. Students choose their own teams so begin thinking about who you would like on your team. There is no cost.
From Mrs. Thomas: School pictures are in. Please stop by the VMSS office and pick yours up between the hours of 7am – 3 pm.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Child Care Worker Job Openings
District 196 is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in our tier 1 critical worker child care program. The position is 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday, at various elementary and middle school buildings across District 196. Rate of pay is $17/hr. Please apply online.
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
November 25th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 25th – Tuesday, December 1st 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, November 25th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, November 26th – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
Friday, November 27th – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, November 30th – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Tuesday, December 1st – Cohort B – Distance Learning
Wednesday, December 2nd – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, December 3rd – Cohort A – Distance Learning
Friday, December 4th – Cohort B – Distance Learning
LAST DAY OF TRI 1
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: Students who contacted Mrs. Spychalla about the geography bee will get the details after Thanksgiving.
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Child Care Worker Job Openings
District 196 is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in our tier 1 critical worker child care program. The position is 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday, at various elementary and middle school buildings across District 196. Rate of pay is $17/hr. Please apply online.
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
November 18th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 18th – Thursday, November 24th 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, November 18th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, November 19th – Cohort A distance learning
Friday, November 20th – Cohort B distance learning
Monday, November 23rd – Cohort A distance learning
Tuesday, November 24th – Cohort B distance learning
Wednesday, November 25th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, November 26th – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
Friday, November 27th – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Apple Valley High School: Did you know that Apple Valley has a girls’ gymnastics team!
Dec. 7 is the first day of practice at Eastview High School. Deadline for sign up is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break. Any questions, call Keni Pittman 612-849-2326 or email at Kendrea.pittman@district196
From Mrs. Spychalla: Although the official National Geography Bee is canceled for this year, I have some questions from several years ago. If you would like to participate in an unofficial geography bee zoom session, please email mary.spychalla@district196.org by Tuesday, November 24 with your name and grade.
Students who are interested in space travel - SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station earlier this week. Want to learn more? Check out SpaceX, International Space Station, NASA, Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX), and Kennedy Space Center.
From Mr. Spiegelberg: Have you heard about the VMSS MATH TEAM? We have a Zoom every Wednesday at 1:00PM where we hang out and do some fun and challenging math. All are welcome. Please email Mr. Spiegelberg for more info! Len.spiegelberg@district196.org
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Martin: Dear Parents and Families:
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our students. Features include:
· Valley Middle School of STEM’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points
· A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
· Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site: Fair Dates: Monday, November 16th – Sunday, November 29th
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleymiddleschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Child Care Worker Job Openings
District 196 is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in our tier 1 critical worker child care program. The position is 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday, at various elementary and middle school buildings across District 196. Rate of pay is $17/hr. Please apply online.
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
November 11th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 11th – Thursday, November 17th 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, November 11th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, November 12th – Cohort A distance learning
Friday, November 13th – Cohort B distance learning
Monday, November 16th – Cohort A distance learning
Tuesday, November 17th – Cohort B distance learning
WINTER I SPORTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mr. Spiegelberg: Have you heard about the VMSS MATH TEAM? We have a Zoom every Wednesday at 1:00PM where we hang out and do some fun and challenging math. All are welcome. Please email Mr. Spiegelberg for more info! Len.spiegelberg@district196.org
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Reminder: 6th GT zoom meeting is Wednesday, November 11 at either 10:00 or 1:00. I messaged you the link earlier in the week.
- Students who are in virtual trips of STEMLink, the Creatives or Young Authors – check your November calendar to see days and times of the LIVE presentations. All LIVE events will be recorded and posted so if you are unable to view them LIVE, you can check them out later.
- All students may still register for STEMLink, the Creatives, or Young Authors through MyPaymentsPlus on the FAMILIES page of the school website.
- Stock Market Game 7th and 8th grade teams are busy trading. I send the captains of teams articles from the national Stock Market Game. Please share with your team.
From Mr. Podmers: Attention: 6th Grade Science Students
There is an opportunity for you to continue to use the Fab Lab, during distance learning, for the remainder of the 1st trimester.
