Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

We hope everyone has had a nice week of learning and engagement. Please be reminded that students do not have school next Friday, November 1, 2024. Our staff will be actively engaged in learning and planning that day. Following this day off for students, classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

Congrats to the 8th grade B team who went back to back two seasons in a row undefeated and claiming the district champion title once again!

Players of the season were Bralyn W., Owen R., Will M., Chris D., Zaayan P., Vibhuva P., and Noah D..

8th grade A team finished the season 3-4. They played their hearts out and won some hard fought games and finished 3rd place in district play. Players of the season were Luke M., Tanner O., Tallen L., Arushman K., AJ F., Jonas D., Logan H., Noah Q., and Asher R.

7th grade B team finished the season with a 5-1-1 record and 2nd place in district play. Players of the season were Jonah G. Wyatt G., Liam N., Elijah O., Avi T., and Ishan G.

7th grade A team finished the season 0-7 but played very hard the entire season and improved greatly as the season went on. Players of the season were Keivon L., Jace T., Jesus M., Noah F., and Joseph E.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Jaguar Football program, and we look forward to next season!

On Saturday Oct. 12, a team of Cedar Valley students participated in MATHCOUNTS Practice Competition, Mathletes in Action at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio. (https://sites.google.com/view/2024mathletesinaction)

Our team won 2nd place in the team competition, and Priscilla won 2nd place in the overall individual.

Team members: Priscilla C. (6th grade), Leo Y. (7th grade), Yangyang S. (7th grade), and Jennifer Z. (8th grade)

Individuals: Priscilla (2nd place), Jennifer (8th place), Leo (16th place)

We congratulate the students for their achievements! These are exceptional results and hope that our students will continue their effort for the upcoming competition!

The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and conducting regular drills is an essential part of our preparedness efforts. During the drills, students and staff practice the procedures that would be followed in the event of a real emergency.

This week our students and staff practiced an Evacuation Drill. This drill is used to practice safely evacuating the building in the event of a hazard inside the building (ex: fire).

If you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Andrew_Carroll@roundrockisd.org.

Watch to learn more about the four Round Rock ISD bond propositions A, B, C & D. Election Day for Round Rock ISD’s bond proposal is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting is happening NOW through Nov. 1. As a member of the Round Rock ISD community, your vote directly affects more than 47,000 students and 6,500 staff members. Learn more at bond.roundrockisd.org

Vea para obtener más información sobre las propuestas A, B, C y D del Bono 2024 de Round Rock ISD. El día de las elecciones para la propuesta del Bono de Round Rock ISD es el martes, 5 de noviembre. La votación anticipada se está llevando a cabo AHORA hasta el 1 de noviembre. Como miembro de la comunidad de Round Rock ISD, su voto afecta directamente a más de 47,000 estudiantes y 6,500 miembros del personal. Obtenga más información en bond.roundrockisd.org.

Every year, the RRISD Middle Schools engage in an Academic UIL competition in 11 different subjects. Here is a list of the 11 different subjects, along with the coaches and their practice schedules If you are interested in competing, please have your students complete this form (students must be logged into their RRISD accounts to complete it).

Teachers/coaches will host practices to introduce students to the different topics and prepare them for the RRISD meet, which will be hosted at Walsh Middle School on January 20th.

If you have any questions, please contact the coach of a specific subject or the Cedar Valley UIL Coordinator Eric_Gerhardstein@roundrockisd.org

All photos are sent to a separate folder for the teacher's review before being put in organizational folders for yearbook staffers to use on pages.

Día de Los Muertos

Cedar Valley All-School Party

Friday, November 8th, 4-6pm

(sponsored by Spanish Club)

Wristbands go on sale Wed. 11/6/2024 during Lunch.

Bring $5 Cash!

We need Volunteers and Donations to make this all-school dance a fun and successful fiesta.

¡Mil Gracias!

Signup to Volunteer or Donate Here

**WARNING: This show contains prop guns and gunshot sound effects**

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

(ONLINE ONLY)

WEDNESDAY October 30th: https://roundrockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1411

THURSDAY October 31st: https://roundrockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1412

Tickets Buy One Get One FREE for all current or previous CeVMS Theatre Arts Students ONLY!

On Wednesday, October 30, at the McNeil High School Ag Farm, join the McNeil FFA and MHS Student Organizations to play games, trick-or-treat, and you can meet OUR Maverick ANIMALS! Come dressed in your best costume! Food, hot coco, and a s'mores station will be available. The Annual Halloween on the Farm is FREE. All ages are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! Park in the BACK Parking Lot and walk to the Farm. Click HERE for a MAP.

Students and staff are welcome to dress up in costumes on Thursday, October 31. We ask that costumes be school appropriate and meet the following requirements:

• Costumes must follow the RRISD dress code (p. 67 of Student Handbook)
• Staff must be able to identify students. No masks.
• Costumes must not hinder student’s ability to walk in the hall or participate in class, including PE. (no inflatable costumes)
• Props and accessories should stay at home (ex: masks, wands, weapons, etc.)

We also ask that candy be left at home.

Students who prefer not to dress up are encouraged to wear purple to show their Cedar Valley spirit.

**This opportunity is not sponsored by Cedar Valley Middle School or Round Rock ISD**

Do you or your student(s) love exploring, sightseeing, and learning about history and other cultures? Mrs. Fooshee is hosting a NON-SCHOOL/NON-RRISD sponsored trip with Education First in June 2026. We will explore the Iron Curtain and historical World War II to Gothic cathedrals and ancient cities that are more vibrant than ever! Cities include Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna! Mrs. Fooshee enjoys sharing her love of the travel experience and education of other cultures. Students gain so much from world travel: compassion, networking, perspective, growth and independence, better academic performance and so much more! All 6th, 7th, & 8th graders (AND siblings) are welcome!

