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
- Recognizing Red Ribbon Week @ West
- MAP Testing Information
- Picture Day Info
- Nurse Notes
- Online Book Fair @ West
- West Home & School Update
- Technology Help
- PV West on Social Media
- West Weeks At-A Glance
- Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Hybrid Reminders
6th/8th Grade Hybrid Groupings This Coming Week
Monday (10/26)
Tuesday (10/27)
Wednesday (10/28)
Group 2 (L-Z)
Thursday (10/29)
Friday (10/30)
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 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
Recognizing Red Ribbon Week @ West
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
Help Support our school with Box Tops for Education. It's so easy, just download the free app on your phone and scan your receipt! Visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/referred for more information and be sure to choose Perkiomen Valley Middle School West.
Do you shop on Amazon? If so, use Amazon Smile to earn money for your school. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect/145-0985912-5386012?ie=UTF8&ein=73-1727330&ref_=smi_ext_ch_73-1727330_cl
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
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
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 9,10, & 11 - 6th/7th/8th grades Hybrid Group 1 (last name A - K) on-site
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