Thursday, November 1st, 2018

“As a man is, so he sees.”

Cabaret News

WOO HOO!!  TODAY IS THE DAY!  If you are interested in participating in the 2019 MVMS Cabaret, the first thing you need to do is attend the BIG REVEAL MEETING TODAY at LUNCH in the GYM.  SEE YOU THERE!  Sign up sheets for auditions and crew applications will be available starting this afternoon through FRIDAY, 11/16 on the Cabaret Board in the Main Hall across from the Library.  Full information about Cabaret will be available on the Cabaret website under Student Activities on the MVMS website after the BIG REVEAL.

The Spelling Bee Club will meet on Friday at lunch in room 32.

The Journalism Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 32. See you there!

Fall Fundraiser News: Ticket sales are now over for this year’s fundraiser. Turn in all of your unsold tickets, ticket stubs and money you’ve collected NOW! If you turn it in by 4pm TODAY, it will count toward top seller totals. YOU MUST TURN IN ALLTICKET STUBS AND MONEY YOU’VE COLLECTED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2^nd. The Grand Prix final race will be Friday, November 2^nd at lunch and all heat winners can participate. A list of heat winners will be posted TODAY. The raffle drawing and announcement of top sellers will be made Monday! Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

“Once upon a midnight dreary

While I pondered, weak and weary

Over many a quaint and curious volume

Of forgotten lore –

While I nodded, nearly napping,

Suddenly there came a tapping

As if someone gently rapping, rapping

At my chamber door.”

Cabaret News

Only one more day to wait…. Expect the UNEXPECTED. If you are interested in participating in the 2019 MVMS Cabaret, the first thing you need to do is attend the BIG REVEAL MEETING TOMORROW, November 1st at LUNCH in the GYM.  SEE YOU THERE!

Remember to LOCK YOUR BIKES EVERY DAY!

The Spelling Bee Club will meet on Friday instead of today.

The Movie and Games Review Club will be cancelled today.

Attention middle schoolers!  The Halloween Costume Contest will be held TODAY at the beginning of lunch in front of the gym. Your 5^th period teacher will have sips for you to fill out if you wish to participate. Remember the categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Get in the ‘spirit’ of Halloween and join us at lunch! Boooo!

Fall Fundraiser News: TODAY is the deadline for ticket sales! You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office at any time on or before 4pm on Thursday, November 1^st and they will count towards the top seller contest. YOU MUST TURN IN ALL TICKET STUBS AND MONEY YOU’VE COLLECTED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2^nd. The Grand Prix final race will be Friday, November 2^nd at lunch and all heat winners can participate. A list of heat winners will be posted on Thursday. The raffle drawing and announcement of top sellers will be made Monday! Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018

“There comes a time when we must heed a certain call. It’s time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all.”

Cabaret News

Just two days away…. Expect the UNEXPECTED. If you are interested in participating in the 2019 MVMS Cabaret, the first thing you need to do is attend the BIG REVEAL MEETING on Thursday, November 1st at LUNCH in the GYM.  SEE YOU THERE!

Attention middle schoolers!  The Halloween Costume Contest will be held tomorrow at lunch! Get in the ‘spirit’ of things and dress up! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Boooo!

Fall Fundraiser News: Big News!!! The deadline for SALES has been extended to Wednesday, October 31^st! There are more tickets available in the office. Top sellers so far have sold: 140, 130 and 118 tickets each. Top selling Panther Time classes are Bedecarre, Tran and Thebaut! You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office at any time on or before 4pm on Thursday, November 1^st and they will count towards the top seller contest. ALL TICKETS STUBS AND MONEY ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2^nd. The Grand Prix final race will be Friday, November 2^nd at lunch and all heat winners can participate. A list of heat winners will be posted on Thursday. Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Monday, October 29th, 2018

“There comes a time when we must heed a certain call. It’s time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all.”

Cabaret News

The countdown is ON.  The guessing is almost over.  Expect the UNEXPECTED.  If you are interested in participating in the 2019 MVMS Cabaret, the first thing you need to do is attend the BIG REVEAL MEETING on Thursday, November 1st at LUNCH in the GYM.  SEE YOU THERE!

Our Lost and Found has a very large collection of sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, PE uniforms, and lunch containers waiting to be reunited with their owners. Stop by and check before they are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Cartoon News Club will meet TODAY in room 5 at lunch. Join us!

