Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, Oct 9, 2023

We have one more week until the end of the final grading period for term 1.  Please take advantage of our after-school study activity with teachers and other volunteers who are here at CV to help.  See #2

Please make note of the following:

1. ASVAB

Cedar Valley will be offering the ASVAB test here on campus starting at 9:05 AM on the morning of October 12th. Please sign up here in order to reserve your seat and be offered the exam. For additional information about the ASVAB please visit https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab This test is provided for free by the military, but no military service is required.  It’s a great tool for discovering your strengths and weaknesses in helping students explore careers.

2. Reminder–Parents and Pizza Event Homework Event

We will be holding a study group after school on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, and Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Teachers and student tutors will be available to assist students with their homework.  This will be a great opportunity for your students to catch up on any assignments before our term ends on October 18th. Parents are welcome to come help their student(s). Please see the flyer for more information.

Pizza and Parents Student Study Group (Espanol).pdf

Padres, llevaremos a cabo un grupo de estudio después de la escuela el martes 10 de octubre de 2023 y el jueves 12 de octubre de 2023. Esta será una gran oportunidad para que sus estudiantes se pongan al día con cualquier tarea antes de que termine nuestro período el 18 de octubre. Los padres son bienvenidos a ayudar a sus estudiantes. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.

Pizza and Parents Student Study Group (Espanol) pdf

3. Reminder–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

4. Driver’s Ed

If you are interested in taking Driver’s Ed please link here   Classes will be both Online and in person at the end of the month. Driver’s Ed teachers suggest registering six months before needing a license.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Roberts.

5. PTSA Announcements

Zupas night on Wednesday, October 10th from 4-9 pm at the Saratoga Springs location! Be sure to mention you’re there for the fundraiser and a portion of your sale will go back to us!

Join PTSA – parents and students are welcome! Join us at cvhs.memberhub.com

Follow us on social media! Instagram and Facebook

October is Teen Safe Driving Month. Check out our social media for tips to stay safe.

The PTSA parking spots – IceMan and Rooster – have been chosen for the first quarter. Let’s congratulate Misty Mitchell and Savanah Jones! Enjoy your new parking stalls.

Roxberry will be available at lunch on the first Wednesday of each month!

If you are interested in taking Driver’s Ed please register here.  We have in-person and Online courses available at the end of the month.  Driver’s Ed teachers suggest that students take Driver’s Ed six months before students want to get their license.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Roberts at [email protected]

6. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to an enjoyable month of October here at CVHS!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cedar Valley High School Principal

Dear Parents,

I wanted to take a moment to discuss an important topic that affects our children’s safety and well-being, especially in the age of smartphones and social media. It is crucial that we engage in open conversations with our children about the importance of never recording fights and avoiding the mob mentality that can accompany such situations.

In today’s digital age, the prevalence of smartphones and social media platforms has made it easier than ever for our children to capture and share moments from their daily lives. While these tools can be powerful for connecting and communicating, they can also pose significant risks when misused.

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 personal identifiable information 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.

It is essential that we partner together and take an active role in educating our children about responsible digital citizenship. By having these conversations and setting a positive example through our own behavior, we can help them make informed, compassionate, and responsible choices in the digital world.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Let’s work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our children and promote a culture of empathy, respect, and responsibility.

Sincerely,

Principal Courtney

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, September 18, 2023

Aviators,

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of September. Happy Fall! Pumpkin season is ramping up. This is my favorite new recipe for the best pumpkin cookies that are amazing! Link here.

Please make note of the following:

1. School Pictures are Ready!

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

CEDAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Event Code: FE261823

Also Needed: Skyward Unique Student ID

2. PTSA Announcements

Reflections entries are due October 1st. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Sign up for the PTSA! Parents, teachers, students, and community members can all sign up for our CVHS PTSA. Joining PTSA does not mean you must volunteer, but each new member helps support our fundraising goals and helps us to have a greater voice at the Capital. Join today! https://cvhs.memberhub.com Students who join PTSA are eligible for scholarship funds and a chance at a premium parking spot!

PTSA meetings are coming up! Our next student meeting will be held on September 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the library, followed by a general meeting at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome!

October is Teen Safe Driving Month! Watch for upcoming PTSA and UHP events!

