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

CVMS students were quite busy last week!  

Thirty students from the Middle and High Schools performed at the Shakespeare Scene and Monologue Contest at the Pittsburgh Public Theater on Thursday.  Over 1000 students from around the region participated in the competition where students learn either a scene or a monologue and then perform it on the Pittsburgh Public Theater stage in front of professional actors. 

A few weeks before the performances, students were also given coaching sessions from professional actors. All students performed very well, and 7th grade student Wesley Madge earned the rare honor of being called back as a finalist for the second year in a row.  The final competition was held this evening at Pittsburgh Public Theater.

The CVMS Student Council attended the PASC Region B Leadership Conference at Montour High School, themed "The Love of Leadership." The keynote address was presented by Stu Saunders, a nationally known speaker, and student leadership advocate.  He reminded students that small things can have a great impact, especially when it comes to being kind to others. Students then had the opportunity to attend student-lead workshops.  Seventeen of our students presented 45-minute workshops to their peers from Allegheny and Washington Counties on topics such as student voice, peer pressure, leadership, creativity, and confidence.  It was a great day to celebrate the leaders at CVMS!

Students in 7th grade created "Valentines for Veterans" during I & E period as a part of the Lime House’s new Give Thx pilot.  Students created heart-felt messages of gratitude, poetry, phrases of encouragement, and Valentine-themed drawings which were placed into specially designed card covers.  These beautiful cards were shared with local veterans and their families who visit the VA hospital on Valentine’s Day. This type of outreach demonstrates to our students how important it is to show appreciation and gratitude for our military.  Members of the VFW auxiliary who distributed the Valentines shared that the veteran’s faces light up when they receive cards. According to the officers, the cards are treasured by the men and women who have faithfully served our country and are often saved by their families for years.  As recognition for our students' work, a ceremony will take place in the spring where members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #764 auxiliary will present an award of appreciation to the Lime House Team. This is the third year CVMS has participated in this project.

The PTSG is hosting an 80’s themed dance this Friday, February 21 from 7pm-9pm in the Middle School Commons.  The admission is $5 cash at the door and professional photos are also available for an additional $5. Please click here to review the dance rules and procedures.

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 3
TUESDAY - Day 4
WEDNESDAY - Day 5
THURSDAY - Day 6
FRIDAY - Day 1

Looking Ahead

February 21 - MS Valentines Dance, 7-9 pm
February 24 - Experience Dyslexia, 6-8:30 pm, Middle School Commons
March 19 - End of 3rd marking period
March 23 - No School for Students- Act 80 Day 
April 21-23 - ELA PSSAs
April 28-29 - Math PSSAs
May 5-6 - Science PSSAs
May 12-13 - Algebra 1 Keystone
Middle School Dance - 80s Theme
The PTSG invites all Middle School Students to the 80’s themed dance on Friday, February 21 from 7pm-9pm in the MS Commons. Admission is $5 cash at the door. Please click here for dance rules and drop off/pick up procedures.

Experience Dyslexia Simulation
This simulation event allows participants to experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. All are welcome! February 24, 2020 6 pm at the CVMS. Click here for details.

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