Summer Edition - Viking News
2024 - 2025 School Year
New Families to VVMS Parent Orientation
Our parent orientations are designed to give new parents to Valley View basic information about the upcoming school year. The evening orientations are for parents only, so please do not bring your child with you.
Orientations will begin at 5:30 PM in the GYM for NEW families to Valley View Middle School:
- Tuesday, August 6th - 6th Grade Parent Orientation
- Wednesday, August 7th - 7th & 8th Grade Parent Orientation
Viking Prep Day
Order online (after July 1, 2024) at simivalleyusd.graystep.com and your order will be ready for pick up on Prep Days. Note: On this day, we will not be able to make any changes to locker assignments or classes. If you are a returning 7th or 8th grader and still have a school lock and PE clothes, you can come to pick up your schedule, locker assignment, and textbooks only.
Please come on your scheduled day and time listed below. Note the times vary depending on the first letter of your LAST name.
6th Grade: Wednesday, August 7th
9:00-10:00 a.m. A-H
10:00-11:00 a.m. I-P
11:00-12:00 p.m. Q-Z
7th Grade: Thursday, August 8th
9:00-10:00 a.m. A-H
10:00-11:00 a.m. I-P
11:00-12:00 p.m. Q-Z
8th Grade: Friday, August 9th
9:00-10:00 a.m. A-H
10:00-11:00 a.m. I-P
11:00-12:00 p.m. Q-Z
Where Everyone Belongs (W.E.B.)
W.E.B. (Where Everybody Belongs) is an orientation and transition program designed to welcome incoming 6th graders and new 7th graders to Valley View Middle School. W.E.B. Day is packed with activities, team-building exercises, opportunities to make new friends, and a tour of the campus.
Important Details:
- Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Time: 8:00 - 11:30 AM
- Location: Valley View GYM
- Participants: Incoming 6th and new 7th graders (students only)
What to Bring:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Eat breakfast beforehand; snacks will be provided.
- No items needed—just bring yourselves!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Viking family!
Questions? Email a W.E.B. Coordinator:
ashley.mjoen@simivalleyusd.org
Welcome Back-to-School
1st Day of School: Thursday, August 15, 2024
School Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Student School Hours: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM (except Tuesday - Late Start: 9:05 AM - 2:40 PM)
Dismissal Times for 7th Period Class:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:32 PM
- Tuesday: 3:37 PM
- No 7th period on Friday
Important Note: Supervision for students begins at 7:30 AM. For safety reasons, students should not be on campus before this time.
Valley View PTSA
VVMS PTSA wishes everyone a wonderful summer! We are looking forward to a fun and exciting year supporting our students and staff. One way you can help is by volunteering during student Prep Days! Assist staff in providing student schedules, lockers, textbooks, and purchasing option items on August 7th, 8th, or 9th. Click here to sign up!
Want to get involved? Fill out our interest form. We'd love to have you!
Mark your calendars for our first Association Meeting, on Wednesday, August 28th, at 5:15 PM, right before Back to School Night.
PTSA Reflections
Students, start thinking now about your PTSA Reflections entries! Explore the arts and express yourself with this year's theme, "Accepting Imperfection!" For more information, visit https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/ We look forward to seeing your entries this fall!
Yearbook Announcement
Valley View is renowned for its award-winning yearbooks, capturing cherished memories of the school year. Mrs. Stasie Page Benghiat and her dedicated yearbook students are known for producing exceptional yearbooks each year. Buying early secures the best price of the year! More detailed information and specific yearbook photo requests will be provided closer to the school year's start. Stay tuned for updates!
1. Drive Slowly and Responsibly: First and foremost, please drive slowly and responsibly within and around the school premises. This ensures the well-being of our students, staff, and fellow Viking families. Always be mindful not to block crosswalks, and remember that students and pedestrians have the right of way.
2. Proper Flow of Traffic: To maintain a smooth and orderly flow of traffic, please refrain from entering the parking lot through the exit. Doing so can lead to accidents and confusion for staff, drivers, and students leaving campus.
