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HVMS E-Newsletter
HVMS Update - 1/22/2024
Hello, HVMS Family!
Thank you,
Hidden Valley Middle School
Helping Students Find Their Wings Since 1972
Our mission at Hidden Valley Middle School is to cultivate knowledge, to promote civic responsibility, to provide opportunities for the exploration of interests and abilities, to foster positive attitudes, and to develop essential skills necessary for all students to become productive citizens capable of thriving in the dynamic world of the twenty-first century.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
Students at Hidden Valley Middle School have curated pieces of academic work throughout the year from their academic classes under the supervision of classroom and advisory teachers. On February 12th, sixth and seventh grade students will take part in our second year of Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) with their parents or guardians. Student-Led Conferences provide a unique opportunity for students to lead their own conference by highlighting their academic work and progression of Opportunity Ready skills that they take pride in from this school year. This year, our sixth and seventh grade students were asked to focus on three Opportunity Ready skills—collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.
Student-Led Conferences will be held in classrooms with our 6th and 7th grade teachers. Students will have 15 minutes to lead their parent or guardian through their portfolio and explain how the selected artifacts demonstrate their Opportunity Ready skills. Parents/guardians will be provided with a copy of a rubric that outlines success criteria to facilitate meaningful discussion and feedback around the artifacts presented by your student. Following the conclusion of the SLC, we ask that parents and guardians proceed to the library where they will be invited to participate in a brief survey reflecting on the experience.
Our portfolio curation was completed in a digital format. Students will need to bring their laptop and charger with them to their SLC. Recognition and celebration opportunities will be provided to students who complete their portfolios and participate in Student-Led Conferences. We are proud of our students for their dedication and work toward this exciting learning opportunity. We invite you to join us on February 12th, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with your student as they highlight their academic growth and learning experiences at Hidden Valley Middle School.
For any questions, please contact Heather Riganti at hriganti@rcps.us.
Please reserve a time slot with one of your student’s current teachers for their SLC using the links below:
HVMS 6th Grade SLC Sign-Up Sheet
HVMS SLC Success Criteria
8th Grade Conference Sign-Up
Any 8th grade parent/guardian who would like to sign up for a parent/teacher conference should use the link below:
HVMS 8th Grade Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up Sheet
If any 8th grade parents/guardians would like to sign up for a group conference, please contact Tara McBride at tmcbride@rcps.us by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2. She will need your name, your child’s name, your child’s teachers, and your preferred conference time. Please give three available times. Conferences start at 8:30 a.m. with the last group conference being at 3:00 p.m.. Lunch will be from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spelling Bee
HVMS will be holding our school spelling bee on Tuesday, January 30. If you would like to sign your student up, please either complete this form or have your student speak with his or her English teacher by Wednesday, January 24. The district spelling bee will be on Wednesday, February 14 for those students who advance.
Yearbook Information
Please use the following link to order 2023-2024 yearbooks through Josten's website:
School Store
Want to purchase some school spirit wear? Please visit the link below to shop at our school store. A portion of all proceeds comes back to the school!
CELEBRATIONS
All-District Band
Congratulations to the following students who auditioned for All-District Band and will be representing Hidden Valley Middle School in February!
- Lilly Smith, Elena Martin, and Sara Settle on Flute (Concert Band)
- Julie Sherrill and Lucas Murariu on Clarinet (Symphonic Band)
- Katherine Karolyi on Alto Saxophone (2nd Chair Symphonic Band)
- Emiliano Lopez Martinez on Tenor Saxophone (1st Chair Concert Band)
- Amelia Karolyi on Trumpet (1st Chair Symphonic Band)
- Kevin Morsink on Trumpet (Concert Band)
- Allison Couch and Jack Albin (Symphonic Band)
- Matthew Racz (Concert Band)
- Jack Swank (Concert Band)
SOAR Cards
Students can receive SOAR cards at HVMS by going above and beyond our school-wide expectations of being safe, organized, accountable, and respectful. Our entire matrix of school-wide expectations is posted to the right. We will be distributing SOAR cards to students and parents/guardians by email, and recipients will be entered into monthly drawings for prizes. The following students have received SOAR cards since our last newsletter:
6th
Willa Furcron
8th
Tyrone Molina
Maleke Stewart
A Honor Roll - 2nd Quarter 2023-2024
Congratulations to the following students who received all A's for the 2nd 9 Weeks!
