The Panther Press
December 2019
The IB Learner Profile
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School
Middle Years Programme Model
PVMS Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a rigorous, world-class education which inspires students to become active, compassionate, and collaborative lifelong learners who understand and respect other people and their differences.
Pine View Middle School is Pasco County's First International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School
We are so excited to partner with you through this next phase in our journey!
Interested in the IB Diploma Program at LOLHS? Important Information below!
An important message for Year 3 students/families interested in applying for the IB Diploma Programme at LOLHS:
Here at PVMS we are fortunate to offer the Middle Years Program to all of our students. As you plan for high school, LOLHS would like to remind you that their IB program, which starts with the pre-IB years in 9th grade, is a magnet program and any and all students (even if you are zoned for LOLHS) who would like to be part of the program must apply through the district school choice website. The window to apply is December 3-13th and there will be a writing/math sample day at LOLHS on January 11th from 8:30-10:30 for students who have applied.
FFA Citrus and Tool Results!
Drumroll...the Citrus and Tool results are in much sooner than expected.
Our Tool team placed 54th out of 68 teams and 2 of the team members will be able to return next year and do even better!
Tool Id team members were Nathan Hull 110, Hailee Porterfield 115, Mallory Bowman 115, and Lindsey Daignault 135 (team score 360)
Citrus Judging we placed 21st of 27 teams.
Citrus team members were Sarah Clay 202, Courtney Whitman 202, Gracie Bagley 162, and Kadence Wolden 158 (team score 566)
Congratulations ladies and gentleman!
All-State Middle School Honor Band
All County Band Students
Apps parents should know about
Here's some very helpful information from the Sarasota Sheriff to keep you children safe online:
myStudent Portal- Check Grades!
IB Learner Profile of the Month: Open-minded
December- Open-minded
As a PVMS Family, we focus on a different IB Learner Profile (a trait that we strive to display to become the best people possible) every month. For Deember, we are focusing on being Open-minded. We are Open-minded when we show that we understand and appreciate our own culture and personal history and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of others.. PVMS staff members will award PBIS points to students who are displaying that they are Open-minded. Teachers will also be choosing students for “Student of the Month” who are an example to others in exemplifying that they are Open-minded. We encourage students to wear brown on Fridays during December to represent our Learner Profile of the month.
You will see signs displaying the Learner Profiles throughout the school. The profiles are also posted above the white board in each classroom. Teachers have a second set of magnetic Learner Profiles that will make it easier to highlight which Profiles are relevant to the current classroom activity.
Risk-taker Students of the Month
Year 1 Risk-taker Students of the Month
Year 2 Risk-taker Students of the Month
Year 3 Risk-taker Students of the Month
DIstrict FInals and Quarterly Checks Schedules
Pasco Pathways Window Information
Want a PVMS Hoodie or a Sweatshirt??
Fortify Florida
A link to FortifyFL is available on all staff and student my Pasco Connect accounts. Pasco County Schools will soon be adding FortifyFL information to each school website and the Pasco County Schools website. FortifyFL information is also available to each student and family on the inside back cover of the 2019-2020 student planner.
#IBCommunicator Weekly School Connect Message from Principal Warren
2019-2020 Athletics
- a 2.0 from the previous semester GPA (current Year 1 and 2 students' eligibility will be determined based upon 2nd semester of the 2018-2019 school year
All forms and information can be found on the PVMS webpage under the "Athletics" tab under "School Information".
Shout-outs for PVMS Staff!
"Never underestimate the power of a random compliment."
Planner
PVMS Weatherstem
Reporting a Student Absence
1. Go to the PVMS website and click on Absence located under the “Contact” tab.
2. Send in a note upon your student’s return to school.
Remind Codes and Syllabi
Family website for Math Resource
Dance Department Performance Date
PBIS Store and Letters
Are you interested in volunteering? Corporal has an opportunity!
Flu Information
Florida PTA Legislative Conference
Please see the link here for more information!
Year 1 Resource Sheet
Exploravision Has Come to Year 3 Sciences!
Adventure Society
Adventure Society has three upcoming trips with spots still available!
England, Ireland & Scotland 2020
Japan 2020
Italy, Greece & the Greek Isles 2021
Links are on the PVMS website under Students>Clubs>Adventure Society
Year 3 End of Year Activities
It may seem early, but now is the time to begin thinking about the end of your child’s middle school experience. We have several promotional activities planned.
