“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