Tuesday, November 24, 2009

"When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree."

Basketball news:
Tuesday 3pm 7th grade boys practice and 5PM 7th grade girls

Auditions for the school play, Fiddler on the Roof, begin for eighth graders after Thanksgiving break on Tuesday, Decemer 1, 3-6PM. You will come during lunch to fill out the form. Seventh graders audition Thursday, December 3rd and 6th graders Friday, December 4th. If you have questions, see Ms. Deamer in room 39.

LFL 8th grade sign-ups are at lunch in room 26. Roster signup sheets may be picked up at room 26 and must be turned in to Mr. Salinas today. The schedule will be drawn in room 26 at 12:20.

Our Annual Gift Basket Drive Event is December 5. Donations are welcome any day in the office, so bring items to school when you come in to school.

Recess duty: Septka 6 corner, Keyes 6 doors, Jacobs 7 corner and Deamer 7/8 doors

Monday, November 23, 2009

"Keep alive in your heart that little spark of celestial fire called conscience."

Basketball news:
Today 3PM 6th grade boys practice and 5PM 6th grade girls
Tuesday 3pm 7th grade boys practice and 5PM 7th grade girls

There will be an information meeting in the multimedia room to announce the spring musical and explain the audition process for trying out. Eat first and come in by 12:30. Auditions begin Tuesday, December 1 for 8th graders, Thursday for 7th graders and Friday for 6th graders and make-ups.

Mathletes meet at lunch

LFL sign-ups are at lunch in room 26. Roster signup sheets may be picked up at room 26 and must be turned in to Mr. Salinas by Tuesday. The schedule will be drawn in room 26 on Tuesday at 12:20.

Our Annual Gift Basket Drive Event is December 5. Donations are welcome any day in the office, so bring items to school when you come in to school.

Recess duty: Septka 6 corner, Keyes 6 doors, Jacobs 7 corner and Deamer 7/8 doors

Friday, November 20, 2009

"Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect."

After School Sports: All cross country and volleyball players please return all uniforms to Ms Palmer in room 48.

Tonight all talent show participants must be in the gym, dressed, seated and ready by 7:00.
Go home immediately after school to rest and eat dinner. Doors open for the audience to enter at 7:03 tonight. The show starts at 8PM. Tickets are sold only at the door and are $7 for adults and students and $3 for age 8 and under.

Monday there will be an information meeting in the multimedia room to announce the spring musical and explain the audition process for trying out. Eat first and come in by 12:30. Auditions begin Tuesday, December 1 for 8th graders, Thursday for 7th graders and Friday for 6th graders and make-ups.

8th grade LFL sign-ups are at lunch in room 26. Roster signup sheets may be picked up at room 26 and must be turned in to Mr. Salinas by Tuesday. The schedule will be drawn in room 26 on Tuesday at 12:20.

Our Annuel Gift Basket Drive is December 5. Donations are welcome any day in the office, so bring items to school when you come in in the morning.

Recess duty: Myers 6 corner, Thomas 6 doors, DiPierro 7 corner and Peets 7/8 doors

Thursday, November 19, 2009

"Who, then, is free? The wise man who can govern himself."

Attention Parents: This week is early release for K-5 Conferences ONLY. MVMS will be on its regular schedule.

Thank you to everyone involved in this year's Talent Show for a fantastic performance!

After School Sports: All cross country and volleyball players please return all uniforms to Ms Palmer in room 48.

For those interested in joining the Robotics Team this year, there will be an informational meeting at lunch. Please meet in the multimedia room by 12:15. You must attend this meeting in order to pick up an application form for the team. Applications will be due by Monday, November 23. If you have questions, see Mr. Doyle or Mr. Wien in L6.

Thursday meetings:
Sk8 club meets tomorrow at lunch tomorrow for filming
8th grade LFL sign-ups are tomorrow at lunch in room 26.

Our Annuel Gift Basket Drive is December 5. Donations are welcome any day in the office, so bring items to school when you come in in the morning.

