Attention Parents!
 Please encourage your student to donate their WONDER book to our school. This is a great way to ensure that this book will be read again! Our teachers and administrators are looking at possible connections and themes in our curriculum, and our anti-bullying program, in all grade levels. Thanks so much!! |
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RSVP for Principal Meet & Greets!
The PTO will host fall parent coffees for 5th through 7th grade parents as follows:
5th Grade - Wednesday, September 25th @ 1:00 p.m. Hostess: Silvia Manoukian
Click here to RSVP!
5th Grade - Tuesday, October 1st @ 1:00 p.m.
Hostess: Tiffany Sellig
Click here to RSVP!
6th Grade - Thursday, October 10th @ 9:00 a.m.
Hostess: Tracy Amendola
Click here to RSVP!
7th Grade - Thursday, October 3rd @ 1:30 p.m.
Hostess: Julia Bartosh
Click here to RSVP!
8th Grade - Winter 2014 TBD
Hostess: Jean Kane
Each parent coffee will be graciously hosted at the home of one of our VFMS families. Parents in each respective grade are invited to attend the coffee which will last about an hour and will include remarks from our school administrators and grade level teachers regarding the curriculum and activities that your child(ren) will participate in during the fall semester. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow parents in your child's grade.
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Last Chance for Spiritwear!
The PTO will be selling our brand new SPIRIT WEAR at this weeks 7 & 8 Curriculum Night!
This is a great way to see sizes and the excellent quality of the merchandise.
There will be a limited amount of items on hand for cash and carry but we will also be taking orders. Orders will be delivered to students at school and this will be the only opportunity to place an order through the PTO which will save you on shipping fees. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Otherwise, throughout the year, orders can be placed on the Anchors Aweigh website and shipped to your house or picked up at the company in Rosemont.
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Golden Apple Grants
Do you know what a Golden Apple Grant is? Ever heard of them? Well, here is your chance to find out! The Valley Forge Middle School PTO has created a fund to support outstanding and innovative programs, ideas and/or purchases which will enrich the educational experience at VFMS. The standard  Golden Apple Grant is $200 and typically up to 10 grants will be made available during each school year.
Do you have an idea we can support? We are accepting grant applications now for the 2013-14 school year. Any member of the VFMS community is welcome to apply including teachers, staff, administrators, parents and of course students. The PTO Board will review submitted applications and grant recipients will be notified and receive funds on a 'first come, first served' basis until all budgeted funds have been allocated.
Application forms and guidelines are available here and also on our website. Please send completed applications to Sarah Culbert by email or by hardcopy to the PTO mailbox in the VFMS main office. Questions? Please contact Sarah by email or phone 610-783-1255.
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Don't Miss - B.U.I.L.D. Presentation
(Better Understanding of Individuals w/ Learning Differences)
LEAVING BEHIND TO MOVE AHEAD
Financial planning for the family member
with special needs
Vince DiPietro
CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, CFBS, Financial Planner
Bruce Sham
CLF, Special Care Planner, First Financial Group
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: VFMS - AUDION
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Middle School for Dummies!
The VFMS PTO Board is pleased to be hosting its second annual MS for Dummies on Wednesday, October 2nd in the Audion from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Aimed at parents new to the school but open to anybody who would like to hear more about how VFMS works, we will aim to demystify life
 in Middle School. In order to ensure we cover the areas of greatest concern and/or bewilderment, we would love to receive any questions and issues prior to the meeting. Kindly email them to Sarah Culbert, noting MS for Dummies in the subject line, and we will do our best to answer these in the session. As well as some 'old-time' parents, we will have Jacqui Hickey, Assistant Principal, on hand to answer questions about attendance and athletics. Please sign up here if you wish to attend.
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Dine Out for a Cause
FLITE - Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin/Easttown
DATE: Saturday, October 12th
Landmark Americana Tap & Grill is helping FLITE help kids...again!
15% of dining and bar proceeds to benefit educational programs funded by FLITE. 
Family-friendly food served beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Music by The Sofa Kings, WMGK 2012-13 award winning house band, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Bring the attached Event Form and present to your server or bartenders to make sure appropriate funds are given to FLITE.
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| Valley Forge Basketball League!
2013-14
Open to all boys in the 8th, 9th and 10th grades. Roster spots are limited and assigned on a first come basis. 
Season runs from early November through February (no games during Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays).
Games played Saturday afternoon at VFMS.
Click for application / website or email request
to Bruce Fadem.
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New VFES Falcon 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run! 
Sign Up Now For The New VFES Falcon 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run!
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 in Wilson Farm Park.
