Tiger Talk Volume 8, Issue 7 May 2016

Contact Info

1477 Hwy 395

Gardnerville, NV 89410

Phone: 782-2265

CVMS Web address:

www.dcsd.k12.nv.us/cvms

District Web address:

www.dcsd.k12.nv.us

C a r s o n V a l l e y M i d d l e S c h o o l

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Student of the Month 2

Yearbook 3

Counselor’s Corner 3

Attendance Office

Track

4

4

8th Grade Semi Formal 4

Employees of the year 5

Moving? 5

This school year is nearly complete. We have completed the 2016-2017 student registration,

nearly completed the mandated SBAC assessments, and are gearing up for the annual end of

school activities to include an 8th grade semi-formal and fifth grade and 8th grade student

tours. If you were unable to attend any of the student or parent registration activities or are

deeply interested in the registration information, it is available on the CVMS webpage via the

counselor or registration links. Further, students enrolled in the Accelerated Math-8 class

will participate in their Integrated Math I End of Course Exams within the first two weeks

of May.

With the end of the school year approaching please help your student to stay focused as they

still have a lot to do in these remaining few weeks of school. In addition to the exams issued

in all the courses, students will participate in a State education survey. This survey is anony-

mously administered through all science classes the week of May 9. With the end of the

school year comes much warmer weather dress code will become an issue for a few. Note that

the purpose of the school district dress code is to promote a learning environment that is

safe, respectful, and free from distractions. Students who disregard the dress code will be

required to change into their PE uniform or call their parent/guardian to have appropriate

clothing brought to them before they attend their classes. The student handbook and the

Douglas County School District website provide guidance to the student dress code.

While the end of the school year winds down, Spring MAP assessments continue. The

mid/Spring year MAP assessment scores trigger an invitation to this year’s summer school.

Summer school letters will go home using current end of year MAP data after scores have

been recorded. This summer's summer school letters going home with a telephone call the

last week of May. Students that need credit recovery will receive an invitation to summer

school. Please encourage your student to do their best and take their time on the MAP as-

sessment, or whatever assessment is provided. Finally, PowerSchool parent Portal will cease

to exist after the second week of June 2016. The new Infinite Campus (IC) student account-

ing system will open for summer school students. The IC Parent Portal will open in August

before the 2016-2017 school year begins. Look for IC Parent Portal tutorials on the DCSD

and CVMS website the first week of August 2016. Don't be alarmed if you cannot access your

Child's information or 2016-2017 schedule. Schedules for next year are not mailed. Student

schedules are distributed during a short alphabetized homeroom period on the first day of

school, Monday August 15, 2016. Please note that every effort has been made to adhere to

your son or daughters first course request. For all upcoming CVMS events and current infor-

mation be sure to check our web site, particularly the first week of August and beyond. The

CVMS web site will reflect current information related to the 2016-2017 school year to in-

clude back to school events and transition activities. Have a wonderful summer. Good luck to

the 8th graders moving on to Douglas High School and beyond.

BEEN ’S BRIEFING

8th Grade

Student of the Month Elizabeth Moreno

Anna Small

Citizen of the Month Shelby Preston

Jonathon Valdez

Most Improved Mason Shaffer

Maddison Ford

7th Grade

Student of the Month Brooklyn Smith

Amanda Thurston

Citizen of the Month Chris Erickson

Ashley Delaney

Most Improved Kaialoni Shaw

Arianna Giesseman

6th Grade

Student of the Month Julia Nair

Makena Spohr

Citizen of the Month Hardy Leiknes

Erik Harsh

Most Improved Ian Haley

APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

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MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

6th Grade

Student of the Month Simone Enson

Noelia Villalvir

Citizen of the Month Marayah Jimenez

Oscar Hernandez

Most Improved Sarai Lamas Cruz

Annacaren Salas

7th Grade

Student of the Month Bodie Stein

Brian Lamas Lopez

Citizen of the Month Amanda Rodgers

Vanessa Olson

Most Improved Emma Thorp

Michael Owens

8th Grade

Student of the Month Mairelys Ortega

Addison Gregory

Citizen of the Month Daniel Longre

John Wagstaff

Most Improved Juan Mendoza

Brenna Swenson

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfec-

tion we can catch excellence.”

~ Vince Lombardi

Greetings to all faculty, staff and students. I am Deputy Chris Wiggins and I have

the honor and privilege of being your D.A.R.E. Officer starting in August!! I have 17

years of law enforcement experience and have worked a variety of assignments in-

cluding: Jail, Patrol, Investigations and Traffic enforcement. I am excited to begin

my new assignment as a Youth Services Deputy and teach D.A.R.E!!

I will be stopping by your school at lunch time and recess from

time to time so please feel free to say hello.

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The yearbook is officially FINISHED and being PUBLISHED. It’s 160 pages, entirely in color, and hard cover. We

only have 70 copies left, so bring $45 to the office or purchase online at http://www.jostensyearbook.com. PRICES

RISE TO $50 ON MAY 1ST!

