Friday, November 30th, 2018

“Once a photograph of the Earth taken from the outside is available, a new idea as powerful as any in history will be let loose.”

Cabaret News: Thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Ensemble Cast and Talent Acts for the Cabaret. CALLBACK LISTS will be posted on the CABARET BOARD and on the CABARET WEBSITE after school on Friday, 11/30. If you do not see your name on this list, it does NOT necessarily mean that you have not been selected for the cast; it may just mean that we have enough information from your first audition. Callbacks will be held immediately after school on Monday, December 3rd in the Chorus Room. You are required to remain for the entire callback audition.

FINAL CAST AND CREW LISTS will be posted on the CABARET BOARD and on the CABARET WEBSITE after school on Friday, 12/7.

Remember 'A Night in Paris' the Parent-Daughter Dance will held TONIGHT. Boutonnieres and tiaras will be sold for $3 and $5 respectively, cash only. Semi-formal attire. 

Attention to 8th grade art students: You need to turn in your permission slip to Ms. Leonard by Friday morning to attend the art field trip. The trip is on, rain or shine! Students who are in an A class will not be attending PE and are to come directly to Ms. Leonard's room instead.

Hi Students! Do you like snow and live music?  Are you looking for community service hours?  Grab a friend and come volunteer at the Kiddo! booth at the Mill Valley Winterfest this Sunday, December 2^nd. Contact the Kiddo! office if you’re interested.

Everyone 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, November 29th, 2018

“Each individual person has been created to love and be loved- Hindu, Muslim, Jew, Christian- doesn’t matter race- doesn’t matter religion…..”

Cabaret News:

ALL STUDENTS WILL AUDITION TODAY, THURSDAY, 11/29.  Please bring your audition form with attached photo TO THE AUDITION.  You will check in outside of the Chorus Room, receive a name tag, and proceed to the Chorus Room.  If you CANNOT attend the audition on Thursday, please email allenmari@hotmail.com (NOT FROM AN MVMS EMAIL ADDRESS!) to arrange for an alternative audition date.

CALLBACK LISTS will be posted on the CABARET BOARD and on the CABARET WEBSITE after school on Friday, 11/30.

CALLBACKS will be held on MONDAY, 12/3 after school in the Chorus Room.

FINAL CAST AND CREW LISTS will be posted on the CABARET BOARD and on the CABARET WEBSITE after school on Friday, 12/7.

Attention 8th grade art students: Please have all permission slips to Ms. Leonard by lunch today if you are going this afternoon, and Friday Morning if you are going to Tam on Friday.  Remember we go rain or shine, so be prepared.

Holiday Wishes news: TODAY bring your lunch to the multimedia room, and learn about the work of vital local community service organizations and ask questions!

Bonsoir! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held this Friday, November 30^th. Get your tickets for this fun evening before they sell out!

Hi Students! Do you like snow and live music?  Are you looking for community service hours?  Grab a friend and come volunteer at the Kiddo! booth at the Mill Valley Winterfest this Sunday, December 2^nd. Contact the Kiddo! office if you’re interested. Parents, there are also opportunities for you to help out- contact the Kiddo! office for details!

6th Grade Lunchtime Football League signups have been extended. If you are interested, please see Mr. O'Dea in room 85 at lunch or recess. 

6th Grade Boys Basketball: The roster has been posted on the Athletics bulletin board in the main hallway and there is a mandatory meeting at lunch on Friday in room 85. See you there!

Everyone 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, November 27th, 2018

“A catastrophe…brings great sorrow, but it can also bring out the very best in people as they work together.”

Cabaret News: Thanks to all of those who signed up for auditions to be in the Ensemble Cast or a Talent Act and to those who handed in their applications to be a part of the Stage Crew. The first day of auditions for the Ensemble Cast is TODAY after school in the Chorus Room.  Please remember to BRING YOUR SIGNED APPLICATION FORM as you will be required to turn it in before the audition. You do not need to have anything prepared -- just bring water and lots of enthusiasm!!  You are required to stay for the ENTIRE AUDITION. If you have questions about Cabaret, go to the Cabaret site under Student Activities on the MVMS website.  It is also VERY important for you to read and listen to the Daily Bulletin to get the latest information as well.

