Tuesday, January 9^th, 2018

 “Climb high. Climb far. Your goal the sky. Your aim the stars.”

Beyond Differences Club will meet TODAY at lunch in the multimedia room. Everyone is welcome. Join us!

Hey Mathletes out there.  What do you call a tree with square roots?  GEOMETRY!  We have a mathletes meeting TODAY at lunch in room 33.  See you there for some calculated fun.

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

 “Action, self-reliance, the vision of self and the future have been the only means by which the oppressed have seen and realized the light of their own freedom.”

Students! If you have been issued a locker and are no longer using it, please see Ms. Gamboa in the office TODAY so that it can be reassigned to another student who needs one.

All students are instructed to have a great break from school!

Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

 “…we must seek, above all, a world of peace;…the goal of a peaceful world must, today and tomorrow, shape our decisions and inspire our purposes.”

Students! If you have been issued a locker and are no longer using it, please see Ms. Gamboa in the office TODAY so that it can be reassigned to another student who needs one.

There will be no meeting of the Retro Gaming Club today.

Ted-Ed Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 29.

Attention 8th grade boys basketball players: Meet in the Gym at lunch TODAY.  Please bring your basketball gear, participation forms and checks in order to suit everyone in uniform.

Hey MVMS!

Are you ready for the last day before break?

Dress up in your Pajamas, for Pete’s sake!

In all of your classes feel comfy and cozy

You’ll be so happy you’ll want to dance ring around the rosy

Don’t forget: Dress up in your PJs tomorrow before break

Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

 “Do not unto others that which you would not have them do unto you. That is the entire Torah, the rest is commentary.”

Students! If you have been issued a locker and are no longer using it, please see Ms. Gamboa in the office TODAY so that it can be reassigned to another student who needs one.

Mathletes! Come to room 33 at lunch TODAY for sum fun – get it???

Attention 8th grade boys basketball players: Meet in the Gym at lunch on TODAY and Wednesday this week.  Please bring your basketball gear, participation forms and checks in order to suit everyone in uniform.

Hey MVMS!

Are you ready for the last day before break?

Dress up in your Pajamas, for Pete’s sake!

In all of your classes feel comfy and cozy

You’ll be so happy you’ll want to dance ring around the rosy

Don’t forget: Dress up in your PJs this Thursday before break!

Monday, December 18th, 2017

 “I am in the habit of looking not so much to the nature of the gift as to the spirit in which it is offered.”

Students! If you have been issued a locker and are no longer using it, please see Ms. Gamboa in the office TODAY so that it can be reassigned to another student who needs one.

Cabaret News:

There will be rehearsal TODAY after school for the same characters as last week EXCEPT there is no rehearsal for the Glitterati or Witches Coven. All forms for Cast & Crew members are due TODAY. Turn them in at the Main Office.

Attention 8th grade boys basketball players: Meet in the Gym at lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  Please bring your basketball gear, participation forms and checks in order to suit everyone in uniform.

Friday, December 15th, 2017

 “Three helping one will do as much as six men going it alone.”

Hey Students! Have you purchased your Yearbook yet? If not, head on over to jostensyearbooks.com and get one! Questions? Come see Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Get them TODAY- this is the last week!

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

Students you are reminded that MVMS is a closed campus. All areas of the Community Center are off limits during the school day.

Attention all Students! During lunch, you are NOT allowed to eat on the blacktop, please eat your lunch first, throw your trash away, then go to the blacktop. Horse play and play fighting is not permitted on campus at any time. Students seen horse playing or play fighting will be sent to the office for lunch detention or issued trash duty. 6th graders, you are not allowed to eat on the mat of the play structure. Please eat at the tables and/or benches. 

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

 “There is no such thing as freedom without discipline. The one who is free is disciplined.”

Hey Students! Have you purchased your Yearbook yet? If not, head on over to jostensyearbooks.com and get one! Questions? Come see Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase them TODAY and Friday of this week!

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

Sk8 Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 4. See you there!

Cabaret News! Wizard of Oz cast members, there will be NO rehearsal TODAY. Cast AND Crew are reminded to turn in ALL of your forms to the main office by Monday, December 18^th.  There will be rehearsal for these cast members on Monday, December 18^th in the Chorus Room: Dorothy, Glinda, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Wizard, Wicked Witch, Almira Gulch, Professor Marvel, Zeke, Hickory, Hunk, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Guard, Glitterati & Witches Coven.

Attention all Students! During lunch, you are NOT allowed to eat on the blacktop, please eat your lunch first, throw your trash away, then go to the blacktop. Horse play and play fighting is not permitted on campus at any time. Students seen horse playing or play fighting will be sent to the office for lunch detention or issued trash duty. 6th graders, you are not allowed to eat on the mat of the play structure. Please eat at the tables and/or benches. 

