Contact Wendy Rasnick at wdrasnick@aol.com with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering.

The Penn Valley Civic Association (PVCA) in partnership with the statewide Tree Vitalize Program donated trees for planting at Welsh Valley.   Students from Welsh Valley's 7th grade B team helped continue a tradition of planting trees last Tuesday. Shovels were manned by 7th grade students and water was transported by hoses and wheel barrels.  Science teachers and operations foreman, Bob Schultz, had discussions about proper planting techniques.  Stories were shared of past tree plantings, including current 6th grade Spanish Teacher, Ms. Huggins' contribution to the Welsh Valley arboretum (when she was a student).  Pictures and more information can be found on the Lower Merion School District Website:

LMSD.org

 
On Tuesday evening, 11/16, the six counselors from BC and Welsh Valley talked to parents about Naviance and its use in middle schools.  Here are some points we found especially helpful:

• The PA Department of Education standards list nine "competencies" for 6th/7th grade and eleven for 8th grade that deal with career exploration and resume-building.  Naviance is an online tool that helps kids explore these issues in middle and high school.  It is also the tool to complete and submit college applications.

• Counselors present Naviance to middle-schoolers and put it in context.  In 6th grade, kids explore how they learn best - for example, do they like to study with music, or in complete quiet? - and that knowledge can help them find the best environment at home or in school.  In 7th grade, they begin to think about the idea of describing their accomplishments, and to make the concept of a resume less intimidating.  In 8th grade, they contemplate how their interests, personalities and skills match with various careers.

•  LMSD kids spend brief classroom time on Naviance:  one day in 6th grade, about learning styles; one day in 7th grade, about resumes; two days in 8th grade about career exploration.  If interested, kids can go into their accounts at any time on their own to explore further.

•  The surveys, notes, and research kids complete is kept in their personal account for use in high school.  The resume started in 7th grade, for example, is something they will continue to work on and refine through 12th grade.

• Naviance is a tool that is part of the guidance curriculum for grades 6 through 12.  Kids go at their own pace.  Some will use it a lot, while others may not use it until senior year when filling out college applications.

• What do you do with your parent access?  You can view information about your child's learning style report, or what careers they have shown an interest in.  Viewing the account might start a helpful conversation at home.
  

• All parents should have received their login information.  If you don't have it, contact your child's counselor.

All Activities and times may be subject to change, please call the Welsh Valley Hotline for up to date information, and check appropriate eboards.

Welsh Valley Activities Hotline Number: 610-658-3901


Science Olympiad - Meetings are held with teachers sponsoring each event. Check with your event sponsor for meeting times/dates.

Reading Olympics- Meetings are held with teachers sponsoring each event. Check with your event sponsor for meeting times/dates



Thursday, November 18
After School until 4:15
HAM Club
Basketball Club
R+B Dance Club
TSA
Before School
Open Gym
Lab Jazz Band
Reading Champions


Friday, November 19
After School until 4:15
Before School
Open Gym
Competition Jazz Band


Monday, November 22
After School until 4:15
Wii Club (E101)
Reading Champions
Before School
Open Gym
Competition Jazz Band


Tuesday, November 23
After School until 4:15
HAM Club
Basketball Club
Girl/Boy Club (Café)
Games/ Chess (B206)
Before School
Open Gym
Lab Jazz Band
Reading Champions


Wednesday, November 24
Early Dismissal
No Afterschool Activities
Before School
Open Gym
Competition Jazz Band


Thursday, November 25
Schools Closed
Happy Thanksgiving


Friday, November 26
Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, November 29
After School until 4:15
Wii Club (E101)
Reading Champions
Before School
Open Gym
Competition Jazz Band


Tuesday, November 30
After School until 4:15
HAM Club
Basketball Club
Girl/Boy Club (Café)
Games/ Chess (B206)
Before School
Open Gym
Lab Jazz Band
Reading Champions



Students should check the late bus schedule to find their bus stop BEFORE coming to a game/activity.  All students must board the bus at 4:30 if they have not been picked up.  Students can only be picked up at the office circle - no gym circle pickups.


Link for
WV Late Bus Runs



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Please check the website for the most current information.  www.wvathletics.org

Welsh Valley Activities Hotline Number: 610-658-3901

Girls 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts: 11/29-12/1
Any girl in 7th and 8th grade who is interested in trying out for the team must first make sure they have signed up with Mr. Gari ( 7th grade) or Mr. Scali ( 8th grade)


Boys 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts: 11/29-12/1
A pre-tryout meeting will be held next week.  Please listen to the morning announcements.  If you have any questions please contact 8th Grade coach Mr. Wyatt or 7th grade coach Mr. Scott.

