Eagle Newsletter
October 6, 2023
Upcoming Dates
October Observances
- October 9: Columbus Day
- October 9: Indigenous People's Day (Native American Day)
- September 15-October 15: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
- October 31: Halloween
- Filipino American Heritage Month
- National Dessert Month
- National Depression Education and Awareness Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mesa Verde Events
October 10: Eagle Envelope Fundraiser (Pep Rally)
October 12: Recycle Day-Wear Blue
October 19: Minimum Day (Block Schedule/Odd) Dismissal at 12:18pm
- October 20: Minimum Day (Block Schedule/Even) Dismissal at 12:18pm
October 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon Week
October 30: Pumpkin Hunt (all day) and Pumpkin Bowling (lunch)
October 31: Halloween Costume Contest at Lunch
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
NEW! Bike Permits are required
As of October 2nd, bike permits are required for all bicycles, scooters, E-bikes and skateboards. If your student turned in the Permit Application and passed the online quiz, they should come into the front office to pick up their permit. MVMS will be conducting surprise Permit checks. We will be looking for permit# and names that match the bicycles, scooters, E-bikes and skateboards. Moving forward there will be consequences for bike permit violations.
1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Student Conference, review of requirements with staff member/administrator and written reflection
3rd offense: Student Conference, parent contact, possible safety class participation (with SRO contact)
4th offense: Student / parent conference with possible loss of bike parking privileges
NOTE: The privilege of parking the bike/scooter/E-bike/skateboard may be suspended or revoked by administration if a student does not obey the above, or other reasonable safety rules and regulations.
Click here for more information on the bike permits including the application and online quiz.
NEW! 2023 Eagle Envelope Fundraiser starts on Oct. 10th!
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! Join us for our 2nd Annual Eagle Envelope fundraiser, a direct donation opportunity where every dollar goes toward enhancing your child's education. Your generosity helps bridge funding gaps, supporting academics and nurturing social & emotional growth. Your support makes enriching learning possible.
Thank you for being a part of our mission!
Information will be coming home with your Eagle after our Pep Rally on Oct. 10th. Details can be found here.
NEW! Does your company match?
Here's how you can make a big impact:
1. Click on this link
2. Check if your company has a matching gift program
3. If they do, fill out the necessary forms or follow the process to initiate the matching gift
4. Share your enthusiasm with us by using the hashtag #EagleEnvelopeFundraiser and @mesverdems and @mesaverdeasb on your posts!
Together, we can reach our fundraising goals and empower our Eagles to reach for the stars!
Let's make this fundraiser a soaring success!
NEW! MVMS ASES After School Flag Football starts 10/12
MVMS ASES will be sponsoring After School Flag Football on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 12. All interested students are encouraged to pick up a registration packet from ASES Room 301 or click here for the online registration packet that will be available by the end of day Friday, October 6. All participating students must have a completed registration packet on file before joining after school flag football at MVMS.
This is the first year all PUSD middle schools will be participating in Flag Football after-school.
Any questions please contact:
Allison Baker; ASES Supervisor
ASES Room Phone: 858-538-5478 ext. 3301
ASES Cell: 858-922-6986
NEW! zoom presentation from the Amber Craig With Hope Foundation
Please join us for a zoom presentation from the Amber Craig With Hope Foundation on suicide awareness & prevention for parents and caregivers. The With Hope Foundation will be speaking with 7th and 8th grade students on Tuesday, October 24 through PE classes. Ahead of this presentation, they are offering a parent presentation on Wednesday, October 18 from 6-7:00 pm via Zoom. The parent presentation will discuss recognizing warning signs and risk factors, as well as how to talk with your child about suicide and mental health, and where to get help for your child.
Please register via this link. School Counselor Brooke Snow will email you a confirmation and a Zoom link.
Click here for more information on the With Hope Foundation.
Click here for more information and resources on suicide prevention & mental health supports.