Registration is OPEN for the new VFES Falcon 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run in Wilson Farm Park. There will be music, prizes for the winners in each age category and more. To register you can download a registration form, or you can register online, under "Events" and then "Race Calendar." Help support VFES with this new, healthy, family-oriented fundraiser!
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Paoli Wildcats Youth Basketball
Sign-up Information
When: September 28th at 9:00
Where: TEMS Front Gym
Who: All new players to the league
What You Need: Check the website for the forms you  should bring.
NEW THIS YEAR: Your child's division will be based on their current grade in school. Click here for Grade specific information.
Boys: Junior Division (4th and 5th grade)
Senior Division (6th and 7th grade)
Girls: Junior Division (4th and 5th grade)
Senior Division (6th, 7th and 8th grade)
**Birth certificates are not needed. Proof of grade may be requested.
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D E L T A
(Districts Educating and Learning Through the Arts)
presents two amazing shows:
Harris III, Master Illusionist 
Friday, November 1st, 2013
7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Valley Forge Middle School
Tickets: $10 per person at the door
Grand Derangement
Friday, February 21st, 2014
7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Radnor High School
Tickets: $10 per person at the door
Exciting music and a visual feast! Defies audiences to sit still!
The bow fires up the fiddle and the sparks fly!
Discount available for season ticket. For ticket information for both shows, click here.
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Upcoming Events!
10/3 - Gr. 5 Cherry Crest Farm Trip
10/4 - Pink Friday
10/15 - Gal Chorale Gr. 6-8
10/29 - Picture Retake Day
10/31 - Cultural Arts Assembly
Grades 7/8 at 9:00 a.m.
Grades 5/6 at 10:10 a.m.
11/7 - Grade 7 - Friends and Fun Day
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| Gratitude Corner! | |
A great big thank you to the following parents for chaperoning the 7/8 Grade Welcome Back Dance
on September 20th
Brendan Arnott
Cathy Barrios
Georgia Merrill
Stacey Mignone
and
Chris Rossi
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| This Week @ VFMS | |
Tuesday
Grade 7-8 Curriculum Night
6:50pm
Wednesday
Grade 6 Blue Team USTC Field Trip 8:45-2:15
Thursday
Grade 6 Gold Team USTC Field Trip 8:45-2:15
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| Attention 5th Grade Girls! |
We want to identify 5th grade girls willing to commit to a Jr. Girl Scout troop at VFMS. We also need to hear from parents who will commit to cooperative leadership of the troop. Please note we are in preliminary planning stages. Please contact Lisa by Tuesday, October 1st.
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| VFMS PTO Donations | |
The VFMS PTO
respectfully requests
that you consider making a
tax-deductible annual family contribution of $50.
Of course, any amount is appreciated, but with your $50 donation, our PTO will be more equipped to meet our objective of supporting the education of our children and strengthening the community at VFMS.
There are two ways to make your donation:
mail in your donation
(form attached),
or
Click on the PayPal
'Donate' button below.
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VFMS Sports Schedule
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Tuesday
Unlimited Football Scrimmage vs. Ridley-Home
Wednesday
Boys Soccer vs. Beverly Hill-Away (8th is 1st)
Early Dismissal 2:15
Depart 2:25
Thursday
Volleyball vs. Beverly Hill-Away (8th is 1st)
Early Dismissal 2:15
Depart 2:25
Friday
Girls Soccer vs. Strath Haven-Home (7th is 1st)
Weight Football vs. Garnet Valley - Away Early Dismissal 2:00 Depart 2:10
Field Hockey vs. Strath Haven-Home (7th is 1st)
Boys Soccer vs. Strath Haven-Away (7th is 1st)
Early Dismissal 2:15
Depart 2:25
Unlimited Football vs. Garnet Valley-Home
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| DIRECTORY ORDERS HERE!!! | |
The VFMS 2013-14 Directory is available for pre-order by filling in this form.
Directories are
$10 for one,
$15 for two
and
$20 for three.
They will be in homerooms by October 4th, 2013.
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| Box Tops for Education! | |
Box Tops for Education
are an easy way to help raise money for VFMS.
Just clip Box Tops
and drop them in the collection box located in the main office.
Help us reach
our goal this year.
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| Important Numbers | |
VFMS Main Office:
610-240-1300
Attendance Line:
610-240-1330
T/E Transportation:
610-240-1680
T/E District Office:
610-240-1900
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Blast Submissions
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If you have school news you want to have published in the Blast, please write it up exactly how you want it to appear and send it in email to the editor, at
sydneyruth@me.com by the preceding Friday afternoon. Blast will go out each Sunday afternoon.
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