SIGN UP WILL BE DONE VIA THIS LINK (Please COPY and PASTE the link below in a web browser):
http://public.district196.org/vms2/students/student_admin/FAB_LAB_ExtDay/
Schedule
Starts on November. 12th, Ends on December 4th
Students will attend on OPPOSITE days they have classes (for example: Cohort A students have classes on Mondays and Thursdays, so they would attend Fab Lab on Tuesdays and Fridays).
Mondays and Thursdays: COHORT B students ONLY (need to find own transportation) 10am – 2pm
Tuesdays and Fridays: COHORT A students ONLY (need to find own transportation) 10am – 2 pm
Wednesdays: COHORT A or B students who need transportation (12:00 to 1:55 pm) Lunch is available on Wednesdays.
Students who will need transportation to and from school will need to choose Wednesdays only. Wednesday students will arrive at 12 noon, and leave at 1:55 pm. Lunch is provided. In order to insure transportation, students need to register by 2 pm on Monday.
If transportation is needed, I will make sure it is set-up and I will let you know via email/Schoology when and where you will be picked up. FOR WEDNESDAY ONLY.
There is only room for 10 students max on each day, so students will be chosen by the first 10 forms submitted for each day. There is a waiting list too.
From Mrs. Mills: Get your iPad Ready for Distance Learning!
-Make sure the iPad is charged every night so it is ready for to be on Zoom each day
-Update the iPad to OS 14.2
-Reinstall apps from Self-Service
District 196 Restart2020-21 webpage https://www.district196.org/about/restart2020
Technical Assistance Form https://www.district196.org/techhelp
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Martin: Dear Parents and Families:
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our students. Features include:
· Valley Middle School of STEM’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points
· A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
· Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: Monday, November 16th – Sunday, November 29th
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleymiddleschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Child Care Worker Job Openings
District 196 is seeking applicants to fill vacancies in our tier 1 critical worker child care program. The position is 10am-2pm, Monday through Friday, at various elementary and middle school buildings across District 196. Rate of pay is $17/hr. Please apply online.
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
District 196 provides healthy meals each day for all students. And your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. If you participated in this program last school year and wish to participate again this year, you must submit a new application each year.
Federal funds and school-related fees are determined with this information. The failure to complete the application could result in the loss of millions of dollars to our school system, which would negatively affect teaching and learning in a significant way.
All students in our district are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch through the extension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free meals program, however this funding is not guaranteed long-term. It is important families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals still apply this year.
To apply, click here, or visit https://paypams.com/Applynowisd196 or call 651-683-6958 if you need assistance filling out the application.
November 4th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, November 4th – Thursday, November 12th 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, November 4th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, November 5th – Cohort A
Friday, November 6th – NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day
Monday, November 9th – NO SCHOOL – for all students Staff Workshop Day
Tuesday, November 10th – NO SCHOOL – for all students Staff Workshop Day
Wednesday, November 11th – Distance Learning Day
Thursday, November 12th – DISTANCE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS until further notice
WINTER I SPORTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mr. McKeag: There will be no Winter I Sports at VMSS (Girls Basketball and Wrestling) due to District 196 middle and high schools going to distance learning. If you already signed up and paid the fee, please send Cindy Hanson an e-mail requesting a refund at: cindy.hanson@district196.org Thank you for your understanding
From Mrs. Spychalla:
· Everyone who registered for the Young Authors, Creatives, or STEMLink virtual trips should have received emails from me with a password AND the November calendar. Please let me know how you like the events. Anyone may still register at MyPaymentsPlus which is on the school website under FAMILIES. You can also check out details about the trips at successbeyond.org. Students who register will have access to the virtual trips until the end of May.
· All 7th and 8th grade team CAPTAINS who emailed me about a stock market team should have received their use name and password. You may still register. Questions – contact Mrs. Spychalla.
Seventh graders who have received all A and B grades in 6th and 7th grade AND are in financial need may apply for information about a scholarship. Email mary.spychalla@district196.org for more information.
From Mrs. Martin: Dear Parents and Families:
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our students. Features include:
· Valley Middle School of STEM’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points
· A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
· Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: Monday, November 16th – Sunday, November 29th
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleymiddleschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
District 196 provides healthy meals each day for all students. And your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. If you participated in this program last school year and wish to participate again this year, you must submit a new application each year.
