Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

We hope everyone has had an enjoyable week. This a good time to remind students to continue working hard and trying their best. This coming Friday (9/20) marks the end of a progress reporting time period (progress reports). Teachers are working hard to keep students on track, and students also need to do their part to stay on top of all of their work and deadlines. If students are struggling, they are encouraged to attend tutorials with their teacher(s). Progress reports will be visible in HAC on Sept. 26.

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

Jaguar Football Results VS Walsh

7th Grade B Team had a big win vs Walsh this week with a score of 14-8 and a standing record of 2-0 for the season. 7th grade B team players of the week were E. Ore, L. Nicholson, A. Taghiyev, and W. Garbade

7th Grade A Team fought hard again this week with a loss of 26-8. The Jaguar 7th grade teams are preparing for Canyon Vista next week.

8th Grade B Team had another big win vs Walsh with a score of 22-14. 8th Grade B Team is sitting at 2-0 in district play. 8th Grade B Team players of the week were W. Miller, B. Willson, T. Alagappan, and C. Daye.

8th Grade A Team played their best game of the season so far with a big team win against Walsh with a score of 16 to 6. 8th Grade A Team players of the week were L. Meyer, T. Olson, AJ Flores, A. Rivera, J. Durham, and The Offensive Line played lights out!

7A: 8-25, 25-9, 25-14

7B: 24-26, 27-25, 25-23

8A: 25-16, 25-16

8B: 25-13, 26-24

The Jaguar Cross Country Team competed at a meet at Stony Point High School on Wednesday. Help us in congratulating the following students...

Girls Top Performers (Out of 60 Girls):

Liz B. - 1st Place Overall

Samantha G. - 3rd place

Bradlee D. - 13th place

Sophie G. - 14th place

Boys Top Performers (Out of 104 Boys):

Isaiah O. - 6th place

Will M. - 9th place

Dimitri M. - 10th place

Luke M. - 16th place

Last year was quite a successful one for the band department. All three of our performing groups received Sweepstakes at UIL Concert & Sight Reading, which is not easy to do! The Jaguar Band program was only one of two band programs to do so in our region and it hadn't been done on our campus in almost a decade.

Our band directors, Mr. Owen and Mr. Alvarado, decided to send in recordings and apply for a couple of National Awards. The Foundation of Music Education has two categories, The National Wind Band Honors and the Citation of Excellence.

Over 400 bands applied for this nationally. To be in the top winning category, you need to place in the top 25% of bands that send in a recording.

This morning our directors found out that both of our bands were selected in the Winning Categories! We are very happy that our bands have earned National Recognition! Later this year we'll be adding two more banners to the back of our hall to mark the accomplishments of the 23-24 bands.

Much of this success is due to having an amazing Jaguar Family and being under the direction of our amazing band directors, Mr. Pete Alvarado and Mr. Jeff Owen. Way to go!

Please help me welcome our newest addition to the Jaguar Family- our new Art teacher, Mrs. Amy Payne! She started her journey with us on Monday afternoon and we are thrilled to have her join the team!

Mrs. Payne grew up in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a degree in Secondary Art Education. She has taught for 29 years in NM and Texas public schools. Mrs. Payne's husband also teaches and coaches in Georgetown, TX. They have 2 grown children and 5 grandkids. She loves spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs "Cowboy" and "Boots." She is thrilled to be a Jaguar at Cedar Valley Middle School.

Welcome, Mrs. Payne!

This reminder is for students who ride a bike or scooter to school: please be sure you are locking up all of your valuable items. We had a recent theft and we definitely don’t want this to happen to anyone else.

On Tuesday, September 24, Cedar Valley will have a vision and hearing screening day as mandated by the state of Texas. All the students in the 7th grade, all the students in special education, all the new students in the 6th and 8th grades will be screened. On that day, all girls in the 7th grade will be screened for scoliosis as well. If your children wear glasses or contacts, please make sure they bring or wear them on the screening day and every day. Only those parents whose children do not pass the screening will be notified in a few weeks. If you have any questions, please reach out to mina_shimomura@roundrockisd.org

Disco Fever Glow Party

Cedar Valley All-School Dance

Friday, Sept. 27th, 4-6pm

Wristbands go on sale Wed. 9/25/2024 during Lunch.

We need Volunteers and Donations to make this all-school party successful.

Signup to Volunteer or Donate

More info. to come.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for our students to interact in a fun and exciting way. Each grade level will be attending Reunion Ranch for a day of fun and games. We are looking forward to a good time!

Dates:

• 6th grade → Tuesday, October 8

• 7th grade → Wednesday, October 9

• 8th grade → Thursday, October 10

Price: $22 per student, includes activities, transportation, and lunch (hot dogs, chips, and soda).

Parents, please complete the following:

1. Pay the $22 fee online using the school store for each student attending.

2. Complete the permission form for each child attending.

• 6th grade form
• 7th grade form
• 8th grade form

FAQs:

• Can my child bring their own lunch?
• Yes, however the price will remain as $22.
• Can I join my child on the field trip?
• No, this is a student and school staff event.
• Will my child be swimming?
• No.
• What should students wear?
• Students should wear clothing that will allow them to be active, but should still be within the RRISD dress code.
• What will my child do if they decide not to go on the field trip?
• Students who do not attend the field trip will complete alternate assignments left by their teachers.
• Can students bring their phones?
• Yes, however they are responsible for its safekeeping and appropriate usage.
• Should students bring backpacks to school that day?
• Yes, they will be attending 1st, 7th and 8th period. Students will leave backpacks in their advisory teacher’s classroom.