6th Grade
Andrew I. Abudan
Peyton D. Adams
John L. Anderson
Elijah R. Arthur
Romello N. Avis
Kerem Aydogan
Zain H. Aziz
Trent W. Bassett
Peyton G. Boyd
Chandler R. Burke
Brantley Canada
Madison A. Cojocariu-Graczyk
Abigail L. Craft
Laura G. Croft
Lennox P. Cutright
Isabella Louise S. Dela Cruz
Jenna R. Dillon
Tyson W. Dorlini
Lillee A. Douglas
Adalyn B. Eborall
Victoria L. Foos
Asher A. Foutz
Mia L. French
Willa R. Furcron
Alexander S. Gilbert
Lilly N. Hayes
Gavin A. Henk
Morgan A. Houchins
Taylor L. Hyers
Janine K. Irizarry
Tvisha B. Jha
Conan L. Jones
Emma M. Jones
Charlotte S. Kadela
Isabelle M. Kadela
Savreen Kaur
Lyric A. Kelly
Hadley M. Krause
Madelyn Lecas
Taym M. Madhoun
Liane Maloney
Emerson L. Mast
Berkeley A. McFarland
Anna R. Moores
Elianna K. Morris
Thomas M. Nguyen
Hara Oh
Frederick J. Owens
Avery G. Patterson
Josephine O. Pears
Avery J. Plott
Ella L. Poff
Lila B. Powel
Mera M. Powel
Charlotte P. Price
Eva M. Puckett
Lyla B. Remines
Owen B. Richardson
Leighton K. Rorer
Amelie S. Rosado Lopez
Harper N. Rowan
Lily K. Rubiano
Trista E. Rucker
Susannah R. Schroeck
Savannah E. Scott
Ariel E. Smith
Madison J. Smith
Bailey S. Spencer
Sylas D. Tronstad
Temperance L. Tyree
Liam C. Walker
Rilynn E. Weatherford
Garrett J. Whitt
Isabella D. Xia
7th Grade
Megan L. Austin
Maryam H. Aziz
Claire E. Bishop
Tanner J. Bishop
Audrey G. Budnick
Anabelle M. Canfield
Andreana S. Charitable
Xavier I. Charles
Addison B. Chase
Samuel Claros Hortua
Ethan R. Coates
Colton S. Corazza
Owen R. Cummings
Chloe G. Dowdy
Erin O. Downes
Sicily D. Fender
Sofia R. Fusco
Claire M. Gardner
Madelyn E. Gillespie
Lilah B. Harding
Liliana E. Hasis
Lincoln R. Havens
Ryan N. Havens
Jake B. Hayes
Charlotte M. Hedges
Henry J. Hopkins
Shannon M. Howell
Chloie J. Hutchinson
Carly G. Johnston
Makenzie P. Jones
William C. Jones
Amelia E. Karolyi
Katherine S. Karolyi
Mae L. Kochenderfer
Genesis S. Lemus Martinez
Max B. Lilly
Eliza J. Lubeck
Logan E. Luoma
Elena S. Martin
Jay C. Moreno
Kevin W. Morsink
Katelyn N. Nieminen
Seth C. Norris
Madeline A. Orange
Thomas Y. Pan
Isha A. Patel
Rudra N. Patil
Emery P. Scutellaro
Abigail L. Sedgwick
Sohini Singh
Lilly E. Smith
Katherine E. Sollinger
Caleb J. Sullivan
Jackson C. Swank
Eleri N. Tarran
Hope A. Thomas
Natalie F. Thorell
Selah G. Tronstad
Atticus R. Tyree
Eleanor D. Underwood
Mason R. Vaughan
Avery R. Weaver
Knox P. Yost
8th Grade
Vesa Bajrami
Erin L. Baxley
Mary G. Bayer
Yehor Belko
Zara C. Bhowansingh
Allison J. Blake
Abigail L. Boothe
Aleksandar T. Bratic
Emma R. Carter
Matvey M. Deryabin
Adriana M. Donodeo
Andrew W. Draper
Tre J. Dunleavy
Lara M. Elsayed
Landon D. Fender
Kaitlyn J. Henk
Charlotte A. Hieber
Emma R. Holmes
Ella J. Houchins
Madelyn I. Hurd
Chance G. Ison
Addison O. Johnson
Misri K. Karia
Uzma Khan
Madison C. Knowles
Nikita S. Larin
Kendall A. Link
Emiliano Lopez Martinez
Emery M. Luoma
Sawyer A. Mast
Slade T. McClure
Maddison S. McGarry
Mary T. Mercure
John A. Mill
Lucas S. Murariu
Jaidyn A. Musolff
Nolan T. Nguyen
Claire E. Nieminen
Dylan Y. Ortiz
Mason J. Palmer
Geet N. Patel
Isabella G. Peterson
Leila V. Pineda
Omega O. Princely
Matthew J. Racz
Sara L. Settle
Isley F. Shepard
Julie M. Sherrill
Hannah E. Stamps
Noah K. Stewart
Garrett F. Waters
Megan E. White
Ashton G. Woodson
A/B Honor Roll - 2nd Quarter 2023-2024
Congratulations to the following students who received all A's and B's for the 2nd 9 Weeks!