Holiday Wishes news: This Thursday bring your lunch to the multimedia room, and learn about the work of vital local organizations like Homeward Bound, the largest agency in Marin helping the homeless, or the Marin Foster Care Parents Association, dedicated to making the lives of foster families in Marin better. Some foster kids are students just like you; some of them have been separated from their families due to abuse or neglect, but they are still able to learn and thrive in a family able to offer them safety and stability. Come on Thursday and hear about these and other organizations and ask questions to find out more!

Bonsoir! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held this Friday, November 30^th. Get your tickets for this fun evening before they sell out!

Hi Students! Do you like snow and live music?  Are you looking for community service hours?  Grab a friend and come volunteer at the Kiddo! booth at the Mill Valley Winterfest this Sunday, December 2^nd. Contact the Kiddo! office if you’re interested. Parents, there are also opportunities for you to help out- contact the Kiddo! office for details!

MVMS Basketball tryouts are being held this week. The full updated tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Everyone 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, November 16th, 2018

“If something that was going to chop off your head only knocked off your cap, you should be grateful.”

Hey Students listen up: If you have a special talent  — like parkour or hip hop or breakdancing or skateboarding or juggling or are in a band or tell jokes or yodeling or ... — SIGN up by the end of the school day to audition for the Talent Acts within Cabaret.  This year, within the show, we are featuring the wide variety of talents all of you have!! Signups are on the Cabaret board next to Ms. Lamar’s office.  TODAY is the LAST DAY TO SIGN UP, so get on it! Crew applications need to be turned in to the office TODAY as well. We're all in this together!

Bonjour! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, November 30^th. Look for your invite and details in your email from the PTSA and get your tickets for this fun evening!

Remember that great sweatshirt you got for your birthday, or that super duper water bottle you had just last week, but don’t have now? If you haven’t checked the Lost and Found yet, DO IT NOW! It is overflowing with clothing, lunchboxes, and water bottles and they’re all going to be donated over the break next week.  You are strongly encouraged to come and check for items you may not even realize have been misplaced.

MVMS Basketball tryouts are being held this week and the week after Thanksgiving break. TODAY 6^TH grade girls tryout from 3-5pm and 7^th grade girls tryout from 5-6:30pm. The full updated tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Lunchtime Football for 6^th graders is coming up! If you’re interested, sign up in room 85 with Mr. O’Dea. Signups end TODAY.

Everyone 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, November 15th, 2018

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”

CABARET NEWS -- Tomorrow is the LAST DAY TO SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF CABARET!! Crew applications need to be turned in to the office by tomorrow Friday, Nov. 16. SIGN UPS for auditions for the Ensemble Cast and Talent Acts are on the Cabaret board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway and will close tomorrow, November 16. We're all in this together!

Bonjour! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, November 30^th. Look for your invite and details in your email from the PTSA and get your tickets for this fun evening!

There will be no Yearbook Club today. See you after the Thanksgiving break!

Attention Parents and Students the countdown is on! The Lost and Found is overflowing with clothing, lunchboxes, and water bottles. You are strongly encouraged to come and check for items you may not even realize have been misplaced. Check it out today before all items are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

MVMS Basketball tryouts are being held this week and the week after Thanksgiving break. TODAY the 8 grade boys will tryout at 3pm and 8^th grade girls will tryout at 4pm. The full updated tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Journalism Club will meet at lunch TODAY in room 32.

Lunchtime Football for 6^th graders is coming up! If you’re interested, sign up in room 85 with Mr. O’Dea. Signups will end tomorrow.

Everyone 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, November 13th, 2018

“You can’t win all the time. As long as you are doing the best you can, that’s important.”