Click here to RSVP to our meeting on Nov. 5, 2024, to get more information! It's going to be quite the experience!

**This opportunity is not sponsored by Cedar Valley Middle School or Round Rock ISD**

On Monday, November 11th, Cedar Valley will hold its annual Veterans' Day assembly.

Bella Voce, Honors Band, Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras, Varsity Theatre, 6th Grade Art students, McNeil High School ROTC, and guest speaker Joshua Wilson of McNeil High School AFJROTC will all be part of this event.

An assembly will be held for each grade level.

• 8:15am - Veterans from our neighbors at Brookdale Assisted Living will be in attendance at the 6th grade assembly during 1st period.
• 9:10am - 7th grade will attend during 2nd period.
• 10:07am - 8th grade will attend during 3rd period.

A reception will also be held in the Library from 9:00-11:00 am for Veterans from our Cedar Valley Family as well as Veterans from Brookdale. All adults attending the day's events on campus please check in at the main office.

We are looking for a few staff members, district staff, parents, and community members to serve on our site-based committee. This committee is made up of campus staff, parents, and community members. We meet to discuss and gather input on our Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). We discuss campus progress throughout the year, as well. This committee meets 3 times a year and our meetings will be at 4:05pm. All meetings will be in person. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please complete this form.

Reflections Program - Reflections has been an art program in many schools for over 50 years. The 2024-2025 PTA Reflections theme is “Accepting Imperfection”.

Students can express their creativity by choosing one or more of the 6 art categories in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts to create new original pieces of artwork that tell their unique story of what this year’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” means to them!

Who can compete? Any student whose parent/guardian is a current member of the Cedar Valley Middle School PTA. Not a member? Signup for a membership here.

The entry deadline is on Tuesday October 30 to the CeVMS Reflections Chair

Suneeta Belforte .

Please download the Rules for participation requirements to ensure your art meets the requirements for each art category entered.

• Student Program Rules Packet (English/Spanish).
• Student Entry Form (English/Spanish).
• Click Here for the digital entry form.
• Click here to explore the 2024-25 PTA Reflections Theme: “Accepting Imperfection”.

• Dance Choreography English | Spanish

• Film Production English | Spanish

• Literature English | Spanish

• Music Composition English | Spanish

• Photography English | Spanish

• Visual Arts English | Spanish

• Accessible Arts Rules English | Spanish

• Single Page Rules English | Spanish

• Student Entry Form English | Spanish

For more information visit www.txpta.org/reflections or email reflections@cevmspta.org with any questions.

We look forward to having a crowd to cheer on our sports teams this year!

Boys Basketball Schedule

Girls Basketball Schedule

CeVMS Hoodie Pre-Orders - Cooler weather is on the way!

The CeVMS 2024 - 2025 hoodies will be available for pre-orders 10/28/2024 - 11/08/2024 on the CeVMS PTA Store website. Hoodies will be offered in 4 colors this year. The colors are white, gray, black and heathered purple.

The design is slightly different from the white T-shirt and they are the soft fleece material.

Hoodies are $30 each, are available in adult sizes XS - 3XL, and can only be purchased via pre-order.

Hoodie delivery is estimated for 11/22/2024 and will be distributed to your student via their advisory teacher.

Questions can be directed to membership@cevmspta.org. If you have not already joined the PTA, be sure to add a parent and/or student membership during check out. Every membership counts. GO JAGS!

Spiritwear is now available to purchase through our online store! You can place an order anytime and it will be delivered to your child's advisory class within a few days!

Check out our new shirt design for the 2023/2024 school year! The shirt was designed by an eighth grade art student at Cedar Valley! Help support our school and teachers by purchasing a shirt today!!!

One of the best ways to show your student that education is important to you, is by volunteering at their school. There are lots of different ways to contribute your time, support and resources.

Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form below to help us match your interests with the school's needs (such as Staff Appreciation, Concessions, Fundraising or School Dances).

CeVMS Volunteer Interest Form

This does NOT commit you to anything other than possibly receiving emails when we need help in your areas of interest.

Beginning the 2024-25 school year, PTA Memberships will be completed and paid directly from the Texas PTA site.

For further Information, please visit Memberships.

All events at Cedar Valley can be found on the Cedar Valley Master Calendar.

Did you know that you can add the Cedar Valley Master Calendar to your calendar? Simply click on this link to access it and add it to your calendar!

Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to make donations and purchase your Cedar Valley merchandise at our one stop shop! Merchandise will be back online shortly.

To join PTA, click here. We're happy to have you on board!

Vision: Fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners

Website: https://cedarvalley.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 8139 Racine Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-428-2300
Facebook: facebook.com/rrisd.cedarvalley
Twitter: @cevmsjags

Front Office Staff

Administrative Associate - Principal's Office: Ms. Cristol Alvarez, 512-428-2316

Administrative Assistant - Counseling Office: Ms. Marilyn Beal, 512-428-2348

Attendance: Ms. Dana Harrison, 512-428-2305

Receptionist: Ms. Allison Samuelson, 512-428-2301

Registrar: Ms. Vicky Escruceria, 512-428-2315

Counselors

6th Grade Counselor: Ms. Gabrielle Kerr

7th Grade Counselor: Ms. Heather Mills

8th Grade Counselor: Ms. Elizabeth Guidry

Administration

Principal: Ms. Larissa Ortiz

6th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Jennifer Bingham

7th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Marc Scott

8th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Andrew Carroll

Nurse Clinic

Campus Nurse: Nurse Mina Shimomura

Records Specialist: Ms. Kristie_Rocheleau