Recess duty: Myers 6 corner, Thomas 6 doors, DiPierro 7 corner and Peets 7/8 doors

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

"Nothing is so much to be feared as fear."

Attention Parents: This week is early release for K-5 Conferences ONLY. MVMS will be on its regular schedule.

After School Sports:
All cross country and volleyball players please return all uniforms to Ms Palmer in room 48.

For those interested in joining the Robotics Team this year, there will be an informational meeting tomorrow at lunch. Please meet in the multimedia room by 12:15. You must attend this meeting in order to pick up an application form for the team. Applications will be due by Monday, November 23. If you have questions, see Mr. Doyle or Mr. Wien in L6.

Wednesday meetings:
Newspaper meets at lunch
Wrestling practice at 2PM

Thursday meetings:
Sk8 club meets tomorrow at lunch tomorrow for filming
8th grade LFL sign-ups are tomorrow at lunch in room 26.

Recess duty: Myers 6 corner, Thomas 6 doors, DiPierro 7 corner and Peets 7/8 doors

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"Step by step, one can ascend the stairs."

Attention Parents: This week is early release for K-5 Conferences ONLY. MVMS will be on its regular schedule.

After School Sports:
All cross country and volleyball players please return all uniforms to Ms Palmer in room 48 ASAP!

For those interested in joining the Robotics Team this year, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, November 19 at lunch. Please meet in the multimedia room by 12:15. You must attend this meeting in order to pick up an application form for the team. Applications will be due by Monday, November 23. If you have questions, see Mr. Doyle or Mr. Wien in L6.

The talent show assemblies are tomorrow. Our rehearsal is today 3-6PM. Eat a quick snack and then come to the gym dressed and ready to begin. There will be no stops in order to time the show. All participants need to stay until after we have rehearsed below.
Staff in the talent show: we have our last rehearsal during lunch today in the gym.

Tuesday meetings:
Juggling at lunch in room 11
Game room at lunch in the conference room
Peer helpers at lunch in room 41

Congratulations to the 7th grade LFL undefeated champions: Canadian Bacon.
8th grade LFL sign-ups are Wednesday at lunch in room 26.

The Annual MVMS Holiday Gift Basket Drive is on Saturday, December 5, and we need posters made to promote this event. Come to the conference room today after school to help out. Bring poster boards and paints or markers.

Recess duty: Myers 6 corner, Thomas 6 doors, DiPierro 7 corner and Peets 7/8 doors

Monday, November 16, 2009

"Your success and happiness lie in you."

Attention Parents: This week is early release for K-5 Conferences ONLY. MVMS will be on its regular schedule.

After School Sports:
All cross country and volleyball players please return all uniforms to Ms Palmer in room 48 ASAP!

For those interested in joining the Robotics Team this year, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, November 19 at lunch. Please meet in the multimedia room by 12:15. You must attend this meeting in order to pick up an application form for the team. Applications will be due by Monday, November 23. If you have questions, see Mr. Doyle or Mr. Wien in L6.

The talent show assemblies are on Wednesday. All talent show participants have 2 required rehearsals: Monday technical run through 3-6PM in the gym. Tuesday dress rehearsal in costume without stopping. Bows are rehearsed at the end. All bands, Beatles singers and emcees have an additional rehearsal Sunday. Bands 11AM - 1PM Beatles medley 1 tp 2PM Emcees with jazz combo 2 - 2:30PM Emcees stay until 6PM

Monday meetings:
Mathletes meets at lunch
Wrestling practice at 3PM

At today's Brown Bag lunch, we are showing "Hidden Bounty of Marin", a short film focusing on farm families and agriculture in Marin. If you are interested in local food or film-making, come to the multimedia room at lunch to view the film and meet the director. Some science teachers will be giving extra credit for attending. See Ms. Weiss if you have any questions. All students are welcome to attend.

The Annual MVMS Holiday Gift Basket Drive is on Saturday, December 5, and we need posters made to promote this event. Come to the conference room tomorrow after school to help out. Bring poster boards and paints or markers.

Recess duty: Myers 6 corner, Thomas 6 doors, DiPierro 7 corner and Peets 7/8 doors