Federal funds and school-related fees are determined with this information. The failure to complete the application could result in the loss of millions of dollars to our school system, which would negatively affect teaching and learning in a significant way.
All students in our district are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch through the extension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free meals program, however this funding is not guaranteed long-term. It is important families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals still apply this year.
To apply, click here, or visit https://paypams.com/Applynowisd196 or call 651-683-6958 if you need assistance filling out the application.
October 28th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October 28th – Tuesday, November 2nd 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, October 28th – Distance Learning Day for all students
- School pictures for Cohort C (Distance Learning) students will be taken
- Winter I sports sign up through MyPaymentsPlus – Wrestling and Girls Basketball
Thursday, October 29th – Cohort A
- School pictures for Cohort A students will be taken
- Winter I sports sign up through MyPaymentsPlus – Wrestling and Girls Basketball
Friday, October 30th – Cohort B
- School pictures for Cohort B students will be taken
- Winter I sports sign up through MyPaymentsPlus – Wrestling and Girls Basketball
Monday, November 2nd – Cohort A
- Winter I sports sign up through MyPaymentsPlus – Wrestling and Girls Basketball
Tuesday, November 3rd – Cohort B
- Winter I sports sign up through MyPaymentPlus – Wrestling and Girls Basketball
Wednesday, November 3rd – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mr. Tidwell: Winter I sports sign up’s are taking place NOW for Wrestling (grades 6,7,&8) and Girls Basketball (grades 7 &8) Students must have a current sports physical on file with the school. Sports Physicals are good for 3 years. Parents/Guardians will need to sign you up on their MyPaymentsPlus account. Winter I sports will begin on Monday, November 9th and will go through Friday, December 11th. The cost to participate this year is $50.00.
Students in Cohort A will participate on Mondays and Thursday’s after school. Students in Cohort B will participate on Tuesdays and Friday’s after school. Cohort C students will participate on Mondays and Thursday’s if their last name begins with the letters “A – K”. Cohort C students will participate on Tuesday and Friday’s if their last name begins with the letters “L-Z”. Any questions please see Mr. Tidwell.
From Mr. Adedeji: 1.Girls Basketball begins on Monday, November 9th. There will be an informational meeting during first advisory on Thursday, 10/29 and Friday, 10/30. Please attend this meeting if you are interested.
2. We are accepting any new or gently used winter clothing for our ‘Winter Clothing Drive’. All donations will be brought to Dakota Woodlands Homeless shelter in Eagan. We are looking for hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and coats. The donation box will be in the music area until November 6th. Please donate if you can. Thank you!
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- If you registered for Young Authors, Creatives, or STEMLink virtual trips by October 18, you should have received an email with a password from me. Please let me know how you like the events. If you registered AFTER October 18, you will get your password from me within a few weeks. You may still register at MyPaymentsPlus which is on the school website under FAMILIES. You can also check out details about the trips at successbeyond.org. Students who register will have access to the trips until the end of May.
- Many 7th and 8th graders have emailed me about the yearlong Stock Market Game. If your team captain contacted me by October 20, you should have received the team’s user name and password from me. Please check in with me at mary.spychalla@district196.org if you did not get the information yet. If your captain contacted me AFTER October 20, I have asked for your team’s information; when I receive it, I will forward it to the captain. You may still register. Questions – contact Mrs. Spychalla.
- Students who submitted a VFW essay – I have sent the essays and student entry forms to the Rosemount VFW Post. They will read and evaluate the essays. We usually hear in mid-winter about the recognition ceremony.
From Mr. Spiegelberg: Math Team is back for 2020! Do you want a little more math in your week? Do you want to hang out (virtually) with other students who love math as much as you do? Do you want to complete (virtually) against students from the other Dist196 middle schools? The math team is for you!!!
