“Soar to New Horizons” 2021-2022 School Theme

Dear CVHS Aviators,

I want to take a minute and express my thankfulness for the amazing parents that you are. I know it is not easy and your job is often a thankless job. From sunrise to sundown, everything you do is out of concern for your children. Aside from Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, gratitude is not really expressed enough.

I am also thankful for our military and have felt the presence of their service this entire month at CVHS. The displays, songs, and pictures in the school have served as a remembrance to our beautiful young students.

Please make note of the following:

1. Online Driver’s Ed is open for December.

If interested please register here. The class starts on December 1st. If you have any questions please email Mr. Roberts at [email protected]

2. School Lunch Changes

We will no longer allow food outside the cafeteria and commons areas. This includes no food outdoors. Just like many of you don’t allow food out of your kitchen and dining areas, the concept is the same here at school. We have had one of the cleanest schools in the state and we want to keep it that way!

3. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal

Dear Parents,

Welcome to November. We have so much to be thankful for at CVHS!

Please make note of the following:

1. Substitute Teachers Needed

We have a shortage of substitute teachers. If you are anyone you know who would like to help sub, please encourage them to sign up through ESS. We will be happy to help anyone sign up if needed. Just come by and talk to Hannah! We love our substitute teachers and will cover the cost of a Jet Fuel specialty drink and a school lunch! Our students need you!!!

If you are interested or know someone who is, please link here for more information. Or contact Heather Hokanson

Heather Hokanson, Area Manager

801.927.0689 | [email protected]

2. Senior Monday Graduation Meeting

On Monday, November 8th at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium we will be holding the Senior Assembly. We will be going over upcoming activities and dates, graduation information, and Josten’s will be here to distribute their graduation Cap and Gown ordering packets. After the assembly is over, the information will be made available on the counseling department website, and extra packets will be in the Student Center for Seniors who were not able to attend.

Josten’s will be at Cedar Valley HS in the Commons area on November 15th & 16th during lunches to take orders and answer any questions.

3. Honor Roll Recognition

Term 1 honor roll recognition will be this Wednesday and Thursday during lunch. We are so excited to recognize these kiddos!

4. New Filtering Software

The district is testing a new filtering software on the Chromebooks. Here are some points to be aware of.

This software will potentially impact the use of Chromebooks both at school and at home.

Users will see a new screen saying that the page has been blocked by ContentKeeper.

The software may take longer to load. Users will notice a progress bar on the top right corner. Please be patient as the Chromebook logs in.

5. Finance Office Closed Wednesday

6. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Thank you all so much!

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal

Dear Parents,

With term 2 beginning, we know it is an opportunity to start fresh and help our students be successful.

Attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of academic achievement. Please log into Skyward and check your child’s attendance daily. Students do best when teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents encourage students to be in class.

Most of all, we miss your students when they are not at school. We need all our students to make unique contributions to our school community that only they can bring!

Also, for all our future Aviators out there, please come to the school tonight for our Trick or Treat the Terminals at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm! Our students will make our terminals (halls) spooky and will pass out candy to the children. There is a minimal charge for a dollar per child to help cover costs!

Finally, please help your students learn from their mistakes. Here is the Jet Time Video our students watched this morning titled, Learning From Our Mistakes! Please watch this powerful video with your family to help them learn and grow! My entire family loves watching these!!!

Please make note of the following:

1. First Term Grades, Thursday, 10-21

Grades will be available on the Skyward Student Portfolio page.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers.

2. School Breakfast/Lunch Food Options

Our lunch manager met with our administration team and discussed how various food shortages are making student lunch options problematic. Things like hamburgers may not even be something we can offer for a while even if they are on the district menu.

Our lunch team is doing its best to provide food for the largest number of students in the district. I am so impressed with their creative solutions to feeding so many students. If you see a lunch service provider, please tell them how much you appreciate their service.

3. Safety Update

Our next drill will be on Tuesday, October 26 during A1. It will be a combination of “Hold, Secure (formerly Lockout), and Lockdown.

4. Winter Team information meeting tonight, Monday 10/25th @ 7 pm

If your child is involved in a winter sport, please attend the meeting tonight! If you have a student who would like to try out for girls’ or boys’ basketball or wrestling, please join us tonight in the auditorium. Go, AVIATORS!

5. Halloween @ Harry’s [Harry Potter] in the Media Center

Monday- Photo booth with Harry Potter Costume for all shapes and sizes. Bring your friends by the media center to a) Swing by the media center to allow the Sorting Hat to assign you to your House of Hogwarts. Then hit up the Potter Photo booth. You can help yourself to wizarding costumes for a post-able photo in front of platform 9 3/4. Photo booth starts today and goes until this Friday in the media center.