Tryouts are scheduled as follows

Monday 11/29: 3:15-5:15

( bus leaves at 5:30 any player whose ride is not in the Welsh Valley parking lo @ 5:25t will be placed on the bus)

Tuesday 11/30 3:15-5:15

 ( bus leaves at 5:30 any player whose ride is not in the Welsh Valley parking lo @ 5:25t will be placed on the bus)


Wednesday 12/1 3:15-5:15

* prior to the end of practice the coaches will inform the players of who has made the team*

  ( bus leaves at 5:30 any player whose ride is not in the Welsh Valley parking lo @ 5:25t will be placed on the bus)




Boys Wrestling - Head Coach Robert Barone   (baroner@lmsd.org)   
                            Assistant Coach Steve Koser  (kosers@lmsd.org)   
 
Girls 7th Basketball: Head Coach Chris Gari (garic@lmsd.org)   
 
Girsl 8th Basketball: Head Coach Victor Scali (scaliv@lmsd.org) 


Boys 8th Basketball:Head Coach 8th: Mathew Wyatt (wyattm@lmsd.org)   
 
   
Boys 7th Basketball: Head coach 7th:  Sean Scott (scottsean@mac.com)   


Physical Forms (PIPS) are due by November 29th!!

Physical Forms


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Mrs. Markey, Welsh Valley's Librarian, has a great eboard with loads of information about books and research websites that are being used by your student.

The Wellness eboard, sponsored by WV school nurses, has a great deal of information about district wide and statewide health issues and links.

The Athletics Website has information, pictures, game schedules and play by plays. You can find directions to schools and upcoming try-outs.

LMSD website for WV parents has picture of the day, events at Welsh Valley and around the district.  Link through Welsh Valley Middle School and check out the daily announcements and everyday information about what is happening at Welsh Valley.

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Get the scoop on everything Wellness Related from the WV School Nurse eboard: The Welsh Valley Wellness Center. Get forms for vaccinations (see link of Physical Form), when to keep your children home from school due to illness, as well as, LMSD medication policy.  Nutrition in the Lower Merion School District and information about the School Health Advisory Council can be found on this eboard.  Check out information about Dental requirements for 7th Grade and information about diseases. 

For attendance in ALL GRADES: Information regarding Vaccinations can be found using this link:
Physical Form Link

Answering your school related health questions:
Welsh Valley Wellness Center


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With the exception of the common cold, head lice (pediculosis) affect more school-aged children than all other communicable diseases combined.  Head lice most commonly affect children from the ages of three to eleven however they may occasionally affect older children.  . Head lice are human parasites and cannot live on animals or family pets.   Head lice can be spread wherever there is direct (head to head) contact with an infested person. Less commonly they can be spread through the sharing of personal articles like hats, towels, coats and jackets, brushes, helmets, hair ties, pillows etc or by lying on a couch, carpet or stuffed animal that has recently been in contact with a person infested with head lice. Head lice cannot  jump or fly.  While they are repulsive to most people and can cause intense itching and irritation in an infested person, they do not pose a health threat.  Excellent information about head lice including prevention, diagnoses and treatment methods can be obtained through the following link for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov

Answering your school related health questions:
Welsh Valley Wellness Center


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Ellen Just Braffman, Supervisor of Gifted Support Services, Presents:
LMSD Gifted Identification Process

Lisa Bair, Gifted Support Teacher, Penn Wynne and Rachel Nichols, Gifted Support Teacher, Bala Cynwyd Middle School Presents:
Organizing Your Disorganized Gifted Child

November 30th, at 7:30 pm Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Room 100

Link to Flyer: CSE Meeting November 30, 2010
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For additional information and links for more information, go to:
Community Link


Academic Enrichment
Junior First LEGO League Expo for Ages 6-9 - November 20
Bethel Academy Free Tutoring

Arts


Athletics
PVJSA Registration for the 2011 Basketball Season -
Deadline November 24

Next Level Basketball for Boys and Girls in Grades 1st-7th - Sign-up now for 2011 Season

Main Line Girls Basketball Association: MLGBA is now accepting online registration for the upcoming 2011 season. Please visit www.mlgba.com to sign up. Deadline is 11/30/2010. Please email mlgbahoops@gmail.com for more information.
 
Community Service
LMHS Student and Community Bloodmobile Drive - November 30


Other
Joint Harriton and Lower Merion High School HSA Meeting - Jeff Wolfsberg - November 22
CSE Meeting Presents LMSD Gifted Identification Process - November 30
Narberth Boy Scouts - Boys 11 to 18 - Meetings on Wednesday's


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Mrs. Mary Ann Fusaro
Attendance  
Mrs. Cheryl Campbell
Guidance  
Mrs. Sherri Pitts
Athletics    
Mrs. Kim Petty
Scheduling Secretary 
Mrs. Lori Davies
 
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Early Dismissal 
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