{"id":10634,"date":"2022-10-03T10:52:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T14:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pvcsd.org\/?p=10634"},"modified":"2022-10-04T08:19:45","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T12:19:45","slug":"october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/ms\/middle-school-letter\/october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pumpkin\"Dear PVMS Families,<\/span><\/p>\n

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in coming out to our Back to School Nights and partnering with us in your child\u2019s educational journey.\u00a0 If you would like to schedule a meeting with your child’s teachers, please contact the teacher directly and\/or the team leader on the grade level\u00a0 to set up a day that works for everyone.\u00a0 Topics of these meetings may range from academic, social and emotional, or just letting teachers know who your child is as a learner.\u00a0 We have had a very productive and positive start to our school year.\u00a0 With that being said, October is upon us and it\u2019s the time of year for cooler temperatures, falling leaves,\u00a0 and pumpkins. \u00a0 When we look outside in the late afternoon, the sun is setting earlier and earlier and it is dark before we know it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of <\/span>our clubs<\/span><\/a> have started and many more will start this month.\u00a0 We always encourage students to expand their horizons in trying new things and this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.\u00a0 Eighth grade students that may qualify for National Junior Honor Society can expand on their experiences and application requirements by joining modified sports and joining clubs.\u00a0 Many of our clubs run in the afternoon but some run in the morning so there is a need to be dropped off at 7:00 AM.\u00a0 Please sign up prior to attending and remember students can<\/span> sign up <\/span><\/a>for as many as they would like to.\u00a0 Please note that students will take the <\/span>loop bus<\/span><\/a> that runs home or must be picked up by parents\/guardians at 4:15PM.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Student Government speeches and elections were held on Thursday, September 29th in our HS PAC.\u00a0 Congratulations to all of our students who campaigned and had the courage to give speeches in front of the entire student body.\u00a0 We are so proud of all!\u00a0 The following students were elected as members of the Student Government and will represent their respected grade level and\/or entire student body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8th Grade Co-Presidents – Allison John & Summer Scrocca<\/span><\/p>\n

7th Grade Senators – Zoe Tosado & Vienna Toteda<\/span><\/p>\n

6th Grade Representatives – Liam Craane, Matthew Curran & Hunter Martinez<\/span><\/p>\n

5th Grade Representatives – Maevry McCarty, Dwayne Mountain & Rocco Scrocca<\/span><\/p>\n

With advocacy and choice, we hope to continue to build a more involved student body and culture throughout our building.<\/span><\/p>\n

Assignment pads have arrived and every child in the building has received one.\u00a0 Most students use these, however, you should also check Google Classroom.\u00a0 Please check in with your child on a daily basis and go over Power School to ensure accountability and transparency regarding assignments and grades. All of our teachers use Google Classroom and some use the Remind App to post assignments.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please contact classroom teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some important dates to mark on your calendar this month:<\/span><\/p>\n

October 5 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Yom Kippur – No School for students and staff<\/span><\/p>\n

October 7\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Emergency Management Drill – Dismissal 15 minutes early \u2013 2:21PM<\/span><\/p>\n

October 7\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mid Point Quarter 1<\/span><\/p>\n

October 11\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Columbus Day \u2013 School Closed<\/span><\/p>\n

October 15\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Grades\/Comments Posted for Mid-Point Quarter 1 \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Check Power School<\/span><\/p>\n

October 18 – 20 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scholastic In Person Book Fair – Learning Commons – Lunch Periods<\/span><\/p>\n

October 21 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Picture Day – Dress to Impress<\/span><\/p>\n

October 24 \u2013 28\u00a0 \u00a0 Red Ribbon Week<\/span><\/p>\n

October 24 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 PTA Sponsored BMX Assembly<\/span><\/p>\n

October 26 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>First Responders and Apparatus Event (during lunch periods)<\/span><\/p>\n

October 27 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 MS Halloween Bash 5 – 7PM<\/span><\/p>\n

October 28 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>End of Encore 1 for Grades 5 & 6<\/span><\/p>\n

October 29 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Start of Encore 2 for Grades 5 & 6<\/span><\/p>\n

October 31\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Halloween \u2013 Students may dress up (no full face masks, weapons, or\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0face paint)<\/span><\/p>\n

October 31\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 MS Encore 2 Begins for Grades 5 & 6<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The midpoint of quarter 1 will be Friday, October 7<\/span>th<\/span>.\u00a0 Please log-on to PowerSchool on October 14<\/span>th<\/span> for comments from your child\u2019s teachers regarding the first 5 weeks of school.\u00a0 Please contact your child\u2019s teacher with any questions or concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

We held a Community Meeting the last week of September to discuss how \u201cwords\u201d impact others.\u00a0 Please continue to talk with your children to see how they are doing.\u00a0 The use of group text messages and use of social media platforms continues to grow.\u00a0 Please monitor the words that your children are using on these platforms.\u00a0 If something is concerning then bring it to our attention as there is a nexus between what happens outside of school and its impact on those in school.\u00a0 Continue to help us in raising children who are upstanders in using positive language as opposed to bystanders who join in and\/or look the other way.\u00a0 It is through these relationships that we continue to inform and reflect.\u00a0 Please remember to contact the Middle School if you have any questions.\u00a0 We hope to continue to work hard in partnering with you in helping to develop life-long learners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Travis W. McCarty\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear PVMS Families, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in coming out to our Back to School Nights and partnering with us in your child\u2019s educational journey.\u00a0 If you would like to schedule a meeting with your child’s teachers, please contact the teacher directly and\/or the team leader on… Continue Reading October 2022<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-middle-school-letter","clearfix"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10634"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10638,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634\/revisions\/10638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}