Jaguar Tales

Hello, Jaguar Family!

It was another great week at Cedar Valley. Our students have been working hard to maintain their grades. As mentioned last week, if a student is struggling, they should talk to their teacher and plan to attend tutorials. Thank you to all of the amazing teachers and staff that have been helping our students! And thank you to all of the supportive parents helping at home! We want all Jaguars to be successful! Progress reports will be visible in HAC on Sept. 26.

Next week has important events and deadlines. Please be sure to take a look at the detailed information below.

9/24 - Vision & Hearing Screenings

9/25 - Payment and Permission Slips for Reunion Ranch Due

9/27 - Picture Day - Volunteers needed!

9/27 - School Dance - Donations and volunteers needed!

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz

Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org

512-428-2307

Jaguar Football Results VS Canyon Vista

Jaguar Football 7th grade B team won this week against Canyon Vista 22-6, keeping their undefeated season intact. Player of the game was Running Back L.Nicholson.

7th grade A team lost 16-12 in a close battle, and will look forward to Ridgeview next week.

The 8th grade B team won 14-12 with a last minute 80 yard touchdown run with time expiring to keep their undefeated season alive - Player of the game was C. Daye with the 80 yard touchdown run to win the game.

8th grade A team lost a defensive battle with a score of 6-0. The 8th grade A team will look to improve their record from 1-2 this coming week vs Ridgeview.

The Lady Jags took on the Ridgeview Panthers on Thursday night! All teams played with great hustle and heart. Congrats to 7A, 8A, and 8B on their wins!

7A: 25-23, 25-15

7B: 25-20, 23-25, 14-25

8A: 25-11, 25-22

8B: 25-15, 25-21

Alex, Gabi, and Alexander (left to right) competed in area swimming competition with their Round Rock Roadrunners this past weekend. They all brought home medals in the varied events. Congrats!

The CeVMS Cheerleaders are proud to support St. Jude Children's Hospital by fundraising for this important charity. Families never receive a bill for services at their facility and they dream of ending childhood diseases and cancer. St Jude is also the sponsor of our annual UCA Cheer Camp we attend. Advisory classes will accept donations for this fundraiser beginning Tuesday 9/24 and ending on Thursday 9/26. Click here to see our presentation.

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

Picture Day is coming - Friday, 9/27/2024

The photographers need help organizing students.

Click here to VOLUNTEER to be a Photography Helper.

Disco Fever Glow Party

Cedar Valley All-School Dance

Friday, Sept. 27th, 4-6pm

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

Signup and Click Here to Volunteer or Donate

(This is a fundraiser for the FAC, a special education classroom.)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Wednesday - Friday LUNCH

Buy Discounted Wristbands at Lunch

Bring $5 CASH

Friday

Lunch: Get Your Wristband

3:35pm Take ALL of your belongings directly to the SMALL GYM.

Buy food and merchandise tickets, while you wait for the dance to start.

4:00pm PARTY TIME!!!

NO ENTRY after 4:15pm.

NO RE-ENTRY if you leave campus.

Take your money and phone with you.

Leave everything else in the Small Gym! (It will be locked until 5:45pm.)

All food must be eaten in the hallway seating area.

Have fun and be respectful of others and the school!

5:45-6:00pm Parent/Guardian Pickup (parking lot by cafeteria)

Expected Price List

Wristbands (to enter dance): $5 at LUNCH (Wed-Fri), $7 at DOOR

$1 Drinks, Candy & Chips

$2 Pizza, Cupcakes, Popcorn

$1-3 Glow Items

NOTE: Cash Only

A note from campus administration:

In order to purchase a wristband and attend the dance, students must have no library fines and need to meet behavior and attendance criteria. Students will not be allowed to attend the dance if they have 3 or more tardies or receive a referral resulting in administrative disciplinary action during the week of the dance: Sept. 23-27, 2024.

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
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Time of Departure from CeVMS: 9:15am (we will not be able to wait for anyone who arrives late)

Time of Departure from Reunion Ranch: 1:00pm

Arrive at CeVMS: 1:30pm

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

Parents, please complete the following (Due Sept. 25, 2024):

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

**If you would like to sponsor another student, please send a check or cash to the counselor's office, labeled “Student Assistance.”

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 any 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

The annual District TAG Parent Night is happening September 24, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Cedar Ridge High School Auditorium. At this back to school session, parents will be provided an overview of district gifted services and secondary advanced academic options and programming for students. Information about the TAG parent advisory council and other parent engagement opportunities will also be highlighted. This is NOT an information meeting for the referral process. Please note, this event will not be recorded, so if you want to participate, you will need to attend in person.

Wednesday, September 25 at 7:55 a.m., Cedar Valley students are invited to participate in a Global Day of Student Prayer with "See You At The Pole" - hosted by FCA (the Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Students and staff are welcome to meet at the flagpole outside the Jag Lobby on Wednesday morning before school to take a moment and pray for our friends, families, teachers, and school.

The next meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be Thursday, September 26 at 7:45 a.m. in the lecture hall. All students are welcome.

“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.”

“The International Baccalaureate® (IB) enjoys a high level of respect and recognition among the world’s higher education institutions. For students, success in the IB often results in advanced standing, course credit, scholarships, and other admissions related benefits at many universities.”

McNeil High School is now officially authorized and is offering the full IB Diploma Programme to our junior and senior students. Students from McNeil HS feeder schools as well as Round Rock HS feeder schools may attend McNeil for the IB Diploma Programme.

Check out both of the linked videos to learn more about the International Baccalaureate programmes around the world and benefits from students currently enrolled.

The IB Diploma Programme - A Broad and Balanced Education

International Baccalaureate: Empowering Learners to Thrive and Make a Difference

Attention middle school students and parents/guardians:

It’s never too early to start looking at future options/pathways for your student during his/her high school years and beyond. If your student would like to start on the IB prep. pathway, please fill out this form with some basic information for the McNeil HS IB Diploma Programme Coordinator.

Certain classes will be highly recommended in middle school and during your student's freshman and sophomore year to put them on the pathway to participate in the IB Diploma Programme during the junior and senior year.

NOTE - filling out this form does not mean that your student will be automatically placed in the IB Diploma Programme at McNeil. It merely indicates that you are interested in the IB pathway for your student, and it will give the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator preliminary information letting her know of your interest. You will also receive additional information via email.

Additional information:

IB Diploma Programme Presentation

FAQ form - have a question about the IB Diploma Programme at McNeil HS?

IB Parent Pack

• Emilee Hinegardner, McNeil HS IB Diploma Programme Coordinator - emilee_hinegardner@roundrockisd.org

• Dr. Sonia Baker, McNeil HS Lead Counselor - sonia_baker@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.

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