Kodiak Family Update
05/17/21 - 05/21/21
Our Mission: Partners in Learning, Preparing for the Future
In this Update
- From the Principal
- Upcoming Events
- District COVID-19 Information
- Summer School Information
- Micron Tech Camp
- Withdrawing a Student
- Kodiak Coaches' Den
- Important Links
From the Principal
Kodiak Families,
Congratulations Kodiaks for finishing the ISATs!! Students were resilient and showed us that true Kodiaks work hard and show determination!
Please join us for our last PTSO meeting on Wednesday, May 19th in the VMS library. The PTSO will be electing new officers for the 2021-2022 school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Kodiaks!
Partners in learning,
Will Schumaker, Principal
Congratulations Sienna Meuser!
Congrats to Victory's very own Annie Meuser. Annie not only represented VMS at the district art show, but also took home the Meridian Ars Commission Award! Annie's incredible artwork titled, "Lily Pads" will be "wrapped" around a traffic box for public display in our community! Way to go Annie!
May Upcoming Dates
18 - Popcorn Grams sold during lunches
19 - ISAT Testing, Make-ups
19 - PTSO meeting, 7 pm, VMS library
27 - 8th grade awards assembly, live streamed, 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM
27 - 8th Grade academic celebration, 3.5 cumulative GPA, NOON to 3 pm
June Upcoming Dates
03 - Panda Express day during lunches
04 - Donut sales during lunches
10 - Last day of school!COVID-19 Important Information
Non-urgent hotlines for stakeholder questions regarding COVID-19
St. Luke's COVID hotline 208-381-9500
CDH COVID Call Center 208-321-2222
Free Math Tutoring
The Idaho state superintendent announced a new collaboration that will provide free math tutoring for middle and high school students. If you want more information to help connect secondary students, go to https://www.sde.idaho.gov/superintendent/online-tutoring.html and watch the video with Sherri Ybarra and the one with Sal Kahn (creator of Kahn Academy) for more information. Links to sign up are also there.
Middle School Summer School 2021
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL IS FULLY IN-PERSON
If your child did not pass a core class and you would like to make sure that they have the skills necessary to move to the next grade level, summer school classes are available. Please contact your grade-level counselor for additional options, placement and collaboration on summer school programs.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
All course offerings are tentative. Classes with fewer than 15 students may be canceled. It is important that students consult his/her counselor regarding class choice to ensure correct credit placement. Please take time to make sure that no mistakes are made on the registration form to ensure proper class placement in summer school. If you are scheduled for a class that is canceled, the summer school staff will contact you to let you know. Counselors will be able to verify class placement prior to the beginning of summer school.
6th Grade Courses:
- Math 6 A
- Math 6 B
- English 6A Literature & Strategies
- English 6A Writing Composition
- English 6B Literature & Strategies
- English 6B Writing Composition
7th Grade Courses:
- English 7A Literature & Strategies
- English 7A Writing Composition
- English 7B Literature & Strategies
- English 7B Writing Composition
- Life Science
- Math 7A
- Math 7B
- World Civilization
8th Grade Courses:
- English 8A
- English 8B
- Math 8A
- Math 8B
- Physical Science
- Western Geographical
- Health P1
- Health P2
NOTE: Each class is 6 weeks and equals a semester.
PAYMENT:
There is no fee to attend Middle School Summer School. Please have your home School Counselor fill out the “At Risk” form to qualify.
The link below will take you directly to the webpage for dates and location, more details and the application.
Withdrawing a Student from Victory Middle School
If you will be withdrawing your student from Victory Middle School, please contact the registrar (Leah Westfall) at least two days prior to your student’s last day at the school. We have a simple form to complete and some basic information to collect in order for your student to make a smooth transition to his/her next educational environment. Please be prepared to return all items that have been checked out to your student (ie. laptop, charger, stylus, hotspot, textbooks, building access badge, etc.) Thank you in advance for your communication and assistance.
Kodiak Coaches' Den
Spring sports covid guidelines for spectators:
· 7th grade basketball: 2 spectators per athlete allowed at both home and away games. Masks required indoors.
· Track & tennis: 4 spectators per athlete. Socially distance when possible.
Attention football players who will be attending Mountain View High School next year: Please find information from Coach Benedick here Football / About Victory Football (westada.org)
Covid-19 reminders: Please do not send your child to practices and competitions if he/she is not feeling well. Each athlete is encouraged to have their own water bottle and hand sanitizer.
For more information about Covid-19 and athletics visit https://www.westada.org/domain/11103
Questions? Contact athletic director Scott Dew dew.scott@westada.org
Did you know you can follow Victory athletics on Twitter? @VictoryMiddle
Go Kodiaks!
Important Web Links
Below is a list of important links that can be found on the VMS and West Ada websites.
About Victory Middle School
Established: August 2016
Email: schumaker.william@westada.org
Website: www.westada.org/vms
Location: 920 West Kodiak Drive, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 350-4443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoryMiddle/
Twitter: @VictoryMiddle