Monday, March 20, 2017

“One person with courage is a majority."

Students, please remember there is no skateboarding allowed on the MVMS campus, before school, during school or after school. Students who skateboard on campus will have their boards confiscated.

Seventh Graders who might, just might want to be WEB Leaders: This is your sixth announcement about the “Hey Maybe I’ll Apply to be a WEB Leader” informational meeting tomorrow. By now you should have an idea. Find out what it’s like to be a WEB Leader in the multimedia room at lunch Tuesday. As a prize we will have free, yes free,  application forms. All are welcome and encouraged to come on by. Don’t be shy.

Sixth Graders! You’ve been listening to the announcements for seventh graders about becoming WEB Leaders, but did you know there’s also a chance for you to be involved in the WEB Program next year? You can become a member of what’s known as the A-TEAM. This responsible, organized and awesome crew helps make the WEB Program work and they also help run the lollipop sales. If you want to find out more, come to a lunchtime meeting Friday in the multimedia room.

Attention 8^th Grade Girls: The annual Marin Teen Girl Conference is Sunday, March 26^th in San Rafael. Workshop topics include body image, respect, coping with others’ expectations, healthy relationships, what high school is really like and more! Breakfast, lunch, a goody bag and other gifts are included. For more information, check out the flyers on the bulletin board by the front desk or in the counseling wing. See your counselor with any questions or for information about scholarships.

TODAY is the deadline for recognition of second trimester community service hours. Please turn in your signed forms to the Community First mailbox in the front desk cabinet TODAY. You can visit the Community First page on the MVMS website for more information.

Attention 8^th graders: Interested in becoming a member of the Cheerleading squad at Tam High next year? There is an information meeting on Wednesday, March 22^nd at 3pm in the Tam High Student Center. You can pick up a tryout packet, meet the coaches and team captains and get your questions answered. All interested 8^th graders are welcome!

Mathletes meets tomorrow in Ms. Ferreira’s room 33 at lunch. Bring your lunch and have some calculated fun!

The 8^th Grade Lunchtime Football League is starting up soon. If you are interested in participating, please sign up at lunchtime in room 85 TODAY through Wednesday. All 8^th graders are welcomed!

Students, please power down all cell phones now. 

Friday, March 17, 2017

“None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act."

Seventh Graders! You did hear the announcements about the “Hey Maybe I’ll Apply to be a WEB Leader” informational meeting on Friday, right? Find out what it’s like to be a WEB Leader in the multimedia room at lunch next Tuesday and pick up an application form. All are welcome and encouraged to come on by, even if you’re just curious.

Sixth Graders! You’ve been listening to the announcements for seventh graders about becoming WEB Leaders, but did you know there’s also a chance for you to be involved in the WEB Program next year? You can become a member of what’s known as the A-TEAM. This responsible, organized and awesome crew helps make the WEB Program work and they also help run the lollipop sales. If you want to find out more, come to a lunchtime meeting next Friday in the multimedia room.

Attention 8^th Grade Girls: The annual Marin Teen Girl Conference is Sunday, March 26^th in San Rafael. Workshop topics include body image, respect, coping with others’ expectations, healthy relationships, what high school is really like and more! Breakfast, lunch, a goody bag and other gifts are included. For more information, check out the flyers on the bulletin board by the front desk or in the counseling wing. See your counselor with any questions or for information about scholarships.

The deadline for recognition of second trimester community service hours is Monday, March 20^th. Please turn in your signed forms to the Community First mailbox in the front desk cabinet. You can visit the Community First page on the MVMS website for more information.

Attention 7th graders your dance is on its way

And guess what? It lands on Saint Patrick’s Day

Glow in the dark is your dance’s theme

Get pumped, shout hooray, let out a scream

Because this dance is going to be the coolest of cool

It's TODAY, from 7-8:30, in the gym here at school

In order to get in, bring $10 and your student ID

It'll be so much fun, we promise, you'll see!

Seventh graders: Want to help choose the music for your dance? There are song suggestion boxes in the upper and lower 7^th grade pods. Drop your ideas for songs there by this afternoon because the DJ will not be taking suggestions at the dance.

Attention 8^th graders: Interested in becoming a member of the Cheerleading squad at Tam High next year? Tam High Varsity Cheerleaders will be on campus TODAY after school to hand out informational flyers and answer questions about Cheer at Tam.

Breakdancing TODAY in the gym at lunch!

Students, please power down all cell phones now. 

Thursday, March 16, 2017

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

Want to make some awesome crafts?  Come to Room 1 at lunch TODAY for the first meeting of the DIY Club. This week we’re making personalized dream catchers!

Seventh Graders! The “Hey, Maybe I’ll Apply to be a WEB Leader” information meeting is only five days away. Find out what it’s like to be a WEB Leader and get an application form Tuesday at lunch in the multi media room. You can come just to hear about it too- coming to the meeting doesn’t commit you to anything.

GSA meets TODAY at lunch in the multi media room. Bring your lunch and join us-everyone is welcome.

Students, please remember there is no skateboarding on the MVMS campus before school, during school or after school. Students who skateboard on campus will have their skateboards confiscated.

The deadline for recognition of second trimester community service hours is Monday, March 20^th. Please turn in your signed forms to the Community First mailbox in the front desk cabinet. You can visit the Community First page on the MVMS website for more information.

Attention 7th graders your dance is on its way

And guess what? It lands on Saint Patrick’s Day

Glow in the dark is your dance’s theme

Get pumped, shout hooray, let out a scream

Because this dance is going to be the coolest of cool

It's on March 17th, from 7-8:30, in the gym here at school

In order to get in, bring $10 and your student ID

It'll be so much fun, we promise, you'll see!

