Kodiak Family Update
04/18/22 - 04/22/22
Our Mission: Partners in Learning, Preparing for the Future
From the Principal
Kodiak Family,
We are beginning the process of administering the state assessments for ELA (6/7/8), math (6/7/8), and science (8th grade only). On assessment days, please make sure your student has corded headphones, a charged laptop, charger, and water bottle.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Kodiaks!
Partners in learning,
Will Schumaker, Principal
Upcoming Dates
18~20 - Sandlot tickets available to by at lunches
18 - 8th grade Idaho State Science Assessment
19 - 8th grade Idaho State Science Assessment
21 - Panda Express during lunches
22 - Donut sales during ALL lunches
22 - Late work DEADLINE
04 - ELA Performance Idaho State Assessment testing schedule (1st - 6th periods)
05 - Math Performance and Computer Adapted Idaho State Assessment testing schedule (Advisory - 6th periods)
06 - ELA Computer Adapted Idaho State Assessment testing schedule (Advisory - 3rd periods)
09-13 - Idaho State Assessment make-ups, library
10 - Choir Concert, 7 pm MVHS
12 - Sandlot Event at 5 pm, VMS
12 - Panda Express order forms DUE
16 - I-Ready math Diagnostic, schoolwide testing schedule (Advisory - 6th periods)
16~18 - Popsicle Gram Sales during lunches
18~24 - Book Fair
19 - Panda day during lunches
20 - 8th grade ONLY: Warrior Day & Awards Assembly
23 - Popsicle grams delivered at lunch
24 - 8th grade ONLY: Wahooz Academic Celebration
25 - FUPTP60 End of year celebration
26 - Yearbook distribution during 7th period
27 - Music Finals
30 - Memorial day, NO SCHOOL
31 - Social Studies/PE/Health Finals
June Dates
01 - ELA & Math Finals
02 - Locker Cleanout, advisory
02 - Electives & Science Finals
02 - Last day for Students!
03 - NO SCHOOL for students
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images when they understand more about the situation.
Here are some suggestions to help you support your child in a constructive and helpful way.
- Ask what your child has heard already
- Respond with honest reassurance & don't discount fears
- Avoid exposure to graphic images & repetitive media coverage
- Recognize that some children may be at greater risk of distress
- Provide thoughtful answers to common questions
- Don't worry about the perfect thing to say
- War is distressing - children may feel upset
- Bring the topic up even if children don't want to talk about it
- Seek further support when your child needs it
To read the complete article, please follow the link below.
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine - HealthyChildren.org
Fuel up to Play 60 Application
If you are interested in applying to be a student leader for next school year, please download the application found below.
Pulsera Project
From 04/18/2022 to 04/29/2022, During lunches Spanish students at Victory will be selling hand-woven bracelets, or ‘pulseras’, to empower the artists who make them in Nicaragua & Guatemala. The sale was organized through the Pulsera Project, a Fair Trade nonprofit organization that empowers and educates people in the U.S. and Central America through pulsera sales. Each bracelet is $5 dollars cash or check (made to VMS) are accepted. Student and teacher volunteers raise funds that benefit fair trade jobs, worker rights, sustainability, and education, while learning about the culture, lives, and struggles of Central Americans. The Pulsera Project’s goal is to create a more just and colorful world by encouraging conscious consumerism and social enterprise. CLICK HERE to visit the website
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents & Students
All 8th graders are required to fill out a 4-year planner for high school. Your student has been given instructions on how to fill in the planner in their advisory class. Please note that these planners need parent approval. All the information about 4-year planners can be found on the VMS website.
Click here to access all information about 4 year planners: VMS website under the 8th grade section and click on the 4-year planner instructions video.
Here you will find the YouTube video with instructions on how to save and fill out the planner. (Under 4-year planner instructions video.)
You will also find the Course Description Handbook and the 4-year planner.
Please listen to the YouTube video, encourage your student through the process, and after reviewing your student's planner, click on the Parent/Guardian Approval Link on the planner and push submit.
Thank you so much!
Math Help!
RETAKE Math ASSESSMENTS
Our Math Intervention Teacher, Mrs. Shalz, is available during the sessions listed below to provide math 6, 7, and 8 students with extra practice and an opportunity to retake assessments to demonstrate deeper understanding of the grade level math concepts. Please Note: This help is not available for students in honors or advanced math. Students in honors and advanced math should work with their math teacher to schedule a re-assessment.
Students should bring their graded Math assessment so Mrs. Shalz can help make corrections. Students are welcome to attend retake sessions even if they don’t have their graded Math assessment.
Students should get a pass from their Math Teacher or Mrs. Shalz before attending retake sessions.
ROOM: 112
TEACHER: Mrs. Shalz
Monday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Sandlot VMS Softball Game
Students VS Staff at Victory Middle School. If you loved SPACE JAM, then come out May 12th, for THE SANDLOT EVENT at VMS. This is a Victory Middle School Parent, Teacher, Student Organization sponsored Event. We will have silent auction items, food trucks, a fun talent show, face-painting and the main event, Students VS Staff in an action packed softball game. This is bound to be FUN And LOUD! Doors open at 5, GAME starts at 6. Presale tickets start March 28th. You can purchase your online tickets starting March 28th, or purchase them at lunch April 18th-20th and April 26th-28th $2 per person! Come and root on your favorite players!!! Go Kodiaks!!!
Keep your receipt you receive after online purchase to use as your ticket into the event!
MHS Volleyball Open Gym
MAVS Gym Rat Shooting Camp
Warriorettes Dance Team
Middle School Football Camp
Spikeball Spring Season Information
Athletes of the Week
7th Grade Girls Basketball - Berkley Jones
7th Grade Boys Basketball - Luke Swanson
Inclusion Basketball - Janepher Hillesland
Kodiak Coaches Corner
Thank you to Howell Orthodontics for their season long support of the Kodiaks. If you have a nominee for athlete of the week please contact our Athletic Director (pence.dane@westada.org)
The week ahead:
7GB (4/11 Home v. Eagle) (4/12 Home v. Star)
7BB (4/11 @ Eagle) (4/12 @ Star)
Picture Day (4/13) 7th Grade Basketball, Tennis, Track, and Retakes
Dane Pence
Athletic Director / PE
@victorykodiaks
About Victory Middle School
Established: 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