DRAGONBITES
Welsh Valley Middle School
Home and School Association
Weekly Newsletter
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 10 - Flu Vaccines administered at WV
- Parent/Teacher Conferences 6-8 pm
Friday, October 11 - Family Spaghetti Dinner Night has been Rescheduled for 1/10/14
Thursday, October 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 6-8 pm
Monday, October 21 Tuesday, October 22 Wednesday, October 23 Tuesday, October 29 Thursday, October 31 - Early Dismissal 11:55 am, No lunch served
- Staff Development Day
Monday, November 4 Tuesday, November 5 - No School for Students (Election Day)
- Staff Development Day
Wednesday, November 6 Thursday, November 7 Friday, November 8 |
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HSA Needs Your Help
The HSA is looking for a Welsh Valley representative for the Committee for Special Education (CSE) which is a parent-led volunteer organization serving families of children with IEPs, GIEPs, and/or 504 Service Agreements in Lower Merion School District If you are interested, please contact Nanette Taraya-Vonk at ntarayavonk@comcast.net . We also have various school events that need volunteers. Please go to www.SignUpGenius.Com to signup to help.
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READING OLYMPICS --starting mid-October!
Encourage your child to come out and join the WV Reading Olympics Team! Students will meet to read and discuss the books on Wednesdays, 3:05 - 4:20 p.m.. Students who cannot make it on Wednesday afternoons may come in before school on Mondays at 7:30 - 8:15 a.m., and after school every other Monday, 3:05 - 4:20 p.m.. Those who cannot attend any of these meetings may still be a part of the team, but need to speak to Ms. Wolfe first. All groups will meet in Ms. Wolfe's room, MOD #3. Students are required to read a minimum of eight books, from a list of forty-five. See the list here. The books vary in content, style and difficulty, so there is something for everyone! The goal of Reading Olympics is to increase students' reading skills as well as their enjoyment of reading. The Olympics' "competition", against other middle school students from throughout Montgomery County, will be held in the spring (date and location to be announced). Questions? Please contact Debbye Wolfe (Reading Olympics Coach and 6th grade teacher) at wolfed@lmsd.org or Amy Norr (parent assistant) at norrmetz@verizon.net. Your student may stop by Ms. Wolfe's room, MOD #3, to pick up a Reading Olympics Packet. Short informational meeting for interested students on October 11th (during period 10) in E213. Regular meetings start on Mon. Oct. 14th/Wed. Oct. 16th.
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BCWV Fall/WInter Middle School Squash Season Kicks Off October 20th!
The BCWV Fall/Winter session consists of a 10 week program for players of all abilities in grades 6-8.
"Registration for the BCWV Squash program is Now Open! For more information and application form, click here. Please visit the BCWV eboard for more information: bcwvsquash.lmsd.site.eboard.com. Registrations close October 20th."
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Students recently had the opportunity to listen to and learn from world-class mezzo-soprano opera singer, Gwendolyn Bowers. Read more.
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Welsh Valley Musical
Mrs. Vaughan and Mrs. Hunt are pleased to announce this year's musical. This year, the musical will be Once on this Island Jr. Please go to Mrs. Vaughan's eBoard for a synopsis of the show and information on auditions. There will be drama club after school on Fridays until 4:15 pm in Mrs. Vaughan's room. Link to Mrs. Vaughan's e-board
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Parents of 7th and 8th Grade Chorus and Advanced Chorus Students:Your timely response to the chorus shirts order forms was appreciated. The student chorus will look professional for their three plus performances this year. If you have not done so already, please submit the $25 dollar shirt charge in cash or check (made out to Welsh Valley Middle School) as soon as possible so that the shirts can be ordered in a timely fashion. If any family may require require financial assistance in order to pay for their child's shirts, please contact the school office.
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Head Lice Information from the School Nurses
With the exception of the common cold, head lice (pediculosis) affect more school-aged children than all other communicable diseases combined. While head lice most commonly affect children from the ages of three to eleven, older children returning from overnight camps or those with younger siblings can also be at risk. 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 infected person or indirect contact such as the sharing of personal articles like hats, towels, coats and jackets, brushes, helmets, hair ties, pillows, etc. Head lice can't jump or fly. While they are repulsive to most people and can cause intense itching and irritation, they do not pose a health threat. Excellent information about head lice including prevention, diagnosis and treatment methods can be obtained through the following link for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (click here).
