

Canyon View Middle School
March/April CVMS Family Newsletter 2025 🌷
Spring Greetings from CVMS! 🐣
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"Spring is a time for new beginnings, and so is learning."
March and April 📝 Dates to Remember
🍀March🍀
March 6 - Choir Concerts
March 12 - 14 No School (Teacher PD Days)
March18 - Parent Night, 6:30PM, CVMS Auditorium -- Guest Speaker: Lisa VanGemert, Author of The Gifted Guild's Guide to Depth and Complexity
March 19 - Spring Pictures
March 24 - 28 - 8th RISE Writing Test (during language arts classes)
🌷April🌷
April 2 - PTA Meeting, 12:00 PM, Office Conference Room
April 7 - School Community Council, 1:00 PM, Office Conference Room, See agenda below.
April 9 - 6th Grade STEM Field Trip to SUU
April 14 - 18 SPRING BREAK - No School
April 25 - Theater Camp (Information coming soon)
April 29 & 30, May 1 SCHOOL-WIDE STATE TESTING (Please mark these days to be in attendance!)
🍎 Don't Miss This! Speaker: Lisa VanGemert 🍎
ICSD Gifted and Talented Parent Night at CVMS Auditorium
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Join in while Lisa Van Gemert shares practical strategies and tips real families can use right away to support gifted students in today's learning environment.
The Gifted Guru (Lisa Van Gemert) shares her insight and expertise on parenting a gifted child.
CVMS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ~ 10 New Classrooms
CVMS Musical Theater
The students' vocal talent and stage presence captivated the audience during their performance. Their rendition of the musical's highlights showcased their dedication and skill.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
John Despain and Kody Clegg, the student body officers, kicked things off by introducing the guest speakers at the ribbon cutting. This is a picture of John Despain announcing the next speaker.
School Board President, Ben Johnson
Superintendent, Dr. Lance Hatch
Dr. Hatch expressed sincere gratitude to the community for their support in approving the bond that made the new classrooms possible. He detailed the extensive planning and labor involved in bringing the project to fruition.
Employees of the Month!
Congratulations CVMS Employees - Thanks for all you do!
Mrs. Laura Stapley, Mrs. Heather Ziegler, Mrs. Angela Sanders, Mrs. Lethe Kelsey
😀. Cougar Makers Market. 😀
PTSA Sponsored Event -- Makers Market
The Cougar Makers Market was a huge success! Students showcased their talents and creativity by selling a wide variety of items, including headbands, 3D printed creations, baked goods, jewelry, and more. The event was a fun and festive atmosphere, and everyone left with some amazing prizes. A big thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this wonderful event and providing students with this opportunity to shine!
Tips from the Counselors
Good Team Work
https://youtu.be/fUXdrl9ch_Q?feature=shared
Here are five teamwork tips for middle school students:
- Communicate clearly: Share your ideas and listen to others.
- Be respectful: Treat everyone on the team with kindness.
- Set clear goals: Know what you want to achieve as a team.
- Assign roles: Divide the work fairly among team members.
- Celebrate successes: Acknowledge and appreciate each other's contributions.
Additional Tips:
- Be a good listener.
- Be willing to compromise.
- Be positive and encouraging.
- Be willing to help others.
- Be proud of your team's accomplishments.
By following these tips, students can improve their teamwork skills and become more effective members of their school community.
"The earth laughs in flowers." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dr. Jeralyn Shaw, Principal
Mrs. Merrillee Chamberlain, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Emily Langston, Assistant Principal
Website: https://cvms.irondistrict.org/o/cvms
Canyon View Middle School
Location: 1865 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721
Phone: 435-586-2830, Fax: 435-586-2837