Principal's Report

Dear PV East Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well! Happy New Year! As we kick off the new year, we are reaching out to you, our valued parents, to join us in creating an enriching and supportive learning environment for our middle school students. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our school community, and we are inviting you to become an integral part of it through volunteering. In particular, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist us in the Backstage Student Lounge during lunch times. Students win the privilege of eating in the Back Stage Lounge by earning tickets for good behavior. This is a coveted award by all students. The winners bring their lunches to the lounge, eat with their friends, play video games and play air hockey. We would love to have some parent volunteers to help monitor our students. Please use this link to sign up as a volunteer.

https://forms.gle/wcpAoikGbppZaPbVA

On Monday, January 15th there will be NO SCHOOL as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. As a national day of service we are encouraging our students to particpate in the age-appropriate service opportunities being offered. There is more information below.

Our students returned from Winter Break motivated and engaged with learning. They were busy this week taking iReady assessments in Math and ELA. This data is used by our teachers to adjust instruction and provide targeted interventions to students. Our students are also looking forward to our 6th Grade Winter Concert as well as the East/West Ice Skating Party. There are many upcoming activities so please follow us on Facebook and our website.

Sincerely,

Seamus Clune, Ph.D.

#EastROCKs

Join us for our annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 15th!!! This is a drop-off event for middle school students at the HS cafeteria.

An exciting new presentation this year, we will have a visit from our very own Perkiomen Township Volunteer Fire Company to talk about fire safety and experience some fun and engaging activities with volunteer fire fighters!

Students will also make paracord lanyards for Operation Gratitude, Valentine door hangers for a local nursing home facility, and encouragement cards to be included in blessing bags for the homeless in Philadelphia.

We hope your middle school student can join us!!!

https://pvsdfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/.../eventRegistrat...

oin us for a night of ice skating, food trucks, DJ, and lots of fun with old and new friends!

When: January 19, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30pm

Where: Spring Mountain Ice Rink

Cost: $18.00

Tickets are limited. Please note we sold out the past 2 years, so don't wait to purchase your tickets.

Please note that parents are expected to stay to ensure there is proper adult supervision for their child(ren). All participants must bring a signed waiver, which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/springmtn-iceskatingwaiver.

Use the link below to purchase your ticket(s) and for more information pertaining to the event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-eastwest-ice-skating-night-tickets-783697830307?aff=oddtdtcreator

Another way students are rewarded for their ROCK behavior is through weekly drawings. Students win time in our Backstage Lounge which was so generously furnished by the PV Foundation. The lounge has cool furniture where students can eat lunch, an air hockey table, and an XBox One. We need parents to help us out during lunches to monitor students in the lounge. There are only 6 students in the lounge at a time, so it is a small group. Would you be able to donate some time during our lunches? If so, please sign up using this form:

https://forms.gle/t6TdQN2tcE4CREJR7

Upcoming Event!!

January 19th, 7-8:30

Join us for the annual East/West night at Spring Mount Ice Skating Rink! Skating food truck DJ

Tickets are being sold via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/pvmsehs-2024iceskating

Get your Tickets early this event tends to sell out and tickets will be capped at 300 participants!

The next Home & School meeting is January 9th, 7PM in the Middle School East LIbrary, all are welcome!

Parents, we need your help! Your students have been working hard to show ROCK behavior and it is time for them to be rewarded. Students have been earning ROCK tickets throughout the first marking period and it is time for them to start cashing them in for prizes, but we need your help. Please consider purchasing an item or two from our PVMS East ROCK Shop Amazon Wishlist. Purchases will be sent to East and delivered to the ROCK shop where your students can purchase them with their hard-earned tickets. Here is the link to the list:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23T8340T72HK3?ref_=wl_share

We can also use Amazon gift cards, gift cards to local restaurants and stores, as well as any Philadelphia sports fan gear you would like to donate. We love our community and appreciate your support of our students and school.

Our Math Counts Club is meeting every Tuesday from 2:45 - 3:45. This club is for students interested in having fun with math from playing math games to competing in math competitions. Please reach out to Ms. Rebecca McGowan rmcgowan@pvsd.org for more details.

Math Lab is every Monday & Wednesday. Students needing math help can report to Mrs. Espersen's Room (Rm. 243). Students who come for assistance must remain for the entire session from 2:45-3:45PM. Please contact Mrs. Espersen nespersen@pvsd.org or Mr. Darren Thompson dthompson@pvsd.org if you have any questions.

The CAUSE (Connecting and Uniting Students to Empower) is a student leadership group that works collaboratively to educate the larger school community on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; as well as to support the individual club members. Students joining the CAUSE will meet every other week to collaborate, plan, create, and help make positive change in our school community. The first meeting will take place during 10th period on Thursday, November 30th, in the Counseling Center. If you are interested in joining the CAUSE, please email Mrs. Good at kgood@pvsd.org

Our Green Team and Loss Group are co-sponsoring a certified butterfly garden and wildlife habitat that was designed by Master Gardeners at Penn State Extension. It will be located at the front of the school by the main office and include 3 benches and a picnic table. This garden is yet be named by the students but will be a place to memorialize and honor people and events through a personalized brick pathway that will run through the middle of the garden. You can help us fundraise by purchasing a brick for the pathway.

https://4everbricks.com/donors/PVMSE/

Please email Dr. Clune directly if you want to sponsor the picnic table ($1,400) or a bench ($800) or be listed as a sponsor ($1000) on the sign.

2023-2024 Viking Athletic Department Ticket Program

Ticket Prices: Adults $5.00 Students $5.00

Student Yearly Pass: $25

This pass includes general admission for one student to home PV athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events. SCHOOL ID REQUIRED w/PASS AT EVENTS

Family Yearly Pass: $100

This pass includes general admission for household family members to home PV athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year. To qualify, a family must have at least one Perkiomen Valley school-aged child. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events. STUDENTS: SCHOOL ID REQUIRED w/PASS AT EVENTS

Adult Yearly Pass: $60

This pass includes admission for one adult to home PV athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events.

Sr. Citizen Pass: Free! Senior Gold Card Application

This pass provides free general admission to Perkiomen Valley home events. You must be 65-years of age, reside in the Perkiomen Valley School District and provide proof of age and address. This pass may be obtained at the School District Administration Building. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ON_ZdhGqPkEJR2qNUnu1zhfKH8kUypJGWop-GLk-2VE/edit?usp=sharing

We reviewed our Safe 2 Say program last week. Our students viewed the video below during their Advisory period.

Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators.

Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities in Pennsylvania with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. We provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma.

We are a collaboration of community leaders, clinicians, students, school district representatives, and families who believe that having meaningful, inclusive conversations about substance use and addiction will support individuals and their families in their efforts to develop healthy coping skills and access support whenever there is a need. Learn more about us. See the link below for a number of programs that Be a Part of the Conversation offers.

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisit Lifeline?

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Want to find out what’s going on in the PV Community? Visit here for flyers about upcoming events in and around our area!

To submit an event for posting, please send a PDF version of your flyer to webmaster@pvsd.org for review.

Please note that Community Bulletin Board items may contain links to websites of organizations outside Perkiomen Valley School District. Items are posted to this bulletin board as a free service to the community, and should not be interpreted as being sponsored or endorsed by the district.

January 9 - Home & School Meeting @ 7:00PM

January 15 - No School - MLK Day

January 17 - 6th Grade Winter Concert @ 7:00PM

January 26 - East/West Skating Party @ 7:00PM

Email: sclune@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-middle-school-east/
Location: 5 Tammanund Circle, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 409-8580
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMSE/
Twitter: @PVMSEast