Kodiak Family Update
05/10/21 - 05/14/21
Our Mission: Partners in Learning, Preparing for the Future
In this Update
- From the Principal
- Upcoming Events
- Panda Express Family Night
- District COVID-19 Information
- Summer School Information
- Micron Tech Camp
- Withdrawing a Student
- Kodiak Coaches' Den
- Important Links
From the Principal
Kodiak Families,
Students have done a wonderful job during this first week of ISAT testing! We have made some adjustments to the schedule to provide time for the test while also minimizing loss to instructional time. Best of luck to all of the students as they take their ELA ISAT this coming week on Tuesday and Thursday. If your student is going to be absent during any of the ISAT testing days, please contact your student's counselor to arrange for your student to make up the ISAT test.
6th Grade Counselor: Lisa Currin, currin.lisa@westada.org
7th Grade Counselor: Kersten Thomas, thomas.kersten@westada.org
8th Grade Counselor: Shawna Manhire, manhire.shawna@westada.org
Student council will be selling popcorn grams next week for $1.00 each during lunches. Students can purchase the popcorn grams and they will be delivered during the week of May 18th.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Kodiaks!
Partners in learning,
Will Schumaker, Principal
May Upcoming Dates
11 - ISAT Testing, ALL GRADES English Language Arts Performance Test
12 - Panda Express PTSO Family Night Fundraiser
13 - ISAT Testing, ALL GRADES English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test
14 - ISAT Testing, Make-ups
14 - Donut sales during lunches
18 - Popcorn Grams sold during lunches
19 - ISAT Testing, Make-ups
19 - PTSO meeting, 7 pm, VMS library
June Upcoming Dates
03 - Panda Express day during lunches
04 - Donut sales during lunches
10 - Last day of school!Panda Express Family Night Fundraiser
Dress Code Reminder
COVID-19 Important Information
Non-urgent hotlines for stakeholder questions regarding COVID-19
St. Luke's COVID hotline 208-381-9500
CDH COVID Call Center 208-321-2222
Middle School Summer School 2021
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL IS FULLY IN-PERSON
If your child did not pass a core class and you would like to make sure that they have the skills necessary to move to the next grade level, summer school classes are available. Please contact your grade-level counselor for additional options, placement and collaboration on summer school programs.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
All course offerings are tentative. Classes with fewer than 15 students may be canceled. It is important that students consult his/her counselor regarding class choice to ensure correct credit placement. Please take time to make sure that no mistakes are made on the registration form to ensure proper class placement in summer school. If you are scheduled for a class that is canceled, the summer school staff will contact you to let you know. Counselors will be able to verify class placement prior to the beginning of summer school.
6th Grade Courses:
- Math 6 A
- Math 6 B
- English 6A Literature & Strategies
- English 6A Writing Composition
- English 6B Literature & Strategies
- English 6B Writing Composition
7th Grade Courses:
- English 7A Literature & Strategies
- English 7A Writing Composition
- English 7B Literature & Strategies
- English 7B Writing Composition
- Life Science
- Math 7A
- Math 7B
- World Civilization
8th Grade Courses:
- English 8A
- English 8B
- Math 8A
- Math 8B
- Physical Science
- Western Geographical
- Health P1
- Health P2
NOTE: Each class is 6 weeks and equals a semester.
PAYMENT:
There is no fee to attend Middle School Summer School. Please have your home School Counselor fill out the “At Risk” form to qualify.
The link below will take you directly to the webpage for dates and location, more details and the application.
Withdrawing a Student from Victory Middle School
If you will be withdrawing your student from Victory Middle School, please contact the registrar (Leah Westfall) at least two days prior to your student’s last day at the school. We have a simple form to complete and some basic information to collect in order for your student to make a smooth transition to his/her next educational environment. Please be prepared to return all items that have been checked out to your student (ie. laptop, charger, stylus, hotspot, textbooks, building access badge, etc.) Thank you in advance for your communication and assistance.
Kodiak Coaches' Den
Spring sports covid guidelines for spectators:
· 7th grade basketball: 2 spectators per athlete allowed at both home and away games. Masks required indoors.
· Track & tennis: 4 spectators per athlete. Socially distance when possible.
Attention football players who will be attending Mountain View High School next year: Please find information from Coach Benedick here Football / About Victory Football (westada.org)
Covid-19 reminders: Please do not send your child to practices and competitions if he/she is not feeling well. Each athlete is encouraged to have their own water bottle and hand sanitizer.
For more information about Covid-19 and athletics visit https://www.westada.org/domain/11103
Questions? Contact athletic director Scott Dew dew.scott@westada.org
Did you know you can follow Victory athletics on Twitter? @VictoryMiddle
Go Kodiaks!
Important Web Links
Below is a list of important links that can be found on the VMS and West Ada websites.
About Victory Middle School
Established: August 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