Cerro Villa Vikings News

Once again CVTV was awarded the National Award for their 2022-2023 Drug Awareness Video, presented by the Elks. Cerro Villa's CVTV has won the award more than any other middle school! Congratulations to Mr. Tayag and the three student recipients: Harper Bailey, Sarah Johnson, and Ellie Winger

Thank you for attending: Mike Cash (Elks), Superintendent Mr. Gonzalez, City of Orange Mayor Dan Slater, VP Councilmembers Crystal Miles, Nicol Jones, Jordan Wu

CVTV Drug Awareness Video - "One Pill Can Kill"

Final Amount Fundraised: $16,845 (includes company matches)!! GREAT JOB Everyone!!

The top earners for Fall into Fundraising:

• 1st Place - Christian Nguyen & Kensi Nguyen (we have a tie)
• 2nd Place - Christian Simpson
• 3rd Place - Ava Sandoval

Top earning 7th grade class - Mrs. Peacock

Top earning 8th grade class - Mr. Williams

Homeroom class with the most participation - Ms. Kempkes

Top earner for teachers and staff goes to Mrs. Gore!

Thank you to everyone that participated and congratulations to our top earning vikings!

Prizes will be handed out at the next spirit assembly.

ADAM SANDLER DAY A BIG SUCCESS!!

OFFICE STAFF LOVES PAJAMA DAY!

RED RIBBON WEEK KICK-OFF ASSEMBLY!

The Viking Culture this year is to "Win the Day". We challenge all students and staff to pick 1 goal each day to accomplish. When you have succeeded with that 1 goal, you have "Won the Day!"

Here are a few ways to "Win the Day"

• "Flip the Script" on struggles/challenges and make them successes!
• Follow "Kaizen" - strive for continuous improvement each day!
• "Be Kind" - smile, say hello, look out for your fellow vikings! Remember - everyone is going through a battle we may not know.. Be Kind Always!

Link to "Win the Day" - Mark Batterson

Monday - Oct 30th: Sports Day "Team Up Against Drugs"

• wear a sports shirt/jersey

Tuesday - Oct 31st:

• wear Black, Orange, Purple, Green.. that how we like halloween
• NO Costumes allowed

What is Red Ribbon Week?

RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year.

What is the story behind the red ribbon?

The Red Ribbon was used as an awareness symbol made by after DEA Agent Enrique Camarena was killed while working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico. Citizens in his home town of Calexico, California donned the ribbons to emphasize the need for increased prevention efforts

CV students are encouraged to dress the theme for RRW each day to signify their choice to living a drug-free life.

*Blue Jeans are allowed IF the student is wearing the Themed Attire

Fall Focus Challenge - opportunity to WIN prizes!!

Paper Tutoring Contest Flyer

What is Paper Education:

Try Paper Education! ---> paper.co

A free online tutoring service that your students can access from their OUSD Dashboard

Check out the videos below for some more information!

For Students: https://youtu.be/lNsH9J6hYN4

For Parents/Guardians: https://youtu.be/25PNV2qUcOE

Check out the District STATS on Paper Education!!

On Friday, November 3rd, CV will host CLUB FAMILY NIGHT in our Viking Auditorium! Festivities will go from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

CLUB FAMILY NIGHT FLYER

Festivities Include:

5:15-6:00= Taco Truck

5:30-6:00= Clubs sell snacks/desserts/drinks

5:45-6:00= performances

6:00-7:00= Activities/crafts

• Need Help with Homework / Classwork???
• Homework Help is now available Monday - Friday!!
• Check out the flyer for information!

Homework Help Flyer

Cerro Villa and Villa Park are collaborating to have National Honor Society students assist our students during Homework help! Beginning Oct 30th, two-four HS students will attend HW help to support CV students!

Viking Shelf Life - November Library Newsletter

Check out the latest news and happenings of our CV Library!! The newsletter can also be found on CV's website: https://www.cerrovilla.org/academics/library

What's Happening This Week

• Staff Monster Ball @ lunch
• Family Night @5:30pm (Friday)

https://www.cerrovilla.org/activities/athletics

2023-2024 CV Sports Schedule

Season #2 - FLAG FOOTBALL and GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Games begin November 6th

• Practice for A and B teams - Wednesday 1:30

Cerro Villa is looking for Volunteer coaches to assist with after school Girls Volleyball. Due to the large number of students who try-out for Girls Volleyball, students who are not part of the Varsity and JV squad (two teams who travel to play other middle schools) will have an opportunity to continue learning and applying the foundational skills of volleyball.

• Volunteer coaches will need to complete the OUSD Volunteer form to be eligible to assist.
• Practice time and dates will be determined this week.
• Girls Volleyball Season is October 30 - December 11 (5 weeks)

If interested, please email Mr. Jones; mailto:jjones@orangeusd.org

Vikings are you interested in running Cross Country? OUSD is hosting the 3rd annual Middle School Cross Country Meet on November 8th @ Villa Park High School!

MS Cross Country Meet FLYER

If interested, speak with your Physical Education Teacher!

https://www.cvpfso.org/ - visit the PFSO website to learn about all the opportunities to get involved.

What is the PFSO?

The Cerro Villa Parent Faculty Student Organization (PFSO) is a non-profit organization that assists the faculty and staff in enhancing the education experiences of our children.

​The PFSO assists with many programs around the school, including dances, Student of the Month, Honor Society, and the 8th Grade Promotion Party. Without your support, these events would not be possible. Most importantly, the PFSO also supports the faculty and staff at Cerro Villa in acquiring items they need for their classrooms in order to enhance our children’s educational experiences.

Did you know that the CV PFSO can receive “free money” from Ralphs every time you shop? This summer we received $31.51 from just 8 participating families' grocery runs. Imagine how much more we could earn if you, your friends, and family sign up too!

This one-time sign-up will take just a few minutes of your time:

Step 1: Go to www.ralphs.com
Step 2: Sign in or create an account with your Ralphs Rewards account number (found on the back of your shopping card)
Step 3: Go to My Account, then to Community Contributions
Step 4: Enroll for free and designate "Cerro Villa PFSO" as your program of choice
Step 5: Forget about it! You just shop as usual from now on in-store or online :)

For more information, visit: https://www.ralphs.com/i/community/community-contribution-program

And if you have any issues, please email cvpfso@gmail.com - we're happy to help get you set up. Thanks! - CV PFSO

November 3: Club Family Night

November 7: Non-Student Day - No school for students

November 9: End of Trimester 1, Minimum Day, 12:25

November 10: Veterans Day - No School

November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break

LCAP Survey - FLYER - LCAP opens on Monday, October 23rd

The state of California requires each school district to create a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) annually. Orange Unified School District conducts a survey each year to gather information from a variety of educational partners including students (grades 3-12), parents, community members and staff regarding the OUSD learning environment that contributes to the production of high academic achievement levels for all students.

This LCAP survey is anonymous, and the collective results will be shared during Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings to guide local priority development, actions, expenditures, and services related to the conditions of learning, achievement outcomes, safety, and educational partner engagement. We value each respondent, and it is important that we get a representative sample from our community.

STUDENT OPT-OUT FORM:

Per Board Policy 5020.1(a), you have the option to EXEMPT your child from participating. If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the LCAP survey, please indicate so by signing and returning the form below to the main office.

If we do not receive an OPT-OUT form from you, we will assume you are choosing to have your child participate in the LCAP survey.

Please send an email to LCAPsurvey@orangeusd.org if you have questions or need further clarification. Thank you for your assistance as we work together to educate and support all students.

Opt-Out Form - English

Opt-Out Form - Spanish

Villa Park Elementary along with Serrano and Nohl Canyon Elementary are hosting a "Dads Club Poker Night" on Saturday, November 4th from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the Villa Park City Hall. We would love to see Cerro Villa represented!! See flyer for more information:

Dad's Club Poker Night Flyer

Saturday, Nov. 11th- Saturday, Nov. 18th

• OPENING CEREMONIES are on SATURDAY, NOV. 11TH at 2:30 PM with special recognition of Vietnam Era Veterans

https://www.communityfoundationoforange.org/field-of-valor-2023-540089.html

Flags can be sponsored for $35 each for 2023, or for $90 for three years (2023, 2024 and 2025.) ​ONE HONOREE PER FLAG.

HOW TO SPONSOR A FLAG:
An online form to sponsor a Flag Tribute is available through the link above. There is a lot of information you may submit about the Honoree that increases the Flag Tribute information, such as dates of military service, medals, and certificates. Take a look at the form, gather your info, then submit.

VILLA PARK HIGH SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM

2024 ANNUAL SPARTAN MINI DANCER CLINIC

• Mini Dancer Clinic - Sunday, January 14th
• Varsity Basketball Game – Tuesday, January 16th

Participants will experience the excitement of being a VPHS dance team member! Your VPHS Dance Team and Coaches will share our latest dances!

During the dance clinic: each participant will have the opportunity to learn skills, train with our athletes, ask questions of our coaching staff, and most of all have a great time dancing in front of our Spartan Families!

Each Mini Dancer is ALSO invited to dance with our Spartan Dance Teams at a Varsity Basketball Game on January 16th during half-time. Registration deadline: December 14th.

Dance Clinic FLYER

Visit https://www.smore.com/yeur2 to view the latest news from OUSD.

Upcoming Events

• November 1: Legislative Coalition Meeting
• November 7: Staff Development Day - No Students
• November 9: End of Trimester - Elementary & Middle School Minimum Day
• November 10: Veteran's Day (observed) - All Sites Closed
• November 16: Board of Education Meeting
• November 20 - 24: Thanksgiving Break

In this Message

• Message from Superintendent Gonzalez
• West Orange Awarded CSBA Golden Bell
• Employees of the Month
• Attendance Awareness Month Winners
• OUSD High Schools Receive AP College Board Honor Roll Status
• Yorba Middle School Celebrates First Annual TOROSTEAM Day
• Presentation of Flags at Parkside
• Walk to School
• Measure S Update
• Villa Park High School Measure S Phase 2 Topping Out Celebration
• OUPSF Car Raffle
• OUSD App

Please view the Bell Schedule page on our Cerro Villa webpage for all published bell schedules.

2023-2024 Bell Schedules

*Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day

Cerro Villa Webpage

2023-2024 Student Calendar - OUSD

Cerro Villa Calendar & Events - Cerro Villa

*Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day

Positive Information on Student Attendance:

10 facts about Student Attendance!

Aug 20 - Aug 26 v1 ..... Aug 27 - Sept 2 v2 .....Sept 3 - Sept 9 v3 .... Sept 10 - Sept 16 v4......... Sept 17 - Sept 23 v5....Sept 24 - Sept 30 v6 ...Oct 1 - Oct 7 v7 ...........Oct 8 - Oct 14 v8 ............ Oct 15 - Oct 21 v9 ......Oct 22-Oct 28 v10

Email: CerroVillaPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.cerrovilla.org/
Location: 17852 Serrano Avenue, Villa Park, CA 92861, USA
Phone: 714.997.6251
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CerroVillaOUSD