We will have our first meeting via Zoom Wednesday, Oct 28th, at 1:00PM. (that’s today!). If you have more questions or you can’t make the meeting or you missed it, please email Mr. Spiegelberg: len.spiegelberg@district196.org
Zoom link and info:
Wed, Oct. 27, 1:00PM
https://zoom.us/j/94809785110?pwd=OEwwVnpRTWpXL2NyeFlta0dvTUVIZz09
Meeting ID: 948 0978 5110
Passcode: 0GsRxH
PARENT AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From Mrs. Martin: Dear Parents and Families:
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our students. Features include:
· Valley Middle School of STEM’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points
· A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
· Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: Monday, November 16th – Sunday, November 29th
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleymiddleschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From the District Office:
District 196 is in need of both Teacher and Clerical Substitutes. You can substitute teach with a 4 year degree in District 196 by obtaining a Short Call Substitute License at https://mn.gov/pelsb/ . Along with that license, you will need to attend an orientation for Short Call Substitutes with District 196. Please consider signing up at https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/substitute-teaching .
Clerical Subbing covers a wide variety of duties with very flexible hours. Please consider your availability and if your able to help out. To attend and an orientation, visit https://www.district196.org/services/human-resources/clerical-substitutes . All questions can be directed to Barb Hall barb.hall@district196.org .
Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
District 196 provides healthy meals each day for all students. And your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. If you participated in this program last school year and wish to participate again this year, you must submit a new application each year.
Federal funds and school-related fees are determined with this information. The failure to complete the application could result in the loss of millions of dollars to our school system, which would negatively affect teaching and learning in a significant way.
All students in our district are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch through the extension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free meals program, however this funding is not guaranteed long-term. It is important families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals still apply this year.
To apply, click here, or visit https://paypams.com/Applynowisd196 or call 651-683-6958 if you need assistance filling out the application.
October 21st
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October 21st – Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, October 21st – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, October 22nd – Cohort A
Friday, October 23rd – Cohort B
Monday, October 26th – Cohort A
Tuesday, October 27th – Cohort B
Wednesday, October 28th – Distance Learning Day for all students
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From the District 196 Nordic Ski Team:
SNOW! It must be getting close to the start of the Nordic Ski season! Our 2020-21 season is scheduled to begin November 30.
Visit https://isd196nordic.shutterfly.com/ if you're interested in a fun and safe sport this winter. Follow instructions on the website to join or for additional information simply email us at isd196nordicskiteam@gmail.com. Registration is also live at MyPaymentsPlus.
All skiers and at least one parent must attend the Nordic Ski Information Meeting on Sunday, November 1 via ZOOM. Please join us for updated information even if you haven't fully committed to joining (registration through MyPaymentsPlus required by the first day of practice). Email invites for attendance will be sent after completing the Team Enrollment Form on the website. New skiers will be asked to join from 6:30-7:30 and returning skiers from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
If you have a conflict and are unable to attend, please contact Coach Abery at abery001@umn.edu
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- To: Students who registered for a virtual field trip – Young Authors, STEMLink, or Creatives – your payment will be sent to the organization that provides the yearlong events. When I receive information about how you can access the site(s), I will email you and your parents. Students who missed the deadline, can still register on MyPaymentsPlus which is on the school website under FAMILIES. However, you will not get information about the trips as quickly as those who have already registered. Check the website successbeyond/org for more information.
Questions? Email Mrs. Spychalla at mary.spychalla@district196org
- To 7th and 8th graders: The yearlong version of the Stock Market game has started. This year teams can be from ONE to FIVE members. There is NO cost. Students can still register. If you would like to play, please email Mrs. Spychalla with the names of students on your team and which student is captain. If you have already contacted Mrs. Spychalla, the captain should have already received your team’s user name and password. Stock Market game for 6th graders will start in January.
- Students who submitted a VFW essay to Mrs. Spychalla received an email saying their essay has been received and has been sent to the Rosemount Post. The VFW judges will read and score each essay. Mrs. Spychalla will contact you when the judges are finished – probably in early winter. Questions? Email mary.spychalla@district196.org
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
District 196 provides healthy meals each day for all students. And your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. If you participated in this program last school year and wish to participate again this year, you must submit a new application each year.
Federal funds and school-related fees are determined with this information. The failure to complete the application could result in the loss of millions of dollars to our school system, which would negatively affect teaching and learning in a significant way.
