Friday, January 26th, 2018

“I expect to pass through life but once. If there is any kindness I can show, or any good I can do, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.”

Hey 6^th Graders: It’s the 6^thGrade Dance party is TONIGHT from 7-8:30pm. See the MVMS Gym like you’ve never seen it before! Dance to tunes mixed by our own MVMS DJ! Enjoy tasty snacks, cold drinks and a fun photo booth. Buy your tickets at the door. Bring your student ID (required) and $10 cash. Color theme is Black & White!

Did you know that right now there are 917 hate groups operating in the U.S, some of which are even in California?  You can help stop the growth and success of these groups.  The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and discrimination and seeking justice for vulnerable members of our society. Ms. Gough’s 7th grade class is holding a fundraiser to raise money for this wonderful organization.  On Wednesday, January 31 at 2:30pm, Ms. Gough's 7th grade class is hosting a raffle ticket egg hunt on the MVMS library lawn. Each egg will be filled with 1-10 raffle tickets, and one egg will even have 25 inside!  You can purchase entry to this event for just $4!  Come see us at lunch in the 7th grade area every day from now through the 31st.  Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $1.  The raffle prize is a Virtual Reality Headset, and the Panther Time class who makes the most donations will win a pizza party as well!  Come hunt for tickets with us and support a great cause.

Students are reminded that cell phones must be turned off- not on silent or airplane mode- from the first bell until dismissal. Students should remind their parents that they do not have access to their phones during the school day and if they need to get an urgent message to you, they should call the main office.

Thursday, January 25th, 2018

“Kindness goes a long way lots of times when it ought to stay at home.”

Hey 6^th Graders: It’s the 6^thGrade Dance party this Friday from 7-8:30pm. See the MVMS Gym like you’ve never seen it before! Dance to tunes mixed by our own MVMS DJ! Enjoy tasty snacks, cold drinks and a fun photo booth. Buy your tickets at the door. Bring your student ID (required) and $10 cash. Color theme is Black & White!

  

Did you know that right now there are 917 hate groups operating in the U.S, some of which are even in California?  You can help stop the growth and success of these groups.  The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and discrimination and seeking justice for vulnerable members of our society. Ms. Gough’s 7th grade class is holding a fundraiser to raise money for this wonderful organization.  On Wednesday, January 31 at 2:30pm, Ms. Gough's 7th grade class is hosting a raffle ticket egg hunt on the MVMS library lawn. Each egg will be filled with 1-10 raffle tickets, and one egg will even have 25 inside!  You can purchase entry to this event for just $4!  Come see us at lunch in the 7th grade area every day from now through the 31st.  Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $1.  The raffle prize is a Virtual Reality Headset, and the Panther Time class who makes the most donations will win a pizza party as well!  Come hunt for tickets with us and support a great cause.

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

“Kindness begets kindness.”

Hey 6^th Graders: It’s the 6^thGrade Dance party this Friday from 7-8:30pm. See the MVMS Gym like you’ve never seen it before! Dane to tunes mixed by our own MVMS DJ! Enjoy tasty snacks, cold drinks and a fun photo booth. Buy your tickets at the door. Bring your student ID (required) and $10 cash. Color theme is Black & White!

If you are going on the Interact Club field trip to Park School, remember to come to the office at the beginning of lunch as the group will leave right away.

TedEd Club will meet TODAY at lunch in room 29. All are welcome!

Retro Gaming Club, Group A will meet TODAY at lunch in room 11. That’s Group A!

Students TODAY we will be having a lockdown drill. Your Panther Time teachers will be reviewing the procedures with you the first part of the class, followed by the actual drill. You will be expected to follow the instructions of your teachers. The Mill Valley Police Department will be on site to evaluate our procedures and provide us with any feedback.

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

“What is true by lamplight is not always true by sunlight.”

Attention Students! We have a new Investment Club that will meet every other Tuesday beginning TODAY in Ms. Peet’s room 36. Students who participate will learn how the stock market works and how to successfully and knowledgeably invest- although of course it will not be actual money you’ll work with!

Hey 6^th Graders: It’s the 6^th Grade Dance party this Friday from 7-8:30pm. See the MVMS Gym like you’ve never seen it before! Dane to tunes mixed by our own MVMS DJ! Enjoy tasty snacks, cold drinks and a fun photo booth. Buy your tickets at the door. Bring your student ID (required) and $10 cash. Color theme is Black & White!

