Cerro Villa Vikings Newsletter
September 15 - September 21, 2024
"Win the Day" at Cerro Villa
Here are a few ways to "Win the Day"
- "Flip the Script" on struggles/challenges and make them successes!
- Follow "Kaizen" - strive for continuous improvement each day!
- "Be Kind" - smile, say hello, look out for your fellow vikings! Remember - everyone is going through a battle we may not know.. Be Kind Always!
Cerro Villa Highlights - Building a Positive Culture One Week At a Time!
Thank you to all families who attended Back to School Night!
Thank you Families!
Ms. Fernandez and Mr. Jones kicking off BTSN!
PFSO.. Have you Joined?
CVTV hard at work!
Math department ready for BTSN!
Mrs. Wong speaks with parents!
Club Rush! Students have an opportunity to join one of the 20+ clubs available at CV!
CV Student Store is OPEN! Thank you to PFSO for volunteering AND thank you to all who have donated!
Dual Immersion students recognized at BTSN and OUSD Board Meeting. 6 Dual Immersion Mandarin students were recognized for their work as counselors with the Chinese School summer program! Students recognized are: Elanna Abreu, Lyla Chau, Eric Grover, Benjamin Velasco, Alexander Velasco and Sabrina Wang.
CV Student Life!
Wellness Center Activities!
Wellness Center - great place to hangout during lunch!
Cerro Villa Announcements
Middle School Sports Begins Monday!
Cerro Villa Soccer teams will begin play on Monday! Good Luck to both Boys and Girls Soccer Teams!
Girls: @ McPherson
Boys: Home Vs Mcpherson
Games begin at 3:00
Intramurals:
For any and all students wanting to continue fine tuning their soccer skills and playing in tournament style games. Intramurals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, beginning September 17th. Students will meet at the PE Building.
Restaurant Night Out Fundraiser - Panda Express!
CV's next Restaurant Fundraiser is Wednesday, September 18th at Panda Express! This fundraiser will support the end of year 8th grade activity. Online Orders Only! Last Restaurant Fundraiser raised $300!!
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Place your order for pickup or delivery on Wednesday, September 18!
Where: Available at Panda Express locations nationwide, www.pandaexpress.com
How: Online orders only, Apply code 925187 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at
www.pandaexpress.com or via App
Make-Up Picture Day - Thursday, September 19th
Make-up picture day will be held on Thursday, September 19th. Students will be called out during a specific period to take their pictures.
Make-up Pictures scheduled for students who did not take pictures during registration.
More Information will be sent out this week prior to Thursday!
Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club (OMCBC)
Check out the latest news with OMCBC (Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club).
- Mid Autumn Festival: Sept. 20th at Fletcher Elementary
- Become a member!
Yearbook class is looking for camera donations
Mr. Williams and his yearbook class are looking for additional cameras! They are looking for any old DSLR cameras that parents would like to donate to yearbook class!
Please reach out to Mr. Williams for questions: sawilliams@orangeusd.org
VP Jr. Cheer Clinic
VP Cheer is calling all aspiring Cheerleaders to perform at VP Football Game!
Who: Ages 5 - 13 (Girls and Boys)
What: Clinic - October 19th, 10 am - 1 pm (VPHS)
Game - October 24th, 6:15 pm (Fred Kelly Stadium)
Registration: Deadline to register is October 10th
Homework Help has Begun!
Homework Help has started. Mrs. Itani will hold before school sessions on Tuesday / Thursday and Mr. Tanenbaum will host after school on Tuesday / Thursday.
Tuesday / Thursday
7:50 - 8:10 am: Mrs. Itani, Room 109
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Mr. Tanenbaum, Room 122
CV Shelf Life September Newsletter
September Edition of CV Shelf Life September Newsletter is now available! Check out the happenings of CV's wonderful Library!
CV's Library Hours posted below!
Orange Public Library
Check out Orange Public Library Teen Opportunities!
- Teen Innovation Lab, grades 7-12
- Teen Expression Space: Grades 7-12, may submit original artwork to display in the teen zone
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
714-288-2418 · orangepubliclibrary.org
Community-Preservation-Innovation
Birthday Marquee Celebration
Celebrate your students Birthday on the electronic Marquee! Students names will be published for the entire week of their birthday! Complete the following form and return to the office with payment ($20)!
Can also purchase through the CV Student Store Webpage
Chinese Yo-Yo after school classes
Please see flyer for information on the After School Chinese Yo-Yo classes, held on Wednesday's!
Leadership / Activities Announcements
CV Athletic News / Events
https://www.cerrovilla.org/activities/athletics
All athletes looking to try-out for after school sports need to turn in a Sports Waiver form to the coaches. Sports Waivers can be found here OR picked-up from their PE teachers.
Games begin Monday!
Girls: @ McPherson
Boys: Home Vs Mcpherson
Games begin at 3:00
Intramural Begins Tuesday!
INTRAMURALS
Cerro Villa will offer Intramural Soccer play for students who do not make the A or B team, but would like to continue fine tuning their soccer skills and playing in tournament style games. Intramurals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm, beginning September 17th. Students will meet at the PE Building.
About PFSO
https://www.cvpfso.org/ - visit the PFSO website to learn about all the opportunities to get involved.
PFSO Meeting: Tuesday, September 17th @ 8:30 am in the CV Library!
What is the PFSO?
The Cerro Villa Parent Faculty Student Organization (PFSO) is a non-profit organization that assists the faculty and staff in enhancing the education experiences of our children.