All students in our district are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch through the extension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free meals program, however this funding is not guaranteed long-term. It is important families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals still apply this year.
To apply, click here, or visit https://paypams.com/Applynowisd196 or call 651-683-6958 if you need assistance filling out the application.
October 14th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October 14th – Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, October 14th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, October 15th – NO SCHOOL – MEA TEACHER CONVENTION
Friday, October 16th – NO SCHOOL – MEA TEACHER CONVENTION
Monday, October 19th – Cohort A
Tuesday, October 20th – Cohort B
Wednesday, October 21st – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, October 22nd – Cohort A
Friday, October 23rd – Cohort B
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Reminder that the Young Authors, STEMLink, and The Creatives virtual field trips are for ALL students. Registration is through October 18. Parents should register on MyPaymentsPlus which is on the school website under FAMILIES. The cost for each trip is less than the one day trip of previous years. Do not register elsewhere because the cost is higher. Valley students get a discount. The sites are available all year, are secure and are updated frequently.
Questions? Email Mrs. Spychalla at mary.spychalla@district196org
- To 7th and 8th graders: The yearlong version of the Stock Market game has started. This year teams can be from ONE to FIVE members. There is NO cost. Students can still register. If you would like to play, please email Mrs. Spychalla with the names of students on your team and which student is captain. If you have already contacted Mrs. Spychalla, the captain should have already received your team’s user name and password. Stock Market game for 6th graders will start in January.
- Students who submitted a VFW essay to Mrs. Spychalla received an email saying their essay has been received and has been sent to the Rosemount Post. The VFW judges will read and score each essay. Mrs. Spychalla will contact you when the judges are finished – probably in early winter. Questions? Email mary.spychalla@district196.org
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
District 196 provides healthy meals each day for all students. And your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced school meals. If you participated in this program last school year and wish to participate again this year, you must submit a new application each year.
Federal funds and school-related fees are determined with this information. The failure to complete the application could result in the loss of millions of dollars to our school system, which would negatively affect teaching and learning in a significant way.
All students in our district are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch through the extension of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free meals program, however this funding is not guaranteed long-term. It is important families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals still apply this year.
To apply, click here, or visit https://paypams.com/Applynowisd196 or call 651-683-6958 if you need assistance filling out the application.
October 7th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, October 7th – Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, October 7th – NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Thursday, October 8th – Cohort A
Friday, October 9th – Cohort B
Monday, October 12th – Cohort A
Tuesday, October 13th – Cohort B
Wednesday, October 14th – Distance Learning Day for all students
Thursday, October 15th – NO SCHOOL – MEA TEACHER CONVENTION
Friday, October 16th – NO SCHOOL – MEA TEACHER CONVENTION
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From VMSS Cultural Family Advocates:
The Families of The Woods Apartments. We’re coming out to you on Wednesday, October 7th from 1-3pm. We’re setting up at the Gazebo area to answer any questions you may have about school work, technology or connection issues. We will also have resources available to you so please join us. Interpreters will be provided.
Qoysaska degan Wood Apartments. Waanu idinku soo soconaa maalinta Arbacada,October 7 marka laga bilaabo 1 ilaa 3 galabnimo. Waxaanu ka sameyneynaa Gazebo agagaarkiisa meel aad ka heli karto jawaab iyo sualaalo wixii aad qabto ee ku saabsan dugsigan,tiknolijiyadiisa ama xidhiidhkiisa. Waxa kale oo aad ka heli karta wixii agab ah ee la heli karo fadlan nagala soo qayb gal. Turjubaano ayaa ku jooga.
A las familias que viven en The Woods Apartments. Personal de la escuela estaremos el Miércoles 7 de Octubre de 1 a 3 p.m. en el gazebo de ahí de sus apartamentos. Vamos a apoyar a sus hijos en cualquier pregunta que puedan tener sobre el trabajo escolar, la tecnología o problemas de conexión. También tendremos información de recursos ¡Venga a vernos! Habrá intérpretes disponibles.
