 Directory Order Deadline Approaching!
Reminder: Deadline to place directory orders is Friday 9/18. If you haven't already done so, please submit the attached order form. We will not be able to accept orders after Friday since we have to provide a final count to the printer. |
 Welcome Back Dance Chaperones Needed Thank you to our parents who have volunteered to chaperone the 7th/8th grade Welcome Back Dance taking place on Friday September 18th. We are looking for 1 - 2 more parents to chaperone the dance. Your role will be to assist Mr. Gibson with monitoring hallways around the dance. (You will not have to interact with your children!) |
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A Case for Smiles
During the weeks of 9/14 and 9/21 the students at VFMS will be doing their part to support a good cause. A Case for Smiles (caseforsmiles.org), formerly known as ConKerr Cancer, is an organization that is dedicated to helping sick children cope with the stress of their illnesses and injuries. Volunteers help make whimsical pillowcases that give children an emotional boost during a tough time. The organization was originally started to honor the memory of former Valley Forge student Ryan Kerr.
On Thursday, September 17th Case for Smiles will be having its 1 Millionth Pillowcase Celebration. Students will be able to purchase a sticker to show their support. The sticker will cost a minimum of a $1.00 - anything additional is welcome. By purchasing this sticker, students are then able to participate in PJ Day on Friday, September 18th. Students are still expected to wear pajamas that are appropriate for school. Long flannel pants and t-shirts or sweatshirts will be the most acceptable attire. Please, NO SLIPPERS!
On Friday night, at the 7th and 8th grade Welcome Back Dance, students will still be able to donate to the cause. A collection jar will be placed at the snack table. The dance is not a PJ dance. Regular, casual attire is expected to be worn at the dance.
Collections will continue the following week.
Case for Smiles and the Valley Forge community thank you in advance for your support!
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Support Programs at VFMS while Advertising YOUR Local Business!
Advertise your business in the 2015-16 Stude  nt Directory! Don't miss your chance to make new contacts and develop new customer relationships in the community. Also, let your friends with local businesses know that they can advertise too. Details are in the attached form . If you have any questions, please contact Doug Jones. |
VFMS Fall Sports Update
Fall sports for 7th and 8th grade students will begin soon. Information about the program and necessary paperwork can be found at www.tesd.net/vfmathletics. Students should listen to the morning announcements for interest meetings that will take place during the first or second week of school. For any student that has not had an ImPACT test, they will be offered on 9/3, 9/8 or 9/9 after school in the library. The season schedules are available at vfms.digitalsports.com and regular updates can be found at @VFMS_athletics on twitter. Go Eagles! |
Papal Visit Scheduling Reminder
A reminder as per the all-call message that we recently received:
On Friday, September 25, all schools will close early according to the following dismissal schedule:
High school: 11:25 AM
Middle school: 11:40 AM
Elementary school 12:20 PM (No PM Kindergarten)
On Monday, September 28, all schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule, and Kindergarten will follow a modified schedule as follows:
AM Kindergarten: 10:45 AM to 12:40 PM
PM Kindergarten: 1:25 PM to 3:20 PM
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 Arch Programming: "Is This Normal?"
Is This Normal?
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
ARCH invites you to a presentation and discussion about the stress and anxiety in our families. The presentation will discuss how to evaluate if the stressors in your child's life, and their reactions, are "normal" or something that needs to be addressed. We hope to offer take-away strategies to help your child (and possibly you) understand, cope, and manage stress and/or anxiety.
More information can be found here. |
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Does a young person you know have the next BIG IDEA or have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
If so, nominate them for Young Entrepreneurs Academy! and help them turn their ideas into a reality!
Whether it is a great invention idea, a concept for a new business or a way to solve one of our planet's problems, YEA! is the place to go! We accept young entrepreneurs between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking year-long afterschool program that teaches students all of the skills necessary to launch and run their own real businesses throu gh a proven, projects-based curriculum. The fun hands-on program meets weekly at Rosemont College, after school and helps go-getters in grades 6-12 identify their passions, transform their ideas into fully formed businesses or social movements and develop lifelong leadership skills. Sponsored by The Greater Philadelphia Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs, the Haverford Area YMCA and the Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the YEA! program empowers local ambitious area students to become REAL entrepreneurial success stories through a competitive application process.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is making waves not only here in the Greater Philadelphia area, but also across the country. YEA! Students have launched more than 3,000 real businesses in America. One of our local young CEO's went to the finals in Washington DC and got an audition on Shark Tank!
To nominate a student for this prestigious program, click and fill out the nomination form and we will do the rest.
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| This Week at VFMS | |
Mon., Sept. 14th:
No school
Fri., Sept 18th:
Welcome Back Dance
Grs. 7/8, 7:30-9:30
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| Gratitude Corner |
The PTO wants to say a very BIG thank you to the following parents who helped with directory and spirit wear sales during curriculum nights. Jenni DiMaio, Debbie Riener, Karen Wilder and Jane Kluge - WE COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!
Another huge thank you to all of the Health Screening volunteers! Thank you Koungirn Joung, Mary-Alice Micheals, Christine Sisian,
Jeanie Johnson, Li-Chen Jiang, Angelica Riley,
Christine Novak, Tina Webb,
Kristin Courtney, Sheryl Reidenbach,
Allie Richardson,
Judy Weintraub, Lori Benedict, Jenni DiMaio,
Robin Briggs!
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Girls' Running Program
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Attention all girls interested in running! Check out this new program at the YMCA for middle school aged girls. Information can be found here.
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VFES Falcoln 5K Run/Walk
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Come and support Valley Forge Elementary School's 3rd Annual Falcon 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run on October 4th at 9:00am in Wilson Farm Park!
There will be music, awards for the top finishers in each age group, and refreshments at the end of the race.
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Valley Forge
Basketball League
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All boys 8th, 9th and 10th grades interested in basketball this Fall, click here for information! |
Shop Amazon/Help PTO
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There is nothing you can't find on Amazon and we know many of you use this site frequently.
But, did you know that by making a slight adjustment to the way you access their website, you could be benefiting the VFMS PTO?
When you shop at AmazonSmile (www.smile.amazon.com), rather than the regular Amazon site, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Valley Forge Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2936863 and support us every time you shop.
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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!
If you have any questions, contact
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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, Lori Benedict, at lori.mb@gmail.com by NOON the preceding Friday afternoon. Blast will go out each Sunday afternoon.
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