Monday, May 8, 2017

“Only the educated are free."

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Attention 8th graders: The Beyond Differences organization is looking for students interested in joining their teen board next year. As a teen board member you will have the opportunity to go around and talk to students at various Bay Area middle schools in an effort to help stamp out social isolation. See Ms. Goodman or Ms. Josephson for more information.

Wednesday, May 10^th is International Walk and Bike to School Day!

Remember to get to a green way.

Student Council will be playing music and giving out treats.

So Panthers get out your walking shoes and fill those streets!

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Greetings Mathletes! Did you know that 3 out of every 2 people have trouble with fractions? Bring your lunch to room 33 on Tuesday for some calculated fun!

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! Have any great ideas for the cover of next year’s Yearbook? We want you to design it! Submit drawings of your idea to the bin outside room 10 in upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back. Submissions are due by Friday, May 19^th. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students! You are reminded that buying, selling or trading anything on campus is NOT ALLOWED. Yes, this includes fidgets and slime. Students are also cautioned to leave such items in their backpacks while in class or they will be confiscated.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Friday, May 5, 2017

“Each time a man stands up for [what he believes in], or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope…."

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Attention 8th graders: The Beyond Differences organization is looking for students interested in joining their teen board next year. As a teen board member you will have the opportunity to go around and talk to students at various Bay Area middle schools in an effort to help stamp out social isolation. See Ms. Goodman or Ms. Josephson for more information.

Wednesday, May 10^th is International Walk and Bike to School Day!

Remember to get to a green way.

Student Council will be playing music and giving out treats.

So Panthers get out your walking shoes and fill those streets!

Attention 6^th graders: If you are interested in the Lunchtime Football League, please sign up in Room 85 TODAY. 

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

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.

Calligraphy Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 30^th. This is an all-day event for Calligraphy students. Details will be provided in your class.

Breakdancing! If you enjoy breakdancing, come to the gym TODAY at lunch.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Thursday, May 4, 2017

“Unless virtue guides us, our choice must be wrong."

Pokemon Go Club meets TODAY in Room 83 at lunch. Join us!

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Attention 8th graders: The Beyond Differences organization is looking for students interested in joining their teen board next year. As a teen board member you will have the opportunity to go around and talk to students at various Bay Area middle schools in an effort to help stamp out social isolation. See Ms. Goodman or Ms. Josephson for more information.

Attention 6^th graders: If you are interested in the Lunchtime Football League, please sign up in Room 85 TODAY through Friday, May 5^th. 

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Calligraphy Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 30^th. This is an all-day event for Calligraphy students. Details will be provided in your class.

GSA meets TODAY in the multimedia room at lunch.

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.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

“If you treat a man as he is, he will stay as he is; but, if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be, and could be, he will become that bigger and better man."

Students, remember there is no skateboarding on the school grounds at any time- before, during or after school or when school is not in session.

Breakdancing TODAY in the gym at lunch. Join us!

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, skirts, and dresses, or any clothing that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Attention 6^th graders: If you are interested in the Lunchtime Football League, please sign up in Room 85 TODAY through Friday, May 5^th. 

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him."

Students! You are reminded that buying, selling or trading anything on campus is NOT ALLOWED. Yes, this includes slime and fidgets. Students are also cautioned to leave such items in their backpacks while in class or they will be confiscated.

Beyond Differences meets TODAY at lunch in the multimedia room. Join us! 

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, short shorts, skirts, and dresses, or any clothing that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities. 

Greetings Mathletes! Bring your lunch to Ms. Ferreira’s room 33 TODAY and enjoy some math with friends!

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Monday, May 1, 2017

“America is woven of many strands…Our fate is to become one and yet many."

The library will be closed TODAY at lunch for the annual California Young Readers Medal pizza party.

Students! You are reminded that buying, selling or trading anything on campus is NOT ALLOWED. Yes, this includes slime and fidgets. Students are also cautioned to leave such items in their backpacks while in class or they will be confiscated. 

Greetings Mathletes! Did you know 3 out of every 2 people have trouble with fractions? Bring your lunch to Ms. Ferreira’s room 33 tomorrow and enjoy some math with friends!

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Unfortunately, due to increasing unsafe behavior by students, the field will be closed all week.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Friday, April 28, 2017

“If we had no faults of our own, we would not take so much pleasure in noticing those of others."

Thanks to all that participated in the Go Green Challenge. Prizes will be raffled off TODAY during lunch. Winners of all the fabulous prizes will be announced at the end of the day. Come on out by the gym near the 8th grade lunch area and try some delicious fresh fruit smoothies, too. Our annual Bike blenders will be here on campus to make smoothies for all who come out and celebrate. We will also be handing out treats. Thank you MVMS for your continued support of the Go Green Challenge.

The library will be closed at lunch on Monday, May 1^st for the annual California Young Readers Medal pizza party.

Students who are planning to help deliver flower arrangements to the Redwoods at lunchtime, please meet in the conference room once the bell rings. Remember your signed permission slips- you must have one to participate.

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

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Remember to come to the conference room TODAY at lunch to help assemble May Day flower arrangements for residents of The Redwoods. All students are welcome and you can receive community service credit for your participation.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.