Thursday, May 31


Friday, June 1st, 2018

“Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.”


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Students!  All Library Books are due on Monday, June 4th. Books that are not returned will need to be paid for before you attend end of the year field trips.

If you have not visited the Lost and Found recently, it would be a good idea to get there this week. Items will be donated the last week of school…


As a reminder to all students: Cell phones are to be turned off entirely (not on vibrate, silent or airplane mode) from the first bell until dismissal. In accordance with MVMS policy, cell phones being used or going off in class will be confiscated.


If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Wednesday, May 30


Thursday, May 31st, 2018

“Your best shot at happiness, self-worth, and personal satisfaction- the things that make up real success- is not in earning as much as you can but in performing as well as you can something that you consider worthwhile.”


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!


If you have not visited the Lost and Found recently, it would be a good idea to get there this week. Items will be donated the last week of school…


As a reminder to all students: Cell phones are to be turned off entirely (not on vibrate, silent or airplane mode) from the first bell until dismissal. In accordance with MVMS policy, cell phones being used or going off in class will be confiscated.


If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Tuesday, May 29


Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

“You must believe in yourself or no one else will believe in you. Be self-confident, self-reliant and even if you don’t make it, you will know you have done your best.”

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Students: If you are interested in going into the medical or dental field as a career, Dominican University is hosting an information evening on getting on the right track for that path TODAY, May 30th, from 6:30-8:30pm. Check out the flier by the front office or see Ms. Goodman for more information.

Congratulations to the Memorial Day Parade Essay contest winners Soren Alamin and Marre Gattner. Soren and Marre were the highlight of the opening ceremonies for the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade! After the ceremony finished, they were given special recognition from the judge’s podium and led the parade riding in the Wells Fargo Stage Coach. Way to go Soren & Marre!

If you have not visited the Lost and Found recently, it would be a good idea to get there this week. Items will be donated the last week of school…

As a reminder to all students: Cell phones are to be turned off entirely (not on vibrate, silent or airplane mode) from the first bell until dismissal. In accordance with MVMS policy, cell phones being used or going off in class will be confiscated.

Attention all future WEB leaders (current 7th graders): This is a reminder that your first mandatory WEB event is TODAY at 2pm in the gym. We realize this is a half day, so use the break after to grab some lunch and come prepared to play games and meet the 2018 WEB crew! This event is mandatory, so please stop in to see Ms. Varboncoeur or Mr. Aquino with any questions, comments or concerns. We look forward to seeing you all in one place this afternoon!

If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Remember that TODAY and Friday, June 15th are both early dismissal days. You will be dismissed at 12:40pm, at which time any students with Choice Lunch can pick up their meals. If you are not planning on picking up your lunch, you should cancel it online.

Friday, May 25


Tuesday, May 29th, 2018

“I have limitations. Things don’t come easily to me… I have to slug it out slowly.”

Attention 7thGraders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Students: If you are interested in going into the medical or dental field as a career, Dominican University is hosting an information evening on getting on the right track for that path this Wednesday, May 30th, from 6:30-8:30pm. Check out the flier by the front office or see Ms. Goodman for more information.

Track and Field team members come TODAY at lunch to the PE Portable to watch a Track Team video!

We have only 14 days of school remaining! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items. They will be donated the last week of school.

As a reminder to all students: Cell phones are to be turned off entirely (not on vibrate, silent or airplane mode) from the first bell until dismissal. In accordance with MVMS policy, cell phones being used or going off in class will be confiscated.

Attention students: If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Yearbook club! We are meeting TODAY at lunch in Ms. Zeisler’s room 45. We’ll be voting on next year’s cover, so please come if you’d like to have a say in the design we choose!

Hello Students and Parents: If a student has forgotten to bring something to school (lunch/ipad/homework/sports equipment, etc.), it can be left for them at the office if necessary. Students are encouraged to check at the office during recess, lunch or passing periods for things they think may have been delivered for them. We DO NOT NOTIFY STUDENTS- they are expected to be responsible for their own items.

Attention MVMS 8th Graders:
You are invited to join Tam Link Crew for our first ever sunset OUTSIDE TAM, an event with food trucks, music (by students and teachers) and field games. Come join the Seniors as their sun sets on their time at Tam, hang out with your classmates, and join next year’s incoming freshmen as they start their journey at Tam. The event is happening JUNE 1ST on the Tam FOOTBALL FIELD from 5pm to sunset (8pm). The Link Crew would love for you to come! 8th graders and their parents and all Tam students are invited. Bring a blanket! If you have any questions about this event email Ms. Grace Backer at gbacker@tamdistrict.org

Thursday, May 24


Friday, May 25th, 2018

To those in uniform serving today and to those who served in the past, we honor you today and every day.


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Track and Field team members turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer TODAY to get your deposit check back. After that, your deposit will be forfeited. Also, Tuesday at lunch come to the PE Portable to watch a Track Team video!

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items. They will be donated the last week of school.

The KIDDO! Family Community Celebration with a Carnival and Day on the Green is here!! Enjoy family fun, rides, games, music and food all Memorial Day weekend. Discount ticket vouchers for the Carnival are on sale NOW at the KIDDO! Office and the Mill Valley Community Center. Check the KIDDO! website for ticket sales details and celebration hours. See you there!   And as a reminder to all students: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ON OR AROUND THE CARNIVAL RIDES OR EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME UNTIL THE CARNIVAL OPENS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Attention students: If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Yearbook club! Yesterday’s meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, at lunch, in Ms. Zeisler’s room – room 45. We’ll be voting on next year’s cover, so please come if you’d like to have a say in the design we choose!

Students: If you have forgotten something and you think someone may have brought it for you, please check at the office at recess or lunch. We DO NOT NOTIFY STUDENTS that they have items in the office to pick up.




Friday, May 25th, 2018

To those in uniform serving today and to those who served in the past, we honor you today and every day.


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Track and Field team members turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer TODAY to get your deposit check back. After that, your deposit will be forfeited. Also, Tuesday at lunch come to the PE Portable to watch a Track Team video!

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items. They will be donated the last week of school.

The KIDDO! Family Community Celebration with a Carnival and Day on the Green is here!! Enjoy family fun, rides, games, music and food all Memorial Day weekend. Discount ticket vouchers for the Carnival are on sale NOW at the KIDDO! Office and the Mill Valley Community Center. Check the KIDDO! website for ticket sales details and celebration hours. See you there!   And as a reminder to all students: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ON OR AROUND THE CARNIVAL RIDES OR EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME UNTIL THE CARNIVAL OPENS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Attention students: If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!

Yearbook club! Yesterday’s meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, at lunch, in Ms. Zeisler’s room – room 45. We’ll be voting on next year’s cover, so please come if you’d like to have a say in the design we choose!

Wednesday, May 23


Thursday, May 24th, 2018

“Life teaches us to be less harsh with ourselves and with others.”

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Track and Field team members turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer by Friday to get your deposit check back. After that, your deposit will be forfeited. Also, Tuesday at lunch come to the PE Portable to watch a Track Team video!

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items. They will be donated the last week of school.

Hey MVMS, Do you know what is happening on Friday?  Have you seen the posters around school? That’s right, this Friday is Sports Day! Wear your favorite team’s gear to school and show your spirit. You can wear professional or recreational sport teams' clothes.  We can’t wait to see everyone in their sports clothes!

The KIDDO! Family Community Celebration with a Carnival and Day on the Green is coming!! Enjoy family fun, rides, games, music and food all Memorial Day weekend. Discount ticket vouchers for the Carnival are on sale NOW at the KIDDO! Office and the Mill Valley Community Center. Check the KIDDO! website for ticket sales details and celebration hours. See you there!   And as a reminder to all students: YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ON OR AROUND THE CARNIVAL RIDES OR EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME UNTIL THE CARNIVAL OPENS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Yearbook Club will meet TODAY at lunch in Ms. Zeisler’s room 45. We’ll be voting on next year’s cover, so please come if you’d like a say in the design we choose!

Thank you MVMS families for your generous donations to our food drive to benefit the SF Marin Food Bank. We collected 1950 pounds of food that will go to community members in need. Way to go MVMS!

Attention students: If you have a Locker assigned to you, please begin clearing it out. Lockers will be opened, emptied and the locks will be taken off on Wednesday, June 6th. Make sure you get all of your things out before then!


Tuesday, May 22


Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

“Envy shoots at others and wounds itself.”

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Track and Field team members turn in your uniforms to Ms. Palmer by Friday to get your deposit check back. After that, your deposit will be forfeited.

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items and to begin clearing out your locker if you have one.

Congratulations to all of the MVMS participants on their amazing work presented at the World Savvy Conference last Friday! Our school truly shined!
A special shout out goes to the three groups that placed at the festival:
First Place, in the category of Health and Safety went to group POP: Ella Clark, Lilia Steele-Swales, Kira Keane, and Veronica Meagher
Second Place, in the category of Health and Safety went to the group: (not) Under the Influence - Julian Khetawat, Elek Yozie, and Giovanni Stechman
And, Overall Festival Recognition award for Team Engagement went to the Traffic lights group:  Lindsay Fiek, James Tollen, Kate Rosegard, and Juliet Bastian
Good work everyone!

Hey MVMS, Do you know what is happening this Friday?  Have you seen the posters around school? That’s right, this Friday is Sports Day! Wear your favorite team’s gear to school and show your spirit. You can wear professional or recreational sport teams' clothes.  We can’t wait to see everyone in their sports clothes!

The KIDDO! Family Community Celebration with a Carnival and Day on the Green is coming!! Enjoy family fun, rides, games, music and food all Memorial Day weekend. Discount ticket vouchers for the Carnival are on sale NOW at the KIDDO! Office and the Mill Valley Community Center. Check the KIDDO! website for ticket sales details and celebration hours. See you there!


Monday, May 21


Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Thank you to all those families who donated to our SF Marin Food Bank food drive! This is our last push to make our total goal of 2018 pounds. They will be picking up the donations TODAY, Tuesday, May 22nd, so bring in a can or two and we can make up the 156 pounds we need!

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Track and Field team members turn in your uniforms!

Attention WEB Leaders: All WEB Leaders who signed up to lead the 5th grade tours must come to a mandatory meeting TODAY at lunch in the Multimedia Room. See you there!

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year! Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items and to begin clearing out your locker if you have one.

Hello Calligraphy students! It is important that you come to class on Wednesday and Friday to practice for Diploma Day on June 1st. See you there!

It’s Tuesday and that means there will be Ipad Support in the library from recess through lunch. Stop by to ask a question or to get help with an ipad problem and remember you can always email ipadsupport@mvschools.org for help.

Friday, May 18


Monday, May 21st, 2018

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Thank you to all those families who donated to our SF Marin Food Bank food drive! We’ll have an update on our total donations tomorrow.

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

There will be a Track and Field Party and Award Ceremony after school TODAY in Ms. Palmer’s PE portable. Anyone who participated in track and field this spring, whether they made the team or not, are welcome. Also, all team members need to turn in your uniforms!

Attention WEB Leaders: All WEB Leaders who signed up to lead the 5th grade tours must come to a mandatory meeting TODAY at lunch in the Multimedia Room. See you there!

Attention all students: We are fast approaching the end of the school year with only 19 school days remaining. Now is a great time to start checking the Lost and Found for any of your wayward items and to begin clearing out your locker if you have one.

Hello Calligraphy students! It is important that you come to class on Wednesday and Friday to practice for Diploma Day on June 1st. See you there!

Thursday, May 17


Friday, May 18th, 2018

“Minds are like parachutes; they only work when they are open.”

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  TODAY is the deadline to turn in design submissions for next year’s yearbook cover! Please bring them to Room 45 in Upper Wind or email digital submissions to Ms. Zeisler. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back!

If you’d like your Memorial Day themed essay to be considered by The Mill Valley Parade Committee, send it TODAY to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org. It’s your last chance!