From Mrs. Spychalla:
- Three virtual field trips are available online this year: Young Authors, STEMLink, and The Creatives. Registration is open now and goes through October 18. Parents need to register on MyPaymentsPlus which is on the school website under FAMILIES. The cost for each trip is less than the one day trip of previous years. The site is available all year and is updated frequently. Check out the FREE links until October 8 when they will disappear.
Young Authors Conference: https://successbeyond.org/programs/yac/virtual-yac/
The Creatives: https://successbeyond.org/programs/creatives/
STEMLink: https://successbeyond.org/programs/stemlink/
Questions? Email Mrs. Spychalla at mary.spychalla@district196org
- The National Geography Bee will be cancelled this year due to COVID. In previous years, all Valley students participated in the first round of the competition in their social studies classes. Last year several 7th graders advanced to the semi-final round. We had wondered if one of them would be the school champion and take the qualifying test to see if the school winner would advance to the state. The national bee hopes to resume the competition in 2021. Contact Mrs. Spychalla with questions.
- To 7th and 8th graders: The yearlong version of the Stock Market game has started. This year teams can be from ONE to FIVE members. In other years, at least two students needed to be on each team. There is NO cost this year. Students can still register. If you would like to play, please email Mrs. Spychalla with the names of students on your team and which student is captain. If you have already contacted Mrs. Spychalla, your teams have been turned in and the captain should get your user name and password within a week.
September 29th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, September 30th – Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, September 30th – Distance Learning Day – NO AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
Thursday, October 1st – Cohort A
Friday, October 2nd – Cohort B
Monday, October 5th – Cohort A
Tuesday, October 6th – Cohort B
Wednesday, October 7th – NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Thursday, October 8th – Cohort A
Friday, October 9th – Cohort B
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: 1. Aviation Day – this year the event is online and open to all middle school students – not just girls. It will be held on Saturday, September 26th. Register at: wai.org before Saturday.
2. Hey Everyone – Math Club is open to all students. Mr. Spiegelberg is the coach. Check in with him for the details.
3. Calling all 7th and 8th graders - the yearlong stock market game will begin within a couple weeks. Teams will consist of two to five students and you will participate online this year. I will post information to 7th and 8th graders on Schoology by the end of the month. Sixth graders will be able to do the winter/spring competition beginning in January.
4. Great news! The Young Authors Conference and StemLink field trips are being offered virtually this year. Registration details are being finalized. Contact Mrs. Spychalla now for more information.
Virtual Field Trip Opportunities 2020-21
Valley Middle School is offering three virtual field trips to all students through Success Beyond the Classroom, a non-profit organization that partners with schools and the community to bring enrichment opportunities to students. They have redesigned their traditional field trip programming into safe, virtual environments. In the past, we offered field trips to the Young Authors Conference, STEMLink and Creative Con.
Unlike the one-day field trip experiences in the past, the newly formatted virtual field trips span the entire school year! We are excited for our families to learn more about these enrichments.
Success Beyond the Classroom is offering a FREE “Sneak Peek” for families and teachers from October 1st-8th. During this time you may access the links below to become familiar with the virtual field trips.
- Click to learn more about Virtual Young Authors Conference: https://successbeyond.org/virtual-yac-october/
- Click to learn more about Virtual STEMLink: https://successbeyond.org/virtual-stemlink-october/
- Click to learn more about Virtual The Creatives: https://successbeyond.org/virtual-creatives-october/
How to Register for a Virtual Field Trip:
- Registration is open from October 6 – 18
- Use “My Payments Plus Account” - On Valley’s website, click on FAMILIES, then MyPaymentsPlus. Parents need to register for each trip separately.
- The cost of each field trip is $30 for the entire school year’s programming
- Passcodes to begin the Field Trip experience will be emailed to families after registration closes and Success Beyond the Classroom receives payment from the district. (Estimated time: end of October)
Questions about the trips: Email Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Mary Spychalla at mary.spychalla@district196.org
Community Education:
Chess!
Learn the game played by kings, queens, presidents, and laureates for centuries. Chess benefits focus, sportsmanship, problem solving, mental fortitude, and more.
