Eagle Newsletter
April 28, 2023
Upcoming Dates
April Observances
- National Arab American Heritage Month
- 4/22: Earth Day
Mesa Verde Events
- 4/28: Minimum Day- Dismissal at 12:18/All Periods
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
NEW! Full CAASPP Testing Schedules
NEW! It's Gonna Be May Spirit Week
May Spirit Week will be Tuesday, May 2nd thru Friday, May 5th.
Tuesday: Floral/Spring Spirit Day
Wednesday: Sunglasses Spirit Day
Thursday: Star Wars Spirit Day
Friday: Disney Day/School Spirit Day
NEW! MVMS Staff Appreciation Week May 8-12
You can show up for them in two important ways:
- Write a letter of thanks to your students’ teachers and staff who make a difference in your students life. Your student can deliver or you can drop off at the front office Monday-Wednesday.
- Help us bring them a treat day! Sign up (HERE) to donate items and deliver by Monday, May 8 or Tuesday, May 9.
Here are the directories to help you say thank you to a MVMS staff member!
Thank you to Melissa Doctor for organizing the staff lunch on behalf of PTSA and Foundation!
We look forward to celebrating our staff!
NEW! 6th Grade Olympics
6th Grade Olympics is back, and we need your help to make this great event a success.
Please click HERE and sign up for one or more slots.
Thank you for your amazing help.
NEW! Congratulations to MVMS Science Olympiad Winners
(Attached is a photo of Rohin Das receiving the medals for himself and his partner Rishab who was out of town).
NEW! Military Appreciation Month
Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show their appreciation and honor the sacrifices for troops past and present (link). We would like to celebrate our military families at Mesa Verde. Please help us recognize family members of our military personnel by sharing your photos and memories with us. Please reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
NEW! Jewish American Heritage Month
We would like to celebrate our Jewish community by showcasing artifacts, items, photos and memorabilia in the library. If you would like to share, please bring your item(s) to the Front Office. Everything will be returned in late May. Questions? Looking for more information? You can find out more by visiting The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History site and the Jewish American Heritage Month site. Please reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
NEW! Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We would like to celebrate our Asian American & Pacific Islander community by showcasing artifacts, items, photos and memorabilia in the library. If you would like to share, please bring your item(s) to the Front Office. Everything will be returned in late May. Questions? Looking for more information? Find out more by visiting the Asian/Pacific American Heritage site. Please reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
NEW! Westview HS Wolverine Summer Field Hockey Camp
Cost: It will be a flat fee of $200 to participate. This will help us rent the field, pay our coaches, and everything else goes straight to our program for the season. Fee is $200 even if you cannot attend all 6 sessions.
Questions? Contact Coach Dana Hemingway at fieldhockey.westview@gmail.com
Please complete this google form to hold your spot and help us get an idea of how many girls will be participating! I will be sending out information on how to officially sign up once that is live on Westview's website.
Project Counter the Orange Update
We would like to take this time to highlight a special member of our PUSD community who played an important role. Emilia Ellegaard, former MVMS student, volunteered their time and Scout friends to prepare all the columns for students to paint. The hours of work Emilia provided was critical to the timeline and setting up the student artists for success. We are truly thankful for Emilia and Troop 682G for supporting Project Counter the Orange!
Read a few words from Emilia: “Hello! My name is Emilia Ellegaard and I am from Troop 682G, out of Poway. I went to Mesa Verde several years ago and am now a senior at Westview High School. You may have noticed that the the lunch area has been transforming these last few weeks: this is for Project Counter the Orange! I have been collaborating with the Mesa Verde PTSA and students and families, like you, to help highlight the importance of art and culture in our community. Through this collaboration, I have been able to work my Eagle Scout Project and help prepare the lunch area for student's paintings. I enlisted the help of my fellow scouts and family members on April 1st, to prepare the concrete columns for your murals and couldn't be happier with the results. I am overjoyed to help bring color, art, culture, and a sense of fun and community to Mesa Verde! Thank you to the PTSA, the Mesa Verde custodians, and administration for all the support!”
You can see Emilia's work HERE.
family fun fest~fun for all ages
Taking you beyond imagination
Suicide Prevention Webinar
San Diego County Office of Education is offering a free Parent Webinar regarding Suicide Prevention 101: Recognizing Signs and What to Do. This is a free webinar that will be held in English and Spanish on May 4th.
make a difference in the future at MVMS/success begins here
Upcoming CAASPP Assessments
A notification regarding the upcoming California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessment went out on Thursday. See the notification below for more information including Mesa Verde's Testing Schedule.
After School Enrichment Program
Please contact Mr. Floyd for more information.
Dropping Off Items
Scooters and Alternative Vehicles
Click HERE!
Follow our MVMS ASB Instagram!
Mesa Verde PTSA and Foundation
Be sure to check out Mesa Verde PTSA and Mesa Verde Foundation to find out how families can support MVMS and how to get involved
MVMS Newsletter, Website, Social Media Requests
If you have information you would like included in our weekly newsletter, social media, email, or website, etc. please use this form to submit your request. Your request does NOT guarantee that your information will be included. Please note that we may edit your submission (content, length, etc.) but will contact you if our edits would change or remove pertinent information. Please submit by 3:00pm on Thursdays for inclusion in the weekly Eagle Newsletter.
COUNSELING CORNER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The difference between a Guest, a Visitor and a Volunteer as per the PUSD Board Policies
1. A Visitor is defined as an individual who, with school district authorization, attends a student performance, special event, festival, open house, back-to-school event, sports event, athletic competition, etc. A visitor may either be accompanied or unaccompanied by school district staff. Designated school district administrative personnel are to make this determination. A visitor is usually not required to sign a registry.
Example: Your school is being recognized for achievement and members of SDCOE are coming to watch students or your school is hosting a Jr. Olympic competition.
2. A Guest is defined as an individual who, with school district approval, assists students, schools, and teachers on a non-regular basis or who individually observes a classroom or activity. A guest may also assist with educational programs or with special events on an occasional or infrequent basis. A guest shall immediately report his or her presence at the school office or at the designated school location upon arrival at the school and sign a guest registry.
Example: Your school is hosting the book fair, a play where parents are coming to watch, or a teacher needs help in the classroom with a one- or two-day tie-dye t-shirt project for the jog-a-thon. A class is hosting a party or a fun run.
3. A Volunteer is defined as an individual who, with school district authorization, voluntarily assists school districts, schools, educational programs, or students on a regular and ongoing basis. A volunteer is required to complete a Volunteer Application and have a Megan’s Law Background Check or a State and/or Federal Background Check completed.
Example: A parent is assisting with a weekly and ongoing project such as the running club or Lego league. A grandparent is helping in music or art classes weekly. A field trip chaperone and/or driver (usually requires Level 1 and 2 applications).
If someone is coming to help in the class only one or two times, they are not considered volunteers therefore do not need to fill out a Level 1 application.
Click here for steps on becoming a volunteer.
Attendance Information
Full Bell Schedules
Parent Education Courses
Please visit PUSD's Parent Education website to search for the course you are interested in and enroll directly through the website. Please note, scholarships are available to parents who may be in need. Parent can contact the Caring Connections Center for more information.
CONTACT US
If you are unsure of who to contact about a matter, please email us at MVMS@powayusd.com and your message will be answered or forwarded to the correct person.
Mesa Verde Middle School
9:00am-3:00pm (W)
Email: MVMS@powayusd.com
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/MS/MVMS/Home
Location: 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858) 538-5478
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mesa-Verde-Middle-1493083354314112
Twitter: @MesaVerdeMS