Friday, December 21st, 2018

Hey Students! Do you like frozen yogurt and sweet treats? We have GREAT news: if 75% of our families donate to Kiddo! every single student will receive a coupon for a treat from Woody’s Yogurt Place, Swirl or Sweet-E Candy Shop! Right now we are at 60% and if just 3 more families per classroom make their donation, we will reach out goal. Please remind your families to donate to Kiddo! today.

Have you finished reading Refugee? If you are willing to donate your copy for others to read and enjoy, drop it off in the library.

Calligraphy is cancelled this week. See you in 2019!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Thursday, December 20th, 2018

Hey Students! Do you like frozen yogurt and sweet treats? We have GREAT news: if 75% of our families donate to Kiddo! every single student will receive a coupon for a treat from Woody’s Yogurt Place, Swirl or Sweet-E Candy Shop! Right now we are at 60% and if just 3 more families per classroom make their donation, we will reach out goal. Please remind your families to donate to Kiddo! today.

Have you finished reading Refugee? If you are willing to donate your copy for others to read and enjoy, drop it off in the library.

Got a holiday hankering for a treat? Lollipops will be sold TODAY at 12:15 outside the library. Bring a dollar and pick out your fave!

Calligraphy is cancelled this week. See you in 2019!

Attention all students! This week is Spirit Week at MVMS! To close it out and start the break on a relaxed note, roll out of bed and come to school in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect!

Cabaret News Cabaret ALL CAST Rehearsal in the Chorus Room, 3-4pm TODAY. Remember your Cabaret homework assignment....can't wait to "meet" your characters!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 “Only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead humanity to the dawn of eternal peace.” Hey Students! Do you like frozen yogurt and sweet treats? We have GREAT news: if 75% of our families donate to Kiddo! every single student will receive a coupon for a treat from Woody’s Yogurt Place, Swirl or Sweet-E Candy Shop! Right now we are at 60% and if just 3 more families per classroom make their donation, we will reach out goal. Please remind your families to donate to Kiddo! today. Have you finished reading Refugee? If you are willing to donate your copy for others to read and enjoy, drop it off in the library. Got a holiday hankering for a treat? Lollipops will be sold at lunch on Thursday at 12:15 outside the library. Bring a dollar and pick out your fave! Calligraphy is cancelled this week. See you in 2019! Attention all students! This week is Spirit Week at MVMS! Each day we have a theme. Dress up and join the fun! TODAY, Wednesday, is the day for crazy hair, Thursday wear your holiday garb, and Friday start off the break by staying in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect! Cabaret News Cabaret ALL CAST Rehearsal in the Chorus Room, 3-4pm Thursday. Remember your Cabaret homework assignment....can't wait to "meet" your characters! Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

What matters with a gift is the love and caring with which we give it.

Hey Students! Do you like frozen yogurt and sweet treats? We have GREAT news: if 75% of our families donate to Kiddo! every single student will receive a coupon for a treat from Woody’s Yogurt Place, Swirl or Sweet-E Candy Shop! Right now we are at 60% and if just 3 more families per classroom make their donation, we will reach out goal. Please remind your families to donate to Kiddo! today.

Have you finished reading Refugee? If you are willing to donate your copy for others to read and enjoy, drop it off in the library.

Attention all students! This week is Spirit Week at MVMS! Each day we have a theme. Dress up and join the fun! TODAY, Tuesday, wear something Disney-inspired, Wednesday is the day for crazy hair, Thursday wear your holiday garb, and Friday start off the break by staying in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Monday, December 17th, 2018

“Are you lonely, O my brother?

Share yourself with another!

Stretch a hand to one unfriended,

And your loneliness is ended.”

Have you finished reading Refugee? Aspire Public School in Oakland would like 200 copies of Refugee so their students can read about Joseph, Isabel and Mahmood, too. If you are willing to donate your copy, drop it off in the library.

Attention all students! This week is Spirit Week at MVMS! Each day we have a theme. Dress up and join the fun! TODAY, Monday, it’s sports day, Tuesday wear something Disney-inspired, Wednesday is the day for crazy hair, Thursday wear your holiday garb, and Friday start off the break by staying in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Friday, December 14th, 2018 “Respect for another’s rights IS peace.” Have you finished reading Refugee? Aspire Public School in Oakland would like 200 copies of Refugee so their students can read about Joseph, Isabel and Mahmood, too. If you are willing to donate your copy, drop it off in the library. Attention all students! Next week is Spirit Week at MVMS! Each day we have a theme. Dress up and join the fun! Monday, it’s sports day, Tuesday wear something Disney-inspired, Wednesday is the day for crazy hair, Thursday wear your holiday garb, and Friday start off the break by staying in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect! Students, please listen carefully! We have received a significant number of complaints about skateboarders around our community behaving in rude, disrespectful and even dangerous ways. Remember that you must pick up your boards while on campus, around town and in front of businesses like Safeway, Starbucks, and Juice Girl. Be thoughtful and respectful members of your Mill Valley community. Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

“Blessed is the man who helps his neighbor in trouble, just as he would wish to be helped in like circumstances.”

Have you finished reading Refugee? Aspire Public School in Oakland would like 200 copies of Refugee so their students can read about Joseph, Isabel and Mahmood, too. If you are willing to donate your copy, drop it off in the library this week.

All Cabaret Cast, Crew, and Talent Acts: Our FIRST rehearsal is at 3pm TODAY.  Meet in the Chorus Room.  See you all there!

Attention all students! Next week is Spirit Week at MVMS! Each day we have a theme. Dress up and join the fun! Monday, it’s sports day, Tuesday wear something Disney-inspired, Wednesday is the day for crazy hair, Thursday wear your holiday garb, and Friday start off the break by staying in your (school appropriate) jammies! Remember dress code is still in effect!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

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

Need some book suggestions for winter break? Want to let others know about a great title you just read? Join the MVMS Book Club in the library for the first 20 minutes of lunch TODAY. We will share ideas for great books to read or listen to this month.

Have you finished reading Refugee? Aspire Public School in Oakland would like 200 copies of Refugee so their students can read about Joseph, Isabel and Mahmood, too. If you are willing to donate your copy, drop it off in the library this week.

All Cabaret Cast, Crew, and Talent Acts: Our FIRST rehearsal is at 3pm on Thursday.  Meet in the Chorus Room.  See you all there!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

“Only man can get a vision and an inspiration that will lift him above the level of himself and send him forth against opposition…to do and to dare to accomplish wonderful and great things for the world and for humanity.”

Need some book suggestions for winter break? Want to let others know about a great title you just read? Join the MVMS Book Club in the library for the first 20 minutes of lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, December 12th. We will share ideas for great books to read or listen to this month.

Have you finished reading Refugee? Aspire Public School in Oakland would like 200 copies of Refugee so their students can read about Joseph, Isabel and Mahmood, too. If you are willing to donate your copy, drop it off in the library this week.

The Chess and Rubiks Cube Club meets TODAY in room 91 at lunch. See you there!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Monday, December 10th, 2018

“Go with the good and you will be one of them.”

Holiday Wishes update:

A hearty and heart-felt holiday “Thank you!” to all of those families who donated, collected, wrapped and card-decorated all of our gifts for local agencies who serve those in need in our community.

Need some book suggestions for winter break? Want to let others know about a great title you just read? Join the MVMS Book Club in the library for the first 20 minutes of lunch on Wednesday, December 12th. We will share ideas for great books to read or listen to this month.

Cabaret News: There is a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING for parents of Cast and Crew members TODAY, Monday, December 10^th in the Multimedia Room from 7-8pm. See you there!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Friday, December 7th, 2018

“The only way to have a friend is to be one.”

Holiday Wishes update:

Happy Holidays MVMS!  This is the last day of the Holiday Wishes drive, and the last day to turn in gifts and gift cards so that they can be wrapped tomorrow morning and delivered to families throughout Marin! If you or your family have any gifts outstanding, please turn those in today by the end of the school day.  

Please give yourself a big cheer! You have gathered and donated over 300 gifts for clients of Project Night Night, Homeward Bound, Huckleberry Youth, Side by Side, the Center for Domestic Peace and the Marin Foster Care Parents Association.  Many families will be getting gifts this season because of you!

MVMS students are invited to come with their families to a festive wrapping and card making party that starts at 9 am in the MVMS Library.  Please join your principal, assistant principal and many students, and parents creating art work, signing cards and wrapping over 300 presents!

Need some book suggestions for winter break? Want to let others know about a great title you just read? Join the MVMS Book Club in the library for the first 20 minutes of lunch on Wednesday, December 12th. We will share ideas for great books to read or listen to this month.

Cabaret News: Thank you to EVERYONE who auditioned for the Ensemble Cast and Talent Acts for the Cabaret. Final Cast and Crew lists will be posted on the Cabaret Board and on the website after school TODAY. There will be a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING for parents of Cast and Crew members on Monday, December 10^th in the Multimedia Room from 7-8pm. See you there!