Yearbook

The school year is quickly coming to a close! During April we completed our registration process for next year for all current

students and 5th grade students who will be joining us next year for 6th grade. If you are positive that you will be moving

prior to the beginning of next school year (August 15, 2016) please let the office know. April was also a big testing month

with SBAC testing being completed and some MAP testing also thrown in. We will be continuing some more MAP testing

for another couple of weeks. Please remind your students to continue to do their very best work throughout the remainder of

school days.

Summer school will again be offered to students in grades 7 – 12 who may be credit deficient. Letters went out to potential

candidates two weeks ago. If you are not sure if your student would be a candidate for summer school, please call the coun-

seling office.

Have a wonderful and safe summer and we will see you in August.

Counselor’s Corner

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Schedule of Events

May 2nd - Teacher Apprecia-

tion week

May 6th - 8th Grade Semi

6:00pm - 9:00pm

May 17th - 8th Grade DHS

Tour and Swim Center Activity

May 18th - End of year concert

in the Multipurpose room at

6:30

May 19th - Student of the

Month Breakfast

May 24th - Finals 1st & 2nd

May 25th - Finals 3rd & 4th

May 26th - Finals 5th & 6th

If you have received an attendance letter, stating that your child has ten or more absences

in any class period, you will need to complete the Attendance Appeal Application. If the At-

tendance Appeal Application is not completed by May 13th, 2016, your child will receive “no

credit” in any class with 10 or more absences. If you have any questions please contact our

attendance secretary, Staci Estes, at extension 2302. Thank you.

From The Attendance Office

All of the 6-7-8th grade kids are working very hard in anticipation of the upcoming meets in the next few weeks. We have a total of 130 kids out for track this year.

Here are the meet schedules:

7-8th grade

April 28th- Meet at PWL (meets begins at 2:30)

May 5th-Meet at So. Tahoe MS (meet begins at 2:30)

May 12th-Home meet at CVMS (meet begins at 2:30) Volunteers welcome!!!

May 18th-League championships at Carson High School (meet begins at 11:00am)

TRACK

Spring is in the air, which must mean it's time for the 8th grade

semi-formal! “A Starry Night” is the event of the year! All 8th

graders are invited to this spectacular affair--their last dance of

middle school! The semi-formal is Friday, May 6th, from 6-9 pm at

the Douglas County Rec Center. The cost is $15 per student and all

food and drinks are included--even the chocolate fountain! (Photos

are an additional cost.) Students can check out pictures of appropri-

ate semi-formal attire that are posted around campus. If you have

any questions, please email Mrs. Higman at phigman@dcsd.k12.nv.us

Attention, Parents! Leadership is in need of food and/or drink donations for the 8th grade semi-formal. Possible

suggestions include finger foods (lil' smokies, meatballs, taquitos, etc.); veggie or fruit trays; chips/salsa; baked

goods or sweets (cookies, brownies, etc.); chocolate fountain items (fruit, pretzels, marshmallows, etc.); drinks

(lemonade, punch, but no soda, please!). We appreciate your consideration and generosity in making this event a

fabulous night for all 8th graders! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Higman at

phigman@dcsd.k12.nv.us. Thank you!

8th Grade Semi-Formal

NJHS

Mark your calendars for the 8th grade NJHS trip to Six Flags!

Eighth grade NJHS members who have earned all of their service

points for the year and are members in good standing will be invited to attend our end of

year field trip to Six Flags in Vallejo. The field trip will take place on Friday, May 13,

2016. Information and permission slips will be forthcoming. Questions? Email Mrs. Falk-

ner at mfalkner@dcsd.k12.nv.us

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Carson Valley Middle School 1477 Hwy 395 Gardnerville, NV 89410

The week of May 2nd is Teacher Appreciation

Week. We want to thank our teachers and all our

staff for their dedication and commitment to

making each day for our students the best that it

can be. Thank you, teachers and support staff,

for all that you do! We have the best staff ever!

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Douglas County School District Board of Trustees sup-

ports equal educational opportunity for students free from

discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, disability, or national origin (Board Policy No.

103). This concept of equal opportunity serves as a guide

for staff in making decisions relating to school facilities;

and selection of educational materials, equipment, curricu-

lum, and regulations affecting students. In support of this

policy and in compliance with the requirements of federal

law, no student will be required to attend mandatory meet-

ings solely based on the student’s race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. ARE YOU MOVING THIS SUMMER?

If you move over the summer,

please call our office and leave your

new address and phone number if applicable. The post

office will not forward school mail.

Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS to Danielle Campbell for a

well deserved “Teacher of the Year” award and to

Sandy Lampson for earning “Classified Employee of

the Year” here at Carson Valley Middle School. Both

are amazing employees and we are proud of you both!