Valley View News
May, 2023
Message from the Principal
Hello Viking Families,
As we near the end of the school year I can’t help but get nostalgic thinking of all of the fun and learning that has happened this year. The kids were great this year. They have grown in so many ways including intellectually, physically, and social-emotionally. It is so rewarding to watch them turn into the young adults they will be and to partner with them on their journey.
That being said, we are still busy at work learning and having fun in the process. A little sliming of the Principal always helps keep the mood light and celebrations of our students’ successes shine a light on their bright future. It truly is a fun and joyful time of year. Enjoy the end of the school year.
If you need anything or have any questions, please reach out. We are happy to partner with you.
With Viking Pride,
Eric Cahan
VVMS Principal
7th grade Vikings raising money for the homeless at Safeway
Mr. Cahan gets slimed!
Spring has sprung at Valley View
Dress Code Policy
Preserving a beneficial learning environment and assuring the safety and well-being of all students are primary concerns of the Snohomish School District. Students’ choices in matters of dress should be made in consultation with their parents. Student dress will only be regulated, when, in the judgement of school administration, there is a reasonable expectation that:
1. A health or safety hazard will be presented by the student's dress or appearance.
2. Damage to school property will result from the student's dress; or
3. A material and substantial disruption of the educational process will result from the students’ dress.
For the purpose of this policy, a material and substantial disruption of the educational process may be found to exist when a student’s dress is inconsistent with the educational mission of the school district. Students must wear:
• Clothing including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent and shoes.
• Shirts and dresses must have fabric that covers the front, back, mid-drift and sides.
• Clothing must cover undergarments.
• Fabric covering all private parts must not be see through.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist.
• Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking and job readiness) may include assignment-specific clothing.
Prohibited dress includes:
• Offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech and pornography.
• Images or language depicting or advocating violence or the use of tobacco, vaping, alcohol or drugs.
• Attire that intentionally shows private parts.
• Apparel identified by local law enforcement as belonging to or identifying with any gang, violent or criminal group.
• Sunglasses must be removed upon entering the school building at the beginning of the day and put away in a bag or locker until the end of the school day.
The uniforms of nationally recognized youth organizations, and clothing worn in observance of a student’s religion are not subject to this policy.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
· The student can either remove the item immediately if it is not a primary piece of clothing (i.e.: hat, sweatshirt, jewelry); or
· If the student has appropriate clothing available to change into, the student may change and return to class; or
· The student may call their parent/guardian to bring them appropriate clothing to change into.
Thank you Valley View Families and Parent Club!
Monday-Flowers were given to each staff member
Tuesday-Pizza and Salads were provided for lunch
Wednesday-Coffee Cart, drinks were delivered to individual staff members
Thursday-Staff had the option to have their car washed-ultimate treat!
Friday-Ice Cream Bar-Yum, what a way to end the week!
Spring Testing at Valley View
May 2-3: WCAS (Science test, 8th only)
May 8-11: English Language Arts SBA (7th and 8th)
May 15-18: Math SBA (7th and 8th)
Valley View Parent Club
Next meeting will be Monday, May 22 at 6pm in the Valley View Library or online at Zoom Meeting
https://snohomishsd.zoom.us/j/95655967903
- Follow the Valley View Parent Club on Facebook at Valley View Middle School Parent Club | Facebook.
- Parent Club website - www.vvmspc.org.
8th Grade Celebration-Friday, June 9
Hello parents!
Our 8th grade celebration committee and parent club have been busy at work this month! Please read below for more information about purchasing tickets and volunteer needs!
8th grade celebration tickets are on sale ONLINE NOW! We are offering two electronic options for purchase:
1. Venmo: @vvmspc23. Please include "8th grade ticket," your student's first and last name and a parent email address along with your purchase.
2. On our website: VVMS Parent Club Purchase. Choose the 8th grade ticket. Please include your student's first and last name and a parent email address in the "additional information" section.
ALL STUDENTS NEED A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP returned to the office by 5/26 in order to attend the celebration! Please have your students return these to the front office.
Important Upcoming Events/Dates:
- Friday, May 26-Half Day-dismissal at 10:30 am
- Monday, May 29 - No school/Memorial Day
- Monday, June 19 - No school/Juneteenth
- Wednesday, June 21 - Tentative last day of school due to the makeup of two snow days (as of January 31, 2023)
Viking Days-Start-Up
Tuesday, August 22
- 10-11 a.m. - 8th graders with last names that start with A-H
- 11-Noon - 8th graders with last names that start with I-M
- Noon-1 p.m. - 8th graders with last names that start with N-Z
- 10-11 a.m. - 7th graders with last names that start with A-H
- 11-Noon - 7th graders with last names that start with I-M
- Noon-1 p.m. - 7th graders with last names that start with N-Z
- 4-6 p.m. - 7th and 8th graders
Still Need to Purchase a Yearbook?
