[1:18] welcome everyone to our eighth grade into the Year ceremony honoring our eighth graders at Valley View middle [1:24] school my name is Sean Dudley and I'm the principal Valley View it's an honor [1:29] to be standing before you today and honoring our eighth grade class this is [1:34] a special class we have had a lot of change and transition while at Valley View and they've navigated it well our [1:42] eighth grade class is the first to move through Valley View as a true middle school with only three grades in our [1:49] building they spent their years knowing Valley View as just a middle school and [1:54] yes they are middle school students in other awesome quirky fun amazing and [2:00] beautiful ways in their middle school journey our eighth graders have navigated construction including coming [2:07] to school and on Monday and finding a new construction wall prompting a strategic change and how to get to [2:13] classes on the other side of the building through dust jackhammers demolition and that strange smell that [2:21] was sort of like garlic bread but too much garlic and not enough oil one morning our eighth grade students have [2:27] rolled with things and even more than that they've thrived in the last few [2:33] weeks of the school year our our eighth graders have shown maybe some of their finest metal on March 12th students went [2:40] home to what they thought was a three-day weekend they didn't realize it would be their last stay in the physical [2:46] building at Valley View no one did the eighth graders did what I would [2:51] expect them to do they have shown remarkable patience patience with [2:57] resilience positivity hopefulness focus and commitment in short they've nailed [3:05] this this whole distance learning thing they've got this our eighth graders have [3:11] shown in their response to distance learning construction different school structure their capacity to be nimble [3:18] and to respond to change with ease and confidence that is a life skill that is [3:24] not taught but it's learned and experienced given the opportunity and [3:30] what an opportunity it's been I'm so proud of them for stepping up accepting the challenge [3:37] rising to the challenge and showing great leadership and now a word about [3:42] our 8th grade teachers eighth grade teachers Valley View staff and my [3:49] colleagues mr. Barron - mr. Lowe thank you to all of you - for the love and care and gift of your time talent and [3:55] treasure you have so freely shared to ensure all of our students are successful with a positive learning [4:02] experience I feel pride in belonging to Valley View and I hope you do too you're incredible [4:09] Thank You parents for gifting us with your children for three years your love [4:14] and support are evident in our great 8th grade students and Thank You fabulous [4:20] eighth grade PTO parent volunteers we are so very lucky to have been able to [4:26] receive the gift of your sharing and support eighth graders your flexibility [4:31] tenacity resiliency and excellence will serve you well at Edina high school as [4:37] your middle school journey comes to a close and you embark soon on your high school years keep a hopeful outlook stay [4:45] involved in activities be gracious and appreciative of those around you and [4:51] most of all be who you are always be who you are you're one of a kind Thank You [5:00] eighth grade students for the opportunity to serve you as your principal congratulations [Music] [5:19] another turning point a fork stuck in the road time grabs you by the wrist [5:26] arrived she went to know [Music] [5:34] it's something unpredictable but in the [5:42] end is right the time [5:49] [Music] [6:12] [Music] [Applause] [6:19] right [6:26] [Music] [6:54] it's right I hope you have [7:04] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [7:11] I hope you [7:21] [Applause] [Music] [7:40] [Music] [8:02] [Music] [9:18] [Music] [10:12] [Music] [11:01] I would like to welcome Andy Beaton the [11:07] high school principal to our Valley View ceremony to give some remarks and welcome our students good morning eighth [11:14] grade students from South u Middle School in Val view middle school my name is Andy Beaton I am the principal at [11:19] Edina high school soon you will be arriving at Edina high school this is why I'm wearing my regalia because we're [11:25] also honoring students that are gonna be finishing their high school career and graduating gives me great pleasure to [11:31] welcome you and also give you some advice coming in Medinah High School has an incredible tradition of excellence in [11:38] academics and athletics and the arts we have the most state championships of any school in the state of Minnesota we [11:45] continue to have nationally recognized choirs bands thespian programs and we [11:51] also are recognized as one of the top if not the top College Prep high