Weekly Announcements

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, February 2^nd, 2026 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, February 2^nd – Thursday, February 5^th – Scholastic Bookfair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, February 4^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 – 5 pm

Thursday, February 5^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, February 6^th – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, February 10^th – PTO Snack Stand during all lunches

Wednesday, February 11^th – PTO Meeting in room 201 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Friday, February 13^th – 7^th grade Career Fair 8:00- 10:30 am

7^th Grade Party 2:45 – 4:45 pm here at VMSS

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, February 2^nd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Tuesday, February 3^rd– Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “I & Make-up’s”

Wednesday, February 4^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-Up’s”

Thursday, February 5^th – NO SCHOOL

Friday, February 6^th – NO SCHOOL

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

TRY RUGBY CAMP - Middle School Boys & Girls

Our district club rugby program is offering a K-8 Try Rugby Camp, Saturdays on February 7th, 14th and 21st, from 11:30-1PM at the Rosemount Irish Dome. The cost is only $30 and all players receive a t-shirt. This is a great opportunity to learn what rugby is about before our spring season kicks into gear.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Our program is District-wide, open to all kids and schools. As a club sport, our Varsity players can earn their letter.

Go to www.eaasports.org/rugby for more information on the camp, regular season and registration links. Please direct any questions to Eric Curtin, Director of Rugby, at rugby@eaasports.org.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 26^th, 2026 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Saturday, January 24^th – Speech meet at Black Hawk Middle School at 9am

Saturday, January 31^st – Speech meet at Cottage Grove at 9 am

Monday, February 2^nd – Thursday, February 5^th – Scholastic Bookfair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, February 4^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 – 5 pm

Thursday, February 5^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, February 6^th – NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 26^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Tuesday, January 27^th– Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Wednesday, January 28^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

Thursday, January 29^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Friday, January 30^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Hanson: Last Day for Lost and Found is February 4^th, 2026. Unclaimed items will be donated on February 9^th.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 19^th, 2026 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, January 19^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Saturday, January 24^th – Speech meet at Black Hawk Middle School at 9am

Saturday, January 31^st – Speech meet at Cottage Grove at 9 am

Monday, February 2^nd – Thursday, February 5^th – Scholastic Bookfair in the Library Media Center

Wednesday, February 4^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 – 5 pm

Thursday, February 5^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, February 6^th – NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 19^th – NO SCHOL

Tuesday, January 20^th– Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up lessons”

Wednesday, January 21^st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Thursday, January 22^nd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

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

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, January 12^th, 2026 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, January 13^th – PTO Snack Stand open during all lunches

Wednesday, January 14^th – PTO Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm in room 201

Thursday, January 15^th – Student of the Month Breakfast

Creative Con Field Trip

Saturday, January 17^th – Speech Meet at Rosemount Middle School 9:00 am

Monday, January 19^th – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, January 12^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, January 13^th– Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Wednesday, January 14^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Thursday, January 15^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Friday, January 16^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “I and Make-up’s”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, December 15^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Now – December 19th – 7^th grade boys basketball sign-ups are taking place on EduTrak

Tuesday, December 16^th – Choir Concerts at AVHS

6^th grade concert at 6:00 pm

7^th grade concert at 7:00 pm

8^th grade concert at 8:00 pm

Wednesday, December 17^th – Winter I Sports End

Monday, December 22^nd – Friday, January 2^nd – NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK

Monday, January 5^th – School Resumes

Winter II Sports Begin - 7^th grade Boys Basketball meet in the gym after school

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, December 15^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, December 16^th– Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Wednesday, December 17^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Thursday, December 18^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

Friday, December 19^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Jotter – 7^th grade boys basketball sign-ups are taking place NOW through December 19^th. 7^th grade boys must have a valid sports physical in the main office by 3:00 pm on DECEMBER 19^TH, 2025 in order to sign up. Sports Physicals are good for 3 years. The cost for 7^th grade boys basketball is $110.00.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, December 8^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, December 9^th – PTO Snack Stand during all lunches

6^th grade Band Concerts – 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, December 10^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-5 pm. Sign up on-line

High School Prep Night for 8^th graders and parents 5:30 pm

Thursday, December 11^th – 7^th grade band concert at 5:30 pm and 8^th grade band concert at 7:30 pm.