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

 You can make a big difference in the world, one act of kindness at a time.

Hey Students! Have you purchased your Yearbook yet? If not, head on over to jostensyearbooks.com and get one! Questions? Come see Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase them TODAY, Thursday & Friday of this week!

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

The Retro Gaming Club, Group B, will meet TODAY at lunch in room 11. That’s Group B in room 11 at lunch.

Ted-Ed Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 29!

Cabaret News! Wizard of Oz cast members, there will be NO rehearsal tomorrow (Thursday). Cast and Crew are reminded to turn in ALL of your forms to the main office by Monday, December 18^th.

Attention all Students! During lunch, you are NOT allowed to eat on the blacktop, please eat your lunch first, throw your trash away, then go to the blacktop. Horse play and play fighting is not permitted on campus at any time. Students seen horse playing or play fighting will be sent to the office for lunch detention or issued trash duty. 6th graders, you are not allowed to eat on the mat of the play structure. Please eat at the tables and/or benches. 

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

“The beginning and the end of Torah is performing acts of loving kindness.”

Hey Students! Have you purchased your Yearbook yet? If not, head on over to jostensyearbooks.com and get one! Questions? Come see Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

This weekend, many MVMS student and parent volunteers and MVMS staff came together on campus for a weekend work party where we wrapped gifts, wrote cards, and ultimately delivered hundreds of MVMS Holiday Wishes gifts to five Bay Area community organizations.  It was a fun event, from the hot cider, to the holiday cookies and music, to the sense of community we shared. It took many volunteers to make the 2017 Holiday Wishes Drive a success!  Thank you to the MVMS students who came out to do event set-up, wrap and organize gifts and to MVMS families & students who volunteered to donate gifts, or came to learn from our guest speakers. Check out the Community First Bulletin Board across from the library and see fun event photos! A special thank you to the MVMS staff who rolled up their sleeves and joined in the work party. We really appreciated hearing from Homeward Bound and Sunny Hills Services, who came to the event to share stories with MVMS about their community-focused mission. Terrific job MVMS!  Thank you for putting your Community First!

Hey Mathletes! Come join us TODAY in room 33 at lunch for some calculated fun!

Monday, December 11th, 2017

“It’s in doing little things for other people that you can be heroic. It’s about seizing the opportunity to do good every day when it’s there. If you see an elderly person, or somebody in need, and you can assist them in any way, you can do that.”

Cabaret  News:

There will be an ALL CAST sing-through of the show TODAY from 3-5pm in the Chorus Room. Cast and Crew please remind your parents that there is a MANDATORY Parent Information Meeting this evening, Monday, December 11^th in the multimedia room at 7pm. Your parents should download and print out the Parent Information Packet from the website. The last page must be signed and turned in!

The Interact Community Service Club is meeting at lunch TODAY in the multimedia room. Newcomers are welcome to come and check it out!

Hey Students! Have you purchased your Yearbook yet? If not, head on over to jostensyearbooks.com and get one! Questions? Come see Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

Friday, December 8th, 2017

“Success doesn’t come to you- you go to it.”

Attention 7th grade Lunchtime Football League participants: Playoffs are here! Teams C vs. D is TODAY. Be ready to play!

TODAY, YES, TODAY is the first WEB Program Lollipop sale. Line up at lunch behind the library with your one dollar. Maximum sale of 3 lollipops per person. Yes, we make change. See you there!

Breakdancing Club at lunch TODAY! Room 84.

Cabaret  News:

Congratulations to those who auditioned for a part in the cast or applied to be a crew member for The Wizard of Oz. The lists for both Cast and Crew will be posted on the Cabaret Board next to Mr. Salvatto’s office at the end of the school day TODAY and on the website later in the afternoon. There will be an ALL CAST sing-through of the show on Monday, December 11^th from 3-5pm in the Chorus Room. Cast and Crew please remind your parents that there is a MANDATORY Parent Information Meeting on Monday, December 11^th in the multimedia room at 7pm. Your parents should download and print out the Parent Information Packet from the website. The last page must be signed and turned in!

Hi MVMS Students: We know things can get busy this time of year, but this is a gentle reminder that you need to turn in your Holiday Wishes gifts TODAY. Wrapped or not, if you pledged one and haven’t turned it in yet, bring it to the office by the end of the day. Or if you need the extra time, you can hand off your donated gift tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am sharp, to volunteers at the MVMS Library where the Holiday gifts will meet up with wrapping paper and cards to become presents ready for delivery!

Thank you MVMS for making Holiday Wishes a historic success and bringing joy to others by giving back to our community. This year, MVMS touched the lives of hundreds of people-donating around 300 individual holiday wishes gifts to kids and families. Nice job!

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

“Racism comes from fear of the unknown or lack of knowledge and is usually stopped by information.”