Thank you to all those families who donated to our SF Marin Food Bank food drive! We are edging closer to our goal of 2018 pounds of food and are extending the deadline for donations of non-perishables to Friday, May 18th. 

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

The Book Fair has moved out of the Library, but you can still shop online until May 20th. Check out some new reads for yourself or gifts!

There will be a Track and Field Party and Award Ceremony after school on Monday, May 21st in Ms. Palmer’s PE portable. Anyone who participated in track and field this spring, whether they made the team or not, are welcome. Also, all team members need to turn in your uniforms!

Attention WEB Leaders: All WEB Leaders who signed up to lead the 5th grade tours must come to a mandatory meeting on Monday, May 21st at lunch in the Multimedia Room. See you there!

The Interact Club is holding a bake sale TODAY! Goodies will be sold before school and at lunch. Proceeds will benefit Family House, an organization that provides housing and services to families with children undergoing life-saving treatment.

Hi Rubik’s Cube and Chess Club members. There is no meeting TODAY. See you next week!

Attention all A-Team applicants. Please make sure to check your school email after 3pm today as we will be sending the list of final A-Team applicants. Thank you for your efforts in applying, there were many qualified applicants and choosing only 13 was difficult!

Wednesday, May 16


Thursday, May 17th, 2018

A Ramadan Wish: May the Ramadan bring you peace and prosperity, good health and wealth, and brighten your life forever.

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  Tomorrow is the last day to turn in design submissions for next year’s yearbook cover. Please bring them to Room 45 in Upper Wind or email digital submissions to Ms. Zeisler. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back!  Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Ipads @ Lunch is cancelled this week.

Attention 8th Graders: Do you have any graduation permission slips or forms? Please bring them to the office NOW.

We’re down to the final two days to submit an essay for the The Mill Valley Parade Committee. Send yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by tomorrow, Friday, May 18th.

Thank you to all those families who donated to our SF Marin Food Bank food drive! We are edging closer to our goal of 2018 pounds of food and are extending the deadline for donations of non-perishables to Friday, May 18th.  

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can help out, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

The Book Fair is still open! TODAY is the last day to purchase items in the Library, but you can shop online until May 20th. Check out some new reads for yourself or gifts! 

There will be a Track and Field Party and Award Ceremony after school on Monday, May 21st in Ms. Palmer’s PE portable. Anyone who participated in track and field this spring, whether they made the team or not, are welcome. Bring your uniform!

Attention WEB Leaders: All WEB Leaders who signed up to lead the 5th grade tours must come to a mandatory meeting on Monday, May 21st at lunch in the Multimedia Room. See you there!

The Interact Club is holding a bake sale tomorrow, Friday, May 18th, so get to school early and bring some money. The sale will benefit Family House, an organization that provides housing and services to families with children undergoing life-saving treatment.

Hi Rubik’s Cube and Chess Club members. There is no club this Friday. See you next week!

Tuesday, May 15


Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 18th to room 45 in Upper Wind. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back!  Digital submissions are also welcomed! Email them to Ms. Zeisler. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Ipads @ Lunch will is cancelled this week.

Attention 8th Graders: Do you have any graduation permission slips or forms? Please bring them to the office NOW.

We’re down to the final three days to submit an essay for the The Mill Valley Parade Committee. Send yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by this Friday, May 18th.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS:  Bring non-perishable food donations to OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT! We really need your help to get to our goal of 2,018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. We’re just over half way there with a little over 1,000 pounds so far. Help us get there and feed the hungry right here in our communities! Please no glass containers. Donation barrels will be in the front office area and the hallway across from the library.

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can take students in the morning and drop them off at McNear’s and return in the afternoon to bring them back to the Middle School, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

The Book Fair is up and running! Check out some new reads for yourself or gifts!  It will be open Monday through Thursday in the Library and during Open House TONIGHT. You can also shop and order online now through May 20th.

NaNoWriMo Creative Writing Club will meet TODAY at lunch in Ms. Sterling’s room. We’ll be preparing for our author’s chair, so please bring your chosen piece to read.

Attention Ms. Palmer’s (the PE Teacher) Panther Time class: DO NOT go to the Library today for Panther Time. Meet in the PE classroom, room 84.

There will be a Track and Field Party and Award Ceremony after school Monday 5/21 in Ms. Palmer’s PE portable. Anyone who participated in track and field this spring, whether they made the team or not, are welcome. Bring your uniform!


Monday, May 14


Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

"I expect to pass through life but once. If there is any kindness I can show, or any good I can do, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 18th to room 45 in Upper Wind. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back!  Digital submissions are also welcomed! Email them to Ms. Zeisler. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

Ipads @ Lunch will be cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Attention 8th Graders: Do you have any graduation permission slips or forms? Please bring them to the office NOW.

It’s not too late to turn in a Memorial Day-themed essay of 500 words or less for The Mill Valley Parade Committee. Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by this Friday, May 18th.

Please help us gather at least 2018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. This organization helps feed hungry seniors, veterans and families right here in our communities. We’ve collected over 700 pounds so far. Help us reach our goal and bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can take students in the morning and drop them off at McNear’s and return in the afternoon to bring them back to the Middle School, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

The Book Fair is up and running! Check out some new reads for yourself or gifts!  It will be open Monday through Thursday in the Library and during Open House on Wednesday evening. You can also shop and order online now through May 19th.

Friday, May 11


Monday, May 14th, 2018

"I have never been contained except I made the prison."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 18th to room 45 in Upper Wind. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back!  Digital submissions are also welcomed! Email them to Ms. Zeisler.  Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 45.

The Interact Club meets TODAY at lunch in the multimedia room.

Ipads @ Lunch will be cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday this week.


Attention 8th Graders: Do you have any graduation permission slips or forms? Please bring them to the office NOW.

It’s not too late to turn in a Memorial Day-themed essay of 500 words or less for The Mill Valley Parade Committee. Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by this Friday, May 18th.

Please help us gather at least 2018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. This organization helps feed hungry seniors, veterans and families right here in our communities. We’ve collected over 700 pounds so far. Help us reach our goal and bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.

Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can take students in the morning and drop them off at McNear’s and return in the afternoon to bring them back to the Middle School, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!

Thursday, May 10


Friday, May 11th, 2018

"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  Have any great ideas for the cover for next year's yearbook? We want you to design it!  Submit drawings of your idea to room 45 in upper wind.  Don't forget to include your full name and grade level on the back.  Digital submissions are also welcome and are due by Friday, May 18; email them to Ms. Zeisler.  See Ms. Zeisler in room 45 with your questions.

Attention 6th Graders applying to be a WEB A-Team Member!  This is a reminder that your application is due tomorrow, Friday, May 11th, no later than 3:30PM to the office.  We loved meeting you at the informational meeting last week and can't wait to read your applications.  Stop by Mr. Schulman or Ms. Varboncoeur's room if you have questions.

Attention 8th Graders: If you have Stinson Field Trip and Graduation Dance Party permission slips or donations, please bring them to the office.

It’s not too late to turn in a Memorial Day-themed student essay of 500 words or less for The Mill Valley Parade Committee. Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by May 18, 2018.

Please help us gather at least 2018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. This organization helps feed hungry seniors, veterans and families right here in our communities. We’ve collected over 500 pounds so far. Help us reach our goal and bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can take students in the morning and drop them off at McNear’s and return in the afternoon to bring them back to the Middle School, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!


Wednesday, May 9


Thursday, May 10th, 2018

"Who is mighty? One who makes an enemy into a friend."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th and 7th Graders!  Have any great ideas for the cover for next year's yearbook? We want you to design it!  Submit drawings of your idea to room 45 in upper wind.  Don't forget to include your full name and grade level on the back.  Digital submissions are also welcome and are due by Friday, May 18; email them to Ms. Zeisler.  See Ms. Zeisler in room 45 with your questions.

Attention 6th Graders applying to be a WEB A-Team Member!  This is a reminder that your application is due tomorrow, Friday, May 11th, no later than 3:30PM to the office.  We loved meeting you at the informational meeting last week and can't wait to read your applications.  Stop by Mr. Schulman or Ms. Varboncoeur's room if you have questions.