The PFSO assists with many programs around the school, including dances, Student of the Month, Honor Society, and the 8th Grade Promotion Party. Without your support, these events would not be possible. Most importantly, the PFSO also supports the faculty and staff at Cerro Villa in acquiring items they need for their classrooms in order to enhance our children’s educational experiences.
Our PFSO meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the CVMS Library.
PFSO 2024-2025 Board
President: ...........................Joy Nguyen (8th)
President-Elect:.......... ........open
1st VP Membership:.... ......Megan Artherton (8th)
1st VP Membership: ..........Danielle Ploessel (7th)
2nd VP Ways and Means: ..Kathleen Lim-Valle (8th)
2nd VP Ways and Means: ..Wendy Wolf (7th)
3rd VP Programs: ..............Alicia Gonzalez (8th)
Treasurer: ............................Michelle Tao (8th)
Secretary: ............................Tracy Paul (7th)
Parliamentarian: ..................Lindsay Whiddon (7th)
Auditor: ................................Beth Brunett (8th)
Cerro Villa Student Store
Cerro Villa has a student store where students can redeem their 5 star points for awesome items!! PFSO and ASB are asking for donated items to help supply the student store! Please use the following link or QR code to check out how to donate!
Earn Free Money for Cerro Villa
Did you know that the CV PFSO can receive “free money” from Ralphs every time you shop? This summer we received $31.51 from just 8 participating families' grocery runs. Imagine how much more we could earn if you, your friends, and family sign up too!
This one-time sign-up will take just a few minutes of your time:
Step 1: Go to www.ralphs.com
Step 2: Sign in or create an account with your Ralphs Rewards account number (found on the back of your shopping card)
Step 3: Go to My Account, then to Community Contributions
Step 4: Enroll for free and designate "Cerro Villa PFSO" as your program of choice
Step 5: Forget about it! You just shop as usual from now on in-store or online :)
For more information, visit: https://www.ralphs.com/i/community/community-contribution-program
And if you have any issues, please email cvpfso@gmail.com - we're happy to help get you set up. Thanks! - CV PFSO
Important Dates
September 17: PFSO meeting, 8:30 am in CV Library
September 18: Panda Express - Restaurant Night
September 19: Make-Up Picture Day
September 27: 7th Grade Aloha Dance, 3:00 - 4:30pm
Parent / Orange Unified Information
Job Opportunity: Health Science & Medical Tech
Who do you know????
Cerro Villa and Yorba Middle School are looking for a full-time Career Technical Education (CTE) Health Science & Medical Technology Teacher. Here are the key details of the job posting:
Position: CTE Health Science & Medical Technology Pathway Teacher
Type: Full-time, Hourly, Benefits, 6 sections (4 at Cerro Villa & 2 at Yorba Middle School)
Qualifications:
-Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
-Must have at least 3 years of work experience in a Health Science & Medical Technology related career.
-Designated Subject Career Technical Education Credential: Transportation (OUSD will cover the cost of Career Technical Education Credential coursework)
For more information and to apply, visit the job posting:
OUPSF Celebration of Schools
The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF) is hosting the First Annual Celebration of Schools at Canyon High School on Wednesday, October 9th. See Flyers for details.
OCTA Free Bus Passes Available
OCTA provides free public bus passes to students who complete the following forms and return them to Mrs. Haefele. Once the form is received, she is able to provide the free bus pass!
(English) octa.net/YouthRequest
(Spanish) octa.net/YouthRequest_SPN
OC Bus Ride Guide
English: octa.net/RideGuide
Spanish: octa.net/RideGuide_SPN
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Safety
Please use extreme caution when dropping-off/picking-up your children. Cerro Villa is located between Serrano Elementary and Villa Park High School, creating a large amount of traffic. Please be aware of designated cross-walks on Serrano Avenue.
- Pull to the curb to drop-off/pick-up students (Do Not stop in traffic and allow students to cross into the street to exit/enter automobile.
- When dropping off in the front parking lot, please PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD before your child exits the car.
- Students should always use the crosswalk at the Serrano curve.
- Crosswalk on Nichols/Serrano intersection is signal only - use caution
- Have a pick-up spot that works for your family.
- Traffic is most heavy between 8:05-8:15 and 2:58 - 3:10. If convenient, please drop-off/pick-up outside of these times.
Crosswalk on Serrano Curve
Nichols/Serrano Ave Crosswalk - Signal only
Nichols/Serrano Ave Crosswalk - Signal only
Cerro Villa 2024-2025 Bell Schedule
*Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day
Please view the Bell Schedule page on our Cerro Villa webpage for all published bell schedules.
Cerro Villa Uniform Policy
Cerro Villa is a uniform school. Please view the following document regarding School Uniform Policy:
- 2024-2025 CV Uniform Policy
- Kustom Imprints - Flyer
- NEW Crew Neck Shirts available!! (see picture below)
- CV webpage with School Policies: https://www.cerrovilla.org/about/additional-info
2024-2025 Student Calendar / Attendance
2024-2025 Student Calendar - OUSD
Cerro Villa Calendar & Events - Cerro Villa
*Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day
Positive Information on Student Attendance:
OUSD Parent Corner
Please visit the OUSD Parent Corner webpage for information on:
- News & Bulletins
- OUSD News
- Student Information & Services
- Public Notices
- Addressing concerns and formal complaints
- Title IX Information
- Uniform Complaint Procedures
- Proclamations by the Board of Education
- Employment & Internships