| WV Calendar |
JANUARY
Thursday, January 10
- Dsitrict Transition Meeting for All Parents of 8th Grade Students Who Will Be Attending Either LM or HH (LM AUD) 7 pm
Tuesday, January 15
- ISC General Meeting 9:30 am
Friday, January 18
- Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
- MLK Afternoon of Service 1:30 - 3:30 pm (Harrtion AUD)
Monday, January 21
- School Closed - Administrative Offices Closed
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 25
- ISC Art Show (through 2/7/13)
Saturday, January 26
- Schuylkill Valley Area Orchestra Rehearsal at Colonial MS 9 am
Monday, January 28
- WV Scholastic Book Fair 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Library)
Tuesday, January 29
- Schuylkill Valley Area Orchestra Rehearsal at Colonial MS 12 pm
- WV Scholastic Book Fair 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Library)
Wednesday, January 30
- WV Scholastic Book Fair 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Library)
Thursday, January 31
- Schuylkill Valley Area Orchestra Rehearsal at Colonial MS 12 pm
- WV Scholastic Book Fair 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Library)
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, February 1
- Schuylkill Valley Area Orchestra Concert at Colonial MS 8 pm
Thursday, February 7
- HSA Staff Appreciation Dinner (CAF) 4:45 pm
- Parent-Teacher Conferences 6-8 pm
Friday, February 8
- BC/WV Combined Schools Winter Dance at BC 7 pm
Saturday, February 9
- TSA Regional Conference 7 am - 5 pm (Snow Date 2/23)
Thursday, February 14
- Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day
- Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Friday, February 15
- School CLOSED - Administrative Offices Open
Monday, February 18
- School CLOSED - Administrative Offices Closed
Wednesday, February 20
- Green Council of LMSD - LMHS Large Group Instr Rm 4-5 pm
Friday, February 22
- HSA Fun Friday 3:15 - 5:15 pm
Back to Top
|
Dragon Pride Commendations
Random Acts of Kindness
|
Weekly Dragon Pride Student Commendations
We are pleased to recognize our Dragon Pride Commendation award winners. The following students were recognized by our staff for demonstrating Random Acts of Kindness or Contributing to the Welsh Valley Community. We encourage all students to do the right thing for the sake of it being the right thing to do. We want to recognize students for good deeds, sometimes with a smile or thank you, other times with a commendation. But our overall goal is for our staff with the commendation program is to acknowledge students for doing the right thing in the most genuine sense. The Character and Citizenship Committee and WVMS faculty would like to thank these students for helping make Welsh Valley a better place.
Congratulations to the following students for receiving a "DRAGON PRIDE" commendation for the Week of December 31st. 8th Grade - Claire Weiss
- Daniella Milani
7th Grade - Kahveke Taylor
- Izzy Rivkind
- Sophie Rebbeck
- Joel Herbert
6th Grade
- Radcliffe Edmonds
- Adam Palasky
Back to Top
|
FORUM This Week
|
Theme: Acceptance/ Tolerance
Students will be working with each other to understand the differences and similarities they have with each other, the activities will challenge students to think beyond what they share with their closest friends. Students must dig deep to see if it is the similarities that lead them to friendship, do they have people in their lives who don't share the same qualities, and can they find room for those who might appear to have differences?
Back to Top
|
POV Poetry Cafe
January 17
|
The time has finally arrived for our annual POV Poetry Cafe on Thursday, January 17th! Get ready to hear the original poetry of POV students, enjoy coffee & dessert, and snap (not clap) the night away, as the Welsh Valley cafeteria is transformed into a coffee house! Please feel free to invite siblings, grandparents and extended family. Due to increasing enrollment and team size, this year's poetry cafe will be divided into two mini cafes with a 15 minute intermission between performances. PLEASE NOTE YOUR CHILD'S ARRIVAL & PERFORMANCE TIME BELOW: Café 1: English Period 2 Arrive 6pm PROMPTLY Period 3 Performance 6:15 - approx. 7:15 Period 4 (Last name A - N) Café 2: English Period 4 (Last name O - Z) Arrive 7:15 PROMPTLY Period 5 Performance 7:30 - approx. 8:30 Period 8 The school will be providing coffee, tea and hot chocolate, as well as paper goods. We kindly request that each student donate a nut-free dessert (to feed 20) and/or bottled water. Students will need to come dressed in all black, but casual wear is fine! Please have your child plan his/her outfit in advance. This is a required event, and the expectation is that all students will participate. Please write me if you have a specific time request due to family commitments or other conflicts. Any POV students who would like to attend the entire event may do so as long as they are quiet audience members!