Tuesday – Harry Potter sent us some chocolate frogs via Owl Post. The Media Center has a magical scavenger hunt that will send you through the muggle books to see if you can win a chocolate delight from Honey dukes. And, of course, enjoy Harry Potter’s Photo booth.

Thursday – It’s Hot Cocoa at Harry’s day. Swing by for a cup of Harry’s Hot Cocoa in the media center. And one last chance to hit up the Harry Potter photo booth.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

2-week calendar

Thank you all so much!

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal

“Soar to New Horizons” 2021-2022 School Theme

Dear Parents,

As the first quarter comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to remind our students and families about some of our important work with students. If our students could learn just one life-changing principle, it would be “respect”. We want our kids to respect one another, school property, and the learning process.

Respect One Another: To honor how very different and unique we all are is a gift you can teach your children. Recently as many of you may know, I was diagnosed with GBS. I bring this up because when I took my first “walking outing” with my husband Kent, we went to Costco. I could walk with the cart and no one would know, right? Well, I did great until I reached the back of the store. Then… I got tired, and when I got tired, I started to spasm out of control. I learned firsthand what it feels like to be singled out and to be the target of another person’s visual fixation! it hurt my old lady’s feelings. I don’t want anyone to feel singled out for being different at CVHS. We have such loving students, but once in a while, students can be singled out and hurt each other.

Respect School Property: With the Tik Tok challenges, we have had a few students think it’s a good idea to destroy a few items in the school. In these instances, we had the student pay for the damage. Please talk with your children regarding how expensive this can be for families.

Respect the Learning Process: To learn, students must respect the process that it takes to obtain knowledge. Respect the teacher and other students by engaging and working hard to finish assignments and homework.

I hope you all welcome the opportunity to talk with your children about “respect” so we can make learning at CVHS a positive experience for everyone!

Let’s make October a great month for respect!

Please make note of the following:

1. Tuesday, October 12th – Hour Long Lunch

We had a Jet Time incentive to improve attendance for 1st term. As part of the incentive, the students will get an hour-long lunch on Tuesday, October 12th. Below is the bell schedule for the hour lunch next Tuesday.

Bell Schedule – 1 hour Lunch

Class Time Period Length

1st Period 7:45 – 9:02 77

2nd Period 9:08 – 10:29 81

3rd Period 10:35 – 11:52 77

Lunch 11:52 – 12:52 60

4th Period 12:58 – 2:15 77

2. Wednesday, October 13th – Minimal Day

Breakfast and Lunch will both be cold items on Minimal Day Wednesday, Oct. 13. Choice of cold cereals, yogurt, fruit, and milk for Breakfast. Lunch will be Uncrustable sandwiches, string cheese, cookie graham snacks, and choices of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Wednesday is the end of the 1st term. The schedule will be a Minimal Day schedule. Below is Wednesday’s bell schedule: 9

Minimal Day Bell Schedule

1st Period 7:45-8:25

2nd Period 8:30-9:10

3rd Period 9:15-9:55

4th Period 10:00-10:40

Lunch 10:40-11:15

3. PTSA Reflections

The Reflections deadline has been extended to October 15th. I’ve had a couple contact me last minute asking if they can enter, and the answer is YES! Yes, they can! Also, entrants need to remember that in order to qualify they must interpret this year’s theme in their artist statement. The theme is: “I Can Change The World By…”

If you have any questions please email, Holly Jones

[email protected]

4. Community Wreath Community Fundraiser- Community Opportunity

Wreaths Across America is a national 501C3 organization committed to honoring fallen veterans during the holiday season in two ways. First, to sell wreaths for $15 each which covers harvesting the trees, assembly, and shipping. $5 of the $15 dollars will go directly to our sponsoring chapter, and we are donating those proceeds to military youth and family services on Camp Williams. Second, to gather volunteers to lay the wreaths-hopefully as families, and standing at the graveside personally thank the fallen veterans. Our chapter will be sponsoring the Utah State Veterans Cemetery in Bluffdale.

Any students or their families that would like to purchase a wreath, or sign up to volunteer please contact

Burgundy Keel

801-472-5840

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/168427

5. Upcoming Dates to Remember:

2-week calendar

Thank you all so much!

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal

Dear Parents,

I want to email you about our shared concern regarding school safety and security. Understandably, there are heightened concerns.

Over the last several days, we have investigated two incidents that happened after school. In both cases, we worked with parents, law enforcement, and the students. By law, we are not allowed to discuss personal information that will ultimately be tied to any student for obvious reasons. Following the investigations by the school and law enforcement, appropriate action has or will be taken.

I want to assure you that we take the safety and security of your students very seriously. We partner with law enforcement and they are very quick to respond. We also met with teachers yesterday to discuss additional precautions we can take to secure the building after school.

