Cerro Villa Vikings Newsletter
October 20 - October 26, 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!
Chess Club!
Great Shakeout! CV participated in the Statewide "Great Shakeout" Earthquake Drill on 10/17 at 10:17am. Students were asked to take cover under their desks, then all vikings evacuated to the evacuation area. Students displayed excellent behavior!
Lunch Time Games: Cornhole Tournament!
Counselors in the Quad!
Cerro Villa Announcements
PFSO Fall Into Giving
Our PFSO sponsored "Fall into Giving" Fundraiser has been extended through October 25th! We are getting close to $10,000 raised but the overall goal is $20,000! All money raised goes back to CV! Along with the great prizes students can earn by registering and sending emails (see flyer), we will now provide 10 five-star points to students who send a minimum of 2 emails/text! Five-Star points can be redeemed at the CV Student Store on Fridays! Let's keep up the great job and continue fundraising!
As of Sunday, 10/20/24: amount raised = $9414 with Mr. Tayag's homeroom in the lead!
Fundraising Goal is $20,000 going towards:
- Teacher Goals Grants!
- Safety Upgrades!
- Teachers Wish List Items!
Earn a monthly school-wide Free Dress Day if we reach our $20k goal!
Check out the flyer for all details..
Welcome Mr. Cisneros - CV's New Counselor
CV is excited to introduce Mr. Cisneros, who is joining our counseling team.
Mr. Cisneros enjoys sports (Dodgers and Rams), is the Head Softball Coach at Santiago H.S. (Corona) and supporting his daughter in her athletics (Volleyball).
Mr. Cisneros Education:
University of Phoenix – B.S. Business Administration
La Sierra University – M.S. School Counseling and PPS Credential
CVTV Season 14 Episode 4
CVTV "Student Led Student Made" is in its 14th season under the leadership of Mr. Tayag! Students in CVTV; film, edit, and produce their own episodes! CVTV episodes provide a glimpse into the great activities happening at CV. Enjoy!
Villa Park HS Football - Middle School Night
Thursday, October 24th is the VPHS Football - Middle School Night. Come join your fellow Vikings along with CV's Band students in cheering on VPHS Football!!
Free Tickets available - Each ticket will allow entry for 1 student and 1 adult. To request tickets, please complete the following google form (tickets will be delivered to students on Wednesday and Thursday)
VP Middle School Football Night - ticket request form
- Game Time: 7:00pm
- Location: Fred Kelly Stadium (El Modena High School)
Pictures from last year:
CV Family Night - October 25th
CV Family Night is Friday, October 25th from 5:30-7:00 in the CV Auditorium.
- Food will be for sale from 5:30-6:00 while we enjoy performances by CV and VP students.
- Games and crafts will be hosted by our CV clubs from 6:00-7:00. These include BINGO, origami, friendship bracelets, Lego building, Yahtzee, chess, and more!
Villa Park's Annual Halloweenfest
Come celebrate Halloween at the Villa Park Town Center! Villa Park's Annual Halloweenfest is this weekend. Stop by Cerro Villa's booth hosted by Honor Society to win some candy!!
- When: Saturday, October 26th
- Time: 4:00 - 7:00pm
- Where: Villa Park Town Center
Costume Contest, Carnival Games, Trick-or-Treating and More!!
Villa Park Marines Thanksgiving
Let's Celebrate Our Blessings Together with Our Servicemen
ADOPT A MARINE THIS THANKSGIVING
Check out the website for more details on how to support a marine for Thanksgiving...providing a home-cooked meal for someone who is away from home!
City of Orange - Field of Valor
A decade of dedication ~ Join us for our 10th Anniversary!
We're celebrating our 10th anniversary and we have some special events planned! We want you to be a part of the celebration. All events take place at Handy Park, 2143 E. Oakmont Avenue, Orange 92867.
No RSVP required.
Saturday, November 9th
Opening Ceremonies 2:30 pm
Details on our website: www.OrangeFieldofValor.org
Sunday, November 10th
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration with the Orange Police Department
10 AM: Recognition of Veterans, Reflection on the MIssing Man table, Celebration of 249th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps (we'll eat cake!)
