Weekly Announcements

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 23rd, 2023
 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

Lost & Found is donated each month after conferences.

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Saturday, January 28^th – Declam meet at Rosemount Middle School 9:00 am

Solo and Ensemble Festival @ AVHS

Saturday, February 4^th – Declam meet at Cottage Grove 9:00 am

Monday, February 6^th – Thursday, February 9^th – Scholastic Bookfair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, February 8^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15 – 5:15 pm

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Thursday, February 9^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, February 10^th – NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 23rd – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Tuesday, January 24th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Wednesday, January 25th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E” and “Wednesday 1”

Thursday, January 26th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Friday, January 27th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Pelinka: The 6^th grade Stock Market Game members begin playing Friday, Jan. 27. If your team members have handed in all their forms, you are officially ready to begin. All teams that are complete have been added to a new Schoology Group called: Stock Market. Please check this group page often for updates and meeting times. Pay close attention to when your group meets – it could be a different lunch and advisory than normal.

From Ms. Crouse: Magic Club will be starting at Valley Middle School of STEM on Monday, January 23^rdafter school from 2:45-4:45 in room 414.

The club will meet weekly on Mondays, and welcomes players of all levels!

In order to participate in this club, please have parents/guardians fill out and return a permission slip to Ms. Crouse in room 414, or email Ms. Crouse at Karissa.crouse@district196.org. Feel free to contact Ms. Crouse with questions!

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From the District Office:

ISD 196 schools are partnering with Homeland Health Specialists to provide School vaccinations to students ages 3 years to 18 years. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please complete one form for each child AT LEAST 3 DAYS before the scheduled date. For questions, contact your child’s school nurse. The clinics will be at Valley Middle School during the following times/days:

              Wednesday, February 8^th – Clinic time: 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm

              Thursday, February 9^th – Clinic time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

To ensure the provider has enough vaccine for your child please use the following link to sign up for the clinic:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HomelandHealthSpecialists1/ISD196SchoolVaccinations

From Dr. Buchwald: VERY IMPORTANT: Per District 196 Policies for the remaining of the school year if school is cancelled due to inclement weather and we cannot host classes in person, district 196 will have students learning from home as an E-Learning Day.

What does that mean for students?

• Bring home your iPad every day.
• Check Schoology in the morning for instructions from your teachers on that days’ assignments; they will be posted by 9:30am.
• You will have approximately 25 minute’s worth of activity for each regularly scheduled class for that day (Brown or Gold).
• All instruction will be digital although teachers may offer a Zoom check-in during the day.
• If you have questions for your teachers, you should message them on Schoology and teachers will respond to you during the hours of 9:30 – 3:15pm.
• If you are unable to participate in E-Learning due to illness or vacation your parents need to call your absence into school for the day.

 

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312

Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783

John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 16th, 2023

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

Lost & Found is donated each month after conferences.

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, January 16^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday, January 19^th – STEM Community Night 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday, January 20^th – NO SCHOOL – Data Analysis Day

Declam Meet at Scott Highlands Middle School 4:30 pm

Saturday, January 28^th – Declam meet at Rosemount Middle School 9:00 am

Solo and Ensemble Festival @ AVHS

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 16^th – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-Up’s”

Wednesday, January 18th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A” and Wednesday 2

Thursday, January 19th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Friday, January 20^th – NO SCHOOL

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the increased issues we are having with students “spraying or squirting” each other with water in the hallways; Students will NO LONGER be allowed to have Gatorade-type athletic water bottles with them during the school day. If these types of bottles are needed for sports after school they must be kept in student lockers.

 

From Mr. Bronson: ATTENTION BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Basketball Schedule for January 16^th – January 20^th

January 16^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 17^th – All 7^th grade players

January 18^th – All 8^th grade players

January 19^th – NO PRACTICE (STEM’S NIGHT)

January 20^th – NO SCHOOL – Data Analysis Day

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From the District Office:

ISD 196 schools are partnering with Homeland Health Specialists to provide School vaccinations to students ages 3 years to 18 years. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please complete one form for each child AT LEAST 3 DAYS before the scheduled date. For questions, contact your child’s school nurse. The clinics will be at Valley Middle School during the following times/days:

            Wednesday, February 8^th – Clinic time: 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm

            Thursday, February 9^th – Clinic time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

To ensure the provider has enough vaccine for your child please use the following link to sign up for the clinic:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HomelandHealthSpecialists1/ISD196SchoolVaccinations

 

From Dr. Buchwald: VERY IMPORTANT: Per District 196 Policies for the remaining of the school year if school is cancelled due to inclement weather and we cannot host classes in person, district 196 will have students learning from home as an E-Learning Day.

What does that mean for students?

• Bring home your iPad every day.
• Check Schoology in the morning for instructions from your teachers on that days’ assignments; they will be posted by 9:30am.
• You will have approximately 25 minute’s worth of activity for each regularly scheduled class for that day (Brown or Gold).
• All instruction will be digital although teachers may offer a Zoom check-in during the day.
• If you have questions for your teachers, you should message them on Schoology and teachers will respond to you during the hours of 9:30 – 3:15pm.
• If you are unable to participate in E-Learning due to illness or vacation your parents need to call your absence into school for the day.

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the increased issues we are having with students “spraying or squirting” each other with water in the hallways; Students will NO LONGER be allowed to have Gatorade-type athletic water bottles with them during the school day. If these types of bottles are needed for sports after school they must be kept in student lockers.

Tuesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. – 8^th Grade Parent/Guardian Night in the AVHS Theatre. This night will provide more information on what classes, clubs, and sports AVHS has to offer. They will also give you a timeline of when your students will be registering for classes. Please reach out to Mr. Bronson at john.bronson@district196.org if you have any questions.”

Valley Middle School of STEM Community Night    January 19, 2023 5:30 – 9pm

We have over a dozen partners representing a wide variety of businesses joining in with our teachers to provide an array of fun and innovative classes for parents and guardians to take WITH their students. Come and explore everything from manufacturing, engineering, product development, graphic design, mental health, food and so much more. There is something for everyone! You and your child have the opportunity to take anywhere from one or four classes together. Some classes last 40 minutes and others last an hour and a half. Use this link to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for. You may choose to take just one class or fill the evening with classes. https://public.district196.org/vms2/community_stem_event/

**You will need to use a different email address for each participant.   Interpreting services and daycare for siblings 5 – 11 years old will be provided upon request.

 

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

 

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312

Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783

John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 9th, 2023 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

 Lost & found is donated each month after conferences.

 CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Wednesday, January 11^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15pm – 5:15pm

PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Saturday, January 14^th – Declam Meet at Dakota Hills Middle School 9:00 am

Monday, January 16^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Thursday, January 19^th – STEM Community Night 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday, January 20^th – NO SCHOOL – Data Analysis Day

Declam Meet at Scott Highlands Middle School 4:30 pm

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 9^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, January 10th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Wednesday, January 11th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G” and Wednesday 1

Thursday, January 12th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Friday, January 13^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Pelinka: STOCK MARKET informational meeting for any 6^th grader that is interested. This will be held during both advisories in Commons A on Monday, Jan. 9. Students should come straight to the Commons A area instead of going to their advisory first.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the increased issues we are having with students “spraying or squirting” each other with water in the hallways; Students will NO LONGER be allowed to have Gatorade-type athletic water bottles with them during the school day. If these types of bottles are needed for sports after school they must be kept in student lockers.

