Principal's Report

Dear PV East Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to see everyone TONIGHT at the East/West Ice Skating Event at Spring Mount. The ice skating rink is open so please be safe on the roads as you travel.

The 6th Grade Winter Concert was a fabulous performance the other night. Kudos to our 6th Grade performers and their teachers, Mrs. Yeagle, Mr. DiRenzo, and Ms. Smith-Gonzalez. You really know how to put on a great show.

Our Spelling Bee is next Wednesday. We are looking forward to the competition. Parents are welcome to attend but will need to check in at the main office. Please bring proper identifcation.

Please take a moment to complete our school district climate survey. Your feedback is really important and greatly appreciated. There is information below.

In addition, a middle school and high school mountain biking team is being proposed for this summer. There is also some information below if interested.

Sincerely,

Seamus Clune, Ph.D.

#EastROCKs

To gain insights into the perspectives of our PV community, we are conducting a Climate Survey and invite the participation of our families. The survey is confidential, and responses will be aggregated to ensure anonymity. The input received will be invaluable for assessing various aspects of the school environment, including safety, belonging, bullying, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candid feedback from participants will guide decisions aimed at enhancing the overall experience for students, staff, and parents.

The survey is now open and will be available for participation until Friday, January 26, 2024. Please click here to complete the PARENT SURVEY.

Please complete the Parent Mountain Biking Survey (Gr. 5-11). PVSD is considering a Mountain Biking Team for this summer. Your feedback is very helpful and greatly appreciated.

Mountain Biking Link Parent Survey

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

Our 8th Graders took their class photo the other day. If you are interested in a copy, there is a form below for ordering.

If your 8th Grade student is interested in applying to North Montco Technical Career Center the applications are due February 20th. There are extra applications available in the counseling center.

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

Craft Club will be meeting every other Thursday from 2:45 - 3:55PM. Please contact Mrs. Dolan adolan@pvsd.org if you have any questions.

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.

Join us for our 2024 Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, March 2nd (rain date: Sunday, March 3rd) at the High School (509 Gravel Pike). The event starts at 12:00 pm, but times will vary based on divisioning.

Registration is open from now until Monday, February 5th. The cost per team is $175 due at the time of registration. There is an option to upgrade the WHOLE team's tee to a dri-fit tee for an additional $25. Please note, the whole team must do either cotton tees or dri-fit tees, we cannot accommodate mix-and-match team tees. See the link below to register.

What you need for registration:

Team Name

Information for 6-10 players on a team (70% must be PV residents):

• Name
• Parent/Guardian Email Address
• School
• Grade
• Shirt Size

Registration is now open and will remain open until Monday, February 5, 2024. Register here.

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.

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January 19 - East/West Skating Party @ 7:00PM

January 24 - Spelling Bee

Email: sclune@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-middle-school-east/
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Phone: (610) 409-8580
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