Eagle Newsletter
January 27, 2023
Upcoming Dates
February Observances
- Black History Month
- 2/12 - President Lincoln's Birthday
- 2/14 - Valentine's Day
- 2/20 - Presidents Day/Washington's Birthday
Mesa Verde Events
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
- 1/23-2/3 - Eagles Give Back Community Service (Donation Drive)
- 1/30 - Professional Growth Day (No School)
- 2/1 - PTSA Board Meeting at 6:00pm
- 2/17 - Minimum Day/Dismissal at 12:18pm
- 2/20-2/24 - District Recess/No School
NEW! And Our Spelling Bee Winner is...
Great job to all of our participants!
NEW! Eagles Give Back Service Project
The Mesa Verde Middle School ASB and PTSA are coordinating an Eagles Give Back Community Service in the form of a donation drive for The Ladle Fellowship of San Diego. They are a local ministry that provides clothing, personal care, and a hot meal weekly to those in need and without homes. This student led project will be collecting donations until Friday, February 3rd. Donations needed in new or good condition:
· Blankets
· Tarps
· Backpacks
· Sleeping Bags
· Socks
· Jackets
The Donation Bins will be placed in front of the office.
ASB students made an Amazon Charity List for easy shopping! Click HERE!
Let's support our students doing good work for their community!
NEW! PTSA Board Meeting
Dear MV Families,
Please join us for our February PTSA Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 1st at 6:00 pm.
You can attend in person at the Library, or on Zoom using this link (HERE)
We'd love to see you at the meeting!
Maha ElMeniawy
MVMS PTSA President
For any questions or concerns please contact mvmsptsapresident@gmail.com
NEW! Abraxas Parent/Staff Forum on Substance use!
Abraxas High School will be hosting a Parent/Staff forum on Substance use partnered with New Life House Sober Living on Wednesday, February 1st at 5:30pm. Please share the attached flyer with anyone you think may be interested. The event is for parents, guardians, and staff only (no students) in order for the attendees ton feel comfortable speaking and asking questions openly without hesitation.
NEW! Scooters and Alternative Vehicles
Click HERE!
Book Club! Next book: Blended!
Summary: Eleven-year-old Isabella’s blended family is more divided than ever in this “timely but genuine” (Publishers Weekly) story about divorce and racial identity from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper.
Advanced Art Student Show at MCASD
The Advanced Art students have been working with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla since October. They have had field trips to the museum, guest speakers in class, and have worked on individual projects with the theme of personal or social identity.
The culmination is to have their work on display at the museum in La Jolla from February 3-5. Please come support our MV artists by attending their show! Check the museum website for hours and ticket prices.
Mesa Verde Career Fair
On Friday, March 3rd from 11:30-1:00 p.m. we are planning a Career Fair in our gymnasium. There are 16 career clusters to explore! With so many different career clusters and pathways within those clusters we want to broaden our students' horizons and open their minds to the many opportunities that abound.
Can we count on you? We are looking for parent volunteers and community members who represent the above mentioned career clusters both at the professional (4-year college degree or more) and the paraprofessional (apprenticeship, certificate, 2-year college degree) levels.
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about their career and want to share that enthusiasm with middle schoolers! Students will want to know:
- Why did you choose this career?
- What training did you receive and where you went to college (if applicable)?
- If you could wave a magic want what is one thing you'd like to change about your career
- What is one thing you just love about your career?
*Students LOVE visuals, manipulatives and free stuff so bring your pens, pencils, frisbees, hats, water bottles, keychains, stickers, buttons, etc. Each student will receive a MVMS drawstring backpack at check-in.
READY TO VOLUNTEER? Please click here.
Want to learn more about Careers? Click on "Career Eploration" below.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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