 

From Mr. Bronson: ATTENTION BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Basketball Schedule for January 9^th – January 20^th

January 9^th – All 8^th grade players

January 10^th – All 7^th grade players

January 11^th – NO PRACTICE DUE TO PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

January 12^th – All 7^th grade players

January 13^th – All 8^th grade players

 

January 16^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 17^th – All 7^th grade players

January 18^th – All 8^th grade players

January 19^th – NO PRACTICE (STEM’S NIGHT)

January 20^th – NO SCHOOL – Data Analysis Day

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Buchwald: VERY IMPORTANT: Per District 196 Policies for the remaining of the school year if school is cancelled due to inclement weather and we cannot host classes in person, district 196 will have students learning from home as an E-Learning Day.

 

What does that mean for students?

• Bring home your iPad every day.
• Check Schoology in the morning for instructions from your teachers on that days’ assignments; they will be posted by 9:30am.
• You will have approximately 25 minute’s worth of activity for each regularly scheduled class for that day (Brown or Gold).
• All instruction will be digital although teachers may offer a Zoom check-in during the day.
• If you have questions for your teachers, you should message them on Schoology and teachers will respond to you during the hours of 9:30 – 3:15pm.
• If you are unable to participate in E-Learning due to illness or vacation your parents need to call your absence into school for the day.

 

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the increased issues we are having with students “spraying or squirting” each other with water in the hallways; Students will NO LONGER be allowed to have Gatorade-type athletic water bottles with them during the school day. If these types of bottles are needed for sports after school they must be kept in student lockers.

 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. – 8^th Grade Parent/Guardian Night in the AVHS Theatre. This night will provide more information on what classes, clubs, and sports AVHS has to offer. They will also give you a timeline of when your students will be registering for classes. Please reach out to Mr. Bronson at john.bronson@district196.org if you have any questions.”

 

Valley Middle School of STEM Community Night    January 19, 2023 5:30 – 9pm

 

We have over a dozen partners representing a wide variety of businesses joining in with our teachers to provide an array of fun and innovative classes for parents and guardians to take WITH their students. Come and explore everything from manufacturing, engineering, product development, graphic design, mental health, food and so much more. There is something for everyone! You and your child have the opportunity to take anywhere from one or four classes together. Some classes last 40 minutes and others last an hour and a half. Use this link to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for. You may choose to take just one class or fill the evening with classes. https://public.district196.org/vms2/community_stem_event/

**You will need to use a different email address for each participant.   Interpreting services and daycare for siblings 5 – 11 years old will be provided upon request.

 

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

 

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

 

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

 

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312

Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783

John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Free Viewing of “Like” – A documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. Check out the website: www.TheLikeMovie.com  This event is appropriate for age 10 years +. This will be held on Monday, January 9^th at Rosemount High School – 3335 – 142^nd St., W., Rosemount, MN. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Presentation starts at 6:30 pm. This event is free! Please register https://tce.mei8tqaJ

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Tuesday, January 3^rd, 2023 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

 Lost & found is donated each month after conferences.

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, January 3^rd – School Resumes

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

Wednesday, January 4^th – SNOW DAY (No School)

Thursday, January 5^th – Boys Basketball starts after school in the main gym

Wednesday, January 11^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15pm – 5:15pm

PTO Meeting 5:15pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Saturday, January 14^th – Declam Meet at Dakota Hills Middle School 9:00 am

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 2^nd – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 3rd – GOLD Day – Band Lesson Day “Make Up Lesson Day”

Wednesday, January 4th – SNOW DAY (No School)

Thursday, January 5th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C and Wednesday 1”

Friday, January 6^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Ms. Gunn: Callbacks for the musical “Seussical” will be held on Wednesday, January 4^th.  The list is outside room 118.  Cast list will be posted on Thursday, January 5^th.

 

From Ms. Pelinka: For any 6^th grade student – Are you interested in learning more about the stock market? Join us for an informational meeting to learn more about business and economics. We will learn how to play the Stock Market Game and invest a hypothetical $100,000 in common stocks listed on the New York and American Stock Exchanges and NASDAQ Market System.

 

Be on the lookout for details about when this informational meeting will take place on Schoology, advisory announcements and in the weekly bulletin.

 

 

From Mr. Tidwell: 7^th and 8^th grade boys who are interested in playing basketball, sign-ups are now taking place. Students must have a sports physical on file and parents need to sign you up on MyPaymentsPlus the cost is $110.00. Boys basketball will start on January 4^th, 2023.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Tuesday, January 17, 6:15 p.m. – 8^th Grade Parent/Guardian Night in the AVHS Theatre. This night will provide more information on what classes, clubs, and sports AVHS has to offer. They will also give you a timeline of when your students will be registering for classes. Please reach out to Mr. Bronson at john.bronson@district196.org if you have any questions.”

 

Valley Middle School of STEM Community Night    January 19, 2023 5:30pm – 9:00pm

 

We have over a dozen partners representing a wide variety of businesses joining in with our teachers to provide an array of fun and innovative classes for parents and guardians to take WITH their students. Come and explore everything from manufacturing, engineering, product development, graphic design, mental health, food and so much more. There is something for everyone! You and your child have the opportunity to take anywhere from one or four classes together. Some classes last 40 minutes and others last an hour and a half. Use this link to see a brochure with each of the class offerings and select which ones you would like to sign up for. You may choose to take just one class or fill the evening with classes. https://public.district196.org/vms2/community_stem_event/

**You will need to use a different email address for each participant.   Interpreting services and daycare for siblings 5 – 11 years old will be provided upon request.

 

 

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

 

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

 

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

 

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312

Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783

John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Free Viewing of “Like” – A documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. Check out the website: www.TheLikeMovie.com  This event is appropriate for age 10 years +. This will be held on Monday, January 9^th at Rosemount High School – 3335 – 142^nd St., W., Rosemount, MN. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Presentation starts at 6:30 pm. This event is free! Please register https://tce.mei8tqaJ

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, December 19th, 2022 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

 Lost & found is donated each month after conferences.

 CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, December 19^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

Tuesday, December 20^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

Wednesday, December 21^st – Winter 1 Sports End

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

Friday, December 23^rd – Monday, January 2^nd – NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

Tuesday, January 3^rd – School Resumes

Winter II Sports Sign-Up – Boys Basketball for 7^th and 8^th graders

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, December 19th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, December 20th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, December 21st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-ups”

Thursday, December 22nd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-ups”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Tidwell: 7^th and 8^th grade boys who are interested in playing basketball, sign-ups are now taking place. Students must have a sports physical on file and parents need to sign you up on MyPaymentsPlus the cost is $110.00. Boys basketball will start on January 4^th, 2023.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

 

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

 

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

 

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312

Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783

John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Free Viewing of “Like” – A documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. Check out the website: www.TheLikeMovie.com  This event is appropriate for age 10 years +. This will be held on Monday, January 9^th at Rosemount High School – 3335 – 142^nd St., W., Rosemount, MN. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Presentation starts at 6:30 pm. This event is free! Please register https://tce.mei8tqaJ

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, December 12th, 2022 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

 CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, December 13^th – 6^th grade band concerts @ 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm

Thursday, December 15^th – 7^th grade band concert @5:30 pm

8^th grade band concert @7:30 pm

Monday, December 19^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Tuesday, December 20^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Wednesday, December 21^st – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Wednesday, December 21^st – Winter 1 Sports End

 

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, December 12th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Tuesday, December 13th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Wednesday, December 14th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H and Wednesday 2”

Thursday, December 15th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-ups”

Friday, December 16th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-ups”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Ms. Gunn: Join the drama club as we tell the story of Horton and other Seuss characters in our musical, Seussical Jr. Packets are outside room 118 – They are due back December 16^th – Auditions are December 19^th & 20^th.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From the Counseling Department:

2^nd Annual 7^th grade Career Fair

Friday February 17^th from 8:00-11:00

We are looking for any and all parents, family members or friends of Valley Middle School of STEM to help us create a success career fair for our 7^th grade students.

