Jaguar Tales
October 6, 2023
Hello, Jaguar Family!
It has been a fast week, filled with many activities for students. As we move into next week, please be reminded that Monday, October 9 is a Staff Development day. There will be no school for students on this day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 10.
Have a great three day weekend!
Larissa Ortiz
Cedar Valley Middle School Principal
Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org
512-428-2307
PSAT Testing - Oct. 11
Cedar Valley Fall Dance
Last Friday our students were able to experience their first dance of the school year. It was a good time! Special thanks to our parent and staff volunteers. We couldn't have done it without you!
Cedar Valley Fall Choir Concert
The Cedar Valley Choir program put their talents on display on Tuesday night for their annual Fall concert. Each choir performed at least two songs and then all came together for one final song. It was a stellar performance by all!
Beginning Orchestra in Action
CeVMS Cheerleaders at St. Jude's Fun Run
The Cedar Valley Cheerleaders cheered on runners at last weekend's St. Jude's Fun Run. What a great way to support a community event!
Jaguar Football!
Congratulations to our Jaguar Football teams who took on Ridgeview MS this week. We are proud of their efforts on the field!
7th Grade A Team: Panthers 38, Jaguars 8
7th Grade B Team: Jaguars 18, Panthers 12
8th Grade A Team: Jaguars 14, Panthers 0
8th Grade B Team: Jaguars 28, Panthers 8
The Jaguars next games are against the Hopewell Hornets - 7th grade plays on Tuesday (10/10) at Stony Point High School & the 8th grade plays on Wednesday (10/11) at the Kelly Reeves Athletics Complex. We hope to see you there!
Lady Jaguar Volleyball!
Our Lady Jags Volleyball teams played Canyon Vista MS Thursday night. Way to go, Lady Jags!
- 7A: 25-22, 25-13
7B: 25-20, 20-25, 25-14
- 8A: 5-19, 25-20
- 8B: 25-23, 14-25, 15-25
The Lady Jags take on Walsh MS next Thursday night (10/12) - 7th grade plays away at Walsh and 8th grade is home. Please come cheer them on!
School Custodian Appreciation Day
On Monday we were able to celebrate the hard work of our custodians for School Custodian Appreciation Day. We are so grateful for all that they do to keep our school clean and safe. We love our Cedar Valley custodians!
Vision & Hearing Screenings
The state of Texas mandates all the 7th graders and students new to the district be screened for their vision and hearing. The mass screenings will happen on Thursday, October 12 during their Texas History classes. Those with eyeglasses or contact lenses will be screened with them on. Please make sure to send your child's glasses next Thursday and every day.
We're going to Greece in Summer 2025!!
Do you or your student(s) have a knack for exploring, sightseeing, and learning about history and other cultures?
Mrs. Fooshee is hosting a NON-SCHOOL Sponsored excursion to Greece in July 2025 and we will be doing just that! She wants to share her love of the travel experience and education. Think about how much of the math and art we know today originates from Greece! Students gain so much from world travel: compassion, networking, perspective, growth and independence, better academic performance and so much more!
All 6th, 7th, & 8th graders are welcome (even those going into 9th grade next year)! RSVP to our meeting on Oct. 11, 2023, to get more information! It's going to be quite the experience!
School Dance - Oct. 20, 2023
Día de los Muertos
All-School Dance
Friday, October 20th, 4-6pm
(sponsored by Spanish Club)
Wristbands go on sale Wed 10/18/2023 during Lunch!
We need Volunteers and Donations to make this all-school dance successful.
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
7th and 8th grade Girls' Basketball tryouts will be October 25-27, 2023!
All students must have a physical form on file and all RankOne online forms completed in order to be eligible to participate in tryouts. Any required form missing by the start of tryouts will result in ineligibility to tryout. This is non-negotiable. Below is the physical form and the link to the RankOne online forms.
All physicals must be completed by medical personnel. A physical is good for one year from the date of exam. If your student's doctor cannot provide a copy of the original physical and/or your student cannot be seen by their regular doctor before tryouts, below are some doctor offices that might be able to see them:
Ally Medical Emergency Room - Round Rock
2105 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665CVS Minute Clinic(s)
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/tx/roundrock/ (Any location)
All students interested in trying out for the team must attend all three days to be considered:
7th Grade will tryout October 25-27 from 7AM into 1st Period Girls' Athletics.
8th Grade will tryout October 25-27 from 8th Period Girls' Athletics until 5PM.
