The Parkview Post

Throughout the month of November, we will collect notes of gratitude from our school families to share with our staff. Please complete this form with your expressions of thanks and we will print out the note to tape their door as a surprise!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctKGCad7mbn1giMFJFzpiMKCsWLBOO1A8fcBx4AlrcthFI6g/viewform

Please be sure students are charging their Chromebooks nightly and bringing the Chromebook to school each day! If you would like to make your student a day user so their Chromebook is charged each day for them, please reach out to jmoman@gccschools.com

Attendance Reminders - we must have a phone call (812-288-4844), an email (mjones@gccschools.com), a document from an appointment, or a doctor’s note to excuse a student’s absence. If we do not receive any of these, your student’s absence will be counted as unexcused. Please notify us if your student will not be at school.

Chess Club is returning to Parkview! Chess Club at Parkview is sponsored by Dr. Page. Chess Club meets in Literacy Library (upstairs) from 3-4pm. Parents should pick up students at Door #1 (front of the building) at 4pm. Upcoming dates are:

• November 15
• November 22
• December 6
• December 13

Please be sure to reach out to Dr. Page by email at mpage@gccschools.com with any questions.

Our Chess Club gets a snack when they stay after school to participate. If you are interested in supporting this, please checkout their Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5PDTI8ZK4FLP?ref_=wl_share

Did you know that YouthLink has programming in the middle schools as well? Students meet in room 9A from 2:45-5:30 Monday-Thursday. When they get there, they are given a snack and time to catch up on their missing work. They then have an hour of enrichment where community members come in and provide activities to students. Some include Yoga, Science Guy, Healthy cooking. Students are provided a meal from 5:00 to 5:30 and picked up at 5:30. There are still spots available. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Spiehs at 812-288-4844 ext. 21121 or email her at tspiehs@gccschools.com.

• Doors open at 7:45am
• Tardy bell rings at 8:00am (students must be in class to be marked present)
• Breakfast served from 7:45-8:00am
• Dismissal begins at 2:45pm

Just a reminder that the front of Parkview Middle School (Brigman Avenue) should not be used to park or drop off students from 7:30-8:00am and 2:30-3:00pm, unless the student is in one of our specialized programs (Vogel, Leanhart, Leonard, and Bannis).

Greater Clark is proud to partner with BAYA. Beautiful As You Are (B.A.Y.A) is a powerful movement that aims to empower individuals to recognize and embrace their unique beauty and self-worth. This initiative, founded by Tish, the proud author of self-esteem building curriculum and activity books, promotes the idea that everyone is beautiful just as they are. Click here to learn more about BAYA.

The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12th at 5:30pm in the library. Please enter through Door #1 (the office). We'll discuss ways to support upcoming Parkview events.

Popcorn Friday Popcorn Popper - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E44AEA92FA4FA7-50696683-popcorn

8th Grade Dance Committee - If any 8th grade parents would like to be part of the 8th grade dance committee, please reach out to parkviewgccspto@gmail.com to join the group!

Dear Parents,

I am thrilled to see so many kids interested in playing golf, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share some background information and details with those who have signed up.

My name is Heather Hoffman, and I’m a parent of a young golfer who will be attending River Valley in the future. I wanted to create a golf program for our community and to get this initiative off the ground, I collaborated with Lance Stock, River Valley’s Athletic Director. Another parent, Amanda Crofford, was instrumental in helping develop this program by connecting with the Parkview Principal and Jeromy Toler, Parkview’s Athletic Director. Her daughter, who attends Parkview, is also a golfer. Together, we were able to gain the support of both the middle school and high school girls’ golf coaches. Unlike New Albany, Floyd, and Silver Creek, Jeffersonville does not have a golf feeder program, so we took the step of forming a golf club to make this a reality. This is how we have reached this point.

How will the program work?

Please note that each participant is required to have their own set of clubs, as the school will not be providing them.

For beginners, I highly recommend enrolling in the First Tee of Louisville Winter Sessions. This program offers excellent instruction on the fundamentals of golf, including proper techniques for driving, chipping, and putting. I have attached an email with further details, and you can register for the First Tee program through their website: First Tee Registration. They are a wonderful group of individuals who love golf.

Additionally, I encourage parents to consider signing up for the PGA Junior League in the spring, which provides great opportunities for young players to gain more hands-on experience. Both the First Tee of Louisville and the Zach Johnson Foundation offer developmental tours designed to nurture and develop young golfers, making them a great fit for those looking to improve their skills. As the golfers mature in their skill, Indiana Golf and Kentucky both have tournaments for the kids to play in.

When does the Golf Club begin?

Our program will officially kick off around April 1st. We will hold an introductory meeting, and the specific time and location will be shared closer to the date. Practices will be scheduled for Tuesdays at 6 pm. We are fortunate to have Braxton Troutman, a former Jeff High golfer and current JCPS 4th-grade teacher, volunteering as the coach. Some kids may already know him from the PGA Junior League at Elk Run. Additionally, some parents and high school golfers will be assisting during practices, as their children will be participating.

Where will practices and matches take place?

We are grateful to Elk Run Golf Club for allowing the kids to practice and compete on their course, which also serves as Jeff High’s course. Parents will be responsible for transporting their children to and from the golf course for both practices and matches.

What is the dress code?

Thanks to the generosity of the Zach Johnson Foundation, polos will be provided for all club members. Players will need to supply their own shorts, pants, or skorts suitable for playing golf.

In February, we will send out additional details regarding the introductory meeting and other important information about the program. We are very excited to launch this new initiative, and we look forward to seeing your children out on the course! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your support. Please reach out if you have any questions or thoughts.

Warm regards,
Heather Hoffman

Breakfast $1.25 - Reduced $.30

• Elementary Lunch $3.00 - Reduced $.40
• Secondary Lunch $3.25 - Reduced $.40

We encourage all parents to fill out a free/reduced meal application to see if their child is eligible to participate in this program.

Parkview families need to complete the following form for eligibility and support on lunch, Chromebook, and textbook fees for this year:

https://www.nlappscloud.com/

This form helps families and secures Title funds for Parkview Middle School.

The 21st Century Scholars program is a wonderful opportunity for eligible students to get four years of free college tuition. All 8th grade students that are enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program are automatically enrolled in the 21st Century program as well. However, I know we have students that are eligible for free/reduced lunch that don’t complete the application process, so I want to make sure everyone is aware of this opportunity. Please go to the link below to see the income eligibility guidelines and the enrollment process. If you feel your student may be eligible, click on ‘Create an Account’ in the green box. Once you have created an account, apply for the program. If you need any help at all, please reach out and I will be happy to assist. Thank you.

https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/

Dr. Michele Page

Counselor

Parkview Middle School

Go to GCCS | Resources For Parents | Greater Clark County Schools, click on transportation

Once on the Transportation page, read the fast facts, and then click on Transportation Request Form to request transportation.

Click on Steps to receive transportation for further information. This will have information on signing up for the bus locating application that you can download, and how to verify if transportation has been set up.

Email: hgianfagna@gccschools.com
Website: pvms.gccschools.com
Location: 1600 Brigman Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Phone: 812-288-4844
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