Vikan News
Vikan Knights, ARMOR Up!
From Principal Velez
Dear Community,
Vikan Middle School is a values-based organization. We teach, practice, and reward our Knights for living up to our core Values of Adaptability, Respect, Motivation, Optimism, and Responsibility. While we have experienced great growth, some of our Knights are still struggling to understand the power words hold.
This week, we came together with 6th graders to learn how powerful words can be and how they can be used to harm or heal. Each student received a heart that represented their emotions and feelings. Whenever somebody said something hurtful, we asked them to gently squeeze the the heart. After a few hurtful words, we asked them to try to "fix" the heart and erase what had been said. As you can imagine, they were not able to make the heart smooth again (see picture).
Words can hurt or heal, inspire or torture, dehumanize or humanize, lift up or push down, make a moment joyous or miserable. When we say hurtful things to our children or to each other, we can cause significant damage. Our children are at a very fragile stage of their lives. We invite you to use words to celebrate, encourage, heal, lift up, love, inspire, recognize, and do everything else that help us make each day an amazing one.
Thank you for continuing to support us and help us teach our Knights to live by our values of ARMOR.
Stay strong Vikan...and ARMOR up!
Principal Velez
Jerry Glunz from the Horace Mann Donates to Vikan!
Thank you, Jerry! We appreciate our partnership.
*If you or your company would like to donate to our Positive Office Referral program, please consider donating $5, 10, or $15 gift cards. You may drop off the gift cards at Vikan along with you or your company's information.
SAVE THE DATE: Fundraiser, Sept. 29th 4 - 8 PM
Parents and Students:
Mark your calendars! We will be having a fundraiser at Qdoba at the Pavillions on Sept. 29th from 4-8 pm.
Please use the QR code below at the time of purchase or place your order online using the digital coupon.
Let your friends and family members know to support our school.
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Save the Date for Student Picture Retakes
It is not too late to order your student fall pictures. Please click HERE to view your student's pictures and place your order with Event Code: FE128523
Pick Up Reminders
Vikan values learning and instructional time. In order to maximize student learning, please be aware that we will not be calling students down for pick up until the parent/legal guardian is in the office. Please arrive with plenty of time to allow us time to call them down to the office for pick up (process can take up to 15 minutes from the moment you arrive).
If your student is arrive to school after 9:00 am, a parent/guardian must accompany the student to the office to check in.
If you are picking up your child at the end of the school day, please do so before 4:15 p.m. to give us plenty of time to get them from their classes. We are not able to call students after 4:15 because the bell would ring before we are able to get to them. Students might be in PE, working on a science project, or finishing up an assignment. Getting ready to leave takes time.
We appreciate your cooperation and support.
Whole Child Needs Assessment Information
6th grade will be doing the assessments for WCNA on Sept. 27th
Click on the buttons below for more detailed information
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London and Paris Trip
Dear families,
Thanks to all of you who were able to make it to wednesday's meeting about our upcoming trip to London and Paris in Summer 2024. If you missed it, I have attached the PARENT GUIDE ENROLLMENT COMPANION to this email.
To guarantee a spot on this tour for your student, receive a $100 travel discount and to qualify for risk-free enrollment, lock in one of the 12 spots available with a $95 Enrollment Fee by September 16.
Enroll now: www.eftours.com/2582839DS
Space is limited, and is first-come, first-served!
You can also view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. It covers everything from details about EF to options for high school and college credit to payments plans and what to expect on tour. Additionally, as a reminder, once you enroll with your $95 Enrollment Fee, you will have access to your individual fundraising page and be able to apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.
Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support team can help at 800-665-5364. And if your child has friends who haven't signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.
Thanks everyone!
Sarah Butler
P.S. Check out this video to learn what parents & guardians like you thought about their own children's EF tour experiences.
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Upcoming Events
Vikan Activities and Events Calendar
Student Picture Retake | Sept. 27
6th grade Whole Child Needs Assessment | Sept. 27
Qdoba Fundraiser | Sept. 29 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Fair | Oct. 3 - 6
Boys Basketball Parent Meeting | Oct. 10
Vikan Middle School
Website: https://www.sd27j.org/vikan
Location: 879 Jessup Street, Brighton, CO, USA
Phone: (303) 655-4050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VikanMiddleSchool/?ref=pages_you_manage