It’s Not the Plane, it’s the Pilot! 2024-25 School Theme
Monday, Aug 26, 2024
We had an amazing Welcome Week with our students and are excited for many more great moments ahead. I’m eager to see progress toward our school priorities as we work to help your children create and pursue their dreams. Most importantly, I want every student to feel valued and loved. You’ve raised incredible children, and it’s truly an honor to serve them.
Please take note of the following:
1. Admin Message
Every Monday, students will spend a few minutes with teachers reviewing and learning about “behavior essentials” at CVHS. Click here to view our behavior essentials. This week’s message is about our first behavior essential, “Show Up.” Please click here to watch the video.
2. ACT and ASPIRE Testing Prep
One of our goals this year is to help our students feel more confident about taking the ASPIRE and ACT. ASPIRE, developed in partnership with ACT, predicts how well students will perform on the ACT. To support their preparation, we are providing weekly exposure to ACT materials to help them achieve better results.
Many students feel anxious about the ACT, but doing well can allow them to bypass lower-level math and English classes in college. Success on the ASPIRE and ACT also helps students prepare for the Accuplacer tests, which assess basic proficiency levels. Moreover, this foundational knowledge is crucial for future careers, as many trade jobs now require basic math and English skills to advance in the field. By dedicating time each Thursday to this preparation, we’re setting our students up for both academic and career success so they can create and pursue their dreams!
Seniors will have the chance to focus on ACT prep to be ready if they choose to retake the test. They can also use this time to work on college applications, resumes, scholarship applications, and other aspects of college and career preparation.
3. School Community Council Election– Please VOTE Your Parent Rep Now!
It’s time to elect two new School Community Council members. Elections are open today and will close on August 28th at 5:00 P.M. 2025 Cedar Valley SCC Election
4. JOIN PTSA- EVERY VOICE COUNTS
Did you know that PTSA’s mission statement is to Advocate for every child??? PTA has been around for 125 years. Through our memberships, we have been able to lobby and help pass bills such as hot lunches for students, all-day kindergarten, Arts in Education, and school safety.
At CVHS, the PTSA does the following:
– Leadership opportunities
– Senior Scholarships
– Designated parking spots (on the front row)
– Reflections
– Teen Safe Driving
– Haunted Hallways
– Secret Santa notes
– Healthy Relationship Month
– Battle of the Bands
– Teacher Meals- during Parent/Teacher conferences
– Teacher Appreciation
Please consider joining both Parents and Students. Click the links below to sign up.
Student: https://cvhs.givebacks.com/store/items/70846
Parent: https://cvhs.givebacks.com/store/items/70879
5. School Pictures – Thursday, August 29, and Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Our next school picture day is this Thursday, August 29th. For more details, click here for the code and how to purchase pictures. The event code for both picture days is FE134924
Thursday, August 29th: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, August 30th: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25th: Retake Day, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
School Pictures that were taken during our pre-boarding event are now ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
CEDAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE134924
Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
6. Aviators, UP!
Every Monday, students will spend a few minutes with teachers reviewing and learning about “behavior essentials” at CVHS. Please review items with your students to help our student body learn and demonstrate appropriate student behavior. Click here to view behavior essentials.
7. Student Activities This Week
Hey Aviators! It’s Westlake Week, and we’ve got a lineup of exciting activities to get everyone pumped for The Tumble—our big football game against Westlake this Friday night. Here’s what’s happening:
Monday: Kick off the week with our Second Annual Mascot Bowl at 7 pm in the Stadium. Watch ACE, Cosmo, and others take on the Ute League team!
Tuesday: Join us at 8 pm for an outdoor Movie Night between C and D Terminals, featuring Nacho Libre.
Wednesday: Spin the wheel at lunch for a chance to win Black-out Swag, so you’re all set for Friday’s game.
Thursday: Support our teams at the Varsity Volleyball game at 6:30 pm and Soccer at 7:00 pm. Come to these games and grab your Black Out shirt for Friday!
Friday: The excitement starts with a tailgate party at 5:30 pm outside the Stadium. Pregame festivities for The Tumble on the Turf kick off at 6:45. End the week with a bang at our first dance of the year—the Liftoff Stomp! Tickets are just $5 and available now on the GoFan app or at cvaviators.org.
Let’s make this week unforgettable. Goooo Aviators!
8. Enjoy School Events with Your Entire Family
Attending school events is a great way to connect with your kids and each other. Whether it’s a game, concert, competition, or performance, being there means the world to our students. Our coaches, directors, and advisors deeply appreciate your support, knowing how much it boosts our kids to see you in the crowd. Let’s continue to make the most of these Moments that Matter!
9. School Pictures Are Ready!
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
CEDAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE134924
Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
10. Year Book
This is the last week to get your yearbook for $54 (pre-tax). Don’t miss out—this year’s edition will be interactive!
11. Parking Changes and Reminders
Please remember that all students must have a parking pass to park in the school lots. Passes can be obtained at the finance office window. To receive a parking pass, students must have their school fees paid or have a payment plan in place, and they must complete the online Google parking form.
12. CVHS Community Outreach:
If you know of a student or student’s family that needs some help, we have a food pantry at CVHS. Just scan the QR code, fill out the form and you can put an order together. You will be contacted when we receive your order to arrange a pickup or delivery. Food Pantry.pdf
Si conoce a un estudiante o a su familia que necesita ayuda, tenemos una despensa de alimentos en CVHS. Simplemente escanee el código QR, complete el formulario y podrá realizar un pedido. Nos comunicaremos con usted cuando recibamos su pedido para organizar la recogida o la entrega. Food Pantry.pdf
Feria de recursos para familias latinas el 31 de agosto, consulte la información del volante. unnamed-1.jpg
13. Upcoming Dates to Remember
2-week calendar
Let’s make it a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Courtney Johnson
Cedar Valley High School Principal