PROUD TO BE A VIKING!!

Greetings Viking Parents, Students and Community,

I am filled with Viking Pride as I reflect on the many amazing activities that occurred this past month!

Veteran Breakfast and Memorial Wall

Our Leadership students, under the direction of activity directors, Ms. Matthews and Mr. Babnick,

wished to honor those whom have and are currently serving our country with breakfast. This past

Wednesday, students shared breakfast, stories and fellowship with our CV veterans. We also created

our own memorial “wall” with photos of our service men and women. We would like to say, “Thank

you for your service!”

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RED RIBBON WEEK

From October 16th -20th, CV celebrated Red Ribbon Week; this year’s theme: “Your Future is Key, so Stay Drug Free.” From an interactive vision impairment goggles exhibit, to library trivia, to a culminating assembly, students participated in a variety of activities to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America. Our ever-popular door decorating contest was a great way to wrap up the week; winning homerooms were judged on “Most Creative Door, “Best Representation of the Theme,” and “Best Overall Door.”

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Pancake breakfast for the Veterans

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CHOIR CONCERT

Congratulations to our choir students, under the direction of Ms. Grace, with an amazing performance on October 12. Not only did we enjoy listening to our students, we became active participants in the concert! Ms. Grace did a fantastic job of showcasing cross-curricular activities from CV into the concert. Our Color and Design class displayed finished projects along with mini art workshops before the concert began. Members of the Spanish class were the masters of ceremony for the evening and we all had an extra treat in watching OCSA’s Las Estrellas Mariarchi Dancers perform! WOW!

AFTER SCHOOL SPORT ACTIVITIES

Our first trimester after school sporting events consisted of all OUSD’s middle schools playing soccer. We are so proud of our players, their sportsmanship and the fun time had on the field. Our band and cheer squad joined us on the home games along with rockets flying in the air when goals were made. Thank you for your flexibility in the season especially with practice and game times changing due to unforeseen weather and the Canyon Fire 2. Thank you for your support and cheering our players on!

8TH GRADE DANCE

Our first 8th grade middle school NEON dance was a hit on November 3! Aside from dancing, many students participated by having their face painted in neon colors, having caricatures made or playing games for raffle tickets to win prizes. Thank you to our leadership students, our activities directors, Ms. Matthews & Mr. Babnick, dance chaperones, and parent volunteers for all your hard work and effort. A fun time was had by all!

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8TH Grade Dance Fun!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to well over 152 students recognized by individual teachers as our Student of the Month recipients for September and October. We are very proud of these students for demonstrating their CV pride!

LCFF SURVEY

We would appreciate your input in completing the 2017-2018 LCAP Parent & Community Survey. The survey is essential in

informing our actions outlined in our district LCAP.

LCAP Survey link: http://bbyt.es/start/8M7NW

We look forward to answering any questions you may have (714-997-6251) and thank you for taking the time to participate.

Link to current LCAP document is http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/LCAP1720/index.html).

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TUTORING SERVICES

Calling all math students! CV offers an opportunity for assistance every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2:45- 3:45! One of our own math teachers is available, along with high school tutors, ready to help with any math problem or question you may have. Simply come to room 802, no appointment is needed.

HALLOWEEN FUN

A CV tradition and an example of school spirit is for staff to dress up on Halloween. This year’s outfits were very impressive. Students also showed spirit by wearing crazy socks.

CV WEBSITE

Please note that Cerro Villa continues to update our website with information, useful documents and school events schedules at www.cerrovilla.org Please also look at our “Word of the Week” section as we continue to focus on school-wide academic vocabulary.

OC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT- Important Message

An important message from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department:

“Due to numerous complaints from area residents and business owners in Villa Park shopping center, the City of Villa Park has asked the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to increase patrols for students loitering in the Villa Park shopping center. Existing laws, such as Villa Park Municipal Code 5-11 (Loitering) and Penal Code 272(a)(2) (Failure to provide parental supervision) will be enforced when appropriate.

Students who choose to patronize the local businesses in the Villa Park area are reminded to be respectful to business owners and other shoppers. Parents are reminded to utilize the supervision already in place at Cerro Villa Middle School on late start days. The Villa Park shopping center is not an appropriate location for before school drop off and after school pick up of your students.”

FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION

Section 5 of Article IX of the California Constitution guarantees students a “free and appropriate public education”. The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v. Connell, “that all educational activities carried on by public school districts, extracurricular as well as curricular, must be without cost to the students who participate in such activities”. This same ruling found that “mandatory fees for participating in such extra-curricular activities as drama, music, and athletic competition were illegal under the State constitution”. Furthermore, the State Supreme Court also rejected the argument that “fees could be charged as long as the district waived fees for students who were financially unable to pay”. I would like to assure you that Cerro Villa Middle School does not engage in a “pay for play” system.

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DONATION

A special thank you and much appreciation to the members of the Orange County

Scroll Saw Association! They visited our STEM lab and met with our STEM teacher,

Mr. Baker, on October 30th to see our lab. They have graciously donated to our lab a

new scroll saw!