6th Grade
Emma K. Ashworth
Bentley C. Austin
Ethan T. Baird
Mal Bajrami
Timothy J. Bayer
Aryana V. Bhagat
Cynthia D. Bonilla
Mason T. Byers
Graham D. Camp
Harrison M. Church
Tyler R. DeHart
Elizabeth M. Devereaux
Ashley N. Diaz
Kenneth Diaz
Ameera Y. Disu
Emmett L. Divers
Ajla Divovic
Hannah N. Donald
Christy M. Farag
Virginia R. Foos
Caleb R. Francisco
Tyler L. Frewin
Emmett C. Gerner
Elizabeth C. Graham
Adahy R. Graley
Logan S. Haley
Jaden E. House
Annaleigh G. James
Olivia A. Jenkins
Kynlee R. Jones
Charles G. Kepley
Abigail R. Kinzie
Frederick R. LeClaire
Carter R. Massie
Sawyer J. McClure
Avery L. McFarland
Ellie A. O'Brien
Margaret C. Owen
Eileen S. Patton
Samuel A. Peevey
Leah E. Perzan
Charlize L. Riddle
Abigail M. Rominger
Ella C. Ross
Jetsemani Sanchez Miramontes
Malcolm A. Simmons
Donald G. Smith
Kinleigh P. Sparks
Charles D. Speck
Gabriella M. Spencer
Avery L. Stokes
Lucas J. Strom
Liza G. Szechenyi
Peyton R. Tarr
Marlee J. Vaughan
Jordynn I. Vest
Dainelis M. Vigo Colon
Ayden L. Wade
Lily R. Walker
Abigail R. Webb
Andrew N. White
Jayce T. White
Peyton E. Windel
Ariana J. Woyonski
7th Grade
Noor A. Al-Jizani
Remington P. Arthur
Mason B. Baba
Jacob T. Barton
Gabriella G. Belgarde
Anasofia Betancourt Cuellar
Alex L. Bitton
Alesha A. Bratton
Isaiah N. Bush
Jordan K. Carr
Liam P. Copus
Owen W. Crawley
Cesar A. Cubas
Siri Varshini Devupalli
Luke M. Driscoll
Makenzie G. Epperly
Atticus H. Fraim
Dillon M. Godfrey
Damian Godinez Chavez
Braxton A. Hall
Ava V. Hammond
Grayson D. Harrington
Erika L. Hashimura
Mohammad R. Hassanzada
Tate A. Hostetler
Kaybree S. Howell
Sophey F. Howell
Caroline W. Jarrard
Dante P. Keck
Vance A. Lavinder
Matilda G. LeClaire
Amir J. Liftawi
Nathan G. Lovell
Tamara M. Madhoun
Sawyer R. Marks
Falon G. McCarty
Easton H. McLain
Joey L. Merlino
Seth G. Miller
Brandon R. Mistele
Eva C. Munoz
Collin M. Murray
Eli S. Orange
Isabella M. Osorio
Bryce A. Phelps
Tanner J. Polakowski
Matthew R. Privitera
Amelia C. Raring
Kensingtyn A. Raymond
Janicia J. Reilly
Mikayla G. Ryan
Nikko R. Sanchez
Valeria Saucedo-Sifuentes
Barry J. Slade
Josue M. Smales
Jackson A. Smith
Olivia R. Smith
Sarah E. Smith
Imani N. Spangler
Josephine F. Spring
Brynn A. Testerman
Graham E. Tokarsky
Diego Torres Reyes
Doriana N. Waldoch
Marshall E. Webb
Kenly E. Wray
8th Grade
Jillian K. Adkins
Hasti Aghdasi
Jack M. Albin
Nathan J. Baker
Anaya Bharucha
Tyler J. Brislin
Evan A. Brown
Cullen A. Burke
Kemper M. Christiansen
Annabelle P. Combs
Peiton D. Donahue
Aven N. Ebuen
Chase J. Frewin
Nathalia I. Garcia-Peguero
Madison B. Gee
Bailey A. Hall
James P. Hill
Benjamin R. Hirsch
Dylan Z. Holloway
Dmitry J. Hoppe
Mia L. Jolley
Jade M. Karpen
Joshika Karthik
Leisel A. Katerba
John D. Kinzie
Cameron R. Landis
Cabyll A. Lindstrom
Holli C. Livaudais
Briana S. Macias
Isabella G. Marrero
Emma M. McCarty
Mila M. McDonough
Aspen B. McFarland
Ella R. McMahon
Gibson A. Mitchell
Jaiden A. Moreno
Molly E. Morgan
Bailey R. Overstreet
Gabrielle T. Panton
