PATRIOT PRESS
Here's what's inside this week:
- Daylight savings ends Sunday, Nov. 3rd, clocks go back one hour
- Election Day Tues., Nov. 5th, don't forget to vote!
- Late start Wednesdays November 13th, 20th
- *** Wednesday, Nov. 6th IS NOT a late start day, PVM 8:10 - 11:40 for early release ***
- NO SCHOOL Nov. 11th, Veteran's Day
- NO SCHOOL Nov. 27th-29th Thanksgiving break
- Early release 11:40 am for conferences, Middle school Nov. 5th - 8th (primary school early release 12:40 pm 4th - 8th)
- Principals' message
- Sports practices during conference week
- No after school band Nov. 4th - 8th during conference week
- Check the lost and found, it's getting full
- Thank you PV PTA!
- ASB popcorn + fundraiser Nov. 3rd - 22nd
Veteran's Day assembly Wed., Nov. 6th, 10 am, PVM gym
PV PTA Holiday Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 16th 10 am - 3 pm, PVM gym
Vector Solutions tip reporting tool - safety
Aspire highly capable program referral window open Oct. 14th - Dec. 6th
- Notes from the Nurse - chicken pox cases
- Counselor's Corner - College Bound info.
- Fall sports
- Expectations for students attending school sport events
- Get prepared for winter weather
- Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
- PTA - Fred Meyer Community Rewards
- Family Resource Center information
- School calendar
- Meal information
- BGPS information links and additional information
- Contact info - hours, calendars, handbooks
Our Pleasant Valley PTA provided a large selection of playground balls for the middle school students. They can shoot hoops, play wall ball, pepper with volleyballs or score a goal with soccer balls. We appreciate the opportunity to receive playground equipment from our spectacular PTA, and appreciate all they do for our kids along with the help and support of families and the community.
Every time you support a PTA fundraiser, the proceeds go toward things like this that benefit our students and teachers. Thank you to all who support our PTA by volunteering, buying fundraiser items, and becoming a PTA member (membership does not commit you to volunteering, but there are benefits to being a member, see PTA section at the bottom of the newsletter for more info)!
Students will start collecting orders for popcorn, gluten-free baking mixes, coffee, a tote bag, and salt water taffy on Nov. 3rd. Orders and payment are made online only; use the link or QR code below to navigate to the order page. Please consider ordering some yummy treats to enjoy, while also supporting the fun things ASB does for our students.
The popcorn + sale will run from Nov. 3rd through Nov. 22nd. Items purchased will be sent home (or pick up arranged) some time on or just after December 10th.
*** IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter the student name you are ordering popcorn from so we can be sure they get your order for delivery to you and get credit for the sale. If a student name is not entered, we will not know how to get your order to you.***
Follow the link below or scan the QR code to order popcorn online.
Chicken pox cases
Hello PVM families!
Chicken pox cases
In recent weeks, Battle Ground Public Schools has experienced chickenpox cases at several buildings. When this happens, Clark County Public Health may direct students who do not have documented immunization to stay home for 21 days to reduce the chance of the disease spreading further. A student may be able to return to school sooner with documented proof of immunity. If you have questions about your child’s chickenpox immunization status, please reach out to their school nurse.
Immunization requirements
Washington’s Department of Public Health requires that students who do not have all of their legally required immunizations or an approved exemption on file must be excluded from classes starting Friday, Nov. 15. Letters for families who are currently out of compliance were mailed on Friday, Oct. 25. Visit the Washington Department of Health website for more information on what vaccines are required to attend school in the state of Washington, or how to obtain an approved certificate of exemption.
WA immunization requirements
Life threatening health condition/allergy
If your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy, we must have updated health information each year as well as medication at school forms for any rescue medications that need to be kept at the nurse's office at school. Parents and nurses work together to create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for what to do for your child in the case of a medical emergency. Please contact our nurses if your student has a life threatening medical condition/allergy and you have not already alerted the school and had an EAP created. Students and parents will need to meet with nurses before a student may self-carry any rescue medications.
Office Phone: 360-885-5500
salisbury.janel@battlegroundps.org
davis.diane@battlegroundps.org
Health and safety resources
See health and safety resources from the Washington state Dept. of Health.
Updating contact and health information
Parents/guardians please make sure you are updating the School Health Form in Skyward each year so that we have correct and current information regarding your child/ren (complete the "Update" in Skyward Family Access. Update opens August 1st each year to update school forms.). Skyward does not pull information forward each school year. There are many School Health Forms that have not been updated for 2-4 years. We need current information and this is how we most often know if your child has a Life threatening health condition. We want to keep your child/ren safe while at school and we can't do our job if we do not have correct and updated information.