CABARET NEWS --  SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF CABARET!! You can audition to be in the Ensemble Cast, to be a part of a Talent Act, or apply to be part of the Backstage Crew. If you are interested in participating in MSM, information about Cabaret can be found on the MVMS website under Student Activities. Please download and print out all applications. Crew applications can be submitted to the Main Office, and are due Friday, Nov. 16. Bring Cast applications with a photo attached to your audition on EITHER Tuesday, Nov. 27 OR Thursday, Nov. 29 for Ensemble Cast and Wednesday, Nov. 28 for Talent Acts. SIGN UPS for auditions are on the Cabaret Board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway. We're all in this together!

Bonjour! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, November 30^th. Look for your invite and details in your email from the PTSA and get your tickets for this fun evening!

Attention Parents and Students: The Lost and Found is overflowing with clothing, lunchboxes, and water bottles. You are strongly encouraged to come and check for items you may not even realize have been misplaced. Check it out today before all items are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

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

MVMS Basketball tryouts are being held this week. The full tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Lunchtime Football for 6^th graders is coming up! If you’re interested, sign up in room 85 with Mr. O’Dea. Signups will end on Friday, November 16^th.

Everyone 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, November 12th, 2018

“Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.”

CABARET NEWS --  SIGN UP TO BE A PART OF CABARET!!  You can audition to be in the Ensemble Cast, to be a part of a Talent Act, or apply to be part of the Backstage Crew.  If you are interested in participating in MSM, information about Cabaret can be found on the MVMS website under Student Activities.  Please download and print out all applications.    Crew applications can be submitted to the Main Office, and are due Friday, Nov. 16.  Bring Cast applications with a photo attached to your audition on EITHER Tuesday, Nov. 27 OR Thursday, Nov. 29 for Ensemble Cast and Wednesday, Nov. 28 for Talent Acts.  SIGN UPS for auditions are on the Cabaret Board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway.  We're all in this together!

Bonjour! “A Night in Paris”, the Parent-Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, November 30^th. Look for your invite and details in your email from the PTSA!

Last Call for Cross Country uniforms! Turn your in by the end of the day TODAY to Ms. Palmer PE classroom 83. Your deposit checks will be cashed after that!

Remember that water bottle, jacket or lunchbox you haven’t seen in a while? Maybe it’s in the Lost and Found! Check it out today before all items are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

Comic News Club meets TODAY in room 5. See you there!

MVMS Basketball tryouts are being held this week. The full tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Lunchtime Football for 6^th graders is coming up! If you’re interested, sign up in room 85 with Mr. O’Dea. Signups will end on Friday, November 16^th.

Everyone 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, November 9th, 2018

“Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.”

Cabaret News: If you’re interested in participating in this year’s production of Middle School Musical, check out the website under Student Activities for the forms and sign up on the board next to Ms. Lamar’s office. All the information is there! Remember that Crew applications are due by next Friday, November 16^th in the Main Office. We're all in this together!

Do you like to cook?  You could make a meal with your family and friends, and bring it to homeless families and kids in San Rafael, serving them a delicious homemade meal, through the Homeward Bound program. That’s just one of the many volunteer opportunities in our community that you can check out. Get details on the Community First page on our website for lots of others. Get volunteer credit, and get involved in your community. It feels good to give to others all year, and especially at this time of year. Check out the photos of our last event on the Community First bulletin board.

Last Call for Cross Country uniforms! Turn your in by Tuesday 11/13 to Ms. Palmer PE classroom 83. Your deposit checks will be deposited after that!

Remember that water bottle, jacket or lunchbox you haven’t seen in a while? Maybe it’s in the Lost and Found! Check it out today before all items are donated over the Thanksgiving break.

MVMS Basketball tryouts begin today! Boys 8^th grade at 3pm, Girls 7^th grade at 4pm and Boys 7^th grade at 5pm. The full tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

Lunchtime Football for 6^th graders is coming up! If you’re interested, sign up in room 85 with Mr. O’Dea beginning TODAY. Signups will end on Friday, November 16^th.

