Friday, April 7, 2017

“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."

Do you want a chance to win amazing prizes like a GoPro? Well, you are in luck because it’s time for our annual GO green sneaker challenge!!!! Go green to school by biking, walking, rolling or carpooling and you will have a chance to win lots of cool prizes. Starting Monday, April 17th and continuing through Friday, April 28th student council and safe routes will be handing out go green sneaker cards. We will choose four random days in which we will be standing out in front of the school stamping your Go Green sneaker cards. Participate all four days and get your card stamped each time and you will be given the chance to win lots of prizes in our big raffle. Look for the tables in front of the school! Go Green to have a chance to win amazing prizes! And Go Green because it’s the fun way to go!

8^th Graders! All money and permission slips for end of year activities will be due to your Panther Time teacher by Wednesday, April 19^th. Information about Graduation is now available on the school website.

Kiddo! night at the Giants is April 28^th. Buy your tickets now on the Kiddo! website and enjoy great baseball and hear the MVMS Chorus sing the national anthem!

Students, if you are going to arrive late to school, or leave early, you MUST bring a note signed by your parents to school with you explaining the reasons and timing of your absence. If you do NOT have a note with you, you may have to serve detention or you may be late leaving. The full procedure is on our website.

Please remember skateboarding is not allowed on the MVMS campus before, during or after school. This includes when school is not in session.

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

   

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

“One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is LOVE."

Do you want a chance to win amazing prizes like a GoPro? Well, you are in luck because it’s time for our annual GO green sneaker challenge!!!! Go green to school by biking, walking, rolling or carpooling and you will have a chance to win lots of cool prizes. Starting Monday, April 17th and continuing through Friday, April 28th student council and safe routes will be handing out go green sneaker cards. We will choose four random days in which we will be standing out in front of the school stamping your Go Green sneaker cards. Participate all four days and get your card stamped each time and you will be given the chance to win lots of prizes in our big raffle. Look for the tables in front of the school! Go Green to have a chance to win amazing prizes! And Go Green because it’s the fun way to go!

8^th Graders! All money and permission slips for end of year activities will be due to your Panther Time teacher by Wednesday, April 19^th. Information about Graduation is now available on the school website.

GSA meets TODAY in the multimedia room. Bring your lunch and join us!

Get ready to jump into Spring Break the relaxing, fun way. This Friday is Pajama Day! This will be a great way to start your vacation right, so throw on your PJs and come to school in bedtime style. Please remember that revealing clothing is still not permitted.

Students, if you are going to arrive late to school, or leave early, you MUST bring a note signed by your parents to school with you explaining the reasons and timing of your absence. If you do NOT have a note with you, you may have to serve detention or you may be late leaving. The full procedure is on our website.

Basketball Teams: Last chance to turn in your uniforms and get your deposit returned is TODAY! Turn them in to Ms.Palmer in room 85 or the front office with your name on it.

Pokemon Go Club will meet in Room 83 at lunch TODAY!

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

   

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

“Never dare to judge until you’ve heard the other side."

Do you want a chance to win amazing prizes like a GoPro? Well, you are in luck because it’s time for our annual GO green sneaker challenge!!!! Go green to school by biking, walking, rolling or carpooling and you will have a chance to win lots of cool prizes. Starting Monday, April 17th and continuing through Friday, April 28th student council and safe routes will be handing out go green sneaker cards. We will choose four random days in which we will be standing out in front of the school stamping your Go Green sneaker cards. Participate all four days and get your card stamped each time and you will be given the chance to win lots of prizes in our big raffle. Look for the tables in front of the school! Go Green to have a chance to win amazing prizes! And Go Green because it’s the fun way to go!

We will be holding a Fire Drill TODAY during Panther Time.

8^th Graders! You will receive information for your end of year activities in your Panther Time class TODAY. All money and permission slips will be due to your Panther Time teacher by Wednesday, April 19^th. Information about Graduation is now available on the school website.

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. This means that pajama bottoms are not to be worn to school except as part of a spirit day. Short shorts, skirts, and dresses or any clothing that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within dress code will be sent to the office to change and a detention will be assigned.

Basketball Teams: Last chance to turn in your uniforms and get your deposit returned is Thursday, April 6^th! Turn them in to Ms.Palmer in room 85 or the front office with your name on it.

There will be Breakdancing TODAY in the gym at lunch with Ms. Palmer.

Pokemon Go Club will meet in Room 83 at lunch tomorrow!

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

The Library will be closed TODAY after school for a staff meeting.

   

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.

See our website for more information.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

“We [are] not a melting pot, but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams."

Do you want a chance to win amazing prizes like a GoPro? Well, you are in luck because it’s time for our annual GO green sneaker challenge!!!! Go green to school by biking, walking, rolling or carpooling and you will have a chance to win lots of cool prizes. Starting Monday, April 17th and continuing through Friday, April 28th student council and safe routes will be handing out go green sneaker cards. We will choose four random days in which we will be standing out in front of the school stamping your Go Green sneaker cards. Participate all four days and get your card stamped each time and you will be given the chance to win lots of prizes in our big raffle. Look for the tables in front of the school! Go Green to have a chance to win amazing prizes! And Go Green because it’s the fun way to go!

8^th Graders! You will receive information for your end of year activities in your Panther Time class tomorrow. All money and permission slips will be due to your Panther Time teacher by Wednesday, April 19^th. Information about Graduation is now available on the school website.

Mathletes did you know that 3 out of every 2 people have trouble with fractions? Bring your lunch to Ms. Ferreira’s room 33 tomorrow for some calculated fun.

Lunches delivered to the office are for individual students only who have forgotten their lunch and not for parties or other students. Students are not permitted to have their parents deliver group or party lunches (pizza, for example). Beverages in glass bottles are not permitted on campus due to the danger of broken glass and beverages in takeout cups cannot be left for students as they spill in the cabinet and front office areas.

Basketball Teams: Last chance to turn in your uniforms and get your deposit returned is Thursday, April 6^th! Turn them in to Ms.Palmer in room 85 or the front office with your name on it.

Tam High Cheer Clinics continue today and tryouts are on Wednesday, April 5th. See the flyer in the front hallway for more information.

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

The Library will be closed on Wednesday after school for a staff meeting.

   

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.

Monday, April 3, 2017

“The individual is the most precious capital resource of our society."

Seventh Graders and Sixth Graders: Your WEB Leader and A-TEAM applications are due TODAY-that’s right I said TODAY- at 3:30pm. Make sure to complete the entire application and drop it by the front desk by the deadline. The sooner the better!

Do you have a community service idea but need funding for your project? Community Service grants are available through Tutor Corps! See Ms. Goodman for details.

Do you want  a chance to win amazing prizes like a GoPro? Well, you are in luck because  it’s time for our annual GO green sneaker challenge!!!! Go green to school by biking, walking, rolling or carpooling and you will have a chance to win lots of cool prizes. Starting Monday, April 17th and continuing through Friday, April 28th student council and safe routes will be handing out go green sneaker cards. We will choose four random days in which we will be standing out in front of the school stamping your Go Green sneaker cards. Participate all four days and get your card stamped each time and you will be given the chance to win lots of prizes in our big raffle. Look for the tables in front of the school! Go Green to have a chance to win amazing prizes! And Go Green because it’s the fun way to go!

All Basketball Teams please turn in your uniforms by Thursday, April 6th to Ms.Palmer to get your deposit returned. Checks will be deposited on Friday, April 7^th!

Attention all 8^TH Grade Lunchtime Football League players: Check team rosters and schedules posted outside room 85. See Coach Aquino or Coach O’Dea with questions.

Tam High Cheer Clinics are continuing Monday and Tuesday, with tryouts on Wednesday, April 5th. See the flyer in the front hallway for more information.

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

   

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.

 Friday, March 31, 2017

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Seventh Graders and Sixth Graders: Your WEB Leader and A-TEAM applications are due no later than Monday, April 3rd at 3:30pm. Make sure to complete the entire application and drop it by the front desk by the deadline. The sooner the better!

Do you have a community service idea but need funding for your project? Community Service grants are available through Tutor Corps! See Ms. Goodman for details.

Students, remember there is no skateboarding on the MVMS campus! This includes before, during and after school. Students who skateboard on campus will have their skateboards confiscated.

All Basketball Teams please turn in your uniforms by next Thursday, April 6th to Ms.Palmer to get your deposit returned. Checks will be deposited on Friday, April 7^th!

Attention all 8^TH Grade Lunchtime Football League players: Check team rosters and schedules posted outside room 85. See Coach Aquino or Coach O’Dea with questions.

Tam High Cheer Clinics will be held Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with tryouts on Wednesday, April 5th. See the flyer in the front hallway for more information.

Breakdancing TODAY at lunch in the gym.

Attention Robotics Team: Robogames is coming up! Remember to turn in your T-shirt orders to Mr. Wien by TODAY!

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book! Follow this link for access to the forms: https://tinyurl.com/l4mrsav

   

Students, please power down your cellphones now.

Thursday, March 30, 2017

“Each one of us has something unique to contribute to this huge thing we call the Quilt of Life."

Seventh Graders and Sixth Graders: Your WEB Leader and A-TEAM applications are due

no later than Monday, April 3^rd @ 3:30pm. Make sure to complete the entire application and drop it by the front desk by the deadline. The sooner the better!

Students remember to turn in your ballot for the California Young Reader Medal by TODAY. Students who read all three books and vote will be invited to a pizza party in the library next month!

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. This means that pajama bottoms are not to be worn to school except as part of a spirit day. Short shorts, skirts, and dresses or any clothing that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within dress code will be sent to the office to change and a detention will be assigned.

All Basketball Teams please turn in your uniforms by Thursday, April 6th to Ms.Palmer to get your deposit returned.

Attention all 8^TH Grade Lunchtime Football League players: Check team rosters and schedules posted outside room 85. See Coach Aquino or Coach O’Dea with questions.

Tam High Cheer Clinics will be held April 4^th & 5^th. See the flyer in the front hallway for more information.

Attention Robotics Team: Robogames is coming up! Remember to turn in your T-shirt orders to Mr. Wien by THIS FRIDAY, March 31^st.

Students, don’t miss your chance to meet Chelsea Clinton, ask her a great question, or maybe even introduce her to the MVMS audience!  Turn in your questions and introduction ideas this week into the library along with your order for a signed copy of Chelsea’s book!

GSA meets TODAY in the multimedia room. Bring your lunch and join us!

Students, please power down your cellphones now.

  

More information is always available on our website: www.mvschools.org/ms