Attention 8th Graders: If you have Stinson Field Trip and Graduation Dance Party permission slips or donations, please bring them to the office.

The Mill Valley Parade Committee is seeking student essays – 500 words or less – on any topic that has to do with Memorial Day.
Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by May 18, 2018.

Please help us gather at least 2018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. This organization helps feed hungry seniors, veterans and families right here in our communities. Help us reach our goal and bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.


Attention 7th Graders: We need more drivers for our end of year McNear’s Field Trip! Parents: if you can take students in the morning and drop them off at McNear’s and return in the afternoon to bring them back to the Middle School, please email your child’s Panther Time teacher now. Volunteers make this fun and memorable event happen!


Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

"No thing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th & 7th Graders!  Have any great ideas for the cover for next year's yearbook? We want you to design it!  Submit drawings of your idea to room 45 in upper wind.  Don't forget to include your full name and grade level on the back.  Digital submissions are also welcome and are due by Friday, May 18; email them to Ms. Zeisler.  See Ms. Zeisler in room 45 with your questions.

Attention 6th Graders applying to be a WEB A-Team Member!  This is a reminder that your application is due this Friday, May 11th, no later than 3:30PM to the office.  We loved meeting you at the informational meeting last week and can't wait to read your applications.  Stop by Mr. Schulman or Ms. Varboncoeur's room if you have questions.

Attention 8th Graders: If you have Stinson Field Trip and Graduation Dance Party permission slips or donations, please bring them to the office.

The Mill Valley Parade Committee is seeking student essays – 500 words or less – on any topic that has to do with Memorial Day.
Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by May 18, 2018.

Please help us gather at least 2018 pounds of food for the SF Marin Food Bank. This organization helps feed thousands of hungry seniors, veterans and families right here in our communities. Help us reach our goal and bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.


NaNoWriMo Creative Writing and Book Club will meet TODAY at lunch in Ms. Sterling’s room 47.



Monday, May 7

Tuesday, May8th, 2018

"Busy  souls have no time to be busybodies."

Students: Please remember to bring headphones or earbuds with you every day in your backpack, as they are required for testing. Of course, you should also have your ipad and ensure it is fully charged.

Attention 6th & 7th Graders!  Have any great ideas for the cover for next year's yearbook? We want you to design it!  Submit drawings of your idea to room 45 in upper wind.  Don't forget to include your full name and grade level on the back.  Digital submissions are also welcome and are due by Friday, May 18; email them to Ms. Zeisler.    See Ms. Zeisler in room 45 with your questions.

Attention 6th Graders applying to be a WEB A-Team Member!  This is a reminder that your application is due this Friday, May 11th, no later than 3:30PM to the office.  We loved meeting you at the informational meeting last week and can't wait to read your applications.  Stop by Mr. Schulman or Ms. Varboncoeur's room if you have questions.

Attention 8th Graders: If you have Stinson Field Trip and Graduation Dance Party permission slips or donations, please bring them to the office.

The Mill Valley Parade Committee is seeking student essays – 500 words or less – on any topic that has to do with Memorial Day.
Two to three essays will be selected to be read at the parade. Submit yours to Ms. Miller at nmiller@mvschools.org by May 18, 2018.

Did you know that every year, 225,000 people rely on food from the SF Marin Food Bank? The food bank supports seniors, veterans, students, and families. May 2nd through the 16th bring canned food to school to donate! This year, since it’s 2018, our school goal is to collect 2018 pounds of food! We can do it with your help. Please support our community! Bring your non-perishable food to your first class of the day which can then be dropped off to Mr. Doyle room 3. Please no glass containers.

National bike to school day tomorrow! So bike, scoot, walk or roll to school. Student council will be playing music and handing out treats in front of the office. Please stop in if you go green to school green!

It's Tuesday which means iPad Support is available in the library from recess through lunch today. Stop by to ask questions and get help.  Also, you can always email ipadsupport@mvschools.org for help.