Eagle News
October 15, 2024
A Note from Mrs. Cornett
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." β Ralph Waldo Emerson
As we close out the first grading cycle of the school year, we want to give a huge thanks to our VMS PTO and parent volunteers for their support of our 6th grade survival party. Our sixth graders had a wonderful time with music provided by DJ 5.0 (one of our very own BISD SROs). They participated in fun games, races, and team building activities and enjoyed cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones. It was a great afternoon for our students. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!
We also enjoyed wonderful concerts by our talented VMS choir and orchestra students last week. Both directors and students worked hard on music for the season. It was a joy to see our students perform and to witness the results of their practice, dedication, and effort. Great job Eagles!
We are at the start of a new nine-weeks, the time for new beginnings is now. Encourage your students to have a growth mindset. It is never too late for a fresh start. The new nine-weeks gives our students a chance to set new personal and academic goals. This can be a chance for them to learn organizational skills or how to effectively study for an exam. If there was a lesson learned in the first nine weeks, this is their chance to create strategies for growth and improvement. Our students have the power to be successful within each of them, it is our job as educators and parents to help them unlock that potential. Our VMS community is here to teach, lead, encourage, and support our Eagles. We cannot do this work without the partnership between our amazing students, staff, and families. We are excited to start the second half of our first semester to see our students SOAR Eagles SOAR! #WeAreEagles
Picture Retakes - October 18th
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR PICTURE RETAKES
- This is the last chance for Students and Staff to have their picture taken this Fall.
- Your RETAKE Picture Day Online Order Code is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/89630Y
π THIS CODE WILL SHUT OFF AT MIDNIGHT THE MORNING OF PICTURE DAYπ
WHO WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED:
1. All students and staff who missed Original Picture Day.
2. Students who have ordered pictures online. These students have prepaid for pictures.
3. Students who have already purchased and received their picture package from the Original Picture Day and want a retake.πTHESE STUDENTS WILL NEED TO RETURN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE TO OUR PHOTOGRAPHER.π
4. Last but certainly not least, students whose parents are not satisfied with the original picture and have requested a retake.
PARENTS OR STUDENTS WILL NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE FRONT OFFICE TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF ANY STUDENT WHO HAS A PAPER ORDER, RETURNED PACKAGE, OR HAS REQUESTED A RETAKE AND NEEDS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED. PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL ONLY HAVE THE LIST OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE PRE PAID ONLINE AND THOSE WHO WERE ABSENT ON THE ORIGINAL PICTURE DAY.
Athletic News
Basketball Tryouts
Listed below you will find tryout information for boys and girls basketball! Please reach out to your coaches if you have any questions.
8th grade boys - Coach Chumbley
8th grade girls - Coach Cain
7th grade boys - Coach Monroe
7th grade girls - Coach Gati
** ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN UP TO DATE PHYSICAL ON FILE IN ORDER TO TRYOUT**
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Girls basketball: 10/28-10/30
Tryouts begin on Monday 10/28. 8th grade will occur during athletics, 7th grade and all PE students will try out after school.
On 10/29 7th tryouts will occur in athletics and 8th along with all PE students after school. This will also be the first round of cuts.
10/30 will be the final day of tryouts. 8th grade will occur during athletics, 7th grade and all PE students will try out after school.
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Boys Basketball: 10/23-10/25
Tryouts begin on Monday 10/23. 8th grade will occur during athletics, 7th grade and all PE students will try out after school.
On 10/24 7th tryouts will occur in athletics and 8th along with all PE students after school. This will also be the first round of cuts.
10/25 will be the final day of tryouts. 8th grade will occur during athletics, 7th grade and all PE students will try out after school.
Spooky Spectacular - Oct 25th 6-8pm
Get ready for a spooktacular night, Eagles! You're invited to our annual Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25th from 6-8pm, where the fun is as big as your costumes are spooky! Come dressed in your best Halloween outfit and dance the night away with your friends. There will be music, treats, a costume contest and plenty of thrills!
Don't miss out on one of the most fun events of the year! $5 entry, or $15 for entry + Cane's Meal.
Purchase tickets online only here: https://bit.ly/VMS-Dance
If you want to order a ticket + Cane's meal, please have your ticket purchased by Wednesday, October 23rd. Please reach out to Ms. Garza with any questions: ariana.garza@boerneisd.net
Would you like to help decorate for the big event?
We need your help to make our Halloween Dance a spooktacular success! We're looking for parent volunteers to assist with decorating for the big event. Whether you're great with spooky themes or just want to lend a hand, we'd love to have you join us. Your support will help create a fun and festive atmosphere for our students. If you're available to help, please sign up using the link HERE. Thank you for helping make this event unforgettable! Please reach out to Ms. Garza with any questions: ariana.garza@boerneisd.net
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Upcoming Events
October 16th - Report Cards Available in Skyward
October 17th - 8th Grade PSAT - students testing until approximately 11:40am
October 18th - Outstanding Student & Staff Breakfast
October 18th - Picture Retakes during advisory
October 18th - 8th Grade CTE Field Trip to CHS - parent permission required - be on the lookout for an 8th grade field trip email
October 21st - 8th Grade CTE Field Trip to BHS - parent permission required - be on the lookout for an 8th grade field trip email
October 21st - Band Concert 7pm VMS Cafeteria
October 21st - BISD Board Meeting - 6:30pm BISD Board Room
October 22nd - Football vs Fredericksburg (7th Home, 8th Away) - 5pm/6pm
October 23rd - Catching Up With Cornett - 8:30-9:00am
October 24th - Volleyball vs Fredericksburg (7th Home, 8th Away) - 5pm/6pm
October 25th - Halloween Dance 6-8pm - VMS students only
October 28th - November 1st - Red Ribbon Week
October 28th - November 1st - VMS Scholastic Book Fair - If you would like to volunteer please visit our Sign Up Genius to select a time. Thank you for supporting the VMS library!
October 28th - 6th Grade Guidance Lesson - Advisory
October 30th - 7th Grade Guidance Lesson - Advisory
October 31st - 8th Grade Guidance Lesson - Advisory
Volunteering at VMS
Would you like to be more involved at VMS? If you would like to volunteer on campus, please complete the BISD volunteer application. You do not need a separate application for each school but you must complete the application once every calendar year. The application and information on volunteering can be found here: https://www.boerneisd.net/volunteers.
Once you have completed a volunteer application, please sign up for a time to volunteer on campus HERE.
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About Us
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Twitter: @vossmiddle
Email: katherine.cornett@boerneisd.net
Website: www.boerneisd.net
Location: 45 Voss Parkway, Boerne, Texas 78006
Phone: (830)357-3500