Chess for Beginners 1.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 14 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess for Beginners 2.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess Intermediate & Advanced 3.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess Advanced 4.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 14 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 22 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Skip Oct 1 | Live Online
Extreme Coding: AR & Augmented Reality (grades 4-7)
Sun | Sep 27 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $39 | Live Online
Coding Club - Level 1 Online (grades 2-4)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 28 | 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. | 6 sessions | $89 | Live Online
Also available on Thursdays and Saturdays
Hablemos Espanol-University Language Center Spanish-Online! (grades K-8)
Please register by September, 28.
Grades K-1
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 6-8
Connect & Share: Virtual Visit Sheltering Seniors
Become a virtual visitor! Connect with a senior citizen and brighten someone's day. Reach out with a smiling face and a listening ear. Help keep our older adults connected to community while social distancing is in effect. From the comfort of your home, you can connect with others and enhance their lives. Visits on the Zoom platform of 20 minutes may be scheduled by you, weekday daytimes, some evenings and some weekends. Pick a time that is convenient for you! Register now to receive an email from a senior living facility with a link and instructions to schedule your virtual visits. Just chat, read a book or a poem, play an instrument, sing, talk sports, share your pet or anything else you have in mind to share. Free!
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. -William Arthur Ward
Swim Lessons
Learn to swim in District 196 Community Swim Lessons. Our caring and dedicated instructors are Red Cross-trained to help you and/or child enjoy developing swimming and water safety skills in our positive learning environment. A parent or household member who is at least 15 years old must be in the water with all Preschool and Levels 1, 2 and 3 lessons. Fall sessions are on weekday evenings, Saturday mornings and early afternoons also Sunday afternoons and evenings beginning October 7 at our middle school pools. Visit ce.district196.org/swim for more information and to register.
September 23rd
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, September 23rd – Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
This year we will only be sending out a “Weekly Bulletin” on Wednesday’s.
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, September 23rd – Distance Learning Day – NO AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
Thursday, September 24th – Cohort A
Friday, September 25th – Cohort B
Monday, September 28th – Cohort A
Tuesday, September 29th – Cohort B
Wednesday, September 30th – Distance Learning Day – NO AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
Thursday, October 1st – Cohort A
Friday, October 2nd – Cohort B
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From Mrs. Spychalla: 1. Aviation Day – this year the event is online and open to all middle school students – not just girls. It will be held on Saturday, September 26th. Register at: wai.org before Saturday.
2. Hey Everyone – Math Club is open to all students. Mr. Spiegelberg is the coach. Check in with him for the details.
3. Calling all 7th and 8th graders - the yearlong stock market game will begin within a couple weeks. Teams will consist of two to five students and you will participate online this year. I will post information to 7th and 8th graders on Schoology by the end of the month. Sixth graders will be able to do the winter/spring competition beginning in January.
From Mr. Vaillancourt: Now is the time to sign up for Cross Country, Soccer, and (Girls) Tennis. No experience necessary to play. For the first time in 8 years we have activity busses to get you home (VMSS attendance area). No more excuses, let’s get outside and play! If you are having trouble signing up, ask a coach for help, we would love to have you on our team; Coach Pelinka, Coach Cross, Coach Scott, Coach Adedeji, and Coach Vaillancourt. Cohort A and C with last names A through K practice on Monday and Thursday and Cohort B and all others practice on Tuesday and Friday. Have your parents or guardian sign you up on www.mypaymentsplus.com today!
From the Administration: 1. VMSS has bike racks for student use. Students should park and lock bikes only on bike racks on the east side of the building close to the drop off/pick up lanes in the main parking lot. Please do not chain your bike to trees or lamp posts. Thank you.
2. All students, if you forgot something at home, please pick it up in the main office between classes or during the noontime. Please ask an adult if you are not sure where the office is. We will not page students for the purpose of picking up forgotten items. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to come and check.
Community Education:
Chess!
Learn the game played by kings, queens, presidents, and laureates for centuries. Chess benefits focus, sportsmanship, problem solving, mental fortitude, and more.