Do you like hot chocolate? Me too! Get to school green on Friday, December 8^th by carpooling, walking or rolling and Safe Routes will give you a free hot chocolate. Don’t let rain stop you from going green; talk with your friends and neighbors and set up carpools. See you at Carpools for Cocoa on Friday!

Attention 7th grade Lunchtime Football League participants: Playoffs are here! Teams C vs. D is on Friday. Be ready to play!

Tomorrow is the first WEB Program Lollipop sale. What flavors, you ask? Cherry Limeade, Cotton Candy, Raspberry Lemonade, Root Beer, Sour Green Apple, Sour Pink Lemonade, Strawberry, Tropical Splash, Watermelon and Wild Cherry. Surely there’s one in that list that has your name on it. See at lunch on Friday behind the Library. One dollar.

Sk8 Club at lunch TODAY! Room 4.

A quick reminder that there are just two days remaining in the MVMS Holiday Wishes drive. Volunteers in red are waiting in the carline each morning to pick up pledged gift cards and gifts.  On Saturday, MVMS volunteers who signed up, including students and parents, will join together in our library to wrap presents and write cards. Then MVMS gifts will be delivered to our community partner agencies, including Huckleberry Youth Programs and Homeward Bound.  Thank you MVMS for bringing joy to others and reminding kids and families in our community that a fellow community member is thinking of them over the holiday season.

Hey MVMS the season of giving is here

Remember it’s time to spread cheer

So come buy a Wintergram 

For your closest peer!

6th Graders buy them at lunch in Room 3,

7th and 8th graders buy them in room 92 

Purchase on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

They are only 1 dollar so they are very cheap!

If you want an extra good deal buy 6 Wintergrams for $5

Or even buy them for your whole panther time for $15

We hope you buy a Wintergram!

All Wintergrams purchased will be delivered during Panther Time on Wednesday, December 20^th.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

“A friend is one who always pays us the compliment of expecting from us all the virtues.”

  

Do you like hot chocolate? Me too! Get to school green on Friday, December 8^th by carpooling, walking or rolling and Safe Routes will give you a free hot chocolate. Don’t let rain stop you from going green; talk with your friends and neighbors and set up carpools. See you at Carpools for Cocoa on Friday!

The Retro Gaming Club is cancelled for today. It will resume next week. 

There will be Breakdancing in room 84 at lunch TODAY. Join us!

This Friday will be the final day to bring in the Holiday Wish gifts to school. Remember they can be dropped with the red-aproned volunteers in the morning pickup lane, or brought to the office. On Saturday, a team of student and parent volunteers will wrap presents and write Holiday cards. We may even hear from a special guest. This is truly awesome MVMS!  Thank you for putting your community first by bringing joy to others over the holidays.

The Library will be closed TODAY after school for the Staff Meeting.

Attention 7th grade Lunchtime Football League participants: Playoffs are this week with Teams A vs. B TODAY and Teams c vs. D on Friday. Be ready to play!

Great news! Spectacularly, ALL of the wishes requested from MVMS in our Holiday Wishes Drive have been pledged by our generous MVMS community! This week the gifts are being collected by fellow student and parent volunteer teams wearing red in the morning drop off lane or at the main office. Friday is the final day to bring your gifts to school. Volunteers who signed up will meet this Saturday in the MVMS library to wrap, make cards and deliver gifts to our partners at Homeward Bound, Huckleberry House Youth Program, The Marin Foster Care Parents Association, Sunny Hills Services and the Center for Domestic Peace. Thank you for putting your community first by bringing joy to others in need over the holidays!

This Friday, two days from now, marks the return of the Great WEB Program Lollipop sale. This will take place behind the library during lunch. Lollipops are only one dollar. See you then!

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

“To be a friend a man should strive to lift people up, to encourage, and to set an example that will be an inspiration to others.”

  

Cabaret News:

TODAY after school are CALLBACKS for The Wizard of Oz. CALLBACK LISTS are posted on the Cabaret Board outside of Mr. Salvatto's office. Callbacks are on the STAGE from 3-6pm. Please check in at the CHORUS ROOM. You must be prepared to stay for the entire audition, but may be finished earlier. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.  NO CELL PHONES allowed during auditions, so please make arrangements for pickup prior to 3pm. Please keep in mind that if you do NOT see your name on the callback list, it does not necessarily mean that you have not been cast. FINAL Cast and Crew lists will be posted on the Cabaret Board and on the website at the end of the school day on Friday, Dec. 8th.

Do you like hot chocolate? Me too! Get to school green on Friday, December 8^th by carpooling, walking or rolling and Safe Routes will give you a free hot chocolate. Don’t let rain stop you from going green; talk with your friends and neighbors and set up carpools. See you at Carpools for Cocoa on Friday!