Career Fair participants will have a spot in our cafeteria to display and talk about their career/job, what type of training or education that is required and any other pertinent information that might be useful for our 7^th graders to gain a better understanding of the process. Our students will cycle through the career fair in 3 groups and will come to you and ask questions to learn more about what careers are available and what they need to do to have that type of job.

If you are interested in being part of this great event, please fill out the google form (the link is below) or call on of the VMSS counselors for more information or to sign up.

https://forms.gle/8tBpUiQBM1PGSCZu8

Thank you in advance for helping us provide this opportunity for our students.

Valley Middle School Counselors

Tracy Walberg          6^th                    952-431-8312
Jen Venz                   7^th                    952-431-8783
John Bronson           8^th                    952-431-8782

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Upcoming classes from Community Education

 

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Mon-Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $185 | BHMS

 

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+)

Mon- Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $280 | BHMS

Fewer than 5 spots left!

 

Winter online catalog opens December 6!

See what we have in store for you and your family. Register early to ensure your spot in class.

 

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8): Anatomy and Physiology

Wed | Jan 4 - Jan 25 |3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 3 sessions | $40 | $40 | EHS

 

Advantage ACT Prep Course - Virtual (grades 10-12)

Sat | Jan 14-Feb 4 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180

 

Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)

Mon | Jan 16 - Mar 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 9 sessions | $49 | SHMS

 

Do you need fee assistance? 

Fee assistance is available for District 196 residents. Apply online or call 651-423-7920.

Request an Interpreter / Solicite un intérprete / Badhanka “codso turjumaan” 

 

LIKE Screening

Mon | Jan 9 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | RHS

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, December 5th, 2022 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, December 5^th – First Day of Trimester 2

Wednesday, December 7^th – Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15 – 5:15 pm

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm – Maker Space

Thursday, December 8^th – Winter Choir Concert 7pm

Tuesday, December 13^th – 6^th grade band concerts @ 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:30 pm

Thursday, December 15^th – 7^th grade band concert @5:30 pm

8^th grade band concert @7:30 pm

Monday, December 19^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Tuesday, December 20^th – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Wednesday, December 21^st – Spring Musical Auditions after school

Wednesday, December 21^st – Winter 1 Sports End

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, December 5th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, December 6th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, December 7th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C and Wednesday 1”

Thursday, December 8th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Friday, December 9th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Roseen:  Attention all NJHS members: We will have our next meeting on Thursday, Dec 8^th at 7:15 in Mr. Roseen’s room.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Roseen.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: Congratulations to the 10 students who will advance to Round 3 of the Geography Bee. Round 3 will be held Tuesday December 6. Mrs. Spychalla will notify those students who are in Round 3. All students who participated in round 1 or 2 may see their papers in room 416 this week. Then Round 1 and 2 papers will be thrown away.  

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Upcoming classes from Community Education

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8): Inquiry and Nature of Science

Wed | Dec 7-21 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 3 sessions | $40 | EHS

 

Lifeguard Renewal

Sat | Dec 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | $175 | BHMS

Fewer than 5 spots left!

 

Water Safety Aide (ages 13+)

Mon-Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $185 | BHMS

 

Lifeguarding plus Waterpark-Blended or In-Person (ages 15+)

Mon- Thu | Dec 26-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $280 | BHMS

Fewer than 5 spots left!

 

Winter online catalog opens December 6!

See what we have in store for you and your family. Register early to ensure your spot in class.

 

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8): Anatomy and Physiology

Wed | Jan 4 - Jan 25 |3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 3 sessions | $40 | $40 | EHS

 

Advantage ACT Prep Course - Virtual (grades 10-12)

Sat | Jan 14-Feb 4 | 9:00 a.m.-noon | 4 sessions | $180

 

Group Guitar Lessons (ages 9-15)

Mon | Jan 16 - Mar 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 9 sessions | $49 | SHMS

 

Do you need fee assistance? 

Fee assistance is available for District 196 residents. Apply online or call 651-423-7920.

Request an Interpreter / Solicite un intérprete / Badhanka “codso turjumaan” 

 

Parents … just for you

Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

Mon | Dec 5 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | $19 | SHMS

 

LIKE Screening

Mon | Jan 9 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | RHS

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 28th, 2022 

STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AFTER SCHOOL TO WATCH ANY SPORTING EVENTS WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT. THANK YOU!!!

 CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, December 1^st – LAST DAY OF TRIMESTER 1

Friday, December 2^nd – NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

Monday, December 5^th – First Day of Trimester 2

Wednesday, December 7^th – Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15 – 5:15 pm

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm – Maker Space

Thursday, December 8^th – Winter Choir Concert 7pm

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 28th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-Up’s”

Tuesday, November 29th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-Up’s”

Wednesday, November 30th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “MBDA Auditions”

Thursday, December 1^st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “MBDA Auditions”

Friday, December 2^nd – NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Spychalla: Round 2 of the Geography Bee will be WEDNESDAY, November 30. Mrs. Spychalla will give the schedule to the students who will advance to round 2 on the Monday or Tuesday before round 2.

ALL students who took round 1 may see their papers THIS week. Come to room 416 between 7:40 – 2:00.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 21st, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, November 24^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, December 1^st – LAST DAY OF TRIMESTER 1

Friday, December 2^nd – NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

Monday, December 5^th – First Day of Trimester 2

Wednesday, December 7^th – Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15 – 5:15 pm

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm – Maker Space

Thursday, December 8^th – Winter Choir Concert 7pm

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 21st – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Tuesday, November 22nd – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Wednesday, November 23rd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H and Wednesday 2”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Spychalla: Round 2 of the Geography Bee will be the week after Thanksgiving. Mrs. Spychalla will notify the students who are advancing to round 2. If you were absent for round 1 and would like to participate, see Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 BEFORE Thanksgiving.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

 

Winter Lacrosse Offensive Skills and Tactics Camp (Boys, grades 5-8)

Mon-Thu | Nov 28-Dec 1 | Begins at 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $95 | Irish Sports Dome

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 14th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, November 14^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 2:50 – 5:50 pm

Tuesday, November 15^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Thursday, November 17^th – Fall Play Performance 7:00 pm

Friday, November 18^th – Fall Play Performance 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 19^th – Fall Play Performance 2:00 pm

Thursday, November 24^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

 

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 14th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, November 15th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, November 16th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C and Wednesday 1”

Thursday, November 17^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Friday, November 18^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Bronson: “We will be starting our second annual VMSS weight lifting group. We will be doing speed and strength training, Mondays and Wednesdays until winter break, starting on November 14th. We will meet in the Art room at 3pm and will lift weights until 4:30ish, there will be an activity bus leaving VMSS at 5 every night. This group is for 7th and 8th grade students who have never lifted weights all the way up to students who think they are really strong! The expectation is that students show up in gear to work out in and try everything with a great attitude. Anyone who cannot meet those expectations will not be invited back. Please email or call if you have any questions 952-431-8782 or john.bronson@district196.org.”

