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We are proud to be entering our 14th year as a Freshman High School and we are very excited about our mission as a school – “Learning for All Students – Whatever It Takes!” Our mission is bold and challenging and achieving our mission will not be easy or the result of a proven formula, but will require strong connections and collaboration between the VSW staff and our VSW parents, guardians, and families.
Achieving “Learning for All” of our students ultimately becomes an individualized, student-by-student endeavor where our students and their families are working very closely with our staff to create goals, plans, and interventions that will help each student to find success at our school. We look forward to getting to know all of our VSW families very well and working with you to support the learning of your student at our fantastic school!
WELCOME TO VALLEY SOUTHWOODS!
Barb Goetschel, Associate Principal
Shane Scott, Associate Principal
Bryan Stearns, Associate Principal
Kent Abrahamson, Principal
Peer Partner PE
Peer Partner coaches are reminded to stop by the main office today and pick up a planned absence slip for next Tuesday's (Nov. 10) swimming field trip. Please get it signed and back to the office by Monday (Nov. 9).
Volleyball Club
All girls who wish to continue to work on their volleyball skills are encouraged to join the Tiger Volleyball Club. Tryouts begin next week! Questions? See Coach Frazell [515-991-4145 or frazelld@wdmcs.org] or the club's website: www.tigervolleyballclub.com
Parents please note that the club is open to any girls interested in volleyball from 5th – 11th grades. Please pass this information along if you have girls in your neighborhood that might enjoy this opportunity, but do not received VSW's announcements.
Math Help
. . . has been expanded to Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30. This is a valuable resource that any student (struggling or not struggling) student can utilize. Parents will need to accommodate students who need transportation. Mondays are in the Green Down math room and Thursdays are in the Red Down math room.
Drama
Join us this weekend as Valley Drama presents TALE OF A WEST TEXAS MARSUPIAL GIRL on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6 & 7) evening at 7:00 and Sunday (Nov. 8) afternoon at 2:00. This children's theatre musical tells the story of a little marsupial girl--outcast by society because of her differences--who finally finds acceptance and tolerance.
Appropriate for the whole family and all ages. Call for reservations at 633.4000. All other tickets are $7.00 for students/sr. citizens and $8.00 for adults.
Show Choir Fundraiser
The holiday are fast approaching, now is the time to order a beautiful holiday wreath from your favorite show choir member. Wreaths are fully decorated, fresh from the Minnesota northwoods and available in 2 sizes -- 18 inches for $18 or 24 inches for $24. Wreath delivery will be the week of November 30th. To place your order, see your favorite show member or call 225-8151.
Sports News
Attention all wrestlers: There will be a meeting at Valley High School in the Wrestling room next Tuesday (Nov. 10) at 3:40. Freshmen, you will either need to get a ride or ride the activity bus to Valley.
All girls interested in running track in the spring need to sign up on the sheet posted inside the girl's locker room. Please write your name and parent/guardian email contact information! Questions? See Mrs. Beals or Mr. Sinram
Both girls' and boys' interested in being on the bowling team are reminded that try-outs will be on Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 9 & 10) from 3:45-5:00 p.m. at Val Lanes. Questions? Contact Coach Eckhoff (girls) eckhoffj@wdmcs.org or Coach Amundson (boys) amundsonc@wdmcs.org.
Today (Nov. 6), freshmen divers Julie Dickinson and Ashlyn Clingman compete in the State Diving Competition at 6:30 in the Marshalltown YMCA. Tomorrow (Nov. 7), the girls' swim team competes in the State Meet at 12:30 also in the Marshalltown YMCA. Good luck to all our swimmers and divers!!!
The hockey team plays Johnston gold this Sunday (Nov. 8) at 4:00 in the Metro Ice Sports Arena. It's fast, fun and free!
Notes to Parents:
Valley Drama Booster Club
Join us for the fall play, "The Tale of the West Texas Marsupial Girl" on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. in the Valley Auditorium. It will be a great way to spend some time this weekend! The Booster Club will be there to sign up new members before the show and during intermission. Fundraising activities will also be taking place. For information on the play or the Booster Club, please visit our web page at www.ValleyDrama.com, or contact Cindy Todd at MamaTodd@aol.com.
ITED Schedule
Friday, November 6: Language: Revising Written Materials
Daily Schedule
Period/Time
1st: 8:20 – 8:57
Testing (w/ 1st period teacher): 9:01 – 9:47
2nd: 9:51 – 10:29
3rd: 10:34 – 11:12
5th: 11:16 – 12:31 (Lunch)
1st: 11:16 - 11:42
2nd: 11:40 – 12:06
3rd: 12:05 – 12:31
4th: 12:35 – 1:13
6th: 1:17 – 1:55
7th: 1:59 – 2:37
8th: 2:41 – 3:20
You can find a complete sports schedule at the CIML website
VSW bell schedule (click here)
The VSW daily announcements are collected and edited by Mr. Bittick [bittickc@wdmcs.org].
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