As we near the close of the first trimester, we look forward to maintaining our focus on academic achievement. May you and your family have a rewarding, safe, and relaxing upcoming holiday season! Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Lisa Ogan

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President’s Letter Happy November! I can't believe how fast the school year is progressing. I want to thank Sarah Jarrell and Megan Friederich, our wonderful Staff Appreciation coordinators, for the wonderful Candy Apple Bar they set up for the staff in October. I also want to thank Lynnette Cwiertnia & Renee Neglia, our Health & Safety Chairs, for coordinating the volunteers for the 8th Grade health screening, I heard it went very smoothly! Big thanks to Heather Cassara and Kristina Simons, 8th Grade Ways & Means Chair, for the very successful fundraiser for the ASB. November being the month to reflect on what we are thankful for, it wouldn't be complete if I didn't thank the wonderful board members who work tirelessly behind the scenes... Nicol Jones, Treasurer & Legislative Rep.; Kelsi Robson, Secretary & Auditor; Michelle Rios, 1st VP Membership; Lynn O'Dea & Rita Sallinger, 7th Grade Ways & Means Chair; Gail Douglas, Parliamentarian; Dina Johnson, Directory; Angel Anderson, Volunteer Coordintor & 8th Grade Mardi Gras Chair; Erika Bleszinski, GATE Liason; Dawn Butler, Marquee; Brandi Kaminski & Kristina Simons, 8th Grade Dances; Jenni Beasley & Erin Califf, 7th Grade Dances; Leann Garner & Jaymi Couch, Student of the Month; Shawna Galvan, Viking News; Tyler Bleszinski, Webmaster/Social Media; Kari Christie, Holiday Gift Baskets; and Michelle Rios & Kathryn White, 8th Grade Promotion Chair. Would you like to be more involved? We are still looking for someone to head up our Fireworks and our Dad’s Club. If you are interested please contact me at cvpfso@gmail.com. Also, if you would still like to join the PFSO it is not too late! Please visit our web site at www.cvpfso.org for our membership forms, back issues of the Viking News, and other information on how to get involved. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 28th at 8:15 am, please check in at the office. Next month we will be having a PFSO Holiday Brunch on Wednesday, December 13th at 9:30 am, more information to follow. Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy Simmons CV PFSO President, 2017-2018

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The 2017-2018

CV PFSO Board! President: Cathy Simmons

1st VP, Membership: Michelle Rios

2nd VP, 8th Grade Ways & Means: Heather Cassara, Kristina Simons

2nd VP, 7th Grade Ways & Means: Lynn O’Dea, Rita Sallinger

3rd VP, Programs: Candace Girk

Secretary: Kelsi Robson

Treasurer: Nicol Jones

Parliamentarian: Gail Douglas

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8th Grade News!

To All 8th Grade Parents:

The 8th Grade Promotion Party plans are underway! Yes, it’s not until June, but a celebration of your child’s promotion to 9th grade is a BIG EVENT! We need to get started and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Thank you to those who have already made a monetary donation at registration and have of-fered their time to volunteer.

If you know of a business that would like to donate items, raffle prizes, gift cards, food, or perhaps sponsor big ticket items, such as the DJ or photo booth, please let us know!

If you would like to make a donation, checks are payable to “CVMS PFSO” and memo: 8th grade promotion party. Checks can be placed in the PFSO mailbox located at the front office. If you would like to donate items such as gift cards, movie tickets, sporting event tickets or any other kind of prize items, you may drop them off at CV’s front office. Please clearly label all items “8th grade PROMOTION PARTY”. Tax ID #95-3728372

Contact us with any questions and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

8th Grade Promotion Party Chairpersons:

Michelle Rios, 714-349-9200

rioskm@yahoo.com

Kathryn White, 714-345-6121

kathryn7d@yahoo.com

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The more we work, the bigger the difference we will make, for our children during their time at Cerro Villa!

Please see the Blaze Flyer attached, perfect way to enjoy a meal and

help the school!

The Ways and Means Committee is the arm of the PFSO whereby different resources and methods are identified and utilized to fund various PFSO programs and school expenses.

Ways & Means

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Organization name: Cerro Villa PFSO

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2017

Time: 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Blaze Pizza - Orange/Tustin

2139 N. Tustin Street

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Free Money for Cerro Villa!

Did you know that you can earn FREE MONEY for Cerro Villa Middle School? It is SO EASY! By shopping from at Amazon and Ralphs, Cerro Villa Middle School can earn a percentage of your purchase total! See instructions for how to earn Free Money at these stores below: BOX TOPS: Don’t forget to send in your Box Tops. We will be collecting them in homeroom in mid-February, bring them in anytime. A reward will go to the homeroom with the most Box Tops!

AMAZON: The Amazon Smile Foundation donates .5% of the purchase price of eligible purchases at AmazonSmile to a selected charitable organization. The Cerro Villa PFSO is an organization you may donate to. Simply go to your account at Amazon, scroll down to “Your AmazonSmile,” and you will be directed to a page where you are able to select Cerro Villa Middle School PFSO as your charity. Then remember to shop AmazonSmile!

RALPH'S: Don’t forget to Register or RE-register your Ralph’s card to support Cerro Villa. See instructions below: IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ONLINE NOTE: We have a secured website, these procedures apply to everyone who has not entered their email address and assigned a password. 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click on ‘No Account’ Register 3. Follow the easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘Sign In’, enter your email address and password. 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards - Enroll b. Type your NPO number or Name of your Organization c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name d. Click on Enroll to finish your enrollment process. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ON-LINE (This means that you have already entered your email address and assigned yourself a password) 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your email address and password 4. Click on ‘Your Name’ (In the top right hand corner) 5. View all your information and edit as necessary 6. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards – Re-Enroll b. Type your NPO number or Name of your Organization c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name d. Click on Enroll to finish your enrollment process.

What is a Matching Funds Program? It is another way to get Cerro Villa Middle School Free Money! A matching funds program is when a corporation matches monetary donations made to an organization such as Cerro Villa Middle School PFSO by one of their employees. Many companies such as Costco, Boeing, Southern California Edison, and State Farm have matching funds programs. Check with your employer today!!

Thank you for taking a few minutes of your day to help Cerro Villa Middle School earn FREE MONEY!