Cerro Villa Vikings News

CVTV - EPISODE 2 (LINK)

The episode includes:

1. Intro
2. Club Rush
3. Musical Chairs 2
4. Corn Hole Comp

COUNSELORS IN THE QUAD

• Follow up to this months Wellness: Healthy Habits

BAND PERFOMS AT VP FEEDER GAME

• Great performance by CVs Band Students!!
• Awesome turn-out by our Student Body!!
• Fantastic Win by VPHS Football, 34-33 vs Yorba Linda!

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

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

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

Tickets are on sale Monday - Friday morning (8:30 am deadline).

• 8th Grade Fall Dance Permission Slip

8th Graders.. Come enjoy a photo booth, DJ, snacks, prizes, karaoke, and more. Tickets on SALE all WEEK

What to Wear:

• Your shirt can be a Fall/Halloween themed or red/orange/yellow/brown/black colored t-shirt or collared shirt to be part of our spirit day! (no tank tops or cropped shirts). All shirt designs have to be appropriate! You may also wear your school uniform. Any additional costume accessories can be brought to wear at the dance only, not during the school day.

• Long jean pants or the usual black or blue uniform bottoms are allowed. Jeans must be in good condition – no holes, torn hemlines, etc. Jeans may be any color. Please refer to the dress code guidelines in your Viking Planner for CV’s general dress code policies. NO OPEN TOE SHOES/SANDALS ALLOWED

https://villapark.co/halloween-fest/

Free Activities at Halloween Fest

• Haunt for treats at the local Town Center stores
• Check out a Sheriff’s car or Fire Engine
• Dancing to songs like the Monster Mash
• Crafts
• There is always something new each year
• Commemorative photos

Where: Villa Park Town Center
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cost: Free except cost for food and beverages and certain activities. There is a lot to enjoy for free.
Parking: Free

Contests at Villa Park Halloween Fest

Kids & Pet Costume Contest: The costume contest is open to all children aged 12 or younger. To enter, simply come to the Villa Park Halloween Fest in costume and sign up. Children will be judged in groups by age. Please plan to accompany very young children through the parade and contest. No weapons please. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening. Check entry cutoff times!

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

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

Viking Shelf Life - October 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

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

Need Help with Homework / Classwork???

Homework Help is now available Monday - Friday!!

Check out the flyer for information!

Homework Help Flyer

The stop signs on Nichols at Serrano Ave. were recently removed and replaced with a warning light crosswalk. This is part of City efforts to improve traffic flow around City schools. Pedestrians, especially local students, are strongly encouraged to activate the light before entering the crosswalk.

City of Villa Park instagram Post

What's Happening This Week

• RRW activities including Assembly on Monday
• Boo Grams on sale all week
• Volleyball tryouts M - W
• Student of the Month - Wednesday
• 8th Grade Dance on Friday with photo booth, DJ, snacks, prizes, karaoke, and more. Tickets on SALE all WEEK

  
  

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

2023-2024 CV Sports Schedule

Season #2 - FLAG FOOTBALL and GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Games begin November 6th

• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL try-outs will be held Monday, October 23 - Wednesday, October 25th after school for 1 hour.
  
• Boys Flag Football Try-out #2: Thursday, October 26th, 3:05 - 4:30

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 October 25th @ 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

October 23-27: Red Ribbon Week

October 25: Middle School Cross Country Meet @VPHS

October 27: 8th Grade Dance

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

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

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.

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

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

City of Orange Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival

Treats in the Streets

Where: Old Towne Orange Plaza
1 Plaza Square, Orange, California 92866
Date: October 26, 2023
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Tips for Treats in the Streets:

• Bring a bag or bucket to collect Halloween goodies.
• Be sure to have kids wear comfortable shoes to walk around to all the local merchants in Old Towne Orange.
• Bring spending money to purchase food and drinks from local non-profit groups.
• Bring a light jacket or sweater for the kids to cover up as it cools down in the evening.
• Parents should not wear masks.
• Please leave your pets at home.
• Bring a stroller for babies and toddlers.
• Parking is available in the city lots and on the surrounding neighborhood streets.
• Visit the City of Orange for more information about Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival.
• The Orange Circle streets will be closed off for this event.
• If you are interested in being a sponsor of Treats in the Streets and giving back to the community contact the city of Orange to learn more about becoming a community partner.