Back to Top
|
Chaperones Needed for the Dance!!!!
|
The combined middle school dance is fast approaching. It will be held on Friday, February 8th at Bala Cynwyd Middle School from 7-9:00 pm.
In order to ensure that the dance is a success it is very important that parents of Welsh Valley students be there to chaperone. We are requesting parent volunteers to contact Addie Eichman or John McNabb by Monday, February 4th. Welsh Valley has been asked to provide 25 chaperones for the dance.
Your children will appreciate your help. We look forward to a successful dance. Addie Eichman eichmaa@lmsd.org
John McNabb mcnabbj@lmsd.org
Back to Top
|
HSA Hosting a "Coffee and Chat" Meeting
January 29
|
The HSA General Meeting has been postponed from Thursday, January 24 to Tuesday, January 29. We will be hosting a "coffee and chat" by the HSA and parents will have an opportunity to shop the book fair! We will be meeting from 9:30 to 10:30 am in the Lobby of the D building. Please mark your calendars and come out to greet the HSA. We will be creating a nominating committee to fill the open positions on next year's HSA Executive Board. If you would like to be on that committee, know a wonderful volunteer who would be a good nominee, or would like to get involved with the HSA Board, please let us know. We welcome your input, feedback, and involvement.
Back to Top
|
Welsh Valley 2012-13 Yearbook
|
Hurry! Time is running out to save money on the best bargain of the New Year. You can only order the Welsh Valley Yearbook at a discount price until February 1, 2013. After that, you will have to purchase the book in June for full price. To place an order online: 1.) Go to www.legacyphoto.com 2.) Click "Pre Order Yearbook" 3.) Select the Correct school and enter password LMASD https://cart.legacyphoto.com/preorder/step2.html 4.) Enter student information 5.) Enter Credit card information
Back to Top
|
Collecting Used Books for Needy School in Philly
|
Please bring us your used books. Welsh Valley is collecting used books for a school in Philadelphia that does not have a library as part of the MLK Afternoon of Service. Please bring books to the collection box in the Welsh Valley office starting immediately through Jan. 18th and/or to the MLK Afternoon of Service at Harriton High School.
Back to Top
|
Naviance is introduced to the 6th grade!
|
During the month of January, 6th grade students will be introduced to Naviance. Naviance is a web-based tool that all secondary LMSD school counselors are using to help students with college planning and career exploration. The information generated from WVMS students completing activities using Naviance will travel with them to high school via an "electronic portfolio". For more information, including how to access your account, please take a moment to review the description of Naviance Family Connection under our Curriculum tab on the school Counselor Eboard under "Oden". In collaboration with Naviance, Mrs. Cooke will be visiting Writing classes to do a lesson on the three different types of learning styles (Auditory, Visual, and Tactile/Kinesthetic). Additionally, student will learn many specific preferences regarding environmental factors that can affect the way they learn. As part of the lesson, each 6th grade student will take a Learning Styles Inventory to gain insights about how they can most effectively learn and study. Each student will be given a worksheet that helps them work through a study plan for themselves based on the information they gained through the inventory. Please take a moment with your child to review the Learning Styles Report on Naviance Family Connections and work on the brainstorming activity together. This complete experience (the lesson and the follow-up activities) will provide your child with valuable insights that he or she can use to improve the effectiveness of their learning and studying techniques. **You should receive your Naviance log in information to the email accounts(s) you registered with the school shortly. Please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email by Friday, January 4th.**As always, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Cooke should you have any questions.
Back to Top
|
| Candlelight Vigil to Honor Sean King |
Please join the family and friends of Sean King on the anniversary of his passing as we remember the joy and love Sean brought to us.
Where: Linwood Park (Linwood and Athens Avenue, Ardmore PA)
Date: January 13, 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00 PM
Please join us for an informal dinner immediately following at St. Paul's Church, Athens Avenue and Wynnewood Road, Ardmore, PA.
