Thursday, January 31


Friday, February 1st, 2019

“…diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

You should have received your invite to the 2nd Annual Parent-Son Dance. It will be held this Friday, February 8th. Tickets are required and on sale now!

8th Graders- you should have received a packet of registration information from Tamalpais High School in preparation for registration this Saturday, February 2nd. If you have not received a packet, please contact your counselor.

Students remember that the building is not open until the first bell rings at 8:35am! It is also closed during lunch, unless you are working quietly in the library.


CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the school day.


Wednesday, January 30


Thursday, January 31st, 2019

“I wish to be virtuous and lo! virtue is at hand.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

You should have received your invite to the 2nd Annual Parent-Son Dance. It will be held Friday, February 8th. Tickets are on sale now!

8th Graders- you should have received a packet of registration information from Tamalpais High School in preparation for registration this Saturday, February 2nd. If you have not received a packet, please contact your counselor.

Students remember that the building is not open until the first bell rings at 8:35am! It is also closed during lunch, unless you are working quietly in the library.


CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the


Tuesday, January 29


Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

“Better to ask twice than lose your way.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

You should have received your invite to the 2nd Annual Parent-Son Dance. It will be held Friday, February 8th. Tickets are on sale now!

8th Graders- you should have received a packet of registration information from Tamalpais High School in preparation for registration this Saturday, February 2nd. If you have not received a packet, please contact your counselor.

Students remember that the building is not open until the first bell rings at 8:35am! It is also closed during lunch, unless you are working quietly in the library.


CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the school day.


Monday, January 28


Tuesday, January 29th, 2019

“If one lets fear or hate or anger take possession of the mind, they become self-[made] chains.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

You should have received your invite to the 2nd Annual Parent-Son Dance. It will be held Friday, February 8th. Tickets are on sale now!

Students remember that the building is not open until the first bell rings at 8:35am! It is also closed during lunch, unless you are working quietly in the library.


CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the school day.


Friday, January 25


Monday, January 28th, 2019

“When you make a mistake, don’t look back at it long. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

You should have received your invite to the 2nd Annual Parent-Son Dance. It will be held Friday, February 8th. Tickets are on sale now!

Students remember that the building is not open until the first bell rings at 8:35am! It is also closed during lunch, unless you are working quietly in the library.


CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the school day.

Thursday, January 24


Friday, January 25th, 2019

“It matters if you don’t just give up.”


Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Hey 6th graders! Join us at the MVMS gym tonight from 7-8:30 pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Just bring your Student ID and $10 to the door to have some fun! Can’t find your ID? Stop by the front desk and you can get another one printed for $1. See you there!

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

Thank you to all those students who show their Panther Pride by cheering on our student athletes at home games! Please remember there is NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED in the gym- please respect our school and the gym rules.

CABARET NEWS! Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Students, please power down your cell phones and other personal electronics for the duration of the school day.


Wednesday, January 23


Thursday, January 24th, 2019


“You always pass failure on the way to success.”



Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Hey 6th graders! Join us at the MVMS gym tomorrow, Friday, January 25th from 7-8:30 pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Just bring your Student ID and $10 to the door to have some fun! Can’t find your ID? Stop by the front desk and you can get another one printed for $1. Remember you must be at school on Friday in order to attend the dance. See you there!

Attention all students! Are you interested in taking home an MVMS Yearbook at the end of the year? Online preorders for the yearbook will only be around for one more month! Yearbook preorder sales close at the end of February. But you can still order now! Go to jostensyearbooks.com to order your yearbook if you have not done so already. Come see Ms. Zeisler in Room 45 if you have any questions.

Thank you to all those students who show their Panther Pride by cheering on our student athletes at home games! Please remember there is NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED in the gym- please respect our school and the gym rules.

CABARET NEWS!
Tickets to Cabaret are NOW ON SALE!  While you will all have the opportunity to see Middle School Musical during the school week, it is always exciting to see your classmates perform again.  Bring your families and your neighbors!  Public performances are Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 1pm.  Tickets are $10 for Students and $20 for Adults.  Purchase your tickets online by going to the Cabaret website (under Student Activities on the MVMS website) or prior to the performances.  Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 22


Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019


“Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.”




Please all students remember that you are to be OUTSIDE during lunch unless you are quietly working in the Library.

Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

Hey 6th graders! Come join us at the MVMS gym on this Friday, January 25th from 7-8:30 pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of love! Come show off your funky moves to the groovy tunes! Please bring your Student ID and $10 to the door to have some fun! A reminder that you must be at school on Friday in order to attend the dance. See you there!

Attention ALL 8th grade WEB Leaders! We will have a MANDATORY meeting in Ms. Varboncoeur's room TODAY @ lunch to discuss the 6th grade dance. Please grab your lunch and head over as soon as possible. Thanks!

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


Friday, January 18


Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019


Don’t give up in the face of loss and disappointment.


