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💙💛 Victor Elementary Weekly Message 💙💛
💙💛 Happy Sunday, Viking Families! 💙💛
We have another exciting week ahead at Victor Elementary! As we continue into our second quarter, I am proud to see our Vikings working hard, building friendships, and demonstrating our school values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!
This week is filled with fun activities and celebrations! Please take a moment to review our important announcements and upcoming events.
❤️🌈 Red Ribbon Week & Wellness Week | October 26–30
Get ready to show your Viking spirit! This week, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Wellness Week by promoting healthy choices, kindness, and positive habits.
Students are encouraged to participate in our daily spirit days! Please refer to our Spirit Week flyer for each day's dress-up theme. Let's fill our campus with positivity and Viking pride! 💙💛
📸 Picture Retake Day | Wednesday, October 28
Say cheese, Vikings! Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 28! Students who missed our original Picture Day or need retakes will have another opportunity to capture their school-year smiles!
🎃🍬 Trunk or Treat | Thursday, October 29
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration from 4:30–6:00 p.m.! Our amazing Activities Team is preparing a fun-filled evening of decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and family fun!
🍬 WE STILL NEED CANDY DONATIONS!
Families, we need your help! Please consider donating bags of nut-free, individually wrapped candy to your child's teacher or the front office by Tuesday, October 27.
🍿 Classroom Challenge: The classroom collecting the most bags of candy will win a POPCORN PARTY!
👻 Costume Reminder: Costumes must be school-appropriate. No face-covering masks, weapons, fake blood, or excessively scary costumes.
Thank you for helping us make this event special for our Vikings!
🎃🍁 Halloween Parade | Friday, October 30
Our Vikings are excited to show off their creative costumes during our annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30!
📢 Parade times and additional details will be shared through ParentSquare. Please watch for our upcoming announcement!
🌟 Attendance Matters!
As we continue into our second quarter, remember that every day and every minute of learning matters! Thank you for making regular attendance a priority and helping our Vikings succeed!
💙💛 Let's Have a Spooktacular Week!
October is coming to an end, but we have so much to celebrate! A heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful teachers, staff, Activities Team, and Viking families for making these special experiences possible.
A special thank-you to everyone who has donated candy or plans to contribute. Your generosity makes a difference!
Together, we make Victor Elementary a special place where every Viking can learn, grow, and thrive!
Wishing our Viking families a wonderful Sunday and a safe, fun-filled, and spooktacular week ahead! 🎃💙💛
Warmly,
Mrs. Berry
Principal,
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.
This Week, October 26–30, Victor Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week & Kids Heart Challenge Wellness Week! ❤️
We encourage all our Vikings to participate in our fun-filled spirit days as we promote healthy habits and positive choices!
🌙 Monday, 10/26: Pajama Day – Wear your favorite cozy PJs!
🌈 Tuesday, 10/27: Neon Day – Wear your brightest colors!
🏈 Wednesday, 10/28: Sports Day – Represent your favorite sports team!
🤪 Thursday, 10/29: Crazy Hair Day – Show off your wackiest hairstyle!
🎃 Friday, 10/30: Scare Away Bad Habits – Wear a school-appropriate Halloween costume!
Let's show our Viking Spirit while celebrating healthy hearts, healthy minds, and healthy choices!
💙💛 Go Vikings!
Mrs. Berry
Principal
💙💛 Smile, Victor Vikings! 💛💙
Dear Viking Families,
Get those beautiful smiles ready! 😁 Our Fall Picture Make-Up Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026!
📸 Who Should Take Pictures?
Picture Make-Up Day is for:
📷 Students who were absent on our original Picture Day.
📷 New students who have not yet had their school pictures taken.
📷 Students who would like to retake their pictures. Please remember to bring the original picture package to return.
📷 Students who would like to purchase a picture package for the first time.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🏫 Location: Victor Elementary School
📷 Photography Company: Excel Photographers
💻 Order Your Pictures Online!
Families may order pictures online by visiting:
Gallery Password: VTRMUF26
⏰ Important Reminder: Online ordering closes at 9:00 a.m. on Picture Make-Up Day!
Please note that Excel Photographers will only be on campus for a limited time, and not all students will be photographed.
We look forward to seeing our Vikings' wonderful smiles! Thank you for your continued support!
With Viking Pride,
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Our exciting Trunk or Treat celebration is almost here! 👻🎃 We are still in need of candy donations to help make this a fun and memorable event for all our Viking students!
We kindly ask families who are able to donate individually wrapped bags of candy to drop them off with their child's teacher or at the front office.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! 💙💛
🎃 Trunk or Treat: Thursday, October 29
⏰ Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support! Together, we can make this a spooktacular event for our Viking community! 🍭🎃
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Thursday, October 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Dear Viking Families,
Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening filled with fun, laughter, costumes, and sweet treats! 🎃🍭
Our amazing Victor Elementary Activities Team is excited to invite all our Viking students and families to our annual Trunk-or-Treat Celebration!
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 Victor Elementary School
👻 Costume Guidelines
We encourage everyone to dress up and join in the Halloween fun! To ensure a safe and family-friendly event, please remember:
🚫 No fake blood, gore, or excessively scary costumes.
