RVMS would like to give a huge shout out to Molly Butler Lodge and Irene Tilford for hosting our 6th grade reward day today. Look at those smiling faces, definitely worth working hard to better their grades this semester! Colette Myers organized the trip and the 6th grade team of Christy McGaughey, Will Rose, Will Littell, and Ms. Sunshine helped chaperone. Go Elks! ❤️
Round Valley Middle School students decided to make 1,000 cranes after learning about the inspirational meaning of the paper crane from the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. All students enrolled in Mrs. Morgan’s art classes during the fall semester of 2023 made a minimum of one crane to contribute to the project and were asked to aim for 10 cranes. Some students had the extra inspiration to reach our goal because they had read the biography about Sadako. Many 6th grade students recalled reading the book as an assignment in 4th grade with Mrs. Prochnow. While all the art students did participate, we had some rockstars who made many more cranes than were requested. Twenty-two students folded more than ten cranes. Alizah Ray, a sixth grade student, folded 139 cranes! Jack Slade, a fifth grade student, folded 122 cranes! Jett Finch, also in fifth grade, folded 116 cranes! Another spontaneous contest that arose during the 1,000 crane challenge is that several students took very seriously the challenge of folding the tiniest crane! Olivia Jarvis (6th grade), Coleman Pettit (5th grade), and Jett Finch (5th grade) all created a crane so tiny it looked like a speck of dust! They were so tiny that only one of these tiny cranes made it to the canvas- see if you can find it! Coleman and Aliza also made the largest crane! We hope you enjoy viewing our collaborative collage project!
More about the book: In Japanese culture, the mythical crane symbolizes eternal happiness and longevity. Overtime, people around the world have learned to recognize paper cranes as symbols of hope, long life, and community support during times of crisis. One reason people worldwide are familiar with paper cranes and what they symbolize is because of the story of a brave young girl named Sadako. If you have read the biography Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, then you are familiar with her courageous story. She was born in Japan and became seriously ill following the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. While she was in the hospital she began folding paper cranes when her grandfather told her a wish might come true when you fold 1,000 (which legend has it is the lifespan of the crane). She made cranes from wrapping paper, medicine bottle labels, and any paper she could find. She managed to meet her goal of 1,000 cranes, however her wish to be cured did not come true. Before her death on October 25, 1955, she said, "Please treasure the life that is given to you. It is my belief that my small paper crane will enable you to understand other people's feelings, as if they are your own." Her family and friends have treasured her cranes and today they are used to commemorate world peace and hope. Because her story of hope and faith have inspired so many people, her family has seen to it that one of her original cranes have been placed on every continent in the world. Her brother even delivered one of the cranes himself to the site of the September 11 Memorial and Museum. Her hope and faith continue to inspire people.
RVMS More Beginning Sewing class also made quilts for their final projects. Great job girls!
RVMS band members, Ashlyn Haws (French Horn) and Kara Hooper (Tenor Saxophone), were chosen for All-State Band! They will perform in March in Mesa. Congratulations!
RVMS Advanced Sewing students made quilts and Beginning Sewing students made pillow cases for their final projects. Thank you to their amazing teacher, Jane Finch! Great job, girls!
Round Valley Middle School would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday! Merry Christmas! ❤️☃️🌲
RVMS students have some fun dress up days to get us through this week! Come in your best holiday pajamas tomorrow! Benchmarks start this week, good luck! You got this!
RVMS honored students and staff of the month during the December school board meeting. We are proud of you! ❤️
RVMS had their annual Piano recital this week showcasing ourvstudents' talents. Shoutout to Rynda Shumway for teaching them and getting our students prepared for their performance. Great job!
Shout out to RVMS Choir teacher, Tara Cluff, and Mrs. Stroud's homeroom 5th grade choir! They performed last week for parents and staff members and were amazing! Music performed:
1. I Won't Grow Up from Peter Pan
2. Oh Mister Santa
3. Christmas Mash Up (5G composition)
4. Just Be Happy
Next 5th grade homeroom performance will be Mrs. Udall's class on March 4th. Great job!
Come on down to the RVMS Winter Wonderland until 7:30 tonight! We have Santa, face painting, hot cocoa, a bake sale, and other fun activities! We are also doing a can food drive, so bring some cans to donate to the food bank if you can! Proceeds benefit the 8th grade for their end of year trip!
Cupcakes and Canvas! 🧁 🎨
Please use the QR code or look for fliers that went home with students to reserve your spot! We hope to see you there!
This is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Wrestling Team! Go Elks!
RV Parents and Community,
Today at approximately 11:10 AM, Round Valley High School received information that a student may be in possession of a weapon on campus. In response to this report,
Round Valley High School initiated a lockdown procedure to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Round Valley Police Department promptly responded to the White Mountain Academy Building. After making contact with the student, it was determined that they were not in possession of any weapons. The lockdown was lifted at approximately 11:20 AM.
Slade Morgan, RVUSD
Superintendent
RVMS has Spelling Bee Champions! Started with 12 finalists and it took 13 rounds, very proud of these kids!
1st place- Caden Steel
2nd place- Laynee Merrill
3rd place- Dylan Dewitt
They will move on to the Regional Spelling Bee in St. Johns next month. Congratulations!
RVMS is sending out our December information on Parent Square today. Go Elks!
Lighting the Star was a fun and memorable evening for RVES staff! ⭐️
RVMS is proud of our wrestlers for placing in the White Mountain League Championships over the weekend. Rueger Lueker won 1st place and was undefeated for the season! 2nd place- Jaxon Crick, 3rd place- Paden Nicoll, 3rd place- Cameron Lueker, 4th place- Titan Myers. Thank you to the Elks Wrestling Club for sharing your pictures. Congratulations and Go Elks!
RVMS 5th grade Mrs. Stroud's homeroom choir concert. Hope you can join us!
RVMS would like to congratulate our students of the month, nominated by teachers. 6th grade- Acacia Avery, 7th grade- Jonathan Flores-Ortiz, 8th grade- Hunter Beard, and 5th grade- Lindy Miller. Also, big shout out to our Big Deal award winner, nominated by fellow staff members- Elizabeth James and to our Staff Elk Tag winner, nominated by students- Tara Cluff. Well deserved! Go Elks!
RVMS Choir performed last night in the RVHS auditorium. Amazing performances! Thank you Tara Cluff for all you do for our Fine Arts program!