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: If you did not take round 1 of the geography bee and would like to participate, contact Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 by Wednesday, November 16.

 

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Please read the following on Vision Screenings:  The state of Minnesota recommends that students have their vision screened during certain intervals throughout their academic career. These screenings are performed by your child’s school nurse annually during first, third, fifth, and seventh grade.

 

This year’s 7^th grade vision screening will be on Thursday November 17.

 

This grade level vision screen will be supported by the LIONS club of Minnesota KidSight Program (https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/). Lions KidSight USA is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. 1-in-3 young children have poor but correctable vision - often just needing eyeglasses. Their team of volunteers use the Spot Vision Screener which is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The LIONS club does not keep any personal identifiable information from students. The only data collected is total number of students screened and the percentage of student referrals. The whole process takes about 3 seconds per student.

 

If your student does not pass the vision screen, a letter detailing your student’s results will be mailed home with a recommendation for a formal vision exam by an eye doctor.

 

If you choose to opt-out, please email the school nurse Hilary Gallaher at hilary.gallaher@district196.org.

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Parents especially for you:
Women in Islam
Explore Islamic teachings about the different roles of Muslim women in society, including cultural differences. Learn about common misconceptions regarding Muslim women and gender equity in the spiritual, social, and economic aspect of life.
Thu | Nov 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | pay what you can | FRMS

 

Winter Lacrosse Offensive Skills and Tactics Camp (Boys, grades 5-8)

Mon-Thu | Nov 28-Dec 1 | Begins at 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $95 | Irish Sports Dome

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 7th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Saturday, November 12^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 9am – noon

Monday, November 14^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 2:50 – 5:50 pm

Tuesday, November 15^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Thursday, November 17^th – Fall Play Performance 7:00 pm

Friday, November 18^th – Fall Play Performance 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 19^th – Fall Play Performance 2:00 pm

Thursday, November 24^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 7th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Tuesday, November 8th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Wednesday, November 9th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H and Wednesday 2”

Thursday, November 10^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

Friday, November 11^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please read the following on Vision Screenings:  The state of Minnesota recommends that students have their vision screened during certain intervals throughout their academic career. These screenings are performed by your child’s school nurse annually during first, third, fifth, and seventh grade.

 

This year’s 7^th grade vision screening will be on Thursday November 17.

This grade level vision screen will be supported by the LIONS club of Minnesota KidSight Program (https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/). Lions KidSight USA is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. 1-in-3 young children have poor but correctable vision - often just needing eyeglasses. Their team of volunteers use the Spot Vision Screener which is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The LIONS club does not keep any personal identifiable information from students. The only data collected is total number of students screened and the percentage of student referrals. The whole process takes about 3 seconds per student.

If your student does not pass the vision screen, a letter detailing your student’s results will be mailed home with a recommendation for a formal vision exam by an eye doctor.

If you choose to opt-out, please email the school nurse Hilary Gallaher at hilary.gallaher@district196.org.

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Parents especially for you
What Science Tells Us About Parenting in the Digital Age

Erin Walsh of Mind Positive Parenting will speak about kids and screen. She will walk you through the latest evidence on challenging topics like cyberbullying and online cruelty and share practical tools and strategies for tackling difficult conversations, building trust, and being the media mentor that kids and teens desperately need to avoid risks and build on their strengths. The program is part of the district’s year-long Digital Well-Being campaign. Attendance is free (or pay what you can) and encouraged, but registration is required.

Sat | Nov 12 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. | EVHS

Women in Islam
Explore Islamic teachings about the different roles of Muslim women in society, including cultural differences. Learn about common misconceptions regarding Muslim women and gender equity in the spiritual, social, and economic aspect of life.
Thu | Nov 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | pay what you can | FRMS

 

Especially for middle schoolers
Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8)-Forensics and Crime Buster

Wed | Nov 9- 30 | 3:30- 4:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $40 | EHS

 

Video Production for YouTube (grades 3-8)

Sat | Nov 12 & 19 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 2 sessions | $80 | Live Online

 

Winter Lacrosse Offensive Skills and Tactics Camp (Boys, grades 5-8)

Mon-Thu | Nov 28-Dec 1 | Begins at 4:00 p.m. | 4 sessions | $95 | Irish Sports Dome

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 31^st, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, October 31^st – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

Tuesday, November 1^st – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, November 2^nd – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm in the Maker Space

Thursday, November 3^rd –NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday, November 4^th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Saturday, November 12^th – Fall Play Dress Rehearsal 9am – noon

 

Now through November 7^th – Winter 1 Sports sign-ups for Girls Basketball (7^th and 8^th graders only) and Wrestling for all grades boys and girls. Parents sign up your student on MyPaymentPlus. All students participating in a sport must have a sports physical on file at the school first before signing up on MyPaymentPlus. Sports physicals are good for 3 years.

Winter 1 Sports begin on Monday, October 31^st, 2022 and go through December 21^st, 2022.

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 31st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Tuesday, November 1st – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Wednesday, November 2nd – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Wednesday 1 & E”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

 From Mrs. Martin: The Scholastic Book Fair returns to Valley Middle of STEM the week of Monday, October 31st through Thursday, November 3rd, including both days of conferences! Stop down to the Library Media Center to pick up great books and support literacy at VMSS.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up the first week of November. Parents will need to sign up for conferences on PTC Fast. The link is available on the Valley Middle School Website under the families tab. THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES OPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24^TH, 2022 – closes on November 1^st.

 From PTO: AmazonSmile Program: Did you know your Amazon purchases can help VMSS earn funds? Link your personal Amazon account to Valley Middle School PTO in a few simple steps. Go to https://smile.amazon.com and search for "Valley Middle School PTO" under the "Supporting" dropdown menu in the upper left-hand corner. Please note the location will show up as St. Paul, MN. Visit our PTO website for more details. https://sites.google.com/view/vmsspto/fundraisers-events/amazonsmile?authuser=0

Fall conferences are right around the corner and to help support our teachers/staff on conference days, we are planning the teacher/staff appreciation potluck. This year's fall conference meal will be on Thursday, November 3. We will be having a taco meal for our wonderful teachers and staff to enjoy as they kick off conferences! To sign-up please visit the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45AAAE2CA1F94-vmss 

 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please read the following on Vision Screenings:  The state of Minnesota recommends that students have their vision screened during certain intervals throughout their academic career. These screenings are performed by your child’s school nurse annually during first, third, fifth, and seventh grade.

This year’s 7^th grade vision screening will be on Thursday November 17.

This grade level vision screen will be supported by the LIONS club of Minnesota KidSight Program (https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/). Lions KidSight USA is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. 1-in-3 young children have poor but correctable vision - often just needing eyeglasses. Their team of volunteers use the Spot Vision Screener which is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The LIONS club does not keep any personal identifiable information from students. The only data collected is total number of students screened and the percentage of student referrals. The whole process takes about 3 seconds per student.