Fall Fundraiser News: Big News!!! The deadline for SALES has been extended to Wednesday, October 31^st! You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office at any time on or before 4pm on Thursday, November 1^st and they will count towards the top seller contest. You can turn in money and ticket stubs through Friday, November 2^nd, but those will not count towards the top seller tally. The Grand Prix final will be Friday, November 2^nd. Listen for details about the raffle drawings. Totals as of Friday, October 26^th: top seller 130 tickets, 2^nd 110 tickets, 3^rd 85 tickets. Top selling Panther Time classes: Bedecarre, Thebaut and Ferreira. Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Friday, October 26th, 2018

“None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.”

Our Lost and Found has a very large collection of sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, PE uniforms, and lunch containers waiting to be reunited with their owners. Stop by and check before they are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

The Journalism Club will meet TODAY in room 32 at lunch. See you there!

Join us in the library TODAY at lunch to Skype with reporter Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson who reports on Syrian refugees in Berlin for NPR. Because of this event, the library will only be open for silent reading and homework, but closed for games TODAY.

Lollipop lollipop oh lolli lolli lollipop! That’s right it’s FRIDAY and you can find lollipops outside the Library TODAY at lunch! Pop sales begin promptly at 12:15 and each delicious lollipop is $1. Come get your Halloween sweet tooth started a few days early!

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Love dolphins? Come join the Dolphin Club on TODAY at lunch in room 11!

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch today during the races or from the front office. Keep selling through Monday, October 29^th! Remember your animal and make sure it’s powered up with two fresh AA batteries! Also remember that while decorations on your racer are fine, there can be no other alterations of your racer or you will be disqualified. The final regular races are TODAY and the Grand Prix final will be next Friday, November 2^nd. Go Panthers!

Current leaders: Top seller 100 tickets, second 86 tickets, third 80 tickets.

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

“I am eager to learn from others whether it is a person doing their homework or someone at the highest level of government…a farm worker or a president…and you should respect both equally.”

Our Lost and Found has a very large collection of sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, PE uniforms, and lunch containers! Please make sure to check for lost items as we will be donating unclaimed items to local charitable organizations before the Thanksgiving break!

Have you wondered what became of Mahmood and his family once they settled in Berlin? Do you want to know what it's like to be an international reporter? Join us in the library Friday at lunch to Skype with reporter Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson who reports on Syrian refugees in Berlin for NPR. Because of this event, the library will only be open for silent reading and homework, but closed for games on Friday.

A huge Thank You! to the approximately 200 students who helped to assemble over 275 hygiene kits and made over 80 sandwiches in our Help the Homeless event. These will be distributed by Marin Mobile Care to homeless in our community.

Seeking lollipop lovers- the lollipop sales are back! Purchase a sweet treat outside the Library at lunch on Friday. Pop sales begin promptly at 12:15 and each delicious lollipop is $1. Come get your Halloween sweet tooth started a few days early!

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Love dolphins? Come join the Dolphin Club on Friday at lunch in room 11!

Yearbook Club is cancelled TODAY.

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch Thursday or Friday during the races or from the front office. Keep selling through Monday, October 29^th! Tomorrow and Friday get ready to race! Remember your animal and make sure it’s powered up with fresh batteries! Go Panthers!
Current leaders: Top seller 100 tickets, second 71 tickets, third 57 tickets. Top Panther Time classes: Bedecarre, Thebaut, Doyle

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

“One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”

Attention all Students! TODAY help us assemble hygiene kits made of toiletries and other supplies for Marin Mobile Care as part of our Help the Homeless event. It’s in the Conference room at LUNCH!

Our Lost and Found has a very large collection of sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, PE uniforms, and lunch containers! Please make sure to check for lost items as we will be donating unclaimed items to local charitable organizations before the Thanksgiving break!

Have you wondered what became of Mahmood and his family once they settled in Berlin? Do you want to know what it's like to be an international reporter? Join us in the library Friday at lunch to Skype with reporter Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson who reports on Syrian refugees in Berlin for NPR. Because of this event, the library will only be open for silent reading and homework, but closed for games on Friday.

The Book Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 4. Come and help us decide which book to read next!

The Calligraphy Club meets TODAY at 7:35am in room 36.

The Spelling Bee Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 32. See you there!

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money in the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch Thursday or Friday during the races or from the front office. Keep selling through Monday, October 29^th! Tomorrow and Friday get ready to race! Remember your animal and make sure it’s powered up with fresh batteries! Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

“There can be no greater good than the quest for peace and no finer purpose than the preservation of freedom.”

Remember the Help the Homeless event TOMORROW at lunch in the conference room. Help us assemble hygiene kits made of toiletries and other supplies for Marin Mobile Care!

Have you wondered what became of Mahmood and his family once they settled in Berlin? Do you want to know what it's like to be an international reporter? Join us in the library Friday at lunch to Skype with reporter Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson who reports on Syrian refugees in Berlin for NPR.

