DRAGONBITES
Welsh Valley Middle School
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Weekly Newsletter
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Thursday, February 27
- Schuylkill Valley Area Band Rehearsal at Radnor MS 10:15 am-3 pm
Friday, February 28
- Schuylkill Valley Area Band Concert at Radnor MS 8 pm
Saturday, March 1
- Schuylkill Valley Area Band Concert (Snow Date) at Radnor MS 8 pm
Tuesday, March 4
- CSE Meeting @ BCMS 7:30 pm (more details below)
Wednesday, March 5
- 5th to 6th Grade Parent Transition Meeting 9 am
Saturday, March 8
Monday, March 10
- Spring Sports Begin - CIPPE Forms Due
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Welsh Valley 2013-14 Yearbook, Order by Fri., Feb. 28 to Receive Discount Price
Due to the ridiculous weather this winter, we have extended the early order discount period for yearbooks until Friday, February 28th. You now can order the Welsh Valley Yearbook at the discount price of $28.00 until February 28, 2014. After that, you will have to wait until June to purchase the book for the full price of $35.00. Order envelopes are available at school or you can order on line.  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 4.) Enter student information 5.) Enter Credit card information
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Staff Appreciation Dinner - Thank you!
Thank you to all parents who volunteered time and donated food for the Staff Appreciation Dinner. Also, a special thanks to Lee's Hoagies and McShea's for their food donations.
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Summer School Resgistration
Summer School registration for advanced credit courses begins Monday, March 3, 2014 and runs through Friday, March 28, 2014. The brochure is available online and in the student services offices of the four secondary schools. Payment may be made online or by check. However, the registration must be submitted in person along with proof of payment or checks to any of the four secondary schools during regular school business hours. If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact Lauren S. Marcuson, the Summer School Principal, at 610-658-3955.
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Career Fair for 8th Grade Students:
Welsh Valley Counselors are holding our annual Career Fair for 8th Grade students on Wednesday, May 21st from 8:15 am to 9:45 am. We are looking for presenters for that day. If you are interested please call or email Ms. Pitts 610-658-3925 pitts@lmsd.org. Read more.
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Arts Club
Arts Club is an after school club that is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student who has an interest in art. Ability level does not matter! The Arts Club meets every Tuesday after school in E-204, from 3:15 to 4:15. Students must sign up to attend outside of room E-204 or A-104 before 1:30 pm on the day of club. Sponsors - Ms. Cassidy, Ms. Rendler & Mr. Vaughan
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 Welsh Valley Middle School Presents:
Once on this Island Jr.
@Welsh Valley Middle School Auditorium
Thursday, March 13, 2014 7:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2014 7:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2014 2:00PM Ticket Price: $5/person Advance ticket sales are currently on sale now. Students may purchase tickets during 1st period homeroom with Mrs. Porter in room E104 or Ms. Branscome in the link. These tickets are "hot pink" and will allow you to receive priority seating. You may pay by cash or by a check/money order made out to "Welsh Valley Middle School". Please do not send money to the Office. Tickets will also be sold at the door. |
HSA Needs Volunteers
We have various school events that need volunteers. Please go to www.SignUpGenius.Com to signup to help.
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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 February 17th: 8th Grade Meg Wilcox commended by Mr. Gari Cory Scott commended by Mr. Wyatt 7th Grade Justin Nachman commended by the 7 B Team Sarah Liez commended by Madome Flexner Grace Heifetz commended by the 7 B Team Gladia Boldtcommended by Madome Flexner Evan Brodo commended by Mr. Gammarino 6th Grade Olivia Conrad commended by Mr. Gari Markus Bradley Lowry commended by Sra Rudner Aedan McKenna commended by Mr. Gammarino
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8th Grade Parent Transition Presentation
Please find the 8th Grade Parent Transition Presentation from January 9, 2014 here.
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Special Education Transition Presentation
To view a copy of the Special Education Transition presentation to parents and guardians of 8th grade students, click here.
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Welsh Valley Athletics - Go Dragons
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Important Athletic Dates for Spring Sports
March 3rd - Spring Sport Athletic Fair during 10th period - All interested 7th & 8th grade students should plan on attending the spring sports meeting during 10th period. March 10th - All sports tryouts and practices begin at 3:15. **All PIAA forms must be turned in to Kim Petty in Main Office before students are allowed to try out or practice! Visit the WV athletics webpage for more information on schedules and forms.
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Lower Merion School District's Committee for Special Education presents #Gifted in PA
Tues., 3/4 @ Bala Cynwyd Middle School Library @ 7:30 pm
What does the data say?Come learn how to maximize your gifted learner's needs both in and out of school! Presented by Melissa Bilash. Read more here. For additional information, please contact Karin Fox atKLRenard@aol.com
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LMSD Strategic Plan: Opportunity to Participate in ISC Focus Group
On Tuesday, March 11th from 9:30AM to 11 AM at the Academy Building (adjacent to BCMS), the ISC is inviting all parents and guardians to be part of the district's long range planning process and to help define LMSD's future. Dr. Wagner Marseille, Assistant Superintendent, will be presenting various issues and objectives of the district and soliciting feedback from all who attend. Topics to be discussed will include:
- What will the high schools look like in 10 years?
- What new technology is coming to the classroom?
- What is fundamental to our district's culture and what should we change?
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ISC presents: Sleep and the Teenage Brain - Mon., 3/31, 7-9 pm @ LMHS
The Interschool Council and Lower Merion School District invite you to attend "Sleep and the Teenage Brain" on Monday, 3/31 from 7 - 9 pm at Lower Merion High School. - Why do teenagers have such trouble getting up in the morning? - How can we use our knowledge of teenagers' unique sleep patterns to help our teens be healthier? - How much sleep do teenagers need? How much do they actually get? - How is sleep related to physical/mental health as well as academic success? - Is starting high school later the way to go? What are other communities doing in this regard? Sleep expert Dr. Judith Owens will address these and other important questions during the program. Judith Owens, MD, MPH, is an internationally recognized authority on children and sleep. She is the Director of Sleep Medicine at Children's National Medical Center and Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Owens is co-author of "Take Charge of Your Child's Sleep: The All-in-One Resource for Solving Sleep Problems in Kids and Teens." Small group discussions led by LMSD administrators will follow the presentation. All parents/guardians are invited to attend. View the flyer for this event.
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Revisions to 2013-14 Academic Calendar
The District has revised the 2013-14 academic calendar due to multiple, weather-related school cancellations this winter. For details, see Superintendent Christopher McGinley's 2/7 letter to families. Watch for further updates as the year progresses.
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ISC Executive Committee Openings for 2014
There are four open positions on the ISC Executive Committee for the upcoming year. Nominations are being accepted through 2/28/14. For more information about the mission of the ISC, its role and activities, and the open positions, please go to ISC pages of the LMSD website found under "Community -- Parent Organizations" tab.
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Show off your stuff! If you are a LM resident or LM library card holder enter your art work, photography and crafts at the Gladwyne Library. This is open to Adults and children and youths. Call 610-527-1819 for more informaton or email annesfoote@yahoo.com. Click here to view flyer.
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The Starfish Project for Children in Grades K-12
Have a look at a great, new non-profit that is run by a Lower Merion Community parent for students K-12 living in Lower Merion/Narberth! Check it out and enter your child to be recognized by the Starfish Project for Children. For more information please go to www.thestarfishprojectforchildren.org.
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Celebrating International Women's Day with
TERERAI TRENT
Thursday, March 6,
7 p.m. * West-Wike Theatre
As part of our International Women's Day Celebration, Agnes Irwin's Center for the Advancement of Girls invites you to join us for an inspirational talk on the pursuit of education.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RSVP to info@advancinggirls.org by March 3
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Rams Baseball Summer Camp
Sign up today to improve your fielding, throwing, situational hitting, pitching, base running and more! Signups are limited! 16 & under camp - June 23-27, 2014, 8am until noon 12 & under camp - July 21-25, 2014, 8 am until noon Cost: $175 per week For sign-ups and questions contact us at: Matt Rowley 610-858-3954 Scott Kurzinsky 484-889-6265 rams4040baseball@gmail.comCamps are located at Harriton High School 600 North Ithan Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010 Checks payable to: "RAMS BASEBALL"
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Narberth Athletic Association Baseball On-line Registration Now Open - ages 5-19 yrs
The NAA Cal Ripken Baseball League has the following divisions: Tee Ball (5 & 6 yrs. old), Rookies (7 & 8 yrs. old), Minors (9 & 10 yrs. old), Majors (11 & 12 yrs. old). Click here to view flyer. The American Legion Baseball League has the following divisions: Prep Legion (13 yr. old), Sandlot (14 yr. old), Jr. Legion (15 yr. old) & Sr. Legion (16 to 19 yrs. old). Tryouts for each will be held in March/April. Please visit www.NarberthAA.com for more information and registration forms.
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Wolf Performing Arts Center Presents Camp Summer Stock for Grades 9-12
June 30-July 25, 2014 1 to 4 PM at Harriton High School
The new Wolf High program for rising 9th-12th graders offers 4 weeks of focused actor training led by one of Wolf PAC's expert teaching artists. Performers will spend their afternoons in workshops and rehearsals in Harriton High School's Black Box Theatre.
Click here to view flyer.
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Lower Merion Little League Spring registration now open for Baseball & Softball. For Ages 5-16 years old. Visit www.lmll.org to register and for more information. Limited spots available. All players must be residents of LM Township, the Borough of Narberth or attend school in the Township. Season runs from early April to mid-June. Link to flyer
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Ashbee Lacrosse - Boys 1st-8th grades - Register now for 2014
The Ashbee Lacrosse Club is for boys in 1st-8th grades residing in Lower Merion Township. For more information go to www.ashbeelax.org
Link to fllyer
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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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