Monday, November 111th
Veteran's Day Celebration
11 AM: 106th Anniversary of Armistice Day
Recognition of Veterans
Flag Tributes may be purchased at any time through Thursday, Nov. 14th. The Field is open daily from 10 am-8 pm, and will close for the year on Friday, Nov 15th at 12 pm. Tributes are $35 for one year, and $90 for three years. Click the button below to submit your Flag Tribute.
CV Shelf Life October Newsletter
October Edition of CV Shelf Life October Newsletter is now available! Check out the happenings of CV's wonderful Library!
CV's Library Hours posted below!
Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club (OMCBC)
Check out the latest news with OMCBC (Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club).
- Become a member!
Homework Help Is Available!
Homework is available for all students. Mrs. Itani will hold before school sessions on Tuesday / Thursday, and Friday's after school. 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
Friday
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Mrs. Itani, Room 109
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
Important Dates
October 21: Boys Volleyball Tryouts
October 23: Boys Volleyball / 7th grade Girls Volleyball / Girls Flag Football
October 24: VPHS Football Game - Middle School Night, 7pm @ Fred Kelly Stadium
October 25: Boys Flag Football
October 25: CV Family Night @ CV Auditorium, 5:30 - 7:00pm
October 26: City of VP Halloweenfest, 4:00 - 7:00pm
October 28 - Nov 1: Red Ribbon Week
November 1: Minimum Day, 12:34 dismissal
November 1: Fall Dance, 7th and 8th graders: 12:34 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
Last Week Results vs McPherson:
Girls: A and B teams = Loss
Boys: A and B teams = Win
Records:
Girls A: 2-3, Girls B: 2-3
Boys A: 4-1, Boys B: 4-1
CONGRATULATIONS to CV's BOYS A Team for their CO-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP with Santiago Charter!
Volleyball Tryouts
Girls Volleyball tryouts (coaches: Mrs. Rodriguez and Mr. Pedersen)
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7th Grade: Wed, 10/23 @ 1:31-3pm
Boys Volleyball tryouts (coach: Mr. Williams)
- Monday, 10/21 @ 3:00 - 4:30pm
- Wednesday, 10/23 @ 1:31 - 3pm
Flag Football Tryouts
Boys and Girls Flag Football Tryouts continue this week!
Boys Flag Football (Mr. Leahy and Coach Moorehead)
- Friday 10/25, 3:00 - 4:30
- And then either 10/29 or 10/30 depending on vp football schedule (time TBA)
Girls Flag Football (Mr. Cipolla)
- Wednesday, 10/23, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Middle School X-Country Race - November 6th
The annual Middle School X-Country Race will be held on November 6th at Santiago Charter Middle School.
Girls race will begin at 3:00
Boys race will begin at 3:30
Students will travel by school bus, which will leave CV at 2:00. Please check in with your Physical Education Teacher for details! Let's Go CV!
All-New CV PFSO Newsetter
For the latest information on the CV PFSO, as well as opportunities to support or partner with us, please check out the ALL-NEW CV PFSO NEWSLETTER!
This is information is updated at our website as well. We invite you to visit cvpfso.org, a proud one-stop resource for CV Families!
Reminder: It is never too late to join the PFSO and support our work with your $10 annual family membership. Your donation directly benefits CV’s students, faculty, and staff. Let’s work together to make CV the thriving community it’s meant to be!
About PFSO
https://www.cvpfso.org/ - visit the PFSO website to learn about all the opportunities to get involved.
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
Parent / Orange Unified Information
Cerro Villa on Social Media
Follow Cerro Villa on the school instagram, PFSO instagram, and on X! Make sure you are following the correct account, as there are many sites not associated with Cerro Villa:
Cerro Villa school instagram: @cvms_ousd
Cerro Villa PFSO instagram: @cerrovillapfso
Cerro Villa on X: @CerroOusd
i-Ready Parent Workshop, October 23rd
Title: i-Ready Family Informational Night
Who: Parents K-8th Grade OUSD Families
Date: October 23rd, Board Rooms
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00 pm
Brief Description: An opportunity for your families to learn how our schools will be using i-Ready this year.
RSVP through link on Flyer:
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
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