February 7, 2020

Haven't we ALL tried to figure out how the teenage brain works, especially as our students/children go through middle school?  Is there even an answer to that?!?  Maybe not, however, there are some awesome articles that can help us understand it better.  One that I like is called "Decoding the Teenage Brain in Three Charts".  It's easy to read, helps us shed light on why peers are so important at this age, and possibly helps us (as parents AND educators) navigate our teenagers!  Take a look!

We, at GVMS, do our very best to ensure that our students are safe at all times.  We practice fire drills, intruder drills, review safety protocols and more.   Please talk with your students about where the exit routes are from their classrooms and where to evacuate if necessary.  Should we need to evacuate campus completely, GVMS offsite meeting and pick-up locations are #1: Cordelia Community Park (where skate park/baseball fields/dog park are located) and #2: Cordelia Hills open area (Next to Cordelia Hills Elementary School)

We have increased our video camera coverage and our front gate has provided extra security measures.  Additional radios are on campus for open communication and we ALWAYS want to increase our volunteers through our Watch DOGS program.  We can always use more eyes and ears!  We have our amazing campus monitors (and our staff) constantly patrolling our huge site and communicating to all Admin and office when anything goes on. 

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We continue to be VERY concerned about the amount of students that are dropped off at school in the morning (sometimes at 6:45 when Mrs. Cherry arrives!!) and some choose to WALK to Tower Mart.  This is extremely unsafe and we cannot chase after them to have them return to school.  Please remind your student NOT to do this!

We have analyzed our MAP data and we will be hosting a MAP celebration on Tuesday, February 18 during tutorial!  CONGRATS to those that made growth or are on grade level in English and/or Math!  We have HUNDREDS of students that had made growth!  WAY TO GO!

Want a more in depth look?  Check out the MAP Parent Toolkit website to answer some more questions you may have!

MAP "On Grade Level" Numbers:

        English          Math

6th:       218             228

7th:       221             235 

                     8th:       226            241                       

Did you know that colleges and employers make the time to search tweens and teens to see what their "digital footprint" looks like?  Take a look at the video to help you, as a parent, monitor your students social media presence every week/month in less than 5 minutes!

Every day, over our loud speakers, we make lots of announcements to our students.  These include: events coming up, clubs to join, sports activities, grading windows, and more.  PLEASE make sure that you all, at home, bookmark this page HERE so that YOU don't miss out on what's happening at GVMS!  We have a LOT of exciting activities coming up that you won't want your student (or YOU!) to miss out on!

Did you purchase your yearbook?  If not, you still have time!  Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School".  Cost is NOW $45.  If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check.  If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)

The SPRING FLING IS COMING!!  We are gearing up for our 6th Annual Spring Fling at GV Cellars on Saturday, April 25th from 4-8 PM and WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Do you have connections for tickets to sporting events, time shares, winery tours, limo tours, etc?  Please reach out to your connections and help us make this year's event even more fun and successful than last year's (that may be hard as last year was a TON of fun!).  Tickets are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased in the main office or CLICK HERE.  All of the donation letters are HERE and will be emailed from GVMS PTC, and Sign Up Genius links ARE LIVE!  

Please click HERE to help with our Dessert Auction!  

Please click HERE for our Donation Auction!

You DON'T want to miss this!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up

January 31, 2020

I am SURE you have heard of Instagram, have an Instagram account, or your Viking has an Instagram account.  Did you know that 1 out of every 3 teens have Instagram?  While it can be an awesome way to connect with friends and family, there are some things that parents MUST be aware of!!

• Empower your students to be aware of online threats
• Be sure to monitor your student's activity on Instagram
• Make your student the expert and have them "teach" you

Check out this easy read for some tips to stay on top of your student's Instagram account!  

Any parent/guardian/family member wonder why your sweet middle school student has turned into someone you may not always recognize?  There are real and scientific reasons, so don't panic and there is good news.  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE from Parent Tool Kit on what's going on in their brains, how it WILL get better and ways that you can support them through this transition!

As you already know, our students are completing the MAP testing in English and Math.  While we may have had a few technical difficulties, we are plugging away at it!  

MAP is a computer adaptive test and shows a student's growth over time (which is why our students take it three times a year!) and it is indicative of how they will perform on the CAASPP test at the end of April.  

Teachers will each get reports on every single student as to how they are progressing!

MAP is important and we will be celebrating the growth of our students as soon as they have completed all parts!  Want a more in depth look?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE so that you can have a better understanding.

Also, check out the MAP Parent Toolkit website to answer some more questions you may have!

Every day, over our loud speakers, we make lots of announcements to our students.  These include: events coming up, clubs to join, sports activities, grading windows, and more.  PLEASE make sure that you all, at home, bookmark this page HERE so that YOU don't miss out on what's happening at GVMS!  We have a LOT of exciting activities coming up that you won't want your student (or YOU!) to miss out on!

