DRAGONBITES
Welsh Valley Middle School
Home and School Association
Weekly Newsletter
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, December 10
- ISC General Meeting 9:30 am (more details below)
- 7/8 Grade Instrumental Concert
Wednesday, December 11
- 6th Grade Instrumental Concert 7 pm
Friday, December 20
- Last Day of School in 2013
Thursday, January 2
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HSA Needs Volunteers
We have various school events that need volunteers. Please go to www.SignUpGenius.Com to signup to help. Attention Parents with a Green ThumbWe are looking for volunteers to join our Campus Beautification Committee and help organize, design and plant flowers in our new planters and throughout the school. If you are interested, please contact Nanette Taraya-Vonk at ntarayavonk@comcast.net or click the following link: www.SignUpGenius.Com
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School Play - Once on the Island
Students may sign up for a day and a 3 minute time slot for their auditions December 5-6. Auditions will be Monday, Dec. 16 through Wed. Dec. 18. Students are to chose ONE of those dates and times. All the other audition information is on Mrs. Vaughan's eBoard. Friday, December 6th from 3:15-5:15 will be the last drama club meeting. This is for ANYONE who would like to be involved in the play.
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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 November 25th: 8th Grade Landon Seal commended by Mr. Gammarino 7th Grade Emily Goldberg commended by Mr. Kagen Florencia Giraudo commended by Mrs. Lawley 6th Grade Ava Sack commended by Mr. Barr Monali Zhao commended by Mr. Wyatt Jonah Remer commended by Mr. Gammarino Evan Brodo commended by Mr. Gammarino Max Harris commended by Mr. Gammarino
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Welsh Valley Athletics - Go Dragons
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Winter Sports - 7th & 8th Grade
Winter sports include Boys & Girls 7th and 8th grade basketball and Boys wrestling.
All students must have CIPPE forms turned in to Ms Petty in the main office prior to participating in tryouts or practices.
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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Looking for a Great Way to Honor and Thank Your Child's Teachers in December?
Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund Recognition Cards are the perfect, district-approved way to show your gratitude to teachers, administrators and staff at the holidays!
Your purchase will help fund need-based grants to graduates of Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools who are going on to college or vocational school. In the last ten years, the Scholarship Fund has given a total of approximately $100,000 - $120,000 each year to an average of 120 students! Last year, 58 students who received scholarship dollars had been students of Welsh Valley Middle School!
Cards cost $15 apiece (or 3 for $40) and can be purchased in the following ways:
Checks should be payable to LMTSF.
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ISC HOT TOPIC: Getting Beyond Survival Mode - How to Parent in the Teen Years - Tues., 12/10, 9:30 am @ Academy Building
The teen/preteen years are a time of rapid change for kids, and it can be hard for parents to keep pace with the everchanging landscape of their child's life. Join the Interschool Council on Tuesday, 12/10 at 9:30 AM at The Academy Building (adjacent to BCMS), for an interactive discussion on how to best support your teen. LMSD psychologists Craig Cosden (BCMS) and Andrea Fina (Harriton) will cover a broad array of topics including:
- Adolescent development - understanding the "normal" of mood swings, evolving cognitive skills and desire for independence.
- Setting priorities and boundaries - deciding when to step in and when to back off and let them learn from their own experiences.
- Building self esteem - learn strategies that support good self-esteem and how to effectively encourage students to do their best.
All parents and guardians in the LMSD are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Wellness Council Meeting - Wed., 12/11, 4-6 pm @ LGI
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Parents Night Out - Sat. 12/14
Are you looking for a few hours of "adult time"? Just drop your children off at Lower Merion High School on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 pm. Please refer to the flyer for the cost and what is included in the fun filled night.
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Harriton Girl's Basketball Clinic - Sun., 12/22, 9:00 am -12:00 pm
This clinic is run by Harriton High School Girls Basketball Team. Not only will you get high quality instruction, you will get the chance to use one of the top facilities in the area. The best part is it's a perfect time to drop your kids off and get the last part of your holiday shopping done! Come up your game on Sunday, 12/22 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Click here to see the flyer and registration form. For more information please contact Monica Tabasso at mmtabasso@hotmail.com. Don't miss out!!!!
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RAMS Baseball "Coach the Coach" and Player Clinic - December 28 for grades 1st - 8th
For Grades 1st-8th - this clinic is for players and their parents. It will be held at Harriton High School. The Rams Baseball "Coach the Coach" and Coach the Player clinic is a great way for both the parent and player to learn together. If you want to learn more about the sport of baseball and have quality time learning and playing baseball with your child this clinic is a must. View flyer here.
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Cynwyd Elementary is turning 100 in 2014!
We cordially invite all alumni 18 and older to our Alumni & Community Reception on Tuesday, February 11 from 7:30-9:30pm. Take a tour of the school, view the premier of our commemorative video, and connect with neighbors and alumni. We hope you can celebrate this momentous occasion with us! Heavy hors d'oeuvres, "mocktails," and birthday cake will be served! Buy tickets online to get advance pricing. Click here to buy tickets online.
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59 LMSD students to play their part in Wolf PAC's fall productions. There are several students from each of the 10 LMSD schools performing. Read more
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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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Special Education: Know Your Child's Rights
Concerned Black Parents' Special Education Buddies program is hosting a seminar series with Sonja Kerr of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia (PILCOP). Attend "live" seminars with PILCOP or join Concerned Black Parents for webinars at the Ludington Library. Topics include: psychological testing, children with autism, transition services and children with emotional needs. For more information, see flyer here.
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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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DISTRICT INFORMATION:
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