Cleared For Take Off! 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, December 4, 2023,

Dear Aviators,

As we step into my favorite month of December, I extend heartwarming Christmas wishes to each of you. Our school is alive with anticipation as we venture into the final stretch of the term. This magical month holds a special place in my heart, and it’s a joy to share its spirit with such an amazing school community. Thank you!

Please make note of the following:

1. Academic Progress

In the spirit of holidays and academic dedication, I kindly invite you to immerse yourselves in your child’s academic progress by visiting Skyward. Encouraging words to complete 100% of all assignments will help your child finish the term strong.

2. Excusing Students For The Day

When excusing your child for the day, please know that we receive a large amount of phone calls towards the beginning and end of the day.

A fantastic way to excuse your child for the day is to log onto your Parent Skyward account under the attendance tab to submit a request or submit an email by linking here. This will help clear up the phone lines for parents checking their children in and out.

3. Community Outreach Information

The District is providing Social Media Virtual Parent Classes this week. Learn how to protect your child/teen. If you would like to share this information with your student’s parents please see the details below.

Social Media- Dec 5, 2023 @ 6:30-7:3

Bullying- stop the cycle- February 24, 2023 @ 6:30-7:30

Emotional Regulation- April 16, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30

Register for the Webinar: see the fliers below

Social-Media-Protecting-Your-Child_PG.pdf

Espanol:

Clases virtuales para padres en redes sociales esta semana. Aprenda cómo proteger a su niño/adolescente.

Redes sociales: 5 de diciembre de 2023 a las 6:30-7:3

Bullying: detener el ciclo: 24 de febrero de 2023 a las 6:30-7:30

Regulación emocional: 16 de abril de 2024 a las 6:30-7:30

Regístrese para el Webinar: ver folletos Spanish_Social-Media-Protecting-Your-Child_PG.pdf

4. Upcoming Pizza & Parents Student Study Group Needs Help Please

We have our next Pizza & Parent Study Group coming up on Dec. 12th and Dec. 19th from 2:30 pm-to 4:30 pm. We are still in need of volunteers to help tutor students. Please show up to help support our kids and enjoy the

5. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Thank you for your unwavering support in fostering a thriving learning environment for our students. Together, let’s make this December a month of shared accomplishments and festive cheer.

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley High School Principal

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, November 20, 2023

Aviators,

Today is mid-term, and mid-term grades will be posted today. Please encourage your child to use this extended weekend to catch up on their missing assignments.  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

Please make note of the following:

1. Toys for Tots

The Key Club at Cedar Valley HS is sponsoring the Marine Corps Reserve, “Toys for Tots, Christmas Toy Drive” The goal is 200 new, unwrapped toys! Collection boxes are located in the Student Center and Main Office at the school. The drive runs from now through Monday, December 11th at noon. Thank you for helping to make wishes come true for so many children in need this Christmas. (please see attached flyer)

If you are in need of a toy for your child, you may request one here.  Applications close on December 1st.

2. Texas Road House Rolls For Sale PTSA Fundraiser Reminder

Our PTSA is selling the best rolls ever.  They are frozen and ready to set out to rise and bake fresh for your Thanksgiving dinner.  We have about 100 dozen to sell tonight at 5:30- 7:00 P.M. near the lunchroom so you can drive up and purchase them from your car window!  $10.00 per dozen.

You may purchase them ahead of time to make sure you get them before we run out by linking here.

3. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Let’s make it a fantastic term 2!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, November 6, 2023

Aviators,

As we enter the month of November, I wanted to provide you with some important updates and information regarding our upcoming parent-teacher conference and other school activities at CVHS.  Please make note of the following:

1. Parent Teacher Conference November 15th –  Save the Date

• Parent Teacher Conference will be held November 15th from 3 – 7 P.M.  We all look forward to seeing our favorite parents.

• College Night will also be held in conjunction with the Parent-Teacher Conference from 5 – 7 PM.  Higher education opportunities including colleges, tech schools, military, concurrent enrollment, FAFSA, etc. will be in the commons.

• A Mental Health Screener to assess the social/emotional strengths and needs of students will also be on November 15th.  Here is the Spanish information and here is the English information to sign up.