It is helpful for parents/guardians to check their child's head on a routine basis during the school year. If your child has head lice, please contact your health care provider for treatment recommendations. There are various treatment options for head lice including over the counter and prescription treatments. Please notify the school nurse if your child has been treated for head lice. The school nurse will check your child's head before returning to the classroom. This will be done confidentially and, you are invited to be present. If a child is found to have head lice while in school, the parent/guardian will be contacted so that arrangements can be made for appropriate treatment. Your child can return to school after appropriate treatment. Consistent with CDC & Pa. Department of Health recommendations on head lice management in schools, LMSD does not support a "no nit" policy. However, it is important to remove nits following treatment because the nits (eggs) can hatch and become viable lice.
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PowerSchool Parent Portal Single Sign-On Account Creation InstructionsFamilies should have received an email from the district with information about a "single sign-on" feature for parents with multiple children. Click here to see the instructions.
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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 September 30th: 8th GRADE Chris Hillanbrand commended by Mr. Kagen Nick Molineaux commended by Mrs. Rogers Paul Mariani III commended by Mrs. Morris Meg Wilcox commended by Mrs. Morris Maison Famiglio commended by Mrs. Morris Jill Kelekolio commended by Mrs. Morris Emily Rens commended by Mr. Gari Anna Adams commended by Mr. Gari Andrew Kofsky commended by Mrs. Morris 7th GRADE Sarah Desplaces commended by Ms. Kiczek Gavin Rasmussen commended by Weaver Cleo Cohen commended by Mr. Birch 6th GRADE Samson Hurwitz commended by Mr. Wyatt Orion Jusuf commended by Mrs. Wisser Logan Young commended by Mr. Wyatt Michael Tobasso commended by Mr. Gari Jason Heller commended by Mr. Gari
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Welsh Valley Athletics - Go Dragons
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Fall Sports - 7th & 8th Grade
Any 7th and 8th grade student who wishes to participate in Cross Country must turn in a completed PIAA form to Mrs. Petty in the Main Office. PIAA forms are available in the main office. Practices are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until 4:15pm. Please contact Mrs. Vaughan ( vaughal@lmsd.org) for further questions.
Please review the Transportation Policy for home and away games and practices. Please contact Megan Kiczek, athletic director, if you have further questions.
Athletics Schedules
Welsh Valley Middle School uses DigitalSports.com to share all important information related to our athletic teams. http://wvdragons.digitalsports.com is where you can see all upcoming events, sign up to receive email alerts of any schedule changes, and access complete team schedules. For more information, visit the link above or see the documents linked below.
DigitalSports.com Guide
Athletic Director: Megan Kiczek KiczekM@lmsd.org
Link to WV Athletics
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buildOn - LMHS Fundraiser
Lower Merion High School is having a huge fundraiser for buildOn at the Wynnewood Whole Foods Market. buildOn is a charitable foundation committed to breaking the cycle of poverty. This year, Lower Merion's buildOn chapter is raising funds to build a school in Nepal. From now until November 24th, Whole Foods Market will donate 5 cents to buildOn for every reusable bag used. When you checkout, ask the cashier for your nickels to go to buildOn. Please spread the word to your friends and family! View the flyer here.
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The District site received an Award of Excellence in both NSPRA and PSBA competitions. Read more.
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Coffee and Conversations on Gifted Education
Following in the success of last year's series of parent workshops, the Lower Merion School District in Collaboration with Chester County Intermediate Unit is offering informational sessions for parents on Gifted Education for 2013-2014. Each Session will be presented with a choice of a morning OR an evening time. For a list of dates and topics, click here.
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C-MITES Weekend Workshops - Sat., 11/9
C-MITES is once again offering Weekend Workshops at Lower Merion High School this Fall. Classes include Marine Biology, Funky Science, Rockets - Action and Reaction, Chemistry Chaos, LEGO Pneumatics, Science of Harry Potter and Stellar Geometric Stellations.