NEW! Mesa Verde Foundation Trunk or Treat 2023
Any other questions, please email Jenny Oesterblad at mvmsfoundation@gmail.com
NEW! 2023-2024 MVMS Yearbook
The MVMS 2023-2024 yearbook is on sale now! Books are sold online only –
CLICK HERE to place your order. The last day to order your yearbook is Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered at the beginning of June.
We do not always have extra yearbooks in our final shipment. The only way to guarantee your student receives a yearbook is to order before the January deadline.
Yearbooks sold in June are $55.
Please contact Shawn Tran with any questions (stran@powayusd.com).
NEW! Shout out to Riha Das
Congratulations to Riha Das, a 7th grader here at MVMS! Her artwork, “Magical and Mystical Woods” has been selected for a Juried Exhibition and will be on display at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa from October 27 to November 5, 2023, and will also be in the running for the People’s Choice Award category. If you have a chance, please go visit the exhibit to see Riha’s art, as well as all the other submissions from talented artists. If you would like to participate in voting in the People’s Choice Award category, you can vote by completing this form.
TEMPORARY BUS PASS EXTENsion information
The expiration date has been extended to October 13th for temporary bus passes. Please go to your original online order to reprint your extended temporary bus pass. When transportation delivers the bus passes to MVMS, your student will be notified.
Click here for transportation information.
Any other questions, please contact transportation at 858-748-0010 Ext. 2061
Smart tools for schools
The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at San Marcos Elementary School 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos CA 92069 (Drive Thru Event). Since July 2023 the partnership between SDCOE and Computers2Kids has provided over 1,288 refurbished computers to 797 San Diego families. We hope your families are able to benefit from this event. Click on this link for more details.
Any questions, please call (858) 200-9788 or programs@c2sdk.org
More Than A Meal Application
More Than A Meal is a program which can provide support to your family. Families who qualify for assistance may qualify for additional support including discounts on fees for SAT, ACT, AP tests, home internet costs, passes for public transportation, and application fees associated with colleges and universities. Please complete the online application or the paper application which can be obtained from the Front Office (only one application per family).
Mt. Carmel Football Games Announcement
Mt. Carmel Football Games
All middle school students attending Mt. Carmel football games must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Groups of students will no longer be allowed to enter with the parent of another student. Middle school students who attempt to enter without their parent or legal guardian will be denied admission to the game.
MVMS is Hiring
The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot
6th Grade Camp Letter
MVMS School Library in Need of Volunteer
The Mesa Verde library is looking for parent volunteers to help during our busy lunch periods:
- Mon/Tues/Thu/Friday: 11:30 to 1:00
- Wednesdays: 11:20 to 12:45
No experience necessary. Flexible schedules - you can choose to volunteer once a week, once a month, etc. Please contact Heather Ryan hryan@powayusd.com for more information.
Clubs
Join MVMS Quizbowl
Are You Interested in After-School Sports at Mesa Verde?
Are you interested in after-school sports at Mesa Verde? Please complete the interest survey Link.
Counseling Corner
new! School Counseling Quarterly
Mesa Verde PTSA and Foundation
Mesa Verde Middle School Named a 2022-2024 National PTA School of Excellence
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
General Information
Attendance Guidelines
Click HERE for more information regarding:
- Reporting Absence Form
- Clearing Absences
- Off Campus Passes (Early Release)
- Tardies
Health Guidelines
- Medication Procedures
- Mandatory Health Screenings
- Medical P.E. Exemption
- Immunization Information
parent education
In the Community
Rancho Penasquitos Recreational Basketball League
Rancho Penasquitos Recreational Basketball League registration is from Sept. 1 thru Nov. 15 and games will start Jan 6, 2024. The league is open to 3rd grade and up.
Click HERE to register today.
Calendar
Full Bell Schedule
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.
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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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mesa-Verde-Middle-1493083354314112
Twitter: @MesaVerdeMS