Friday, December 4, 2015

 "It’s important for people to know what you stand for."

This Saturday is our annual Holiday Gift Basket event.  Please join us in the library from 9am – 12noon to help fill gift bags for families in need in Marin County.  MVMS families are currently donating items to go into the gift bags and students and families can fill their gift bags from over 300 wish lists we have, then personalize a card to go with it. This annual tradition helps make the holiday season a little more joyful for those who are in need and do not have the ability to give their children or loved ones needed items for the holidays.  We look forward to making over 300 gift bags on Saturday and hope you will join us! 

Club News

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for a part in Cabaret! Callback lists will be posted on the Cabaret board at the end of the 7th and 8th grade hallway and online at the END of school today. If you are not on this list, it DOES NOT mean that you are not in the cast. Callbacks are on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 3-5:30pm in the chorus room. Final cast lists will be posted online and on the Cabaret board after school on Friday, Dec. 11th. 

As many of you know, Student Council traditionally holds its Annual Canned Food Drive for the Marin County Food Bank.  This year our goal is to collect 2015 pounds to celebrate the year 2015. Our school community has been very generous throughout the years. As a result, we have exceeded our goal each and every year.  This year's Canned Food Drive will end on Wednesday, December 16th. Please bring your canned goods and non-perishable foods to the first class you have each morning. Your teacher will send a volunteer down to Lower Earth Room 3 (Mr. Doyle’s room) with your bag of non-perishable foods. Student Council Members will be waiting at the door of Room 3 to collect the food.  Please make sure to write your grade level on the bag since we will be having a grade level competition. The grade level that brings in the most "weight" will win a mystery prize. The most needed items are peanut butter, cereal, tuna, soup, canned meat, chili, granola bars, and baked beans. Please do not bring in glass items. This is a great way to take care of our community. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Doyle or Ms. Thebaut. Thanks for your continued support!

Student Council is excited to kick off our traditional Panther Time door decorating contest during the month of December. Each Panther Time will decide how to decorate their classroom door. Some themes may include, but are not limited to: Winter Wonderland, Happy New Year, Panther Pride, Global Community, your teacher's subject, or seasonal decorations. You could even cover your door with words that represent the month of December. The sky is the limit!  Be sure to include everyone in your design and have fun with it! We encourage the use of recycled or used materials from home or the classroom.  Please DO NOT purchase new items.  Let’s think Green! All doors must be finished by Thursday, December 17^th.  The doors will be judged on the following criteria:  Effort, Creativity, Resourcefulness, and Theme.  A mystery prize will be awarded to one door per grade level.  Happy decorating!