High Lites December 11, 2023

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I hope this email finds you well. Early last week I met with the student leadership of the high school for our monthly meeting. The discussion centered around student concerns regarding physical altercations and discipline procedures for level three and four offenses.

In response to these inquiries, we organized assemblies for all grade levels last Friday. The purpose was to educate the students about their roles and responsibilities within our school community. We emphasized that it's not just our school, but their school as well, and each of us plays a crucial part in creating a safe and respectful environment.

To foster ongoing dialogue, we also introduced a QR code which will allow students to participate in a student forum. They can also use this code to request meetings with their house principal or counselor, where they can voice their concerns or seek guidance.

I have attached a video of one of the assemblies. Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering a positive school culture. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or a house principal.

Best regards,

Cyndi Moss

We will have our monthly extended homeroom on Dec 14th.

Grade 9- Link Crew Activity

Grade 10- Naviance and Career Key

Grade 11- The Power of Positive Mindset

Grade 12- Decision Making

Join us Thursday Dec 14 at MSE for our annual Holiday Concert. This concert is a fan favorite as you will see performances by our Band, Orchestra and Choir. The culminating number is one to be seen as all groups participate together. Hope to see you there.

We will be holding a winter Spirit Week December 18-22. This year our seniors and freshman will be teaming up against our juniors and sophomores. The students will need to compete against our staff as well! The team with the highest percentage of participation will win bragging rights. We will announce the winner on December 22, along with the winner of our annual door decorating contest.

Monday: Holiday Socks/Festive Hat Day
Tuesday: Ugly/Fun Winter Sweater Day
Wednesday: Cozy Wednesday (Cozy Clothes: Sweats, PJ pants, etc.)
Thursday: Wintertime Warm (Flannel or Winter Gear)
Friday: Holiday Colors Day

Who will Win?

Teams: 9th and 12th Grades, 10th and 11th Grades, Faculty/Staff

Teams with the highest percentage participation will win!

Perkiomen Valley High School's Key Club has partnered with the Daily Bread food pantry to purchase children's holiday gifts for local families in need. Students are invited to take an ornament from the Angel Tree and buy a gift based on the given age group and gender written on the ornament. All unwrapped gifts will be consolidated and delivered to Daily Bread on Thursday, 12/21/23.

PV Parents and Guardians - Winter is coming. Please utilize this link if your child is in need of a Free and New winter coat.

Free New Winter Coats

Working Papers can be issued if a student between the ages of 14 to 18 is applying for a job and working papers have not yet been issued. Working papers are required by the State of Pennsylvania until a student is 18 years old. Please send kgeorge@pvsd.org an e-mail for the instructions and procedures that has been established by the State of Pennsylvania.

December 14 at 7:30pm Holiday Concert at MSE

December 25-January 1 No school

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be presenting a financial aid webinar for families and students who would like to pursue a higher education.

The event will take place this upcoming Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM online.

The webinar will provide an overview of the new and changing process to apply for financial aid beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. The presentation will also highlight higher education costs, the types of financial aid available and how to apply for financial aid. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.

Register online today!

The Counseling Center will be hosting its annual FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 6-8pm in the high school library. This year, FAFSA opens up in December 2023. Representatives from Montgomery County Community College will be available to answer your questions. Please bring your computer/laptop.

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

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis 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.

FINAL Disney Payment #5 in the amount of $365.00 is due no later than Monday, December 11th. Pay online, or via cash or check to the main office locked drop box or room 129.

Medical Form for the Disney trip:

Please complete this form no later than Friday, December 22nd. It is required for ALL students!!!!!

Senior Parent / Student / Chaperone meeting (required):

Thursday, February 8th at 7:oo PM @ HS cafeteria

The link to your digital portfolio is due Friday, December 1st. Samples, a checklist, and the dropbox are all located on the 2024 Digital Portfolio Google Classroom.

Each student is to pay $30 in Senior Dues prior to graduation. These dues help offset the costs of the cap and gown and diploma cover. The fee has been added to ParentVue. The due date for these dues is Feb 1, 2024. If you are paying any fees on ParentVue please note that you cannot do so using your phone.

Email: cmoss@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-high-school/
Location: 509 Gravel Pike, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 489-1230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerkValleyHS/
Twitter: @PerkValleyHS