Valley View Middle School
Distance Learning Updates and Information
March 26, 2020
Dear Valley View Students and Families,

We want to thank you so much for all of your understanding and patience as we build a new school learning platform in a matter of days! It wouldn’t have happened without the extraordinary efforts of many Edina staff.  

Our staff is working diligently to prepare effective Distance Learning experiences for our students. We are literally transforming education in a matter of hours and days! We plan to launch the Valley View Distance Learning for students on Monday, March 30th, 2020.  

Many of you are seeking more information about the Distance Learning platform for students. I am excited to share these details with you and am incredibly proud of the passion and care that our Middle Level teachers have given to the development of the learning plans. I will provide information on the following items:


Overview of Distance Learning
  • Distance Learning Start Date
  • Video with great information (see below)

Distance Learning Student Schedules
  • Weekly Learning Schedule
  • Daily Learning Schedule

  • Behavior Norms
  • Attendance
  • Consequences

Support for Parents, Students and Staff

You will certainly continue to receive information from me and our Edina Communications TEAM as we prepare for our March 30th launch! Again, thank you for all of your support and patience! We are TEAM Valley View!

Sincerely,

Valley View Administrative TEAM
Shawn Dudley, Erik Lowe and Tim Berndt
VVMS DISTANCE LEARNING begins on Monday, March 30, 2020.


Attendance
We will be taking attendance for each class on an A day and each class on a B day. We will do that by asking students to complete a short "ATTENDANCE" assignment. These assignments are for purposes of attendance and will generally be a reflection or check-in. Students will also have assignments associated with the course standards. These will generally be more in-depth. District information about attendance procedures is forthcoming. We will communicate this information as soon as it is available.
Distance Learning Rights/ Responsibilities, Expectations and Consequences

Distance Learning NORMS

As a Valley View Student, I WILL....

  1. Continue to uphold our shared VVMS values of Safety, Learning, and Respect
  2. Make the best choices for my learning.
  3. Complete daily attendance assignments each day by 5:00 PM to be marked present for class.
  4. I will treat everyone with kindness
  5. Use my device properly for:
  • Distance Learning Class work
  • Research
  • Online educational resources
  • Listen and view educational podcasts or videos
  • Managing email, calendars and to-do lists
Student Services Support by phone, email or Google Meet (counselors, social workers, school psychologists)
We want to make sure that students, families and staff are aware that the Student Services Department, which includes our counselors, our School Psychologist and our School Social Worker will remain open for virtual business on all Distance Learning days. The School Counselors, School Psychologist, and our School Social Worker ARE available to connect over the phone or over Google Meet during regular business hours.

Those who would like us to contact them for non-emergency matters should send an email, and we will attempt to get back to them before the end of the day, if possible.
In the case of an emergency, students, families, and staff should contact 911.
Food Distribution Meal Program (Commenced on Monday, 3/16)
  • West Edina Curbside Distribution Station: Valley View Middle School Door #1
  • Bagged breakfast & lunch items
  • The food program is for those 18 years of age or under
  • Each child will receive both a breakfast & lunch bag (1 for lunch the day of pick-up & 1 for breakfast the following morning)
  • Pick-up will be Monday-Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm (if you are unable to pick-up meals, please complete this form and someone will contact you to assist)
  • Chartwells will handle all food preparation & distribution
  • Minneapolis families/students may go to their nearest food distribution center so they do not need to drive to Edina daily
Technology Resources
Starting March 30, Support will be available during the hours of 7:00 AM-9:00 PM.

Staff & Teacher Support 
  • Send support requests to: support@edinaschools.org
  • For phone assistance, please call 952-848-4915
Parents and Students
Important Links