The Parkview Post

• 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

Anyone arriving after 8:00am or leaving prior to 2:30pm will be counted as tardy.

The image below is the traffic pattern for cars, busses, and walkers at Parkview. 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).

Parents,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. We are so delighted to have your child at Parkview. In years past during Open House we had several documents to give you and some for you to sign. The past couple of years required some creativity in that process and we are being allowed to do this digitally again this year. This makes it quick and easy for you to complete. Please click the link below. It opens up a Google Form and you will provide your name, your child’s name, and answer a few questions as you read a couple of attached documents. This is part of a requirement we have as a Title I school. We truly appreciate you taking the time to read and answer the questions in this document.

If you have any questions, you may contact Chelsea Schowe (Math Coach/Academic Intervention Coordinator) at cschowe@gccschools.com or Heather Gianfagna (Principal) at hgianfagna@gccschools.com.

We truly appreciate your timely completion of this form. Thank you!

A copy of the 2024-205 Parkview Student Handbook can be found at pvms.gccschools.com. Here are a few reminders:

• Daily attendance of all students who are enrolled in the Greater Clark County Schools is required in accordance with state law and corporation policy. Students are expected to attend school regularly in order to derive maximum benefits from the instructional program. The responsibility for regular school attendance by a student rests with the student and his/her parent or legal guardian. If a student will be absent, please call 812-288-4844 and ask for the attendance secretary.

• If your student will be taking medication during the school day, the medication form must be completed with school nurse. All medication must be brought to the (front/health) office and taken there. All medication, which includes over-the-counter, cough drops, and prescription medications, must have a written physician’s order.

• Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school, but must keep them turned off and put away. Parkview Middle is an “Away for the Day” school. You can find more information on this at https://www.awayfortheday.org/. Students needing to call home during the school day must do so in the main office during lunch or in the classroom with his/her teacher’s permission. Cell phones are never to be used to take photos or videos at school. Students failing to abide by this policy will result in school consequences.

Fall Sports will have their pictures taken after school on Monday, September 16th. Fall Sports include Football, Cheer, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Boys Tennis. Team pictures for the yearbook will be photographed, as well as anyone purchasing individual sport pictures. More information will be shared later about this at a later date.

Dear Families,

We are so grateful you are a part of the school community this year. One of the aims at our school is to equip young people for all the realities of today’s world. With that in mind, we have partnered with CharacterStrong - an organization that provides training for educators and social & emotional learning curriculum for students. This is a continuation of their Purposeful People curriculum students in GCCS partake in grades PK-5. Their work in grades 6-12 focus on 3 main outcomes: increasing a sense of belonging for all students, improving skills that support student well-being, and deepening student engagement in their academics, in their school, and in their community.

Here’s what the data tells us:

• A sense of belonging in school is one of the most important conditions for learning and a fundamental support for social and emotional well-being. Nearly ⅓ of all students report a weak sense of belonging in their schools. Roughly half of 6th - 12th grade students say they don’t enjoy coming to school most of the time.

• Mental health challenges for teens have been increasing and 7 out of 10 teens in the U.S. (between 13 and 17 years old) have named anxiety or depression as a major problem among their peers.

• Student engagement drives learning and supports school success.

This curriculum was created to support school communities as they engage in the work of preparing young people to thrive in the 21st century. The research supports the effectiveness of social & emotional learning in schools to increase student’s academic success and college & career readiness. The curriculum helps students think about things they want to improve in their school, their relationships, and their world and then provides tools for them to work individually and in teams to close the gaps they’ve identified.

To learn more about CharacterStrong, check out characterstrong.com to discover other resources for students and families. Looking forward to a great year!

The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30pm in the library. Please enter through Door #1 (the office). We'll discuss ways to support upcoming Parkview events.

Tired of stepping on Legos your kids may not play with anymore? Have some card games that you need to declutter? Parkview is putting card games, Legos, seek & find books, and coloring sheets in the cafeteria for students to use during lunch. If you have some gently used items you would like to donate, please drop them off at the front desk or send them with your student, and mark the items "For PTO".

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

PTO Table at Film on the Field - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA5A92BA0F8C70-50735438-film#/

8th Grade Dance Committee - If any 8th grade parents would like to be part of the 8th grade dance committee, please be sure to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30pm.

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
Facebook: facebook.com/pvmsdevils