West Word
A Weekly Update from Perkiomen Valley Middle School West
A Word from Mr. Creeden
Yesterday also concluded the end of the first vector for our 6th and 7th grade student's specials classes. Please remind your child to check their Google Classrooms for their vector two specials class on Monday.
As November approaches we are so excited to welcome our 7th graders participating in the hybrid model starting on November 9th for Group 1 and November 12th for Group 2. Below is our PV Activities Calendar for the months of November and December with reminders about student hybrid group days. Please see additional hybrid reminders below as well as other important information.
Quick Snapshot
- All Virtual Day on Tuesday November 3rd
- Hybrid Reminders
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- MAP Testing Information
- Picture Day Info
- Nurse Notes
- Online Book Fair @ West
- West Home & School Update
- PVSD Foundation Fundraiser
- Technology Help
- PV West on Social Media
- West Weeks At-A Glance
- Have a Wonderful Weekend!
ALL VIRTUAL DAY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3RD
Hybrid Reminders
6th/8th Grade Hybrid Groupings This Coming Week
Monday (11/2)
Group 2 (L-Z)
Wednesday (11/4)
Thursday (11/5)
Friday (11/6)
Attendance Reminders
As the first grading period comes to a close on 11/11 please check their SIS Parent Vue and any discrepancies you may have with attendance. If you have question or concerns please send an email to our attendance secretary, Brenda Continelli, at MSWattendance@pvsd.org.
Please indicate in your email the date of absence, student’s grade and the reason for the absence.
Lockers
Parent/Teacher Conferences
ParentVUE will open up for conference scheduling at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. Instructions for how to schedule a conference are located here. Please note the conference module referenced in the instructions will not be viewable until it is turned on at 12 p.m. on Nov. 9.
If you do not yet have a ParentVUE account, you will need to create one in order to access the conference scheduling module. To set up your account, please contact the helpdesk@pvsd.org to request an activation code.
MAP Testing Information
MAP testing will be taking place at West during the month of November. See the letter below from Laurie Smith, our Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction for more information on the MAP Assessment.
Picture Day Info
West Picture Day is November 10th and 12th! Picture Retakes are December 14th. Ordering will be done entirely online this year! Link coming soon.
November 10, 2020
Hybrid Group 1 - during the school day
Virtual Students (Last names)A-D 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Students (Last names)E-H 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Students (Last names)I-L 4:30pm - 5:00pm
November 12, 2020
Hybrid Group 2 - during the school day
Virtual Students (Last names)M-P 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Students (Last names)Q-T 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Students (Last names)U-Z 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Nurse Notes
IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE FOR ALL PV STUDENTS DUE BY NOVEMBER 8, 2020
Community Health and Dental in Pottstown can be utilized to receive free/reduced cost vaccines (if eligible). Their number is 610-326-9460.
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. It is highly recommended that while having their 6th grade physical, your child should receive their Tdap and Meningitis vaccinations to avoid having to return prior to the start of 7th grade for these shots. 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!
Online Book Fair @ West
It's a new school year... let's discover a new-found love of reading! PV Middle School West invites you to shop our Online Book Fair and support our school! The Fair runs ONLINE from November 1-14, 2020.
Our Fair will feature a Virtual Fair walk-through so you can experience the magic of the school shopping experience: Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and much more! All purchases will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!).
Don’t miss these two weeks of events, fun, and books. You will be eligible for free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.
The link to shop is posted on our Middle School West Library Webpage and on our social media apps.
West Home & School Update
Our West Holiday Spirit Wear Sale is open until November 18th. You will be emailed when the orders arrive to select your method of pick-up or if you want the order sent home with your student.
https://pvwest.itemorder.com/sale
We have a limited supply of the orange Perk Valley Strong t-shirts in Adult XSmall, Small and Medium. Email pvmswesths@gmail.com if you’d like one. Only $10.
Our next Home & School Zoom meeting is November 17 at 7pm. If interested in attending please email PVMSWestHS@gmail.com. All parents are welcome!
Home and School page http://mswest.pvsd.org/home/home-school
PVSD Foundation Fundraiser
We’re raising money for Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation, and we need your
help. It’s easy! No order forms, no checks to collect, no handing out items. Just send,
share, and shop. 40% of purchases go directly to our cause. Please see the flyer below for more details. Fundraiser ends 11/09/20.
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
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.
West Weeks At A Glance
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 9,10, & 11 - 6th/7th/8th grades Hybrid Group 1 (last name A - K) on-site
November 11 - End of First Marking Period
November 12 - Picture Day for Hybrid/Virtual Students in Group 2 (L-Z)
November 12 & 13 - 6th/7th/8th grades Hybrid Group 2 (last name L - Z) on-site