GSA meets TODAY in the multimedia room at lunch!

The Calligraphy Club meets tomorrow morning (Wednesday) at 7:35am in room 36.

What world issues matter to you?  What problems do you want to solve?  Join the One World Club to research ways you can make a difference in our world.  Create an action plan and see where it leads.  Grab your lunch and come to an information session TODAY in the multimedia room to find out more about the One World Club. We live in One World…Check it out at lunch TODAY!

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money TODAY during lunch or any time at the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch or from the front office. There will be Races on Thursday and Friday this week. Here’s the scoop on the top sellers: First place sold 57 tickets, second place sold 54 and third place sold 48 tickets so far. Leading Panther Time classes: 1^st Bedecarre, 2^nd Thebaut and 3^rd Doyle. Go Panthers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

“Three helping each other will do as much as six men singly.”

Remember the Help the Homeless event this Wednesday at lunch in the conference room. Help us assemble hygiene kits made of toiletries and other supplies for Marin Mobile Care!

The Comic News Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 5. Come join us!

We live in a diverse multicultural world where people of different races, religious backgrounds, cultural heritages, gender identity and sexual orientation must all live and work together in harmony to solve problems and build community.  How can we learn to appreciate difference and find common ground?  How can we recognize the contributions of all people? Let’s make room for everyone.  We all live in One World...Join the club…

Attention middle schoolers!  We will be holding a costume contest in front of the gym, at lunch, on Halloween! The categories are scary, funny, best look alike, elegant, group, original and teachers too! Remember costumes must be within the parameters of our dress code. Hope to see you out there!

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money TODAY during lunch or any time at the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch or from the front office. There will be Races on Thursday and Friday this week. Go Panther sellers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Friday, October 19th, 2018

“In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.”

Hey students, we are holding our first community service event of the year! On Wednesday, October 24^th at lunchtime in the conference room, come help assemble hygiene kits made up of toiletries and other supplies during our HELP THE HOMELESS event! Also look at the Community First page on the MVMS website for more ideas on helping in your community.

Spelling Bee Club has a make-up meeting TODAY at lunch in room 32.

Do you know what you want to be when you graduate from college?  Most of the jobs that all of you will have one day haven’t even been invented yet.  Think about it.  What jobs are awaiting you in the future?  Want to be an Alternative Energy Consultant or a Space Pilot?  Lots of robots will be entering the workforce too.  Who is going to help humans and Artificial Intelligence get along?  Maybe it will be you in your job as a Human Machine Team Manager.  With all of the information available on our devices, how will we know what is true and what isn’t.  Maybe you will be a Data Detective or an Ethical Officer.   Who knows what you will do?  What issues you will solve.  We live in One World…Join the Club…

Did you like reading about Isabel, Mahmood and Joseph? Come to the library at lunch TODAY where Mr. Maldonado will share his own story. He was a refugee who had to escape Guatemala when he was just five years old. The library will be open for students attending Mr. Maldonado's talk or for quiet reading and homework, but closed for games.

Attention all 7th graders: If you are interested in playing in the lunch football league, please sign up in Room 85 during recess or lunch. Any questions please see Mr.O’Dea.

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money TODAY during lunch or any time at the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at lunch or from the front office. Races continue TODAY, so remember to bring your Chihuahua, kitty or pig out to lunch with you ready to race. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your racer! As of TODAY, the top seller sold 57 tickets, two students are tied for second place selling 30 tickets each and the third place seller had 24. Top selling Panther Time classes are: Bedecarre, Watenpaugh and Thebaut! Go Panther sellers!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Hey students, we are holding our first community service event of the year! On Wednesday, October 24^th at lunchtime in the conference room, come help assemble hygiene kits made up of toiletries and other supplies during our HELP THE HOMELESS event! Also look at the Community First page on the MVMS website for more ideas on helping in your community.

We are living in a time of mass migration.  More than 258 million people have left their home countries in search of a better life elsewhere.  Where will all these migrating people go?  How will they contribute to changing communities?  What opportunities can we create to make the world a welcoming place?   What will you do?  We live in One World…Join the club…

Did you like reading about Isabel, Mahmood and Joseph? Come to the library at lunch on Friday where Mr. Maldonado will share his own story. He was a refugee who had to escape Guatemala when he was just five years old. The library will be open for students attending Mr. Maldonado's talk or for quiet reading and homework Friday, but closed for games.

Journalism Club meets TODAY at lunch in room 32. Join us!

Attention all 7th graders: If you are interested in playing in the lunch football league, please sign up in Room 85 during recess or lunch. Any questions please see Mr.O’Dea.

