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Dear WVMS Community,

We are excited to invite you to join us in making a positive impact at Western Valley Middle School! There are many ways you can get involved to support our students, strengthen our community, and contribute to creating an enriching school environment.

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). By participating, you can help with fundraising efforts, volunteer in our school store, and attend meetings to plan exciting student events and meaningful campus service activities. Your involvement directly supports the programs and resources that make WVMS a special place for our students.

Additionally, we are looking for a couple of dedicated parent volunteers to serve on our WVMS Site Council. The Site Council meets once a quarter at 2:15 PM and offers a valuable opportunity to provide input on school initiatives, policies, and improvement efforts. Your insights and perspectives can help shape the future of our school.

If you’re interested in joining PTO, volunteering, or serving on the Site Council, please click the link below to share your contact information. We look forward to working together to create a wonderful school experience for all!

https://forms.gle/NVo6deqdFDdaiK7B6

Thank you for considering this opportunity to get involved. Together, we can make a difference!

Respectfully,

Dr. Stephanie Nardi

Principal, Western Valley Middle School

Evento de Educación para Padres: Uso de Sustancias en Adolescentes
11 de diciembre a las 6 p.m. en Western Valley Middle School.
Se invita a todos los padres de FESD.

We are excited to share that our students will be learning about the risks of vaping through a grant from notMYkid. As part of our commitment to meeting the needs of our students, we are implementing the CATCH My Breath Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Program.

CATCH My Breath is a research-based program designed to prevent e-cigarette use among students in grades 5-12. Each grade level will participate in four lessons led by notMYkid presenters during their regular science classes. The schedule is as follows:

• 6th Grade: Week of November 18
• 7th Grade: Week of February 3
• 8th Grade: Week of February 10

For more information about this program, please visit www.catchmybreath.org.

Last week Friday, while our students were off, the teachers and administrators participated in professional development focused on cooperative learning, classroom community building, and discipline. The training was spread throughout our district, and was a great way for all staff to collaborate on improving our teaching.

Beginning Monday, September 30, students will be charged $1.00 for any extra lanyards and 50 cents for plastic ID pouches. Thank you.

FESD Policy:

Electronic devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, handheld devices, media players, watches, earbuds, or other similar gadgets are not allowed to be used or displayed during the school day, from the beginning to the end, unless a staff member specifically instructs or permits their use for educational purposes. It is important that these devices do not disrupt the learning

environment, compromise safety, or affect the well-being of others. Please note that the school district cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of such devices, and students bringing such devices to school or a school event do so at their own risk.

To maintain a focused and respectful learning environment at Western Valley Middle School, we have a clear policy regarding cell phones and wearable tech:

• All cell phones must be turned off and kept in backpacks throughout the school day. This includes lunch, recess, and passing periods.
• If a cell phone is seen out during the school day, it will be confiscated. The phone can be picked up by a parent or guardian (not the student) in the office after school or before school the following day. This policy will apply to each offense.
• Wearable technology, such as smartwatches, will be subject to the same policy if they become a distraction.