Spring Spirit Wear
Please check the flyer for our spring spirit wear fundraiser. With the weather getting warmer, it's the perfect opportunity to snag some new PV gear! A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting staff appreciation initiatives. Your support is crucial to us. Please use this link: https://pvmseast.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Proposed 24-25 Schedule Insights
A middle school schedule, see below, is being proposed for the 24/25 school year. This proposed schedule would provide purposeful time (I&E) for intervention and/or enrichment (Math and/or ELA), core rotations, and character education to occur within the school day. This week we will share more information about intervention with you. More information about core rotations and character education will be shared in future weeks.
Intervention strategies offer support to ALL students facing academic challenges by employing targeted, research-based instruction to close achievement gaps and build upon a students’ skills. Research indicates that I&E time can reduce the number of students referred to Special Education by providing students with the support they need early on in order to be successful. In this proposed schedule, students identified for intervention based on Math and/or ELA summative, diagnostic, and benchmark data do not attend their core class rotation at this time. Instead Special Education Teachers and Additional Support Staff (Reading Specialist, MTSS Facilitator, Title 1 Assistants, ELD Teacher) will provide Tier 2/3 Small Group (5-8 students) intervention for students. Students will be identified for intervention on a quarterly basis. If a student achieves their learning goals or targets they may not need to participate in a future Tier 2/Tier 3 intervention.
If students do not qualify to participate in a small group intervention they will participate in a Tier 1 core rotation. More information will be shared about the core rotations in next week's Principal's Report.
🌱🌼 Green Team's Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser! 🌼🌱
It's that time of year again when our Green Team springs into action for their annual plant sale fundraiser! We're excited to announce that we're once again partnering with Floral and Hardy in Skippack to fulfill all your gardening needs.
From vibrant flowers to fresh herbs, there's something for every garden enthusiast. Plus, by participating, you'll not only beautify your surroundings but also support our school community.
Orders and payment are due by April 13th, so don't delay! You can conveniently place your order online using the following link: Online Order Form. Alternatively, you can print a paper form to send in with your child via this link: Printable Form.
Mark your calendars for May 13th, as that's when you can pick up your orders at Floral and Hardy in Skippack from 3-5 PM.
Thank you for your continued support in nurturing both our students and our environment.
Stream Clean Up
The Perkiomen Stream Clean Up is Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please help us clean Lenape Arboretum. Use the link below to register. We are asking parents to particpate with their child or for any student groups to have an adult participating with them. We are group 101.
New Garden Coming Spring 2024!
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.
Underground Railroad Activity
Mr. Phelan's social studies classes applied their knowledge of the Underground Railroad by assuming the role of "conductors" and mapping a route to the North that freedom seekers could use to achieve their freedom.
PV Public Library Visit
Emily Pope, Library Assistant at the Perkiomen Valley Public Library at Schwenksville, visited Digital Literacy classes today. Students learned how to apply for a public library card, how to use their library website and heard about the wonderful events and programs being offered. Some student favorites are the writing workshop by author Eric Bell this Saturday and the chess league.
Zero Waste Committee
A PV team that included our 7th Gr. Science Teachers; Greg Kirsinger & Kate Czapla; Director of Food Services, Kelsey Gartner; and Principal Seamus Clune, traveled to Delran Middle School in New Jersey to discuss food composting. Students here separate liquids, food waste, recyclables and trash in their cafeteria. They then use a commercial food composter to turn their food waste into rich compost that they are planning to sell. The result is an 85-90% reduction in waste. Wow!!! Many thanks to the CEO of EcoRich, Manish Desai and Principal Michael Hale for a very informative and inspiring visit.
Music In Our Schools
East students showed their spirit for Music in Our Schools Month. It was a busy week with fun days like Country Music Day and pop-up Irish fiddle tunes to celebrate. The competition intensifies next week with the final 4 of the Music March Madness.
Bingo Night
Our East Home & School Association sure knows how to have a good time! Bingo Night was a blast! From ice cream and goodies to unending fun and excitement; we had it all. There were great prizes and lots of winners. Thank you to our parent volunteers and a huge thanks to our teacher volunteers. Mrs. Slomeana, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Anestad, Mrs. Guest, Mrs. Flicker, Mrs. Houser, Mrs. Kristofco, Mrs. Mullowney, and Mrs. Nedin —- You ROCK!
East Home & School Association
8th Grade Celebration!
As we turn the corner into the second half of the year it's time to think about the 8th Grade Celebration! If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee for the 8th Grade Celebration, please complete the google form below. We will be reaching out to those on the form to set up our first meeting.
High School Transition Group
Is your student worried about the transition to high school? Are they unsure of the academics, social scene, or the building itself? Please consider having them join the High School Transition Group during Advisory on Thursdays. Please contact Mrs. Hildreth for permissions to attend and more information. khildreth@pvsd.org
Rock, Paper, Scissors
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day yesterday the faculty and staff recieved 2 sets of green beads. The adults then challenged each other to a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'. The winner gets your beads. The faculty member at the end of the day with the most beads wins a gift card. It was also favorite music artist shirt day as well. Mrs. Nedin is wearing a 'Queen' shirt and Dr. Clune is wearing 'Nirvana'.
Escape Room
Expedition Team students reviewed forms of energy and energy transformations with a fun Escape Room.
Hall of Fame - Now Accepting Nominations
The Perkiomen Valley School District Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to recognize distinguished alumni, or others, whose outstanding athletic, professional, or civic endeavors have brought honor to Perkiomen Valley School District and serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.
Nominations for the Hall of Fame are now open! Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2024. We are excited to return this tradition here in Perkiomen Valley. We ask that you please follow the criteria on the website to make your nominations. Please click here to nominate.
Amazon Wishlist for PBIS
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.
PV East Athletic Update
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPRING SPORTS
Spring sports registration must occur by FEBRUARY 20.
First day of Middle School Sports is MARCH 11.
If the spring sports season will be the first sport of participation at PV this school year: Registration for spring sports must occur by February 20. This can be done at http://www.planeths.com. In addition to registering, student-athletes must have a PIAA physical examination done by a doctor and the proper paperwork completed by the doctor. In order to count for the 2024 school year, the physical must occur June 1, 2023 or later. The form is found on www.planeths.com when you register.
If the spring sports season is your second or third sport season this school year: Complete section 7 Spring Recertification at http://www.planeths.com by February 20. If there has been a change to your health history or an injury since completing your last physical, an additional section 8 form is required as well. This does require a clearance from a doctor.
SAFE2SAY
We reviewed our Safe 2 Say program last week. Our students viewed the video below during their Advisory period.
Be A 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.
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.
Perkiomen Valley Middle School East
Email: sclune@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-middle-school-east/
Location: 5 Tammanund Circle, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 409-8580
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PVMSE/
Twitter: @PVMSEast