Students! If you have forgotten something at home such as your lunch, homework, iPad or musical instrument and you think someone may bring it to school for you, it is YOUR responsibility to check during passing, or at lunch or recess at the desk in the front office and see if it has arrived. We do NOT deliver items or send notes to students.

Fall Fundraiser News: You can turn in your ticket stubs and money TODAY and tomorrow during lunch or any time at the office. If you need more tickets to sell, you can get them at the tents at recess or from the front office. Races start TODAY, so remember to bring your Chihuahua, kitty or pig out to lunch with you ready to race. Make sure you have fresh batteries in your racer! We will have new tallies for the top three sellers and top classes tomorrow!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”

Please note that we will be having our Emergency Preparedness Drill TODAY and will have a special bell schedule.

Hey students, we are holding our first community service event of the year! On Wednesday, October 24^th at lunchtime in the conference room, come help assemble hygiene kits made up of toiletries and other supplies during our HELP THE HOMELESS event! Also look at the Community First page on the MVMS website for more ideas on helping in your community.

What do Delhi, India; Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Jakarta, Indonesia; and New York City, USA all have in common?  They are in the top 10 of the world’s megacities with populations over 20 million each.  More than half of the world’s 7 billion people live in cities.  What does that mean for the future of communities?  How will we continue to thrive as the population grows?  What will you do to solve our world issues?  We live in One World…Join the club…

Did you like reading about Isabel, Mahmood and Joseph? Come to the library at lunch on Friday where Mr. Maldonado will share his own story. He was a refugee who had to escape Guatemala when he was just five years old. The library will be open for students attending Mr. Maldonado's talk or for quiet reading and homework Friday, but closed for games.

Calligraphy reminder! Class will meet in room 36 at 7:30am on Wednesday!

Attention all 7th graders: If you are interested in playing in the lunch football league, please sign up in Room 85 during recess or lunch. Any questions please see Mr.O’Dea.

Fall Fundraiser News: So far, the top seller has sold 36 tickets, the second place seller has sold 30 tickets and the third place seller has sold 24 tickets. Keep up those sales and you may win one of the great prizes! And the three top selling classes are Doyle, Bedecarre and Shashoua! You can turn in your ticket stubs and money on Thursday and Friday this week during lunch or any time at the office. Races will be held at lunch on Thursday and Friday, so remember to bring your Chihuahua, kitty or pig to school with fresh batteries! We’re off to the races!!!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

“There is not shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation.”

Hey students, we are holding our first community service event of the year! On Wednesday, October 24^th at lunchtime in the conference room, come help make hygiene kits made up of toiletries and other supplies during our HELP THE HOMELESS event! You and your parents can donate if you haven’t already… there is a Signup Genius in the Panther Press.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet.  The warming planet is responsible for weather changes that have increased the frequency and intensity of storms, caused persistent droughts in some regions, and resulted in rising sea levels that will force millions of people to move.  We have to take steps now to face the challenges of a warmer planet.  What can you do?  What will you do?  We live in One World…Join the club…

Did you like reading about Isabel, Mahmood and Joseph? Come to the library at lunch on Friday where Mr. Maldonado will share his own story. He was a refugee who had to escape Guatemala when he was just five years old. The library will be open for students attending Mr. Maldonado's talk or for quiet reading and homework Friday, but closed for games.

Calligraphy reminder! Class will meet in room 36 at 7:30am on Wednesday!

Attention all 7th graders: If you are interested in playing in the lunch football league, please sign-up in Room 85 during Recess and Lunch. Any questions please see Mr.O’Dea.

Fall Fundraiser News: Students, you can turn in your raffle tickets stubs and money TODAY at lunch at the tables outside during lunch and pick up your pig, kitty or Chihuahua. Then remember to bring your animal with fresh batteries in it for the RACES at lunch on Thursday and Friday! So far, the top seller sold 36 tickets, the second place seller sold 30 and the third place sold 20. Keep up those sales and the top dog/pig/kitty may be you! Top selling classes will be announced soon!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Monday, October 15th, 2018

“We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.”

MVMS students, have you heard of the Community First program?  Doing service for others feels good and is meaningful. Our activities range from feeding the homeless, beautifying the environment, helping younger students, and volunteering at organizations that assist the elderly and special needs. Check out the Community First page under Student Activities on the MVMS website for ideas. You can do good, make a difference and get credit for it!

Speaking of community service, we are holding our first event of the year! On Wednesday, October 24^th at lunchtime in the conference room, come help make hygiene kits made up of toiletries and other supplies during our HELP THE HOMELESS event! You and your parents can donate if you haven’t already… there is a Signup Genius in the Panther Press.