One concern I have is how information is being shared that is not accurate. We need your help in controlling rumors and appropriately reporting any issues related to school safety.

All reports are investigated by our administration and when needed by our school resource officer (SRO). It is critical that all school safety concerns are communicated through the administration or to the police.

Cedar Valley has a well-trained SRO that is a full-time security force. Our teachers and staff work tirelessly to keep their classrooms secure and do an excellent job. Our counselors, social worker, and school psychologist are also here to help students process any safety concerns. Our administration team is also here for you.

Please know that I care and love these students and their families. I apologize that I didn’t send this letter earlier and appreciate your love, support, and feedback.

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Principal

Cedar Valley High School

“Soar to New Horizons” 2021-2022 School Theme

Monday, October 4, 2021

Dear Parents,

As you know, the final grades are next week, October 13, which is also Minimal Day. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in helping your kiddos finish this semester strong. There still is time to complete assignments.

You may notice my return and I am so thrilled to be back. I just love these kids! Since my return, I have noticed an increase of extreme makeup face paint. This is a concern. We want to partner with parents to make going to school a safe place to learn for everyone.

Please work with your children to avoid extremes that make it uncomfortable for students to learn. We will be meeting with students and parents to discuss potential solutions.

1. Jet Time:

This week’s JetTalk shares ideas about looking at our strengths and taking them to the next level. There are reflection questions in the video that are also in the canvas assignments for students. These questions invite the students to evaluate their strengths. It also invites them to reach out to you, their parents, and discuss what their strengths are. Take the time to have a great conversation with your students about what makes them awesome and what specific skills they have that they can build on and use to be their best! Feel free to watch the video and discuss it with your students. https://youtu.be/0woSLasGAPw.

As always, if you have any questions or if you would like Mr. Crandall to help with any mindset issues, feel free to reach out to him [email protected]

2. Yearbooks

Yearbooks are for sale now and can be purchased on myschoolfees.com. The current price is $55 and will increase to $60. April 1st it will increase to $80. Purchase them soon!

3. Finance Office

The finance office will email parents a statement each month showing your student’s fees. To pay the fees or to check and see if you have a balance log into myschoolfees.com.

The finance office will be closed Thursday, October 7th.

4. FAFSA & College Night

Tuesday, Oct. 5th 5-7pm. Seniors come get help filling out your FAFSA and visit with College Reps from Utah schools.

5. Mental Health Screener Night

Tuesday, Oct. 5th 5-7pm at CVHS. All students and parents are welcome to come. Provided by Alpine School District in partnership with Terrace Metrics.

6. Reflections

The PTSA sponsored competition “Reflections” is for all the creative students at CVHS who love to write, dance, create art, take photos, and compose music. Each entry must interpret the theme, “I Will Change the World By…”The deadline has been extended to November 1 for your local entries. Entrants must submit entries online at www.utahpta.org/ref. Entrants must choose the school they attend and follow the requirements and instructions specific to each arts category and grade division. (If you attend Cedar Valley High, you are in the high school division.) Here is a video about how to enter your artwork online. If any of you have questions, you can contact your local Reflections chair Holly Jones at [email protected], or 385-399-2557.

7. Tuesday, October 12th – Hour Long Lunch

We had a Jet Time incentive to improve attendance for 1st term. As part of the incentive, the students will get an hour-long lunch on Tuesday, October 12th. Below is the bell schedule for the hour lunch next Tuesday.

Bell Schedule – 1 hour Lunch

Class Time Period Length

1st Period 7:45 – 9:02 77

2nd Period 9:08 – 10:29 81

3rd Period 10:35 – 11:52 77

Lunch 11:52 – 12:52 60

4th Period 12:58 – 2:15 77

8. Wednesday, October 13th – Minimal Day

Next Wednesday is the end of the 1st term. The schedule will be a minimal day schedule. Below is Wednesday’s bell schedule: 9

9. Minimal Day Bell Schedule

1st Period 7:45-8:25

2nd Period 8:30-9:10

3rd Period 9:15-9:55

4th Period 10:00-10:40

Lunch 10:40-11:15

10. Hispanic Heritage Month Drive

For Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinos in Action is sponsoring an “Essentials Kit For Refugees” drive. Clean unused personal hygiene items (such as razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, soap, deodorant, and reusable bags) are requested. Items can be dropped off in the office.

11 . Upcoming Dates to Remember:

2-week calendar

Thank you all so much! It’s so great being back!

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal

“Soar to New Horizons” 2021-2022 School Theme

Monday, September 13, 2021

Dear Parents,

We are lucky to have such great parents and families involved at Cedar Valley, and we value our community partnerships. We had a great meeting with student members of the PTSA last week and had some great input. As we have transitioned into being a 5A school, our sports teams have already enjoyed some great successes. Please note the great things happening at Cedar Valley this week.