Did you purchase your yearbook?  If not, you still have time!  Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School".  Cost is NOW $45.  If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check.  If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)

The SPRING FLING IS COMING!!  We are gearing up for our 6th Annual Spring Fling at GV Cellars on Saturday, April 25th from 4-8 PM and WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Do you have connections for tickets to sporting events, time shares, winery tours, limo tours, etc?  Please reach out to your connections and help us make this year's event even more fun and successful than last year's (that may be hard as last year was a TON of fun!).  Tickets are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased in the main office or CLICK HERE.  All of the donation letters are HERE and will be emailed from GVMS PTC, and Sign Up Genius links ARE LIVE!  

Please click HERE to help with our Dessert Auction!  

Please click HERE for our Donation Auction!

You DON'T want to miss this!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up

January 24, 2020

Please don't forget that report cards are located ON LINE via Aeries/Parent Portal!  If you still don't have your log in, please ask your student as we got EVERY single student logged on at GVMS!  That's a RECORD!!

I am SURE you have heard about TikTok, if not witnessed your student dancing to short (15 seconds) portions of a song.  Many tweens and teens are obsessed with making these short music videos!  Some of them are super entertaining, for sure!

There are, however, some things we want all parents to be aware of.  Anyone can have followers (young students can have adults followers, etc), it can show people/students/children being picked on our bullied,  and A LOT of the videos have foul language and adult content.  So what can parents do about it (check out the video too!)?

• Know your child's user name and password
• Keep the dialogue open about what videos they are posting and watching
• Remind them that they are creating and adding to their own digital footprint and that ANYONE (parents, coaching, college admission counselors, future employers) can see what they post.

As you already know, our students are completing the MAP testing in English and Math.  While we may have had a few technical difficulties, we are plugging away at it!  

MAP is a computer adaptive test and shows a student's growth over time (which is why our students take it three times a year!) and it is indicative of how they will perform on the CAASPP test at the end of April.  

Teachers will each get reports on every single student as to how they are progressing!

MAP is important and we will be celebrating the growth of our students as soon as they have completed all parts!  Want a more in depth look?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE so that you can have a better understanding.

Also, check out the MAP Parent Toolkit website to answer some more questions you may have!

Every day, over our loud speakers, we make lots of announcements to our students.  These include: events coming up, clubs to join, sports activities, grading windows, and more.  PLEASE make sure that you all, at home, bookmark this page HERE so that YOU don't miss out on what's happening at GVMS!  We have a LOT of exciting activities coming up that you won't want your student (or YOU!) to miss out on!

Did you purchase your yearbook?  If not, you still have time!  Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School".  Cost is NOW $45.  If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check.  If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)

The SPRING FLING IS COMING!!  We are gearing up for our 6th Annual Spring Fling at GV Cellars on Saturday, April 25th from 4-8 PM and WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Do you have connections for tickets to sporting events, time shares, winery tours, limo tours, etc?  Please reach out to your connections and help us make this year's event even more fun and successful than last year's (that may be hard as last year was a TON of fun!).  Tickets are ON SALE NOW and can be purchased in the main office or CLICK HERE.  All of the donation letters are HERE and will be emailed from GVMS PTC, and Sign Up Genius links ARE LIVE!  

Please click HERE to help with our Dessert Auction!  

Please click HERE for our Donation Auction!

You DON'T want to miss this!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up

January 17, 2020

As we enter the final stretch of the first semester this school year, we want to remind all parents and students that all permanent grades will be entered on Friday, January 17 (no school for students- teacher workday).  Parents, PLEASE stay on top of your student by monitoring Parent Portal, downloading the Aeries app for iPhone and Android, signing up for Remind texts from the teachers that use it, asking to be connected to Google Classroom and checking out teacher websites.  PLEASE ASK your Viking to show you what they are working on.  Please, oh please, don't wait until the LAST MINUTE to see what they are missing or what their grades are.  2nd semester electives should now be visible!

Need help with any of the tech tools we use?  PLEASE reach out to our office at 707-646-7000, email your Viking's teacher directly, or check out our website here!

As you already know, our students are completing the MAP testing in English and Math.  While we may have had a few technical difficulties, we are plugging away at it!  

MAP is a computer adaptive test and shows a student's growth over time (which is why our students take it three times a year!) and it is indicative of how they will perform on the CAASPP test at the end of April.  

Teachers will each get reports on every single student as to how they are progressing!

MAP is important and we will be celebrating the growth of our students as soon as they have completed all parts!  Want a more in depth look?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE so that you can have a better understanding.

Also, check out the MAP Parent Toolkit website to answer some more questions you may have!