🚫 No masks that cover the face.
🚫 No weapons or imitation weapons of any kind.
✅ All costumes must be school-appropriate and family-friendly.
🎃 Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your Halloween spirit, and enjoy a wonderful evening with our Viking community!
We look forward to seeing our students and families come together for an evening of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
💙💛 Let's make this a SPOOKTACULAR Viking celebration!
Mrs. Berry
Principal
❤️ American Heart Association – FINAL WEEK! ❤️
Dear Viking Families,
We are officially entering our FINAL WEEK of the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge! I am incredibly proud of our Victor Vikings and the generosity of our families who have come together to support such an important cause!
🎉 Look What We've Accomplished!
As of Friday, October 23, our school has:
❤️ Raised OVER $2,600 our goal is $3,500 for the American Heart Association!
🌟 Had 27 students sign up to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge!
What an amazing accomplishment for our small but mighty Viking community! Every dollar raised helps support the American Heart Association's mission of saving lives and building healthier hearts.
❤️ It's Not Too Late to Make a Difference!
There is still time to participate and support this wonderful cause! Families can visit heart.org/schools, search for Victor Elementary, and join our school team.
All donations are due by Friday, October 30, 2026!
💚 Get Ready to SLIME Principal Berry! 💚
That's right, Vikings! On Friday, October 30, students who have raised $100 or more will have the exciting opportunity to POUR SLIME ON MRS. BERRY! 💚😱
Here's how much slime students can earn:
💚 $100 raised = 1 cup of SLIME!
💚 $150 raised = 2 cups of SLIME!
💚 $200 raised = 3 cups of SLIME!
I have a feeling I'm going to be VERY GREEN by the end of Friday! 😂💚
❤️ Let's Finish Strong, Vikings!
Thank you to all our families who have already participated, donated, and helped spread awareness about heart health. Together, we are teaching our students the importance of kindness, generosity, and helping others.
Let's make this final week count and see how much more our Viking community can raise!
With Viking Pride, 💙💛
Mrs. Berry
Principal
💙💛 Dear Viking Families,
Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026!
🍁 Don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, October 31.
⏰ Fall Back = One Extra Hour of Sleep! 😴
As we adjust to the time change, mornings will be brighter, but evenings will get darker earlier. Please take extra care when traveling to and from school.
Enjoy that extra hour of rest, Viking families! We look forward to seeing our Vikings bright-eyed and ready to learn on Monday morning! 💙💛
Mrs. Berry
Dear Viking Families,
I am proud to share that our recent lockdown drill was a great success! Our students and staff did an amazing job following safety protocols, remaining calm, and responding appropriately throughout the drill.
School safety continues to be one of my top priorities, and practicing these important procedures helps ensure that our Viking community is prepared in the event of an emergency.
A huge thank you to our incredible staff and students for taking this drill seriously and demonstrating what it means to Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful!
Together, we are keeping Victor Elementary a safe place to learn and grow!
💙💛 Together, we keep our Vikings safe!
A heartfelt thank you to Fire Chief Weber of the Mokelumne Fire District for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend our School Safety Committee meeting! We truly appreciate his expertise, valuable insights, and continued partnership in helping us maintain a safe learning environment for our students and staff.
I would also like to extend a special thank you to the four wonderful parents who attended our meeting. Your participation, thoughtful questions, and commitment to school safety mean so much to our Viking community!
At Victor Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain one of our highest priorities. It takes a village, and we are grateful to have such dedicated community partners and families working alongside us.
Together, we are making Victor Elementary a safer and stronger school community! 💙💛
With appreciation,
Mrs. Berry
Principal
Victor School Behavior Expectations – Restrooms
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: Restroom Expectations
❤️ Be Respectful
Respect privacy; keep bathroom stalls and sinks clean.
Use quiet voices; respect others using the bathroom.
Follow adult instructions and bathroom rules.
💙 Be Responsible
Wash hands thoroughly and dispose of trash properly.
Limit time in the bathroom to return promptly to class.
💚 Be Safe
Walk; no running or horseplay.
Keep water off the floor to prevent slips.
Report any unsafe conditions 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! 💙💛
November 2026
Tuesday: November 2nd: Voter Polling
Wednesday: November 4th: Minimum Day
Thursday: November 5th: DELAC Parent Meeting at District Office 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: November 11th: No School Veterans Day
Wednesday: November 18th: Minimum Day
Monday: November 23 to Friday: November 27: No School Thanksgiving Week Break
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.
💙💛 Attention Viking Families! You're Invited to DELAC! 💙💛
Dear Viking Families,
We warmly invite all parents and guardians, especially our families of English Learners, to attend the upcoming District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting!
DELAC is a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn about programs and services that support English Learners, share their ideas, ask questions, and have a voice in their child's education.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: JAESC
1305 E. Vine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
Your voice matters, and your involvement makes a difference! We encourage our Victor Elementary families to participate and help strengthen the partnership between our schools and families.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we help all our Vikings succeed! 💙💛
Warm regards,
Mrs. Berry