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MARCH
Monday, March 25
- All Schools CLOSED Spring Break - Admin Offices Open
Tuesday, March 26
- All Schools CLOSED Spring Break - Admin Offices Open
Wednesday, March 27
- All Schools CLOSED Spring Break - Admin Offices Open
Thursday, March 28
- All Schools CLOSED Spring Break - Admin Offices Open
Friday, March 29
- All Schools CLOSED Spring Break - Admin Offices Closed
APRIL
Tuesday, April 2
- Committee for Special Education General Meeting 7:30 pm (WV Library)
Tuesday, April 9
- ISC General Meeting - Sustainability and STEM Education 9:30 am
(Rm 264 Admin)
Friday, April 12
- BC/WV Combined Middle Schools Dance at BC 7-9 pm
Wednesday, April 17
- TSA Conference at Seven Springs
Thursday, April 18
- HSA Meeting
- TSA Conference at Seven Springs
Friday, April 19
- TSA Conference at Seven Springs
Saturday, April 20
- TSA Conference at Seven Springs
Tuesday, April 23
- 6th grade Choral Concert 6 pm
- 7th grade Choral Concert 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 25
- 8th grade Choral Concert 7 pm
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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 March 11th.
7th grade
Sharzad Shojaian - Responsibility and respectful behavior in the classroom
Madelyn Finger - Being honest and team player
Kevin Kelly - Taking lessons learned in the classroom out of school
Richard Lee - Responsible behavior in the classroom
6th grade
Benjamin Abt - Safety and responsibility on the bus
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Final Meeting for Waterbound Program for the 2013-2014 School Year - Today, March 21, 12:30-1:30 pm
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The final parent information session detailing Waterbound is THURSDAY, March 21st, 12:30-1:30 P.M. It will be held in the Waterbound Classroom (A-108) in the "link building" (the area between the 7th and 8th grade buildings). Attendance at this final meeting is the only way to receive an application, with the following exception:
- If an older son or daughter was a member of Waterbound from 2009-to the current year, it is not necessary to attend one of our meetings. Just have your child stop by for an application.
If you find that none of the meeting times offered this past week fit into your schedule, please contact one of us by Friday, March 22nd 3:00 PM to set up an alternative time to come in and review the program. Our email addresses: raidym@lmsd.org - Mrs. Raidy
vsoskej@lmsd.org - Mr. V'Soske
If you've already attended one of our sessions, applications for the 2013-14
Waterbound class are now being accepted in A-108, the Waterbound classroom. Please make sure both the front and back of the form are completed. The deadline for turning in applications is FRIDAY, APRIL 5th - 8:20 A.M.
Marybeth Raidy and John V'Soske
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TSA Open House - March 21
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TSA will be holding an open house on Thursday, March 21 for the families of all team members from 3:30 until 4:15. No RSVP is necessary. Please report to the tech ed rooms upon arrival at Welsh Valley.
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Summer School Registration ends March 22
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The District offers a six-week summer school program that provides opportunities for advanced credit or make up credit. Summer School registration for advanced credit ends on Friday, March 22, 2013. Registration forms are available in Student Services. The Summer School brochure is available online. Registration is done at any of the four secondary schools. There is also an online payment option this year as well! If you have questions, please contact the Summer School Principal, Lauren S. Marcuson at 610-658-3955.
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Spring Athletics - 7th & 8th Grade
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Spring Sports began March 11th.
Boys 7th & 8th Grade
Baseball
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track & Field
Girls 7th & 8th Grade
Lacrosse
Softball
Track & Field
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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Before & After School Activities
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Click on the link below for a calendar of the upcoming March dates and times clubs will be meeting at Welsh Valley.
 March Activities Calendar - Use link for larger version March Intramural and Activities Calendar Click here for more information about WV Student Activities. Always check the Welsh Valley Hotline for up-to-date information regarding before and after school program cancellations or changes. Hotline: 610-658-3901 Back to Top
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5th to 6th Grade Transition Information
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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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LMSD Policy No. 816 Web Content Development and Hosting
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Dear Parents and Guardians:
Lower Merion School District is continuously moving forward with the introduction and implementation of new technology. With all new technology, however, consideration must be given to its use to ensure that student privacy and safety are at the forefront.
Lower Merion School Dietrict has recently adopted a new policy titled Web Content Development and Hosting. This policy requires District employees to notify parents and guardians if their student is being directed to a website that possesses one or more ofthe following characteristics:
- The student is required by the teacher to register to use the website;
- The website permits two-way communication between students or between students and employees;
- The website will be used to post student work that will be assessed.
It is important to note that not every website your student may be asked to use requires notification to parents and guardians. A good example of a website that does not require notification is a website that simply provides academic resources to your student.
The implementation of this policy has started recently and will take several months to be fully employed due to the necessary training of District employees. Therefore, you may receive a larger than normal amount of correspondence from teachers via memorandum or email sharing with you the teachers' use of websites with your student. This correspondence serves two purposes: one, the exciting methods that technology is being integrated into your student's curriculum and instruction; and two, the implementation of Policy 816, Web Content Development and Hosting.
If you have any questions regarding this new policy, please Contact George Frazier at 610-645-1925 or frazier@lmsd.org.
Sincerely,
George Frazier
Director of Information Systems
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WV Directories
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Due to great popularity, we have run a second printing of the WV Directories. If you need additional copies - or you have lost your copy - they are available in the office for $10.00, while the supplies last.
