Eagle Newsletter
December 9, 2022
Upcoming Dates
December Observances
- Chanukah (12/18-12/26)
- Christmas (12/25)
- Kwanzaa (12/26-1/1)
Mesa Verde Events
Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear black, purple, or teal
November 28-December 13: Holiday Helpers
December 12-16: MVMS Spirit Days
December 12-16: MVMS Book Fair
December 16: Minimum Day All Periods
December 19-January 2: District Recess
NEW! Get Your MVMS Spirit Wear for the Holidays!
NEW! Candy Buy Back Results!
NEW! Spelling Bee Season is Here!
- Click HERE for the Definitions.
- Click HERE for the School Spelling Bee List.
- Click HERE for the 2023 Word of the Champions List.
All students will be invited to participate in a classroom spelling bee in early January. The winner of each classroom spelling bee will be invited to the MVMS Spelling Bee in late January.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ferguson.
The Scholastics Book Fair is Back!
The Scholastic Book Fair is December 12th through December 16th. Hours are Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Friday 8am-12:45pm and late-start Wednesday 8:00 – 9:15am. Scholastic Book Fair Flyers are coming home with your child on Friday, Dec. 9. Parents are welcome to shop anytime! Update your teacher’s classroom library by buying them a book from their Classroom Wish List. NEW! Access to shop The Scholastic Store Online and earn rewards for your school with every purchase when you click 'Shop Now' from this page "Shop Scholastic books online" Dec. 9 – Dec. 16. Explore thousands of best-selling books, collections, new releases, educational toys, games, and more. All online items priced as marked. All orders ship home! vWe accept the following payment methods at our Fair: Cash, Credit Cards, Checks (Payable to the school) and (NEW) Student eWallet. Click HERE for video on how to us eWallet. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS (unless an item is defective).
Book Fair proceeds benefit the Mesa Verde PTSA, Teachers and Library.
Thanks for your support and see you at the Book Fair!
Any questions?
Maha El Meniawy
mesaverdebookfair@gmail.com
Mesa Verde PTSA Book Fair Chair
MVMS Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
NEW! 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.
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.
Holiday Helpers
Help a Mesa Verde family this holiday season! Please drop off gift cards at the front office or to Ms. Fitzherbert in Room 331. We are accepting gift cards to assist with groceries, gas, stores, restaurants, etc.
Donations will be accepted until the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 13th. Thank you for all of your support!
After School ASES Basketball
PTSA Membership Update
Last week, membership packets should have come home with your students. Be sure to check your students' backpacks! We apologize for the delay due to Hurricane Ian.
Not yet a member? It's not too late! You can still join today to support our school community and take advantage of the Eagle Discount Card for the year and the ID holder for student members. Click here to join!
Thank you again for your support and patience! Any questions, please email MVMSptsamembership@gmail.com.
Kristin O'Bannon
Membership Chair, MVMS PTSA
Book Club on Wednesday morning in the library!
Order Your 2022-2023 MVMS Yearbook
Support Mesa Verde with AmazonSmile
Sumner Absentee/Retake Picture Day
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
School Counseling Services and Support Guide
Check out our School Counseling services and Support guide: https://www.smore.com/d2c9z-mvms-school-counseling
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attendance Information
What To Do When My Child is Sick?
Does Your Student Need Medication at School?
Full Bell Schedules
CALENDAR
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