Physicals can be emailed to Coach Banks at: kaytlynn_banks@roundrockisd.org. All RankOne questions can also be directed to Coach Banks.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if any questions or concerns arise. Thanks!
Texas Stars - RRHS Night
Come out to support the Texas Stars AND Round Rock Dragon Nation! Next week is the Stars’ opening weekend, Friday 10/13 and Saturday 10/14, at 7 pm. Use this link to buy discounted tickets and a portion of the sales goes back to Round Rock Dragon Nation!
MHS FFA Invites you....
New Yard Signs Are Here!
Our new yard signs have arrived! They can be purchased on our campus e-store. Simply make the purchase online under the student's name and have your student bring their proof of purchase and their ID to the main office to pick it up.
Cost: $10 (includes tax) + $1.50 processing fee
Includes the sign and the yard stake
CeVMS Hoodie Pre-Orders
Cooler weather is on the way! The CeVMS 2023 - 2024 hoodies will be available for pre-order 10/02/2023 - 10/15/2023 on the CeVMS PTA Store website.
Hoodies will be heather gray, soft fleece with the 30th anniversary logo on the front and GO JAGS down the right sleeve. Hoodies are $30 each, are available in adult sizes XS - 3XL, and can only be purchased via pre-order.
Hoodie delivery is estimated for the first week in November and will be distributed to your student via their advisory teacher.
Questions can be directed to membership@cevmspta.org. If you have not already joined the PTA, be sure to add a parent and/or student membership during check out. Every membership counts. GO JAGS!
Spirit Day with Pizza Hut - Oct. 18
On Wednesday, October 18th order from11:00am - 11:00pm from any Round Rock location and CeVMS will get 20% of your order back. Use coupon code “hutgives” in the coupon field for online orders. See the flier below for more details.
Reflections Program
The 2023-2024 PTA Reflections theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”
The deadline for all entries is October 26, 2023. Choose one or more of the 6 categories to create new original pieces of artwork to express your creativity!
Not familiar with the Reflections Program? Check out these short videos to learn more about it! Reflections Program Introduction and 2023-2024 Reflections Call for Entries. Please download the Rules for participation requirements and to ensure your art meets the requirements for each art category.
For more information visit www.txpta.org/reflections or email reflections@cevmspta.org with any questions. Student Program Rules Packet (English/Spanish). Student Entry Form (English/Spanish). Click Here for the digital entry form.
Jag Lobby Reminders
In order to help things run smoothly, we ask that you please remember the following...
Lunch Cart: If you are dropping off a lunchbox for your student you may leave it on our lunch cart in the Jag Lobby. The cut off is 10:45 am, at which point the cart is taken to the cafeteria for students to collect their lunch during their lunch period. After this time students have to be called from class, causing a disruption to the teacher, classroom, and student's instructional time.
Deliveries: From 11:00am-2:00pm we are unable to deliver to classrooms. Any items dropped off during these hours cannot be delivered until 7th period.
Outside food: Fast food/restaurant food is discouraged as it creates a conflict with our supplier contracts.
Student pick up cut off time: Please take note that the latest we can call for students is 3:15 pm. After this time, we are preparing for after school dismissal.
The Just for Jags Direct Donation Campaign started Monday, September 18th and is a major fundraising effort for PTA. Nothing to sell or buy, just your tax-deductible contributions direct to PTA.
Did you know that Cedar Valley PTA school contributions benefit EVERY student at CeVMS? Help PTA continue our current support level and make it grow! CeVMS PTA uses these funds throughout our campus for software and technology purchases, classroom supplies and innovative learning materials, staff appreciation, scholarship opportunities, and SO MUCH MORE! Get additional information or make your donation today here.
Flyers and envelopes will go to students through their advisory classrooms. Cash, check, and credit card donations accepted. Find out if you can double your donation through your employer! Contact donations@cevmspta.org with any questions. We appreciate your support!
Attention 8th Grade Jaguars! The 8th grade Class of 2028 T-Shirts are available for pre-orders! Pre-orders will be accepted until 10/22 with estimated delivery before fall break. All sales help us find the 8th grade dance in May. Get yours before it’s too late!
CeVMS YEARBOOK 2023 - 2024
All the things you need to know about ordering the Cedar Valley yearbook and portraits this year are noted below. You can always find the most up to date information here.
School Pictures
School picture day has come and gone!If an order form never made it home, you can simply go to the website, prepayorders.com, enter the flyer code, 501723F25, and take care of your picture orders. Retakes/make-ups scheduled for November 9th.
