(August 29, 2008)

 

 

  •  The 2008-2009 school year calendar is now available. View 

 

  •   Order Your Yearbook

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  •  Middle Years: Working Together for School Success" newsletters for April and May  now available. View 

 

  •  Earn our school money as you shop in our local community. Our Partners In Education retail stores that support Canyon Vista are: Target, Randalls, Office Depot, Fit 1-2-3. More 

 

 

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January

Back to School - Monday, January 5

 

Semester Exam Schedule:


Teachers that administer semester exams are 8th grade and 7th grade teachers of advanced classes. (Spanish, accelerated math, etc.)

  • Monday, January 12

Math Exams
Science Exams

  • Tuesday, January 13

Math Exams
Science Exams
Math and Science are given two days because they typically have a longer exam and need two days to complete.

  • Wednesday, January 14

Social Studies Exams
LOTE Exams (LOTE Exams typically have more than one component - writing, listening, speaking. Any component can be administered the week prior to exams, if necessary.)

  • Thursday, January 15

Language Arts Exams (L. Arts Exams typically have a writing component that can be administered the week prior to exams, if necessary.) Electives Exams


Staff Development and No School for Students - Friday, January 16

 

First Semester Ends - Friday, January 16

 

MLK Holiday - Monday, January 19

 

Spelling Bee: School-wide Final - Tuesday, January 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Cafeteria

 

Yearbook Order Information

The award-winning 120 page yearbook will feature stories and all color pictures documenting the 2008-09 school year. We are also offering icons that showcase different hobbies and activities for students for an extra charge. There is more information about this on the myyear.com website.

 

Calling All dads, grandads, uncles, step-dads and adult brothers....

Our first WatchD.O.G.S. meeting was a success! We are looking forward to having our DADS begin volunteering at our school. If you are interested in spending time at school, we would love to have you. Please contact Scott Clitheroe at sclitheroe@austin.rr.com or 512/658-6018. 

To find out more information about this program please click on the link below: www.fathers.com/watchdogs

 

 

Canyon Vista received "Exemplary"rating from Texas Education Agency!  Read More

 

Canyon Vista was named one the the "Best Schools" in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine. We were rated as high performing in 100% of areas tested!  Read More 

 

 

Canyon Vista Middle School is a two-time, Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll Recipient!

 

 

Canyon Vista Middle School is a two-time, nationally-recognized Blue Ribbon School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact Information:

Main Office

8455 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Austin, Texas  78759   Directions
(512) 464-8100 - Main

(512) 464-8104 - Attendance

(512) 464-8210 - Fax

 

Regular Office Hours

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday– Friday

 

Attendance Information


Office Staff

Barbara Paris, Principal
Nicole Hagerty, Assistant Principal
Lisa Greinert, Assistant Principal
Amy Dover, Counselor, 6th Grade
Carol Mitchell, Counselor, 7th Grade
Laura Huber, Counselor, 8th Grade 
Laura Thompson, Nurse
Theresa Veggeberg, Attendance
Ann McMinn, Registrar
Sandy Wright, Receptionist
Brenda Henwood, Administrative Associate

 

 

 

  • RRISD Board approves Teacher Incentive Program - The RRISD Board of Trustees approved the District Award for Teacher Excellence (D.A.T.E.) grant at a called board meeting on April 10 and the district will begin implementing the three-year grant program to provide incentive pay to teachers across the district who positively impact student academic achievement. More 

 

  • Sign up to join the Citizens Bond Committee! The Citizens Bond Committee will review the possible need for a bond election in fall 2008. The committee will begin meeting in mid-February and anyone in the community can sign up to become a member of the committee. The Bond 2008 priorities may include items pertaining to growth, safety/health, curriculum/technology, and infrastructure needs. The Citizens Bond Committee would present its findings to the Board of Trustees in June for possible consideration for a November 2008 bond election. Sign Up 
     
  • Great News for Canyon Vista!

    Here are the highlights from the Citizen’s Bond Committee Report as it directly impacts Canyon Vista Middle School. More 
     

  • District hosts K-12
     College/Career Fair.
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  • Sign up to become a S.T.A.R.S. Mentor - RRISD's S.T.A.R.S. (Supporting, Teaching and Reaching Students) Mentor program is a school-based, motivational program encompassing grades K-12. Mentors are matched with a student in a one-on-one relationship and meet regularly on the school campus for 30 minutes to an hour one time per week. More 

 

  • Westwood named one of best high schools in US - Just days after learning it was listed as one of the Best Public Schools in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine, Westwood High School received another designation. U.S. News and World Report awarded the school a silver medal in its first ever ranking of America's Best High Schools. More 

 

  • 93% of Round Rock ISD campuses receive Gold Performance Acknowledgments - the Texas Education Agency released its 2006-2007 Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA). Round Rock ISD has 93 percent of campuses, or 37 of 40 campuses, earn one or more Gold Performance Acknowledgments (including Canyon Vista). More 

 

 

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RRISD 2008-2009 School Calendar

 

RRISD 2008-2009 Course Catalog 

 

Current Parent Student Handbook

 

2008-09 Supplies List: 6th Grade

 

2008-09 Supplies List: 7th/8th Grade

 

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