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FEBRUARY 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
Saturday, February 23 - BC/WV - Schuylkill Valley Band Rehearsal at Valley Forge MS 9 am
Tuesday, February 26 - BC/WV - Schuylkill Valley Band Rehearsal at Valley Forge MS 12 pm
Thursday, February 28 - BC/WV - Schuylkill Valley Band Rehearsal at Valley Forge MS 12 pm
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, March 2 - WV - Play Tech Rehearsal 10 am
Tuesday, March 5 - WV - 5th to 6th Grade Parent Transition Meeting 9 am
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Dragon Pride Commendations
Random Acts of Kindness
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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 February 4th.
7th grade
- Seamus Sullivan commended by Mrs. Hudson for his commitment and hard work in math class.
- Lucy Brumberg commended by Mr. Gari for her excellent school spirit. Go Dragons!!!
6th grade
- Sacha Wolgin commended by Ms. Kauffman for always "doing the right thing".
- Victor Ghosh commended by Ms. Fecht for helping another student in need.
- Carlo Stuccio commended by Mrs. Oakes for standing up against bullying.
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Letter from the Principal
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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)/Caregivers:
As we reach the mid-year point of the 2012-2013 school year, we want to take a moment to pause and praise the middle school students of the Lower Merion School District. It has been a great year at both Bala Cynwyd Middle School and Welsh Valley Middle School, with students working hard, making great achievements in academia, sports and activities, and raising awareness for important causes through donations and fund raising efforts. There is a great sense of community in these two schools, and we, as principals, are very proud of the work the students are doing; we are excited for you to see what the rest of the year has in store.
Along with congratulating our students on their hard work, we want to make our families aware of a few changes to the school calendar. These changes are necessary due to the school days missed because of hurricane Sandy at the end of October and beginning of November.
- Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 is now the last school day for students. It is a half day; no lunches will be served.
In addition to the calendar changes above, the school district has moved the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies for both BC and WV to Monday, June 17th. More information about 8th grade promotion will be sent out from each school as we get closer to the event.
As we move through the second half of the school year, we ask that you continue to encourage your children to work hard and explore new and exciting endeavors during their time in middle school. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the changes in the calendar or your individual child's needs, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Jason E. Potten, Principal Dr. Orathia T. Bradley, Principal
Bala Cynwyd Middle School Welsh Valley Middle School
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Fun Friday - February 22
Sign-up During Lunch on February 19 & 20
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This is a free HSA sponsored event for all students of WV. Students stay after school and kick off the weekend early. They will be treated to pizza and pretzels and then the fun begins. All students need to sign up for an activity during their lunches on 2/19 & 2/20. Their choices are: Volleyball, Basketball, Chess or Decorate your own t-shirts--buy a WV t-shirt for $15 or bring your own. T-shirts can be purchased at the online HSA store. Please
be sure to note that it is for Fun Friday and the t-shirt will be there for the student on 2/22. If you would rather send in money, T-shirts can be purchased during Fun Friday for $15 cash/check made payable to WV HSA. All students will be able to take the late busses home at 4:30. Those
students competing in the basketball tournament will take the 5:30 late bus home. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Kassieabrams2@yahoo.com.
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Collecting Donations for School in Need
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The 6th grade Challenge students would like to collect donations for the Andrew Jackson School in South Philadelphia. They are in desperate need of supplies for their students. This is a K-8 school that is in need of the following materials:
Pencils
Paper- copy paper or art paper
Electric pencil sharpeners
Folders
Dividers with tabs
Marble composition books
Any basic school supplies
Backpacks
Gloves/mittens
New or gently used non fiction books
This will run from Monday, February 11th until Tuesday, February 29th. Boxes will be placed in each homeroom and in the main office for your donations. Thank you!!!!!
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Summer School 2013
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The District offers a six-week summer school program that provides opportunities for advanced credit or make up credit. During the second semester of the regular school year, a full list of summer school offerings are shared in the District's summer school brochure. Registration for Summer School runs from March 1-March 22 at each secondary school.
Please know that this year we will be offering online pay with a credit card. However, parents must still complete the triplicate registration form and get appropriate counselor signatures.
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8th Grade Families: IMPORTANT
Lower Merion and Harriton High School Transition Dates and Information
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Harriton High School
Lower Merion High School
8/9 Transition
for 2013-2014 school year
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 (https://www.lmsd.org/harritonhs/student-services/transition/index.aspx )
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Welsh Valley 2012-13 Yearbook
Order by February 15 to Receive Discount Price
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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 15, 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
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities for 2013-2014
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We are looking for parent volunteers to join our HSA Board. We will have 3 board positions available for next year: two Co-Vice Presidents and one secretary position. If being a chair and organizing single events is what you prefer, such as the All School Dance, Fall BBQ, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Staff Appreciation Breakfast/Dinner, Book Fair or Movie Night (to name a few), we could definitely use your help. We are looking for parents who have enjoyed volunteering in the past, parents new to the area or parents that would like to start getting involved. Please contact Nanette Taraya-Vonk at ntarayavonk@comcast.net if you have any questions.
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Before & After School Activities
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Click on the link below for a calendar of the upcoming February dates and times clubs will be meeting at Welsh Valley.
 February Activities Calendar - Use link for larger version Hotline: 610-658-3901 Back to Top
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Spring Athletics - 7th & 8th Grade
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Spring Sports Begin in March:
Boys 7th & 8th Grade
Baseball
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track & Field
Girls 7th & 8th Grade
Lacrosse
Softball
Track & Field
The following are important dates related to spring sports:
March 5th: 10th period (homeroom) Spring athletic informational team meetings.
March 7th: PIAA physical forms must be turned in to Kim Petty in the WV main office. Procedures for PIAA physicals can be found on www.wvathletics.org
* INITIAL EVALUATION: Prior to any student participating in Practices, Inter-School Practices, Scrimmages, and/or Contests, at any PIAA member school in any school year, the student is required to (1) complete a Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE); and (2) have the appropriate person(s) complete the first five Sections of the CIPPE Form. Upon completion of Sections 1 and 2 by the parent/guardian; Sections 3, 4, and 5 by the student and parent/guardian; and Section 6 by an Authorized Medical Examiner (AME), those Sections must be turned in to the Principal, or the Principal's designee, of the student's school for retention by the school. The CIPPE may not be performed earlier than June 1st and shall be effective, regardless of when performed during a school year, until the next May 31st.
* SUBSEQUENT SPORT(S) IN THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR: Following completion of a CIPPE, the same student seeking to participate in Practices, Inter-School Practices, Scrimmages, and/or Contests in subsequent sport(s) in the same school year, must complete Section 7 of this form and must turn in that Section to the Principal, or Principal's designee, of his or her school. The Principal, or the Principal's designee, will then determine whether Section 8 need be completed.
March 11th: First day of Spring sports, practice and try-outs begin
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.
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.
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Families Helping Families
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The WV HSA would like you to know that a group of volunteers is available to help parents and guardians get to WV or a WV event at another LMSD school. If you are in need of a ride for any WV event or meeting, please feel free to contact Amanda Cunningham ( mandeebill@gmail.com or 917-560-9849). If anyone would like to help and be on our volunteer list - please contact me.
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Assistance Statement
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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.
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No Bus Passes Permitted
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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.
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Local Boy Scout Troop Fundraiser
February 22
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SPAGHETTI PLATTER AND MEATBALL SANDWICH FUNDRAISER
For Boy Scouts Troop 243
Friday, February 22, 2013, 10:30 am - 6 pm
Spaghetti platter $10
Meatball Sandwich $ 9
both include Small salad & can soda/water
Preorder recommended:
Call to place order with Gracie 484- 716-9129
Day of call Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore 610-649-1216
Free delivery or pick up 219 Greenfield Avenue, Ardmore
Click here for flyer
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C-MITES - April 27 - Time to Register
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C-MITES, a program based at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, provides Weekend Workshops for academically talented students in kindergarten through 9th grade. The next session is Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Lower Merion High School. C-MITES will be offering 12 classes at this location. Classes include: American Math Idol, Bug-bots, Bubbleology, Chess for Beginners, Intermediate Chess, Extreme Weather, Eye on the Sky, Fossil Dig, Money Matters, Physics and Our World, The Mysterious Human Heart and The Physics of Toys.
The brochure listing the classes and descriptions is available at http://www.cmu.edu/cmites/weekend_workshops.html . You may register online or fax or print and mail the registration form. Register soon because classes fill quickly! Registrations is on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial aid is available.
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Community Links - Activities & Events
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For additional information and links for more information, go to:
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Listserv Information
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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. |
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Welsh Valley
Middle School
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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
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School Counselors
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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
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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.
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Welsh Valley
Home & School Association
2012-2013 Board
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President
Kiki McKendrick
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Community Information
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Archived Dragonbites
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Past Dragonbites can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
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