Ordering a Yearbook
Yearbooks are currently available for purchase and have been selling fast! Click here to order your Jaguar Yearbook. There are only a handful of books left to purchase with the $10 discount promo code. The price will steadily increase throughout the year. The only way to guarantee a copy is to pre-order online! Seriously, don’t wait until it is too late!
8th Grade Student Recognition Ads
Don’t forget about those special pages in the back of the yearbook full of adorable pictures and sweet words from parents. Click HERE then scroll down to Recognition Ads to create and order your ad. This is a great way to congratulate and honor your child as you send them off to high school! There is limited space in the book for these ads, so please don’t wait until there is no more real estate for your precious babies!
The deadline to purchase Recognition Ads is February 8th!
If you have any questions, please contact Cedar Valley’s Yearbook advisor, Kathleen Johnston at Kathleen_Johnston@roundrockisd.org.
Book Fair - Oct. 23-27
For more information, please visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cedar_valley.
Happy reading!
Expectations for Students at RRISD Events
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 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.
Volunteers Needed!
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, Dances, Pet Clinic, etc).
This does NOT commit you to anything other than possibly receiving emails when we need help in your areas of interest.
Attendance Policies & Procedures For All Student Absences
- Students should bring their absence notes to the Attendance Office(in Jag Lobby) when they return to school from their absence(s).
- It is not necessary to call the school and report an absence.
- Students can communicate with their teachers and keep up with their assignments through Schoology.
- Absence notes are required to the Attendance Office no later than 2 days of return from absence.
- Absence notes should be from the parent/guardian and/or a medical provider if seen stating the student's name, specific date(s) missed, and reason for the absence.
- Late notes are still required to avoid possible truancy, but will remain coded as unexcused.
- Emails are not accepted as parent/guardian notes in middle or high school.
- However, we will take scanned medical notes.
- RRISD excuses student sickness and death in the immediate family.
- Please do not contact or send attendance notes for student absences to the teachers or school nurse.
- Filling out district covid reporting is recommended, but does not act as a campus absence note.
Please direct all attendance correspondence to the Attendance Office:
Dana Harrison
E-mail: dana_harrison@roundrockisd.org
Phone: 512-428-2305
Upcoming Events
10/9 - Staff Development Day (No school for students)
10/10 - Math Counts, Lecture Hall, 7:30am
10/10 - GSA Club, Rm 2115, 3:40-4:15
10/10 - 7th Grade Football vs. Hopewell at Stony Point HS, 5pm
10/11 - PSAT Testing (8th grade only)
10/11 - 8th Grade Football vs. Hopewell at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, 5pm
10/12 - Mass Vision & Hearing Screening (7th grade and all new to CeVMS)
10/12 - Tabletop Games (club), Rm 2115, 3:40pm
10/12 - Robotics Club, Room 1121-A, 3:35
10/12 - Girls Volleyball vs. Walsh (7th Away, 8th Home), 5:30pm
10/13 - Calm Amidst Chaos Club, Library, 3:45pm
10/16 - Rubik's Cube Club Meeting, Room 4104, 7:45am
10/16 - 7th Grade Football vs. Canyon Vista at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, 5pm
10/17 - Chess Club, Room 3109, 3:35pm
10/17 - Debate Club, Lecture Hall, 3:35pm
10/17 - 8th Grade Football vs. Canyon Vista at Canyon Vista MS, 5pm
10/18 - Spirit Night at Pizza Hut (for delivery) - more details coming soon
10/19 - Robotics Club, Room 1121-A, 3:35
10/19 - Table Top Games Club, Room 2115, 3:35pm
10/19 - Girls Volleyball vs. Deerpark (7th Home, 8th Away), 5:30pm
10/20 - Calm Amidst Chaos Club, Library, 3:45pm
10/20 - School Dance, 4-6pm
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!
Join PTA Today!
Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to purchase your annual PTA membership, make donations, and purchase your Cedar Valley merchandise at our one stop shop!
Cedar Valley Middle School
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
We are here to help:
Front Office Staff
Administrative Associate - Principal's Office: Ms. Jannina Johnson, 512-428-2316
Administrative Assistant - Assistant Principals' Office: Ms. Allison Chappelle, 512-428-2303
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
8th Grade Counselor: Ms. Gabrielle Kerr
7th Grade Counselor:Ms. Elizabeth Guidry
6th Grade Counselor: Ms. Heather Mills
Administration
Principal: Ms. Larissa Ortiz8th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Jennifer Bingham
7th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Andrew Carroll
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Gorman