VMS Family Weekly Update
March 15th, 2024
Weekly Bulldog Winners!
Congratulations to Arya Ackerman, Madison Cooper, and Elizabeth Zickafoose for being Responsible, Supportive, and Safe!
Elective Choices
The week of March 18th our 6th and 7th graders will be making their elective choices for next year. While we hope to give all students their first and second choice, it may not be possible so we ask them to choose a third elective for just in case. Please look over the descriptions that are linked and discuss with your child what you would like for them to take next year. Please reach out if you have any questions!
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. 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 Perspective. Perspective means you appreciate when people see things in different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view.
Perspective is also referred to as wisdom and is distinct from intelligence. People with this strength are sought out for advice because they see the big picture and can make sense of the world’s complexity. This strength of perspective gives individuals the ability to see to the heart of difficult matters and achieve clarity. Most importantly, they are honest and behave in an ethically consistent manner.
Perspective helps an individual make sense of the world. It provides clarity on what matters and what does not. Being able to see things from multiple angles helps individuals remain calm and learn from mistakes; they are typically highly self-aware. Reflecting on their own feelings, thoughts, and motives helps them understand and empathize with other people. These individuals are strong listeners and ask great questions. Individuals with the strength of perspective help their group get through difficult or uncertain circumstances because they’re poised and can identify opportunities for success.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective 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
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/
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)
Feedback:
Helpful Links
Important Dates
3/18-3/21 6th and 7th grade choose electives for next year
3/19- Coffee with the Principal- please RSVP to adygert@vicksburgschools.org
3/21- Half day, dismissal 10:56
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
4/1- School Resumes