3. Pull Forward: When arriving at the drop-off/pick-up point, please pull all the way forward before coming to a stop. This small action significantly helps reduce congestion on Tapo Street.
4. Handicap Parking and Blue Curbs: Please do not park in designated handicap parking spaces, including blue curbs, unless you have a valid handicap placard or license plate.
5. Yellow Curb: The yellow curb is designated for loading and unloading purposes only, not for parking. We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that this area remains accessible at all times. During school hours, we have experienced instances where students needing to be dropped off or picked up, as well as deliveries, are unable to access the yellow curb due to parked cars occupying the space for extended periods of time.
5. Red Curbs: The Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) has asked us to remind everyone that you cannot drop off or park along any red curb. This includes dropping students off on Tapo Street along the red curb by the stairs. Red curbs are marked for safety reasons to maintain clear visibility for drivers and to ensure that emergency vehicles have unobstructed access to the area.
6. Avoid Shopping Plaza: Please refrain from using the shopping plaza located at the corner of Tapo Street and Township as a pick-up or loitering area. This area is intended for customers to access stores and dining establishments and does not provide supervision for our students. Valley View staff are stationed solely on the school campus for student supervision and are not present at offsite locations.
7. Alternative Pick-Up Locations: Our back gates on Walnut (backfield) and Township (baseball field) are open before and after school for additional drop-off and pick-up. Please consider using these alternative locations to help alleviate congestion in the main parking lot.
8. Student Safety: We kindly request that you discuss with your child the importance of walking to and from school safely. Emphasize the importance of staying on sidewalks, using crosswalks, and respecting others' property or places of business. This includes refraining from damaging plants or engaging in other disruptive behaviors while walking to or from their destination. If your child skateboards, rides a bike, or uses a scooter to commute, please ensure they wear proper safety gear and adhere to all city traffic laws.
Your commitment to these guidelines and safety measures is essential in creating a secure and nurturing environment for our students. We appreciate your patience during the first few weeks as families familiarize themselves with our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please review the image below for the correct flow of traffic in the parking lot, and thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our Viking community.
AERIES - Data Conformation
Simi Valley Unified District will be utilizing the Aeries computer system again this year for your child’s academic progress, as well as health, contact information and communication. It is required that all families complete the data confirmation in the Aeries portal before school begins on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
NOTE: When updating contact information, it would be helpful to use a cell phone number as the primary number. This will allow you to receive the text messages the school sends out. If you need assistance logging into the Aeries Parent Portal, our school office will reopen on July 29th and you can give us a call then at 805-520-6820.
SVUSD Breakfast & Lunch Program
SVUSD will continue to provide FREE meals for the 2024-2025 school year. One breakfast and lunch per day will be available to our Viking students at no charge.
The former "snack bar" windows will be open as an express lane and serving the following:
Mondays: Pizza (Cheese & Pepperoni)
Tuesdays: Breaded Chicken Filet Sandwiches (Plain & Spicy)
Wednesdays: Steakburgers (with & without cheese)
Thursdays: Chicken & Rice Bowls (alternating Orange and Teriyaki each week)
Fridays: Domino's Pizza (Cheese & Pepperoni)
Each "snack bar" window will serve the same item per day along with carrot sticks, sliced apples, and choice of milk for a National School Lunch Program compliant meal. All other lunch options will still be available for students through the cafeteria line. The a la carte/snacks like chips, cookies, water, etc. will be offered as well.
Menus will be live in August on SVUSD's Child Nutrition website, as well as additional information regarding the National School Lunch Program, nutrition facts, and general information/inquiries. All meals will be free for students (limited to one breakfast and one lunch). Students wanting an additional lunch or breakfast will be charged for the second meal: $4.25 (lunch) or $2.75 (breakfast).
ATTENDANCE is IMPORTANT
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to remind you of the importance of good attendance for your child's academic success. Please call the office if your child is absent to prevent truancy. Absences not cleared within 5 days automatically become truancies. Valley View's 24-hour attendance line is 805-520-6820, option 2 or extension 1320. Additionally, please help your child avoid tardies; being on time is crucial for effective classroom learning.