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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 have two Co-Vice Presidents positions available for next year. 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. If you are interested, please log onto SignUpGenius.Com, click the "Find a Sign Up" tab, use wvhsa1@gmail.com as the creator's email address, then click Parent Volunteers. If you have any questions, please contact Nanette Taraya-Vonk at ntarayavonk@comcast.net.
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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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Join the Sean King Best Buddies Friendship Walk Team
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Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools Conference - March 22 at Arcadia University
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LMSD Superintendent Dr. Christopher McGinley and Lisa Ruzzi, Cynwyd Elementary Guidance Counselor, will be presenting at the Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools Conference on March 22, 2013 at Arcadia University, in Glenside, PA. This conference will bring together school professionals, high school, and families to share their experiences creating safe, welcoming, and affirming K-12 spaces for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender nonconforming, and questioning) students. For more information and to register go to www.arcadia.edu/safeandwelcomingschools. Registration ends March 15th.For questions, please contact Dr. Graciela Slesaransky-Poe at SlesaranskyPoe@arcadia.edu.
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The next ISC meeting Sustainability and STEM Education,
will be Tuesday, April 9th at 9:30 a.m., in room 264 of the Administration Building.
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Adam Spector '99 Walk set for April 13
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The 5th Annual Adam Spector Walk to Win is set for 10 AM on Saturday, April 13th at Harriton High School. Register for the event, which benefits Hodgkin's research, at The Adam R. Spector Foundation website, www.adamspector.org. Adam was the valedictorian of the Class of 1999 at Harriton High School. He passed away from Hodgkin's lymphoma in April 2007 at the age of 25. Adam's last request to his parents was to fund money for Hodgkin's research. His vision was fulfilled through the establishment of the The Adam R. Spector Foundation. Foundation grants have supported the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Texas Children's Hospital at Baylor College of Medicine. The Foundation strives to improve the outcome of the patients who relapse from Hodgkin's and those who have refractory Hodgkin's. Please take a moment to look at the new website to learn about Adam, who battled Hodgkin's with much courage and strength. He was and continues to be an inspiration to the entire LMSD community.
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Internet Safety/Cyber Bullying Presentation for Secondary Parents - April 24 at 7 pm
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Are you a parent of a middle school or high school student who would like to learn more about Internet Safety and Cyberbullying? The PA Attorney General's Office will host a presentation in the LMHS auditorium on Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 pm about keeping our children safe and away from internet child predators and cyberbullying. Come join the LMSD community to learn more about these topics.
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LMSD Named One of Nations Best Communities for Music Education
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Lower Merion School District has been named one of the nation's "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. The District is one of only 307 communities across the country to earn the distinction, which honors schools for exceptional efforts to maintain music education as part of the core curriculum. Read more on the LMSD website
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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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Register for EFLM's Run for Our Schools
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The Education Foundation of Lower Merion's Fifth Annual Run for Our Schools is set for Sunday, June 9th at 9 AM at Harriton High School. The event includes a 5K run, a 1.5M Fun Walk, a Track Trot for children ages 7 and under and a Fitness Fair. For more information, including sponsorship and registration, visit www.educationfoundationoflm.org.
The Run for Our Schools is a popular, family-oriented event that brings students, staff, parents and friends together from across the community. Last year, more than 300 people participated. Proceeds directly benefit educational programs in our schools.
Run for Our Schools Brochure
Run for Our Schools Flyer
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Summer Writing and Reading Enrichment Programs Registration
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Lower Merion School District, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, is offering Summer Writing and Reading Enrichment Programs for students of all ages. Students will gain confidence in their reading and writing abilities while focusing on brainstorming, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, reading response activities and more. Classes are available the weeks of July 8-19 and July 22-August 2; space is limited. Read more.
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Tickets for Harriton Night at the Phillies
Saturday, May 5
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Saturday, May 5th - Harriton Night at Phillies
Limited Tickets Available - Deadline to order is Thursday, April 18th!
Harriton Music Dept Featured and Benefits Harriton Alumni '93 Kyle Helton
Link to flyer
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Green Council of LMSD - Meeting Schedule
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The Green Council of LMSD is a grass-roots organization consisting of staff, students, and parents which works to promote sustainable practices within all parts of the school district. The Green Council is open to any and all who wish to engage in this important work with others of like mind. Meetings take place monthly at Lower Merion High School in the Large Group Instruction room from 4:00-5:00pm. The dates for the rest of this school year follow:
4/3/13 5/8/13
For more information, please contact Joseph Mudd, Director, Green Council of LMSD, at MuddJ@lmsd.org
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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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Dragonbites is published every Thursday during the school year. New submissions should be emailed by noon on Tuesday to WVDragobites@gmail.com in order to be included in Thursday's email edition. Dragonbites is intended to publish news and announcements related to Welsh Valley Middle School and the Lower Merion School District. An 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.
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.
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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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LMSD
School Board Meeting Schedule
April 2013
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April 2, 2013
8:30 AM
Curriculum Committee
April 2, 2013
7:00 PM
Finance Committee
April 5, 2013
8:30 AM
Policy Committee
April 8, 2013
8:00 PM
Education Committee & Supplementary Regular Board Mtg
April 11, 2013
8:00 AM
Facilities/Purchasing
April 15, 2013
8:00 PM
Regular Board Business Meeting
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LMSD
School Board Members
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Diane DiBonaventuro
Virginia Pollard
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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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