2. Message From Julie King

The school board is anticipating hearing the recommendations from the ALL/DLI study on December 12th.  I will be hosting a town hall meeting for the public on December 18th at 7 p.m. at Vista Heights (many thanks to Tim for the use of his building!).

I am anticipating there will be recommendations for changes to the Westlake cluster DLI program since having 2 DLI programs feed to secondary schools can be a burden.  We also have 2 ALL programs at Hidden Hollow and Saratoga Shores that may see changes.  That may involve moving programs to other schools.  There may also be recommendations to grow or shrink programs which is why I am including all of our traditional schools in the Westlake and Cedar Valley clusters..  There may be impacts to other schools and I want to make sure that all parents and staff are informed and have an outlet to have any ideas or concerns heard.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  I have heard from many parents already, but have little to report until the plans are presented and I can respond accordingly.  You can always contact me at [email protected] or on my cell at 801-623-2420.

Thanks!

3. Sophomore College and Career Readiness Meetings

The counselors are excited to be able to meet with all of our Sophomores this year to talk about College and Career Readiness! During these CCR meetings, we will discuss the student’s academic and career goals and start talking about their post-high school plans. We will also be talking about various opportunities available during high school so students can make the most of their time here at Cedar Valley.  We would love to have you attend this meeting with your student. Please click on the link for your student’s counselor to make an appointment. You are also welcome to call the counseling office at 801-610-8826 to schedule an appointment.  We look forward to meeting with you and your student!

 Abby Taylor (A-BRA): https://calendar.app.google/VXwtSuTSyykzpJe49

JeriLynn Phillips (BRE-CL):  https://calendar.app.google/CrzQXcDQgarMxvwGA

Kristy Childs (CO-F):  https://calendar.app.google/Qe3DKwk8S8rhuQiQ7

April Triggs (G-HO): https://calendar.app.google/YvEjXsMnDNPXnRhm6

Debra Smith (HU-LL): https://calendar.app.google/zjwGRhmXbaV8PXws8

Camille Black (LO-N): https://calendar.app.google/sErKVK3hzgNK66R8A

Courtney Briggs (O-ROB): https://calendar.app.google/13xu2kd3GZ34qkKt6

Reagan Peck (ROC-STO): https://calendar.app.google/K3Z68GFzW2HRRzSy8

Amy Easley (STR-V): https://calendar.app.google/mPdx3PNWgsZRSJmP9

Joleen Liston (W-Z): https://calendar.app.google/AcvucjxCbLarfFjK7

4. PTSA Announcements

• PTSA is excited to feed the teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences next week. Please sign up to help feed our teachers! Feed the Teachers

• We will be having a general meeting, open to the public, at 6:30 p.m. on November 15th in the Library. We can’t wait to see you there!

• Texas Roadhouse Rolls are going quickly – grab some before they’re sold out!
  Order here: PTSA Texas Roadhouse Rolls Each order is $10 and comes with a dozen frozen Texas Roadhouse rolls and 6oz of honey butter.

• Military Essay Contest “Why I am Proud of My Veteran” – the top essay for each grade will be awarded a $25 prize. Submit your entries via email to [email protected]

5. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Let’s make it a fantastic term 2!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley High School Principal

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2023

Aviators,

Welcome to the beginning of term two.  We have a lot of fun activities going on for our students and community this week.  Please make note of the following:

1. Trick or Treat at the Terminals

We are excited for our trick-or-treat at the terminals tonight at 5:30-8:00 P.M. for the community!  This annual event is a super fun event that our student council, clubs, PTSA, and other student groups put together a fun and safe trick-or-treat night for the children in our community.  $1.00 per person per location.  Screams or Trick or Treat in the Terminals.

2.  Sterling Scholar Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 1st in the Student Center. 

3. College Tours

Cedar Valley has the opportunity to go on two college tours, one to Utah Valley University and the other to Utah State University.  The UVU tour is a Concurrent Enrollment Benefits Tour and is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th.  Concurrent enrollment students will be given preference but others will be accepted.  The USU tour is a College Access and Inclusion Day.  Multicultural and first-generation students will be given preference but others will be accepted.  Each tour is a first come first serve.  The permission slips and registration need to be turned in at the Student Center by this Friday, November 3rd!  The permission slips with all the information are below.