If you have not yet purchased a yearbook this year, you may do so online https://wa-snohomish.intouchreceipting.com or in person at the Bookkeeping window during lunch. Cost is $25; checks made payable to “VVMS”. You can view prior purchases on Skyward if you are unsure you purchased earlier in the year or at Viking Days in August.
Sports physicals available June 6
Sports physicals are being offered at Snohomish High School (1316 Fifth Street in Snohomish) for all incoming 7th-12th Snohomish School District athletes for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, June 6, from 4-7 p.m. in the auxiliary gym. (Note: This is an all-district event for any secondary student. Snohomish High School is this year's host location.) The cost is $25 with cash or check made out to Panther Football Club. To make appointment call Sara Larson at 360-563-4087 or email her at sara.larson@sno.wednet.edu. Please leave a message with the student’s name, contact information (phone and email), and the desired appointment time.
Transportation-planning on having your child ride the bus?
7th grade Tdap booster shot requirement
All students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap shot before they can start school in September 2023.
For students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If your child is in 6th grade and already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. The middle school nurse may need medical verification when this vaccine was given. If your child receives this booster over the summer, please bring the record to the nurse at registration in August 2023. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.
Please note, the Tdap shot is different from the Td shot. If your child receives the Td shot, that vaccination is not in compliance with Washington immunization requirements, and they will need to receive the Tdap shot, as well, before the first day of school.
Please remember, these immunizations are not just a good idea – they are required by Washington state law for school attendance.
Information about HPV and meningococcal disease
The Washington State Legislature requires us to annually make information available to you about and human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease. Know the facts about these diseases and the vaccines available to protect your child.
Calling all Snohomish School District 2023-2024 high school students!
Are you interested in serving as a representative on the Student Advisory Council for the School Board? We have 10 Student Advisory Council representative positions open for the 2023-2024 school year and invite you to submit your application by May 5, 2023. Four students (one per grade level) will be selected from each Glacier Peak High School and Snohomish High School, and two students will be selected from AIM High School. Students selected to the Student Advisory Council will receive community service hours for their involvement. Learn more and apply at www.sno.wednet.edu/studentadvisory.
Now hiring school bus drivers! Join the Snohomish School District’s team and make a difference in students’ lives!
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $27.63/hour.
- Paid training provided at $20/hour.
- Work while your kids are in school.
- Enjoy the same school breaks and holidays.
- Full benefits for many positions including excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applicants must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver, successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, and not have more than three speeding tickets in the last five years.
Apply now at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs or call our Transportation
Department at 360-563-3525 to learn more!
Attendance Procedures and Reporting
- Call the attendance line 360-563-4227
- Enter a request in Family Access/Skyward
- Email denise.dow@sno.wednet.edu
- A written note signed by a parent/guardian or medical/dental provider
- Please provide your student's first and last name, the date of the absence and a reason for the absence. Please spell the name if needed.
- An absence will be considered excused when we receive notification from a parent or legal guardian in the attendance office within 48 hours of the absence.
click here for attendance policies and procedures.
WATCH D.O.G.S. are at Valley View!
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program please contact Skip Fuller at skipfuller@comcast.net or 206-226-3861. To schedule a day here at Valley View please call Denise Dow at 360-563-4227.
Link Your Fred Meyer Card-It's an Easy Way to Donate Money
InvestEd is a fund that helps our students in financial need stay involved in school events and activities. You can help by shopping and using your rewards card. You will still earn your rewards points, fuel points, and rebates.
Simply go to visit https://www.fredmeyer.com. Once logged into your Fred Meyer account scroll to the bottom and click on Fred Meyer Community Rewards. Click on "search for organization" to link your card to Valley View Valley View Middle School and then click Enroll. From the app click on the 3 bars on left, go to rewards, community, search for Valley View and enroll! New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Fred Meyer rewards card account to link to Valley View.
*If you do not yet have a Fred Meyer rewards card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Fred Meyer.
We earned $68.56 this quarter. That is with only 21 families signed up. Imagine what we could earn if half of our families enrolled, it's easy!!
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Principal
Eric Cahan
Assistant Principal
Brenda Weyhrauch
Student Last Names L-Z
brenda.weyhrauch@sno.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Philippa Farrell
Student Last Names A-K
philippa.farrell@sno.wednet.edu
Main Office Secretary/Athletics
Michelle Walker
360-563-4225
michelle.walker@sno.wednet.edu
Attendance Secretary
Denise Dow
360-563-4227
Registrar
Adrienne Galusha
360-563-4239
adrienne.galusha@sno.wednet.edu
Bookkeeper
Jackie Dalrymple
360-563-4240
jackie.dalrymple@sno.wednet.edu
Health Room
Cathy Waldron
360-563-4237
Counselor
Nikki Longworth
nicole.longworth@sno.wednet.edu
Last Names A-K
Counselor
Brian Johnson
Last Names L-Z
Fax-360-563-4236
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, 360-563-7314, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.
Parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their student’s classroom teachers.