Greetings, Viper Community!
It was a tremendous week at VMMS. Our Vipers rocked their Student-Led Conferences as they shared their areas of strength and growth to develop an action-oriented goal. On behalf of the Vista Magnet teachers, thank you for being a partner in your child's educational journey. Your collaboration and support is valued beyond measure.
During the minimum days this past week, your Viper participated in The Viper Experience: BELONG & ENGAGE in the following school-wide activities:
- Our 1st (EVER!) Viper Rallies for each grade level with village competitions, fall sports recognition and lots of school spirit!
- A collaborative Escape Room experience testing Viper's critical thinking and logic
- Exploration on our Thrively platform with a focus on Managing Impulsivity
- A lesson on Digital Citizenship where students identified their values and reflected the impacts of media and tech on their values
- Grade level assembly for The Power of Words brought to us by Restorative Justice practitioners. In addition, students engaged in a lesson about words that harm vs. heal and how we can all act through addressing any hate speech with a strategy called recognize, interrupt, and repair.
Please ask your student which activity resonated with them and why. We were impressed by our Vipers efforts to patriciate in our array of BELONG & ENGAGE activities that support the continued improvement of our collective school community. We are actively supporting the development of each Viper's mindset and skillset to be a positive and contributing member at VMMS.
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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As an IB school, a huge part of our identity is to "Think Globally. Act Locally." Please join the VMMS school community in our Annual Holiday Service As Action: Adopt-A-Family. It's the perfect way to spread holiday cheer through the gift of giving to local families in need.
Please complete this FORM if you are interested in donating gift cards, food, clothing, and special wish list items for kids. More information to come on upcoming donation drives for necessities like canned goods, socks, blankets, and more!
On behalf of the VMMS community, thank you for your generosity and embodying the IB Viper Way!
Thank you for engaging with your Viper for Student Led Conferences through dialoging about their current progress, developing a goal for growth, and creating action steps. Please take advantage of VMMS resources that can help your Viper engage, achieve, belong, and design.
Academic Learning Labs Permission Slips (ACHIEVE)
*FORMS also available in office
Enrichment Labs and VMMS Clubs (ENGAGE, BELONG, DESIGN) *More info on IB Expo in this slideshow
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!
Please see the B&G Website for more information on upcoming Winter Boy's Basketball!
Our VMMS PTA has an opening in the PTA Executive Board for the VP of Programs. Please reach out if you are interested in supporting in this important position to our PTA President, Fletcher Wachleff at vistamagnetpta@gmail.com
In addition, our VMMS PTA graciously hosts a Viper Staff Holiday Breakfast on December 4th @ 8:00. Please stay tuned for how you can DONATE or VOLUNTEER for this fun and festive event! Thank you in advance!
TKF Family Workshop #1
- Wednesday, November 20 @ 3:45-5:15
- All are welcome!
Thanksgiving Break
- November 25th-29th
PTA Hosted Staff Holiday Breakfast
- Wednesday, December 4 8:00
VMMS Community School/ELAC/SSC Meeting
- Thursday, December 5 @ 3:45-4:45
VMMS IB Expo
- Wednesday, December 18 @ 3:35-5:30
Winter Break
- December 23rd-January 8th