Thank you for your time in this important matter.
From your School Nurse Janel Salisbury, BSN, RN & Building Nurse Diane Davis, LPN
Staying healthy
Clark County Public Health recommends that people take the following actions to prevent colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
- Stay home if running a fever or experiencing other symptoms of illness. See our guidelines for keeping children home from school for more information.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
If you need to email our nurses:
salisbury.janel@battlegroundps.org
davis.diane@battlegroundps.org
School office 360-885-5500
Additional information:
Attention all 7th and 8th grade families!
We have a wonderful program that will help pay for college tuition.
The ONLY WAY to have your child apply for the College Bound Scholarship is to apply for Free/ Reduced lunch. Apply online through Skyward: WWW.TinyURL.Com/SkywardBG or complete the attached Free/Reduced lunch application. Every 7th and 8th grader that qualifies and has applied for Free/Reduced will automatically have a College Bound Scholarship application submitted. This scholarship can cover up to 4 years of your child's tuition at almost any school in the state of Washington!
Attached:
* Free and Reduced lunch application
* College Bound Informational Flyer
Girls volleyball and boys soccer registration closes November 4th. Practices began October 28th.
Consent to share
Students wishing to take advantage of no-fee sports or other activities must have a new meal benefit application and consent to share form (русский) (Español) on file before registering for fall sports, even if you had a previous approved application on file. The consent to share can also be completed as part of the annual student update through Skyward.
You may explore the BGPS middle school athletics webpage for information on registration and sports physicals. Click here to navigate to BGPS middle school athletics webpage.
2024-25 sports season dates
Season 1
Starts Wednesday September 4, 2024 - student clearance opens on Wednesday August 14, 2024
Girls Basketball clearance closes at end of day on Tuesday September 10, 2024
Coed Cross Country clearance closes at end of day on Tuesday September 17, 2024
Last day of the season Wednesday October 16, 2024
Season 2
Starts Monday October 28, 2024 - student clearance opens on Monday October 7, 2024
Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer clearance closes at end of day on Monday November 4, 2024 (there is a waiver day on Wednesday October 30, 2024)
Last day of the season Wednesday December 18, 2024 (could use the 19th and 20th as make updates)
Season 3
Girls Soccer starts Monday January 13, 2025 - Student Clearance opens on Monday December 9, 2024
Clearance closes at end of day on Friday January 7, 2025
Last day of the season is Wednesday January 26, 2025
Boys Basketball starts Monday January 27, 2025 - Student Clearance starts on Monday January 6, 2025
Clearance closes at end of day on Friday January 31, 2025
Last day of the season is Wednesday March 12, 2025
Season 4
Coed Track Starts Wednesday April 9, 2025 - student clearance opens on Wednesday March 12, 2025
Clearance closes at end of day onTuesday April 22, 2025
Last day of season Wednesday May 21, 2025
Report, don’t repost
If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread.
Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear.
You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.
Pleasant Valley PTA supports students and teachers at Pleasant Valley by providing programs, activities, and events that help them grow socially and academically. We work closely with school administrators and teachers to determine the needs of our schools and advocate for our students.
We all care about our students. Some of us just don’t know how we can make a difference or don’t have the time to volunteer because of other obligations. Pleasant Valley PTA and Washington State PTA can be your voice and can help make a difference in the lives of ALL our students. As a large organized body we can impact decisions at the National and State levels that affect our students at Pleasant Valley.
By joining Pleasant Valley PTA and exercising your right to vote, you have a voice in your students education. Become a member and stay connected with important issues and information about our school.
What Membership is:
Support for students & staff
Our legislative voice! (Membership count affects our number of votes at Convention & Legislative Assembly)
Funding for student programs & activties
What Membership is NOT:
A commitment to volunteer. The PTA will never require your participation in fundraising or volunteering.
What your Membership includes:
Access to resources
Discounts from State and National PTA
- NEW PTA WEBSITE: PleasantValleyPTA.org,
- Sign up here to receive info on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities: https://pleasantvalleypta.org/volunteer
PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office: 360-885-5500
Fax: 360-885-5510
Absence reporting: 360-885-5512
District office switchboard: 360-885-5300
Principal: Austin Brothers
Asst. Principal: Erin Thompson
Mailing address:
PO Box 200
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Email: info.pvm@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://pvm.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 14320 NE 50th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686 Mail to: Pleasant Valley Middle, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone: 360-885-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMiddle/