What’s up sixth graders! Come join us at the MVMS gym this Friday from 7-8:30pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Just bring your ID and $10 cash to the door. Join us for the fun! See you there!


Please all students remember that you are to be OUTSIDE during lunch unless you are quietly working in the Library.

Attention, Readers! The All School Read committee is starting to look for next year’s book, and we want your ideas for something everyone from 6th to 8th grade can read and enjoy. Have you read something you loved? Do you have a favorite title you like to recommend to all of your friends? Wouldn’t it be cool if you selected our next book? Write your book title on the poster across from the library, and help us find next year’s All School Read.

If you are NOT USING your locker regularly, please come to the office and let Ms. Gamboa know so that it can be assigned to someone else who needs one.

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

Thursday, January 17


Friday, January 18th, 2019


“I have a dream that one day in the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.”


What’s up sixth graders! Come join us at the MVMS gym this Friday from 7-8:30pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Details are Come show us your funky moves to the groovy tunes! Enjoy the photo booth and snacks! Online and advance ticket sales are closed, but everyone is welcome- so just bring your ID and $10 cash to the door. See you there! Peace!

Please all students remember that you are to be OUTSIDE during lunch unless you are quietly working in the Library.

If you are NOT USING your locker regularly, please come to the office and let Ms. Gamboa know so that it can be assigned to someone else who needs one.


Wednesday, January 16


Thursday, January 17th, 2019


“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.”


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.

The Community First classroom is growing fast with over 75 members so far. You can join the Google Class anytime to start finding out about all the great opportunities to help out in your community and have fun while doing it. Some upcoming jobs include habitat restoration at Creekside Marsh and a Boyle Park clean up.
Join the Google Class with the code b-s-1-i-q-9-p and see Ms. Watenpaugh or Ms. Manwaring for more information, 


What’s up sixth graders! Come join us at the MVMS gym on January 25th from 7-8:30pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Come show us your funky moves to the groovy tunes! Enjoy the photo booth and snacks! Online and advance ticket sales are closed, but everyone is welcome- so just bring your ID and $10 cash to the door on Friday. Catch ya on the flip side Sixth graders! Peace!


WEB Banner Creation Committee will meet TODAY in Ms. Varboncoeur's room at lunch. 

Remember students, you are not allowed to sell ANYTHING on campus at any time.

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

Tuesday, January 15


Wednesday, January 16th, 2019


“The weight of a person’s anger drags him down.”


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.

The Community First classroom is growing fast with over 75 members so far. You can join the Google Class anytime to start finding out about all the great opportunities to help out in your community and have fun while doing it. Some upcoming jobs include habitat restoration at Creekside Marsh and a Boyle Park clean up.
Join the Google Class with the code b-s-1-i-q-9-p and see Ms. Watenpaugh or Ms. Manwaring for more information, 

MVMS Panthers will have their first home basketball game TODAY! Come cheer on the 7th grade boys at 3:45pm and 7thgrade girls at 4:45pm in our gym as they take on San Domenico! Go Panthers!

The Movie and Games Review Club is cancelled TODAY.

What’s poppin’ sixth graders? Come party at the pad in the MVMS gym on January 25th from 7-8:30pm for your 6th grade dance: Winter of Love! Wowzers! Come show off your snazzy moves! You can wear your tubular tie-dye, flower headbands and Lennon glasses! Admission is a twitchin’ $10- just bring your ID and $10 cash or check at the door! Rock on ma brothas and we’ll see you there!

WEB Banner Creation Committee will meet TODAY in Ms. Varboncoeur's room at lunch. 

Remember students, you are not allowed to sell ANYTHING on campus at any time.

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

Monday, January 14

Tuesday, January 15th, 2019


“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”


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.

The Community First classroom is growing fast with over 75 members so far. You can join the Google Class anytime to start finding out about all the great opportunities to help out in your community and have fun while doing it. Some upcoming jobs include habitat restoration at Creekside Marsh and a Boyle Park clean up.
Join the Google Class with the code b-s-1-i-q-9-p and see Ms. Watenpaugh or Ms. Manwaring for more information, 

Mathletes will be held TODAY in Room 3 at lunch rain or shine.  We have a competition today so be sure to show up at lunch if you are attending today's meet so we can get organized.

MVMS Panthers will have their first home basketball game on Wednesday! Come cheer on the 7th grade boys and 7th grade girls in our gym as they take on San Domenico! Go Panthers!

This week’s Movie and Games Review Club is cancelled for Wednesday.

6th graders- there’s going to be a great dance party just for you on Friday, January 25th! Look for details in the email invitation and get your tickets now for the Winter of Love dance.

Remember students, you are not allowed to sell ANYTHING on campus at any time.

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

Friday, January 11


Monday, January 14th, 2019


“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”


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.


Remember 6th graders- there’s going to be a great dance party just for you on Friday, January 25th! Look for details in the email invitation and get your tickets now for the Winter of Love dance.


Remember students, you are not allowed to sell ANYTHING on campus at any time.

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