West Word
A Weekly Update from Perkiomen Valley Middle School West
A Word from Mr. Creeden
Quick Snapshot
- Half-Day Wednesday October 21st
- Hybrid Reminders
- ParentVUE Reminders & Tips
- Bully Prevention Week Next Week @ West
- Middle School Sports Update
- Picture Day Info
- Counselor Corner
- Nurse Notes
- West Home & School Update
- Technology Help
- Drop-Off Table At West
- PV West on Social Media
- First Day Packet Info
- Weeks At-A Glance
- Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Half-Day Wednesday October 21st
Hybrid Reminders
6th/8th Grade Hybrid Groupings This Coming Week
Monday (10/19)
Tuesday (10/20)
Group 2 (L-Z)
Wednesday (10/21)
Thursday (10/22)
Friday (10/23)
Attendance Reminders
Please indicate in your email the date of absence, student’s grade and the reason for the absence.
Unless permission has been granted (more than 24 hours in advance) for extenuating circumstances, illness will be the only excused reason for your child to remain home for the school day. Reasons such as missed bus or overslept will not be considered excused reasons. We encourage parents to bring their child into school if they are participating in-person that day.
ID Badges
ParentVUE Reminders & Tips
Bully Prevention Week Next Week @ West
As a school will be recognizing bully prevention month this month in a few different ways:
- Bully prevention messages will be shared on our West social media accounts throughout the week. See below for information on our social media accounts.
- Discussing bully prevention with all students in advisory period during the week of October 19th.
- Celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday October 21st by wearing Orange. Students who are virtual on 10/21 are encouraged to submit photos of themselves wearing orange to the following Google Folder. For more information about Unity Day 2020 visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp.
- Each student signing a pledge when students are in-person during the week of October 19th or when they return in person at a later date.
Middle School Sports Update
In-person athletes arriving in the morning will enter the building and store their equipment in the locker rooms for the school day.
Social distancing and safety guidelines will be monitored and followed as students dress and prepare for their competitions.
Picture Day Info
Picture Days at West will occur on the following dates. Even if you choose not to purchase a picture package we are encouraging all students to get their picture taken for our West yearbook.
November 10, 2020 - Hybrid Group 1
November 10, 2020, 3pm-5pm (A-K) Virtual Students
November 12, 2020 - Hybrid Group 2
November 12, 2020, 3pm-5pm (L-Z) Virtual Students
Showstopper Photography will have contactless ordering this year. Be on the lookout for an online order link coming soon!
Counselor Corner
A video was created by one of our West counselors, Kristin Hildreth, for parents about coping mechanisms for parents and students as we are going through the pandemic. You can see the video at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrAQo8LYFGEbk5UCAnGhzN_wr7sXcIoQ/view?ts=5f80786d. The video will also be publicized on the district youtube channel.
Nurse Notes
IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE FOR ALL PV STUDENTS DUE BY NOVEMBER 8, 2020
Efforts to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 have led to many children not receiving routine preventative medical services. It is vital that all children receive recommended vaccinations on time and get caught up if they are behind as a result of the pandemic. Routine vaccination prevents illnesses that lead to unnecessary medical visits, additional outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, hospitalizations, and further strain on schools, families, and health care systems.
At this time, all Perkiomen Valley students must be compliant with the state vaccine mandates or risk exclusion to school on November 8, 2020. If your child requires vaccines, you have received an email communication from the nurse
Also, Mrs. Lind is accepting 6th grade physicals, and 7th grade dental exams. These forms can be turned in to the office, or scanned and emailed to Mrs. Lind at clind@pvsd.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Lind by calling 484-977-7210 extension 4. Please stay healthy and well!
West Home & School Update
PV West Home and School News
1. Please support us with Amazon Smile and Box Tops for Education.
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and link Box Tops to https://www.boxtops4education.com/referred)
Please visit our Home and School page for further details at
http://mswest.pvsd.org/home/home-school
2. Next Home & School meeting is October 20 at 7pm via Zoom. All parents are welcome to attend. Please email PVMSWestHS@gmail.com if interested in attending.
Technology Help
Email for Tech help, helpdesk@pvsd.org
Tech Support Zoom Room (Available 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, M-F)
https://zoom.us/j/96825432361?pwd=QTlYS2hzMk9FUmF0ZXhtWmhxalFWZz09
Drop-Off Table at West
PV West on Social Media
We would love to have you join our social media accounts to stay updated on the latest West news and happenings. Please see below on where to find each of our accounts.
First Day Packet Info
This year’s First Day Packet materials are being shared online. You can get to First Day Packets by going to PVSD website, select Parents and then select First Day Packets. Click on the folder that is for your child’s level. There are several forms that must be completed and returned to school. Those forms are:
- Limerick letter/authorization form
- Health Emergency Information from
- Symptom Monitoring Acknowledgement form
You may return theses forms in any of the following ways:
- Download, print, fill out the form and mail it to your child’s school
- Download, print and fill out the form, take a picture of it, and email it to your child’s building secretary (see emails below)
- Download, print and fill out the form, scan it, and email it to your child’s building secretary (see emails below)
Evergreen: dharp@pvsd.org
Schwenksville: wledford@pvsd.org
Skippack: pjacobson@pvsd.org
South: kajones@pvsd.org
PVMS East: dimelville@pvsd.org
PVMS West: csitron@pvsd.org
PVHS: nvenezia@pvsd.org
There is an optional publicity refusal form to complete - this only needs to be submitted if you do not want your child’s image used for publicity purposes in the coming school year. A student accident insurance form is also available and optional.
Weeks At A Glance
October 19 & 20 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 1 (last name A - K) on-site
October 21, 22, & 23 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 2 (last name L - Z) on-site
October 21 - 1/2 day in-service, dismissal at 11:30; Unity Day (Wear Orange)
October 26, 27, & 28 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 1 (last name A - K) on-site
October 29 & 30 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 2 (last name L - Z) on-site
November 1 - Daylight savings time ends
November 2 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 1 (last name A - K) on-site
November 3 - Election Day - all instruction will take place remotely
November 4, 5, & 6 - 6th/8th grades Hybrid Group 2 (last name L - Z) on-site
November 10 - Picture Day for Hybrid/Virtual Students in Group 1 (A-K)
November 12 - Picture Day for Hybrid/Virtual Students in Group 2 (L-Z)