Dear Cedar Valley Families,
It’s been another fantastic week of learning and growing here at Cedar Valley! From our basketball teams hitting the court to our students staying focused in the classroom, our students continue to shine. Please take a moment to read through this week’s newsletter for important dates and campus news. As a reminder, there will be no school this Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of MLK Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Have a wonderful three-day weekend, and as always, Go Jags! Larissa Ortiz Principal, Cedar Valley Middle School |
No School - Jan. 19, 2026 |
🏀 Lady Jaguar Basketball 🏀 |
The Lady Jags took on the Hopewell Hornets on Thursday night in their seventh basketball game of the season. The final scores are below: 7A: 31-19; Top scorer was Taani P. with 16 pts. 7B: 9-12; Top scorers were Lydia S., Sam M., Prisha D., & Leah L. with 2 pts each. 8A: 35-21; Top scorer was Joelle Y. with 7 pts.
8B: 32-9; Top scorer was Sophie G. with 12 pts. We are very proud of each team's hard work. Great job, Jags! |
The Jaguar Boys Basketball Teams faced off with the Hopewell Hornets this week and 3 out of 4 teams were victorious. 7th Grade A Team won 49 to 18, which leaves them still undefeated on the season with a record of 7 wins and 0 losses. 7th Grade B Team won 40 to 10, which leaves them also undefeated on the season with a record of 7 wins and 0 losses.
8th Grade A Team lost 50 to 47 in a close game and their season record is 5 wins and 2 losses. 8th Grade B Team won 38 to 21 and have a season record of 4 wins and 3 losses.
The Jaguars Boys Basketball Teams will play their final regular season games next week vs Ridgeview. The District Boys B Team tournament will take place on Saturday Jan. 24th, and the District A Team tournament will take place on Saturday Jan. 31st.
You can click on the following link to see the individual player accomplishments and stats of the game: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFuIG219dlwiRm2jOmGAzxrQJMNPk0nA/view?usp=sharing |
⭐ Upcoming School-Wide Testing ⭐ |
Please be aware of upcoming campus-wide testing. January 21 - STAAR Interim for Reading Language Arts:
Modified Bell Schedule Testing will take place in an assigned testing room. Students will need to check the posted list to know where they will be testing. Lists will be posted in the days leading up to testing. January 26 - STAAR Interim for Math: Modified Bell Schedule
Testing will take place in an assigned testing room. Students will need to check the posted list to know where they will be testing. Lists will be posted in the days leading up to testing. Students should bring fully charged chromebooks for each day of testing.
Make-Up Test Dates: RLA: Jan. 22 Math: Jan. 27
Jan. 22 and 23 - All students will also be participating in a district-required writing assessment to practice and assess students on the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) portion of STAAR. This will take place during their regularly scheduled ELA class. For questions about testing, please contact our Campus Testing Coordinator, Marc_scott@roundrockisd.org |
Library Titles Up For Board Approval |
The list of library titles submitted for school board approval at the January 22, 2026 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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La lista de títulos de la biblioteca presentada para la aprobación de la junta escolar en la reunión del 22 de enero de 2026 ya está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock. Visite la página de Información para Padres y Comunidad de Servicios Bibliotecarios en https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/parent-community-library-information para ver la lista. Se anima a los padres a revisar la selección y a compartir sus comentarios a través de Let’s Talk. Nos complace anunciar que las bibliotecas del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock (RRISD) ahora utilizan Insignia, nuestro nuevo programa. Con una cuenta para padres en Insignia, puede ver fácilmente los préstamos actuales de su hijo/a e incluso establecer restricciones para títulos específicos, si lo desea.
¡Comenzar es muy fácil! Visite https://roundrockisd.insigniails.com/Library/EmailLogin para ingresar su correo electrónico y acceder a su cuenta para padres. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para ver las instrucciones paso a paso y saber exactamente cómo iniciar sesión y navegar por el sistema. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Library_Services@roundrockisd.org.
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Information for Rising 6th Graders |
Do you know a rising 6th grader who will coming to Cedar Valley next year? Please feel free to share this information with them! We are looking forward to welcoming our rising 6th graders to the Cedar Valley Middle School community next year! As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we have several important events to share with you.
Please mark these dates on your calendar: Monday, February 2nd - fifth grade students from our elementary feeder schools will visit Cedar Valley during the school day to hear all about elective options in 6th grade.
Tuesday, February 3 - Advanced Academic Night at Sommer Elementary School, 6-7pm. - The focus of this meeting is to share advanced academic information for Math and Science. An overview of the 6th grade choice sheet will also be provided. In depth information about electives will be shared that the Feb. 9 meeting at Cedar Valley MS.
