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Summer Reading CafePerkiomen Valley School District believes it is critical for students to foster positive reading habits in order to develop as lifelong learners. The district's summer reading program exists to inspire a lifelong love of reading and to maintain and sharpen one's reading and thinking skills. Students in Stephanie O'Brien's seventh grade ELA classes shared their summer reading selections with their classmates during a Summer Reading Cafe activity. With soothing background music and table cloths on the desks, students cycled around the room sharing some highlights of their selections. | Learning StationsThe Need for Speed! Students in Mr. Patterson eighth grade science classes participated in an action packed lesson about speed. In small groups, students chose and performed three different forms of motion over a set distance. They conducted three trials for each mode and determined the average time it took to cover the distance. Then they computed the velocity of each mode using the formula Velocity = Distance/Time to determine which mode resulted in the greatest velocity. | Forms of Government Lava Challenge Students in Bradley Merkl-Gump's eighth grade social studies classes participated in an exciting activity that demonstrated how different forms of government would impact an emergency situation. Based on the classic Lava Crossing Challenge team building exercise, the students organized according to five different forms of government; Direct Democracy, Despotism, Monarchy, Oligarchy and Republic/Representative Democracy. Then they were tasked with getting all of their classmates across a "lava field" to safety. |
Summer Reading Cafe
Perkiomen Valley School District believes it is critical for students to foster positive reading habits in order to develop as lifelong learners. The district's summer reading program exists to inspire a lifelong love of reading and to maintain and sharpen one's reading and thinking skills. Students in Stephanie O'Brien's seventh grade ELA classes shared their summer reading selections with their classmates during a Summer Reading Cafe activity. With soothing background music and table cloths on the desks, students cycled around the room sharing some highlights of their selections.
Learning Stations
The Need for Speed! Students in Mr. Patterson eighth grade science classes participated in an action packed lesson about speed. In small groups, students chose and performed three different forms of motion over a set distance. They conducted three trials for each mode and determined the average time it took to cover the distance. Then they computed the velocity of each mode using the formula Velocity = Distance/Time to determine which mode resulted in the greatest velocity.
Forms of Government Lava Challenge
PV West Meet The Teacher Night
MTTN Schedule - Please see the MTTN Schedule below.
MTTN Parking - As you arrive, parking attendants will assist you to a parking lot and spot on our campus.We encourage parents to carpool as we are anticipating a large attendance.
STAR and LinkIt Assessments
The STAR Assessments by Renaissance, STAR Reading and STAR Math, are comprehensive literacy and math universal screeners that are computer adaptive. These assessments will provide teachers with current, reliable and valid data quickly so they can target instruction, monitor progress, provide students with instructional materials, and intervene and enrich where needed. Student reports will be provided to families after each assessment.
The LinkIt! Benchmark assessments help teachers determine student progress on specific topics in Language Arts and Math that are expected learning in a particular grade level/course. The LinkIt! assessments indicate progress on state standards, assisting teachers to target areas of instruction.
LinkIt! Benchmarks will occur a minimum of two times during the school year.
The following provides parents with more information on the STAR Assessments and the LinkIt! Benchmarks and how they are used
Parents Guide to STAR Assessments
Maximizing instructional time for our students is paramount and performance data supports our teaching staff in designing more purposeful and targeted instruction. Our goal is to make sure that every child is on target for success, and we thank you for your continued efforts at home.
Sincerely,
Amy L. Sacks, Ed.D
Data, Quality & Assessment Administrator
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Picture Day @ West Picture Day at West is scheduled for Thursday September 22nd. There is no paperwork or picture form to hand in to be photographed. All ordering is done online prior to picture day and all students will be photographed. For information on how to order pictures for picture day please see our PVMS West Picture Day Flyer | FALL BAND NIGHT Friday, September 16, 2022 The MS West & East 7th & 8th grade bands perform at the Varsity Football game with the PVHS Marching Vikings. Come out and cheer on your band as they cheer on our Varsity Football Team. | PV West Rocket League eSports Club The Rocket League eSports Club is starting on September 29. Games will be on Thursday nights from the comfort of your own home. And it's FREE! Members form teams of 3-5 players and are matched up against other teams from across the country to compete in an 8-week tournament. Members can play on all platforms that support Rocket League. Contact Ms. Yeager at kyeager@pvsd.org, if you are interested. |
Picture Day @ West
FALL BAND NIGHT
PV West Rocket League eSports Club
West Home & School Information
Back-to-school Spirit Wear Sale!
Once again H & S is holding a spirit wear fundraiser to start the new school year.
The PV West spirit wear sale is now open. This is a great time to purchase some new spirit wear showing your PV West School Spirit.
The sales ends September 11th. Orders will be delivered to the school 2 - 3 after the end of the sale.
A portion of all sales will go back to Home & School.
Contact Jodi Lieb with any questions - jodilieb@verizon.net.
