Principal's Report
A Weekly Update from Perkiomen Valley Middle School East
A Word From Dr. Clune
It is wonderful to have fall sports in full swing as well as many virtual clubs and activities starting. You will see several listed in this newsletter. Please encourage your student to get involved in some activity where they can connect with other students. It is so important for a student's social emotional health to be involved.
Also please make note that there is no school this Monday (10/12/2020).
#EastROCKs
Speech & Debate Club
Our team empowers students to explore the exciting and challenging world of forensics-the study and practice of public speaking and debate.
PVMS East’s team competes against schools in rigorous speaking events including Student Congress and Speech events (such as Declamation, Dramatic Interpretation of Literature, 2-person Duo Interpretation, Extemp, Original Oratory, Poetry and/or Prose).
PVHS students coach and mentor the middle school team to function as a learning, growing, challenging, fantastic crew. Strong, intelligent, and collaborative, our team members take on interesting challenges and put our school on the map!
Our team meets virtually every Tuesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00. Please contact Miss. Testa, at catesta@pvsd.org if you are interested.
Tasty Tuesday Cooking Club
Join FCS Teachers Mrs. Anestad & Mrs. Foulke for some cooking fun on Tuesday afternoons. This is a VIRTUAL Cooking Club that meets Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00PM beginning October 20th.
You will cook along with these teachers preparing some tasty dishes. You will need to gather the ingredients from a selected recipe each week. Please contact Mrs. Anestad in Room 226 for more information. Join the fun in Google Classroom using code "r227s7t "
Art Club
Attention all you creative and artistic types! It's time to again sign up for Art Club for the 2020-21 school year. Art Club is open to grades 6th through 8th and will be meeting virtually once a week starting October 12th. All students whether past or present members need to fill out the Google Form to participate. Go to the link below and sign up.
ID Badges
Students are required to wear their ID Badge every day. This ID Badge will be used in the cafeteria, main office, cafeteria, library and counseling center. If a student forgets their ID Badge they will be issued a temporary badge in the main office. If a student loses their ID Badge there is a $5 replacement cost. A replacement lanyard and plastic sleeve is $2.
Zoom Expectations
Students are also expected to follow these guidelines.
- Turn their camera on so that we can see their face as well as the work that they are doing.
- Have an accurate picture of their face or an Avatar that resembles them if they do not have their camera on.
- Use their full name (No nicknames or fake names)
Thank you for your support. These few guidelines will greatly improve our virtual experience for everyone.
First Day Packets
https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/district/parents/first-day-packet-materials
Technology Help
If you are having problems with your Chromebook, please email the Technology helpdesk - helpdesk@pvsd.org There is also a Tech support zoom room for live help Monday - Friday 7:30 - 3:30
https://zoom.us/j/96825432361?pwd=QTlYS2hzMk9FUmF0ZXhtWmhxalFWZz09
Student scheduled to be in person but is sick and ok to participate virtually?
Parents should contact the attendance office to let them know that your child will participate that day virtually. Attendance will indicate that the student was present in class but not in the building (we need to know who is physically in the building at all times for safety reasons). While we appreciate students notifying their teachers as a courtesy, only a parent may contact the attendance office for our official record. Our attendance secretary at mseattendance@pvsd.org
Health Exams
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child. I can be reached at 610-409-8580 or emailed at tespersen@pvsd.org
PVTV
Yearbook
https://spark.adobe.com/post/goqNL4Yoa6JgZ/
The yearbook also needs pictures! Send pictures of your virtual learning experience or any selfies you can find from the summer/fall. Submit to mszwak@pvsd.org or smullowney@pvsd.org.
Stress Less Club
Stress Less Club will help you calm down during stressful times and cope with feelings of being overwhelmed and other big feelings.
Stress Less Club Times. Links can be found on East Activities Page
Teens:
(11-18 yrs.) will be on: 11/10, and 12/8, from 6-7pm.
A Message From East Home & School Association
This October - December local restaurants are donating 15% of sales back to Collegeville non-profit groups who partner with them and host take-out fundraisers.
Now more than ever restaurants and local organizations can support each other as public safety measures related to COVID-19 evolve. To set up a restaurant take-out fundraiser for Perkiomen Valley Middle School East Home and School just select a location and a date, then spread the world. Available restaurants near you include Elevation Burger and Shagun Fine Indian Cuisine!
Search Collegeville Restaurants Near Perkiomen Valley Middle School East Home and School
Perkiomen Valley Middle School East Home and School supporters simply treat themselves to a take-out meal on the day of your fundraiser. The restaurant will then send you a check for 15% of your group's sales!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Have an awesome day,
Bridget Letts
GroupRaise
P.S. This School Foundation recently hosted 3 take-out fundraisers with Applebee's and hit their fundraising goal! See how they did it here.
Important Dates
- Oct 12 - No school
- Oct 13 - Grade 6 Group 1 in school
- Oct 14 - Grade 6 Group 1 in school
- Oct 15 - Grade 6 Group 2 in school
- Oct 16 - Grade 6 Group 2 in school
- Oct 19 - Grades 6 and 8, Group 1 in school
Perkiomen Valley Middle School East
Email: sclune@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-middle-school-east/
Location: 100 Kagey Road, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 409-8580
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMSE/
Twitter: @PVMSEast