Attention students, the new Hamilton Club will be having an informational meeting TODAY at lunch in room 10. Don’t throw away your shot, and miss the chance to learn about the club!

Everyone 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, November 8th, 2018

“Good people are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure.”

Cabaret News: If you’re interested in participating in this year’s production of Middle School Musical, check out the website and the board next to Ms. Lamar’s office. All the information is there! We're all in this together!

Interested in Community Service? Google ‘Community First at MVMS’! It will lead you to our website and many fun, interesting and important ways to give back in your community. You’ll find even more options on our ‘Ongoing Opportunities’ page. And if you submit a form for Community First hours (also on the website!) you can earn volunteer credit for the good work you are doing. Community First also lists opportunities for volunteer service from time to time on the school bulletin board by the front office. Check out what you can do in and for your community TODAY!

Get your Diabolos while they’re still available! Sales are wrapping up! Bring $25 cash or check payable to Jester Games to Ms. O’Meara in the PE portables and get one for yourself!

MVMS Basketball is coming up! Anyone interested in MVMS Basketball, there is an informational meeting TODAY at lunch in the gym. Tryouts will be held November 9^th to November 16^th. The full tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

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

Everyone 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, November 7th, 2018

“In you, which is stronger- success thoughts or failure thoughts?”

Cabaret News: For those who missed the BIG REVEAL last week, Cabaret 2019 is going to be HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL!!  You can audition to be in the Ensemble Cast, to be a part of a Talent Act, or apply to be part of the Backstage Crew.  If you are interested in participating in MSM, information about Cabaret can be found on the MVMS website under Student Activities.  Please download and print out all applications.  Crew applications can be submitted to the Main Office, and are due Friday, Nov. 16.  Bring Cast applications with a photo attached to your audition on EITHER Tuesday, Nov. 27 OR Thursday, Nov. 29 for Ensemble Cast and Wednesday, Nov. 28 for Talent Acts.  SIGN UPS for auditions are on the Cabaret Board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway.  We're all in this together!

Interested in Community Service? Google ‘Community First at MVMS’! It will lead you to our website and many fun, interesting and important ways to give back in your community. You’ll find even more find options on our ‘Ongoing Opportunities’ page. And if you submit a form for Community First hours (also on the website!) you can earn volunteer credit for the good work you are doing. Community First also lists opportunities for volunteer service from time to time on the school bulletin board by the front office. Check out what you can do in and for your community TODAY!

Listen up MVMS students! There are Box Tops for Education on many of the products we use. Look for them on your household and food purchases! You probably see them all the time and think nothing of them. Well, they are worth 10 cents or more. Our school has earned over $400 dollars with box tops. We want to raise more! If you see a box top, please cut it out and bring them Ms.Thebaut in Room 92!!!!

Get your Diabolos while they’re still available! Sales will end Thursday of this week. Bring $25 cash or check payable to Jester Games to Ms. O’Meara in the PE portables and get one for yourself!

MVMS Basketball is coming up! Anyone interested in MVMS Basketball, there is an informational meeting TODAY at lunch in the gym. Tryouts will be held November 9^th to November 16^th. The full tryout schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics and is posted on the sports bulletin board across from the library.

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

The Book Club is meeting TODAY at lunch in room 4. Come to talk about the book Wolf Hollow and help pick our next read!

Everyone 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, November 6th, 2018

“You are the best…our hope for the future; remember that!”

Cabaret News: For those who missed the BIG REVEAL last week, Cabaret 2019 is going to be HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL!!  You can audition to be in the Ensemble Cast, to be a part of a Talent Act, or apply to be part of the Backstage Crew.  If you are interested in participating in MSM, information about Cabaret can be found on the MVMS website under Student Activities.  Please download and print out all applications.  Crew applications can be submitted to the Main Office, and are due Friday, Nov. 16.  Bring Cast applications with a photo attached to your audition on EITHER Tuesday, Nov. 27 OR Thursday, Nov. 29 for Ensemble Cast and Wednesday, Nov. 28 for Talent Acts.  SIGN UPS for auditions are on the Cabaret Board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway.  We're all in this together!