Counselor's Corner
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
For more information about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as well as additional resources please visit https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month
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Dress Code Students are reminded to wear clothing of their choice that is comfortable but does not expose the midriff, undergarments, or private parts. Violations of this dress code may result in a warning from the teacher or an administrator, and/or the request that a change of clothing be supplied by the parent/guardian. For more information about the dress code please see page 12 of our PV 2022-2023 Middle School Student Handbook. | Cell Phones Students are reminded to keep cell phones off and away during school hours unless instructed by teachers to bring them to class for learning purposes. If you want to contact your child during the school day please contact the West main office at 484-977-7210 and we will be sure your child gets the message asap. If a student is seen using their cell phone without permission it may be confiscated. Confiscated phones will be returned to students at the end of the school day, but may result in disciplinary action. | Procedure for Administration of Medications in SchoolNo medication should be in the student’s possession (pockets, lunch, purse/handbag, or backpack). All medications are to be delivered directly to the nurse’s office and kept in the health room unless otherwise designated by the school nurse. Please contact our school nurse Sharon Saks at ssaks@pvsd.org with any questions. |
Dress Code
Cell Phones
Procedure for Administration of Medications in School
No medication should be in the student’s possession (pockets, lunch, purse/handbag, or backpack). All medications are to be delivered directly to the nurse’s office and kept in the health room unless otherwise designated by the school nurse. Please contact our school nurse Sharon Saks at ssaks@pvsd.org with any questions.
After School Back To School Bash @ West
The Back To School Bash is free for students to participate in, but there will be food to purchase at the event. There will also be music and activities such as Bingo, and yard game tournaments such as Cornhole, Can Jam, Spike Ball, Nine Square, Volleyball, Basketball, and more.
PV West Athletic Update
At our recent home football games, administration has observed the need for greater oversight of our elementary and middle school students. For the remainder of the football season, these students must be accompanied by an adult to gain entry into the game. Student safety is our highest priority and we appreciate your support.
Upcoming West Athletic Schedule
Girl's Soccer
Tuesday September 20th (Scrimmage) - Home vs. Phoenixville (3:45)
Thursday September 22nd (Scrimmage) - Away vs. Arcola Intermediate School (3:45)
Football
Tuesday September 13th (Scrimmage) - Home vs. Upper Merion Middle School (3:45)
Tuesday September 20th - Away vs. Pottsgrove Middle School (3:45)
Field Hockey
Thursday September 22nd (Scrimmage) - Home vs. Phoenixville Area Middle School (3:45)
Tuesday September 27th (Scrimmage) - Away vs. Arcola Intermediate School (3:45)
Cross Country
Thursday September 29th - Away vs. Upper Merion Middle School (3:45)
Volleyball
Tuesday September 20th (Scrimmage) - Home vs. Pottsgrove Middle School (3:45)
Thursday September 22nd (Scrimmage) - Home vs. Upper Merion Middle School (3:45)
Be Part of the Conversation - Upcoming Programs
Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities in Pennsylvania with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. We provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma.
We are a collaboration of community leaders, clinicians, students, school district representatives, and families who believe that having meaningful, inclusive conversations about substance use and addiction will support individuals and their families in their efforts to develop healthy coping skills and access support whenever there is a need. Learn more about us. See the link below for a number of programs that Be a Part of the Conversation offers.
Nurse Notes
In March 2017, the PA Department of Health amended its regulations to school immunizations. Students are required to comply with the PA immunization law or they can be excluded from school. Please see the guide below for more specific immunization information from the PA Department of Health.
Viking Academy K-12
Viking Academy is a customizable online learning experience for resident K-12 students. We offers high-quality instruction with flexibility and all the added benefits of a traditional PVSD education. We have both asynchronous and partially synchronous programs available for K-8 students and a fully asynchronous learning environment for 9-12th grade students.
More information regarding program offerings and frequently asked questions can be found on the Viking Academy webpage. If you’d like to connect with a Viking Academy administrator to answer questions or enroll your child, please reach out to:
- Grades K-5: Mrs. Krista Venza, kvenza@pvsd.org
- Grades 6-8: Mrs. Christine Capriotti, ccapriotti@pvsd.org
- Grades 9-12: Mrs. Stef Baker, sbaker@pvsd.org
- Assistant Superintendent: Laurie Smith, lsmith@pvsd.org
PVSD Food Service Updates
Power Packs
PV Power Packs is a weekend food program for students experiencing food insecurity. Bags of food, including 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits, are sent home with students prior to every weekend. There is no financial information required to participate in this program and students pick up their bags from their counselor or designated person every week.
Sign up for your child(ren) to receive a Power Packs bag by filling out this form: 2022-23 Power Packs or by emailing PowerPacks@pvsd.org.
If you would like to make a donation to Power Packs, please do so by sending a check to the District Office at 3 Iron Bridge Dr. Collegeville made out to PVSD and note Power Packs in the memo line or donate through PayPal. For PayPal the email to send a donation is donations@pvsd.org. Thank you for your support!
Safe2Say
Community Bulletin Board
Want to find out what’s going on in the PV Community? Visit here for flyers about upcoming events in and around our area!
To submit an event for posting, please send a PDF version of your flyer to webmaster@pvsd.org for review.
Please note that Community Bulletin Board items may contain links to websites of organizations outside Perkiomen Valley School District. Items are posted to this bulletin board as a free service to the community, and should not be interpreted as being sponsored or endorsed by the district.
West Weeks At A Glance
Monday September 12th - West Home & School Meeting @ 7pm in West Library; PVSD School Board Business Meeting @ 7pm in PVHS Library
Thursday September 15th - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Meet The Teacher Night @ West
Thursday September 22nd - Picture Day @ West!
Friday September 23rd - Back To School Bash from 3:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday September 29th - What's Important @ West Virtual Parent Info Night
For more details on the 22/23 school year go to the 22/23 Instructional Calendar
Perkiomen Valley Middle School West