HVMS Update - 5/1/2023
Hello, HVMS Family!
Thank you,
Hidden Valley Middle School
Helping Students Find Their Wings Since 1972
Our mission at Hidden Valley Middle School is to cultivate knowledge, to promote civic responsibility, to provide opportunities for the exploration of interests and abilities, to foster positive attitudes, and to develop essential skills necessary for all students to become productive citizens capable of thriving in the dynamic world of the twenty-first century.
8th Grade Dance
We are getting excited for our 8th grade dance on May 12 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.!
Suggested forms of attire include khaki pants, slacks, button-up or collared shirts (jackets and/or ties are acceptable, but not necessary), skirts, dresses, or blouses with closed toed shoes. Please wear flat shoes as high heels could potentially damage the gym floor. All attire should adhere to Roanoke County Public School's dress code.
Doors will open at approximately 7:20 p.m. Students will enter and exit through the front doors of the building. Beverages and snacks will be available to purchase for $1-2 each. Please arrive by 9:30 p.m. for student pickup.
We look forward to seeing your son or daughter at this event!
Mighty Minds Creative Showcase
Please see the following message from Ashley Spanfelner:
I am the sponsor for our school’s Prevention Club, named Mighty Minds. I am writing to ask for consideration of a donation to be used as part of our Creative Showcase we are hosting on May 13th at our school to bring community awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. Students are able to submit creations with a mental health theme and we are working with the community to raise item donations to be used during the Showcase as prizes as well as raffling off to raise money for our PTSO. Our students have worked hard this entire year and won several awards for their efforts in promoting reduction of mental health stigma and promoting substance use awareness in our community.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please reach out to me to discuss options. No donation is too small for consideration. Thank you for supporting our students and their ambition to bring more awareness to their community.
We appreciate any consideration!
Sincerely,
Ashley Spanfelner, LPC, LSATP
LIFE Counselor for HVMS
Sponsor of Mighty Minds
Roanoke Prevention Alliance
To bring awareness to the benefits of building individual and community resilience, during Resilience Week (May 1-7 2023), the Resiliency Collective, the Roanoke Prevention Alliance, the Roanoke Valley Trauma Informed Community Network, and DePaul are co-sponsoring a no-cost screening of “Resilience” at the Grandin Theater from 6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 2 (followed by a Q&A with a panel of experts in their fields from 7 - 7:30 p.m.). Childcare will be provided upstairs at the Grandin along with a kids movie from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Please register for childcare via the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resilience-movie-screening-tickets-591672236587
SOAR Card Recipients
Students can receive SOAR cards at HVMS by going above and beyond our school-wide expectations of being safe, organized, accountable, and respectful. Our entire matrix of school-wide expectations is posted to the right. We will be distributing SOAR cards to students and parents/guardians by email, and recipients will be entered into monthly drawings for prizes. The following students have received SOAR cards since our last newsletter:
6th Grade
Barry Slade
Ellie Underwood
7th Grade
Jared Sohm
Ezra Stanley
8th Grade
Adam Raya
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Spring Choir Concert
Just-in-Time Tutoring
Just-in-time tutoring provides students in grades 6-12 with an immediate online live tutor 24 hours per day/7 days per week. If a student is struggling with independent work, they can get immediate help to get them “unstuck,” even if they are at home late at night.
In addition to covering multiple subjects, just-in-time tutoring provides online help via chat and voice. Tutor.com also provides paper proofreading (12-hour turnaround time) and industry-leading Princeton Review ACT/SAT prep courses and materials.
Our PTSO is instrumental in providing support to our entire school community, and the success of the program depends on you! Dues are $5 per individual who is joining. 100% of our membership fees go directly to supporting our school community. If you have any questions about membership, please contact Meredith Burrow: mereburrow@yahoo.com
Please click below to learn more about our HVMS PTSO:
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PTSO Paint Party Rescheduled
The HVMS PTSO Paint Party originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 has been rescheduled. Please see the updated flyer for more information. This event will now happen on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at HVMS.
Volleyball Interest Meeting
HVMS will hold a parent-athlete interest meeting in the HVMS Cafeteria on May 11, 2023. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. The coach is planning to share information about summer open gyms and tryouts. It is a great opportunity to learn about the sport and meet the new coach. Female athletes interested in playing volleyball in the fall for Hidden Valley Middle School should plan to attend the meeting.
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