Beyond Differences will meet TODAY in the multimedia room at lunch. See you there!

Here’s a good one: Why shouldn’t you discuss infinity with a mathematician? Because you’ll never hear the end of it! Mathletes meet TODAY at lunch in room 33. See you there!

Attention WEB leaders: Those of you who signed up to work at the 6th grade Dance this Friday night must attend a MANDATORY meeting in Mr. Schulman's room 11 at lunch TODAY. If you do not come to the meeting, you MAY NOT WORK AT THE DANCE. That's TODAY at lunch in Schulman's room. See you there!

Students, on Wednesday, we will be having a lockdown drill. Your Panther Time teachers will be reviewing the procedures with you the first part of the class, followed by the actual drill. You will be expected to follow the instructions of your teachers. The Mill Valley Police Department will be on site to evaluate our procedures and provide us with any feedback.

Ms. Gough's students would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who supported our movie night fundraiser on Friday, whether you attended the event, purchased raffle tickets, or simply donated to the cause.  Thanks to you all, we raised over $700 for the non-profit Aid for Africa, and your money will go to help support orphans and children impacted by AIDS.  Raffle winners are: 3rd prize, Kyle Rudman; 2nd prize, Gabby Brandt; and 1st prize, Caroline Cope.  All raffle ticket winners should see Ms. Gough this Wednesday at lunch in room 32.  

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

“People are created for togetherness, not for apartness and division.”

Attention Students! We have a new Investment Club that will meet every other Tuesday beginning tomorrow, January 23^rd in Ms. Peet’s room 36. Students who participate will learn how the stock market works and how to successfully and knowledgeably invest- although of course it will not be actual money you’ll work with!

Students are reminded that cell phones must be turned completely off- not on silent or airplane mode, etc.- and placed in your backpack from the first bell until dismissal. Students should remind their parents that they do not have access to their phones throughout the day and if they need to relay an URGENT message, they should call the main office.

The InterAct Club will meet TODAY in the multimedia room at lunch. New members are welcome!

Attention WEB leaders: Those of you who signed up to work at the 6th grade Dance this Friday night must attend a MANDATORY meeting in Mr. Schulman's room 11 at lunch on Tuesday--that's tomorrow. If you do not come to the meeting, you MAY NOT WORK AT THE DANCE. That's Tuesday at lunch in Schulman's room. See you there!

Students, on Wednesday, we will be having a lockdown drill. Your Panther Time teachers will be reviewing the procedures with you the first part of the class, followed by the actual drill. You will be expected to follow the instructions of your teachers. The Mill Valley Police Department will be on site to evaluate our procedures and provide us with any feedback.

Friday, January 19th, 2018

“Getting people to like you is only the other side of liking them.”

Get ready for movie night and a chance to help the world!  Mrs. Gough’s 7th grade class will be hosting a Wonder Woman movie night fundraiser in the multimedia room TONIGHT at 6:00 pm. All money will go to Aid for Africa, an organization that supports and empowers African AIDS orphans. Your donation of $5 includes a raffle ticket and entry to the movie. Food, drinks and additional raffle tickets will be sold during the film. Raffle prizes include a Starbucks gift card, a candy basket, and lunch for you and a friend at Grilly's. Tickets will be sold in the 7th grade lunch area TODAY. Have fun and support a very worthy cause! Hope we'll see you there!

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

“If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other.”

Get ready for movie night and a chance to help the world!  Mrs. Gough’s 7th grade class will be hosting a Wonder Woman movie night fundraiser in the MMR tomorrow, Friday, January 19th at 6:00 pm. All money will go to Aid for Africa, an organization that supports and empowers African AIDS orphans. Your donation of $5 includes a raffle ticket and entry to the movie. Food, drinks and additional raffle tickets will be sold during the film. Raffle prizes include a Starbucks gift card, a candy basket, and lunch for you and a friend at Grilly's. Tickets will be sold in the 7th grade lunch area on Friday, January 19th. Have fun and support a very worthy cause! Hope we'll see you there!

Sk8 Club will meet TODAY if not raining or wet outside.