For all other questions, please direct them to your child’s grade level administrator:

6th - Jennifer_Bingham@roundrockisd.org

7th - Marc_Scott@roundrockisd.org

8th - Andrew_Carroll@roundrockisd.org

We'd love to see you get involved in a club this year! Take a look at the club offerings and consider joining!

Please keep in mind the list is still being updated for this school year. We should have everything updated over the next week.

Round Rock ISD offers a wide array of services for advanced learners. To equip parents with information relative to department programming and opportunities, the Department of Gifted and Advanced Academics is hosting a state of the district event. During the event, staff will provide an overview of district gifted services and secondary advanced academic options and programming for students. Information about the TAGPAC and other parent engagement opportunities will also be highlighted. Please join us as we partner to support our advanced learners.

We look forward to having a crowd to cheer on our sports teams this year!

Football Schedule

Volleyball Schedule

Cross Country Schedule

It's an exciting time to be able to attend extracurricular events in RRISD. We all love it when a crowd shows up to cheer on our teams. Please keep in mind that attending such events comes with expectations. We ask that parents review these expectations with their students before each event.

Be Safe:

• Stay SEATED in the bleachers unless going to the restroom or concession stand.

• Items prohibited on campus are prohibited at games.

• Unsafe behavior such as horseplay, fighting, and running could result in being removed from the event.

Be Respectful:

• Use a voice level and appropriate language. Do not play music from your phone or portable speaker.
• Show school spirit with cheers or applause. Cheer for CeVMS not AGAINST the other team.
• Listen and respond quickly to instructions from adults.

Be Responsible:

• Follow guidelines for food & drinks.

• Throw away all trash before leaving the stands/gym.

• Call for a ride at the end of halftime. If a student is picked up after 15 minutes of the game ending, it may result in loss of privilege to attend the next game/ event.

These expectations apply to all RRISD extracurricular events. We hold high expectations for students as a spectator at Cedar Valley, but even higher ones when you are visiting another gym or stadium in Round Rock ISD.

Please be aware that students may be asked to leave the event if these expectations are not met. This will also result in losing privileges to attend other events for the school year.

Girls' Basketball tryouts will take place on October 21, 22, & 23, 2024.

7th Grade will be from 7AM into 1st Period Athletics.

8th Grade will be from 8th Period Athletics until 5 PM.

All athletes must have a physical on file with the coaching staff and all Rank One online forms completed to be eligible to tryout.

Athletes must attend all three days of tryouts to be considered for a team.

Please contact Coach Banks with any questions: kaytlynn_banks@roundrockisd.org.

Our teachers are here to help! In the event you need help with an assignment or understanding a concept better, please attend tutorials with your teacher. Please keep in mind, a pass is needed to attend tutorials in the morning.

CeVMS Tutorial Schedule

(posted in many areas at school, as well)

Spiritwear is now available to purchase through our online store! You can place an order anytime and it will be delivered to your child's advisory class within a few days!

Check out our new shirt design for the 2023/2024 school year! The shirt was designed by an eighth grade art student at Cedar Valley! Help support our school and teachers by purchasing a shirt today!!!

One of the best ways to show your student that education is important to you, is by volunteering at their school. There are lots of different ways to contribute your time, support and resources.

Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form below to help us match your interests with the school's needs (such as Staff Appreciation, Concessions, Fundraising or School Dances).

CeVMS Volunteer Interest Form

This does NOT commit you to anything other than possibly receiving emails when we need help in your areas of interest.

Beginning the 2024-25 school year, PTA Memberships will be completed and paid directly from the Texas PTA site.

For further Information, please visit Memberships.

All events at Cedar Valley can be found on the Cedar Valley Master Calendar.

Did you know that you can add the Cedar Valley Master Calendar to your calendar? Simply click on this link to access it and add it to your calendar!

Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to make donations and purchase your Cedar Valley merchandise at our one stop shop! Merchandise will be back online shortly.

To join PTA, click here. We're happy to have you on board!

Vision: Fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners

Website: https://cedarvalley.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 8139 Racine Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-428-2300
Facebook: facebook.com/rrisd.cedarvalley
Twitter: @cevmsjags

Front Office Staff

Administrative Associate - Principal's Office: Ms. Cristol Alvarez, 512-428-2316

Administrative Assistant - Counseling Office: Ms. Marilyn Beal, 512-428-2348

Attendance: Ms. Dana Harrison, 512-428-2305

Receptionist: Ms. Allison Samuelson, 512-428-2301

Registrar: Ms. Vicky Escruceria, 512-428-2315

Counselors

6th Grade Counselor: Ms. Gabrielle Kerr

7th Grade Counselor: Ms. Heather Mills

8th Grade Counselor: Ms. Elizabeth Guidry

Administration

Principal: Ms. Larissa Ortiz

6th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Jennifer Bingham

7th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Marc Scott

8th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Andrew Carroll

Nurse Clinic

Campus Nurse: Nurse Mina Shimomura

Records Specialist: Ms. Kristie_Rocheleau