"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!
PFSO Fall Into Giving
PFSO's annual fundraiser begins Monday, October 7th and runs through October 21st!
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..
CVTV Season 14 Episode 2
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!
In This Weeks Episode:
- Cheer Tryouts
- E Sports
- Getting to Know Mrs. Fernandez
- Boys Soccer
OUPSF Celebration of Schools
Join Us for the Celebration of Schools Event!
Come celebrate the dedication and achievements of our schools, students, teachers, and community on Wednesday, October 9th at Canyon High School. The event will feature a welcome reception, college and career program showcases, a buffet dinner, student performances, and inspiring presentations. Together, we can support the future success of OUSD students from TK-12 by promoting college and career readiness.
Tickets are $45 per person – purchase yours at link.
Interested in sponsoring? Visit link for sponsorship opportunities.
8th Grade Washington DC - Philadelphia Trip Virtual Meeting
Washington, D.C.-Philadelphia Summer Trip:
Mr. David Daniels and Mr. Rich Ramus will host an information meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 7 p.m. via Google Meet. The meeting will go over details of the trip and provide information on how to register. The trip dates are June 14-18, 2025. Email Mr. Ramus at rramus@orangeusd.org for more information.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/fyo-mdzo-xcs
CV Family Night at Medieval Times
Through CVs History Department and Mrs. C (Waterbury)... Join us for a night of FUN and COMPETITION at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament! This is not a fundraiser, just an opportunity for families and staff to enjoy an evening together!
WHAT: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
WHERE: Medieval Times, 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 8:00pm
COST: Adults: $56.73 Children: $38.73
See Flyer for purchase details. Reserve your tickets by October 8th.
ELAC Meeting
Cerro Villa's Next ELAC Meeting will take place on...
- Thursday, October 10th
- @ 8:30 am
- CVs Library
See Flyer for details: ELAC Meeting
Lifetouch Photos
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
- ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
- CODE: F202410OFF
- EXPIRES: July 31, 2025
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
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
VP Jr. Cheer Clinic
VP Cheer is calling all aspiring Cheerleaders to perform at VP Football Game!
Who: Ages 5 - 13 (Girls and Boys)
What: Clinic - October 19th, 10 am - 1 pm (VPHS)
Game - October 24th, 6:15 pm (Fred Kelly Stadium)
Registration: Deadline to register is October 10th
Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club (OMCBC)
Check out the latest news with OMCBC (Orange Mandarin Community Booster Club).
- Become a member!
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 Public Library
Check out Orange Public Library Teen Opportunities!
- Teen Innovation Lab, grades 7-12
- Teen Expression Space: Grades 7-12, may submit original artwork to display in the teen zone
Orange Public Library & History Center
407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
714-288-2418 · orangepubliclibrary.org
Community-Preservation-Innovation
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
Chinese Yo-Yo after school classes
Please see flyer for information on the After School Chinese Yo-Yo classes, held on Wednesday's!
October 7: Soccer - Girls (home) vs El Rancho, Boys @ El Rancho, 3:00pm
October 7: Fall into Giving FUNDRAISER begins!
October 9: Celebration of Schools @ Canyon HS, 4:30
October 10: ELAC meeting, 8:30 am in CV Library
October 11: CV Family Night at Medieval Times, 8:00pm
October 14: Soccer - Girls (home) vs Mcpherson, Boys @ McPherson, 3:00pm
October 15: PFSO meeting, 8:30am in CV Library
October 17: Parent - Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 5:30pm
October 25: CV Family Night @ CV
November 1: Minimum Day, 12:34 dismissal
November 1: 8th Grade Dance, 12:34 pm - 2:00 pm
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 Santiago:
Girls: A and B teams = Loss
Boys: A team = Loss, B team = Win
Records:
Girls A: 2-1, Girls B: 2-1
Boys A: 2-1, Boys B: 2-1
Monday, 10/7 Games:
Girls: home vs El Rancho
Boys: @ El Rancho
Games begin at 3:00
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!
VPE, Serrano, Nohl Canyon Dads Club Poker Night
Villa Park Elementary in collaboration with Serrano and Nohl Canyon Dads Clubs is hosting the Annual Dads Club Poker Night at the Villa Park City Hall on October 19th. If interested please see flyer!
About PFSO
https://www.cvpfso.org/ - visit the PFSO website to learn about all the opportunities to get involved.
Next PFSO Meeting: October 15th at 8:30 am in the CV Library
What is the PFSO?
The Cerro Villa Parent Faculty Student Organization (PFSO) is a non-profit organization that assists the faculty and staff in enhancing the education experiences of our children.
The PFSO assists with many programs around the school, including dances, Student of the Month, Honor Society, and the 8th Grade Promotion Party. Without your support, these events would not be possible. Most importantly, the PFSO also supports the faculty and staff at Cerro Villa in acquiring items they need for their classrooms in order to enhance our children’s educational experiences.
Our PFSO meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the CVMS Library.
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
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
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Safety
Please use extreme caution when dropping-off/picking-up your children. Cerro Villa is located between Serrano Elementary and Villa Park High School, creating a large amount of traffic. Please be aware of designated cross-walks on Serrano Avenue.
- Pull to the curb to drop-off/pick-up students (Do Not stop in traffic and allow students to cross into the street to exit/enter automobile.
- When dropping off in the front parking lot, please PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD before your child exits the car.
- Students should always use the crosswalk at the Serrano curve.
- Crosswalk on Nichols/Serrano intersection is signal only - use caution
- Have a pick-up spot that works for your family.
- Traffic is most heavy between 8:05-8:15 and 2:58 - 3:10. If convenient, please drop-off/pick-up outside of these times.
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
Cerro Villa Middle School
Email: CerroVillaPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.cerrovilla.org/
Location: 17852 Serrano Avenue, Villa Park, CA 92861, USA
Phone: 714.997.6251
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CerroVillaOUSD
