Viking Summer News

Dear VVMS Parents and Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had a relaxing summer with family and friends. I will be excited to see all our students back learning in classrooms, socializing at lunch, and participating in extra-curricular activities.

It is our priority to help students transition back to full-time learning this fall. We recognize that this transition is different than any other school year. Our staff is working on building-wide plans for meeting the academic and social needs of our students. Through culture-building activities during our first week of school, we have a plan for helping every child feel welcome. This effort will begin on September 8, our first day of school for 7th graders, as our WEB leaders begin their mentorship of our 7th grade students. WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) advisors - Mrs. Morello, Ms. Tuggle, and Mrs. May - will kick off our school year by transitioning our new 7th graders to school on September 8th with our 8th grade WEB leaders.

Information about health and safety measures for schools has been coming out from Governor Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health. We do know that masks will continue to be required at all K-12 schools in the State. Please continue to watch for Snohomish School District and Valley View communications regarding health and safety guidelines as we approach the opening of our school building in late August.

This year, we have several new faculty members, or faculty members that have moved into new positions are: Ed Kowalski (Science), Jennifer Dixon (Science), Beth Wiess (Life Skills), Kathy Kramer (Math), Asya Galenko (Resource), Alison Damboise (Speech Language Pathologist), Kelly Daniels (Physical Therapist), and Philippa Farrell (Interim Assistant Principal).

After serving as assistant principal for the past six years, I am looking forward to my new role as principal this year. If you have any questions, please contact me at brian.burdon@sno.wednet.edu, or 360-563-4229. Additionally, our assistant principals, Philippa Farrell (student last names A-K) and Brenda Weyhrauch (student last names L-Z) are here to support you as well.

I hope to meet you during our Viking Days on August 24th and 25th. We look forward to a great start back with all our students this fall.

Sincerely,

Brian Burdon

Principal (Interim)

Start Up/Viking Days

• 8th grade – Tuesday, August 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• 7th grade – Wednesday, August 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• 7th and 8th grade – Wednesday, August 25 from 4-7 p.m.

Student Schedules Released to Family Access

• Thursday, September 2 at 6 p.m.

WEB Day - First Day of School 7th Grade only

• Wednesday, September 8

First Day of School 7th and 8th Grade

• Thursday, September 9

Picture Make-up Day (for those who missed Viking Days)

• Tuesday, September 14

Curriculum Night

• Tuesday, September 21
• 6:30 p.m. Main Gym

Picture Re-take Day

• Tuesday, October 26

Students will have an opportunity to purchase items such as an ASB card, yearbook, Viking wear, 8th grade celebration ticket, and add money to their lunch account and pay fines/fees. They will also get pictures taken, turn in athletic paperwork and sign up for either football/softball/cross country. With various purchasing stations, please come prepared with checks and cash as not all areas can accept debit/credit cards. You can save time and pre-purchase some items using the link below (small convenience fee will apply).

• Viking Wear-various prices-sold through Parent Club
• ASB Card $15 (required for athletes and band students)
• Yearbook $25
• Sports Fee $50 per sport (max $100 per year)

*Waivers for fees and scholarships for yearbook available for those in need

2021-2022 Fall Sports/Season 1

Football, Girls Softball, and Cross Country

Students planning on turning out for sports need to do the following:

• Complete a sports physical

  • Turn it in during Viking Days (August 24-25) or to Michelle Walker in the main office

  • Please make sure the physician completes their portion and signs it

  • Physicals are good for 24 months

• Complete online packet through RankOne Sports - See link below

• Purchase an ASB card

• Pay the $50 per sport participation fee per sport after tryouts and before the first game

  • There is a maximum $100 per year, per student

  • Athletic fees can be waived for students on free and reduced lunch – please provide a copy of the free/reduced lunch letter to Mrs. Dalrymple

  • Refunds will not be provided after the first contest

See document below for more information on each sport.

Skyward/Family Access: Skyward/Family Access will be open for viewing transportation schedules, teacher assignments, student schedules, food service information and other important information beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 2. Please note that individual teacher assignments and student schedules may be subject to change up to the first day of school.

Agendas: Students will not be required to purchase agendas. Thank you to the Parent Club for providing all students with an agenda and school handbook. Students will receive their agenda the second week of school.

PE clothing: Uniforms are not required. Students will be required to wear school appropriate tennis shoes, t-shirts, sweatshirts/sweats, or shorts.

Medication at school: If your child needs to take a prescription medication at school, you must have a SSD form signed by your doctor. See link below.

It's not too late to sign up for Band or Choir. If you are interested call our registrar, Adrienne Galusha at 360-563-4239

Band

• Avoid the crowds in September and be prepared by having your instrument looked over by a technician, especially if you play woodwind.
• If you need to rent an instrument, now is the time!
• Cadet Band will work from Standard of Excellence, Book II; and Concert Bands will work from Technic Today, Part 3. Available in all area music stores.

• 4th Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
• First 2021 meeting will be on September 27.
• Parent Club website - www.vvmspc.org
• Valley View Parent Club needs volunteers. Please email the Valley View Parent Club at info@vvmspc.org for more information

• Come volunteer and keep our school safe
• All are welcome, dads, moms, uncles, grandfathers, etc.
• Information provided in Main Office and Curriculum Night
  

Principal (Interim)

Brian Burdon

Assistant Principal

Brenda Weyhrauch

Student Last Names L-Z

Assistant Principal (Interim)

Philippa Farrell

Student Last Names A-K

Main Office Secretary/Athletics

Michelle Walker

360-563-4225

Attendance Secretary

Denise Dow

360-563-4227

Registrar

Adrienne Galusha

360-563-4239

Bookkeeper

Jackie Dalrymple

360-563-4240

Health Room/Nurse

Cathy Waldron

360-563-4237

Psychologist

Cassie Mulivrana

360-563-4244

Counselor

Julie Ray

Last Names A-K

Counselor

Brian Johnson

Last Names L-Z

Fax: 360-563-4236

Website: http://valleyview.sno.wednet.edu
Location: 14308 Broadway Avenue, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: 360-563-4225

Non-Discrimination Notice

The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.