Victory Middle School

In honor of our students today, VMS teachers are wearing their West Ada Shirts! Thank you students for helping us help you! #WestAdaReady As you may know, Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) statewide scores were recently released. These scores provide our staff with an opportunity to evaluate the performance of our students in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) compared to our peers around the state. West Ada School District is ranked #1 amongst large traditional public-school districts in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, 16 of our schools were recognized as top 10 achievers in one or more specific categories as compared to similar districts and schools.

Reality town is a simulation activity that teaches 8th grade students to manage their finances, while recognizing education as a means to more financial stability. Students will be assigned a job and family situation and will receive a pay stub that details a monthly budget. From this budget, students will “purchase” transportation, housing, food, entertainment, and other necessities, as well as invest and practice savings habits. Volunteers are needed to run the booths at which students will identify the transportation, housing, etc., that meets both the needs of their family situation and their budget. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Materials & training will be provided on the day of the simulation. * The volunteer times from 8:00 am until 11:30am on Thurs., Nov. 30th Sign up at the link below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45795264-8thgrade#/ NOTE: Other PTSO volunteer opportunities would be for helping with Basketball concessions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45AFA82FA3F58-45020100-concessions#/

A super huge THANK YOU to the supporters and organizers of last Friday's VMS Variety Show Extravaganza! Thanks to Mrs. Beth Summers and Mrs. Lisa Callaway who both spearheaded this VMS Talent Show many left wowed by being able to witness our AMAZING VMS talented students and staff.

NO COSTUMES AT SCHOOL ON HALLOWEEN! Whether you celebrate Halloween tomorrow or not, VMS will NOT be allowing any costumes on students or staff as per district policy tomorrow at school. If you would like to submit your favorite Kodiak family Halloween picture and have our webmaster possibly feature you tomorrow digitally on our site, please submit your best picture to this yearbook submission link: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/victory_middle_school_364662/L80iHCWAGsz0YL4r4cGd03x7 Please make sure to include the name and grade of the VMS student who is included in the picture. This link can be used for ALL yearbook submissions any time throughout the year. We would greatly appreciate you to submit pictures from last Friday's VMS Variety Show Extravaganza, too, so we can continue to highlight the amazing talented students who performed last Friday.

Mrs. Katie Hatley invites all VMS Students to consider joining Snow Club. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 10th, so please click this flier link for all the information you need: https://5il.co/27xl5

CONGRATULATIONS TO Teagun Greenwalt, our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Here is what Mrs. Stoor said about Teagun: "Teagun is the best Teacher Assistant ever! She is the Equipment Engineer Extraordinaire! She was able to put together all the new Fuel Up to Play 60 equipment, some without any directions...Volleyball net, Spike ball, Frisbee Basket, 9 square, Football net, Kan Jam and Corn Hole boards. She mends tennis nets, racquets and anything else that needs fixed. I really appreciate having Teagun. She is amazing!"

TONIGHT is the VMS Variety Show Extravaganza from 6-8:30 p.m.! Don't miss your opportunity to watch talented students and staff perform, see school showcase items, buy raffle tickets for amazing prizes AND MORE! Students, TONIGHT is your opportunity to show off and dress up in your favorite Halloween costume! Next week, we will not be having any dress up days besides Friday School Spirit days. Please consider going all out and competing in the HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST TONIGHT! Thank YOU for supporting our Kodiak community!

A huge "Shout Out" to our very talented students and staff who are performing tomorrow in our VMS Variety Show Extravaganza from 6-8:30 p.m. With so many different showcases in the cafeteria and gym, you won't want to miss the halloween costume contest towards the end of this spectacular event. Admission is only $2 per person. Raffle tickets will also be sold. VMS community members who would like to purchase pre-sale tickets from our lovely PTSO ladies during any of the lunches Friday, have that chance to do so. Otherwise, please know the QR code attached or getting tickets at the door is your ticket to a fun, talented evening. Don't miss it!

