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💙💛 Victor Elementary Weekly Message 💙💛
Happy Sunday, Viking Families! 💙💛
It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the end of our first quarter! As we head into our final week before Fall Break, I want to thank our families for your continued support, partnership, and involvement at Victor Elementary.
🌟 School Site Council – Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to our School Site Council members who met with me this past week to discuss important topics that support our students and school community, including our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), School Safety Plan, Parent Rights, and more. I truly appreciate their time, input, and commitment to helping Victor Elementary continue to grow and be successful. Your partnership makes a difference! 💙💛
🌳 Lunch on the Lawn – What a Success!
Our 1st Annual Lunch on the Lawn was a wonderful success! We welcomed over 100 parents and family members to campus to enjoy lunch with their Vikings. Seeing so many families together on our campus was truly special. Thank you for making our first event so memorable!
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences This Week
Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening this week! This is an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss goals for continued growth. If you have not yet scheduled your conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
🌎 ELAC Parent Meeting – Thursday, September 24
We invite parents and guardians of students who speak or are learning another language in addition to English to join us for our first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Parent Meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 1. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the programs and services available to support our English Learners and to share your voice and ideas. A Google Meet link will also be available for families who are unable to attend in person. We hope you can join us! 💙💛
❤️ American Heart Association – Coming in October!
We are excited to welcome the American Heart Association to Victor Elementary from October 12–30, 2026! During this time, our Vikings will have an opportunity to learn about the importance of heart health, healthy habits, and staying active. Initial information was sent out on Friday and more information will be shared with families as we get closer to October. We are looking forward to this fun and educational opportunity for our students! ❤️
⏰ Attendance Matters
As we approach Fall Break, please remember that every school day matters. We want our Vikings here, on time, and ready to learn each day. Let’s finish our first quarter strong!
🍂 Fall Break Is Almost Here!
This is our last week of school before Fall Break! I cannot believe how quickly our first quarter has gone by. I am so proud of the learning, growth, and wonderful memories our students and staff have already created together.
Thank you for continuing to support our students, staff, and school community. Together, we make Victor a special place for our Vikings to learn and grow.
Be Safe • Be Responsible • Be Respectful
Go Vikings! 💙💛
Warmly,
Mrs. Berry
Principal, Victor Elementary
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.
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.
Victor Elementary will be conducting a scheduled earthquake drill on Monday, September 21st. Students and staff will practice important safety procedures, including Drop, Cover, and Hold On, so everyone knows what to do during an earthquake.
Please remind your child that this is only a practice drill. Thank you for helping us keep our Vikings safe and prepared! 💙💛
Be Safe • Be Responsible • Be Respectful
Hi Victor Families,
I am excited to help create a community of lifesavers and am asking you to join me today. Check this off your list in less than one minute and receive your Kids Heart Challenge character stamp pal just for joining the team!
Sign Up Today! Download the Heart Schools app or visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/victor to join our school team
- Complete Your Challenge! Follow all the steps in Finn's Mission and invite 10 family and friends to donate. Your family will also learn lifesaving skills, including how to call 911 in an emergency and how to B.E. F.A.S.T. when someone is having a stroke.
Plus, students who sign up before October 12th will be recognized during the kick off assembly!!
Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!
Thank you,
Principal Berry
Families, please take a few minutes to complete Online Data Confirmation (ODC). Completing ODC ensures that your child’s school has current contact information and all required annual forms for the school year. Each classroom with 100% participation will receive a classroom incentive (pizza party, ice cream party etc)
To complete ODC:
- Go to the Aeries Parent & Student Portal and log in. If you do not have a log in, please follow the prompts to create an account. If you need assistance with this, please call our school's office.
- Once logged in, if you have not completed the ODC a pink banner will appear across the top of your screen prompting you to complete the process. Follow the prompts and select "Finish and Submit" to finalize the data confirmation.
If you need clarity on the above steps, or would like to see screenshots, please view this document or call our school's office.
Every completed confirmation helps our school stay connected with families and better equips us to support students. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us start the year strong!
Victor School Behavior Expectations – Cafeteria
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: Cafeteria Expectations
❤️ Be Respectful
Use polite words and a kind tone with peers and adults.
Wait your turn in line and follow directions from cafeteria staff.
Use an appropriate voice level—no yelling or disruptive behavior.
💙 Be Responsible
Clean your area, including trays, trash, and personal belongings.
Eat your own food and take only what you can finish.
Follow cafeteria rules and procedures.
Raise your hand and wait for adult permission before using the restroom.
💚 Be Safe
Walk at all times—no running or pushing.
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Report spills or unsafe conditions to an adult immediately.
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! 💙💛
Our Victor Elementary PTC is looking for parents and family members who would like to get involved! PTC is a wonderful way to support our students, help with school events and activities, share ideas, and make a positive difference in our Viking community. Whether you can help a little or a lot, we would love to have you join us! If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved, please contact Mrs. Shelby Dutschke @ sdutschke762@gmail.com or by phone at 916-832-6510. We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our PTC team! 💙💛
September 2026
Fall Break: Monday through Friday September 28 through October 9, 2026
Fall Intercession: Monday September 27 through Friday, October 2, 2026
October 2026
1st day back from Fall Break: Monday, October 12, 2026
Mon Oct 12th: Healthy Hearts Assembly for students
Wed: October 14th: Fire drill
Wed: October 21st: Minimum Day
Friday: October 23rd: Parent Safety Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday: October 27th: Make-up Picture Day & Lockdown Drill
Friday: October 30th: Costume Parade & End of Healthy Hearts Donations (Mrs. Berry will be slimed by students who donated over $100.00)
As Lodi USD continues to move towards our goal of clear, timely, and transparent communication, we want to ensure that our families are receiving communication with ease. You should already be receiving communication through email and text - if you're not, please reach out to our school's office to let us know. The next step with staying connected is downloading the ParentSquare app! Available for both iPhones and Androids, downloading the app ensures instant access to updates, and provides an easy way to interact with posts, direct messages, forms, and more. Download the free app by following the link in the button below.
If you need help accessing ParentSquare, please reach out to communications@lodiusd.net.
💙💛 DELAC Parent Night – You’re Invited!
Victor Viking families are invited to attend the Lodi Unified School District DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee) Parent Night!
Join other families from across Lodi Unified to connect, learn, ask questions, and share your voice in support of our English Learner students.
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 JAESC
1305 E. Vine St., Lodi, CA 95240
We encourage our English Learner families to attend and become involved. Your participation and voice are important to our school and district community! 💙💛
We hope to see our Victor Viking families there!