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, December 8^th – Gold Day - Band Lesson Day “D”

Tuesday, December 9^th– Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

Wednesday, December 10^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Thursday, December 11^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

Friday, December 12^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up’s”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Hanson – Lost and Found items will be donated to a local charity on December 11^th. Students, please check the lost and found for any lost/misplaced items.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 24^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL

Friday, November 28^th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 24^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “Make Ups”

Tuesday, November 25^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “End of Tri 1"

Wednesday, November 26^th – No School "Staff Development Day"

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Day - No School

Friday, November 28^th – Thanksgiving Break - No School

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 17^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, November 25^th – Last Day of Tri 1

Wednesday, November 26^th – NO SCHOOL – Staff Development Day

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL

Friday, November 28^th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 17^th – Gold Day - Band Lesson Day “F”

Tuesday, November 18^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Wednesday, November 19^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Thursday, November 20^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

Friday, November 21^st – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 10^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, November 11^th – PTO Snack Stand – all lunches

Wednesday, November 12^th – PTO Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm Room 201

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 10^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, November 11^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, November 12^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Thursday, November 13^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Friday, November 14^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, November 3^rd, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, November 11^th – PTO Snack Stand – all lunches

Wednesday, November 12^th – PTO Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm Room 201

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, November 3^rd – Gold Day - Band Lesson Day “F”

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

Wednesday, November 5^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Thursday, November 6^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make up lesson day”

Friday, November 7^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make up lesson day”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Ms. Walberg: Executive Functioning Skills Activities during iFocus

Executive functioning skills are a set of mental processes that help us manage ourselves to get things done, enabling us to plan, organize, manage time, focus, and control impulses. They act as the brain's "command center" to help with everyday tasks like homework, work, and social interactions, and include skills like working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These skills are developed over time and can be improved with practice and strategies. 

Key Executive Functioning Skills: Impulse Control, Emotional Control, Flexible Thinking, Working Memory, Self-Monitoring, Planning & Prioritizing, Task Initiation, and Organization

We will be learning and assessing our current abilities in a different Executive Functioning Skill each month. We will also get ideas for how to improve in that skill and determine things to try.

October, we learned about Organizational Skills. Check in with your student on what things they are trying to improve their organization skills. 

Want more information about Executive Functioning Skills and how to help your student? See articles linked below:

Article: 5 Ways to Build Your Teen’s Executive Function Skills by Fraser

Article: 10 Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Executive Skills by Additude

Article: Helping Kids Who Struggle with Executive Functions by Child Mind Institute

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 27^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, October 27^th – Winter I Sports Begin after school

Wednesday, October 29^th – Picture Retake Day only until 10:00 am

Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 30^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, October 31^st – NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 27^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “C”

Tuesday, October 28^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Wednesday, October 29^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “E”

Thursday, October 30^th – NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 31st – NO SCHOOL

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Hanson: Students, please check the lost and found by room 508 to see if you have any items there. All remaining lost and found clothing/shoes will be given to a local charity on Monday, November 3^rd. Any water bottles and lunch bags will be tossed.

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

6^th grade-

Mrs. Walberg, 6^th grade counselor was in your student’s MN Studies class this past week doing a lesson on MoveMindfully Activities.  Questions to ask your 6^th grade student: What are MoveMindfully activities?  What is their plan on when/where they are going to practice MoveMindfully activities?  What was their favorite MoveMindful activitiy that they can show you?  (If they don’t remember, they can refer to their MoveMindfully worksheet assignment submitted in their MN Studies Schoology course, question #7).

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 20^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

NOW – Thursday, October 23^rd – Winter I Sports sign-ups for 7^th & 8^th grade Girls Basketball and Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade students

Friday, October 24^th – 6^th Grade Party here at VMSS 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Saturday, October 25^th – Trunk or Treat in Southview Parking Lot

Wednesday, October 29^th – Picture Retake Day only until 10:00 am

Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 30^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, October 31^st – NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 20^th – Gold Day - Band Lesson Day “H”

Tuesday, October 21^st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

Wednesday, October 22^nd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

Thursday, October 23^rd – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Friday, October 24^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Hanson: Students, please check the lost and found by room 508 to see if you have any items there. All remaining lost and found clothing/shoes will be given to a local charity on Monday, November 3^rd. Any water bottles and lunch bags will be tossed.

From Mr. Jotter: Winter I Sports sign-ups start on Monday, October 6^th and CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23^RD AT 11:59 PM. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Winter I Sports consist of Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th graders. Girls Basketball for ONLY 7^th and 8^th grade girls. Students wanting to participate in Winter I Sports need to have a sports physical on file with the school NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22^ND.  Sports Physicals are good for 3 years. The cost to participate in sports is $110.00.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 13^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

NOW – Thursday, October 23^rd – Winter I Sports sign-ups for 7^th & 8^th grade Girls Basketball and Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade students

Tuesday, October 14^th – PTO – Snack Stand during all lunches

Thursday, October 16^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

Friday, October 17^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

Friday, October 24^th – 6^th Grade Party here at VMSS 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Saturday, October 25^th – Trunk or Treat in Southview Parking Lot

Wednesday, October 29^th – Picture Retake Day only until 10:00 am

Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 30^th – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, October 31^st – NO SCHOOL

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 13^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, October 14^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Wednesday, October 15^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Thursday, October 16^th – NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 17^th – NO SCHOOL

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mrs. Hanson: Students, please check the lost and found by room 508 to see if you have any items there. All remaining lost and found clothing/shoes will be given to a local charity on Monday, November 3^rd. Any water bottles and lunch bags will be tossed.

From Mr. Jotter: Winter I Sports sign-ups start on Monday, October 6^th and CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23^RD AT 11:59 PM. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Winter I Sports consist of Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th graders. Girls Basketball for ONLY 7^th and 8^th grade girls. Students wanting to participate in Winter I Sports need to have a sports physical on file with the school NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22^ND.  Sports Physicals are good for 3 years. The cost to participate in sports is $110.00.

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Mr. Bronson: “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 student’s lockers providing privacy to students.  If you know of any students/families that could use this program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Johnson (niki.johnson@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!”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, October 6^th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, October 6^th – Thursday, October 23^rd – Winter I Sports sign-ups for 7^th & 8^th grade Girls Basketball and Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade students

Tuesday, October 14^th – PTO – Snack Stand during all lunches

Thursday, October 16^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

Friday, October 17^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

Friday, October 24^th – 6^th Grade Party here at VMSS 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Saturday, October 25^th – Trunk or Treat in Southview Parking Lot

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, October 6^th – Gold Day - Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

Tuesday, October 7^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “A”

Wednesday, October 8^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Thursday, October 9^th – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Friday, October 10^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

From Mr. Jotter: Winter I Sports sign-ups start on Monday, October 6^th and CLOSE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23^RD AT 11:59 PM. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Winter I Sports consist of Wrestling for 6^th, 7^th & 8^th graders. Girls Basketball for ONLY 7^th and 8^th grade girls. Students wanting to participate in Winter I Sports need to have a sports physical on file with the school NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22^ND.  Sports Physicals are good for 3 years. The cost to participate in sports is $110.00.

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Mr. Bronson: “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 student’s lockers providing privacy to students.  If you know of any students/families that could use this program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Johnson (niki.johnson@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!”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 29th 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, September 30^th – 7th Grade Vision Testing

Thursday, October 16^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

Friday, October 17^th – NO SCHOOL – MEA Teacher Convention

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 29^th – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “E”

Tuesday, September 30^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “F”

Wednesday, October 1^st – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “G”

Thursday, October 2^nd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “H”

Friday, October 3^rd – Brown Day – Band Lesson Day “Make-up Lessons”

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

Attention all NJHS members: we will have our first meeting of the year on Thursday, Oct 2^nd at 7:15AM in Mr. Roseen’s room.  Attendance is required.  Please see Mr. Roseen with any questions.

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Mr. Bronson: “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 student’s lockers providing privacy to students.  If you know of any students/families that could use this program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Johnson (niki.johnson@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!”

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 22nd, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Wednesday, September 24^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 25^th – STEM Fitness & Wellness Night for students and families 5:00 -7:00 pm

Friday, September 26^th – NO SCHOOL – Staff Data Analysis Day

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 22nd – Brown Day - Band Lesson Day “A”

Tuesday, September 23rd – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “B”

Wednesday, September 24^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “C”

Thursday, September 25^th – Gold Day – Band Lesson Day “D”

Friday, September 26^th – NO SCHOOL

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dear District 196 Middle and Parent/Guardian,

Impaired vision and/or hearing can drastically impact a student’s ability to learn. During the months of September and October, District 196 nurses have partnered with the Eagan Lions Club to provide FREE vision screenings for 7th students under the MD5M Lions KidSight Foundation’s vision screening program.

Members of the Lions Club have been certified in the use of a vision screener. The vision screener is capable of screening for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, pupil size deviations, and gaze deviations. The individual screening of students only takes a few seconds and is performed from a distance of about three feet. Students are screened WITH any corrective lenses like glasses or contacts. No eye drops are administered.

If the student does not pass the screening, a vision referral letter will be sent home recommending further examination by an eye professional. No notice will be provided if the student passes. If you do not want your child screened or you have questions, please contact your child’s school nurse. 

Sincerely,

District 196 Health Services

District 196 Screening Schedule:

Conference sign-ups start one week before the actual conference date.

Go to: https://vmss.district196.org/families/conferences and click on the Conference Scheduler.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 15th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Wednesday, September 24^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 25^th – STEM Fitness & Wellness Night for students and families 5:00 -7:00 pm

Friday, September 26^th – NO SCHOOL – Staff Data Analysis Day

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 15^th – Gold Day

Tuesday, September 16^th – Brown Day

Wednesday, September 17^th – Gold Day

Thursday, September 18^th – Brown Day

Friday, September 19^th – Gold Day

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: (New announcements are in italic)

PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dear District 196 Middle and Parent/Guardian,

Impaired vision and/or hearing can drastically impact a student’s ability to learn. During the months of September and October, District 196 nurses have partnered with the Eagan Lions Club to provide FREE vision screenings for 7th students under the MD5M Lions KidSight Foundation’s vision screening program.

Members of the Lions Club have been certified in the use of a vision screener. The vision screener is capable of screening for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, pupil size deviations, and gaze deviations. The individual screening of students only takes a few seconds and is performed from a distance of about three feet. Students are screened WITH any corrective lenses like glasses or contacts. No eye drops are administered.

If the student does not pass the screening, a vision referral letter will be sent home recommending further examination by an eye professional. No notice will be provided if the student passes. If you do not want your child screened or you have questions, please contact your child’s school nurse. 

Sincerely,

District 196 Health Services

District 196 Screening Schedule:

Conference sign-ups start one week before the actual conference date.

Go to: https://vmss.district196.org/families/conferences and click on the Conference Scheduler.

VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Monday, September 8th, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Monday, September 8^th – Fall Sports Start after school – listen to the announcements as to where you will meet.

Safety Day

Tuesday, September 9^th – PTO Snack Stand during all lunches

Wednesday, September 10^th – PTO Meeting at VMSS room 201 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Wednesday, September 24^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 25^th – STEM Fitness & Wellness Night for students and families 5:00 -7:00 pm

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, September 8^th – Brown Day

Tuesday, September 9^th – Gold Day

Wednesday, September 10^th – Brown Day

Thursday, September 11^th – Gold Day

Friday, September 12^th – Brown Day

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? Eagle time choir might be for you! Eagle time choir is an opportunity for students in all grades to sing and perform. Due to limited spots, there will be auditions so please reach out to Mr. Adedeji by email or in person as soon as possible. Sign ups will close on Friday, September 12th.

6th Grade Eagle time Choir will take place on MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS during the 2nd half of Eagle time

7th Grade Advisory Choir will take place on TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS during the 2nd half of Eagle time

8th Grade Advisory Choir will take place on TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS during the 1st half of Eagle time

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! Thank you!

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:

From Ms. Walberg: 6^th grade families:

1.       This week your 6^th grade student received a paper planner to use to keep track of assignments.  We went over these slides with a video during Eagle time to introduce the paper planners and how to use them.  We will be practicing this method of organization this trimester.  Tip-instead of asking your 6^th grade student what they did at school today or what they have for homework, ask them “Let me see you planner”.

2.       Did you miss the 6^th grade parent presentation with Mr. Jotter and Mrs. Walberg during Open House?  No worries, check out the presentation slides

Conference sign-ups start one week before the actual conference date.

Go to: https://vmss.district196.org/families/conferences and click on the Conference Scheduler.

 VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL of STEM
WEEKLY BULLETIN
For the week of Tuesday, September 2^nd, 2025 

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS AT VMS:

Tuesday, September 2nd – Fall Sports Sign-ups on Edu Trak

Wednesday, September 3rd – Fall Sports Sign-ups on Edu Trak

Thursday, September 4^th – Fall Sports Sign-ups on Edu Trak

School Picture Day – starting at 8 am.

Friday, September 5^th – Fall Sports Sign-ups on Edu Trak

Monday, September 8^th – Fall Sports Start after school – listen to the announcements as to where you will meet.

STAFF AND STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tuesday, September 2^nd – Brown Day

Wednesday, September 3^rd – Gold Day

Thursday, September 4^th – Brown Day

Friday, September 5^th – Gold Day

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. Jotter: 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 EduTrak.

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.