Chess for Beginners 1.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 14 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess for Beginners 2.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess Intermediate & Advanced 3.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 15 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Chess Advanced 4.0 - Online (grades K-5)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 14 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Live Online
Thu | Sep 24 - Oct 22 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $52 | Skip Oct 1 | Live Online
Extreme Coding: AR & Augmented Reality (grades 4-7)
Sun | Sep 27 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | $39 | Live Online
Coding Club - Level 1 Online (grades 2-4)
Wed | Sep 23 - Oct 28 | 4:45 - 5:25 p.m. | 6 sessions | $89 | Live Online
Also available on Thursdays and Saturdays
Hablemos Espanol-University Language Center Spanish-Online! (grades K-8)
Please register by September, 28.
Grades K-1
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 6-8
Connect & Share: Virtual Visit Sheltering Seniors
Become a virtual visitor! Connect with a senior citizen and brighten someone's day. Reach out with a smiling face and a listening ear. Help keep our older adults connected to community while social distancing is in effect. From the comfort of your home, you can connect with others and enhance their lives. Visits on the Zoom platform of 20 minutes may be scheduled by you, weekday daytimes, some evenings and some weekends. Pick a time that is convenient for you! Register now to receive an email from a senior living facility with a link and instructions to schedule your virtual visits. Just chat, read a book or a poem, play an instrument, sing, talk sports, share your pet or anything else you have in mind to share. Free!
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. -William Arthur Ward
Swim Lessons
Learn to swim in District 196 Community Swim Lessons. Our caring and dedicated instructors are Red Cross-trained to help you and/or child enjoy developing swimming and water safety skills in our positive learning environment. A parent or household member who is at least 15 years old must be in the water with all Preschool and Levels 1, 2 and 3 lessons. Fall sessions are on weekday evenings, Saturday mornings and early afternoons also Sunday afternoons and evenings beginning October 7 at our middle school pools. Visit ce.district196.org/swim for more information and to register.
September 16th
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Wednesday, September 16th – Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!
This year we will only be sending out a “Weekly Bulletin” on Wednesday’s.
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:
Wednesday, September 16th – Distance Learning Day
Fall Sports Registration – on-line MyPaymentPlus see list below for what sports are available
Thursday, September 17th – Cohort A reports to school
Fall Sports Registration – on-line MyPaymentPlus see list below for what sports are available
Friday, September 18th – Cohort B reports to school
Fall Sports Registration – on-line MyPaymentPlus see list below for what sports are available
Monday, September 21st – Cohort A
Fall Sports Begin
Fall Sports Registration – online MyPaymentPlus
Tuesday, September 22nd – Cohort B
Fall Sports Registration – on-line MyPaymentPlus
Wednesday, September 23rd – Distance Learning Day – NO AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
Thursday, September 24th – Cohort A
Friday, September 25th – Cohort B
STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)
From the Administration: 1. VMSS has bike racks for student use. Students should park and lock bikes only on bike racks on the east side of the building close to the drop off/pick up lanes in the main parking lot. Please do not chain your bike to trees or lamp posts. Thank you.
2. All students, if you forgot something at home, please pick it up in the main office between classes or during the noontime. Please ask an adult if you are not sure where the office is. We will not page students for the purpose of picking up forgotten items. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to come and check.
From Mr. Tidwell: Registration is open now through September 25th for students wanting to participate in fall sports. Registration and payment are processed through MyPaymentPlus (link on VMSS web site under “Families” tab). Participants need to have a completed physical on file before they can be registered. Sports will start on Monday, September 21st. See our Athletic Director, Mr. Tidwell, if you have any questions. Fall sports available are:
7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer
6th, 7th, & 8th grade Boys and Girls Cross Country
6th, 7th, & 8th grade GIRLS Tennis
From Mr. Vaillancourt: Let’s get outside and play!
Registration for Fall Soccer opens September 8th for all VMSS student athletes (grades 7 and 8). This year we will be working on game fundamentals as well as scrimmaging with other VMSS teams. Students will be practicing in accordance with MN Dept. of Health and District 196 safety policies implemented to reduce the risk to players.
There will be Activity Busses to bring you home at the end of the practice. Seriously, how cool is that? Sign up now! Practice starts September 21st.
Students in Cohort A and those with last names A-K in Cohort C practice Monday and Thursday. Cohort B and those with last names L-Z will practice on Tuesday and Friday.
Sign up using the new payment processing system at: https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome.