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MAY Friday, May 24 - Early Dismissal 11:55 am (no lunch served) (Staff Development Day)
Monday, May 27 - School Closed (Administrative Offices Closed)
JUNE Tuesday, June 4 - POV Social Justice Research Fair 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 5 - WV Community Day (Rain Date 6/6)
Friday, June 7 - 8th Grade Class Party 7 pm
Tuesday, June 11 Wednesday, June 12 - Yearbook Distribution/Signing & Variety Show
Thursday, June 13 Monday, June 17 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Harriton HS 12 pm
Tuesday, June 18 - Last Student Day; No Lunch Served; Early Dismissal
- Report Cards Issued
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Dragon Pride Commendations
Random Acts of Kindness
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Weekly Dragon Pride Student CommendationsWe 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 May 13th.
8th Grade
Julia Schlaff
7th Grade
Farzam Mir
6th Grade
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Instrumental Music - Music in the Parks
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On Friday, May 17th the 8th grade Band, 7/8th grade combined Orchestra, and the Competition Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Gregg Eskin, attended the Music in the parks festival in Kutztown/Dorney. The groups played for adjudication at Kutztown High School in the morning, then spent the day in Dorney Park. At a ceremony that evening the groups were awarded the following:
- 8th Grade Band - First place with the highest possible rating of Superior, and the Judges choice as the best overall band of the festival.
- 7/8 Orchestra - First place with the highest possible rating of Superior, and the Judges choice as the best overall Orchestra of the festival.
- Jazz Band - First place with the highest possible rating of Superior, and the Judges choice as the best overall Jazz Band of the festival. Ryan Kreiser (7th Grade - Trombone) was awarded the outstanding Jazz Soloist.
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Chorus - Music in the Parks
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I am pleased to announce that the chorus groups performed well at Music in the Parks on Friday, May 17, 2013. This was the first time the 8th grade chorus competed at Music in the Parks. They received 2nd place with a rating of Excellent. The 8th Grade Advanced Chorus received 1st place with a rating of Excellent. The 7th Grade Advanced Chorus took 1st place in their division with a Superior rating. The 7th Grade Advanced Chorus also received a trophy for overall BEST chorus of all the chorus groups who competed! Congratulations, Mrs. Vaughan
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Treats for Troops Drive, May 13 - May 24
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The students and staff at Bala Cynwyd and Welsh Valley middle schools are joining together to collect items needed by American Service men and women overseas from May 13th through May 24th, which will then be sent to them in care packages. Below you will find a list of items designated by grade for our troops. Please find your grade, choose some items, and send them to school. These items will be collected and packed into boxes for shipment overseas on May 30th. Everyone can participate and everyone who participates will feel good about contributing. 6th Grade: beef jerky, body lotion, gum, Campbell's Chunky Chili, shampoo, candy bars, cereal bars, Chef Boyardee Ravioli, Campbell's Chunky Soup, Slim Jims, small packs of tissues, tuna/chicken in a pouch, deodorant, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, earplugs, granola bars, baby wipes/towelettes, white socks, insect repellant 7th Grade: peanuts, deodorant, mouthwash, microwave popcorn, Tastykakes, salt & pepper, shampoo (men's and women's), Slim Jims, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Tootsie Pops, cotton t-shirts, hand sanitizer, foot powder, Pop Tarts, peanut butter crackers, fruit cocktail, Visine, Silly String, q-tips 8th Grade: dental floss, Slim Jims, foot powder, candy bars, Lipton Instant Soup, shaving cream, beef jerky, sunflower seeds, chapstick, Tastykakes, knit hats, bar soap, tuna/chicken in a pouch, raisins, Ramen noodles, protein bars, deodorant, lip balm, hard candy, playing cards Staff: Ibuprofen- Aleve, AA batteries & AAA batteries, Razors - for men & women, Beef Jerky, Tastykakes, Small packs (not boxes) of tissues, Hall's cough drops, Chapstick , Personal laundry detergent drop-ins, Pumpkin seeds/ Sunflower seeds Link to flyer Back to Top
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End of the Season 7th and 8th Grade Track BBQ, Tuesday, May 26
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Time: 1:52 - 4:15 pm
Where: Meet in the chorus room first.
$10/student-Hand in your money directly to Mrs. Vaughan in the chorus room by Friday, May 24, 2013.
-If you did not pay for your track shirt, please bring that to the BBQ.
-Bring your metals for everyone to see and for us to take pictures!
-Bring your track shoes for running your last monster of the season!
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Get Ready for Summer Fun at Five Below and help WV TSA too!
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Picnics, parties, boogie boards, frisbees, lots of fun reasons to visit Five Below! If you do, please download the attached flyer and give it to the cashier at the time of purchase from now until June 7th to help support Welsh Valley TSA. Thank you! Link to flyer Back to Top
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POV Social Justice Research Fair - June 4
SAVE THE DATE!
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Students arrive for set up at 6pm (Each student is asked to kindly donate a dessert that serves 20 people and/or bottled water.)
Families arrive at 6:30pm
Event ends at 8pm
Parents, guardians, and extended families are invited and encouraged to attend our research fair in the WV cafeteria!
Walk around and be amazed and impressed, as students teach you all they have learned on many timely & interesting topics such as:
2nd Amendment Issues
Health Care
Education Reform
Police Corruption
Guantanamo Bay
Standardized Testing
North Korea
GLBT Issues in Schools
The School to Prison Pipeline
Cloning
Global Warming
The Travon Martin Case
The War on Drugs
The Mental Healthcare Crisis
Stereotyping & Discrimination
Women's Equality in the Workplace
Animal Testing
Death Penalty
Stop & Frisk
Immigration Issues
Genetically Modified Food
Forensic Investigation
Women & the Media
Drones
...and many more topics to get you thinking!
Hope to see you there!
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8th Grade Promotion Party June 7, 2013 7-9pm at Beat Street Station
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All WV eighth graders are invited for a night of fun to celebrate your completion of middle school. We will be celebrating on June 7th at Beat Street Station from 7-9pm. The admission is $25 if paid by June 1st, $30 at the door. You can pay by paypal at http://www.lmsd.org/welsh-valley/store.aspx. All students attending also need to fill out the permission form (link below). If you don't have a paypal account, please send a check into the office with the completed permission form. Any questions, please contact: kassieabrams2@yahoo.com.
We would like all 8th grade WV students to attend this celebration. Financial assistance is gladly offered to participate in this event, please contact your child's school counselor if you need it.
Click here for 8th Grade Promotion Party Invitation & Permission Form
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Attention 8th grade students! Important Information for High School!
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You are required to read a novel THIS SUMMER for the "One Book Summer Reading" program for both Lower Merion High School and Harriton High School. If you would like to purchase a copy of the summer reading novel "Run" by Ann Patchett at a discounted rate, please bring in $10 cash or a check to the main office. Please make your check payable to "Lower Merion School District."
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Before & After School Activities
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Click on the link below for a calendar of the upcoming May dates and times clubs will be meeting at Welsh Valley.
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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Welsh Valley Middle School Students to Star in Wolf PAC's Production of CATS
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Wolf Performing Arts Center (Wolf PAC) will conclude its 2012-2013 production season with a fabulous production of the legendary musical Cats. The cast of 76 students in grades K through 12 features 3 students from Welsh Valley Middle School: Allegra Greenawalt (grade 6), Sophia Hood (grade 6) and Abby Tevis (grade 6).
The young actors will sing and dance to classic Broadway songs like "Memory," "Macavity," and "Magical Mister Mistoffolees." Audiences will be awed as this production of Cats let's "the memory live again." The show runs June 14 at 7:30pm, June 15 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and June 16 at 2pm.
The production takes place at the Bluett Theatre on St. Joseph's University's campus, 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19010.
Wolf Performing Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded in 2005 by Bobbi Wolf, Executive/Artistic Director. Wolf PAC's mission is to enrich the lives of young people through learning, experiencing, and creating theatre. To purchase tickets for the fall productions at Wolf PAC visit www.wolfperformingartscenter.org or call (610) 642 0233.
Link to flyer
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Important Lower Merion and Harriton High School 8/9 Transition Dates and Information
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Attention 8th Grade Families:
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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5th to 6th Grade Transition 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 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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ISC Mini-Grants
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On behalf of the Interschool Council (ISC), all 10 school HSAs and the CSE, we want to congratulate all of this year's ISC Mini Grant recipients. The ISC received 56 unique Mini Grant applications requesting over $32,000 in funding. While we wish we could have awarded a grant to each applicant, we were able to fully or partially fund 35 innovative and creative ideas to enrich student learning in the district. Over $10,000 was awarded and every school in the district received at least one grant. To see a complete list of this year's grants, please go to the ISC section of the LMSD website, found under the "Parent Organizations" tab. Click here
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Common Core Standards Community Presentation - May 29
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On Wednesday, May 29th the K-12 Curriculum Team will be presenting an overview of the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. The presentation will be held at Lower Merion High School - LGI at 7 p.m.
These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs.
http://www.pa-commoncorestandards.com/
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Lower Merion Basketball Academy
June 3, 4 & 5 |
The Lower Merion Basketball Academy returns to the Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion HS on June 3, 4, and 5 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Join Head Coach Gregg Downer, current Aces' players, NCAA alumni, professional players, and some of the area's best instructors for 90 minutes of action packed skill development and fun! Cost: $30 per session; $75 if you register for all three. Click here to register today!
http://www.aceshoops.com/news/585
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Lower Merion Senior Project
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Clinic
Sunday, June 2, 9am - 4pm
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Where: on the grass side at Lower Merion High School 315 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore, PA
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"The United States of Autism" 1-time screening Sunday, June 9
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Sunday, June 09 2:30pm - 4:25pm
in Plymouth Meeting, PA at AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12 $12.00 General
- Movie presentation of The United States of Autism:
- Follow one man's 11,000 mile, 40 day journey across the American landscape to visit twenty families and individuals affected by autism while searching for answers for his own son. With interviews from around the nation that include the widest spectrum of backgrounds - each conducted in the participants' original language - the film weaves a broad and compelling tapestry across the spectrum of American life in all its faiths, disparities, colors, and cultures. What he learns along the way will change not only his life, but the lives of those he meets, forever. It's a story about the best days that still lie ahead for our nation, the families, and the people who give America its heart.
http://www.tugg.com/events/4119
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Register for EFLM's Run for Our Schools
Sunday, June 9 at 9 am
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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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Lower Merion Ice Hockey Club
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School ice hockey season is now over. Would your child enjoy playing the fastest game around for Lower Merion Ice Hockey Club? Become a Lower Merion Bulldog! Check out our website at http://lowermerionihc.com/ and sign up for our email blasts. Our elementary and middle school teams (Kindergarten -8th Grade) practice once a week and have one game a week. Practices and games are in the evening!
Make new friends Play with your neighbors and classmates Contact us for more information at http://lowermerionihc.com/. Registration for next season starts in the summer. See you on the ice!
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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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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
May 2013
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May 6, 2013
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Curriculum Committee
May 10, 2013
8:30 AM
Policy Committee Meeting
May 13, 2013
8:00 PM
May 16, 2013
8:00 AM
Facilities/Purchasing Committee Meeting
May 20, 2013
8:00 PM
May 22, 2013
8:30 AM
Communications Committee 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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