It’s Not the Plane, it’s the Pilot! 2024-25 School Theme
Monday, September 16, 2024
Aviators,
In just a few hours, our Counseling Department is hosting the *Walk to Fight Suicide*, an event that holds a special place in my heart. Starting at 6 p.m. on the football field, we’ll have food trucks and mental health resources from across Utah County. The walk will begin at 7 p.m.
I hope to see you there!
1. Admin Message this Week
This week, Assistant Principal Dereck Reynolds shares a message about respecting others differences. It’s a wonderful message that I hope your family enjoys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bH5Xas2j2g
2. Blood Drive
Cedar Valley High School is hosting a Blood Drive on, Tuesday, September 24th, on the indoor track. This event is open to everyone, not just current high school students.
To donate blood, you must meet the following requirements:
Be 16 years or older
No new tattoos within the last 3 months
Recent travel outside the U.S. in the last 3 months will be evaluated
Not currently sick
For Cedar Valley students:
You must bring a signed parent permission form to the blood drive and sign up for a time slot with the contacts listed below. *Appointments are required for students*.
For parents and community members:
You can sign up for a time slot by contacting the individuals listed below. *Parents and teachers are welcome to walk in. Link here for more information.
To sign up contact: Shalynn Augat at [email protected]
3. Culture and Climate Connection Survey
On Monday, March 30th students will take the ASD Culture, Climate, and Connection Survey for the 2024-2025 school year in their Steele Time. The purpose of the survey is to help adults improve the learning environment for all students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. For further information link ’24-’25 Culture, Climate and Connection Survey- Parent Consent Form for Skyward
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. Parents and Pizza Event Homework Event:
We will be holding a study group after school on Tuesday, Oct. 1st and Tuesday, Oct. 8th from 2:30m-4:30pm. 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 16, 2024. Parents are welcome to come help their student(s). Please see the flyer for more information. October Pizza &Parent Study group .pdf
Tendremos un grupo de estudio después de la escuela el Martes 1 de Octubre y el Martes 8 de Octubre de 2:30 a 4:30 p.m. Los maestros y tutores estudiantiles estarán disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes con su tarea. Esta será una gran oportunidad para que sus estudiantes se pongan al día con sus tareas antes de que finalice nuestro período el 16 de octubre de 2024. Los padres pueden venir a ayudar a sus estudiantes. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información. October Pizza &Parent Study group .pdf
5. Utah College Application Weeks (UCAW)
Starting next week, Cedar Valley High School will join the Utah System of Higher Education in sponsoring Utah College Application Week (UCAW). During the next few weeks, September 23rd – October 11th, there will be fun activities during lunch and all seniors will be encouraged to apply for admission to at least one college or university. Beginning this year, there are no application fees for Utah Students for any Utah institution except for BYU. Also, seniors, please fill out the Scholarship and College Survey!
Admissions representatives from Utah Colleges will be visiting Cedar Valley. You can schedule individual appointments with them by clicking the links on the schedule. They will also be available during lunch hours, the days they are here to answer any questions.
Here is the link to the Schedule for UCAW.
Here is the link to the Scholarship and College Survey.
Here is a link to college quick facts. (Admissions, due dates, scholarships, financial aid, etc.)
Here is a link to the deadline information for Utah colleges.
Here is a link to create a StudentAid.Gov account which will be needed to fill out the FAFSA when it opens in December.
Check out the Cedar Valley counseling website -https://cvhs.alpineschools.org/counseling/ and follow us on Instagram @cedarvalleystudentcenter for announcements and updates on scholarships, colleges, application deadlines, events, opportunities, etc…
You are welcome to come to the Student Center to get help or answers to any questions. You can also contact Marcie Murri at [email protected] or 801-610-8826 Ext. 721786.
6. School Pictures – Retakes Reminder
Our final school picture day is Wednesday, September 25th. For more details, click here for the code and how to purchase pictures. The event code is FE134924
Wednesday, September 25th: Retake Day, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM – this is for all students. They will be called down from class alphabetically by their last name
School Pictures that were taken during our pre-boarding event and during classes August 29 & 30 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.
7. Upcoming Dates to Remember
2-week calendar
Let’s make it a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Courtney Johnson
Cedar Valley High School Principal