 If your student does not pass the vision screen, a letter detailing your student’s results will be mailed home with a recommendation for a formal vision exam by an eye doctor.

If you choose to opt-out, please email the school nurse Hilary Gallaher at hilary.gallaher@district196.org.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 24th, 2022

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, October 27^th – 6^th grade advisory October WEB gathering

Friday, October 28^th – Fall Sports End

Monday, October 31^st – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

Tuesday, November 1^st – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, November 2^nd – Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM

PTO Meeting 5:15 pm in the Maker Space

Thursday, November 3^rd –NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library Media Center

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday, November 4^th – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

 

Now through November 7^th – Winter 1 Sports sign-ups for Girls Basketball (7^th and 8^th graders only) and Wrestling for all grades boys and girls. Parents sign up your student on MyPaymentPlus. All students participating in a sport must have a sports physical on file at the school first before signing up on MyPaymentPlus. Sports physicals are good for 3 years.

Winter 1 Sports begin on Monday, October 31^st, 2022 and go through December 21^st, 2022.

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 24th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Tuesday, October 25th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lesson Day”

Wednesday, October 26th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lesson Day”

Thursday, October 27th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Friday, October 28th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Ms. Gunn: Crew packets for the fall play are available on the table outside room 118 by the cafeteria. The packets need to be turned in to Ms.Gunn by October 28^th.  Crew will start on Monday, October 31^st.

 

From Mrs. Martin: The Scholastic Book Fair returns to Valley Middle of STEM the week of Monday, October 31st through Thursday, November 3rd, including both days of conferences! Stop down to the Library Media Center to pick up great books and support literacy at VMSS.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up the first week of November. Parents will need to sign up for conferences on PTC Fast. The link is available on the Valley Middle School Website under the families tab. THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES OPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24^TH, 2022.

 

From PTO: AmazonSmile Program: Did you know your Amazon purchases can help VMSS earn funds? Link your personal Amazon account to Valley Middle School PTO in a few simple steps. Go to https://smile.amazon.com and search for "Valley Middle School PTO" under the "Supporting" dropdown menu in the upper left-hand corner. Please note the location will show up as St. Paul, MN. Visit our PTO website for more details. https://sites.google.com/view/vmsspto/fundraisers-events/amazonsmile?authuser=0

 

Fall conferences are right around the corner and to help support our teachers/staff on conference days, we are planning the teacher/staff appreciation potluck. This year's fall conference meal will be on Thursday, November 3. We will be having a taco meal for our wonderful teachers and staff to enjoy as they kick off conferences! To sign-up please visit the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45AAAE2CA1F94-vmss 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Please read the following on Vision Screenings:  The state of Minnesota recommends that students have their vision screened during certain intervals throughout their academic career. These screenings are performed by your child’s school nurse annually during first, third, fifth, and seventh grade.

 

This year’s 7^th grade vision screening will be on Thursday November 17.

 

This grade level vision screen will be supported by the LIONS club of Minnesota KidSight Program (https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/). Lions KidSight USA is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. 1-in-3 young children have poor but correctable vision - often just needing eyeglasses. Their team of volunteers use the Spot Vision Screener which is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The LIONS club does not keep any personal identifiable information from students. The only data collected is total number of students screened and the percentage of student referrals. The whole process takes about 3 seconds per student.

 

If your student does not pass the vision screen, a letter detailing your student’s results will be mailed home with a recommendation for a formal vision exam by an eye doctor.

 

If you choose to opt-out, please email the school nurse Hilary Gallaher at hilary.gallaher@district196.org.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 17th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, October 20^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teachers Convention

Friday, October 21^st – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teachers Convention

Friday, October 28^th – Fall Sports End

 

Now through November 7^th – Winter 1 Sports sign-ups for Girls Basketball (7^th and 8^th graders only) and Wrestling for all grades boys and girls. Parents sign up your student on MyPaymentPlus. All students participating in a sport must have a sports physical on file at the school first before signing up on MyPaymentPlus. Sports physicals are good for 3 years.

Winter 1 Sports begin on Monday, October 31^st, 2022 and go through December 21^st, 2022.

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 17th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, October 18th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Wednesday, October 19th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G” and Wednesday 2

Thursday, October 20th – NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 21st – NO SCHOOL

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Adedeji: Attention all Valley students,

 

Do you enjoy singing? Are you looking to have some fun and make new friends? Advisory choir might be for you! Advisory choir is an opportunity for singers of all grades to sing and perform. Practice will begin on Monday, October 17th for Brown Day Choir, and Tuesday, October 18th for Gold Day Choir.

 

-Brown Day will be 7th Grade Advisory Choir from 11:18-11:48

-Gold Day with be 6th grade from 12:18-12:48 and then 8th Grade from 1:18-1:48

 

If you are interested, please see or message Mr. Adedeji to sign up! Attendance will be taken at every practice. Every student will need a pass from Mr. Adedeji to be able to participate!

 

From Mrs. Martin: The Scholastic Book Fair returns to Valley Middle of STEM the week of Monday, October 31st through Thursday, November 3rd, including both days of conferences! Stop down to the Library Media Center to pick up great books and support literacy at VMSS.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

VMSS PTO has organized a Gertens Holiday Fundraiser to raise funds for our school! Sales are open NOW through October 20th. 30% of all plant sales and 15% of all gift card sales will go back to Valley Middle School PTO to support students and staff. Visit our online store at www.gertensfundraising.com, Store ID 689 to place your order. Please be sure to enter your student's name at checkout. Order pick up will be November 29th from 5 - 8 pm in the VMSS parking lot. Please contact Laura Becker at vmsspto@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Please read the following on Vision Screenings:  The state of Minnesota recommends that students have their vision screened during certain intervals throughout their academic career. These screenings are performed by your child’s school nurse annually during first, third, fifth, and seventh grade.

 

This year’s 7^th grade vision screening will be on Thursday November 17.

 

This grade level vision screen will be supported by the LIONS club of Minnesota KidSight Program (https://www.lionskidsightusa.org/). Lions KidSight USA is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. 1-in-3 young children have poor but correctable vision - often just needing eyeglasses. Their team of volunteers use the Spot Vision Screener which is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. Spot screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The LIONS club does not keep any personal identifiable information from students. The only data collected is total number of students screened and the percentage of student referrals. The whole process takes about 3 seconds per student.

 

If your student does not pass the vision screen, a letter detailing your student’s results will be mailed home with a recommendation for a formal vision exam by an eye doctor.

 

If you choose to opt-out, please email the school nurse Hilary Gallaher at hilary.gallaher@district196.org.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 10th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, October 13^th – Valley Middle School of STEM 50^th Anniversary Celebration 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday, October 20^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teachers Convention

Friday, October 21^st – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teachers Convention

Friday, October 28^th – Fall Sports End

 

Now through November 7^th – Winter 1 Sports sign-ups for Girls Basketball (7^th and 8^th graders only) and Wrestling for all grades boys and girls. Parents sign up your student on MyPaymentPlus. All students participating in a sport must have a sports physical on file at the school first before signing up on MyPaymentPlus. Sports physicals are good for 3 years.

Winter 1 Sports begin on Monday, October 31^st, 2022 and go through December 21^st, 2022.

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 10th – Gold Day – Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Band Lesson Day “Make-up lessons”

Tuesday, October 11th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Wednesday, October 12th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B” and Wednesday 1

Thursday, October 13th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Friday, October 14th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

 

From Mrs. Martin: Attention all readers! R.E.A.D. Club is a VMSS tradition and YOU'RE INVITED to be part of the fun! Once a month during lunch/advisory time, join us for games and new book talks, plus get to know other students who love to read. Our first R.E.A.D. Club meeting will be Thursday, October 13th. If you want to join R.E.A.D. Club, stop by the LMC to get on the list. Passes for the meeting will be given out closer to the date.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From VMSS PTO: Please consider signing up to help out at the VMSS PTO Monthly Snack Stand and VMSS 50^th Anniversary Celebration. Click on the links below:

-Sign Up Genius for Snack Stand Volunteers 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA72CA3F4C25-monthly

-Sign Up Genius for 50th Anniversary Volunteers

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA72CA3F4C25-vmss

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

The District 196 Foundation will host its 2^nd annual Celebration event on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan. The event is a fundraiser that will support the foundation’s mission to eliminate barriers to learning for students in Independent School District 196. Guests can enjoy live music, a tour of the museum, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a short program. The event is open to all. Tickets cost $50 per person ($30 of which is tax deductible). Space is limited, so register now at www.district196foundation.org/events.

 

In lieu of attendance, the foundation welcomes donations specific to its core programs. A donation of $215 provides a student with food each weekend throughout the year. A gift of $100 restores an instrument for an aspiring musician. A contribution of $35 provides 10 books for a student in need over the summer. $1,096 provides weekend food for two children, five instruments and more than 50, new, age-appropriate books. This Club 196 level also provides recognition on our website. The foundation’s ability to fund these programs depends on support from people who share its commitment to ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to learn. To donate, visit https://www.district196foundation.org/donate

 

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 3rd, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Wednesday, October 5^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15pm – 5:15pm

PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Thursday, October 6^th – Picture Re-take in the morning

Friday, October 7^th – NO SCHOOL – Data Day for Teachers

Thursday, October 13^th – Valley Middle School of STEM 50^th Anniversary Celebration 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 3rd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Tuesday, October 4th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Wednesday, October 5th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H” and Wednesday 2

Thursday, October 6th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up lessons”

Friday, October 7th – NO SCHOOL

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Roseen: Attention National Jr. Honor Society Members:  We will have our first meeting on Thursday, Oct 6^th at 7:15AM in Mr. Roseen’s room (room 306).  Please see Mr. Roseen with any questions. 

 

From Mrs. Martin: Attention all readers! R.E.A.D. Club is a VMSS tradition and YOU'RE INVITED to be part of the fun! Once a month during lunch/advisory time, join us for games and new book talks, plus get to know other students who love to read. Our first R.E.A.D. Club meeting will be Thursday, October 13th. If you want to join R.E.A.D. Club, stop by the LMC to get on the list. Passes for the meeting will be given out closer to the date.

 

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Students please check the lost and found in the cafeteria if you are missing any clothing, lunch bags, water bottles, notebooks, etc. Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away. Student’s it is your responsibility to check for your lost items.

 

From the Administration:  All students, if you forgot something at home and you know that a parent will be dropping it off, please pick it up on the table in the vestibule in the main entrance of the school between classes or during the noontime.  Students will not be paged to pick up forgotten items.  Valley Middle School of STEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from that table.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away.

 

Parents – If you need to drop off any items for your child during the school day, please drop the item off on the table in the vestibule of the main entrance. Students will not be called/paged down to the vestibule to pick up any items. It is their responsibility to check that table during the day. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Classes being offered through Community Education:

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8)-Forestry

Wed | Oct 5 – 26 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $40 | EHS

 

Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Computer Coding Competition (grades 3-9)

Sat | Oct 8 - Nov 12 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 6 sessions | $123 | Live Online

 

Quest: An Immersive Game Experience (grades 3-8)

Mon | Oct 3 - Nov 21 | 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | skip Oct 31 | SHMS

 

The District 196 Foundation will host its 2^nd annual Celebration event on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan. The event is a fundraiser that will support the foundation’s mission to eliminate barriers to learning for students in Independent School District 196. Guests can enjoy live music, a tour of the museum, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a short program. The event is open to all. Tickets cost $50 per person ($30 of which is tax deductible). Space is limited, so register now at www.district196foundation.org/events.

 

In lieu of attendance, the foundation welcomes donations specific to its core programs. A donation of $215 provides a student with food each weekend throughout the year. A gift of $100 restores an instrument for an aspiring musician. A contribution of $35 provides 10 books for a student in need over the summer. $1,096 provides weekend food for two children, five instruments and more than 50, new, age-appropriate books. This Club 196 level also provides recognition on our website. The foundation’s ability to fund these programs depends on support from people who share its commitment to ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to learn. To donate, visit https://www.district196foundation.org/donate

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 26^th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Wednesday, October 5^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15pm – 5:15pm

PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Thursday, October 6^th – Picture Re-take in the morning

Thursday, October 13^th – Valley Middle School of STEM 50^th Anniversary Celebration 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 26^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, September 27^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, September 28^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C” and Wednesday 1

Thursday, September 29^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Friday, September 24th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”
 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Ms. Crouse: Attention 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Grade Students!!!

Are you interested in robots? Do you like Coding? Do you like LEGOS!?

Then you should join Ms. Crouse on the VMSS FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team!

Practices are after school Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:45 from Sep. 27-Nov. 29.

The first practice is set to be Tuesday, September 27^th from 2:45-4:45 in Ms. Crouse’s room in 214.

(Note: There will be additional dates on weekends for competitions and extra practices past Nov. 29th, if necessary)

 

The club works together to design, build, and code a robot built out of LEGOS to complete tasks that all relate to a global issue. We also research the issue, come up with a proposed tech-based solution, and present our project at a local competition where we will race our robots to gain the most points completing tasks. If our team does well, we can move on to the State Championship in January, or the National and Global Competitions in the Spring!

 

The fee is $50 to participate. Spots are limited to 20 students. Ask Ms. Crouse for more information!

 

From Mrs. Pelinka: Attention Curious Science Girls! 

Twin Cities Public Television is looking for people to feature in five new episodes of SciGirls for broadcast on PBS TV and the Web. Here is who they are looking for:

Girls who are 12-14 years old, curious, intelligent and excited about science, technology, engineering or math!

If you are interested, contact Arwen Tag at atag@tpt.org to be considered for our upcoming episodes in partnership with the National Parks. 

More information can be found on your Schoology grade level group page along with a PDF permission form. 

From Mrs. Martin: Attention all readers! R.E.A.D. Club is a VMSS tradition and YOU'RE INVITED to be part of the fun! Once a month during lunch/advisory time, join us for games and new book talks, plus get to know other students who love to read. Our first R.E.A.D. Club meeting will be Thursday, October 13th. If you want to join R.E.A.D. Club, stop by the LMC to get on the list. Passes for the meeting will be given out closer to the date.

 

From Mrs. Trudeau: What do you think the future will be like? How will climate change impact our cities? Explore these questions and more by joining FUTURE CITY! We are looking for team players to work together on model building, essay writing, and presenting. Click this link - https://futurecity.org/minnesota-  for more information. Stop by Ms. Trudeau’s room (207) for information, and watch for an informational meeting next week! All grades welcome.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: The 7th and 8^th grade Stock Market Game SIGN UP deadline is this Thursday, September 29. See Mrs. Spychalla for details. Teams who have already signed up should have their user names and passwords by the end of this week. Teams who already have their passwords may start playing.  

 

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Students please check the lost and found in the cafeteria if you are missing any clothing, lunch bags, water bottles, notebooks, etc. Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away. Student’s it is your responsibility to check for your lost items.

 

From the Faith Club Parent Advisors:“Faith Club is kicking off the 2022-2023 school year with See You at The Pole on September 28 at 7:30am and the first official meeting will be Friday October 14 at 7:15-7:45 in room 410 (Mrs Bellow’s room). Enjoy time with friends and meet new friends as you enjoy a donut too! Please join our social media for updates @VMS Faith Club.”

 

From the Administration:  All students, if you forgot something at home and you know that a parent will be dropping it off, please pick it up on the table in the vestibule in the main entrance of the school between classes or during the noontime.  Students will not be paged to pick up forgotten items.  Valley Middle School of STEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from that table.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away.

 

Parents – If you need to drop off any items for your child during the school day, please drop the item off on the table in the vestibule of the main entrance. Students will not be called/paged down to the vestibule to pick up any items. It is their responsibility to check that table during the day. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Classes being offered through Community Education:

Intro to Web Page Development (grades 7-9)

Tue & Thu | Sep 27 & 29 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 2 sessions | $40 | EHS

Less than 5 spots left!

 

Science Olympiad-MYSO (grades 6-8)-Forestry

Wed | Oct 5 – 26 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 4 sessions | $40 | EHS

 

Code Championship Tournament-Virtual Computer Coding Competition (grades 3-9)

Sat | Oct 8 - Nov 12 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 6 sessions | $123 | Live Online

 

Improv: Acting Without a Script (grades 6-9)

Wed | Sep 28 - Oct 26 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 5 sessions | $85 | BHMS

 

Quest: An Immersive Game Experience (grades 3-8)

Mon | Oct 3 - Nov 21 | 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. | 7 sessions | $79 | skip Oct 31 | SHMS

 

The District 196 Foundation will host its 2^nd annual Celebration event on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan. The event is a fundraiser that will support the foundation’s mission to eliminate barriers to learning for students in Independent School District 196. Guests can enjoy live music, a tour of the museum, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a short program. The event is open to all. Tickets cost $50 per person ($30 of which is tax deductible). Space is limited, so register now at www.district196foundation.org/events.

 

In lieu of attendance, the foundation welcomes donations specific to its core programs. A donation of $215 provides a student with food each weekend throughout the year. A gift of $100 restores an instrument for an aspiring musician. A contribution of $35 provides 10 books for a student in need over the summer. $1,096 provides weekend food for two children, five instruments and more than 50, new, age-appropriate books. This Club 196 level also provides recognition on our website. The foundation’s ability to fund these programs depends on support from people who share its commitment to ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to learn. To donate, visit https://www.district196foundation.org/donate

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 19^th, 2022

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, September 19^th – Fall Play Auditions after school

Tuesday, September 20^th – Fall Play Auditions after school

Wednesday, October 5^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15pm – 5:15pm

PTO Meeting at 5:15pm in the Maker Space/Conference Room

Thursday, October 13^th – Valley Middle School of STEM 50^th Anniversary Celebration 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 19^th – Gold Day

Tuesday, September 20^th – Brown Day

Wednesday, September 21^st – Gold Day

Thursday, September 22^nd – Brown Day

Friday, September 23^rd – Gold Day

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Mr. Spiegelberg: VMSS Math Team!  Do you love math?  Are you up for some challenging questions?  Want to compete against the other middle schools in our district?  Join the Math Team.  Thursday’s afterschool in Mr. Spiegelberg’s room (Room 418).  Right after school until 4:00pm every Thursday. No need to sign up, just show up.  See you Thursday!

 

From Apple Valley Rosemount Alpine Ski Team:

Attention all downhill skiers: the Apple Valley / Rosemount Alpine Ski Team booster club is hosting a ski equipment swap and information meeting at Scott Highlands MS on September 20, from 7-9 pm.  Come and learn about what ski equipment you need to be on the team.  If you already have downhill gear bring it with you for a fit check.

Details

What: AVR Alpine Team equipment information meeting

Grades: 7-12

When:  Tue, September 20, 7pm – 8pm

Where: Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA (map)

Apple Valley Rosemount Alpine Team Equipment Information Meeting

Apple Valley / Rosemount Alpine Ski Team Website

AVR Equipment Guide

Questions: Tom Schulz, AVR Head Coach Tom.schulz@district196.org

 

From Ms. Mills:

IMPORTANT! Please read….

ALL families are expected to review and acknowledge the iPad Student User Agreement, and also accept or decline the Protection Plan by 4:00pm on Monday, September 19, 2022.  After that date, anyone who has not either accepted or declined the Protection Plan will be considered to have declined and will be responsible for any costs associated with damage or loss until such time that you have actively accepted the Protection Plan.

Log into your MyPaymentsPlus account and for each child search “iPad” to display the following two activities of which you will register for one:

• 22-23 iPad User Agreement + ACCEPT Protection Plan
• 22-23 iPad User Agreement + DECLINE Protection Plan

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Students please check the lost and found in the cafeteria if you are missing any clothing, lunch bags, water bottles, notebooks, etc. Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away. Student’s it is your responsibility to check for your lost items.

 

From the Faith Club Parent Advisors:“Faith Club is kicking off the 2022-2023 school year with See You at The Pole on September 28 at 7:30am and the first official meeting will be Friday October 14 at 7:15-7:45 in room 410 (Mrs Bellow’s room). Enjoy time with friends and meet new friends as you enjoy a donut too! Please join our social media for updates @VMS Faith Club.”

 

 

From Mr. Podmers:

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!  Want to get into the Fab Lab more?  After School Fab Lab Club will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 20th.  First session runs through October 27th.  Check out the following link for info to sign-up.

Fab Lab Club Sign-up Info

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: Each year the Veteran’s group offers students an opportunity to enter an essay competition. Our students have participated for 16 years. Essay that are submitted to the Rosemount VFW are evaluated by the Veteran’s group.  Later in the year some students are honored at a recognition and receive a token of remembrance. Usually at least one student earns an impressive award. See Ms. Pelinka or Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 for the details and a handout that gives the directions.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: Reminder from the bulletin last week: The Aviation event for families will be held Saturday, September 24 at Flying Cloud Airport. Families must register on the stars of the north aviation day website. See Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 for details.

 

From the Administration:  All students, if you forgot something at home and you know that a parent will be dropping it off, please pick it up on the table in the vestibule in the main entrance of the school between classes or during the noontime.  Students will not be paged to pick up forgotten items.  Valley Middle School of STEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from that table.

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Dr. Tidwell: Students must be accompanied the whole time by a parent/guardian to attend any after school sports game(s)/matches. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

From Dr. Buchwald: Due to the abundance amount of lost and found items in the lost and found area in the cafeteria, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity at the end of each month.. Lunch boxes/bags and water bottles will be thrown away.

