WVMS PTSA Weekly Update
April 16th, 2018
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2018-2019 Slated Officers
West Valley Middle School PTSA
The 2018 Nominating Committee has slated the following members for the PTSA Executive Committee for the 2018-2019 school year. The signed, written report is posted on the front door of the school for review, and will be presented at the May General Membership/Board of Managers Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th, at 9:30am in the PTSA room. After the report is read, the floor will be opened for additional nominations by any PTSA member, and voting will occur thereafter.
Co-President: Miriam Boney
Co-President: Laura Radcliffe
President-Elect: Jenny Roberts
Co-1st Vice-President (Membership): Kelsey Mitchell
Co-1st Vice President (Membership): Pamela Canon
2nd Vice-President (Programs): Vacant
Recording Secretary: Helen Arnold
Corresponding Secretary: Ashley Lewis
Treasurer: Kelli DeRieux
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Moving to Middle School
Parent and Student Panel
Have a rising 6th grade student?
Wondering what’s in store for them and you next year?
Come hear from a panel of current 6th grade parents and students about what it’s like to be a member of the
West Valley Pack.
In the WVMS Library.
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8th Grade End of Year Celebration
The 8th Grade End of Year Celebration will take place on
Wednesday, May 23rd from 6pm-8:15pm.
This year the celebration will be dinner and a show (provided by the comedy team of Bean and Bailey).
All students who attend must have a signed permission slip (turned in to homeroom teacher) Found HERE.
To help cover the costs of entertainment and dinner, the PTSA is asking for monetary donations. If you and your family are able to help, please visit the Sign Up Genius Site.
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WVMS Lip Sync Battle
Attention all West Valley Students!!
West Valley is having its first ever Lip Sync Battle on May 11th! If you are interested in participating, please pick up an entry form from Mrs. Wells starting Monday, April 2nd. Forms will need to be returned by April 12th. Auditions will be held on April 13th, and all participants will be required to have their group’s costume, song, and act prepared by then. There will be also be a required dress rehearsal on May 4th. More information will be available soon.
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TN Ready Testing dates
Wednesday, April 18th: TNReady ELA Part 1 (Writing)
Thursday, April 26: TNReady ELA : Subparts 2 and 3
Friday, April 27th: TNReady Science Test
Monday, April 30th: TN Ready Social Studies Test
Wednesday, May 2nd: TNReady ELA : Subpart 4
Thursday, May 3rd: TN Ready Math (bring calculator)
NOTE : Make-up testing will occur throughout the three week testing window
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Volunteers Needed
The WVMS PTSA is looking for parent volunteers for
The 2018-2019 school year. If you are interested,
please review the Volunteer Handbook
and fill out and return a Volunteer Interest Form
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Volleyball Tryouts
Volleyball tryouts will be Monday, April 23rd and Tuesday, April 24th from 3:45 – 6 PM in the gym. You must be able to overhand serve on a consistent basis. Please click on the link below for more information and tryout forms.
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WVMS Girls Soccer Information
Attention all rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the West Valley Middle School soccer teams competing this fall, 2018. There will be an informational meeting onWednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the school library. For more information please click on the link below.
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WVMS New Teacher
Voicemail Extensions
Parents can look at the “Quick Link” section on the right hand side of the school webpage and click on Teacher Voicemail Extensions to see a list of teachers and their extensions. Then when calling West Valley can press 9 and follow the instructions to leave a voicemail for their student’s teacher.
Link to
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Help Keep the WVMS Office Germ Free
As you can imagine, it takes a lot of cleaning to keep the WVMS front office germ free. If you and your family are able, the office staff would greatly appreciate any hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, Kleenex, computer screen cleaner, and paper towel donations. Thank you!
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School of Rock
Partnering with WVMS
School of Rock is offering summer camps and wants to give back to WVMS!
When WVMS families register for summer camps using a special code, School of Rock will give a percentage of the enrollment back to our school!
Use the code: WVMSROX
when enrolling to save $5 and donate $10 from your enrollment ($20 for Rock Camps to WVMS)
For a list of summer camps, please refer to:
School of Rock Summer Camp Flyer
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Upcoming Important
Dates: April/May
Wednesday, April 18 – TNReady ELA Writing Test
Thursday, April 26 – TNReady ELA Subparts 2 and 3 Tests
Friday, April 27 – TNReady Science Test
Monday, April 30 – TNReady Social Studies Test
Tuesday, May 1 – No School
Wednesday, May 2 – TNReady ELA Subpart 4 Test
Thursday, May 3 – TNReady Math Test (please bring calculator)
Tuesday, May 15 – WVMS PTSA Board Meeting/
Vote for Bylaws & Slated Officers
9:30am – PTSA Room
Monday, May 21 – Moving to Middle School
Rising 6th grade Panel
6pm – WVMS Library
Wednesday, May 23 – 8th Grade End of Year Celebration
6:00pm-8:15pm – WVMS
Thursday, May 24 – Last Day of School (Half Day)
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