February 6, 2023 | Chartiers Valley Middle School

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Hello Colt Families!

We are gearing up for the Super Bowl! Even though it is cold and snowy outside, we have so much going on at our middle school.

CVMS Character Education Program

We are so excited to recognize students every week! A Colt Coin will be pulled from each house weekly, and students will be recognized as their house's Colt of the Week. They will also receive a certificate, and they can choose from various prizes.

We are so proud of our students and all they do to be respectful, responsible, and show integrity here at CVMS.

New from our Science Department

Last Monday, all of the 8th-grade science classes were given the opportunity to learn about the High School Biomedical program. Mrs. Jodi King, one of the class teachers, introduced the students to the Project Lead the Way program. The biomedical science program is a set of electives where students can earn honors credit and focuses on learning through real-world scenarios. Students in the first year of the program, Principles of Biomedical Science, get to learn the skills of criminal investigators, medical care clinic workers, public health officials in an emergency, and biomedical engineers. All four years of the program are focused on career exploration and practical knowledge. The course is ideal for any student interested in science or medicine. The presentation was given in preparation for freshman course selection, beginning with a meeting with high school counselors on February 9.

Yearbooks

Order your yearbook now to save money and guarantee your copy! 

Order the 2022-2023 CVMS Yearbook

Anticipated Cost of Yearbooks

• Until April 7, $47
• If extra copies are available after April 7, the anticipated cost is $50 or more. Additional copies will not be guaranteed to be available - only pre-ordered copies are guaranteed.

Winter Weather Reminder--Flexible Instruction Days

We want to ensure you are prepared for winter weather. If snow, cold, or ice forces us to close the school buildings, students will switch to a Flexible Instruction Day (FID). These are asynchronous learning days, meaning you can work at your own pace. All students in grades K-12 must log in for attendance purposes through Infinite Campus. Click here for the login instructions.

Work for the day will be posted in Google Classroom (K-8) or Schoology (9-12), and teachers can help by providing correspondence during their teaching hours.

If you do not have internet access, please let your teachers know. Discounted internet service may be available; click here to learn more.

Please contact your teachers or building principals if you have questions about Flexible Instruction Days.

Happy February, Chartiers Valley Families,

It seems as if the year is flying by as we just celebrated the 100th day of school. I am sure many of your students had fun activities surrounding the 100th day.

February always seems like the calm before the storm,a as spring musicals, celebrations, and other activities will soon occur. We are excited to share our students' hard work and accomplishments with you.

Some exciting news from our schools and your students recently are:  

PS-The Primary School staff utilizes the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Colt Cart. Teachers discuss a topic and reward students with Super Colt tickets for positive behaviors. 

IS-The IS learned all about space and Pittsburgh's connection to going to the moon with a visit from the new Moonshot Museum. 

MS-The middle school is bringing Virtual Reality to life thanks to the grant for VR devices. Using these new devices, the students traveled worldwide and into space! 

HS-The High School hosted its first Elective-Palooza, an excellent opportunity for underclassmen to learn more about available elective courses by speaking with students and teachers.

These learning opportunities could not be possible without our parents and guardians providing the foundations for our students' learning. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child. 

The education we provide our students prepares them for their future and the good of our community, region, and even globally. 

As Dr. Martin Luther King so wonderfully stated, "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education."

I am so very proud of the work of our students and staff. It is an honor to serve this community.

Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.

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