Friday, May 15, 2020: Year 3 Universal Studios’/Islands of Adventure’s Gradventure
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 9-10 a.m.: Year 3 Community Project Celebration
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at LOLHS: Year 3 Dance
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10 a.m. –12 p.m.: Year 3 Awards
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 12-2:40 p.m.: Year 3 Lunch/Field Day
On Friday, May 15th students are off to Orlando to celebrate the end of their middle school years with other Year 3 students from around the state at Universal Studios’/Islands of Adventure’s Gradventure.
On Tuesday, May 26th Year 3 students are invited to dress their best and dance the night away at Land O’ Lakes High School. Snacks, beverages and great memories are included. The theme and more information will be announced, as we get closer to the dance.
The last day of school, Wednesday, May 27th, starts off with an awards assembly for our Year 3 students. Parent invites will be sent home for those students being recognized in May. The awards assembly is then followed by lunch and Year 3 Field Day. Details will be announced as we get closer to this celebration.
Odyssey of the Mind
Enjoy thinking outside the box? Join Odyssey of the Mind! Participating in Odyssey of the Mind provides you the opportunity to learn creative problem solving, teamwork and self-reliance while having fun solving a problem and creating a presentation with your own ideas and those of your team mates. Although you have an adult coach (usually a parent) to support and advise you, all the ideas and the work on the solution come from the team members. It all culminates in a multi-school regional competition in late February/early March and a chance for the highest scored teams to compete at the State Tournament in Orlando and maybe even the OM World Finals.
Interested students (and adults interested in coaching a team) can complete the form at: https://pvms.pasco.k12.fl.us/4297-2/
For more information please contact Pine View’s OM coordinator Nilsa Calabria, by email at ncalabri@pasco.k12.fl.us, or by phone at (813) 794-4800, Ext. 44901 or (813) 618-8995.
Birthday Grams Available!
Staff Shout Outs!
Caring Communicator Thinker! Ms. Myers goes above and beyond as an educator. She recognized my sons need for extra help and had went out of her way to help him. Not all students learn the same way and my son IS different. She thought outside the box (open minded) to give him a computer to help with writing. She has communicated with me without me begging or initiating it. She had emailed me progress numerous times. As a risk taker, she even text messaged me his progress! Not many teachers text parents in fear of a parent using the number inappropriately but she took a risk! I almost cried when I got her message. She has also done phone conferences with me. She vowed to help him become a better writer and I firmly believe it to be the truth! She cares 110% about my son and his education to make him better! I wish we could take her with us to high school! I’m so happy to be in partnership with her this year to educate my son.- Ms. Gallagher
Mrs. Fuqua always goes above and beyond to assist every student and parent. She has helped my family and I navigate the middle school years with ease, Grace, kindness and compassion. Without her, our experience would not have been half as knowledgeable for this parent. Thank you, Mrs. Fuqua!
From the moment we met Ms. Fultz, she challenged our student with being opened minded to trying something new. Through that, our student has grown to enjoy playing an instrument he likely would have not tried. Her passion for music and talent in teaching students is amazing. We are in awe at how she keeps multiple bands organized and learning when each student is learning something different and at varying places. She is admirable and we feel blessed our son has her as a music mentor.- Ms. Spilotro
I was at lunch and she asked me how my recovery was going and I replied with "Bad they just added two more courses, to which she said I was doing good and she told me to stay positive so I will. Thank you Mrs. Warren.” - Anaya
Becky Cardinale has the warmest disposition, we have thrived on her guidance while being a part of the Panther family. Even before our first day in PVMS we were lucky enough to be deciding between Imagine School & PVMS. We had no idea what IB meant and wanted to make an educated choice after an open house @ Imagine. I called the school & was directed to Becky, wow she took the time to explain the concept and the behaviors pertaining to this particular curriculum. I was hooked then and there, shocked I was not sent to a voicemail system. Becky has been not only approachable but inviting since that first day and now in Year 3 I still know if I have a question I can go to Becky, she takes the time to help me or direct me to my best resource. Becky always has a huge smile every time we see her & she is so appreciated, we just wanted to let her know how much we appreciate her. IB Learner Profiles? Thinker, Knowledgeable, Balanced & Caring We love Becky!- Mrs. Sosulski
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Email: rcardina@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pvms.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 5334 Parkway Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-4800
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