VMS Family Weekly Update
April 12th, 2024
Weekly Bulldog Winners!
Congratulations to Seth Mitchell and Shay Dorman for being Responsible, Supportive, and Safe!
Parent Drop Off
Just as a reminder, please pull all the way forward to drop your child off in the morning. When parents stop at the 6th grade doors, there causes a gap and then a delay in the line. Students can also get out anywhere along the sidewalk and walk to the appropriate door. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Positivity Project
Dear Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Purpose. Purpose means you have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.
Purpose gives individuals the sense that they are put on this earth for a reason and that they are somehow connected with humanity or the universe. People who possess a sense of purpose believe that they were put on earth for a reason. That reason can have all kinds of variety. It could be to create a unique invention, bring joy through art or music, or raise their children to become good people. These people have a true calling.
Having a clear sense of purpose in life and believing that you’re connected to a larger meaning gives individuals strength. It allows them to persevere and find courage in trying circumstances or lead with kindness and love even when it’s not reciprocated. Those with a sense of purpose have more meaning in their life -- and are more fulfilled.
To practice and encourage the character strength of purpose 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!
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night!
VMS Summer Services
An email was sent on 4/11 regarding Summer Service opportunities for current 6th and 7th grade students at VMS. Please reach out if you did not receive it. It is available for all current 6th and 7th grade students.
Summer Camp Opportunity!
Summer camps often provide valuable educational and enrichment opportunities for students to develop social skills, build confidence, and foster independence. Scholarships are offered by the VEA at this link to enable student participation in curricular and related activities (classes, camps, art experiences, etc.) throughout the summer.
Community Education
Follow the link below for summer camps offered through Community Education
Week at a Glance
Community Education
This year we have more options than ever before, including adult tap, belly dancing and Hawaiian classes!
Register on our website today to reserve your spot! https://vicksburgschools.revtrak.net/rw-community-education/
Vicksburg Community Schools Virtual Learning Opportunities
The Vicksburg Virtual provides non-core virtual elective courses and is available to all students residing in Kalamazoo County and all school districts that are contiguous to Kalamazoo County. All classes are available to students enrolled within Vicksburg Community Schools.
For More Information regarding Vicksburg Virtual, please contact VMS administration or Director Donald Korff:
Athletics
For all tickets, VCS uses our Hometown Ticketing Site for digital tickets. Credit cards will now be accepted for payment at athletic events. NO cash will be accepted at the ticket gate for any athletic events.
Sports Offered By Season
Sports for MS
6th- Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Winter), Wrestling (Winter), Tennis (Spring)
7th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April), Tennis (Spring)
8th- Football (Fall), Volleyball (Fall), Cross Country (Fall), Basketball (Boys- October Girls- January), Wrestling (January), Track (April), Tennis (Spring)
Club Sports
6th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Rocket Football (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Trap Shooting (Spring)
7th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Trap Shooting (Spring)
8th- Sideline Cheer (Fall), Competitive Cheer (November) , Soccer (Boys- Fall Girls- Spring), Lacrosse (Spring), Clay Target Shooting (Spring)
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Helpful Links
Important Dates
4/16- MSTEP 7th Grade
4/17- MSTEP 8th Grade
4/18- MSTEP 6th Grade
4/23- MSTEP 7th Grade
4/24- MSTEP 8th Grade
4/25- MSTEP 6th Grade
5/3- Half Day dismissal 10:56
Save the date: May 30th 6:00 8th grade Award Assembly held at the Performing Arts Center at the High School