schools in the state of Minnesota so you were coming into a school that expects a lot [11:58] of you and your families expect a lot of you but it's also a school that provides a lot of support so at the same time we [12:04] want to make sure that you are working hard and enjoying your experience I'm really looking forward to getting to [12:10] know you this summer and into the fall congratulations on moving on to this next level we will now have a band [12:16] selection from our eighth grade band directed by Chris combs [12:32] [Music] [13:43] [Music] [13:48] [Music] [13:58] and now we'll hear a piece from our Orchestra under the direction of mr. Dan [14:03] Mullen [14:12] [Music] [17:10] [Applause] [17:15] [Music] [17:24] [Applause] [Music] [17:32] [Applause] [Music] [18:10] [Applause] [18:18] [Music] [19:08] now have a musical selection from our eighth grade choir directed by Zack [19:14] Lindquist and Christine dolt [19:26] [Music] [19:48] [Music] [20:09] [Music] [20:30] [Music] [20:43] [Music] [21:18] [Music] [21:41] [Music] [22:01] message with their advisories and read the names of each of their advisees [22:09] hello 8th graders this is miss Anderson with a message for my advisory students Advisory students thank you for a [22:16] wonderful year I was blessed to have each and every one of you in our classroom to start each day a huge shout [22:22] out to the following students for their positivity and efforts throughout this year [22:28] Izzi Chapman comes at Chaudhary Johnny Chen Raj at chena Cortland Lila [22:37] deters Chloe Ebert back Freeman Omar [22:43] Hassan Stephan Conti mohanty sign magani [22:48] Charlie ole schlager Sophie Pearson team [22:53] Riggs Hayley Rogers Dee shiroi AJ Russo [23:00] Gavin send our Alex shocky charlie [23:05] Wheaton and Isaac Elton this message is [23:10] not a goodbye forever you guys instead it's a goodbye for now sir I'm hopeful our paths will cross [23:17] again until then keep playing cards and know that I will beat you in speed next [23:23] time take good care of yourselves much love miss Anderson this is mr. [23:32] Bauer congratulations advise your class you've done such a great job throughout this year I look forward to your continued [23:38] growth into the high school and I'll be stopping by next year to say hi to you without further ado here's our class [23:44] there in a few del Barthel suhani's for vista [23:50] this is Leah Engel kes on behalf of my advisory this year has been filled with [23:56] laughs joy homework advisory activities and seeing all of you each morning truly [24:02] started my day with joy my advisees this year were boson Ozlem Josie Bailey [24:11] docked Bangaru Annabel bluestone Zoe [24:16] Sarda Burke Dre Haim Khalif Sarah Carter [24:23] Gress iuj castle Aidan Keating Alex Kelman Samira Kretz [24:32] Kieran Mahoney Mia Maxwell Johnny mcLeese Olivia Olsen Kaitlin Roberts and [24:40] Ben Wetzel [24:47] Ericson advisory Kevin bedros Amelie [24:53] Bruning way Charlie Carlson Oscar children PRD Barrett Dex heimer Lola [25:01] Ellingson Schuster Isabella angle Nikhil Kamala Avery Loughner Laney [25:09] maniac Owen Martin Corinne Meyer Ava Moore [25:16] Carson peacock Pat Peters and rupee Ella [25:21] Maya ray jack-san de Catherine's it [25:27] Olivia splinter Kelvin Tarbox [25:38] hello this is Miss Giri what I most remember about our advisory this year [25:44] was your effort and willingness to make everyone feel included and welcome I'm [25:50] sorry that we can't finish the year together but know that I'm thinking of you on this last day of school it is [25:57] with pleasure that I present my 2019 2020 advisory Gordon ball Pein Maxwell [26:09] coal field cassia kragle Charles Ernie Colin Grossman Ryan Hurley [26:22] Kate captioner Maria Kim Hannah Curran [26:30] drew Cruz Samuel Koretsky George [26:37] Lundgren Evelyn Michaelson Elizabeth [26:44] Morales Jackson Nevers KY Newton Mikkel [26:52] Presley a beer Raul Alexa ruga mer [27:01] Camila Torres Luna and Hadley Williams [27:07] take care of yourselves have a wonderful summer and an excellent fall and please [27:14] do come back for a visit [27:19] this is my damn good answer time sorry it's been my great honor to have this [27:25] amazing group in my advisory this year they're ready for the high school and [27:30] I'm very proud of them and they're chilling in the zone was the stars the [27:35] advisees our beatrice varsity Julianna [27:41] Brown Laura car clear Duncan Jack fumble [27:50] Alan with this Vince's Jack got rich [27:56] race collection really good perk [28:01] yes sir Ali sugar I'ma be Sufi [28:10] Carter lund McHale Mohammed Matthew [28:16] Mollison Ella Montgomery Sidney Nelson [28:24] Jane Porter Oscar Sanchez Christensen [28:31] Jonah share Benjamin sauce fake high [28:38] pain [28:46] Mr gum zé's advisory Jimmy Abdo Paisley [28:52] Andrews Lulu chin Mia Crosby [28:57] Genevieve de Caesar jet