These challenging, hands-on classes are designed for academically-talented students in grades K-8. Classes meet from 9am-noon or 1-4pm on Saturday, November 9th. Parent sessions will also be offered - The ABC's of Gifted Education and Social and Emotional Experiences of Gifted Students. For more information or to register online, visit http://www.cmu.edu/cmites/weekend_workshops.html. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and financial aid is available.
C-MITES (Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary Students), based at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, has offered challenging and fun classes for gifted students for more than 20 years. Link to Informational Post Card
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Lower Merion School Board
6/10/13 Revised Timeline Presentation - Continued Public Engagement for Expanded School Choice Proposal: information available on lmsd.org, click here.
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Special Education Seminars & Webinars Hosted by Concerned Black Parents (CBP) Beginning October 8, 2013 and ending on December 10, 2013
Know Your Child's Rights 2013-2014, Special Education Seminars & Webinars
Featuring Sonia Kerr of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia Attend "Live" seminars with PILCOP or join CBP for webinars at the Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr, PA
For more information, see flyer here.
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Main Line Girls Basketball Association (MLGBA) 2014 Season - Registration Open!
Online registration is now available for the upcoming season. For more details, click here.
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LM Parks & Recreation Dept. along with Young Rembrandts presents Art Classes for ages 3-1/2 to 12 years old
Click here for more information.
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Parenting on the Main Line: Growing up together: How to foster independence
Mon., 10/21, 7 pm at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Please join Dr. Zeitlin and Dr. Hitelman for a lively discussion to share your insights with other parents.
They will explore the many ways to remain connected to your teenagers as they become more independent and the importance of an evolving relationship as your teen transitions to young adult and leaves the home.
Parenting on the Main Line is an interfaith effort to provide parents with opportunities to discuss how to raise healthy, well-adjusted, ethically-grounded children on the Main Line. The program, now in its third year, was developed by Bryn Mawr Presbyterian and Main Line Reform with support from Lower Merion School District. For more information and event dates go to www.parentingonthemainline.com.
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"The Hills Are Alive" - Belmont Hills Library Fall Fundraiser, Sat., 11/9, 7:30-11 pm
Come enjoy great food, drinks and dancing and auction with great prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the Library for $30 ($35 at the door) or through the following link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8414507017. If you have any questions, or wish to donate any food or auction items, please contact danjamie@hotmail.com. The event will take place at the Belmont Hills Fire Company, 4. S. Washington Avenue, Bala Cynwyd. Must be 21 or older to attend.
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RESOURCES: Contact information and links
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School Hours: 8:20 am - 3:05 pm
Early Dismissal: 8:20 am - 11:5 am Welsh Valley Administration
| MAIN OFFICE | | 610-658-3920 | | PRINCIPAL | Mr. Christopher Hall | | | ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS | Ms. Sarah Stout | | | | Mr. Scott Weinstein | | | COUNSELORS | | | | 6th Grade | Mr. Josh Gansky | | | 7th Grade | Mrs. Beth Cooke | | | 8th Grade | Mr. Boris Oden | | | SCHOOL NURSE | Kathy Bromley | | ABSENTEE, LATENESS &
ARRIVAL HOTLINE | | 610-658-3946 | | DAILY ACTIVITIES HOTLINE | | 610-658-3901 | | SCHOOL CLOSING NUMBER | | 302 | | WELSH VALLEY OFFICE | | | | Principal's Secretary | Mrs. Mary Ann Fusaro | | | Attendance | Mrs. Cheryl Campbell | | | Guidance | Mrs. Sherri Pitts | | | Athletics | Mrs. Kim Petty | | | Scheduling Secretary | Mrs. Lori Davies | | | TRANSPORTATION | | 610-645-1940 |
Reminder: WV is not permitted to issue bus passes to students. This is a transportation policy, which is written in the WV student handbook. Please know that this policy is in place for safety reasons and is in the best interest of all students. WVMS Home and School Association (HSA) 2013-14
Co-Presidents: Lynn Hertzfeld & Nanette Taraya-Vonk
Co-Vice Presidents: Ellen Finn & Rebecca Segall
Secretary: Yaz Rosner
Co-Treasurers: Bill Cook & Aliza Remer
President Emeritus/Member at Large: Kiki McKendrick
Helpful Links
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