1. Nuts and Bolts

2. Bell Schedule/Calendar Look over schedule and calendar carefully Vacations/Trips

3. Attendance Block Schedule Leaving Early Emergencies If a student is absent, call ext. 3011 or send note to Attendance Office Excused tardies Unexcused tardies

4. Buses, Bikes, Skateboards Bus routes - Download applications from district webpage Bikes/helmets Skateboards not allowed on campus

5. I-pods, Cell phones, Electronic Devices, etc. - Must be off & put away by 1st bell & not turned on again until last bell of the day - Laptops are fine, but discouraged due to theft/damage

6. Student Messages - Messages are only delivered for emergencies; students need to check whiteboard for dropped-off items

7. Class/Teacher Changes * Student schedules are available in PAC first day at 7:45am * See counselor for needed schedule changes; no changes can be made after the 4 th week of school * No teacher changes based upon student/parent preference or so students can be with friends

8. Dress Code Please check what your child is wearing to school each day – even check what they have on under that sweatshirt!

9. Communicating with Teachers * E-mail addresses and phone extensions can be found on the school’s webpage * Always make an appointment with a teacher if you want to meet with him/her * Please do not show up unannounced & expect to meet with a teacher * Always check in at the front office before going anywhere on campus

10. Sports and Clubs * Many club opportunities on campus * Club Day: Friday, September 17th * All sports teams through Boys/Girls Club

11. CARMEL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA Parent Teacher Student Association Fall 2010

12. CVMS PTSA We are a school-based volunteer organization comprised of you are parents, our teachers and our students, which supports Carmel Valley Middle School (CVMS) and the mission of the National and State PTA. We work closely with Laurie Francis, principal, to identify and implement programs that will support the educational experience of our children. We provide direct funding to CVMS to purchase items needed in the classroom that are not funded by the school district. We support the teachers through various grants and gifts that help ensure they have the materials needed to teach our children. We host/fund parent events bringing speakers to the school that will help parents better understand the critical issue effecting their young teens (e.g. Internet concerns, preparing for college, etc.). We provide the free manpower through volunteerism to ensure the various programs needed can be implemented successfully.

13. CVMS PTSA PROGRAMS Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week Career Day Annual Talent Show Academic Enrichment (Support of Math League, Science Olympiads, Spelling/Geography Bee) 8 th Grade Promotion Department/Teacher Mini Grants Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Supplies Adaptive PE Effort Examples of programs made possible by your membership donation:

14. CVMS PTSA GIFTS TO SCHOOL Baby Grand Piano for Auditorium Computer Lab Upgrade New Computer Lab Department Mini Computer Labs Microscopes for Science Classes School Text Books for Classrooms Examples of gifts to CVMS made possible by your donations to the PTSA: *There are many items needed at CVMS. The priorities are determined by the principal and staff and funded at the level possible by donations received. Providing current technology to our children continues to be a challenge and is significantly underfunded by the State of California.

15. WHAT CVMS PTSA NEEDS FROM YOU Become a PTSA member: –$1000 Bobcat Benefactor (special recognition in office) –$500 Bobcat Sponsor (2 – personalized tree topper leafs in office) –$250 Bobcat Tree Topper (1 – personalized tree topper leaf in office) –$100 Bobcat Buddy –$75 Bobcat Goalie (minimum needed per family to fund basic PTSA budget) –$50 Basic Membership (Student directory included – cost of directory for non-members is $25) –Donations at any level are welcome. Volunteer your time! (There are many one-time and ongoing opportunities to meet your busy schedule).

16. SIGN-UP TODAY This is the most important check you will write today; without you we can not implement our planned activities. Your child benefits from the programs and the gifts provided by the PTSA Remember that our membership drive is our only fundraising activity!* (You’ll not be asked to sell paper, cookie dough, carnival booths, etc. to support the PTSA). * CVMS ASB asks students to sell magazines to support school dances and other ASB activities independent of PTSA.

17. The difference between a good education and a great education for your child is up to you. Please give generously to the PTSA to ensure that CVMS remains a great school.