Victor Elementary Weekly Smore
💙💛 Victor Elementary Weekly Message 💙💛
Dear Victor Elementary Families,
As we begin another wonderful week at Victor Elementary, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of our Viking families. Your continued support, encouragement, and involvement mean so much to our school community. Together, we are creating wonderful memories and building a school where our students feel loved, supported, and excited to learn!
🦃 2nd Annual Viking Turkey Trot – Monday, November 9! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
We are so excited to invite our families to our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot! Our Vikings will be running, cheering one another on, and competing for some delicious prizes, including pumpkin pies and donuts! We would love to see our families come out and cheer on their little Vikings!
Please be sure to read this week's Smore for additional information, including grade-level running times and event details. We hope to see you there!
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. On this special day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifices. To all our Viking families who have served or have loved ones who serve, we thank you! ❤️🤍💙
📚 Every School Day Matters!
As we approach our upcoming holiday break, I want to remind our families how important daily attendance continues to be. Every day at school is an opportunity for our Vikings to learn something new, strengthen friendships, and grow academically and socially.
Please continue making attendance a priority and ensuring your child arrives at school on time each day. Even during these exciting weeks leading up to the holidays, every instructional minute counts!
🍂 Thanksgiving Break Is Almost Here! 🦃
Can you believe we are already so close to Thanksgiving? We have just two more weeks of learning and fun before our students and staff enjoy a full week off for Thanksgiving Break, November 23-27!
I hope this upcoming break provides our families with opportunities to rest, spend quality time together, and create beautiful memories with loved ones. There is so much to be thankful for, and I can truly say that one of my greatest blessings is being part of our amazing Victor Elementary Viking family.
💙💛 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Viking Families!
Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. Thank you for showing up, volunteering, participating in our school events, and supporting our teachers and staff. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference, and it does not go unnoticed.
As your principal, I am incredibly grateful for the relationships we continue to build and the wonderful sense of community growing at Victor Elementary. Our school is special because of the amazing students, families, and staff who make up our Viking family.
Let's make this another fantastic week filled with kindness, learning, laughter, and Viking pride!
With gratitude and Viking pride,
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Home of the Vikings! 💙💛
Regular Schedule
Breakfast: 7:40 A.M. to 7:55 A.M.
Kindergarten: 8:00 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
1st - 3rd: 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
4th - 6th: 8:00 A.M. to 2:05 P.M.
Minimum Day Schedule
Breakfast: 7:40 A.M. to 7:55 A.M.
Kindergarten: 8:00 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
1st - 3rd: 8:00 A.M. to 12:01 P.M.
4th - 6th: 8:00 A.M. to 12:10 P.M.
Calling all Viking Families! We are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Monday, November 9, 2026! Come cheer on your little Vikings as they race for a chance to win a delicious pumpkin pie for 1st place or donuts for 2nd and 3rd place! 🥧🍩
🏃♂️ Turkey Trot Schedule:
1st Grade: 8:20–8:40 a.m.
2nd Grade: 8:45–9:05 a.m.
3rd Grade: 9:10–9:30 a.m.
🏆 1st–3rd Awards: 9:35 a.m.
Kindergarten: 9:50–10:10 a.m.
🏆 Kindergarten Awards: 10:10 a.m.
4th Grade: 10:30–10:50 a.m.
5th Grade: 10:55–11:15 a.m.
6th Grade: 11:20–11:40 a.m.
🏆 4th–6th Awards: 11:40 a.m.
📌 Important Reminder: All parents and family members attending must stop by the front office to sign in before joining us for the event.
We can't wait to see our Viking families cheering from the sidelines! Your encouragement makes these special moments even more memorable for our students. Let's make our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot a gobbling good time!
Go Vikings!
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Dear Viking Families, 💙💛
In observance of Veterans Day, Victor Elementary will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
On this special day, we take a moment to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifices are deeply appreciated.
❤️🤍💙 To all our veterans and military families, thank you for your service!
Wishing our Viking families a meaningful and peaceful Veterans Day!
Mrs. Berry
Dear Viking Families,
At Victor Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are always our number one priority! 💙💛
We want to inform you that we will be conducting a scheduled fire drill on Friday, November 13, 2026.
During this drill, students and staff will practice safely evacuating their classrooms and gathering in their designated areas. These drills are an important part of our school safety procedures and help ensure everyone knows what to do in the event of a real emergency.
Please know that this is only a practice drill, and there is no cause for alarm.
We encourage you to talk with your children about the importance of listening carefully, following directions, and remaining calm during safety drills.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our Viking campus safe!
Safety First, Vikings!
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Victor School Behavior Expectations – Playground
At Victor Elementary, we continue to teach and reinforce our Viking Values: Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful in every area of our school.
This Week’s PBIS Focus: Playground Expectations
❤️ Be Respectful
Include others and use kind words during play.
Follow adult directions promptly.
Respect school property and playground equipment.
💙 Be Responsible
Take turns and share equipment appropriately.
Line up quickly and quietly when called.
Follow game rules and play fairly.
💚 Be Safe
Walk or run in designated areas only.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Report injuries, unsafe conditions, or conflicts immediately to staff.
Each week, we will highlight a different area of our campus, including the classroom, cafeteria, pathways, library, restrooms, technology areas, and playground.
Thank you for helping our Vikings Learn Strong by being safe, responsible, and respectful every day! 💙💛
November 2026
Wednesday: November 18th: Minimum Day
Monday: November 23 to Friday: November 27: No School Thanksgiving Week Break
Monday: November 30: Earthquake Drill
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