3. ASD Student 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. The survey is anonymous and will not be identifiable to the student. Here is a link to the survey questions and details about the survey: Culture, Climate, and Connection Survey- Details and Questions. If you agree to have your student participate, then no other action is needed. Otherwise, please follow the instructions below to opt out of the parent consent in Skyward by September 15, 2023. We sincerely appreciate your student(s) participation.

Login to Skyward as a parent/guardian

Expand the (+) button on the left side, if needed. Click on ‘Student Information Update’

Select Student

Select ‘Mark Student Information Update as not completed and make changes.

Click on Step ‘Culture, Climate and Connection Survey Consent’ step on the right-hand side of the screen.

Click the box and then click the bottom button “Complete step” to save

Logout of Skyward

Video Link- How to opt-out of survey on Skyward

4. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Let’s make it a great week!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

Monday, September 11, 2023

Aviators,

For more than two decades on September 11, 2001, many of us watched the terror attacks unfold on TV. That was an emotional day. We appreciate our Student Council, for planning and executing the ceremony this morning to honor members of our faculty and staff with the American flag patch. We honor all of the brave men and women who serve and protect our freedom. Thank you for your service.

Please make note of the following:

1. SCC Elections Announcement

We have the tabulation of the School Community Council Election. Congratulations to the following: Jenefer Bauele, Angela Duke, Manu Ford, Kristen LeClaire, and Nina Pitts.

2. Senior Assembly

Monday, Sept. 18th during Jet Time will be the Senior Josten’s Assembly where graduation information will be given out. The Senior Panoramic picture will also be taken after the assembly out on the football field.

3. Required Parking Passes

All students who drive to school are required to have a school-issued parking pass. These passes can be purchased at the finance office and are good for one school year. Parking citations have begun. Please get a parking pass as soon as possible. All school fees must be paid or a payment plan set up in order to get a parking pass.

4. Homecoming Week

A lot of fun activities are happening this week. We have Powder Puff on Wednesday plus more! Please see the calendar for all of our upcoming activities.

Homecoming Assembly Schedule

The Homecoming Assembly will be this Friday. Please see the schedule below:

1st Period: 7:45-8:54

2nd Period: 9:00 – 10:09

1st Lunch (Link here to see your teacher’s 3rd-period lunch schedule)

Lunch 10:09 – 10:44

3rd Period: 10:50 – 11:59

2nd Lunch (Link here to see your teacher’s 3rd-period lunch schedule)

3rd Period 10:15 – 11:24

Lunch 11:24 – 11:59

4th Period 12:05-1:09

Assembly 1:15 – 2:15

5. PTSA Needs You!

Our CVHS PTSA needs you! Joining the PTSA is a great way to actively be a part of your child’s education and engage with the school community. We have some key positions vacant and need volunteers to step up and help out: President-Elect, Secretary, Advocacy VP, and Battle of the Bands Coordinator.

Reflections submissions are due Oct 1! The theme this year is “I am Hopeful Because…” Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

As always, we invite you to become a PTSA member either through MySchoolFees or through this link: https://cvhs.memberhub.com

6. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Wishing you a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Cleared For Take Off – 2023-24 School Theme

August 28, 2023

Dear Aviators,

What a tremendous week we had last week!  I appreciate this community so much and I especially love how we all come together for our students.  Thank you for your sweet emails regarding all of the fun events we had since school began.  We truly have something special out here.  Please make note of the following:

1.  School Community Council Election

We have our School Community Council 2023 Election.  The ballot is live now and will close on September 1st at 5:00 PM.  Please vote here.

2. 5-Star Student App Safety

It has come to my attention that there are a few concerns with the safety of 5 Star app.  The district has vetted this app for the safety and security of student information.  Both parties agree to uphold their responsibilities under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (“PPRA”), and the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (“COPPA”).  5 Starr considers Student Data to be confidential and does not use such data for any purpose other than to provide the services on the School’s behalf.

https://www.5starstudents.com/Privacy

3. Saturn APP

The SATURN is not approved and I do not want anyone to use it.  This is the statement I shared with our faculty and staff today.

SATURN APP Click the link to read more about a social media app that has become prevalent in our secondary schools this year. Please make sure all teachers, staff, coaches, and advisors understand that the Saturn App is NOT to be used to communicate with students, and students should not be encouraged to use it to communicate about school announcements or events.

4. Career Family Night

Monday, September 25, 2023, from 5-8 P.M. at Provo High School, CTE will host a free ice cream social where you can learn more about CTE pathways and future careers.  This is for the whole family and they will have hands-on activities through the night!