Our 7/8 Grade students are giving their first performance of the school year tonight at 7:00 PM in the Main Auditorium at Mountain View High School. The concert is free, and you are invited to attend. Come out and support your VMS Musicians! Please email Mrs. Hatley if you have any questions.

PARENTS! THANK YOU so much in advance for your support of our school community events! You have TWO major opportunities to HELP THIS WEEK! It's not too late to sign up! 1) Please consider donating blood tomorrow/Wednesday, Oct. 25th, at VMS's Blood Drive; see the attached picture to get all of the details and sign up 2) Please consider helping at the VMS Variety Show Extravaganza this Friday. Check out this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45097775-variety#/

Kodiak Way Staff Member of the Week! "VMS Staff Team Congratulations to our football team and Coach Chow for winning playoff game. The team finished 3rd this season. This concludes our fall sports season. Huge thank you to all the coaches who oversaw over 250 student-athletes....the most participants of all the middle schools in West Ada. Also, shoutout to Chris Cottle, Jerren Summers, and Liz Mick for helping with the score tables this season! To recap: Cross Country- 1st place boys, 2nd place girls. Volleyball- 1st place. Football- 3rd place. Cheer - looks like a high school squad (Great job, Coach Clarke) Go Victory!"

CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Victory for being our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Grace was nominated and selected for the student of the week recognition. Below is what Mrs. Weakley said about Grace. "Grace exhibits the Kodiak Way every day in class! She's kind and helpful to classmates, respectful to teachers and peers, and shows responsibility in being prepared and getting work done. I appreciate her positive attitude in class."

Our EXTRAVAGANZA VARIETY SHOW is coming up this Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-8:30 p.m.! Students can pre-purchase tickets during their lunches with the VMS PTSO this week Weds/Thurs/Fri. Or, feel free to use the QR code and purchase tickets from the comfort of your home. Admission is $2 per person for AMAZING talented entertainment from VMS students and staff. Don't miss this exclusive event!

The Spirit Store is now open! 8th grade girls will kick off their season at home on Tuesday at 4. Come and watch them Defend the Den! Coach Ryan and Coach Stoor are excited for our new Spirit Store! There are some expensive items that are high quality, but we made sure there are also affordable items as well. There is about a one-week turnaround, and the items will be shipped to you. Victory Middle School (gearupsports.net)

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Scott Dew who is our OCTOBER STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH! Mr. Dew has a direct impact on the VMS community in his current role as Activities Director. Mr. Dew also teaches PE and Careers. Students consistently comment on how effective Mr. Dew is as a teacher and mentor. Thank you for all you do to contribute to a positive culture and community!

Friday, Oct. 20th (TOMORROW!), don't forget to bring your dollar for donuts that you can buy during your lunch break at the concession stand from our lovely PTSO helpers! Also, take this opportunity today to sign up to help PTSO at the VMS Extravaganza Oct. 27th. This link will get parents to the sign up page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45097775-variety

On Tuesday, Ms. Clarke and Mr. Martin accompanied ten 8th grade girls to the Tech Girlz Conference at College of Idaho. The girls attended STEM workshops, competed in a tech challenge, and networked with Idaho universities and STEM companies! Congratulations to Addison Gervais and her team for taking home 1st place in the Tech Challenge! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to attend again next year.

Out of 60 possible donor seats during the VMS Blood Drive, we only have about 20 people signed up to give blood! Please consider donating blood during our blood drive. Blood Drive Victory Middle School Library 920 W Kodiak Dr Meridian, ID 83642 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: VICTORYMIDDLE to schedule an appointment.

Get ready today for next week's RED RIBBON WEEK dress up opportunities! See the attached flyer for details: https://5il.co/27cmn

CONGRATULATIONS to our Kodiak Way Staff Member of the Week: Kaleb DeHaas! "Kaleb is a great advisory teacher! I have students from his advisory come to me with sticky note reminders about missing assignments or retake conversations they need to have with teachers. Thank you, Kaleb, for helping your advisory students stay on track."