Cadence E. Passeretti
Sarah J. Polakowski
Zoee K. Pruitt
Treydon D. Quallis
William H. Reynolds
Leah N. Rice
Mickela N. Stewart
Camden J. Tarr
Payton R. Tingler
Jayden J. Torres Reyes
Sophie V. Tribble
Nathaniel D. Viar
Katherine N. Walsh
Annabella G. Wheeler
Lyza T. White
INSTRUCTION
Interest Block - Rotation 4
Rotation 4 of interest block classes will begin on Friday, February 2. Please make sure your student knows which class he or she will be changing to if your student takes interest block. You can find the schedule for this rotation by going to StudentVUE/ParentVUE, clicking on "Class Schedule," and then clicking on "Term 4." As a note, this can also impact the day your student has P.E. class, so please pay close attention to the new schedule!
Burton Center for Arts and Technology
Is your child interested in applying to the programs at the Burton Center for Arts & Technology for next year? For more information about their programs, visit the BCAT website at https://www.rcps.us/BCAT.
The application deadline was January 15, 2024. Students applying after that date will be placed on a waiting list and considered if there is space in a program. You can access the application online: https://bit.ly/BCATAPP
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Is your child interested in applying to the Roanoke Valley Governor's School? Please click on the link to find out more information: https://www.rvgs.k12.va.us/Page/185
Remaining dates for the required application meetings for 2024-2025 admissions are as follows:
- Tuesday, January 23rd, 6:30 p.m. – Roanoke Valley Governor’s School
Alternative Opportunities: A recorded version of the Informational Meeting Presentation and the presentation file will be available below for families who cannot attend one of the scheduled meetings. If you are watching this recording in place of attending an in-person meeting, ensure you complete the registration form to receive an application (QR code and link provided toward the end of the recording). If you submit the registration form after Jan 23, please email ksebolt@rvgs.k12.va.us to ensure you receive the application in a timely manner.
Just-in-Time Tutoring
Just-in-time tutoring provides students in grades 6-12 with an immediate online live tutor 24 hours per day/7 days per week. If a student is struggling with independent work, they can get immediate help to get them “unstuck,” even if they are at home late at night.
In addition to covering multiple subjects, just-in-time tutoring provides online help via chat and voice. Tutor.com also provides paper proofreading (12-hour turnaround time) and industry-leading Princeton Review ACT/SAT prep courses and materials. This levels the field for students who don’t have the same amount of parent support or financial resources at home.
Attendance Matters!
Please watch this brief video message about the importance of student attendance and how to avoid chronic absenteeism. Remember: Show Up 4 Success!