Every day, over our loud speakers, we make lots of announcements to our students.  These include: events coming up, clubs to join, sports activities, grading windows, and more.  PLEASE make sure that you all, at home, bookmark this page HERE so that YOU don't miss out on what's happening at GVMS!  We have a LOT of exciting activities coming up that you won't want your student (or YOU!) to miss out on!

Did you purchase your yearbook?  If not, you still have time!  Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School".  Cost is NOW $45.  If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check.  If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)

The SPRING FLING IS COMING!!  We are gearing up for our 6th Annual Spring Fling at GV Cellars on Saturday, April 25th from 4-8 PM and WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Do you have connections for tickets to sporting events, time shares, winery tours, limo tours, etc?  Please reach out to your connections and help us make this year's event even more fun and successful than last year's (that may be hard as last year was a TON of fun!).  Tickets are ON SALE starting February 1, 2020, donation letters are HERE and will be emailed from GVMS PTC, and Sign Up Genius links ARE LIVE!  

Please click HERE to help with our Dessert Auction!  

Please click HERE for our Donation Auction!

You DON'T want to miss this!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up

January 10, 2020

Welcome back and Happy 2020!  We missed you all and hope that you had a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Winter Break!  We are excited for all of the positive things that are happening as we enter the Spring Semester, which starts on Tuesday, January 20!  Please be sure you have the 2019-2020 school calendar handy (click here) and we will share the 2020-2021 calendar when it becomes official.

As we enter the final stretch of the first semester this school year, we want to remind all parents and students that all permanent grades will be entered on Friday, January 17 (no school for students- teacher workday).  Parents, PLEASE stay on top of your student by monitoring Parent Portal, downloading the Aeries app for iPhone and Android, signing up for Remind texts from the teachers that use it, asking to be connected to Google Classroom and checking out teacher websites.  PLEASE ASK your Viking to show you what they are working on.  Please, oh please, don't wait until the LAST MINUTE to see what they are missing or what their grades are.  2nd semester electives should now be visible!

Need help with any of the tech tools we use?  PLEASE reach out to our office at 707-646-7000, email your Viking's teacher directly, or check out our website here!

Shadow Days are COMING for 8th grade!

Here are a few reminders that Mr. Pringle will be sharing with our 8th graders.  Mr. Pringle will be sending out ALL of the information and permission slips!  PLEASE make sure your Viking is aware!

• We can only take 90 students to RHS
• Only 30 students can attend at a time and it's first come, first serve based on when you get your permission slip returned
• Shadow Day at FHS and RHS will include lunch (student ID numbers work or bring your own!).  It will not include lunch at AHS.
• Parents MUST drive to and from the high school their student is "shadowing"
• AHS visits will be Tues, Feb 18 (IB ONLY) and Mon, March 2
• FHS visits will be Tues, March 3
• RHS visits will be Wed, Feb 5, Wed, Feb 12 and   Wed, Feb 19
• AHS schedule will be 8:30 AM-11:45 AM
• FHS schedule will be 8:00 AM-12:50 PM
• RHS schedule will be 8:00 AM-12:30 PM

We know that all parents want what's best for our children and that includes raising a good digital human.  Many of our students feel that they are "invincible" behind the screen of their phones and do not truly realize that everything they put out on any form of social media is part of their digital footprint.  The good, the bad and the ugly.  So how do we, as adults still navigating our own way through this digital time, support and teach our students to be very aware that what they throw out there has a LASTING effect?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE for ways to work with your Viking!

Every day, over our loud speakers, we make lots of announcements to our students.  These include: events coming up, clubs to join, sports activities, grading windows, and more.  PLEASE make sure that you all, at home, bookmark this page HERE so that YOU don't miss out on what's happening at GVMS!  We have a LOT of exciting activities coming up that you won't want your student (or YOU!) to miss out on!

Did you purchase your yearbook?  If not, you still have time!  Please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 7927 or enter "Green Valley Middle School".  Cost is NOW $45.  If you are unsure if you purchased one, please email LynnLa@fsusd.org to double check.  If you double order, we cannot issue refunds =)

The SPRING FLING IS COMING!!  We are gearing up for our 6th Annual Spring Fling at GV Cellars on Saturday, April 25th from 4-8 PM and WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Do you have connections for tickets to sporting events, time shares, winery tours, limo tours, etc?  Please reach out to your connections and help us make this year's event even more fun and successful than last year's (that may be hard as last year was a TON of fun!).  Tickets are ON SALE starting February 1, 2020, donation letters are HERE and will be emailed from GVMS PTC, and Sign Up Genius links ARE LIVE!  

Please click HERE to help with our Dessert Auction!  

Please click HERE for our Donation Auction!

You DON'T want to miss this!

We are ALWAYS thinking outside the box to create effective ways to reach all of our students!  Want to be a part of this??  Check out THIS LINK to see the different ideas that our teachers have come up