A special thank you to our amazing VMS PTSO and Student Council for making Valentine's Day grams an opportunity for students to receive at VMS. It was also fun watching students look at their lockers and find hearts to share with each other in each grades' halls.
The Big Sky Basketball Championships will be from March 9-13th. Our VMS community is invited to purchase tickets via the provided link to fundraise $3 for each ticket sold to each game. Please click on this link to access the entire flyer information: https://5il.co/2etn3 If you have any questions at all, please contact stoor.jennifer@westada.org
Starting Feb. 19th, VMS Student Council will be conducting a Food Drive to support the Idaho Food Bank. Students are encouraged to bring at least three cans each, so that our school could raise at least 3,000 food items for the food bank. Please read suggested items and further details here: https://5il.co/2epi0
Thank you in advance for your support!
Click this VMS PTSO link to communicate your desire to help the PTSO: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesiFDkJux3efbeo2-y4g31NwLWvx3YBi_uJxDm5QcREPN4qA/viewform
If you would like to help with our upcoming Blood Drive, Basketball Concessions or Theater Performances, please use these links:
DONATE BLOOD! We need donors and volunteers to help manage the sign in table. Please check your schedule to see how you can help. Details are in the links below.
Sign in Table Volunteer link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44A4A72EA5FC1-47800417-volunteers#/
Donor Information link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P4ZGBYWYWv6Hfi13oygHGKEuuw9rL2kG/view?usp=drive_link
PLUS...don't miss out on these volunteer opportunities!
School Musical February 21-24 - ticket sales/ushers volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-47590317-victory
Boys Basketball Concessions Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45AFA82FA3F58-47185385-boys
Still a few Spirit Wear items left so come get a deal while supplies last!
http://victoryptsostore.company.site/
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBERS of the MONTH: Bethany Updike and Angela Ashton! Both staff members were recognized during our monthly staff meeting for their outstanding contributions to our positive VMS culture! Their work with students, staff and the community has been helpful to all and is much appreciated. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK, Finn Taylor! Mrs. Summers said the following about Finn:
"Finn always works diligently on his schoolwork and puts his best into every task, but I have noticed that when he finishes his work, he quietly and happily chooses to do helpful things in our classroom like tidying up disorganized craft supplies, picking clutter up from the floor, helping others and otherwise being a great citizen in our classroom. I am so grateful to have such a responsible and trustworthy student in my class! Thanks for being awesome, Finn!"
Guided by our very talented Mr. Brendan Grzanic, our 6th grade Beginning Band performed in front of a very supportive larger audience Feb. 8th in the VMS main gym. Thanks to all who attended and performed for making this concert a success!
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK, Jennifer Shalz!
"Jennifer Shalz is an amazing intervention teacher! Students in her classes show incredible growth...even the math district team has noticed and want to find out how our students are improving in math and mastery concepts so well! Jennifer is always willing to support grade level teachers and share ideas to improve learning for all of our students. Thank you, Jennifer, for all that you do to support our students here at Victory!!"
VMS PTSO is hoping parents will help on these two amazing opportunities and events, please: School Musical February 21-24 - ticket sales/ushers volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-47590317-victory
Boys Basketball Concessions Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45AFA82FA3F58-47185385-boys
If you have not had a chance to sign up for VMS's Blood Drive Feb 20th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the library, please know that there is still a time slot open for you any of the hours given via this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM
So please don't hesitate to save a life and donate your blood!
Guided by our very talented Mrs. Katie Hatley's, our 6th grade Beginning Orchestra performed in front of a very supportive larger audience Feb. 6th in the VMS main gym. Thanks to all who attended and performed for making this concert a success!
This week at VMS:
February 5 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS 4:15pm;
February 6 - Valentines Grams on Sale $1 @ Lunches;
February 6 - 6th Grade Band - After School Rehearsal & Dinner @VMS Main Gym 3:15pm;
February 6 - 6th Grade Orchestra - Concert @ VMS Lrg. Gym 7pm;
February 7 - Valentines Grams on Sale $1 @ Lunches;
February 8 - 6th Grade Band - Spring Concert @ VMS Main 7:00pm;
February 9 - Valentines Grams on Sale $1 @ Lunches
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK, Kobe Fields!
"I know that we all know how amazing Kobe is, and how much he helps everyone in our school. I just wanted to call out another example of this though--he is making sure that each and every kid who is taking the ACCESS test next month has a computer that will work for this test! This requires him to reconfigure each student's computers, and he did with his same always present good nature. Thank you, Kobe, for helping to make our lives so much easier!"
CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie Ronk, our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Here is what Mrs. Marcoux said about Charlie.
"Charlie is always a leader in class. She comes in every day, ready to learn and eager to participate. Charlie is always responsible, putting great effort into her work and willingness to share her ideas with the rest of class. She always has a positive attitude with her teachers and classmates."
CONGRATULATIONS to the Victory cheer team for placing first in their division at the Treasure Valley Cheer Invitational last weekend! Great job to Coach Clarke and the team!
Upcoming Dates:
· 7th Grade Basketball tryouts (boys & girls): March 7th & 8th after school.
· Tennis first practice (6th, 7th, 8th grades): March 25th after school.
· Track and Field first practice (6th, 7th, 8th grades): March 25th after school.
*All student-athletes must register in Aktivate and pay fees before the first practice.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25.
THANK YOU to all those who supported our Defend the Den Event last Friday evening! We raised over $2,000 for our school but more importantly had a lot of fun! We saw so many smiles on students, staff and families alike. We appreciate you!
We have a couple opportunities for volunteers to help support our school and share a little more joy! Check your calendars and look at the links below to see where you could help. Parents with basketball players are drama students appreciate your support at these events!
School Musical February 21-24 - ticket sales/ushers volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-47590317-victory
Boys Basketball Concessions Help
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45AFA82FA3F58-47185385-boys
Are you interested in playing an instrument at VMS? Come to our VMS Instrument Petting Zoo January 31st, 2024, at 5 p.m.
For more information, click onto this flyer: https://5il.co/2dufd
Tonight, please join our VMS 8th Grade Band at a joint concert with LHMS and MVHS at MVHS Auditorium! The concert starts at 7 p.m. and with our VMS instructor Brendan Grzanic in the lead promises to be fantastic!
The annual District Art Show is coming up and all VMS students are eligible to submit an art entry. One VMS student's artwork will be selected to represent our school at the district art show in April. Deadline to get your art and paperwork to Mrs. King in the Art Room is February 28th. All the general information and parent information documents are on the district website or copies can be picked up in the art room. We look forward to seeing the creative and imaginative artwork from our students!
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Charlotte Cosio! Here is what Mrs. Strickler said about Charlotte:
"Charlotte comes to class prepared and ready to learn. She is kind to everyone. She is also helpful to students and teachers. Charlotte exhibits a growth mindset when changes happen in the classroom."
