VMS Family Weekly Update
February 23rd, 2023
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you for your flexibility with our Parent Teacher Conferences! Day 2 will be held on March 1st.
Yearbook Order
It's that time of year! Order your yearbooks with the link below:
Yearbook Order
Upcoming 8th Grade Parent Night
On Monday March 20th from 6:00-7:30 there will be an informational parent night that will be held at the high school. More information will come next week.
Positivity Project
Dear Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love of Learning. Love of learning means you master new topics on your own or in school.
Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize of a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.
Developing a love of learning is highly beneficial for an individual. It means that they are intrinsically motivated to deepen their existing skills and abilities, or learn something completely new. Since intrinsically motivated action is correlated with positive emotions, those who act on their love of learning may also have enhanced mental and physical health. Additionally, individuals who love learning have the desire and ability to overcome challenges, due to a sense of autonomy and control over their environment.
To practice and encourage the character strength of love of learning with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Week at a Glance
Follow the links in the document below for a Week at a Glance from your students teachers.
Math Counts
MATHCOUNTS is an extracurricular math program which builds problem solving skills by solving complex problems rooted in mathematics. There are also annual Chapter and (if a student qualifies) State competitions. If your child embraces challenges and is looking for an opportunity to expand their academic and career opportunities in the future, have them consider joining. Meetings are held every Monday after school from 2:30-3:30 in room 505.
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact Saleem Ismail, VMS MATHCOUNTS Coach and Paraprofessional, at (269) 321-1331 or at his email: sismail@vicksburgschools.org. Thank you very much!
New from the Vicksburg District Library
Bulldog Break Time Designed for teens in grades 6 – 12, this program is held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month from 2:45 – 4:15 pm. (Mar. 9 & 23). This event provides a safe space for teens and tweens to get together and have fun. We have crafts, games, social activities, and tasty treats. Free event, snacks provided.
Teen Space/ Game Time Designed for teens in grades 6 – 12, this program is held on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month from 4:15 – 5:45 pm. (Mar. 9 & 23). We have a Nintendo Switch and games for people under 18! All supplies provided along with fun snacks.
Susan Kallewaard
Youth Services Librarian
Vicksburg District Library
215 S Michigan Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097
269-649-1648
skallewaard@vicksburglibrary.org
Athletics
When picking up your students from athletic events, please park in the parking lot so busses can enter the bus loop to drop students off. Thank you!
Just a reminder, new for 2022, physicals must be uploaded online to planeths.com.
Students login with their school email address and password: bigteams. Parents click "Sign up" and follow the directions. Or via your mobile phone: send a text to 69274 containing S44917 in the message for a quick account code.
Athletes can not participate in MHSAA sports unless their digital forms are complete.
Sports Offered By Season
Sports for MS
6th- Cross Country (Fall), Wrestling (Winter)
7th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April)
8th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April)
Club Sports
6th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (January) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring)
7th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (January) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring)
8th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (January) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring)
Feedback:
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Important Dates
3/1- Conferences 4-7
3/3- Half day dismissal 10:56
3/6-3/17 STAR testing
3/12- Daylight Savings Time Starts
3/13- Board Meeting 7:00
3/16- Free Vision Screening for all students
3/17- Anthony Ianni Speaker coming for an assembly
3/20- 8th Grade Parent Night 6:00-7:30 at HS
3/23- Half day of school
3/24- No School
3/27-3/31 No School Spring Break