Denault Lily [29:02] hang max Hardy lucky Haws [29:07] Celia Colin camp Nora Kimiko Jackson lumetri Paul Mantz our [29:17] Nate Morrison frong Romero Lawson Ellen Rutzen Paul [29:25] sergeant Kobe - Ashley Turk Michaela [29:32] virtus ohto Annika Wetmore Nick Witzke [29:42] hello eighth graders my name is mrs. Chris and it is my pleasure to introduce my advisory class eighth graders you [29:50] have been such a wonderful advisory this year it has been so fun to get to know you thank you for all of your hard work and [29:56] your positivity you worked so well as a group and you were so kind it is my pleasure to introduce this wonderful [30:02] advisory unders Butte Carson Diedrichs [30:08] Jackson doh Brianna Doran Tyler [30:14] Gilbertson Owen hatch Sara hi Nikki Amelia Johnson Amelia [30:23] Kaiser hawa Kane Mordecai Coco doco [30:29] Janna ku Julian lamb Joe Lindbergh Elena [30:37] lacks Braxton pran Lee teni Shermer Caden Sparano Charlie [30:45] Sprague eken vain Stella Webber missed one ours is [30:54] advisory Evelyn Albright Gisela Angela it's Riley Bollinger Joey Baumgarten [31:02] Bella Carol Raphael Colette Claire Davidson Dylan deal obonda Samba Clara [31:11] Domingo jazzy Faulkner Maria Fernanda Abraham Galvan Lucas Galvan Gia Goodman [31:21] on Holgersson Leo Melhem Ilyas Mohammed [31:28] al-ameen Suliman and prima said the heron [31:37] this is for mr. link this is for mr. link West's advisory [31:43] thank you to my advisory for such a wonderful year it's been an honor and a privilege to have you in class and I [31:50] hope that you will reach out if you ever need anything and I want to wish you the best of luck as you move up to the high [31:57] school Jessie Bendis Gus Brewer Leo [32:04] Carroll Ryan Collins Dylan curve Haley [32:11] Deline Whalen Erlandsson Callie Harold [32:16] Tyler Hughes armaan Jain Braden kovanda [32:22] Maison Lovell Ashley Rogers Zach Saahil [32:28] Landon Sanders avi Schaffer Salus [32:33] splinter Peter Sullivan Prithvi Varma CC winter and Christopher [32:41] Joe congratulations this is mr. Malik's advisory and 212 [32:50] student leadership team I want to just say to all of you what a great year we [32:55] had until of course we couldn't be together anymore we had a great time getting to know each other and I want to [33:02] recognize the students who are on the student leadership team this year they [33:08] did such an incredible job of helping students feel welcome at our school going out into other advisories and [33:14] presenting about topics like Black History Month and also doing some [33:22] service learning projects along the way so I'd like to first start off by recognizing our student leadership team [33:29] participants in eighth grade and those students are Adam Ahmed Rose Bryke [33:36] Patrick Burns Elise Dion aDNA Elmi Nora [33:42] Frick Minh Josie Gerlach Anna Sophia cadenas Elizabeth hey fee [33:49] Shawny Nadia cast Miriam chemic em and [33:55] marwah Mohammad and then I would like to recognize the students who are in my [34:02] just regular advisory and we met a few times a week together and also you were [34:09] sometimes going up to miss Lynch is a room and so those students are Daniel [34:15] fro Ling Charlie Gleeson Carson helbling [34:20] Gabi cap key henry LaFave levi Lipson [34:27] Alex Lundgren Eric Selden Bjorn Schneider and John Wilson thank you and [34:35] I hope you have a great time at a Dinah high school this is Meg shloka beer and [34:42] I am very proud to present my 8th grade advisory class Natalie Anderson Morris [34:49] Callahan Kellen chapron River Clark [34:55] Evelyn Cox Natalie Kramer Charles Decker [35:02] Meredith Goldman Sarah whoo Konnor Houston mal hard Jane Wyatt Janie [35:11] Ava Johnson Jack McCoy Maximilian [35:18] Ortmeyer Joshua quirk Natalie Rowe waiter Derek sue Sonny Villa gasps Charles [35:27] we're and Sarah wool [35:33] hello 8th graders this is mr. Schwartz and it is my privilege to introduce my advisory [35:40] students Samuel Bay brené Brown Jackson Carter [35:46] Julian Colette Ethan Cooper Christa Darby Clara Gordon Colin Hanrahan [35:56] Ashland ma sorry Alejandro Martinez ridwan Muhammad [36:02] William Moser August but rusik any [36:08] powers Sidney Raley Edward Revenue Sebastian [36:14] Ritter Carmen shrimper Benjamin Cellini in Daniel Thomas Avila hello this is [36:26] Miss Smith if I had to think of one word to describe my advisory it would be the [36:31] word fun we really enjoyed having fun with each other during the school year and you always put a smiley a smile on [36:39] my face first thing in the morning so I would like to recognize my fun fabulous [36:44] advisory students have Lena and ich Maggie Baker Jack Balogh Gus Bell Petra [36:54] Bohr grave Eldon de Avila Rona Giselle [36:59] Galindo Moga Yan patty Greene Lucas hey no Matthew Holmes [37:06] Charlotte Johnson Lilly Belle quarry Hattie collage a moose God Muhammad [37:15] Homer Munson Claire over moyen Sophia [37:20] Prinze and Leilani and Tana good luck and enjoy your summer [37:31] here's mrs. euler's advisory this awesome group of humans here Jonah a [37:36] burly Robby is our Natalia buck Dowd Terry Bellefleur Colin Bennett will [37:43] Collier Sam Donnelly Abdi Hakim Farah Peter Hanson Nora Johnson Mandy Kyle [37:51] Preston Miller Mithun mone Ilyas Omar Kearse Shah kit Swenson Payton Thompson [38:00] Sanjana Varadhan Lacey Wagner Frankie Wynnum and Henry's in hello this [38:09] is miss Vaughn Ocean my advisory this year really felt like a family we shared [38:15] a lot of memories together from learning the latest tick-tock dance to the latest [38:22] card trick or playing a game of Connect four checkers we learned some new card [38:28] games we learned a lot about mountain bikes and we also did homework and our [38:33] advisory lessons congratulations to all the eighth graders I would like to [38:39] recognize my eighth grade advisory students I you Ally Ava Altman Abigail [38:47] brothers are she was our Brugha Thomas Chaffee Angelina [38:54] Duncan call Edom LLC Gilder Eleanor [39:01] hinky Khalil Kaaba Eleanor Kniffin Ben [39:07] Nelson Olivia Olsen Shima Omar Tate [39:14] Rasmussen Inga Schmidt Noah Skaggs [39:20] Caroline toner Hagen VTOL Jimenez [39:26] Matthew Zack congratulation [39:32] hello SLT advisees this is mr. dowdy first off I want to recognize all of you [39:38] for your hard work your dedication your willingness to volunteer to plan and [39:43] organize this year and especially your energy level I appreciate it having all of you in the [39:49] SOT Advisory this year I will not read your names in alphabetical order and [39:55] again congratulations Bora bafta Jade [40:00] barek Sophia wrong Reese Burnham [40:08] carmella Kaja Lauren chain so feed the [40:15] Valle patty can Sharla vivica Church [40:23] Sarah Reichert Abigail Richter Kenzie Schumacher [40:33] umi-car box Ellie [40:38] Ben stone Adriana leghul grace well born [40:46] and Laura Willett congratulations 8th graders have a super easy smooth [40:53] transition into the high school and have a relaxing summer [41:00] this is mrs. MacAllister and mrs. knez knees advisory congratulations [41:06] service squad advisory eighth graders thank you for your leadership skills and hard work that you've shared with us [41:11] this year in student leadership team mrs. McAllister and I are so proud of all of you and can't wait to see what [41:17] you'll do at the high school our eighth graders are seehim Abdi Sabrina imagine [41:23] Malik al-khatib Sarah Begley Katarina Duda Mustafa oh honey [41:30] Sarah Hudson Alexandra Myron Margaret Mustafa Brianna Sackett lily [41:38] Saxton and karma Scott [41:47] hi i'm eric lowe i'm the assistant principal at Valley View and it's my pleasure to deliver some closing remarks [41:52] to us today first I want to extend a huge congratulations to our eighth graders for making it through middle [41:58] school it's amazing to me how much you've grown since you came into our building as sixth graders whether that's [42:04] physically emotionally socially or intellectually I also think back on it [42:11] and it wasn't long ago in August when I sat you down at the beginning of the year as eighth graders and let you in on [42:17] a little secret that our school would go as well as you as eighth graders led it that year we asked you to exhibit [42:24] various values such as integrity compassion commitment appreciation of [42:29] diversity and responsibility and you did an excellent job of leading our school with all of those I want to say that I [42:36] appreciate that your leadership to help guide our sixth and seventh graders I also want to say [42:43] good luck to you at the high school I hope that you you are able to identify your passions the things that you're [42:49] interested in and lean into those opportunities that you're going to explore thank you to our parents and [42:55] other family members who are watching this your partnership and your support [43:00] throughout these three years and especially these last couple of months is greatly appreciated and as a parent [43:06] of three children on my own I know how difficult it has been these last couple months to both work and guide your [43:11] students through this distance learning I also want to say thank you to our staff for the teachers the Paras the [43:21] secretaries principal Dudley Dean of Students Behrendt for all their support these during these times and I also want [43:29] to encourage you students to also show that appreciation to those teachers that you've had and those that you'll have in [43:34] the future for the time commitment that they put in to helping you achieve your goals thank you for attending today it's [43:43] been our pleasure to work with your child congratulations students and have a great summer [43:57] you