Wildcat Roar
July 25th, 2024
Dear WIldcats,
Congratulations to our Wildcats on successfully completing the first nine weeks of the school year! We are proud of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments our students have demonstrated so far. The end of a grading period is a great opportunity to celebrate progress, reflect on areas for improvement, and set goals for the next nine weeks. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help every student succeed.
As we begin the second nine weeks, we encourage families to review grades in Skyward, discuss academic goals with students, and reinforce the importance of completing assignments, attending class regularly, and taking responsibility for learning.
PSAT – Tuesday, October 20
Our eighth-grade students will take the PSAT on Tuesday, October 20. Please help your student prepare by getting a good night's sleep, eating breakfast, and arriving at school ready to do their best. We are proud of our students and look forward to seeing them demonstrate their learning!
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This is an opportunity to increase awareness, celebrate the strengths and talents of individuals with dyslexia, and recognize the importance of providing students with the tools and support they need to succeed. At Creek Valley, we are committed to helping every Wildcat reach their full potential.
Good Luck in the Playoffs, Wildcats!
We are excited to cheer on our Volleyball and Football teams as they compete in the playoffs! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork reflect the spirit of our campus. Good luck to both teams as they represent Creek Valley!
A Shared Commitment to Student Behavior
At Creek Valley, we want our students to enjoy school, build positive friendships, and participate in meaningful learning experiences. To ensure that every student has a safe and productive environment, we need to work together to reinforce our campus expectations.
Over the past several weeks, we have noticed an increase in horseplay, classroom and hallway disruptions, and students not following staff directions. Examples include talking over staff during announcements, engaging in horseplay that disrupts nearby classrooms, and not complying with requests to correct dress code or not wearing school IDs.
We understand that middle school students are learning to navigate friendships, make responsible decisions, and develop independence. However, safety, respect, and responsibility are nonnegotiable expectations. Horseplay can quickly escalate into unsafe situations, and not following staff directions takes time away from instruction and affects the learning environment for others.
Our staff will continue to provide reminders, reteach expectations, and assign appropriate consequences when necessary. We also want students to understand that responding respectfully to adult directions and correcting behavior when prompted are important parts of becoming responsible and successful young adults.
Family Action Step: Five Minutes Can Make a Difference
This week, please take five minutes to check in with your student about their behavior at school. Ask these three questions:
Am I following staff directions the first time they are given?
Am I keeping my hands, feet, and belongings to myself and avoiding horseplay?
When a staff member corrects my behavior, dress code, or technology use, do I respond respectfully and make the requested correction?
Please ask your student to identify one specific action they will take this week to demonstrate greater responsibility and respect at school. Your conversations and support make a tremendous difference in helping students understand that the expectations we establish at school and reinforce at home work together.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure Creek Valley remains a place where every student feels safe, respected, and ready to learn. We are proud of the progress our Wildcats have made during the first nine weeks and look forward to building on that success in the second nine weeks.
Let's continue to show our Wildcat pride in the classroom, in the hallways, and throughout our community!
Warmly,
Mrs. Steffanie Webb
Principal
Creek Valley Middle School
Our 8th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 on Tuesday, October 20. Please note that there is no makeup testing day, so it is important that all 8th grade students attend school that morning.
Students will begin reporting to their assigned testing rooms at 7:50 a.m. and will be testing throughout the morning. Please ensure your student arrives at school before 7:50 a.m. so they are ready to begin testing on time.
To help your student prepare, please make sure they:
Get a good night's sleep the night before testing.
Eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test.
Arrive at school on time and ready to do their best.
Bring their iPad fully charged.
Bring a snack for the break between the two sections of the test.
Thank you for your support in helping our students have a successful testing day!
Our CVMS Staff Spotlight is a way to celebrate and recognize the amazing team members who make Creek Valley Middle School such a special place. Each spotlight features a different staff member, sharing a little about their role, their passions, and the unique contributions they bring to our Wildcat community. It’s our way of saying “thank you” and helping our families get to know the faces behind the great work happening every day at CVMS.
Name: Briana Frye
Position: Science 8th/Coach
How long have you been teaching: 6 years
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
This is my second year at Creek Valley. I am one of the girl’s coaches as well as an 8th grade science teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Energy Science from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. When I’m not teaching, I can be found reading, crocheting, playing volleyball, or at a pokemon card convention with my husband.
What is something people may not know about you?
I collect pokemon cards
When you were in middle school, what did you want to be when you grow up?
A veterinarian
What gives you pride in Creek Valley?
The community gives me pride in our school because it makes it feel like a home.
Mrs. Altman (Last Names A-L) mailto:altmans@lisd.net
Ms. Mason (Last Names M - Z) mailto:masone@lisd.net
Attendance Errors
If your student is marked absent for one or more class periods and you believe the absence may have been recorded in error, please email your student’s teacher for the class period in question.
If an attendance error is confirmed, the teacher will contact the attendance clerk to make the necessary correction.
Pre-Planned Absences
If you know your student will be absent on a future date or dates, please complete the 2026–27 Pre-Planned Absence Request Form using the QR code or the link provided:
School Meals & Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
Fuel your student's success with a healthy school breakfast and lunch each day!
Meal Prices have increased for this school year.
- Breakfast: $1.75
- Lunch: $3.50
We encourage all families to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application, even if you don't think you may qualify. You can apply online by clicking the link below or the box at the top of the newsletter.
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application:
https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?api=ca04fcffb93276370a95e71243770cfc#loaded
Submitting an application can provide benefits beyond free or reduced-price meals. Eligible families may also help their student qualify for reduced fees on testing, increased access to educational programs and resources, and additional support services available through Lewisville ISD. In addition, every approved application helps our campus receive funding that supports academic programs, student services, and resources that benefit all Creek Valley students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the application. It is quick, confidential, and could provide valuable benefits for both your student and our school community.
Steffanie Webb
Principal
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