For more information please contact Mary Mikus at
marymikus309@gmail.com or 267-738-2661
or visit Sean King Fund for Inclusive Practice on Facebook
Back to Top
|
|
Attention 7th Grade Parents - Dental Exam Due
|
The Pa. School Health Law requires dental examinations upon entrance to school (kindergarten or grade one), third and seventh grades. It is strongly recommended that your family dentist perform the exam as he/she is the most familiar with your child's dental needs and will be able to provide follow up treatments, cleanings etc. Examination forms completed by the family dentist should be returned to the WVMS Nursing Office and can be downloaded by clicking here. Please contact the nursing office at 610-658-3930 or email Kathy Bromley bromlek@lmsd.org with any questions.
Back to Top
|
|
Attention 6th Grade Parents - Physical Exam Due
|
Pa. School Health Law requires medical examinations for children on entrance to school and in grades 6 and 11. These grades were selected because they represent critical periods of growth and development in a child's life. It is important that the school have a record of the child's health status. This knowledge enables the school staff to help children achieve the maximum benefit of their educational opportunities. We accept most camp, sports, and physician office physical exam forms or you can click here to download the LMSD Physical Examination form. Please contact the nursing office at 610-658-3930 or email Kathy Bromley bromlek@lmsd.org with any questions.
Back to Top
|
8th Grade Families: IMPORTANT
Lower Merion and Harriton High School Transition Dates and Information
|
Harriton High School Lower Merion High School 8/9 Transition
for 2013-2014 school year
January 8, 2013:
Lower Merion High School - 9:00 AM - LGI
District transition meeting for parents of students receiving special education services. January 9, 2013:
Lower Merion High School - 10:00 AM - Auditorium
Welsh Valley Middle School (walk- zone students) visit LMHS. January 9, 2013:
Harriton High School - 10:00 AM - Auditorium
Bala Cynwyd Middle School students visit HHS. January 10, 2013:
Lower Merion High School - 10:00 AM - Auditorium
Bala Cynwyd Middle School students visit LMHS. January 10, 2013:
Harriton High School - 10:00 AM - Auditorium
Welsh Valley Middle School students visit HHS. January 10, 2013:
Lower Merion High School - 7:00 PM - Auditorium
District transition meeting for all parents of eighth graders who will be attending either LMHS or HHS. January 18, 2013:
SCHOOL CHOICE DEADLINE January 25, 2013:
High school mailing to include parent letter, individualized course selection sheet and Program Planning Guide.
February 5, 2013:
Harriton High School - 7:00 - Auditorium
Course Selection evening for parents of students attending HHS in grades 9-12 during the 2012-2013 school year. February 6, 2013:
Lower Merion High School - 7:00 - Auditorium
Course selection evening for parents of students attending LMHS in grades 9-12 during the 2012-2013 school year. February 12, 2013:
Bala Cynwyd Middle School - 8:20 AM - Computer Labs
LMHS school counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes. February 12, 2013:
Welsh Valley Middle School - 8:20 AM - Computer Labs
HHS school counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register for classes. February 13, 2013:
Bala Cynwyd Middle School - 8:20 AM - Computer Labs
HHS school counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes. February 13, 2013:
Welsh Valley Middle School - 8:20 AM - Computer Labs
LMHS school counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes. May 23, 2013:
Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools - 10:00 AM
"Move up Day" June 1, 2013:
Students will receive copies of the summer assignments in both English and Math. June 18, 2013:
A list of summer transition activities will be published. Note:
While it is hard to believe, the course selection process for 8th graders transitioning to the high schools is beginning. Parents and students are encouraged to review this process which is outlined on page 15 of the student handbook (http://www.lmsd.org/documents/schools/wvms/handbook.pdf). Also, please consider reviewing the transition dates and/or the presentation which were included in the September 19th 8th grade parent meeting. The presentation and relevant transition dates are located on the website and can be viewed here ( http://www.lmsd.org/sections/schools/default.php?t=wvms&p=wvms_transition_89&menu=wvms_transition ).
|
Before & After School Activities
|
Click on the link below for a calendar of the upcoming January dates and times clubs will be meeting at Welsh Valley.
 January Activities Calendar - Use link for larger version Hotline: 610-658-3901 Back to Top
|
Winter Athletics - 7th & 8th Grade
| |
Please check the website: www.wvathletics.org for the most current information. The site provides parents and student athletes with information regarding Welsh Valley Athletics. Take advantage of the ability to receive "email blasts" regarding your student's athletic teams and events.
WINTER ATHLETICS
Upcoming Games:
BASKETBALL- 7th Grade Girls
Head Coach: Chris Gari
01/11/2013 3:30 (A) Bala Cynwd
BASKETBALL - 7th Grade Boys
Head Coach: Sean Scott
01/10/2013 3:30 (A) Radnor Middle School
BASKETBALL- 8th Grade Girls Head Coach: Victor Scali 01/14/2013 3:30 (A) East Norriton Middle School 01/16/2013 3:30 (H) Eisenhower Middle School BASKETBALL - 8th Grade Boys
Head Coach: Peter Phillips
01/10/2013 3:30 (A) Radnor Middle School
01/11/2013 3:30 (H) ABINGTON SHS
01/15/2013 3:30 (H) East Norriton Middle School
01/17/2013 3:30 (A) Eisenhower Middle School
78 WRESTLING - 7th & 8th Grade Boys
Head Coach:
01/11/2013 3:30 (A) Norristown Area H S
01/12/2013 7:15 (A) Phoenixville Tournament Phoenixville 01/17/2013 3:30 (H) Upper Merion Area Middle School
If you have any photos taken at WV games and would like to share them on the website, you can submit them through www.wvathletics.org. Back to Top
|
Assistance Statement
|
Assistance is gladly offered to all Welsh Valley families to participate in school-wide events. For information or help, please contact your school counselor. Every student is welcome at all school events.
Back to Top
|
No Bus Passes Permitted
|
Reminder: We are not permitted to issue bus passes to students. This is a transportation policy, which is written in our handbook. Please know that this policy is in place for safety reasons and is in the best interest of all students.
We appreciate your understanding.
Back to Top
|
|
ISC General Meeting - Tuesday, January 15
|
The next Interschool Council General meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., at the Academy Building (next to Bala Cynwyd Middle School). The topic is "Resilence", and our speakers will be Joanna Wexler, LMSD Coordinator of Clinical Services, and Andrea Fina, School Psychologist at Harriton. All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Back to To
|
MLK Afternoon of Service
Friday, January 18, 2013 -- 1:30-3:30 pm
|
MLK Afternoon of Service
When: Friday, January 18, 2013 -- 1:30-3:30 pm
(All LMSD Schools have early dismissal this day)
Where: Harriton High School Cafeteria
600 N. Ithan Avenue, Rosemont, PA
On January 18, all 10 LMSD schools will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, who never stopped asking the question, "What are you doing for others?" The MLK Afternoon of Service is a time to work together to fulfill King's vision for a better America - it's an afternoon "on" instead of an afternoon "off".
There are countless ways to get involved in this MLK Afternoon of Service. Find the one that's right for you:
- Students of all ages and their parents/guardians are invited to Harriton to join together to help others.
- Help restock local Food Banks by donating non-perishable food.
- Help a school in Philadelphia by donating used books for a library.
- There will also be an opportunity to help our 4 legged friends. Please bring a can or bag of cat or dog food with you to donate.
- Make heart-shaped pillows for recovering cardiac surgery patients that will be sent to a local hospital.
- Make a "worry" doll to donate to kids in foster care, military families or be able to take one home.
- Stop by the LMHS buildOn Haiti Trek educational table to get a first-hand look at what the school in Haiti will look like and make a donation to buy a brick to help build the school.
- Cradles to Crayons will have a truck at Harriton that day to take all donations. The CSE, and high school and middle school students will help to sort all donations. Now that the new year has begun it's time to go through your closets to see what you can donate to help others. Please read the list over as to what Cradles to Crayons will and will not accept. Click here for Cradles to Crayons donation list.
- There will be entertainment by the Harriton and Welsh Valley Choirs and words of inspiration by students.
- There will be a ZUMBA workshop.
-
You will be given the opportunity to reflect upon some of Dr. King's most powerful quotes and words of wisdom.
... and many more activities!
Activities are geared for students of all ages and their parents/guardians.
Thank you all for your help to make this year's event a success.
MLK Afternoon of Service Flyer
http://www.lmsd.org/documents/community/130118_mlk_aftern.pdf
Back to To
|
|
Lower Merion vs Harriton Ice Hockey at the Wells Fargo Center
|
The Lower Merion and Harriton ice hockey teams will play at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, January 20 at 6 PM. Tickets are $10 each and are also good for the Penn State Nittany Lions/University of Vermont Catamounts game at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30. Fans who attend the college game on Saturday should simply bring their stubs on Sunday evening. Seating for the college game is in sections 216 through 218.
Order tickets for this unique "double-header" by contacting a team member OR by emailing Fay Wright at wrightgirl59@gmail.com. Cash or checks accepted. Make checks payable to Fay Wright.
Fay Wright
LMIHC Secretary
Home 610-664-2273
Mobile 610-212-1032
Link:
http://www.lmsd.org/documents/community/130119_ice_hockey.pdf
Back to To
|
ISC Annual Art Show
January 26 -
February 3
|
The Interschool Council of Lower Merion School District sponsors the annual ISC Art Show January 26 - February 3 at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford.
On display are over 300 pieces of artwork by students from each of the district's elementary, middle and high schools. The artwork selected by the teachers to represent each of the ten LMSD public schools displays a high level of creativity and skill in drawing, painting, multimedia, ceramics and metal works. Please bring family and friends to see this unique event bringing the artistic talents of our students.
Art will be displayed January 26th through February 3rd, 2013. Art will be displayed January 26th through February 3rd, 2013. A reception for families, friends, students, and faculty will be held Saturday January 26th, 1-3 pm and Sunday February 3rd, 1-3 pm. Support the community and encourage the students by joining us for this opening reception.
Back to To
|
Coalition for Youth Program
Sunday, January 27 3-5 pm
at LMHS
|
The Youth Advistory Council of the Coalition for Youth of Lower Merion and Narberth presents: Teens Speak: "Expanding our view of what success means today" Introduction by Dr. Steve Treat of the Council for RelationshipsClick here for flyer.
Back to To
|
|
Meet the Narberth Rugby Football Club -
for boys 11-18 years old
|
Lower Merion High School:
Jan 15, 2012. 7:00-8:30pmNeed a Spring Sport? Rugby Curious? Wrestling ends too soon? Too Much Gaming?
- Meet the coaches
- Information for first time parents
- Registration materials available
- Parent support club present
- New and returning parents encouraged to attend
- Rugby players, potential players, and those just curious should attend...
Link to flyer
Back to Top
|
Community Links - Activities & Events
|
For additional information and links for more information, go to:
|
|
Listserv Information
|
Please Note:
The weekly deadline for submissions to WV Dragonbites is by noon each Tuesday. Please email information to WVDragonbites@gmail.comAn Archive of past Dragonbites is available by using the link in this issue or go to the WV page of the LMSD website under Parents/HSA. Publication is on Thursday of each week. This weekly e-newsletter is for school-related news and announcements. We regret that we are unable to include articles from organizations that are not directly related to Welsh Valley Middle School. To unsubscribe to Dragonbites, click on the "SafeUnsubscribe" link below. To update your information and/or to sign up for other HSA listservs, click on the "Update Profile/Email Address" link below.
To forward this email to another WV parent who may not be receiving our weekly newsletter, please click on the "Forward email" link below. If you are having any difficulty viewing Dragonbites please contact Laurie Koziol at WVDragonbites@gmail.com. Thank you! If you have any questions about WV school activities please contact the individual listed or call the Welsh Valley office at 610.658.3920. |
|
|
|
Welsh Valley
Middle School
|
Dr. Orathia T. Bradley
Principal
Ms. Beth Persofsky
Assistant Principal
Mr. Jon Fadely
Interim Assistant Principal
Welsh Valley Middle School 325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072 Phone Number: 610-658-3920 Absentee, Lateness & Safe Arrival Hotline: 610-658-3946
Daily Activities Hotline: 610-658-3901
School Closing Number: 302
|
School Counselors
|
6th Grade
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Beth Cooke
610.-658-3942 Room D117
7th Grade Guidance Counselor
Mr. Boris Oden
610-658-3943
Room D116
8th Grade Guidance CounselorMr. Josh Gansky
610-658-3941 Room D115
|
| Welsh Valley Office |
Mrs. Mary Ann Fusaro
Principals Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Campbell
Attendance
Mrs. Sherri Pitts
Guidance
Mrs. Kim Petty
Athletics
Mrs. Lori Davies
Scheduling Secretary
School Hours
8:20 am - 3:05 pm
Early Dismissal
8:20 am - 11:55 am
for absentee procedures, permission slips and current WV calendar
Link for daily schedule, daily before and after school programs and announcements.
Link for the athletic website with information about the sports at WV.
|
|
Welsh Valley
Home & School Association
2012-2013 Board
| |
Co-Presidents
Kiki McKendrick
|
|
Community Information
| COMMUNITY INFORMATION
|
|
Archived Dragonbites
|
Past Dragonbites can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
|
|
|
