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2014 Yearbooks Go On Sale
COMING SOON!!
DUE to the snow days the yearbook collection days have changed! Attention all VFMS students and families! This year's edition of the VFMS Yearbook will go on sale for 4 days during the month of January!! Orders will be taken in the main lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. on the following days ONLY:
 Tuesday, January 28th Wednesday, January 29th Thursday, January 30th Friday, January 31th Each yearbook ordered in January will cost $44.00. Orders taken AFTER January 31 will cost $50.00...NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! Only checks made payable to VALLEY FORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL will be accepted...NO CASH!! Order EARLY and SAVE!!! |
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Book Fair Poster Contest!
The Book Fair Is Coming on March 4th, 5th and 6th.
Use your creativity by submitting a poster to help advertise for this great event. Posters will be judged and displayed  throughout the school. Scholastic Dollars will be Awarded for First, Second and Third place winners!!
DEADLINE: All posters must be submitted to the Main Office no later than February 12, 2014.
Posters may be on 12" x 18" art paper (obtained in the Art Room) and should include the Book Fair dates.
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Parents' Network Meeting
January 28th
LET's get together for Coffee on Tuesday, January 28th
 at 9:00 a.m. at Gateway Starbucks! Looking forward seeing you! PLEASE let me know if you can make it! Parent's Network Coordinator
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Attention 8th Graders!
Applications are now available for all 8th grade students interested in applying for Yearbook, Spoke and Lit Mag at Conestoga High School. Applications can be picked up from
guidance, English teachers, and online at the link above: Please see Ms. DeMaris for additional questions.
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Lend or Donate?
We are looking to borrow the following items for use in our production of The Wizard of Oz, March 10-15. If you are able to lend or donate any of these items please drop them off at the school to Michele Simmoneau in the Library or Main Office M-F between 7am-5pm. Make sure your name and  phone number are clearly labeled on the item so that we may return it to you!!!! Thanks for all your support! We look forward to presenting an incredible show in March!!!
Corn Stalks, Corn Husks & Corn
Fake apples (lots and lots)
Fake eggs
Baskets, one for Dorothy (small), one for Ms. Gultch with lid (large), one wire basket, other miscellaneous for the farm and munchkins
Buckets or Pales (metal or tin, work worn for on the farm)
Stuffed baby chicks (need about 50-70)
Wheel Barrel
Hay (bale of hay)
Crystal Ball
Fog Machine
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Harlem Wizards Returning for March Madness
March 21st, 2014
Game begins 7:00 p.m. @ Conestoga High School 
We hope to see you there!
Please check the FLITE vs. Harlem Wizards event page of our website for ticket information in January/February. Sponsorship information is posted. This event has sold out for two years straight. Don't miss the opportunity to share in the fun.
ATTN Businesses: This is a great opportunity to support education and promote your business at the same time. Sponsorships are available now.
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"Winter Warm-Up Drive" for an Elementary School in Philadelphia!
The HELLO Club & DOVE Club are collecting...
NEW: SOCKS, MITTENS, GLOVES and HATS!
(The smallest children sizes - medium size adult.)
These donations are for a K-6 elementary school located in North Philadelphia. There are about 400 students in the school. 93% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Many of the students are in need of socks, mittens/gloves, and hats for the winter months.
The Drop-off Box will be in front of the main office January 8th thru 31st. Please feel free to drop off your donation!
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Upcoming Events!
2/7 - PMEA Chorus Fest
2/17 - No School - Presidents Day
2/20 - Student Faculty Basketball Game
2/21 - Delta presents Grand Derangement - 7:00 p.m. RHS
2/27 - 1/2 Day Parent Conference
2/28 - 1/2 Day Parent Conference
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| This Week at VFMS |
Monday, January 27
Gr. 8 "Crusin' Not Boozin Assembly 1:00 - 2:25 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28
End of Marking Period
GR. 8 Students receive their CHS "Program of Studies" in homeroom.
Thursday, January 30
Gr. 8 Course Selection Night
CHS Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
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| Ceramic Mural at VFMS | |
Rhoda Kahler will be the artist in residence during the February and March.
A Ceramic Mural will be installed in our VFMS main lobby on the brick wall across from the central entrance to the auditorium.
To learn more about this exciting project click here!
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| Save the Date! | |
January 30th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Havertown
Presenter:
Cindy Kruse, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant
Delaware County
Intermediate Unit
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DELTA Presents:
Grand Derangement
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Exciting music & visual feast!
Defies audiences to sit still!
The bow fires up the fiddle and the sparks fly!
Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. Radnor High School Tickets: $10 @ Door
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Visit www.artsdelta.net to pre-order.
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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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