Seventh graders: Want to help choose the music for your dance? There are song suggestion boxes in the upper and lower 7^th grade pods. Drop your ideas for songs there by Friday afternoon because the DJ will not be taking suggestions at the dance.

Students, please power down all cell phones now. 

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

Want to make some awesome crafts?  Come to Room 1 at lunch Thursday for the first meeting of the DIY Club. This week we’re making personalized dream catchers!

Seventh Graders! Have you ever thought about maybe being a WEB Leader as an 8^th Grader and want to find out more about what it’s really like? Come to an informational meeting next Tuesday at lunch in the Multi Media Room to hear form the coordinators and some of this year’s WEB Leaders. Find out why you’d love it!

Attention 8^th Grade Girls: The annual Marin Teen Girl Conference is Sunday, March 26^th in San Rafael. Workshop topics include body image, respect, coping with others’ expectations, healthy relationships, what high school is really like and more! Breakfast, lunch, a goody bag and other gifts are included. For more information, check out the flyers on the bulletin board by the front desk or in the counseling wing. See your counselor with any questions or for information about scholarships.

Yearbook Club meets in Room 10 TODAY at lunch.

If you’d like to Breakdance come to the gym TODAY at lunch.

The deadline for recognition of second trimester community service hours is Monday, March 20^th. Please turn in your signed forms to the Community First mailbox in the front desk cabinet. You can visit the Community First page on the MVMS website for more information.

Attention 7th graders your dance is on its way

And guess what? It lands on Saint Patrick’s Day

Glow in the dark is your dance’s theme

Get pumped, shout hooray, let out a scream

Because this dance is going to be the coolest of cool

It's on March 17th, from 7-8:30, in the gym here at school

In order to get in, bring $10 and your student ID

It'll be so much fun, we promise, you'll see!

Students, please power down all cell phones now. 

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." – Albert Einstein

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 because of the danger of broken glass and please ask your parents to NOT bring beverages in takeout cups, as they spill in the cabinet and front office areas.

Mathletes meets TODAY in Ms. Ferreira’s room 33 at lunch. Come join us for calculated fun!

Beyond Differences meets TODAY at lunch in the multi-media room.

Seventh Graders! Seventh Graders!.  If you think you might be interested in becoming a WEB Leader next year, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 21, during lunch.  That’s a week from today- put it on your calendars now!

Attention 7th graders your dance is on its way

And guess what? It lands on Saint Patrick’s Day

Glow in the dark is your dance’s theme

Get pumped, shout hooray, let out a scream

Because this dance is going to be the coolest of cool

It's on March 17th, from 7-8:30, in the gym here at school

In order to get in, bring $10 and your student ID

It'll be so much fun, we promise, you'll see!

Is March Madness on your calendar?  It’s Wednesday, March 29^th right after school!  Come to the gym and shoot free throws to raise money for breast cancer research.  Everyone is invited whether you play basketball or not, teachers too!  There will be an event raffle and prizes for the top fundraisers.  Make sure to pick up a flyer and sponsor sheet at the front office and start getting your friends and family to sponsor you for each successful free throw shot you make.  Or go to www.boyzabc.org and sign up there!  A very special guest, Jennifer Azzi, will be attending to kick off the event!  Come to March Madness and meet the professional basketball player and Olympic champion, Jennifer Azzi!

Friday, March 10, 2017

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."

March Madness is coming to MVMS! BOYZ Against Breast Cancer is having its annual fundraiser on Wednesday, March 29^th. All MVMS students can participate in this fun and exciting activity to raise money for breast cancer research. Participants: come to the gym after school on March 29^th and see how many free throws you can make out of 100 attempts. Ask family and friends to pledge money for every shot you make. Prizes, raffles and a very special guest will be there to cheer you on! Watch for flyers and posters this week for more information. See you there!

Got a sweet tooth? Come buy cookies, brownies and donuts for a cause. Ms. Sterling's class will be holding a bake sale outside the 7^th grade area during lunch TODAY. All items are $1 each and the proceeds will all go to support the Raphael House, a homeless shelter for families in San Francisco.

Chess Club TODAY at lunch in room 91. Join us!

Seventh Graders, please listen up.  If you think you might be interested in becoming a WEB Leader next year, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 21 during lunch.  Keep your ears open for details throughout next week.

  Attention 7th graders your dance is on its way

And guess what? It lands on Saint Patrick’s Day

Glow in the dark is your dance’s theme

Get pumped, shout hooray, let out a scream

Because this dance is going to be the coolest of cool

It's on March 17th, from 7-8:30, in the gym here at school

In order to get in, bring $10 and your student ID

It'll be so much fun, we promise, you'll see!

Students, please power down all cell phones at this time.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart."

March Madness is coming to MVMS! BOYZ Against Breast Cancer is having its annual fundraiser on Wednesday, March 29^th. All MVMS students can participate in this fun and exciting activity to raise money for breast cancer research. Participants: come to the gym after school on March 29^th and see how many free throws you can make out of 100 attempts. Ask family and friends to pledge money for every shot you make. Prizes, raffles and a very special guest will be there to cheer you on! Watch for flyers and posters this week for more information. See you there!

Got a sweet tooth? Come buy cookies, brownies and donuts for a cause. Ms. Sterling's class will be holding a bake sale outside the 7^th grade area during lunch TODAY and Friday. All items are $1 each and the proceeds will all go to support the Raphael House, a homeless shelter for families in San Francisco.

GSA meets today at lunch in the multi-media room. Bring your lunch and join us.


Students, please turn off all cell phones and electronics at this time.