Jaguar Tales
March 2, 2024
Hello, Jaguar Family!
This week we celebrated Kindness Week and students took part in recognizing kindness in others and showing kindness for each other. We hope our Jags will take kindness into the world each and every day. Special thanks to Student Council for organizing the events of the week.
Please don't forget that our book fair is up and running this week. Please stop by and pick up some spring break reading material! I'm always looking for YA book recommendations, so feel free to send some my way!
Looking ahead to the following week, please be reminded that there is no school March 11-15. The school and the district will be closed for Spring Break.
Have a great weekend! Go Jags!
Larissa Ortiz
Cedar Valley Middle School Principal
Larissa_ortiz@roundrockisd.org
512-428-2307
Jaguar Track Results
Boys Track Updates
Both Cedar Valley Boys teams finished in 2nd place at this week's track meet vs Walsh, Chisholm Trail, and Hopewell.
7th Grade Boys Highlights
Isaiah O. - 7th Grade Boy top point scorer and 1st place overall top point scorer of all divisions in the meet with 37 Individual points.
Isaiah O.- New Long Jump Record with a jump of 18'-10" (old record was 18'-6.5").
8th Grade Boys Highlights
Isaiah C.- 8th Grade Boy 2nd place overall point scorer with 27 individual points.
Leo B.- Broke his own district record from last week in the 2400m run with a new district record time of 7:26.88.
Girls Track Highlights
Haven M. - placed as #1 top athlete for 7th grade girls with 30 points.
Haven M. - placed as #6 overall top athlete amongst 7th grade boys and girls.
Seussical Jr. Musical
The CeVMS Book Fair is Here!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Book Fair - CeVMS Library
Feb. 29-Mar. 8, 2024
We need VOLUNTEERS to help the Librarian process sales.
Learn how to setup an eWallet for your student.
Or shop online.
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.
⬅️We will begin dropping little hints at the theme and look of this year’s book between now and the distribution day in May. The first hint is…it will be a SENSational book, and here is a little sliver of the cover.
Ordering a Yearbook
Yearbooks are almost sold out. Click here to order your Jaguar Yearbook. We will not order extra books to sell in person on campus this year; the only way to guarantee a copy is to pre-order online! Seriously, don’t wait until it is too late!
Last Photo Requests of the Year
A huge thank you to all the parents who have shared amazing photos of various special moments over this year. We have one final photo request for a special spread in the yearbook featuring kids doing unique sports or activities outside of school. We would love to have photos of students playing any of the following sports:
cricket
tennis
lacrosse
rugby
any of the martial arts
mountain biking
Please email your photos to Kathleen_Johnston@roundrockisd.org in JPEG format and include your child’s name and grade level. We need all photos no later than 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 6th. Thanks!
Blasts from the Past
If you missed your chance to purchase a 2022 or 2023 yearbook, you are in luck. The yearbook staff is selling some extra books ordered over the summer that were never claimed. The 2022 book is $10 and the 2023 book is $25 (half off)! Supplies are limited, so click HERE if you would like to reserve one of these amazing books.
If you have any questions, please contact Cedar Valley’s Yearbook advisor, Kathleen Johnston at Kathleen_Johnston@roundrockisd.org.
Cancelled: Popcorn With the Principal (Parent Session)
The Popcorn with the Principal Parent Session has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Any questions posed in the google form will be addressed individually. Thank you for understanding.
Spring Break - March 11-15 (No school)
Rising 9th Graders: APPLY for P-TECH
Eighth-graders - Apply Now for P-TECH Nursing Prep Early College at Cedar Ridge High School
Students earn their high school diploma PLUS gain hands-on work experience as a licensed vocational nurse AND earn certifications, college credit or their Associate’s degree for FREE.
Rising freshmen (current eighth-graders) interested in a career in nursing are encouraged to apply.
Tuition, textbooks, and transportation* are INCLUDED.
Discover more information and APPLY BY FRIDAY, MARCH 8. Students must submit their completed application, including three questions and educator recommendation, by Friday, March 8. Student acceptance notifications will start going out the week of March 25.
APPLY for P-TECH | Inscribe en P-TECH
For further information please visit our P-TECH website.
Save the Date - 8th Grade Dance - May 11, 7pm
Save the Date for the 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebration!!
This year's formal dance will take place on Saturday, May 11th, from 7-10PM at Cedar Valley MS!
Admission is FREE, along with free pizza and snacks, great music, karaoke, a photo booth, and much more!
This is a PTA-sponsored event, exclusive for 8th grade Cedar Valley MS students only. No outside guests or students from other grades will be allowed to attend. Parents can attend as volunteers only. Look for additional information on volunteering, donating, and reserving tickets coming out soon.
PTA Nominations
PTA is looking for new people to get involved next year! We are a volunteer run organization focused on improving the school experience for CeVMS staff, students and families. Please nominate yourself or others who could enhance our community using this form. The nomination deadline is March 11th. Submitting information does not require your participation. The nominating committee will contact each nominee with more information.
MHS Football Parent Meeting: Mar. 4
MHS Water Polo Info Meeting: Mar. 4
McNeil will have a Water Polo meeting for the inaugural 2024-25 McNeil water polo season on Monday, 3/4/24, at 4:30 pm, at McNeil. Incoming 9th graders and their families who are interested in water polo are welcome and encouraged to attend and meet Coach Foss.
MHS Summer Camps
McNeil summer camp registrations are coming soon and many are already open for sign-ups. There are camps for elementary ages through middle/high school, and all are led by McNeil coaches. Go to: https://roundrockisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List to view camp information and updates as new camps are posted.
Majestics in the Spotlight - Apr. 6
March is Women's History Month
(Click on the image for more info)
Upcoming Ambassador Chats
*UPDATED STAAR Testing Dates - Spring 2024*
**Please notes have been updated since they were last shared on Jan. 1. Please update your calendars accordingly.**
Our students will be taking the state-mandated STAAR tests this Spring. We kindly ask that our families avoid scheduling appointments on the days when their students are testing. Also please note, campus visitors will be limited on these days.
April 16 - ELA STAAR - Grades 6, 7, and 8
April 22 - Social Studies STAAR -Grade 8 only
April 23 - Science STAAR - Grade 8 only
April 26 - Math STAAR - Grades 6, 7, and 8 (includes Algebra 1 EOC)
More information about the STAAR tests can be found here.
If you have campus-specific questions about the STAAR test, please contact the campus testing coordinator, Jennifer_Bingham@roundrockisd.org.
AVANT Test for Placement and Credit (Language Testing)
Language testing is available for students to earn credits toward their graduation requirements in Languages Other Than English (LOTE).
Students at CeVMS should contact Ms. Liz Guidry (7th grade counselor) for a permission form to register for the Spring testing date of March 22, 2024. The completed permission form is due by March 8, 2024.
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.
Upcoming Events
All events at Cedar Valley can be found on the Cedar Valley Master Calendar.
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: VACANT, 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. Sherrin Gorman