Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

We hope everyone is enjoying the cooler temps! Our students celebrated Unity Day today and the nice weather made for a pleasant and enjoyable Unity Day Walk during advisory.

We hope you enjoy this week's Jaguar Tales as we celebrate our students' accomplishments and plenty of upcoming events.

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

Last weekend many Cedar Valley Orchestra students tried out for the Region Honor Orchestra. It is the biggest honor for all young musicians. Those students had to work very hard to go to the audition. We are very excited to announce the following students who made the Region Honor Orchestra 2024.

Please help us congratulate the following students:

Waverly W.

The Cedar Valley Honors Band and their directors, Jeff Owen and Pete Alvarado, were recognized by the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday night for receiving the Mark of Excellence, National Winners from the Foundation for Music Education!

Art students created Alexander Caulder inspired sculptures. Students focused on turning lines into forms, as well as the importance of variety and pattern in a work of art.

Artists from top to bottom:

Christopher MV, 7th period

Khilyns C., 7th period

AJ C., 7th period

Johanna D., 7th period

Our Lady Jags concluded their volleyball season on Thursday night against the Ridgeview Panthers! 7A and 7B went to three sets each. Both teams played hard and fought tirelessly before losing in the final points. 8A finished out their season with a win in 2 sets, and 8B brought home a win in 3 sets along with securing the title of District Champions! Below are the overall records for each team:

7A: 5-3

7B: 5-3

8A: 7-1

8B: 8-0

We are very proud of all our teams this season and their accomplishments!

There will be a low-cost vaccine clinic this Saturday at Round Rock High School from 8am to 1pm. If you have no insurance, one vaccine will cost $10/shot. If you have insurance, there will be no out-of-pocket cost for you. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to save time in line. Please see the flyer for details.

The 6th-grade parents, as your child receives TDaP and meningococcal (MCV) vaccines, please send their updated immunization record to school. TDaP and meningococcal vaccines are required vaccines to enter the 7th grade. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Mina at mina_shimomura@roundrockisd.org

Click here for the flyer.

Help PTA treat our staff like the MVPs they are during the staff appreciation lunch on Thursday, October 24th. To sign up to bring an item, please click here. If you'd like to help, but would like us to do the shopping for you, please click here to donate through our online store. Thank you!

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.

Please contact Coach Cearley with any questions: Jared_Cearley@roundrockisd.org

ATTN: 8th Grade Parents

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 · 6:30pm

Join us for Advanced Academic Night in the CeVMS Lecture Hall to learn more about RRISD's Early College High School, IB and P-Tech programs.

For questions about this event, please contact Liz_Guidry@roundrockisd.org.

**WARNING: This show contains prop guns and gunshot sound effects**

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

(ONLINE ONLY)

WEDNESDAY October 30th: https://roundrockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1411

THURSDAY October 31st: https://roundrockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1412

Tickets Buy One Get One FREE for all current or previous CeVMS Theatre Arts Students ONLY!

On Wednesday, October 30, at the McNeil High School Ag Farm, join the McNeil FFA and MHS Student Organizations to play games, trick-or-treat, and you can meet OUR Maverick ANIMALS! Come dressed in your best costume! Food, hot coco, and a s'mores station will be available. The Annual Halloween on the Farm is FREE. All ages are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! Park in the BACK Parking Lot and walk to the Farm. Click HERE for a MAP.

Students and staff are welcome to dress up in costumes on Thursday, October 31. We ask that costumes be school appropriate and meet the following requirements:

• Costumes must follow the RRISD dress code (p. 67 of Student Handbook)
• Staff must be able to identify students. No masks.
• Costumes must not hinder student’s ability to walk in the hall or participate in class, including PE. (no inflatable costumes)
• Props and accessories should stay at home (ex: masks, wands, weapons, etc.)

We also ask that candy be left at home.

Students who prefer not to dress up are encouraged to wear purple to show their Cedar Valley spirit.

**This opportunity is not sponsored by Cedar Valley Middle School or Round Rock ISD**

Do you or your student(s) love exploring, sightseeing, and learning about history and other cultures? Mrs. Fooshee is hosting a NON-SCHOOL/NON-RRISD sponsored trip with Education First in June 2026. We will explore the Iron Curtain and historical World War II to Gothic cathedrals and ancient cities that are more vibrant than ever! Cities include Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna! Mrs. Fooshee enjoys sharing her love of the travel experience and education of other cultures. Students gain so much from world travel: compassion, networking, perspective, growth and independence, better academic performance and so much more! All 6th, 7th, & 8th graders (AND siblings) are welcome!

Click here to RSVP to our meeting on Nov. 5, 2024, to get more information! It's going to be quite the experience!

**This opportunity is not sponsored by Cedar Valley Middle School or Round Rock ISD**

On Monday, November 11th, Cedar Valley will hold its annual Veterans' Day assembly.

Bella Voce, Honors Band, Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras, Varsity Theatre, 6th Grade Art students, McNeil High School ROTC, and guest speaker Joshua Wilson of McNeil High School AFJROTC will all be part of this event.

An assembly will be held for each grade level.

• Veterans from our neighbors at Brookdale Assisted Living will be in attendance at the 6th grade assembly during 1st period.
• 7th grade will attend during 2nd period.
• 8th grade will attend during 3rd period.

A reception will also be held in the Library from 9:00-11:00 am for Veterans from our Cedar Valley Family as well as Veterans from Brookdale. All adults attending the day's events on campus please check in at the main office.

We are looking for a few staff members, district staff, parents, and community members to serve on our site-based committee. This committee is made up of campus staff, parents, and community members. We meet to discuss and gather input on our Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). We discuss campus progress throughout the year, as well. This committee meets 3 times a year and our meetings will be at 4:05pm. All meetings will be in person. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please complete this form.

Reflections Program - Reflections has been an art program in many schools for over 50 years. The 2024-2025 PTA Reflections theme is “Accepting Imperfection”.

Students can express their creativity by choosing one or more of the 6 art categories in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts to create new original pieces of artwork that tell their unique story of what this year’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” means to them!

Who can compete? Any student whose parent/guardian is a current member of the Cedar Valley Middle School PTA. Not a member? Signup for a membership here.

The entry deadline is on Tuesday October 22 to the CeVMS Reflections Chair

Suneeta Belforte .

Please download the Rules for participation requirements to ensure your art meets the requirements for each art category entered.

• Student Program Rules Packet (English/Spanish).
• Student Entry Form (English/Spanish).
• Click Here for the digital entry form.
• Click here to explore the 2024-25 PTA Reflections Theme: “Accepting Imperfection”.

• Dance Choreography English | Spanish

• Film Production English | Spanish

• Literature English | Spanish

• Music Composition English | Spanish

• Photography English | Spanish

• Visual Arts English | Spanish

• Accessible Arts Rules English | Spanish

• Single Page Rules English | Spanish

• Student Entry Form English | Spanish

For more information visit www.txpta.org/reflections or email reflections@cevmspta.org 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