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Letter from Principal

South Valley Middle School
Darron Diemert, Principal
1004 Main Street • Platteville, Colorado 80651

• (970)350-4201

Dear Parents and Students of SVMS,

Welcome to the 2021 – 22 School Year!! We are expecting an amazing year with you and your kids. As with every year, we will have some new faces to welcome at SV and I will introduce them to you at our Back to School BBQ on August 10th. Mrs. Koon and I are busy with schedules and those should be in place by August 6th. Please be patient as we are finishing hiring which affects classes and schedules.

This year we are trying to bring back “normalcy” to our school day. Please read Mr. Van’s Superintendent Message about reopening schools on the district webpage. As far as SVMS, our plan is to tighten things back up and raise our expectations from last year about attendance, missing work and discipline. I hope you will all support this effort as we try to get back to pre COVID conditions.

Many of you know, but in case you don’t this will be my last year in education. Retirement is calling my name. I look forward to a great year with you and your kids. I want to have fun, challenge the students to do their best and just enjoy every minute I can with all of you. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been involved in the Platteville Community for 13 years. The memories I have and the friends I have made will be with me the rest of my life.

Thank you,
Mr. D

Aug. 9 – First day of fall sports practice (Cross Country, Swimming, Volleyball and Football)
Sport’s registration packets and physicals for fall sports

Aug. 10 – Back to School BBQ 5 pm – 6:30 pm

Aug. 12 – First day of school (8 am – 3:20 pm)

Community News

Free Lunches and More

Did you know the students get free lunches this year? Did you also know that filling out the paperwork for free lunches helps the district access additional funds from the state and federal government for a variety of other programs. Click on this article from Colorado Public Radio to learn more.

Applications

Free and Reduced Application

Spanish Free and Reduced Application

After-Hours COVID Contact Trace Support Line

If you are a parent or guardian reporting a child that has COVID-related symptoms or has tested positive,

please call our Contact Trace Support line at 970-539-0333 available evenings from 4PM-9PM or 9AM-6PM on weekends or holidays.

Si es un padre o tutor hablando para reportar un niño con síntomas relacionados al COVID, o ha dado resultado positivo, por favor comuniquese a la línea de Apoyo para el Rastreo de Contactos al 970-539-0333 disponible de 4-9 de la tarde o 9am-6pm fin de semanas y días festivos.

Student Tech Support - Students, if you need tech support you can fill out a tech support ticket. Go to the "Student" dropdown on the website and select "Student Tech Support Request." Fill out the information on the next page and someone from the Tech Department will reach out to you. Make sure you check your email! Parents are allowed to fill out tech support tickets for their students if they need help. Watch this video to help you navigate the website and learn how to fill out a support ticket. LINK.

Click here to visit the Platteville Rec Department page

South Valley Middle School PTO
Alternative Fundraiser
NO STUFF TO SELL! NO STUFF TO BUY!
Please make a donation directly to the PTO to support the
teachers, students and school.
The PTO provides funds for field trips to places like, Colorado
Youth Outdoors, Sylvan Dale Ranch, and Boondocks. We also
provide funds for 8th grade end of year celebrations, student
incentives, R.O.P.E.S, staff appreciation week, Back to School
night, plus other needs as they come up.
Due to Covid the PTO hasn’t had a fundraiser to build up our funds, the suggested donation amount is $20 per family,

however ANY donation is greatly appreciated.
Our goal is to raise $4,000!
If we reach $6,000, we won’t run another fundraiser this
school year!
Make checks payable to South Valley Middle School PTO or
donate online
https://svms-fall-fundraiser.cheddarup.com

Know people?? We happily accept donations from Grandparents, neighbors, local
merchants, or anyone else who is willing to support our school!

SVMS Vikings 2021-2022

SVMS Mission

We are committed to providing a safe, positive, growth-oriented environment in which all students experience academic, intellectual, and social success as they prepare for the challenges of the 21st century.

SVMS Vision

Our vision at SVMS is to provide students with the foundational work ethic, social skills, academic mastery, and creativity needed to become lifelong learners, community leaders, and productive, responsible citizens.

SVMS Belief Statements

1. SVMS believes that every child needs a relationship with an adult.

2. SVMS believes that all students need to be respectful and be respected.

3. SVMS believes that every child has the opportunity to learn differently.

4. SVMS believes that every adult and every child should be held accountable for their actions.

5. SVMS believes that every child deserves to learn in a positive and safe environment.