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Middle Years Program Grades 6-8
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CALENDAR
9/10 - 3:30 After School Program starts
9/11 - 3:45 Soccer Practice all ages
9/12 - 5th/6th soccer game
9/14 - 7th/8th soccer game
9/15 - Last day to register for DC trip
9/17-19 MAP testing
during school hours
9/25 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
9/27 6:30-8:00pm Open House (inquiring families)
10/1 - Picture Day 10/3 - IB Field Day 10/12 School Dance/Fun night 10/15-17 Parent/Teacher Conferences - ALL students ONLINE 10/18-19 Educators' Conferences - NO SCHOOL 10/30 4:30-6:00 School Board Meeting 11/1 6:30-8:30pm Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction 11/13 Science Fair 11/14 School Pictures Retake Day 11/19-11/21 Online Days
11/21 Last Day of Tri 1 11/22-23 Thanksgiving Break no school 11/26 - 1st Day of Trimester 2 11/27 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
12/6 - Chili Potluck/Ice Skating Party 9:00-1:00pm
12/18 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
12/19 - 1/1 Winter Break
1/2/13 - School starts again
1/8 - 6:30 Open House
1/21 NO SCHOOL MLK Day
1/24-25 Book Fair & Parent/Teachers meetings - ONLINE Days
1/29 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
1/31 - Movie Night 6:00-8:00pm
2/7 - 9:00am-3:00pm Afton Alps Ski Trip
2/13 - 8:45 am Spelling Bee
2/18 - President's Day NO SCHOOL
2/26 History Day
2/26 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
3/1 - Last Day of Tri 2
3/4 - 1st Day of Tri 3
3/11 - MCA Math testing begins
3/14 - Pi Day
3/18 - MCA online Science, Reading and Modified Testing begins
3/19 - 4:30-6:00pm School Board Meeting
3/25-29 Spring Break
4/15 - MCA paper reading & math testing begins
4/18 - School Musical
4/24-27 Washington DC trip
4/30 - 4:30-6:00 School Board Meeting
5/1 - Decade Day/IB Field Day
5/6-8 - 8th grade Eagle Bluff Field Trip
5/10 - Staff Planning Retreat
5/16 - Talent Show
5/27 - Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
5/28 - 4:30-6:00 School Board Meeting
5/30 - ON Campus Day - Community and Service Fair
5/30 - 4:00 Family Picnic
5/31- Last Day of School ON CAMPUS day
5/31 - Graduation
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Greetings!
What a great first week! They may not always want to admit it, but I saw lots & lots of kids that looked very happy to be here. What a treat! I heard stories of massive Lego construction projects and Dr. Who's Tardis. I was brought into a debate about the possibilities of time travel, the joys of pepperoni vs. cheese pizza, and was able to eavesdrop on the always entertaining white vs. chocolate milk debate. Many students and parents have already commented to me about how CVA has been a great benefit to their families, and in some cases even a huge relief from the constraints of a larger, less flexible school. It's time to capture some of these stories so we can tell people just how special this school is, so I have a request. Please tell us why you chose CVA or how your student(s) have found success here. We'll collect these testimonials and may even use them in our brochures, on our website or otherwise. Please send me an email (dglick@cybervillageacademy.org) with the subject "Testimonial." Tell me why you're here, what the school means to you, or even just a particular success story. Be sure to tell us if we can use your name or your initials in our marketing. I look forward to seeing what you share! Thanks very much! |
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After School Program
Our 3-day/week after-school program begins on Monday and will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday that are on-campus days from 3:30-5:30. The fee is $250/trimester. Sign up with Melissa in the school office.
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WELCOME NEW STAFF
Hello, I am Kelly Mann, the new science teacher! I am very excited about being a part of CVA. I graduated from Mankato State in December of 2011 with a degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Science. I grew up in Burnsville and started taking college courses at Normandale Community College part time my junior year and full time my senior year of high school. Needless to say, I love learning. If you ever wish to contact me, I am just a phone call or e-mail away!
Also, welcome to Cassie Hatfield, our new paraprofessional working to help support students with special needs!
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Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction CVA 8th graders will once again be putting on their annual SPAGHETTI DINNER and SILENT AUCTION here at CVA to help cover the cost for Eagle Bluff! (The annual 8th grade end of the year field trip) The date and time for this year's event is Thursday, November 1st from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Please mark this date in your calendar as this is an event for the entire CVA Community and feel free to bring family and friends. We have already received some exciting donations for our silent auction, however, we are still in need of more items. If you would like to donate an item or a service please contact Ms. Jane. Look for more information to come!
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THANK YOU Soccer Coaches!
Thank you so much to Rainer Link, Anne Becker, Jen Adams-Phipps, Nicole Abbott, Mark Goodell and Carolyn Dehnbostel for stepping up and volunteering to work with our soccer teams this year. This program means a great deal to the students and your time and effort will make a big difference in their lives. Thanks for being community builders and true Cyber Cats!
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CVA SOCCER UPDATE
The first practice for both teams is this Tuesday, September 11th from 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm. All players will need to grab all of their school belongings and meet out at the field right after school.
If any players need cleats or shin pads please contact Mr. Orr before the first practice. (We have a few pairs for rent)
All players will need cleats, shin pads, and socks.
There will be a mandatory parent meeting
towards the end of practice at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, September 11th out on the field.
The first game for the 5th/6th grade team is on Wednesday, September 12th at 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm right here at CVA!
The first game for the 7th/8th grade team is on Friday, September 14th at 4:30 pm at Rice & Arlington (Astro Turf Field) in Saint Paul.
Full schedules can be found by clicking on the following links 5th/6th Grade Schedule and 7th/8th Grade Schedule. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Orr. |
Drop off & Pick up
The drop-off and pick-up processes at the beginning and end of the day have been very smooth for the first week of school! Please see the attached information sheet for clarifications regarding the process so that we can be even more efficient as we move forward.
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CVA on Facebook
There's a CVA group on Facebook! Let's try to get the WHOLE CVA community to join! That means all current and former students, everyone who's ever taught at CVA, parents of current and former students, and anyone else who is part of our extended family. Let's make it a place where everyone can stay connected.
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Volunteer Test Monitors Needed
CVA is looking for parent volunteers to help monitor this year's MAP testing. Parents will be asked to sit in the computer lab and work on something quietly while students test. If you are interested in volunteering for all or part of a day please email Melissa at the front desk.
1 - 2 volunteers are needed for each day from 8:30 - 3:30.
Monday, September 17
Tuesday, September 18
Wednesday, September 19
Interested in more information about this particular test?
Click here.
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MYP @ CVA
In the first issue of News from the Village , we looked at one requirement of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program: schools must provide 8 subjects for each year of the program (grades 6-8 at CVA). These are Arts, Humanities, Language A (English), Language B (Spanish), Mathematics, Physical Education, Sciences, and Technology. MYP teachers are working on charting their MYP units by trimester for each subject. Watch for these soon on the CVA Website. Please keep in mind that these are works in progress and that teachers who have been at CVA longer will have developed more units than newer teachers. Newer teachers will be tweaking units and charts they have inherited. When you walk into classrooms, look for signs by the doors that tell you when an MYP unit is in progress and find unit questions posted in the classroom. Talk to your children about what they are investigating and discovering in their classes and talk to teachers when you have questions or comments. For more information about IB or MYP, go to http://www.ibo.org or contact Cherie Neima at cneima@cybervillageacademy.org.
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Washington D.C. Trip
CVA is heading to Washington DC!
This is an optional field trip that is scheduled for April 24th - 27th, 2013! This trip is open to students enrolled in grades 7, 8 and 9 at CVA. Click here to find out about scholarships and payment options.
September 15th is the FINAL deadline for this trip - if there are fewer than 10 signed up for the trip on the 15th, the trip will be cancelled.
CVA students have received the honor of placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery is one of our most sacred shrines honoring our nations' Veterans and their families who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom while serving in past and present conflicts. This ceremony will take place on April 25th with four of our students being the official wreath party. We are very honored to be a part of this event.
Please email Robyn with questions about Washington D.C. 2013!
To register: www.worldstrides.org
Deposit Amount: $99.00
Trip ID#: 77019
Destination: Washington DC
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Yours for the kids, 
The Team at
Cyber Village Academy
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