Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

Before we depart for Thanksgiving break, I would like to take a moment to express gratitude to all of our stakeholders.

To our PTA, thank you for supporting our student programs and taking care of our staff. Your work enriches our instructional environment.

To our parents and family members, thank you for your unwavering support. Thank you for being active participants in the work that we do!

To our staff, thank you for the time and energy you put into providing engaging and meaningful learning opportunities for our students. You work long hours and your job is not easy, yet you demonstrate true commitment each and every day to our students.

To our students, thank you for being you. You make coming to work a fun and enjoyable experience. Seeing you thrive in and out of the classroom brings joy to our staff. Keep up the good work!

We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable break. Please be reminded, campus and district offices will be closed November 25-29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great break! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

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Jaguar Boys 8th grade A team won their third straight game this week vs Hopewell with a score of 60-49. They are currently sitting in 1st place in district play. Players of the game were L. Meyer, T. Louk, and L. Haggerty.

Jaguar Boys 8th grade B team played a tough game vs Hopewell but ended in a loss with a score of 32-51. They currently have a district record of 2-1. Players of the game were A. Toshniwal, and B. Carroll.

Jaguar Boys 7th grade A team lost their game this week to Hopewell with a score of 39-53. Players of the game were J. Eugia, and N. Samuel

Jaguar Boys 7th grade B team won their game vs Hopewell this week with a score of 39-11. Their district record is 2-1 sitting in 2nd place currently. Players of the game were A. Balaji, and A. Sharma.

The Lady Jaguars took on the Hopewell Hornets on Wednesday night. All four teams took home the win against the Hornets, allowing the Lady Jags to continue with their undefeated records this season.

The 7th grade B Team won with a score of 20-2.

Top scorers were Samantha G., Hadley H., and Emma J. with 4 points each.

The 7th grade A Team won with a score of 31-9.

Top scorers were Joelle Y. with 10 points and Bradlee D. with 5 points.

The 8th grade B Team won with a score of 39-30.

Top scorers were Sophia M. with 12 points and Mia PL with 11 points.

The 8th grade A Team won with a score of 53-49.

Top scorers were Ally H. with 35 points and Makenzy H. with 9 points.

Way to go Lady Jags!!!

The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and conducting regular drills is an essential part of our preparedness efforts. During the drills, students and staff practice the procedures that would be followed in the event of a real emergency.

This week our students and staff practiced an Evacuation Drill. This drill is used to practice safely evacuating the building in the event of a hazard inside the building (ex: fire).

If you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Andrew_Carroll@roundrockisd.org.

Registration is open for the 2025 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee! Students can register at https://forms.gle/z8ZipU1dFGfsLd6DA .

Registration for this year's bee closes on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Registered participants will complete the preliminary bee online. Instructions for the online preliminary bee will be emailed to students after registration. The online preliminary bee must be completed by Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Students who qualify to move forward in the competition will be notified via email on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

The remaining rounds of the 2025 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee will be held in person beginning at 3:45 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the lecture hall.

Questions? Please email Robin_Brown@roundrockisd.org

Attention, 6th-grade Parents,

In order to enter the 7th grade, the state of Texas requires two vaccines; 1) TDaP and 2) MCV. The vaccines are usually given at a regular doctor's visit between 10 to 12 years of age. As your child receives those vaccines, please bring the immunization records to school. This way your child is ready next August. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Mina at mina_shimomura@roundrockisd.org.

Yule Ball

Cedar Valley All-School Dance

Friday, December 13th, 4-6pm

(sponsored by Student Council)

Wristbands go on sale Wed. 12/11/2024 during Lunch.

Please Volunteer and Donate to make this all-school dance fun and successful.

Signup to Volunteer or Donate Here

Presentation Topics will include:

• Graduation Requirements

• 4-Year Planning

• Advanced Academics

• Campus Life

December 3, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Round Rock High School

1100 Cafeteria

Please register here.

Give the GIFT of TRAVEL this holiday season! Mrs. Fooshee still has spots on our unforgettable international tour to Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest & Vienna and is offering a BLACK FRIDAY deal of $200 off if you sign up between Friday, 11/29, and Sunday, 12/1!

Please check out the QR Code for more details or view pricing, itinerary details and enroll here: www.eftours.com/2716432DH Sign up quick before spots run out!

**This trip is NOT sponsored by RRISD or Cedar Valley Middle School.**

Brown Santa donations: Monday, November 4th - Friday, December 6th

Starting November 4th, Cedar Valley will be hosting donation buckets for Brown Santa, a non-profit organization founded by the Travis County Sheriff's Office that brings holiday cheer to families in need. Every year, Brown Santa collects donations of toys and other essentials and distributes them to children and families who may not have the means to celebrate Christmas.

This season, let’s come together as a school community to make a difference! Here’s how you can help:

What to Donate: New children’s toys, stuffed animals, blankets, craft supplies, clothing, and other holiday essentials.
Where to Donate: Find the Brown Santa donation buckets placed in Jag Lobby
Other Ways to Help: Scan the QR code on the donation buckets to make a direct donation or browse Brown Santa's Amazon storefront to purchase items they need.

By giving a little, we can bring joy to families and make someone’s Christmas truly special. Let’s make this holiday season a brighter one for everyone—one donation at a time!

This toy drive project is a partnership between McNeil High School DECA and Travis County Sheriff's Office.

The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is from November 11, 2024 through December 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. On the morning of November 11th at 8:00 a.m. the links will be live and you can submit registration requests. After completing the online form, you will receive email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. Please keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.

TAG Referral Information:
TAG Referral Information – English
TAG Referral Information – Spanish

Please feel free to reach out to our TAG Counselor, Heather_Mills@roundrockisd.org if additional assistance is needed.

The CeVMS Cheerleaders are hosting a cheer clinic on Friday, December 6th from 4-6pm in the big gym. Cost is $20 and there will be a showoff performance at 5:45pm for family and friends to come see what students learned.

Signup is through the school store and a letter will be delivered to your student with more details after signup.

We can't wait to meet you and please reach out with any questions.

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

Boys Basketball Schedule

Girls Basketball Schedule

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