5. Concurrent Enrollment

The Registration Deadline for concurrent enrollment is Thursday, September 7th!  (Just over 2 weeks away!).  If your student is having any of the below issues, please have them come to room D230 or D237:

• Struggling to login into their UVU account.

• Don’t know how to get admitted as a UVU student.

• Don’t know why they should get college credit.

• Any and all questions are welcome.

Here is the PowerPoint with 3 simple steps and a QR code to help students register.

6. ACT Preparation

It’s never too early to prepare for the ACT.  shmoop.com/utah is a free resource.  Use the Magic Word HONEY.

7. PTSA Needs You!

It’s not too late to join PTSA! Parents, students, teachers, and the community are all encouraged to show your support by joining PTSA. Your $8 membership makes a difference in the lives of our students and teachers! Join today through MySchoolFees, directly at https://cvhs.memberhub.com, or stop by our table during club rush this week!

Our first student member meeting is Monday, September 11 at 9 am. Join us for donuts and get to know your PTSA friends. We can’t wait to see your students there!

Reflections is coming up! “I am Hopeful Because…” Submissions are due Oct 1. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

8. Suicide Awareness Walk – Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 P.M.

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. To kick off the entire month we will have our annual walk to fight suicide THIS WEDNESDAY. There will be food trucks and community mental health resources there the entire night, starting at 6 p.m. The actual walking portion of the night starts at 7 p.m.

We have “STAY” shirts for sale in the student store. They are on sale for $5 dollars at the store starting during the first lunch today, till when the store closes on Wednesday. They will be available for purchase at the event as well but for $10.

9. Student Support Groups

The counseling office will be offering two groups this year.  One that will teach resiliency skills and another for those dealing with grief and loss.  If you are interested in your child being a part of either group please reach out to your counselor.

10.  Media Center – A Focus on Literacy and Connection

The CVMC (Cedar Valley High School Media Center) has released key takeaways, data,  and statistics from last school year. The results highlight the effectiveness of our libraries’ contribution to literacy and the betterment of education for all students. Please see the results here: Informational Data Infographic.pdf

11. Mythology

We have added another Mythology class in the 8th period on B days.  We are opening it to all grades. If your student is interested in enrolling in this class please contact their counselor ASAP.  This can count as an English elective credit.

12. Upcoming Dates to Remember

2-week calendar

Wishing you a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Courtney Johnson

Born to Fly – 2022-23 School Theme

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Dear Parents,

I received this information regarding the bus schedule for this Thursday, May 25th. We have our graduation in the afternoon, so we asked transportation services if they would be so kind and help us with our transportation needs. This is the information they shared with me:

​​On Thursday, May 25 Cedar Valley High will be going in as normal (all 17 buses running their normal stops and times) but due to having graduation in the afternoon, they have been approved for a 11:15 am dismissal time. Instead of having all 15 buses come to take them home at that earlier time, there will only be 6 area take home buses. A list of the drivers and their area is below; maps showing area stops and approximate times are attached:

1. Cedar Fort/Fairfield/Carriage Hill in City Center: Jen Lewis bus 1074 M&M group

2. North of SR-73: Karina Cousins bus 806 bowling

3. West of Ranches Pkwy: Steve Struthers bus 1058 R2-D2

4. East of Ranches Pkwy/Ridley’s: Bob Whitney bus 1062 Geocaching

5. Lone Tree/Ruby Valley/Nolan Park: Pat Goetz bus 885 Lineman

6. Pony Express Elem/Porter’s Crossing area: Heather Flegal bus 933 Teepee

Michelle Gray

Routing (Regular Ed)

Transportation West

Alpine School District

(801) 610-8852 x886306

[email protected]

NOW HIRING! School bus drivers. Starting pay is $21.96 an hour, 20 hours a week guaranteed. Next class starts soon. Please visit bus.alpinedistrict.org/apply for information on how to apply.

PER UTAH CODE 53F-2-S403 STATE SUPPORTED REGULAR EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM NEIGHBORHOOD STOPS TO/FROM SCHOOL IS ONLY PROVIDED TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO LIVE MORE THAN 1.5 MILES FROM THEIR ASSIGNED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR MORE THAN 2 MILES FROM THEIR ASSIGNED SECONDARY (7-12) SCHOOL. BUSING ISN’T PROVIDED FOR OUT OF AREA LANGUAGE IMMERSION OR ALL PROGRAMS.