HVMS PTSO
Join Today!
Our PTSO is instrumental in providing support to our entire school community, and the success of the program depends on you! Dues are $5 per individual who is joining. 100% of our membership fees go directly to supporting our school.
Parents, students, teachers, and more are ALL welcome to join HVMS PTSO! Together we can make a difference: Join here!
Please click below to learn more about our HVMS PTSO:
TECHNOLOGY CORNER
Technology Issues
SCHOOL SAFETY
RCPS Ticketed Event Procedures
The following changes will be implemented beginning on January 2, 2024 to help provide a safe environment during all ticketed events at all RCPS secondary schools:
- Only clear bags allowed (exceptions will be made for small clutches 4.5”x6.5”, medical supplies, and diaper bags, which may be searched).
- No outside food or drinks allowed.
- All elementary and middle school age students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- No re-entry for ticketed events (exception for events with all-day passes).
- These restrictions exclude players, participants, officials, and authorized individuals.
Event staff, with the support of school administrators, will enforce these procedures. Those violating these procedures may be denied entry or may be asked to leave school property.
SpeakUp
We encourage students to speak up to report bullying and other concerns. SpeakUp is a program where students can send a confidential email, text or phone call to share concerns about a classmate or school safety. Students can send an email to speakup@student.rcps.us, or they can call or text 540-595-0706. All reports are anonymous and will be quickly acted upon. Once a report is sent, school administrators are notified and resources can be deployed depending on the nature of the report.
ATHLETICS
General Information
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are allowed to compete on the middle school athletic teams. All participating students must have a current VHSL sports physical dated on or after May 1, 2023. No student will be permitted to participate in tryouts or practice without a completed VHSL physical form on file. Additionally, all students must have health insurance if they want to participate.
Admission to athletic events is $5 for adults and $2 for school-age students. These funds are used to help offset the cost for officials, transportation to away games, and team equipment.
HVMS Track Interest Meeting
There will be an informational meeting after school Wednesday, January 24th from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. At this meeting, we will encourage parents to sign up for track notifications through the Remind app as well as give a preferred email address for track-related communications. Coaches will discuss expectations for the upcoming season, information about requirements and tryouts, and address any parent questions/concerns. There will be changes to this upcoming season, so even parents and students who participated last year are encouraged to attend. We will also be looking for parents, older siblings, relatives, etc. who would be willing to coach or help with our home track meets. If you have any questions and are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Coach Scalera (jscalera@rcps.us) or Coach Sullivan (annahsullivan@gmail.com).
HVMS is hiring track coaches for the upcoming season. If you are interested in coaching, please contact the HVMS athletic director at hriganti@rcps.us.
HVMS Spring Sports Open Gyms/Open Fields
Please view the open gym/open field dates for softball, baseball, girls' and boys' soccer.
All athletes must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 on file with the HVMS athletic director to participate in open gyms/open fields, practices, and tryouts. For questions, please contact the HVMS athletic director at hriganti@rcps.us.
HVMS Softball
HVMS Baseball
HVMS Girls' Soccer
HVMS Boys' Soccer
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 22-26
Thursday, January 25: Science Fair Night at HVMS (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Looking Ahead
Monday, February 5: 3rd 9 Weeks Midpoint
Tuesday, February 6: Math Growth Assessment (Math 6-8)
Monday, February 12: Schools Closed (Student-Led Conferences & Parent/Teacher Conference Day)
Tuesday, March 5: Schools Closed (Presidential Primary)
Friday, March 8:
- NAEP Testing for selected 8th grade students
- End of 3rd 9 Weeks
Monday, March 11: Teacher Workday (schools closed)
Friday, March 22: Report Cards Sent Home
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29: Schools Closed (Spring Break)
Wednesday, April 17: 3-hour Early Dismissal
Friday, April 19: 4th 9 Weeks Midpoint
Tuesday, May 21: 3-hour Early Dismissal
Wednesday, May 22: 3-hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, May 23: Last Day of School (3-hour early dismissal)
HELPFUL LINKS
ABOUT US
Website: http://www.rcps.us/hvms
Location: 4902 Hidden Valley School Road, Roanoke, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 772-7570
Facebook: facebook.com/HVMSConnect/