MONDAY
MEMO
from the principals
24 February 2020 | Chartiers Valley Middle School
Hello Colt Families,

The Middle School No Place For Hate and Student Council organizations are proud and honored to host the former Rabbi of the Tree of Life Synagogue this week.

On Friday, February 28, Rabbi Chuck Diamond will speak to our students during an assembly. His message encapsulates the inclusive environment that is championed by both No Place For Hate and Student Council. His dialogue with young adolescents entails moving forward past tragedy and standing up to hate through acts of kindness. We hope that this experience will open up the opportunity for you and your family to engage in conversation about how this message touched your child. 

To perfectly supplement the message from Rabbi Diamond, a “Positive Card Making” I&E will be hosted by several volunteer parents. Students who attend this I&E will have the opportunity to craft a hand-made card that carries a positive message. The goal is to have enough cards to distribute to every student at the MS. A special thank you to Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Dzuba, Mrs. Nairn, and Mrs. Allen for taking time out to help with such an encouraging experience.

Sixth graders have been enjoying the “Poetry Slam” in Mr. Krivanek and Mrs. Moreschi’s class. Students have been researching, drafting, and finalizing their poetry pieces in class. The Blue and Purple houses combined to allow English students the opportunity to partner up with someone from the other team. Each student team had to determine a style and technique for their poems to find success. After the students decided on a theme and type of poetry, they created their poem. Students then proceeded to utilize public speaking aspects to perform or present their poetry, thus the 2020 Poetry Slam has begun!

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Make it a great day, 

Dr. Michele Welter, Principal
Mr. Dan Knause, Assistant Principal
All flyers are now sent digitally via PeachJar!

That means no more backpacks full of paper!

CVSD has saved 138,000 pieces of paper since September...that's 14 trees!

Click the graphic below to view flyers for:
  • community events
  • school events
  • youth sports and activities sign-ups
  • job and scholarship opportunities
  • and more!

This Week At a Glance

MONDAY - Day 2
TUESDAY - Day 3
WEDNESDAY - Day 4
THURSDAY - Day 5
FRIDAY - Day 6

Looking Ahead

March 19 - End of 3rd marking period
March 23 - No School for Students- Act 80 Day 

PSSA Testing Schedule
April 21- Section 1 ELA PSSAs
April 21 - Section 1 ELA  
April 22 - Section 2 ELA
April 23 - Section 3 ELA
April 28 - Section 1 MATH
April 29 - Section 2 MATH
May 5 - Section 1 SCIENCE (8 th Grade)
May 6 - Section 2 SCIENCE (8th Grade)
Homework Club
At this time, the homework club has been cancelled until further notice.

Parkway West Annual Open House
The Parkway West CTC invites you to the annual Open House on Tuesday, March 3rd. Click this link for more details: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwGDDjqzqPMKtxmnBJhbkhDChJF?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1

Athletic Dismissals
If your child participates in a Middle School sport and you wish to take him/her with you at the end of the game instead of the district provided transportation, you must complete this form by noon on game day. Please direct any calls or issues to the athletic office at 412-429-2244.

CVSD is Hiring
Our schools are seeking instructional aids, substitute teachers, cafeteria and playground monitors, cafeteria workers, substitute custodians, and more! We know that so many of you love our children as much as we do, and we would love to have you join our team.
A Dose of Colt Coffee Website
The Student Newspaper, A Dose of Colt Coffee, is proud to announce our new website. We've got an incredible variety of stories published for you to read! 
Newspaper meetings are held every Monday after school in room 2061. 

Yearbook Club
Yearbook club meetings will be held on Tuesdays in room 3017.

Newspaper  
Newspaper meetings are held every Monday after school in room 2061. 

Student Council Meetings
Click this link to access the calendar of meetings for the year.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/15luNBcVoaa0dPerXUjO49dL64IjPuoAwzwc9Wa4W-Oo/edit

Box Tops for Education
Please help our PTSG by submitting Box Tops. See the following link for exciting contests, rules, and ways to submit:  https://tinyurl.com/yyqq64mg
Inspiring, achieving and celebrating excellence!

Chartiers Valley Middle School


50 Thoms Run Road Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-429-2220