Greetings, Viper Community!
At VMMS, our Vipers engage, belong, achieve, and design. Our four pillars are alive each day as they take form in and outside the classroom through our IB identity and school community.
This week you will be participating with your Viper in Fall Student Led Conferences which will provide you a better understanding of your Viper's ACHIEVEMENT thus far. Please also take the time to ask your Viper how they ENGAGE & BELONG at Vista Magnet. Encourage them to take advantage of the wide variety of clubs and enrichment opportunities this year. All students are welcome to join.
Please view this slides presentation with advertisements for our current offerings. Vipers can join the clubs by showing up to the next available meeting. For enrichment learning labs, the permission slip must be turned into the office.
Take note of two special opportunities that may be of interest for your Viper:
- NEW! Ballet Folklorico Dance Class
- IB Expo (Entrepreneurial Design Fair in December where Vipers can sign up to DESIGN their own mini business and sell holiday crafts or food)
- View HERE for more information
Please call the office at (760) 726-5766 or visit the office M-F from 8:00-4:00 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Thank you!
Vista Magnet Middle School
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IMPORTANT! It is NOT too late to sign up for a conference day & time. Please reach out to your student's ADVISORY teacher to confirm your scheduled time.
As IB Learners, our Vipers are in the driver's seat of their learning. ALL Vipers are expected to participate in Fall Student Led Conferences!
When: Conferences are after school on November 13th & November 14th (in-person and virtual options available) These days are minimum days and time slots begin at 12:15.
How: Students already received information on how to sign up in their Advisory class this week. Please communicate with your Viper and their Advisory teacher to sign up for a day and time slot ASAP.
NEW! PLEASE Completed this FORM to indicate your preferences for Student Led Conferences (virtual OR in- person meetings/requests for Spanish interpretation
Thank you for being a partner in your Viper's education!
**See below for the breakdown of the 3 parts of the Student Led Conference
We want to ensure that all our Vipers are focused on their learning and being EPIC. Please help your Viper remember our expectation for Personal Electronic Devices found in our Student Handbook:
- Students must keep cell phones and personal electronic devices turned OFF and in their backpacks during school hours and all school sponsored events. (Students may NOT use these items in the restrooms/locker rooms)
- Headphones or earbuds may not be used or worn on campus at any time, except with teacher permission for academic purposes while under teacher supervision in a classroom.
- Only upon prior TEACHER written/verbal approval to the administration shall students be permitted to use personal electronic devices for academic purposes.
- **Any use of such devices for non-educational purposes will have them confiscated and will face disciplinary action. (Air Pods, included)**
- Cell Phones/Ear Buds/Headphones/Personal Devices/Smart Watches – Students who bring these devices to school do so at their own risk. VMMS is not responsible for a device that is stolen or damaged.
- If students must call their parents, they MUST use an office phone or ask permission to use a Teachers Classroom phone.
Students received a special reminder this week in their classes and morning announcements. Thank you for helping and supporting our Vipers show up as their best selves everyday!
Our Fall Viper Athletes will be recognized during an upcoming Viper Way Spirit Rally on November 13th.
Please see the B&G Website for more information on upcoming Winter Boy's Basketball!
