CV's Friday Folder June 5, 2015

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER by Karen Pugsley, Principal CVMS

The 8th grade showcase night was a great experience on Thursday night – with a record number of students, staff and families present for the 8th grade culminating presentations. Unlike past years, students were able to choose their projects and the success of this strategy was present in the quality of the projects and the ownership of the learning by students. It was inspiring to see the students present and answer questions about their projects, projects that they chose and were responsible for researching. This is the kind of learning that we plan on celebrating more at CVMS – projects that fully engage students in their own learning and that celebrate 21st century skills. Congratulations to 8th grade LA teachers Greg Allen and Bethany Stoller for the work they did preparing the students and to CVMS Wolf Reading teachers for providing our students with the organizational support to make it happen last night. I was so proud of our 8th graders – they showed our community that they are ready to move on to their next adventure at the high school by creating such compelling research projects.

Next week, we will begin to wind down the school year and students will participate in a variety of end of year activities including our 8th grade promotion on Thursday (1:15-2:45 in the gym). Students should dress up for the ceremony – there will be many photo opportunities.

It’s been a wonderful year for me here at CVMS as your student’s principal – a great year of learning and listening to students, staff and parents. I appreciate the welcome I have received and I look forward to continuing the work we began next school year.

Cheers,

Karen

CASEY’S CORNER by Casey Petrie, Assistant Principal CVMS

The end of the year is upon us!

The Week of June 8 - 12

Monday: All fines and fees must be paid by this date

Locker clean-out

Students will be cleaning out their lockers during 7th period. Lockers will no longer be available for student use starting Tuesday.

Final Concert – Strings/Choir/Int and Adv Bands 7pm

Tuesday: Yearbook distribution in 1st period

Wednesday: End of year activities

6th Grade Field Day (11:30 - 1:00)
7th Grade Movie (10:00 - 2:30)
8th Grade Camp Yamhill Trip (9:00 - 2:30)

7th and 8th graders need to return permission slips no later than Tuesday, June 9th. Permission slips will not be accepted on Wednesday.

Thursday: Last Day of School

The last day of school is a full day for all students.
8th grade promotion ceremony will be from 1:15 - 2:45.

Yearbooks:

Yearbooks are coming to CV! Yearbooks will be distributed on Tuesday, June 9th. Students will need to have all fines and fees paid to receive their yearbook. Please make sure your student has paid all library, classroom and lunchroom fines.

Yearbooks are still on sale for $20.00 if your student would like to purchase one.

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS
Thursday, Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Providence Newberg Medical Group – First floor 1003 Providence Drive, Newberg

No appointment needed. If a sports physical is required for your child to participate in an athletic program, Providence can help. The sports physical must be completed before the first day of practice and is valid for two years. Wear a loose T-shirt and shorts. General OSAA forms will be provided; if specific school/club forms are required they must be presented at time of physical. A parent or guardian must be present and sign an authorization form for children under age 15.

Attention current 8th graders: Register now for Fall sports at NHS! Football, Soccer, Water Polo, Volleyball, Cross Country. Click on the link below for electronic registration or print forms from the NHS Athletic webpage. You can also pick up forms in the athletic office. Contact Ronni Cook at cookr@newberg.k12.or.us for more information.

https://newbergsports.rankonesport.com/AthleticPortal/OnlineForms/Form.aspx?Type=3

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

TUTORING

The Welcome Center in collaboration with the Newberg Public Library is running a tutoring program for students that are struggling with math and science.

They meet at the library in the Austin room every Tuesday from 5-7pm. Junior high students are encouraged to attend. So far they have help in both English and Spanish.

Contact Keyla Almazan at 503-856-5467 if you are interested.

Comcast

Comcast offers a service for low-cost broadband service ($9.95 per month) as well as an option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150. In order to qualify, families must have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch program (Free lunch).

For more information, families may call 1-855-846-8376 English or 1-855-765-6995 Spanish

Peace Village Day Camp June 22-26

Applications for this summer's Peace Village Day Camp are available in the counseling office. The cost is $120; which includes lunches and snacks for the week plus all required materials for activities. Scholarships are available to families who can demonstrate need.

At Peace Village children will have the opportunity to learn a variety of practical skills including conflict resolution, multicultural awareness, effective communications and negotiation. The theme for this year will be, "Be The Change".

For further information, please pick up a brochure and application in the counseling office, visit their website at www.peacevillagenewberg.org or call Suzanne Miller (503)538-7949.

There are only 40 spaces available, so act quickly.

PARENTVUE

Newberg School District parents have password-protected, online access to their student's grades, class schedule, attendance, assignments and report card grades via ParentVUE. The ParentVUE portal can be accessed through the school district mobile app or the ParentVUE website.

http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/welcome-parentvue

PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Volunteers are always welcome and highly treasured! Come see where your gifts and talents can contribute to make this the best year ever!

For more information about the group, go to http://cvmsplc.blogspot.co

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