Week at a Glance: September 11th – 15th
Monday – Regular Schedule
Tuesday – Regular Schedule
Wednesday – Late start
Thursday – Regular Schedule
Friday – Regular Schedule; Picture Day
Upcoming Events
Picture Day: Friday, September 15th
Picture packets will be coming home with students next week. All students will get their pictures taken during their PE classes and will receive their ID card.
Parent Group Meeting: Thursday, September 21st
Join our parent group from 6:30 – 8:30 to learn more about getting involved at CVMS.
1:1 Technology Parent Meeting: Wednesday, September 27th
Please plan on joining us at Newberg High School to hear about 1:1 technology implementation at the secondary level. This meeting will provide basic information on the rollout of technology and allow for a short question-answer location. Time TBD
Mud Run: Friday, September 29th
Our inaugural mud run last spring was amazing! We are planning on repeating this event as a fall fundraiser instead of the typical magazine drive. Stay tuned for further details.
Attention explorers! Anyone in need of a pretty cool adventure?
7th and 8th grade Globe trekkers--tour COSTA RICA for NINE days during Spring Break 2018! Zip Lining, snorkeling, volcanoes and more! You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity. Meet in the CVMS library on September 14th from 6:30-7:30 pm for more details.
8th grade history buffs! Take the trip of a lifetime starting at our nation's capital--Washington DC--and ending at our nation's first capital New York City! You won't want to miss this amazing opportunity! Meet in the CVMS library on September 14th from 5:30-6:30 for more details.
If parents or students have questions see Heidi King in room 101 at CV.
Updates for the Week
1:1 Technology Update:
The Newberg School District is moving to 1:1 technology for all secondary students. In October all CVMS students will be issued a Chromebook for use at school and at home. Between now and then we will be engaging with students and their families about safe and appropriate use of technology.
Because of the increased access to technology and the amount of distraction last year we are changing our cell phone policy for this school year. During the school day, student cellphones and other personal electronic devices will need to be “off and away”. If you have a need to get ahold of your student during the school day, please call our main office at (503) 554 4600.
Walking Home and Riding Bikes, Scooters or Skateboards:
Does your CV student walk home or ride a bike, scooter or skateboard. Please talk to them about safe and respectful behavior.
Last year we had some reports of students treating property in the neighborhood in a disrespectful way, damaging property and leaving garbage. We want students to treat others with respect and courtesy not only while they’re at school but while they are in the community as well.
We want everyone to be safe as they travel home. Students are asked to walk their bikes and scooters while on school property. We encourage students to wear helmets to protect their brains. As a middle school we do not have crossing guards at crosswalks. Please remind your student to stop and look both ways before crossing streets.
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Hello all,
What a wonderful first week of school, both for our students and our staff. This week I saw new 6th grade students getting to know their school and our teachers by participating in the CVMS version of the Amazing Race on the 6th grade only day. Students had to work together to solve a series of riddles hidden in the school. In the process, they got to make art in the library, run an obstacle course in the gym, learn about the cool lunch options in the cafeteria, meet their administrators by writing and performing their own CV chant and design a flag for their team. Through it all, our 6th grade students were coached and cheered on by the entire CVMS staff. Together, we welcomed our new students to the CV Wolfpack – and by the end of the day, both staff and students had big smiles on their faces. When we greeted the rest of the school the next day, we were still buzzing with energy and new ideas. I visited every classroom in the school on Wednesday and what I saw just widened my smile – in almost every classroom, teachers were spending time to get to know their students and listening to ways they could help them learn more effectively. One of our school improvement goals is connected to students feeling loved and having a special place in the school to grow and learn. This week, we took a giant step toward realizing that goal. Our first day activities and curriculum ideas came from our teachers – and their commitment to this new endeavor resulted in spectacular results. Never underestimate the power of a few committed individuals with a common purpose. CVMS students and staff rocked our first week of school – I can’t wait for week 2!
Cheers,
Karen
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
CPRD/Senior Center
We have an ongoing and expanding partnership with CPRD – from middle level sports to a new partnership with the Senior Center - Sawdust Club. Call CPRD for more details.
PARENTLINK
Newberg School District parents have password-protected, online access to their student's grades, class schedule, attendance, assignments and report card grades via ParentLINK. The ParentLINK portal can be accessed through the school district mobile app.
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/school-home-parentlink-student-success
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION and INFORMATION LINKS
Please visit our web page on a regular basis to keep up with current news and information your student may forget to tell you! http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/chehalemvalley
Visit the District’s E-Friday folder http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/e-friday-folder for additional school and community events, classes and opportunities.
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE FOR SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/weather-and-emergency-closure-notification
See the Parent Group section of our Webpage:
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/chehalemvalley/chehalem-valley-middle-school-pto
Download the Newberg School District Mobile App for Free!
The Newberg School District App connects parents, students, staff and community to our most sought-after information in a convenient format – your mobile device. The Newberg School District App is free for users and available for immediate download on iPhone and Android devices.
The NSD App features:
• Password protected access to student grades and information
• Push notifications for instant alerts from school
• District and school news
• Calendar information
• A tip line tool
• School directories and contact information
• Sports schedules and scores
• School safety protocols
• Message from the Superintendent
• Bus routes and transportation information
• Destiny Quest online school library
• And more!
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/newberg-mobile-app
EFriday Folder
Many events can be found on the District’s EFriday Folder. Check them out!
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/e-friday-folder
Community Events: (LINK)
