Dear Cedar Valley Families,
As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our students, families, and staff for your continued support and commitment to Cedar Valley Middle School. I am grateful for the kindness, hard work, and community spirit that each of you brings to our campus every day.
This is a reminder that there will be no school November 24–28. We hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and meaningful break with family and friends. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. Thank you, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Go Jags!
Larissa Ortiz, Cedar Valley Middle School Principal |
7th Grade Texas History in Action |
Analyzing letters from applicants trying get in to Stephen F Austin’s colony. Some will get in, some will surely be rejected. :) |
8th Grade U.S. History in Action |
Carlos M as George Washington (with a VERY fancy pen) leading his fellow delegates in forming our nations government. |
The Lady Jags took on the Hopewell Hornets on Thursday night in their third basketball game of the season. The final scores are below: 7A: 21-17; Top scorer was Taani P. with 10 pts. 7B: 13-14; Top scorer was Sam M. with 4 pts. 8A: 44-13; Top scorer was Riley R. with 9 pts. 8B: 22-0; Top scorer was Sam G. with 5 pts.
We are very proud of each team's hard work. Great job, Jags! |
This Week The Jaguar Boys Basketball Teams Faced The Walsh Wildcats! All four teams were VICTORIOUS with the following scores!
7th Grade B Team WINS 48 to 17 7th Grade A Team WINS 67 to 14 8th Grade B Team WINS 45 to 27 8th Grade A Team WINS 44 to 37
Congrats to all our Jaguar Boys Basketball Teams and you can click on the link to view the teams individual stats and players of the game: JAGUAR BOYS BOX SCORES |
Upcoming Campus-Wide Testing - Dec. 2 |
This is a reminder that we will be holding campus-wide testing on Tuesday, December 2. Students will be taking the Middle of the Year (MOY) i-Ready Reading Diagnostic intended to measure their progress in reading. To help ensure a smooth testing day, please remember the following: Charge your Chromebook tonight so it’s fully ready for use.
Bring a pair of wired headphones, if you have them. If not, a pair will be provided. After arriving at school and being dismissed from your morning locations, go directly to your assigned testing room. All students should check the posted lists for their testing location.
We will be on a modified bell schedule on Tuesday. Students will also be taking their i-Ready Math MOY Diagnostic on 12/3 and 12/4 in their math class (no modified bell schedule). |
Parents, when sending a note to excuse your student's absence, please ensure that the FIRST and LAST NAME are listed on the note. We cannot accept notes with just your student's first name. Thank you for your assistance. |
The CeVMS 2025 Hour of Code is scheduled from December 2, 2025 to December 18, 2025. Sixth and Seventh Graders will participate in coding activities for one period during Social Studies class. CeVMS is also hosting a Coding Contest. Complete an hour of code and submit your completion certificate to enter a drawing for a prize. The 2025 CeVMS Coding Contest registration form will be emailed to students on December 1, 2025. |
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 |
Winter Party (All School Dance) - Dec. 12 |
Winter Party
Cedar Valley All-School Dance Friday, Dec. 12th, 4-6pm (sponsored by Math) Wristbands go on sale Wed. 12/10/2025 during Lunch. Bring $5 Cash!
We need Volunteers and Donations to make this all-school dance successful. 👉🏽Signup to Volunteer or Donate |
For Pre-Order: CeVMS Hoodies, Crewneck Sweatshirts, and Pajama Pants
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CeVMS Hoodies, Crewneck Sweatshirts, and Pajama Pants now available for Pre-order through December 3rd. Three colors to choose from for the sweatshirts, and two colors to choose from for the pajama pants. Pre-Order your items and receive them before the Holiday break! Go to https://cevmspta.givebacks.com/shop to order online.
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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 |
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. |
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. |
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night At McNeil HS - Dec. 1 |
McNeil High School Parent Orientation
Parents of future McNeil High School 9th graders are invited to attend Parent / Guardian Orientation.
Date: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
The Academy and Elective Fair is TBD. We will share info. as soon as it is shared. |
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Round Rock HS - Dec. 2 |
Round Rock High School 8th Grade Parent Night
Presentation Topics will include:
Graduation Requirements
4-Year Planning
Advanced Academics
Campus Life
December 2, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Round Rock High School
1100 Cafeteria
Please register here. |
RRISD IB Information Meetings - Next Meeting: Dec. 3 |
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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