Eagle Newsletter
December 4, 2020
Parade of Lights December 16th
A fun holiday event for all our families. Join us on Wednesday, December 16th from 6:45-7:30 for our first ever PTSA Parade of Lights.
Decorate your vehicle, throw on those ugly sweaters, and drive through our event to see and be seen! Prizes for best theme.
Several of our fabulous band students will play live holiday music as you cruise slowly through the sixth grade parking lot. There will be decorations and a photo stop. No cost - just bring your holiday spirit. Might be a good night to head over to Christmas Card Lane before or after.
We can use some help decorating the afternoon of the event. Sign up here
January 19, 2021 Reopening Information
Full details from recent email here.
Because we need to keep class sizes down, we won't be able to have the entire group who chose on-campus back every day.
We are dividing the students who chose on-campus into two groups:
- Last name A-L will attend on Monday-Tuesdays
- Last name M-Z will attend Wednesday-Thursdays
We understand that this alpha split may not work for everyone. We will try to honor requests, but cannot guarantee it.
If you want to change your summer commitment or to request a change to the A-L/M-Z split, please complete a separate survey for each child who attends MVMS by Friday, December 11, 2020.
If your commitment from the summer is the same and if you are fine with the alpha split of A-L on Monday-Tuesdays and M-Z on Wednesday-Thursdays for on-campus learning, there is no need to take the survey!
Click HERE to take the survey.
We will have two more parent forums: December 9 and January 13.
Next Virtual Parent Forum
Yearbook Photo
We have only had about 25% of students do this so far, so please don't delay!
PTSA Dine Out
Attention Students - An Hour of Code
One of Mesa Verde's teachers, Ms. Doty, will hold an Hour of Code for a very limited number of Mesa Verde students next Friday, December 11. Students, if you are interested, please be sure to fill out the form that was sent to you through your Canvas page.
To find out more or to participate on your own, please click here.
Upcoming SWENext Meeting
Our next MVMS SWE Next Club meeting is on Wednesday, December 16th at 3 pm via zoom. We will learn about the Engineering Design process, play a game, give out prizes, and discuss the new engineering challenge. Newcomers, please sign up here. A zoom link will be emailed 1-2 days before.
Holiday Assistance Program
2020 has been more challenging than we ever imagined. We know that many families are experiencing changes and uncertainty as we approach the holiday season. MVMS is still committed to helping families in our community who may need some additional support this year. If you are able to donate a gift card this season, please drop it off at the front desk or mail it in. Your generosity is appreciated.
Mesa Verde Book Club
Please join us for the Eagle Book Club. See flyer for more information. Sign up for Book Club here. Participants will be contacted via email with a zoom invitation link. It's not too late to join!
Did You Know...
Did you know your generous donation to the Foundation may easily be DOUBLED?! Many companies in our community have programs that match employee donations to qualified charitable organizations, such as the Mesa Verde Foundation. Please check with your HR department, or use this link to see if your company offers matching. Doubling your gift can be as easy as making a phone call or sending an email to your company! If you have any questions or need assistance regarding corporate matching, please contact our treasurer, Carolyn Russell at mvmsfoundationtreasurer@gmail.com.
Please consider donating to the MVMS Foundation for our Annual Fall Pledge Drive to support these and so many other incredible programs. Donations can be made online at https://mvmsfoundation.org/pledgedrive.html. We rely on our parent community to make this school everything it can be for our students.
Thank you for your support!
Yearbooks On Sale
The MVMS 2020-2021 yearbook is on sale now! Purchase at yearbookforever.com. Books are $40 and sold only online! Sales will close soon, as we must submit an order to our publisher, and then we cannot guarantee a book for you in June.
No Place For Hate Pledge
Take the Pledge today. We have rolled out the No Place for Hate pledge across our classes. Please view the Smore below for the link to a Google form to sign the Pledge. ALL Students, Staff, and Parents can take the Pledge! Help us fight bias and hate in our MVMS community.
Our first lesson for all students will be the week after we return from Thanksgiving.
PTSA Information
Your PTSA Needs You
ASB Corner
Winter Wonders Spirit Days
Every Friday in December will be a Winter Wonders Spirit Days
- 12/11: Frozen Friday - Throw on some cold weather gear!
- 12/20: Festive Friday - Wear something that celebrate your holiday/winter traditions.
Mask Donation Drive
Mesa Verde Clubs
Club Interests
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Season of Gratitude
Resource Guide for Students and Parents
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
December 8: PTSA Dine Out at Flippin' Pizza. Be sure to mention Mesa Verde when ordering.
December 9: Parent Forum 7:00 on Zoom
December 16: Parade of Lights 6:45-7:30 PM
December 21 - January 1: Holiday Break
Student & Parent Resources
Tech Support
Please email pusdithelp@powayusd.com if you need assistance with Canvas, MyPLAN, Zoom, or Chromebooks.
Contact Us
CONTACT US
General Questions?
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
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