Kodiak Family Update

Kodiak Family,

Students completed the first i-Ready diagnostic in math on Thursday. Students persevered and did a great job of completing the diagnostic. We will utilize the data to inform our instruction and make sure students are placed correctly in their math and ELA courses. Students will complete the reading i-Ready diagnostic on Tuesday. We will operate on the testing schedule found here: Bell Schedule | Victory Middle School (westada.org)

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Go Kodiaks!

Partners in learning,

Will Schumaker, Principal

schumaker.william@westada.org

Schedule change requests are no longer being processed unless schedules need to be adjusted due to a change in academic placement.

29 - I Ready ELA Fall Diagnostic (Testing Schedule Day)

Parents please remind your student to bring "wired" headphones for Brain Breaks

29 - Football vs. Heritage @ HOME 4pm

30 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)

30 - VMS Back to School Night @ VMS 6pm -7:30pm

04 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Labor Day

05 - Football vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS 4pm

06 - Volleyball vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)

08 - Volleyball vs. Sawtooth @ SMS (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)

11 - Volleyball vs. Lake Hazel @ HOME (8th/4pm & 7th/5pm)

11 - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm

12 - Football vs. Meridian @ MHS 4pm

15 - Volleyball vs. Heritage @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)

18 - Volleyball vs. Meridian @ MMS 4pm

19 - VMS "Picture RETAKE" day

20 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration

21 - Volleyball vs. Star @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)

22 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches

25 - Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark @ LCMS (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)

26 - Football vs. Lowell Scott @ LSMS 4pm

27 - Volleyball vs. Eagle @ HOME (7th/4pm & 8th/5pm)

03 - Football vs. Lewis & Clark @ MVHS (B team 6pm; A team 7:30pm)

09 - PTSO Meeting @ VMS Library 7pm

10 - Football Championship, top 4 teams, Location TBD

12 - NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences

13 - NO SCHOOL - All Grades - End of Quarter 1

16 - 2nd Quarter Begins

20 - DONUT DAY - $1 @ Lunches

25 -VMS Blood Drive @ VMS Library 8am to 3pm

Students are allowed six (6) absences per class period during the semester. Students who receive seven (7) absences in any class may lose credit, unless cleared by the attendance office as extraordinary within five (5) days of the absence. Verbal communication must come from a parent/guardian within 48 hours of the absence to prevent truancy. School staff enforces daily attendance and initiates measures to correct attendance problems. (See: Secondary Attendance Policy Code No. 501.10)

Please note there have been updates to the district approved dress code.

Dress Code
Students must present an appearance that is conducive to an effective learning environment for themselves and their classmates and which does not materially interfere with school operations. Students are expected to demonstrate pride in their appearance, which reflects individually on them and collectively on the school. The Board of Trustees directs the Superintendent to establish student dress code procedures consistent with this policy. The following dress code requirements apply to all students at all locations:

• Clothing must cover the body from the chest to below the buttocks. This includes all private and intimate parts of the body.
• All tops must cover the stomach, back, chest, and torso. Shirts that expose the shoulders must have a strap or fabric that goes over both shoulders and adheres to the other provisions of this dress code.
• The fabric covering all private parts must not be see-through.
• Pants/bottoms with rips, tears, or mesh are acceptable but shall not reveal or expose a private/intimate part of the body nor cause a safety concern (e.g., a tripping hazard because the hem of the pant leg drags on the floor).
• Hats or head coverings are permissible at the middle and high school levels. Head coverings may not cover the ears with the exception of those related to medical or religious exemptions. Hats or head coverings are prohibited at the elementary level with the exception of those related to medical or religious exemptions.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities, including physical education, science labs, career-technical, and other activities where unique hazards exist. Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as uniforms, safety gear, footwear or accessories.
• No clothing or accessories may depict prejudice, hatred, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, pornography, or profanity, or denote gang involvement, violence, or illegal activities.
• Secondary students must wear their school-issued student ID/Access Cards and ensure that they are visible at all times.
• Personal accessories must not distract from the school and/or learning environment and not pose a safety hazard to self and/or others.

Principals may designate days when reasonable modifications to this Policy may be made, such as spirit or theme days, etc. Such days must be set by the principal.

Nothing in this dress code shall be construed to restrict or ban a student’s wearing of religious clothing and/or accessories, with the exception of unprotected speech. Parents having religious-based concerns regarding the dress code are encouraged to discuss them with the principal. Any appeals of the principal’s decision shall follow the District’s grievance process.

Dress Code Enforcement
Students in violation of this dress code will be provided with three options to meet the dress code during the school day:

• Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day.
• Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed to code for the remainder of the day.
• If necessary, students’ parents may be contacted during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear.

Repeat violations of the District Dress Code may result in further progressive discipline.

The PTSO store will be open to purchase VMS gear during our Victory Middle School

Back to School Night (Aug. 30th) Located in the Main Hall across from the Gym.

Please check out the Victory PTSO Homepage for our Online Store,

Upcoming Meetings, News and Announcements!

https://www.westada.org/o/vms/page/victory-ptso-homepage

Join us for our 1st PTSO Meeting on Monday, September 11th @ 7pm in VMS Library!

Fall sports are underway

Congratulations to our volleyball, football, and cross country teams for performing well this week. Our cheer team is practicing early mornings before school and working hard to prepare for performance.

Eligibility reminders:

· Must have all passing grades.

· Must attend school the entire day to participate in competition.

· Six semesters of middle school eligibility.

· No discipline infractions.

· Must be enrolled at Victory Middle School. Home school students must live within Victory boundaries

For more information, visit our athletics website.

Scott Dew

Career Discovery/Physical Education Teacher

Activities Director

Victory Middle School

Please note that on Game Days the doors are locked until 3:45. This allows us to clear the

building of all students and allows us to take care of students that may have missed the bus.

We Love your Support and Look forward to all of our Kodiak Games this year!

Our Mission: Partners in Learning, Preparing for the Future. Through partnership with staff, students, parents, and our community; we are committed to high levels of learning for all students, and preparing them for their future.

Established: 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