Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

We are in the home stretch! Semester 1 is almost in the books. We are looking forward to a meaningful, yet fun-filled week ahead. Please remember, there is no school Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

Students will be on winter break from Dec. 20 - Jan. 6.

Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

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Jaguar Boys Basketball vs Canyon Vista Mustangs Results

8th grade B team lost their game this week to the Mustangs with a score of 47-23. High point Scorer of the game was B. Carroll

8th grade A team lost their game this week to the Mustangs with a score of 40-31. High point scorer of the game was L. Haggerty

7th grade B team fell short to the Mustangs with a score of 31-29. High point scorer of the game was A. Naukudkar, and I. Gandhi

7th grade A team fell to the Mustangs with a score of 48-30. High point scorer of the game was N. Samuel

Jaguar Boys are looking to get back on track next week vs The Deerpark Rangers

The Lady Jags took on the Canyon Vista Mustangs on Wednesday night! Below are the scores:

7B: Final score was 18-19. Top Scorer was Natalia G. with 6 points.

7A: Final score was 25-36. Top Scorer was Maggie O. with 12 points.

8B: Final score was 36-14. Top Scorer was Sophia M. with 12 points.

8A: Final score was 49-45. Top Scorer was Ally H. with 34 points.

Way to go Lady Jags!!!

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.

Last week our students and staff practiced an Evacuation Drill and a Secure Drill.

Evacuation Drill - This drill is used to practice safely evacuating the building in the event of a hazard inside the building (ex: fire).

Secure Drill - This type of drill is used to practice what to do when a safety situation exists outside of the school and students need to remain inside. Teaching and learning continue inside the building.

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

As a reminder, if your student is bringing in gifts for teachers, your student must be able to carry it in and deliver the items. Our office staff is unable to assist with the deliveries. Please plan accordingly with your student and spread out their deliveries over the next few days if needed. Thank you for your understanding.

The final CeVMS PTA Staff Appreciation event of the year is coming up on Tuesday, 12/17.

Please help us treat them with coffee, pastries, and holiday-themed wrapping paper. Please click here to help with a monetary donation (https://ch2v-322.givebacks.com/store/items/461339) toward the event - OR - Click here to sign up to bring items (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848ADAA29A6F85-53820048-wrap#/).

Thank you for helping us spoil our incredible Jaguar staff one more time in 2024.

It is with mixed emotions that we share that one of hard-working custodians, Ms. Maria is retiring. She has served Round Rock ISD for almost 25 years and has served Cedar Valley for 22.5 years!!! While we are excited that she is able to retire and start a new chapter in her life, we are sad she will be leaving us.

If you would like to send a note of thanks to Ms. Maria for all of her years of service, you can drop one off at Jag Lobby. They will be collected and given to her by her last day, Friday, Dec. 20.

Registration is open for the 2025 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee! Students can register at https://forms.gle/z8ZipU1dFGfsLd6DA .

Registration for this year's bee closes on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Registered participants will complete the preliminary bee online. Instructions for the online preliminary bee will be emailed to students after registration. The online preliminary bee must be completed by Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Students who qualify to move forward in the competition will be notified via email on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

The remaining rounds of the 2025 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee will be held in person beginning at 3:45 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the lecture hall.

Questions? Please email Robin_Brown@roundrockisd.org

January 14 - Early College High School Family Information Night 6:30pm at ECHS

January 23 - High School Counselor Visit during History classes at CeVMS

January 23 - Choice Sheets Online

January 27 - McNeil HS Parent Night - Academy & Elective Fair 6:00pm - 8:00pm at MHS

January 28 - Round Rock HS Academy Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm at RRHS

January 31 - Choice Sheets Due

February 6 & 7 - High School Registration during electives at CeVMS

March (TBD) - Course Verification (HAC)

March (TBD) - Course Change Deadline

Tryout meetings for the CeVMS Cheer Team will be held on Wednesday, January 9th, 2025 and Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 pm in the lecture hall.

If your student is interested, attendance at one of the meetings is mandatory.

We will go over expectations, the application process and calendar of events for the 25-26 school year.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Price (jaye_price@roundrockisd.org or Coach Inness (dena_inness@roundrockisd.org)

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

Boys Basketball Schedule

Girls Basketball Schedule

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