Viking News
Weekly Update Volume #25 2/6/23
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Spelling Bee NEWS
Congratulations to the following Vikings for making it into our VVMS Spelling Bee:
Rebecca Chass, Nathan Coleman, Jarod Garcia, Aiden Hoover, Dhiya Prabhuram, Cristopher Ramirez, Saira Samson and Avery Westerfield
Dhiya Prabhuram and Nathan Coleman are the official 2023 VVMS Spelling Bee Co-Champions! It was well deserved after completing 37 rounds.
Progress Reports
On February 11th in Aeries you will be able to access your child's 5 week progress report.
Mark your calendar for the following bell schedule changes for the month of FEBRUARY.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - SVHS Visits 8th Grade
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - PM Homeroom ONLY
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Early Dismissal @ 12:50 PM
Early Dismissal Day
Friday, February 17, 2023
School will be dismissed at 12:50 PM.
Students will continue to be reminded that they are not allowed to visit other schools while they are in session and to be respectful to our neighborhood communities.
NO School
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents' Day.
School will resume on Tuesday, 2/21/23.
Yearbook guarantees to get every Viking in the yearbook at least 3x. Yearbooks are on sale for $70 until 4/30/23. The deadline to buy a yearbook with your name engraved on the cover is February 28, 2023. After that date, the option to personalize goes away. Plus, what a great way to commemorate your 8th grader's promotion from middle school than to get their name engraved on the cover for only $7 but this option is only available online at Jostens.com through February. Just go to www.jostens.com.
Contact Mrs. Stasie Page if you have any questions (stasie.benghiat@simivalleyusd.org).
School of Choice (SOC) - Tours - Showcase/Parent Info Night
Please share with your friends and neighbors that are interested in attending Valley View Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year.
Click on the SOC - Become a Viking below for detailed information & sign-ups.
Viking Events - Mark Your Calendar
2/15 - VVMS Showcase - See Flyer Above
2/17 - Early Dismissal @ 12:50 PM
2/20 - No School: Presidents Day Observed
2/24 - School Dance (More Info To Come)
3/9 & 3/10 - Mock Trial Competition
See volleyball practice and game schedule below under Volleyball Intramural.
Note: More detailed information will be provided in upcoming newsletters as events get closer. See below 2md Semester Viking Pride, Spirit Days and Fun Fridays.
2nd Semester Viking Pride, Spirit Days & Fun Fridays
Every THURSDAY is Viking Pride Day. Please remind your child to wear their Viking shirt or school colors every Thursday. The expectation for Spirit Days and Fun Fridays is that all clothing worn will be school appropriate and follow the school dress code policy.
Viking Pride: Every THURSDAY
Spirit Days:
2/17 - Neon
3/3 - 60's & 70's
3/10 - Gold & Glitter
3/24 - Monochrome (solid color)
4/14 - High School Spirit
5/4 - May the 4th Be With You (Star Wars)
5/5 - Viking Pride Day
5/19 - 40's & 50's
5/26 - Anything But A Backpack
Fun Fridays: Fun Fridays are for those students participating in the theme dress up for that day.
2/10 - Western
2/24 - College
3/17 - Green
4/21 - Pirate & Pixie
4/28 - Twin Day
5/12 - Hawaiian
Note: More detailed information will be provided in upcoming newsletters as events get closer.
Volleyball Intramural
PRACTICES: 2:50 - 4:00 PM
BOYS: Tuesday (2/7), Thursday (2/9), Thursday (2/16) & Thursday (2/23)
GIRLS: Wednesday (2/8), Thursday (2/9), Thursday (2/16) & Thursday (2/23)
GAMES Schedule 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Team Play Order: 6th Grade, A Team & B Team
BOYS: Tuesday Game @ Sinaloa (2/14)
Wednesday Game @ Hillside (2/22)
Tuesday Game @ VVMS vs. Sinaloa (2/28)
Thursday Game @ VVMS vs. Hillside (3/2)
GIRLS: Monday Game @ Sinaloa (2/13)
Tuesday Game @ Hillside (2/21)
Monday Game @ VVMS vs. Sinaloa (2/27)
Wednesday Game @ VVMS vs. Hillside (3/1)
If you have specific questions, please feel free to email or have your child see Coach LaRock in E-10 during Homeroom or the girl’s PE office (kari.larock@simivalleyusd.org).
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise
The Rotary Club Four-Way Test Essay Contest: Entries MUST be received by Sunday, February 26, 2023. Please review the the flyer below for the essay contest guidelines. If you have any questions you can email John Baxter at johnbaxter878@gmail.com
Community Events/Flyers
ATTENDANCE is IMPORTANT
Good attendance equals improved school performance. Please call the office if your child is absent to avoid a truancy. (Absences that are not cleared within 5 days automatically turn to a truant.) Valley Views 24 Hour Attendance Line is 805-520-6820 option 2 or ext. 1320. Please avoid tardies for your child. It is very important to be at school on time as it enables classroom learning to be more effective.
Valley View Middle School
3347 Tapo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone: 805-520-6820 Fax: 805-520-6157
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Student School Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:35 PM