Fall Fundraiser News: We needed a little extra time to get those tallies all finished, so the raffle drawing and announcement of top sellers will be made TODAY! Go Panthers!

Students! Please remember to lock your bikes every day and make sure if you are not riding your bike home at the end of the school day, it is removed from campus so that it is not a target for theft.

Listen up MVMS students! There are Box Tops for Education on many of the products we use. Look for them on your household and food purchases! You probably see them all the time and think nothing of them. Well, they are worth 10 cents or more. Our school has earned over $400 dollars with box tops. We want to raise more! If you see a box top, please cut it out and bring them Ms.Thebaut in Room 92!!!!.

All students are reminded to CLEAN UP THEIR LUNCHES before leaving their lunch tables or going to the field.

MVMS Basketball is coming up! Tryouts will begin on Friday, November 9^th and will continue through Friday, November 16^th. You must attend all sessions for your grade group. The full schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics.

Everyone 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, November 5th, 2018

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

Cabaret News: For those who missed the BIG REVEAL last week, Cabaret 2019 is going to be HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL!!  You can audition to be in the Ensemble Cast, to be a part of a Talent Act, or apply to be part of the Backstage Crew.  If you are interested in participating in MSM, information about Cabaret can be found on the MVMS website under Student Activities.  Please download and print out all applications.  Crew applications can be submitted to the Main Office, and are due Friday, Nov. 16.  Bring Cast applications with a photo attached to your audition on EITHER Tuesday, Nov. 27 OR Thursday, Nov. 29 for Ensemble Cast and Wednesday, Nov. 28 for Talent Acts.  SIGN UPS for auditions are on the Cabaret Board next to Ms. Lamar's office in the Main Hallway.  We're all in this together!

Fall Fundraiser News: If you have any UNSOLD TICKETS, TICKET STUBS AND MONEY YOU’VE COLLECTED, bring it to the office NOW. The raffle drawing and announcement of top sellers will be made TODAY! Go Panthers!

Students! Please remember to lock your bikes every day and make sure if you are not riding your bike home at the end of the school day, it is removed from campus so that it is not a target for theft.

Listen up MVMS students! There are Box Tops for Education on many of the products we use. Look for them on your household and food purchases! You probably see them all the time and think nothing of them. Well, they are worth 10 cents or more. Our school has earned over $400 dollars with box tops. We want to raise more! If you see a box top, please cut it out and bring them Ms.Thebaut in Room 92!!!!.

All students are reminded to CLEAN UP THEIR LUNCHES before leaving their lunch tables or going to the field.

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

MVMS Basketball is coming up! Tryouts will begin on Friday, November 9^th with 8^th Grade Boys @3pm, 7^th Grade Girls @4pm, and 7^th Grade Boys @5pm. Tryouts will continue through Friday, November 16^th and you must attend all sessions for your grade group. The full schedule is on the MVMS website under Student Activities>Student Athletics.

Everyone 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, November 2nd, 2018

“He who knows not when he has enough, is poor.”

Cabaret News

WOO HOO!!  Now you know....  Sign up sheets for auditions and crew applications will be available starting TODAY 11/2 through FRIDAY, 11/16 on the Cabaret Board in the Main Hall across from the Library.  If you plan to audition, sign up for ONE slot.  Full information about Cabaret will be available on the Cabaret website under Student Activities on the MVMS website.

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

Fall Fundraiser News: Ticket sales are now over for this year’s fundraiser. YOU MUST TURN IN ALLTICKET STUBS AND MONEY YOU’VE COLLECTED BY TODAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2^nd. The Grand Prix final race is TODAY at lunch and all heat winners can participate. The raffle drawing and announcement of top sellers will be made Monday! Go Panthers!

All students are reminded to CLEAN UP THEIR LUNCHES before leaving their lunch tables or going to the field.

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.