 

“VMSS will be partnering with Every Meal - Fighting Child Hunger to provide weekend meals to families in our school community.  Every Meal provides non-perishable food items that students can take home and share with their families over the weekend.  It is free of cost to families and bags of food will be placed in students lockers providing privacy to students.  If you know of any students/families that could use this program, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Venz (jennifer.venz@district196.org, 952-431-8783) or Mrs. Walberg (tracy.walberg@district196.org, 952-431-8312) or Mr. Bronson (john.bronson@district196.org, 952-431-8782) and we will connect with these families.  Thanks and have a great day!”

 

Parents – If you need to drop off any items for your child during the school day, please drop the item off on the table in the vestibule of the main entrance. Students will not be called/paged down to the vestibule to pick up any items. It is their responsibility to check that table during the day. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

The District 196 Foundation will host its 2^nd annual Celebration event on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan. The event is a fundraiser that will support the foundation’s mission to eliminate barriers to learning for students in Independent School District 196. Guests can enjoy live music, a tour of the museum, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a short program. The event is open to all. Tickets cost $50 per person ($30 of which is tax deductible). Space is limited, so register now at www.district196foundation.org/events.

 

In lieu of attendance, the foundation welcomes donations specific to its core programs. A donation of $215 provides a student with food each weekend throughout the year. A gift of $100 restores an instrument for an aspiring musician. A contribution of $35 provides 10 books for a student in need over the summer. $1,096 provides weekend food for two children, five instruments and more than 50, new, age-appropriate books. This Club 196 level also provides recognition on our website. The foundation’s ability to fund these programs depends on support from people who share its commitment to ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to learn. To donate, visit https://www.district196foundation.org/donate

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 12^th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, September 15th – LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR FALL SPORTS

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Attention 8^th Grade Students:

You will be swapping out your iPad next week on either September 13^th (Cross), 14^th (Roseen), or 15^th (Gallaher) during your Global Studies class.

Your old iPad will be erased upon turn in. Any questions please reach out to Nancy Mills at nancy.mills@district196.org or come visit us in the Tech Center.

 

1.       You must turn in your old 6^th Gen iPad (red tag on back) to swap out to the new 9^th Gen iPad (pink tag)

2.       All stickers must be removed off of case before you are able to swap!

3.       If you have an iPad repair fee you will remain with the 5^th or 6^th Gen iPad until the fee is paid.

4.       Any new 8^th Grade students to District 196 have already been issued a 9^th Gen iPad so they will not need to swap out.

5.       Parents are asked to log into MyPaymentPlus to Accept or Decline the iPad Protection Plan by September 19th

 

From Mr. Podmers:

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!  Want to get into the Fab Lab more?  After School Fab Lab Club will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 20th.  First session runs through October 27th.  Check out the following link for info to sign-up.

Fab Lab Club Sign-up Info

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: The Stock Market Game for 7^th and 8^th graders is starting. There are two versions – the yearlong game is from now until the end of April. The fall game is from now until December 2. Your team may register for either game. Students choose their own teams of 2 to 4 students. ALL 7^th and 8^th graders may be on teams. Come to the GTD room 416 for a registration form. There will be a 10 minute introductory meeting in the GTD hallway outside room 416 on Thursday, September 15 during each of the 7^th and 8^th grade advisories. Students who come will get passes to give to their advisory teacher when the meeting is over.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: Each year the Veteran’s group offers students an opportunity to enter an essay competition. Our students have participated for 16 years. Essay that are submitted to the Rosemount VFW are evaluated by the Veteran’s group.  Later in the year some students are honored at a recognition and receive a token of remembrance. Usually at least one student earns an impressive award. See Ms. Pelinka or Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 for the details and a handout that gives the directions.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: Reminder from the bulletin last week: The Aviation event for families will be held Saturday, September 24 at Flying Cloud Airport. Families must register on the stars of the north aviation day website. See Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 for details.

 

From Ms. Gunn: Ever wondered what it would feel like to be on stage?  Well here’s your chance!  The time has come for the VMSS Fall Play.  Audition packets will be available next week outside of room 118 (next to the cafeteria).  Packets must be taken home and filled out by students and parents.  Audition forms must be turned in to the basket outside room 118 by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16^TH.  Auditions will be held Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20.

 

 

 

From the Administration:  All students, if you forgot something at home and you know that a parent will be dropping it off, please pick it up on the table in the vestibule in the main entrance of the school between classes or during the noontime.  Students will not be paged to pick up forgotten items.  Valley Middle School of STEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from that table.

 

From Mr. Tidwell: All students interested in participating in school sports MUST have a sports physical on file with the school. The fee to participate is $110.00. Please register on-line through MyPaymentPlus.

7^th and 8^th graders interested in participating in fall sports have the option to sign up for: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball.

6^th grade students may participate in Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Tennis this fall.

 

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

"VMSS will be partnering with Every Meal - Fighting Child Hunger to provide weekend meals to families in our school community.  Every Meal provides non-perishable food items that students can take home and share with their families over the weekend.  It is free of cost to families and bags of food will be placed in students lockers providing privacy to students.  If you know of any students/families that could use this program, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Venz (jennifer.venz@district196.org, 952-431-8783) or Mrs. Walberg (tracy.walberg@district196.org, 952-431-8312) or Mr. Bronson (john.bronson@district196.org, 952-431-8782) and we will connect with these families.  Thanks and have a great day!”

 

Parents – If you need to drop off any items for your child during the school day, please drop the item off on the table in the vestibule of the main entrance. Students will not be called/paged down to the vestibule to pick up any items. It is their responsibility to check that table during the day. Thank you for your cooperation!

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Tuesday, September 6^th, 2022 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, September 6^th– Fall Sports Registration is on-line In Campus - MyPaymentPlus – Boys and Girls Soccer (7^th

Wednesday, September 7^th - Fall Sports Registration is on-line In Campus -  MyPaymentPlus – Boys and Girls Soccer (7^th & 8^th), Boys and Girls Cross Country (6^th, 7^th, & 8^th) Girls Tennis 6^th, 7^th, 8^th), Girls Volleyball (7^th & 8^th).

Thursday, September 8th – Fall Sports Begin after school

School Picture Day! All students should get their picture taken on this day regardless if you are purchasing pictures or not.  Pictures need to be taken for student ID cards and for the yearbook!

 

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From the Administration:  All students, if you forgot something at home and you know that a parent will be dropping it off, please pick it up on the table in the vestibule in the main entrance of the school between classes or during the noontime.  Students will not be paged to pick up forgotten items.  Valley Middle School of STEM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from that table.

 

From Mr. Tidwell: All students interested in participating in school sports MUST have a sports physical on file with the school. The fee to participate is $110.00. Please register on-line through MyPaymentPlus.

7^th and 8^th graders interested in participating in fall sports have the option to sign up for: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball.

6^th grade students may participate in Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Tennis this fall.

 

From Mrs. Spychalla: This year the International Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, September 24 at Flying Cloud Airport. Although the title on their website says “Girls in Aviation”, ALL students and their families are invited. Families MUST register with Stars of the North Aviation Day and are encouraged to register soon since registration is limited. Students should see Mrs. Spychalla in room 416 if they have questions. Although this is not a school sponsored event, many VMSS families have attended in past years.   

 

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Parents – If you need to drop off any items for your child during the school day, please drop the item off on the table in the vestibule of the main entrance. Students will not be called/paged down to the vestibule to pick up any items. It is their responsibility to check that table during the day. Thank you for your cooperation!