West Word
A Weekly Update from Perkiomen Valley Middle School West
A Word from Mr. Creeden
Quick Snapshot
- Half-Day on Tuesday January 12th
- Hybrid Updates/Reminders
- After School Homework Help
- Activity Wednesdays
- Reading Olympics
- Picture Retakes
- PV West Yearbook Announcement
- Middle School Winter Athletic Information
- Counseling Corner
- Counseling Groups @ West
- Change Demographic Information in Synergy
- Attendance Information
- West Home & School Information
- Technology Help
- PV West on Social Media
- West Weeks At-A Glance
- HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Half-Day on Tuesday January 12th
Hybrid Updates/Reminders
Hybrid Groupings This Coming Week
Group 1 (A-K)
Monday (1/11)
Tuesday (1/12)
Group 2 (L - Z)
Wednesday (1/13)
Thursday (1/14)
Friday (1/15)
Instructional Model Change Requests
COVID Questions
After School Homework Help
Activity Wednesdays
This weeks activity will be a bean bag toss tournament. There will be prizes for the winners. We look forward to an exciting time.
Reading Olympics
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stauffer or Mrs. Lesh at rstauffer@pvsd.org or dlesh@pvsd.org.
Picture Retakes
PV West Yearbook Announcement
Middle School Winter Athletic Information
PV West boys/girls basketball and middle school wrestling will begin on January 11. Please see the link below to the most recent Perkiomen Valley Athletics newsletter for more information.
Counseling Corner
It is a natural human desire to help others. As we show children how we can serve those around us the children understand better how others have needs besides themselves. They learn then to see these needs and how to step in without being asked. Also, they learn that as we help others it makes us feel better as people.
As you know this month we celebrate Martin Luther King day. This day has long been tied to doing acts of service in the community we live in. Ordinarily we also have a MLK day of service at our high school that many of our students participate in. Though this event students make crafts and assist in various activities that provide help to others.
This year within the pandemic we are quite limited in how we can help others but there are many ways as a family that we can help others on MLK day. You can write cards to local nursing homes, veterans, and or health care providers. You can deliver food or treats to healthcare facilities. You can clean out your closets for donations to charities. You can make crafts such as dog toys out of old tee shirts and mats for homeless out of plastic grocery bags. You can find more ideas at these websites:
Counseling may not seem the most logical place to inquire about service. The counseling department feels that service is an intrical part of a student’s social emotional health. We challenge each of you to find ways to celebrate this “day on, not a day off” with your family.
Counseling Groups @ West
The Counseling Center will be offering student counseling groups during the 2nd marking period. All groups will be created based on the information gathered from our student needs survey that will be shared with students. Parents are also encouraged to refer their children to any of the counseling groups listed below by contacting William Montgomery (wmontgomery@pvsd.org)
6th Grade Life Support- (During Advisory on Fridays) A loss group for anyone who is dealing with the death of any loved one in his or her family.
7th Grade Life Support - (During Advisory on Thursdays) A loss group for anyone who is dealing with the death of any loved one in his or her family.
8th Grade Life Support - (During Advisory on Fridays) A loss group for anyone who is dealing with the death of any loved one in his or her family.
SAFE Collective- (Tuesdays at 3:15 on Zoom) An after school club developed to work directly with students to create equity and actionable change within the PVHS community. SAFE Collective provides a judgement free space for students to have open discussions regarding race, gender expression, ability, and shape. From there we are developing actionable solutions and restorative justice practices to create change.
Lunch Bunch Friendship Group - (During lunch on Mondays and Fridays) for all students maintaining friendships while we are socially distancing at school and virtually. This will be an in-person group only.
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning) A group for students identifying as LGBTQ to create a safe and a judgement free space in school.
Executive Functioning/Study Skills - (During Advisory on Tuesdays) for anyone who wants additional help organizing or studying.
Change Demographic Information in Synergy
Attendance Information
If your child will be absent or missing any class time, please send an email (from the email you have listed in our new SIS system) to:
This will count as your call-out AND parent excuse. Please indicate in your email the date of absence, student’s grade and the reason for the absence. An absence is considered unexcused when the child’s school has not received an email providing an acceptable reason for the absence within a 3-day period.
You may also call our attendance line at: 1 (484) 977-7210, option 1. If you do this, you would still need to submit an email with the above information in order for it to be excused.
Any medical notes should be scanned in. When back to school (in person), any Dr.’s notes should be placed in the Attendance Box, right outside the Guidance Department.
If you have any questions at all, please contact Brenda Continelli at bcontinelli@pvsd.org.
West Home & School Information
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 January 12 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
January 11 & 12 - Hybrid Group 1 (A-K) on-site
January 12 - 1/2 Day for students, West Home & School Meeting, 7PM
January 13,14 & 15 - Hybrid Group 2 (L-Z) on-site
January 13 - Activity Wednesday (Bean Bag Toss Tournament) - 2:30-3:45PM in Cafeteria
January 14 - After School Homework Help - 2:30 - 3:45PM in Library
January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School For Students
January 26 & 28 - Picture Retakes - 1:00-4:00PM in Auditorium
February 1 - End of 2nd Marking Period