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VandenBerge Middle School Families,

Welcome to October! As we settle into the school year, we’re excited to share the latest news and highlights from our middle school community. This month brings new learning opportunities, important events, and a chance for our students to grow both academically and socially. We encourage you to stay engaged and support your child’s journey as we work together to create a positive and enriching environment.

As we move forward, we recognize that the initial excitement of the school year can fade, making the following months more challenging for some of our students. Our goal is to support every student throughout the year, helping them feel connected and supported within our school community. I encourage you to reach out if you have questions or if your student needs additional support as we continue to navigate throughout the school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership with us at VMS!

Best regards,

Amanda Ohlgren, Principal

VandenBerge Middle School

Direct: (763)241-3443

Extension: 2601

Amanda.Ohlgren@isd728.org

English

Cliff - Independent Book Project FINAL Due 10/22

Math

Unit 1 Part 2 Test - 10/10 - Packets also due

MN Studies

Sears - Chapter 3 & 4 Test 10/25

PE/Music/Elective

FACS - Choice Board due 10/28

English

Boche - Reader’s Response due 10/24

Weinhold- Novel Assignment Due Oct. 4th

Math

Working through Unit 2 on Fractions

US History

Southward/Hart - Unit 1 Test on Government is 10/8

PE/Music/Elective

French Fashion Show 8th Grade W/L 10/7-10/8 Vocab test on 10/9

French Test 10/4 and finishing by 10/7. Both 7th and 8th grade W/L classes will begin Spanish soon!

English

Weinhold - Novel Assignment due Friday, 10/4

Boche - Reader’s Response due 10/24

Drysdale - Tell Tale Heart assignments due 10/4

Global Studies

Unit 1 Test Wednesday, 10/9

PE/Music/Elective

Band - Halloween Concert, Friday, Oct. 25th at ERHS 7 pm

Choir - Choir Fest, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at ERHS 7 pm

ProChef - Baby Project due 10/25; Food Truck Project due 10/25

VMS Conferences will take place on the following dates in October:

• Thursday, October 10th, 4:00-7:00 pm (in-person)

• Tuesday, October 15th, 4:00-7:00 pm (in-person)

• Wednesday, October 16th, 8:10-11:30 am (in-person) and 12:30-3:25 pm (virtual)

Parents/Guardians will be able to sign up for two (2) timeslots with any teacher you would like to conference with.

To schedule your preferred time for a parent-teacher conference:

1. Go to https://myconferencetime.com/vms/

1. Click on the name of your child’s teacher. Please limit to two (2) teacher conferences.

2. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on “Sign Up.”

3. Submit the requested information.

After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your email address correctly, you will receive email confirmation of your conference.

Thank you for supporting your child’s education. We are excited to see you in the building for conferences.

If your student did not like their first picture, this will be the last opportunity for them to do a retake. Any students who were absent from open house and our make up day should also plan to take a picture on retake day. We want to ensure we have a picture of all students for school IDs and the yearbook.

Click Kemmetmueller Photography Flyer for Picture Day Information

At the middle school, we offer numerous opportunities for students and staff to participate in various dress-up days throughout the school year. Details about these designated days will be communicated to families via the school newsletter and shared with students on Schoology and during RALLY. For example, VandenBerge Middle School encouraged participation in dress-up days alongside Elk River High School's Homecoming events. Please be aware that October 31 is not considered a dress-up day for students at VandenBerge Middle School, and attire for both students and staff should adhere to our standard dress code.

Cell Phones and Devices: A Guide for Parents

October 10 - Conferences from 4:00-7:00pm

October 11 - Picture RETAKE Day

October 15 - Conferences from 4:00-7:00pm

October 16 - No School - Conferences (during the day)

October 17-18 - No School - Teacher Convention

October 25 - Activities Night from 3:00-5:00pm

We encourage parent involvement in our school community. Keep an eye out for an email from Sarah Holmgren.

Upcoming Events:

Activities Night - Friday, October 25th (3:00 pm -5:00 pm)

If you're interested in volunteering for various events and activities throughout the year, please email our Parent Liaison, Sarah Holmgren at sarah.holmgren@isd728.org.

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