Have you noticed the long green banner of icons hanging on the wall above the central hallway of the school?  Take a closer look.  They are images of changes we need to make and actions we need to take now to combat climate change.  The images were all drawn by 6^th grade students after visiting a Climate Change Exhibit in San Francisco last month.  Ask a 6^th grader what you can do to fight climate change, and thank Ms. Tran and art students for hanging the work in the school.

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Friday, October 12th, 2018

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.”

Attention 8^thGraders: TODAY the following Panther Time classes will attend the Ropes Course: Marti, Downing, Sterling/Albertini, Ahern. You should wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable pants, sweatshirts and dress in layers for changing weather. You also need to bring your own lunch, a water bottle and a positive attitude!

Attention read-aloud fans: Ms. Palmer will continue to read Refugee aloud during morning recess in the library all week. Feel free to join us!

Calligraphy Club meets this morning at 7:30am in room 36!

The Dolphin Club will hold its first meeting at lunch TODAY in Mr. Schulman’s room 11. If you love dolphins, want to learn more about them, and maybe even have a dolphin-shaped treat, join us at lunch TODAY!

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination." — Mae Jemison, NASA astronaut, engineer, college professor

Refugee author Alan Gratz will be at Mill Valley Middle School tomorrow! Come to the library to get a pre-order form if you would like to buy a copy of his new book, Grenade, signed by Alan Gratz; the deadline for pre-orders has been extended! Book Passage will donate a portion of the sales to the MVMS library.

Attention 8^thGraders: TODAY the following Panther Time classes will attend the Ropes Course: Flatland, Eagle, Hudson and Zeisler. You should wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable pants, sweatshirts and dress in layers for changing weather. You also need to bring your own lunch, a water bottle and a positive attitude!

Attention read-aloud fans: Ms. Palmer will continue to read Refugee aloud during morning recess in the library all week. Feel free to join us!

PHOTO INFORMATION For 8^th Graders who are going on the Ropes Course on Thursday ONLY:

- If you booked a retake already (and paid your fee) or want a retake (bring a $10 check payable to Mugsy Clicks) or

- You have not had your photo taken at all yet

GO TO THE AREA OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY BETWEEN 8-8:30AM ON THURSDAY TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN.

No other students will have their photos taken at this time. They will be called down during the day.

TODAY is Photo Makeup Day. If you have not had your picture taken yet at all or you have booked a re-take on the Mugsy Clicks website, listen for the announcements and your name will be called during the day. If you want a retake and have NOT booked it through the Mugsy Clicks website, you must have a $10 check payable to Mugsy Clicks WITH YOU. Listen for an announcement for when you should come down to have your photo retake. Staff members who did not have their photos taken yet may do so at their convenience.

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

“Since wars begin in the minds of people, it is in the minds of people that…peace must be constructed.”

Refugee author Alan Gratz will be at Mill Valley Middle School on Friday to talk about his new book, Grenade. Come to the library to get a pre-order form if you would like to buy a copy signed by Alan Gratz; the deadline for pre-orders has been extended! Book Passage will donate a portion of the sales to the MVMS library.

Attention 8^thGraders: The Ropes Course Field Trips continue TODAY. 8^th Graders will attend with their Panther Time teachers. Check the notices in the 8^thGrade pod if you have questions about what day you are going. TODAY the following Panther Time classes will attend: Lloyd, Pearson, Manwaring, Lisker. You should wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, comfortable pants, sweatshirts and dress in layers for changing weather. You also need to bring your own lunch, a water bottle and a positive attitude!

Attention read-aloud fans: Ms. Palmer will continue to read Refugee aloud during morning recess in the library all week. Feel free to join us!

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PHOTO RETAKES, PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY:

TOMORROW, October 11^th is Photo Makeup Day. All 8^th Graders who are on the Ropes Course Field Trip on Thursday (Panther Time with Flatland, Eagle, Zeisler or Rachel Hudson) and who have not had their picture taken yet or who have paid the re-take fee and want to have their photo retaken should COME TO THE PHOTO AREA OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY BETWEEN 8:00 AND 8:30AM TO HAVE THIS DONE BEFORE THEY LEAVE. All other 8^th graders and students who are having their pictures taken for the first time or retaken will be called down during the day on Thursday. If you want a retake you must either have booked one through the Mugsy Clicks website OR you must bring a $10 check payable to Mugsy Clicks to school on Thursday. Staff members who did not have their photos taken yet may do so at their convenience on Thursday.

All Students please power down your cell phones or other personal electronics NOW and put them in your backpack until the end of the school day.