Wednesday, February 4 - Advanced Academic Night at Great Oaks Elementary School, 6-7pm. - The focus of this meeting is to share advanced academic information for Math and Science. An overview of the 6th grade choice sheet will also be provided. In depth information about electives will be shared that the Feb. 9 meeting at Cedar Valley MS.
Thursday, February 5 - Advanced Academic Night at Brushy Creek Elementary School, 6-7pm. - The focus of this meeting is to share advanced academic information for Math and Science. An overview of the 6th grade choice sheet will also be provided. In depth information about electives will be shared that the Feb. 9 meeting at Cedar Valley MS.
Monday, February 9th - Fifth Grade Parent Night and Elective Showcase - will be held at Cedar Valley from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This night is designed specifically for us to answer any questions you may have about course offerings as your child transitions to middle school as well as explore elective options offered in sixth grade. The fair will begin in the CeVMS commons at 4pm, followed by a parent information session and Q&A style meeting in the cafeteria from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 13th - the choice sheet link will be emailed to all incoming CeVMS sixth grade students via their RRISD student email account. Parents and students can log in to their student’s email account to complete the choice sheet electronically. View the RRISD middle school course catalog here.
Friday, February 20th - course selections are due and the choice sheet link will be closed.
🐾 Jag Camp will be held before the first day of school, on August 13th to provide all students an opportunity to become familiar with Cedar Valley before school starts.
Last names A-L: 8:15-9:45am Last names M-Z: 10:15-11:45am Incoming 6th Grade Parent Meeting in August - TBD (more information to follow) We look forward to you joining the Jaguar Family! |
Information for Rising 7th and 8th Graders |
This information is for our rising 7th and 8th graders (current 6th and 7th graders). Below are important dates for students and parents.
Feb. 10 - Incoming 7th Grade Parent Mtg 5:30pm - 6:15pm, Cedar Valley Cafeteria Feb. 10 - Incoming 8th Grade Parent Mtg 6:30pm - 7:15pm, Cedar Valley Cafeteria Feb. 13 - Choice Sheets for incoming 7th/8th sent out through advisory
Feb. 20 - Choice Sheets due to school counselors - Online Only View the RRISD middle school course catalog here. |
Immunization Information for Rising 7th Graders |
Parents/Guardians of the 6th Graders:
The state of Texas mandates two vaccines to enter the 7th grade. If your child had TDaP and meningococcal (MCV) vaccines at their checkup, please send their updated immunization records to the campus nurse. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Mina at mina_shimomura@roundrockisd.org |
To support student safety, digital citizenship, and social-emotional well-being, Round Rock ISD partnered with GoGuardian this fall to implement the Beacon digital monitoring system. Beacon helps district and campus staff monitor student online activity during the school day to identify potential safety concerns and provide timely support when needed.
School-day monitoring hours in Beacon are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on instructional days. On those non-instructional days, district staff will not actively monitor Beacon notifications.
Outside of school hours, and during weekends, holidays, and school breaks, parents and guardians may continue monitoring their student’s online activity by using the GoGuardian Parent Mobile App. The Beacon system allows district staff and parents to view: - Student online browsing activity, and - Activity within the student’s district Google account. When enabled, Beacon generates notifications for online activity that may indicate that a student could benefit from additional support.
Parent Monitoring Encouraged Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the GoGuardian Parent App to continue monitoring their students’ online activity during Winter Break and throughout the year outside of school hours or on non-instructional days. Thank you for partnering with us to support student safety and well-being, both online and offline. |
Start Saving Those Plastic Shopping Bags! |
High School Cheer and Mascot Mandatory Meetings |
High School Cheer and Mascot Meetings to be held January 21st (recommended) and the 29th (make-up meeting). If interested in trying out, you must attend ONE of the meetings with a parent or guardian at your feeder high school. Registration starts at 6 pm. Doors close at 6:30 pm. No access after 6:30 pm. |
Save the Date - 8th Grade Celebration/ Dance is coming On Saturday, April 25 |
If you are interested in helping plan or volunteering for the dance, please fill out this volunteer interest form, and the dance chair, Erin DeRosa, and the committee will reach out with opportunities. |
8th Grade Dance Fundraiser - Jaguar Games - Jan. 22- Feb.6 |
8th Graders and Families: The Jaguar Games are comings! Be sure to bring your bills and coins to lunch January 22 - Februar 6. All money is welcomed for this fun, interactive fundraiser, and 100% goes toward the 8th Grade Dance this Spring! |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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#/ |
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. |
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! |
Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to purchase your annual PTA membership and Cedar Valley merchandise!
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