Students please power down your cell phones and other electronics now and leave them off until dismissal.

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

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

Basketball News: There is a mandatory meeting for the 8^th grade boys team in the gym TODAY at 3pm.

Holiday Wishes update:

We are down to our last two days of the Holiday Wishes drive and have a great story to share: A MVMS parent saw the student & parent volunteers collecting items in the dropoff lane earlier this week and was inspired to help. He donated over 30 Project Night Night Packages. Each contains a new security blanket, a children's book and a stuffed animal, that will be nighttime comforts for homeless children. Thank you to all those who donated a holiday gift for community members this year- we will surpass 300 gifts this season! There are still 20 requested gifts remaining and we’d love to fulfill each and every one.

Come join us this Saturday, December 8th, where MVMS students are invited to come with their parents to MVMS Library to a holiday wrapping and card making party ! It will start at 9 am.  Please join your principal, assistant principal and many students, and parents creating art work, signing cards and wrapping presents!

Spelling Bee Club will celebrate our work this Trimester today in Room 32 since we were rained out yesterday. See you there!

Need some book suggestions for winter break? Want to let others know about a great title you just read? Join the MVMS Book Club in the library for the first 20 minutes of lunch on Wednesday, December 12. We will share ideas for great books to read or listen to this month.

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

“America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world.”

Holiday Wishes update:

We are almost there!  We need just 35 more gifts to meet our school goal of giving almost 300 presents to our community based agencies for the holidays. We still need gifts for Homeward Bound, the primary local provider of services for the homeless, including housing, training and hope. Thank you for your generosity MVMS!

Join us this Saturday, December 8th, where MVMS students are invited to come with their parents to MVMS Library to a holiday wrapping and card making part ! It will start at 9 am.  Please join your principal, assistant principal and many students, and parents creating art work, signing cards and wrapping presents!

Students, we are expecting rain this week and it is expected to be cold. If it is raining, students will be allowed into the building after 8:20am to wait quietly in the designated hallways until the bell rings for class. You should avoid arriving earlier than 8:20am.

Basketball News: The 8^th grade boys roster is posted across from the library and there is a mandatory meeting for the 8^th grade boys team in the gym TODAY at 3pm.

Students please power down the cell phones and other personal electronics now and leave them off for the school day.

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

“Show me a friend who will weep with me, who will laugh with me, and I can find myself.”

Holiday Wishes update: There is still time to donate a gift for our Holiday Wishes drive. We are hoping to provide gifts for about 300 at-risk individuals and families facing significant challenges, especially at this time of year. One of the groups we are collecting for is the Center for Domestic Peace whose programs and services support people in our community impacted by domestic violence and create a world with greater safety, justice and equality. Help us reach our goal and make someone’s holidays brighter!

All students and staff are invited on Saturday, December 8^th at 9am to come together in the Library for a Holiday wrapping and card-making party. Join us for this festive event!

Cabaret News: The final Cast, Talent Act, and Stage Crew lists will be posted at the end of the day on Friday, December 7^th.

Students please power down the cell phones and other personal electronics now and leave them off for the school day.

Monday, December 3^rd, 2018

“May the lights of Hanukkah usher in a better world for all humankind.”

Basketball News: 7th grade girls and boys basketball team rosters are posted across from the library. 6^th grade boys will practice TODAY from 3-4pm; 8^th grade boys will have their 2^nd tryout TODAY from 4-5pm; 7^th grade boys will practice TODAY from 5-6:30pm.

Holiday Wishes update: We are entering the last week of the Holiday Wishes drive, and more donations are needed!  Did you see the volunteers in red in the car line today collecting gifts and gift cards.  Thank you student volunteers!

Thank you Homeward Bound, Center for Domestic Peace, Marin Foster Care Parents Association and Side by Side leaders for coming to talk with our students during their lunch hour last week.  These leaders came to have meaningful conversation with MVMS students about the work they do, the community members they serve and how we can help.  Students asked wonderful questions and these leaders were very impressed with our students and their desire to make their community a better place.

This Saturday, December 8th, all students are invited to come with their parents to MVMS Library to a holiday wrapping and card making party! It will start at 9 am.  Please join your principal, assistant principal and many students, and parents at this festive event!

Cabaret News: Cabaret callback auditions are TODAY after school in the Chorus Room. If your name was included on the Callback List, you are required to REMAIN FOR THE ENTIRE AUDITION. The final Cast, Talent Act, and Stage Crew lists will be posted at the end of the day on Friday, December 7^th.

Students please power down the cell phones and other personal electronics now and leave them off for the school day.