1. Mid-Terms

Midterm Progress Report/Failing Notices were posted on September 15th in your student’s Skyward account. You can locate them under the Student Portfolio tab. Quarter 1 will end on October 13th. If you have any questions regarding your student’s grades, please speak with your student and then reach out to their teacher.

2. Parent-Teacher Conferences

On September 29 we will hold our first Parent-Teacher Conference of the year. It will be held from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Our teachers will be in their classrooms to meet with you.

3. Math Lab

There is a math tutoring lab every Tuesday and Thursday in Mr. Hinton’s room (D249) from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. For more information, talk to your math teacher.

4. Order Pictures, & School Picture Final Retake Day – October 8th:

If you’d still like to order school pictures, please click here. If you missed our pre-boarding launch and didn’t get your school pictures taken, we will have a makeup day Friday, October 8th.

5. Flu Vaccination Clinic

We’ll be hosting a flu vaccination clinic on September 29, from 2:00 pm to 5;00 pm in our auxiliary gym. Please see the attached flyer.

6. Tentative Club Directory

Club applications have been sent to the school board for approval. Students need to have a parent permission form signed and returned for each club they participate in. Parents can check this tentative directory to see the club’s goals and purposes, as well as to find the contact information for the advisor. Feel free to reach out to Pat Fossat at [email protected] with questions.

7. Reflections

The PTSA sponsored competition “Reflections” is for all the creative students at CVHS who love to write, dance, create art, take photos, and compose music. Each entry must interpret the theme, “I Will Change the World By…”The deadline is October 1 for your local entries. Entrants must submit entries online at www.utahpta.org/ref. Entrants must choose the school they attend and follow the requirements and instructions specific to each arts category and grade division. (If you attend Cedar Valley High, you are in the high school division.) Here is a video about how to enter your artwork online. If any of you have questions, you can contact your local Reflections chair Holly Jones at [email protected], or 385-399-2557.

8. Suicide Walk

The PTSA is sponsoring a Suicide walk on September 30 at 8:00 pm. The walk will be held on our outside track (weather permitting). For more information, reach out to the PTSA or the counseling office

9. Monthly PTSA Student Committee Meeting

We will have a monthly PTSA Student Committee meeting during Jet Time on the 2nd Friday of each month.

10. Utah College Awareness Week (UCAW)

The week of October 4-8 Cedar Valley High School will join the Utah System of Higher Education in sponsoring Utah College Application Week (UCAW). During this week, all seniors expected to graduate in 2022 will be encouraged to apply for admission to at least one college or university during their English class. Fee waivers will be available for most Utah institutions during UCAW. Information about completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – a gateway to scholarships, grants, and low-interest rate loans to help pay for college – will also be made available during this event.

The College and FAFSA completion Night will be October 5 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at CVHS. We anticipate that students and their families will need to work together to gather the information necessary to complete the FAFSA and college applications.

Families are invited to participate in UCAW events, including:

Volunteering at the College and FAFSA night event (contact Marcie Murri in the Student Center);

Assisting your student during the application process;

Asking your students questions about their future plans and telling them about your experiences;

Attending the free College and FAFSA night detailed above.

For more information, please refer to this quick facts sheet, this link to create a FAFSA ID, and the Cedar Valley High School counseling website. You can also follow the student center on Instagram @cedarvalleystudentcenter.

11. SPED Parent Nights

The Utah Parent Center is hosting a parent night for parents of students with IEPs on Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 pm. This night will focus on the ABCs of IEPs. For more information on this night, refer to this flyer. Another parent night will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm concerning physical health and changes of students with disabilities. For more information about this night, refer to this flyer.

12. Hispanic Heritage Month Drive

For Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinos in Action is sponsoring an “Essentials Kit For Refugees” drive. Clean unused personal hygiene items (such as razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, femine hygiene products, soap, deodorant, and reusable bags) are requested.

13. Labels for Chromebooks

If your student does not have a nicely printed label on their Chromebook or charger, they can stop by the office to get on a list to get one printed.

14. JetTime:

This week’s JetTalk shares ideas about elevating our mindset. It focuses on taking charge of your mindset and using the controllables to make improvements. There are reflection questions in the video that are also in the canvas assignments for students. Feel free to watch the video and discuss with your students. 2122 JetTalk #2. Have some great conversations with your students about using their mindset to face challenges and overcome obstacles.

As always, if you have any questions or if I can help with any mindset issues, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Thank you for being a part of our Cedar valley community!

We have plenty of opportunities to be involved and support our students. Thanks for all you do as parents. Have a great week!.

We have plenty of opportunities to be involved and support our students. Thanks for all you do as parents. Have a great week!.

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley HS Principal