MVMS you deserve a loud and hearty congratulations: As of today, ALL THE WISHES in the MVMS Holiday Wishes Drive are committed and spoken for! That means that every person who made a gift request for MVMS through Homeward Bound, the Huckleberry House Youth Program, The Marin Foster Care Parents Association, Sunny Hills Services & the Center for Domestic Peace will have their wish fulfilled. Additionally, many MVMS students met face to face with leaders in our community to learn about homelessness, foster care and to grow in their understanding of community members struggling over the holidays.

This Friday will be the final day to bring in the Holiday Wish gifts to school. Remember they can be dropped with the red-aproned volunteers in the morning pickup lane, or brought to the office. On Saturday, a team of student and parent volunteers will wrap presents and write Holiday cards. We may even hear from a special guest. This is truly awesome MVMS!  Thank you for putting your community first by bringing joy to others over the holidays.

The Library will be closed on Wednesday after school for the Staff Meeting.

Beyond Differences will meet TODAY in the multimedia room at lunch. All students are invited!

Hey Mathletes, why was the math book so sad? Because it had so many problems! Come to our meeting at lunch TODAY in room 33 to multiply your fun!

Attention 7th grade Lunchtime Football League participants: Playoffs are this week with Teams A vs. B on Wednesday and Teams c vs. D on Friday. Be ready to play!

Monday, December 4th, 2017

“To live is not to live for one’s self alone; let us help one another.”

Important Basketball news! Tryouts are: 

8^th grade boys: TODAY from 3-5pm

7^th grade boys: TODAY from 5-6:30pm

LAST CALL!!! All Volleyball players and Cross Country participants please turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer TODAY. If they are not returned by the end of the day, your check will be deposited.

  

Cabaret News:

Thanks to ALL who auditioned for roles in the Cabaret!  CALLBACK LISTS are posted on the Cabaret Board outside of Mr. Salvatto's office. Callbacks are on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 3-6pm. Please check in at the CHORUS ROOM. You must be prepared to stay for the entire audition, but may be finished earlier. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.  NO CELL PHONES allowed during auditions, so please make arrangements for pickup prior to 3pm. Please keep in mind that if you do NOT see your name on the callback list, it does not necessarily mean that you have not been cast. FINAL Cast and Crew lists will be posted on the Cabaret Board and on the website at the end of the school day on Friday, Dec. 8th.

This is the final week to give that special holiday gift to a child or family in need as part of the MVMS Holiday Wishes Drive. Last week students heard from community assistance organization leaders and learned a great deal about our fellow community members who are struggling. It really brought home the impact we all can have when we think of others. 

If you'd like to participate in the MVMS Holiday Wishes Drive, go to the online signup genius link from the Panther Press. Sign up and then drop off your marked gift in the red and black box near the front office or look for the volunteers wearing red in the morning car line, who can take your gift. A big thank you to our student volunteers. Help bring joy and let someone know that someone in their community is thinking about them!

Friday, December 1st, 2017

“The noblest contribution which any man can make is that of good character.”

Important Basketball news! Tryouts are: 

6^th grade boys second tryout: TODAY from 5-6:30pm

8^th grade boys: Monday, December 4^th from 3-5pm

7^th grade boys: Monday, December 4^th from 5-6:30pm

LAST CALL!!! All Volleyball players and Cross Country participants please turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer by Monday, December 4^th. If they are not returned by Monday, your check will be deposited.

  

Cabaret News:

Thanks to ALL who auditioned for roles in the Cabaret!  CALLBACK LISTS will be posted after school today on the Cabaret Board outside of Mr. Salvatto's office.  Callbacks are on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 3-6pm.  Please check in at the CHORUS ROOM.  You must be prepared to stay for the entire audition, but may be finished earlier.  Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.  NO CELL PHONES allowed during auditions, so please make arrangements for pickup prior to 3pm.   Please keep in mind that if you do NOT see your name on the callback list, it does not necessarily mean that you have not been cast. FINAL Cast and Crew lists will be posted on the Cabaret Board and on the website at the end of the school day on Friday, Dec. 8th.  WOO HOO!!  

The MVMS Holiday Wishes gift drive is one week in, with a week to go!  Thank you so much to the MVMS students who joined us yesterday to learn more about families and kids like you in your community who are experiencing struggles like housing loss, family loss or addiction & mental health issues. Thank you to the leaders at Sunny Hills Services, Homeward Bound and Marin Foster Care for coming to our campus. The information these leaders shared really brings home the importance of these gifts given through our Holiday Wishes drive.

If you'd like to participate in the MVMS Holiday Wishes Drive, go to the online signup genius link from the Panther Press sent out last week. Sign up and then drop off your marked gift in the red and black box near the front office.

Breakdancing Club at lunch TODAY in room 84. Join us!