Saving Fred!
Field Journal Exploration
STEM Challenge Suspension Bridge
i-Ready Diagnostic
Star Assessments
LinkIt! Benchmark Testing
The LinkIt! Benchmark assessments help teachers determine student progress on specific topics in Language Arts and Math that are expected learning in a particular grade level/course. The LinkIt! assessments indicate progress on state standards, assisting teachers to target areas of instruction. LinkIt! Benchmarks will occur a minimum of two times during the school year. The LinkIt Benchmark ELA and math assessments will be given to select students during the week of September 18th. LinkIt! Benchmark Information
Therapy Dogs @ West Permission
Perkiomen Valley Middle School West will be participating in a Therapy Dog Program, throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Handlers and their dogs will meet with the students whose parent/legal guardians have given their written authorization for their participation in the Therapy Dog Program during school hours. The Therapy Dog and Their Handlers are fully insured and have undergone extensive training.
Participation by your child in this program will not begin until permission has been received. You have the right to refuse participation in this program. You may, at any time, terminate your child’s authorization to participate by notifying your child’s counselor.
In addition to completing this form, please indicate whether your child is allergic to dogs or any other animals. In the interest of your child’s safety, if your child has a dog allergy, we can not offer participation to your child in this program and we will work with your child’s teacher and school to ensure that dogs are not given access to your child’s classrooms.
By providing permission, you agree to hold Therapy Dogs International, Shadowlee Canine and Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, harmless from and against any claim that arises out of your child’s participation in the Therapy Dog Program, except for any claim arising out of negligence or misconduct.
If you have any questions, please contact Carla Zielinski at czielinski@pvsd.org
PV West Meet The Teacher Night
Picture Day @ West📸
After School Back To School Bash @ West
The Back To School Bash is free for students to participate in, but there will be food to purchase at the event. There will also be music and activities such as Bingo, and yard game tournaments such as Cornhole, Can Jam, Spike Ball, Gaga Ball, Basketball, and more.
West School Store
The West School Store is open and ready for all of your school needs. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 - 7:40am in the Cafeteria. Students can purchase school supplies such as pencils (regular and mechanical), erasers, highlighters, and whiteboard markers. The store also has earbuds and PV West water bottles. Students can make their purchases in the cafeteria as they arrive in the morning and before they go to homeroom.
23/24 PV Middle School Handbook
- Attendance (pg. 8)
- Educational Trips (pg. 9)
- Dress Code (pg. 13)
- Parent Questions/Concerns (pg. 20)
- Personal Equipment (pg. 20)
- Procedure for Administration of Medications in School (pg. 32)
Raptor System
Counselor's Corner
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
For more information about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as well as additional resources please visit https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month
Nurse Notes
Physical & Dental Exams
Sixth grade students require a physical examination and seventh grade students require a dental examination. Exams from July 1, 2022 to the present are acceptable. If your child has had these examinations, please be sure to send a copy to the Nurse's office. Forms are available on the PV website. Your cooperation with this is most appreciated!
Medication
If your child requires medication during the school day, parents must bring the medication to school with the appropriate forms completed by the physician. The forms can be found on the PV website. No medication should be in the student’s possession (pockets, lunch, purse/handbag, or backpack) unless designated by the nurse per state laws.
It is especially important if your child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy, seizures or asthma AND requires emergency medication that you supply the nurse with the required medication.
All medications are to be delivered directly to the nurse’s office and kept in the health room unless otherwise designated by the school nurse. Medication may be delivered at the start of the school year.
After School Athletic/Activity Transportation
- 4:00pm Departure (outside main office) - Monday through Thursday. The 4:00 activity bus will begin running on Monday September 25th.
- 5:00pm Departure (outside gym entrance) - Monday through Thursday. The 5:00 activity bus will begin running on the first day of school, Monday August 28th. The 5:00 activity bus will begin running on Fridays starting after Thanksgiving break.
For each day students intend to take either the 4:00pm or 5:00pm activity bus, they are asked to inform the school district and bus company for routing purposes using the electronic form provided. The form links are below and also available to students via the PV LaunchPad - Classlink. Students must submit their information each morning by 10:00 am if they intend to ride the afternoon activity bus that day.
PV West Athletic Update
Incoming 7th graders have an account created with Big Teams.
Email: Use the PV student email address
Password: bigteams
The user will be prompted to change the password.
Fall Sports
Football, boys & girls soccer, field hockey, boys & girls cross country, girls volleyball
Winter Sports
registration due by November 6, 2023
Boys & girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling
Spring Sports
registration due by February 20, 2024
Baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, track & field
SAVE THE DATE: Vikings U-Night
PV Families: Are you looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Are you
looking to be part of a night where we are UNITED as a PV community? If you are,
then mark your calendars for Friday, September 15, 2023, and plan to attend the Vikings U-Night football game.
This is the game where we as Vikings UNITE to honor the diversity within our
community and to foster an inclusive environment for ALL learners. Be part of the
fun and watch as students stand together to send a message of acceptance and
belonging for the many types of learners we have in our district.
Below you will find a link to purchase a shirt we hope helps to send our message of
unity and acceptance as our goal is to cover the stadium in blue! We hope to see you there!
PV Power Packs
ower Packs are weekend bags of food for students experiencing food insecurity. The bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits. All food is non-perishable. There is no financial information required to participate in this program.
PV Power Packs is a volunteer run organization and all information is kept confidential. Names are shared with school counselors who arrange for students to pick up their bags prior to every weekend.
Please fill out a separate form for each child that you would like to receive a Power Pack, including children not yet in school.
We will begin handing out Power Packs on September 8th. If your child received Power Packs last year, they will automatically receive them this year.
If you have any questions, email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org.
Tween Talk Group
Tweens, ages 11 to 13, are invited to chat in a fun, informal atmosphere with Erin McMonagle, a guidance counselor at Perkiomen Valley East Middle School - as part of our Julia’s Joy Youth Empowerment Program. We have created a safe group, where they can come relax, unload and learn they are not alone all while meeting new friends. We believe learning Stress Management tips will help youth deal with the pressures they are feeling at this age and into the future!
This group is free thanks to donations, if you would like to make a donation, it is always appreciated, but not necessary!
Learn more about our workshops and our mission at http://www.JuliasJoy.org
Be Part of the Conversation - Upcoming Programs
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.
Safe2Say
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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.
Community Bulletin Board
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.
West Weeks At A Glance
Tuesday September 5th - PVSD Board Meeting Work Session (Includes Education & Finance Committees of the Whole) @ 7pm in PVHS Library
Monday September 11th - PVSD School Board Meeting @ 7pm in PVHS Library
Thursday September 14th - 6th-8th Grade Meet The Teacher Night @ West
Friday September 15th - Vikings U-Night Football Game
Friday September 22nd - Picture Day @ West
Friday September 29th - After School Back-to-School Bash (3-5pm)
