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8th grade Parent of South Valley Middle School

Please click on the link below to reserve a time for ROPEs .

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AA4A722ABFC1-ropes1

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Dear Parents of SVMS 8th Graders,

This letter is to inform you about ROPEs and 8th grade Promotion. Along with this letter is a copy of the ROPEs project assignment that was already given to your South Valley 8th Grader. ROPEs stands for Rite of Passage Experiences and is a capstone project required of all 8th grade students of South Valley who wish to walk in the 8th grade promotion ceremony and attend the field trips at the end of the semester. Students are given time during their homeroom classes to complete their projects.
Tuesday, May 17th, 8th grade students who are finished with their ROPEs will visit CSU for their Talent Search day.
Thursday, May 19, 8th graders who are finished with their ROPEs speech will have a field trip to the Denver Zoo.
Monday, May 23rd, Each 8th grader will present his/her ROPEs speech. Parents and family are invited and need to reserve a time slot for the speech on South Valley’s website https://www.wcsdre1.org/southvalleymiddleschool_home.aspx
Tuesday, May 24th, 8th graders who completed their ROPEs speech will attend a field trip to Boondocks.
Wednesday, May 25th, all 8th graders who gave a ROPEs speech will attend a Promotion rehearsal and an 8th grade picnic during normal school hours, the promotion ceremony will be held the evening of May 25th. Invitations for family will be sent out prior to the event.
After promotion, 8th graders will be finished with middle school and will not be required to attend school Thursday or Friday of that week.
We here at South Valley are proud of this year’s 8th grade class. They’ve struggled and persevered through an unprecedented couple of years and grown into a fine group of young adults. Please support your 8th grader with his/her ROPEs project by reminding them of how much they’ve grown over the past three years and by sharing some photos with them of their experiences throughout their middle school years (they’ll need these for their projects).
As always, don’t hesitate to contact us here at SVMS if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
The South Valley Middle School Staff

Estimados padres de estudiantes de grado 8 de SVMS:
Esta carta es para informarles sobre ROPE y la promoción de grado 8. Junto con esta carta hay una copia de la tarea del proyecto de ROPEs que ya se le entregó a su estudiante de grado 8 de South Valley. ROPEs significa Experiencias de Rito de Pasaje y es un proyecto final requerido de todos los estudiantes de South Valley que deseen caminar en la ceremonia de promoción de 8 grado y asistir a las excursiones al final del semestre. A los estudiantes se les da tiempo durante sus clases en el salón principal para completar sus proyectos.
El martes, 17 de mayo, los estudiantes de 8 grado que están al día con sus ROPE visitarán CSU para su día de búsqueda de talentos.
El jueves 19 de mayo, los estudiantes de 8 grado que hayan terminado de escribir su discurso de ROPEs tendrán una excursión al Zoológico de Denver.
Lunes, 23 de mayo, Cada estudiante de 8 grado presentará su discurso de ROPEs. Los padres están invitados y deben reservar un horario para el discurso en el sitio web https://www.wcsdre1.org/southvalleymiddleschool_home.aspx
El martes 24 de mayo, los estudiantes de 8 grado que completaron su discurso de ROPE asistirán a una excursión a Boondocks.
El miércoles 25 de mayo, todos los estudiantes de 8 grado asistirán a un ensayo de promoción y un picnic durante el horario escolar normal, la ceremonia de promoción se llevará a cabo la noche del 25 de mayo. Las invitaciones para la familia se enviarán antes del evento.
Después de la promoción, los estudiantes de 8 grado terminarán la escuela intermedia y no se les exigirá que asistan a la escuela los jueves o viernes de esa semana.
Aquí en South Valley estamos orgullosos de la clase de octavo grado de este año. Han luchado y perseverado durante un par de años sin precedentes y se han convertido en un excelente grupo de adultos jóvenes. Apoye a su hijo con su proyecto de ROPEs recordándole cuánto ha crecido en los últimos tres años y compartiendo algunas fotos con él de sus experiencias a lo largo de sus años de escuela intermedia (las necesitarán para sus proyectos).
Como siempre, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros aquí en SVMS si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.

Atentamente,
El personal de la escuela secundaria South Valley

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Come Join Us in the Retirement Celebration at SVMS. Please click the link below for the invitation details!

Retirement Invite.docx

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The Valley High School Pool is open again this summer! Besides open swim hours, they are offering season passes and swim lessons. Click the link below to discover what you could be diving into!

Valley Pool Schedule Summer 2022.pdf
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Community News

This year the Weld RE-1 Technology department will be selling used Chromebooks to 8th grade students for $10. If you are interested in buying a used Chromebook please fill out this Google Form and pay the secretary at your school by Friday 5/20/22. Any submissions after 5/20/22 will not be processed. 8th grade students will receive their device during the last week of school. ALL CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT TO WCSD RE-1 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.

CHROMEBOOK SALES GOOGLE FORM

A few notes about buying a used Chromebook:
8th grade students you will not be buying the device that you are currently using. You will still need to turn in your current device at the end of the year.

All used Chromebooks will be removed from our network and our supervision. They will be wiped of information and will be turned into a personal device. These devices will not be able to connect back to school WiFi and can only be used away from our network.

There could be cosmetic flaws with the device you purchase but the tech department will inspect each device for major issues before giving them to the purchaser. You are purchasing this device “as is.” Weld Re-1 will not repair any device after it has been purchased and removed from our network

Greetings South Valley Middle School Community,

I am delighted and honored to join the already thriving Weld Re-1 community as principal at South Valley Middle School. During my brief visit to the school, I noticed that it is filled with the bright, smiling faces of amazing students and staff. You have created a caring and focused learning community that values relationships and I can not wait to get to know you and the unique strengths of each individual student. South Valley Middle School has excellent growth which means that teachers provide challenging and meaningful learning experiences as well as individualized support. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with this successful team to help South Valley Middle School reach the next level of excellence.

Kim Watry

Future Principal

South Valley Middle School

Please help with The National Food Drive!! Click on the link for more info! Thank you for your help!

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Colorado READ Act - Literacy Curriculum Transparency

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.