UVU CE Tour Permission.pdf

Utah State Permission Slip (1).pdf

4.  PTSA Announcements

PTSA is back with more Texas Roadhouse Rolls! These sell out quickly, so place your order early before they’re gone! Just $10 for one dozen frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls with 6oz of honey butter. Pickup will be in November before the break (more info will be emailed to those with orders).
Get yours here: PTSA Texas Roadhouse Rolls

5.  Nov 15th Parent Teacher Conference 3-7 P.M.

We are excited to meet with our parents at the Parent Teacher Conference.  Please save the date and mark your calendars.

6. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley High School Principal

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Aviators,

Welcome back to another beautiful fall week.  When the colors change nothing beats filling your home with the aroma of homemade pumpkin bread.  This is easy to make and I can’t get enough of it.  Here is My Go-To Pumpkin Bread Recipe.  I hope you enjoyed the pumpkin cookies in last week’s email.  If you didn’t try making them, I highly recommend that you do.

Please make note of the following:

1. Final School Pictures Retake Day, October 13

Our final makeup picture day is coming soon on October 13. School pictures taken at CEDAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL on 08/15/2023 are now available for parents to view and order online.

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• CEDAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE261823

• Also Needed: Skyward Unique Student ID

2. Senior Parents  

If your senior student is interested in meeting with our college and career specialist please have them fill out this survey.  Link here.  Mrs. Murri is a valuable resource for scholarships, etc.

3. Immunization Clinics

Please see the attached flyer for information from our school nurse!

Immunization clinics

4. PTSA Update

October is Teen Safe Driving Month.  Please watch for information and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Grab some delicious Roxberry during lunch on Wednesday, October 4th!

Reflections entries are due October 1st. Please submit your entries at www.UtaPTA.org/ref Direct any questions to [email protected]

Sign up for the PTSA! Parents, teachers, students, and community members can all sign up for our CVHS PTSA. Join today! https://cvhs.memberhub.com PTSA Students are eligible to receive our exclusive non-academic scholarship funds and a chance at a premium upfront parking spot every term! Join PTSA to learn more!

Hidden Hollow’s  PTA is looking for help to run their carnival games on Thursday, October 5th.  This could count as service hours.  If you have a teenager who would be willing to help them run carnival games, please sign them up! Here is the link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A5AF2CAA8-44563866-carnival

5. Digital Citizenship and Well-Being

It is essential that we take an active role in educating our students and partner with parents about responsible digital citizenship. This affects our students’ safety and well-being in an age of smartphones and social media.

Here is a letter with more information.

Here are some key points to discuss with your children.

• Respect for Others: Emphasize the importance of treating others with respect and empathy. Encourage them to consider how recording a fight can be hurtful and humiliating for those involved.

• Legal Consequences: Make them aware of the potential legal consequences of recording fights or other personally identifiable information that may be viewed as being an accessory to violence or invasion of privacy.

• Impact on Mental Health: Explain how sharing and watching violent content can negatively impact their mental health and desensitize them to violence.

• Digital Responsibility: Teach them about responsible smartphone and social media usage, including reporting violent content rather than sharing it.

• Being an Upstander: Encourage your child to be an upstander rather than a bystander. If they witness a fight or harassment, they should seek help from an authority figure rather than recording it.

• Peer Pressure: Discuss the dangers of succumbing to peer pressure or the desire for social media attention. Help them understand that their worth is not determined by likes, shares, or comments on a video.

• Empathy and Kindness: Promote empathy and kindness in their interactions both online and offline. Remind them of the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.

6. Culture Climate Survey

    Thursday, Oct. 5th students will take the ASD Culture, Climate, and Connection Survey for the 2023-2024 school year in their Jet Time. The purpose of the survey is to help adults improve the learning environment in order for all students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Please see last week’s email for more details.

 7. Upcoming Dates to Remember

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Let’s make it a great week!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson