Dear Cedar Valley Families,
As we head further into December, I want to take a moment to share some important updates.
We are quickly approaching one of our most fun events of the season—the All-School Winter Dance, sponsored by our Math Department, this Friday, December 12th! This event requires a community effort, and we still need volunteers and donations to make it a success, so please consider signing up if you can. More information can be found below.
Please also note a few important updates to keep you informed:
- We are excited to roll out our new library software, Insignia, which allows parents to set up an account to view their child’s library checkouts and manage restrictions. Please see the information listed below.
- The TAG Referral window for gifted services is closing this Friday, December 12th, at 4:30 p.m. Please ensure all referrals are submitted before this deadline.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Go Jags!
Larissa Ortiz Principal, Cedar Valley Middle School
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The Lady Jags took on the Ridgeview Panthers on Thursday night in their fourth basketball game of the season. The final scores are below:
7A: 24-10; Top scorers were Lana D. and Kiara P. with 6 pts each.
7B: 26-6; Top scorer was Lydia S. with 6 pts.
8A: 34-21; Top scorers were Riley R. and Payton W. with 6 pts each.
8B: 26-7; Top scorer was Sophie G. with 10 pts.
We are very proud of each team's hard work. Great job, Jags!
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The Jaguar Boys Basketball Team Faced The Hopewell Hornets This Week And All 4 Teams Were Victorious!
7th Grade B Team Won 52 To 6
7th Grade A Team Won 22 To 16
8th Grade B Team Won 46 To 29
8th Grade A Team Won 57 To 55
If You Would Like To Check Out The Jaguar Boys Leading Stats Of The Games, Please Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_HLm0eZpO9IwL_6lPzf07HBW3HVJzPbP/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations To All 4 Teams, And Good Luck Next Week Vs Ridgeview
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Board Approval of Library Books |
The list of library titles submitted for school board approval at the December 18, 2025 meeting is now available on the Round Rock ISD website. Visit the Library Services Parent and Community Information page at https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/parent-community-library-information to view the list. Parents are encouraged to review the selections and provide feedback via Let’s Talk.
Additionally, we’re excited to share that Round Rock ISD libraries now use Insignia, our new library software. With a Parent Account in Insignia, you can easily view your child’s current library checkouts and even set restrictions on specific titles, if desired.
Getting started is simple! Just visit https://roundrockisd.insigniails.com/Library/EmailLogin to enter your email and access your parent account. CLICK HERE to view step-by-step directions so you’ll know exactly how to log in and navigate the system. If you have any questions, please email Library_Services@roundrockisd.org.
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Cheer Tryout Meetings - Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 |
The CeVMS Cheerleaders will be holding their annual cheer tryout meetings on Monday, December 8th and Monday, December 15th from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.
Middle schools do not hold "tryouts" ; rather, it is just a meeting and the submission of an application.
Students interested in joining cheer and becoming a cheerleader or mascot must attend one of the meetings, with a parent, to hear about the program and to pick up an application.
Questions? Please contact Coach Price @ jaye_price@roundrockisd.org or Coach Inness @ dena_inness@roundrockisd.org
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Winter Party (All School Dance) - Dec. 12 |
Cedar Valley All-School Winter Party
Friday, Dec. 12th, 4-6pm
(sponsored by the Math Department)
We still need Volunteers and Donations to make this all-school dance successful.
Signup to Volunteer or Donate
(If you cannot volunteer or donate food, please consider making a
monetary donation to help cover supply costs.)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Wednesday - Friday LUNCH
Buy Discounted Wristbands at Lunch
Bring $5 CASH
Friday
Lunch: Buy Discounted Wristbands at Lunch $5 CASH (or $7 at the door)
Friday After School:
3:35pm Take ALL of your belongings directly to the SMALL GYM
4:00pm PARTY TIME!!!
Take your money and phone with you.
Leave everything else in the Small Gym! (It will be locked until 5:45pm.)
NO ENTRY after 4:15pm.
NO RE-ENTRY if you leave.
All food must be eaten in the hallway seating area.
Have fun and be respectful of others and the school!
5:45-6:00pm Parent/Guardian Pickup (parking lot by cafeteria)
Expected Price List
Wristbands (to enter dance): $5 at LUNCH ($7 at DOOR)
$1 Drinks & Chips
$2 Hot Cocoa Bar, Pizza, Video Games, Candy
NOTE: Cash Only
A note from campus administration:
In order to purchase a wristband and attend the dance, students must have no library fines and need to meet behavior and attendance criteria. Students will not be allowed to attend the dance if they have 3 or more tardies or receive a referral resulting in administrative disciplinary action 12/4 - 12/12
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Spain Trip Info. Meeting - Dec. 10 |
There is an exciting educational travel opportunity available for your student! This summer, 2027, Mr.
Saray will be leading a group of students on an unforgettable trip to Spain. From exploring historic cities
and iconic landmarks to experiencing Spanish culture firsthand, travel helps students expand their
knowledge of the world and discover more about themselves.
You are invited to the upcoming information session to meet with Mr. Saray and learn more about this
tour, including:
What they will see and do in Spain.
Travel logistics and itinerary details.
Affordable payment plan options.
How to enroll on this trip.
https://rsvp.eftours.com/ns79ez6?utm_source=dma_invite_letter_et
For more information, contact Mr. Saray at: esaray31@gmail.com
**This is a non-RRISD and non–Cedar Valley sponsored trip**
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Kendra Scott Gives Back Event - Dec. 8-10 |
Support Cedar Valley and get some of your holiday shopping done at the same time! Online or in store - for online purchases, use Code: GIVEBACK-KUSKZ and CeVMS PTA will receive 20% back! Shop online at www.kendrascott.com. |
Cedar Valley students in grades six, seven, and eight may register to compete in the school spelling bee. Students should register using their school email account. Registration for this year's bee closes on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
https://forms.gle/yxbuzPz131KMQja97
The 2026 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee will be held in person beginning promptly at 3:45 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in the lecture hall. Students must check in by 3:45 pm in order to compete and must remain at the bee until they are eliminated or the bee concludes. The 2026 Cedar Valley Middle School Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the regional qualifier.
After registration, students will receive a copy of the 2026 School Spelling Bee Study List to their school email account. Parents/guardians may also download the Bee's Word Club app via the Google Play Store or Apple Store. Parents/guardians may also purchase an eBook version of the Words of the Champions booklet at Amazon.com (if desired).
Questions? Please email Robin_Brown@roundrockisd.org.
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Kalahari Day Pass Stocking Stuffer Special |
Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation has more Kalahari Day Passes available for purchase. These passes are perfect for a stocking stuffer, a family outing, or a staycation. Sale Opens Friday, December 5th at 8am thru Monday, December 8th at midnight. Don't miss this limited-time offer!
Purchase tickets HERE.
View flyer here.
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Winter Dress Up Days - Dec. 15 - 18 |
Future Maverick Cheer Team Open Practice - Dec. 15 |
If you are a CURRENT or FUTURE Maverick student interested in trying out for OUR McNeil Cheer Team, use the QR codes above for registration and information about the McNeil Cheer Team Audition Clinics and Tryouts. Do you have questions: email Coach Madison at Justin_Madison@RoundRockISD.org.
Date: December 15, 2025
Where: McNeil Cheer Studio N113
Colors: Navy • Green • White.
From Coach Madison:
Hey future Maverick cheerleaders! Want to stunt, dance, and hype up the crowd in Navy, Green, and White? Come to our open practice — perfect for feeder middle schoolers and any high schooler thinking about trying out for the 2026–2027 McNeil Maverick Cheer team. Learn fresh routines, meet the coaches, make new friends, and feel the Mav Cheer Vibe! No experience? No problem! Bring sneakers, energy, and your best vibes.
Show up, rep Navy•Green•White, and let’s soar together!
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Purchase a Cedar Valley Yearbook! |
Our Year. Our Yearbook. The yearbook is the one place where everyone’s stories are celebrated. And that makes it a book you don’t want to miss! Order today to guarantee a copy!
ORDER YEARBOOK
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8th Grade Recognition Ads |
Community Communication Sign Up |
Currently, our campus communications are limited to students, parents, and staff.
We recognize that many other important family members and community members wish to stay informed (e.g., grandparents, stepparents, local supporters).
We are pleased to announce that in the near future, we will be launching a dedicated "Community" communication list.
If you know of someone who is not currently receiving our updates, please ask them to sign up to join this new list. Once our new system is fully operational, it will take approximately one week after completing the sign-up form for recipients to begin receiving campus communications.
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Our district is providing families access to GoGuardian Parent, a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts. GoGuardian Parent was created to help provide students additional educational support and is a companion to the classroom engagement and internet filtering tools that our school uses. The GoGuardian Parent app provides an overview of the apps, extensions, documents, and websites your student visited, as well as internet controls that you can set for out-of-school hours.
Learn more about GoGuardian Parent here.
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TAG Referral Window - Nov. 10 - Dec. 12 |
The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is from November 10, 2025, through December 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. On the morning of November 10th at 8:00 a.m., the links will be live, and you can submit registration requests. After completing the online form, you will receive an email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. Please keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
TAG Referral Information:
TAG Referral Information – English
TAG Referral Information – Spanish
Please feel free to reach out to our TAG counselor, Tracy_Hendley@roundrockisd.org, if additional assistance is needed.
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No School Dec. 19 - Jan. 5 |
Round Rock ISD Clothes Closet Donations |
The Clothes Closet is a project run by the local PTA's of Round Rock ISD. It offers good, gently used clothes to all students in the district who have need. Once per semester, each student can use this service. No referral necessary, just turn up to one of the two locations during opening hours.
In our ongoing support for RRISD's Clothes Closet we are always keen to take your donations of tops, bottoms, jackets/hoodies. Clothes must be in great, clean condition with no tears, stains, bobbling etc.
We also need, NEW ONLY boxer briefs style underwear for girls and boys, plus teen appropriate sports bras. Please deliver to the Jag lobby.
Alternatively, you may wish to support by donating directly using the Amazon wishlist.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2G8VOE7SO1TII?ref_=wl_dp_view_your_list
There is always a need for happy helpers with a "can do" attitude at the Clothes Closet. For more information about what this would entail contact clothescloset@cevmspta.org or sign up directly. Volunteering with the Clothes Closet is a great way to support families in our wider community. No experience necessary. Spanish speaking volunteers are particularly helpful.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEAF2CA0F8C52-58114760-20252026#/
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One of the best ways to show your student that education is important to you, is by volunteering at their school. There are lots of different ways to contribute your time, support and resources.
Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form below to help us match your interests with the school's needs (such as Staff Appreciation, Concessions, Fundraising or School Dances).
Cedar Valley Volunteer Interest Form
This does NOT obligate you to anything, other than possibly receiving emails when we need help in your areas of interest. Please contact Livy Knox, the PTA Volunteer Coordinator with any questions at volunteer@cevmspta.org.
If you plan to volunteer at CeVMS in any capacity, you must complete the RRISD online application. Click here to access the Online Volunteer Application.
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Career & College Fair "Presenters" Needed
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Cedar Valley Middle School will be hosting our Career & College Fair on April 29, 2026 and would like to invite parents or family members to consider sharing your career details with our eighth grade students. All you would need to do is set up a display at a table and answer questions as our students visit your table.
The Career Fair will be held from 12:00 -1:00 pm on the 29th of April. You will be able to set up your display from 11:00-11:30 am.
This is an exciting way for our students to begin thinking about what they need to do in high school to prepare for their future. We would love to have you participate to showcase your field of expertise to our eighth grade students. Please click on the link below and fill out the information requested if you would like to participate:
CeVMS Career Participation Form 2026
Please feel free to contact Liz Guidry at elizabeth_guidry@roundrockisd.org with any questions!
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Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to purchase your annual PTA membership and Cedar Valley merchandise! |
Helpful Staff Contact Information
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