Eagle Newsletter
September 15, 2023
Upcoming Dates
September Observances
- September 23: First Day of Fall
- National Self Awareness Month
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
- National Suicide Prevention Month
Mesa Verde Events
- September 18: Professional Growth Day - No School
- September 19-22: Start With Hello Spirit Week
- September 20: Spirit Day - Wear Green
- September 21: Spirit Day - Wear Fall Colors
- September 20: ASL Workshop begins
- September 20: Math Club starts
- September 25-26, 28-29: Conference Week-Minimum Days (Block Schedule)
- September 27: Regular Late Start Schedule
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
NEW! Hispanic Heritage Month is here!
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, September 15th. Thank you to our families who have brought in items to showcase our Hispanic families. It is not too late to help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Please bring in pictures or items that represent your Hispanic culture. Pictures and items will be on display for all to see, and returned to you mid-October. If you would like to help us add titles to our collection, please visit the MVMS Amazon’s Library Wish List. Thank you for considering and we look forward to celebrating our MVMS Hispanic community!
NEW! Bike Permits will be required beginning October 2
A Bike Permit will be required for all bicycles, scooters, E-bikes and skateboards beginning Monday, October 2nd. If your student turned in the MVMS Student Bicycle/Scooter/E-Bike/Skateboard Parking Permit Application and passed the online quiz, an email will be sent out next week with information on how to pick up your Parking Permit. For students who turned in an application but did not pass the online quiz, you will receive a separate email with information on retaking the quiz in-person.
Click here for more information on the bike permits including the application and online quiz.
NEW! Temporary Bus Pass Extension
NEW! MVMS is Hiring
NEW! Eagle Envelope - Coming Soon!
You can also email us at mvmsfoundation@gmail.com anytime.
Thank you again for supporting our school!
www.mvmsfoundation.org
NEW! PTSA Membership Update...Winner, Winner!!
Our latest winner of a prize pack from The StretchLab in Torrey Highlands (gift certificate and goodies) is.....the family of 8th grader Violet R.!
There is still time! All members are entered into our opportunity drawings, just how many entries is based on your membership package. Next drawing...a gift certificate to Knotty Barrel!
Click HERE to join today!
New! The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot
NEW! September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month
Suicide is a national health problem and currently ranks as the second leading cause of death for ages 10-44. Suicide is also one of the most preventable types of death in our nation. We see the most positive change when families and school staff can work together to support students.
There are resources for parents and caregivers of children and teens. Click here for information regarding: signs of mental health challenges, ways to prevent suicidal ideation, ways to cope and manage a mental health challenge, where to go for help, tools for teens to use themselves, and more.
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
MVMS Math Club
Mesa Verde Math Club is starting September 20th. Registration and permission forms are now being collected. The Math Club is open to all students wanting to solve challenging math problems and compete in the Math Olympiad and/or as part of our school's MathCounts Competition Team. All members of math club will also have the opportunity to take the AMC8 and a select group of our members end up taking the AMC 10. Registration can be completed through MVMS's main webpage and follow the links to "CLUBS" under the tab "Student Life". Registration and Permissions form due by Friday, September 15th.
Join MVMS Quizbowl
Westview ASL Club
To join, please complete this form.
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.
Mesa Verde PTSA and Foundation
NEW! Mesa Verde Middle School Named a 2022-2024 National PTA School of Excellence
Help Support Mesa Verde Foundation with Box Tops For Education
It's easier than ever to collect Box Tops For Education to support the MVMS Foundation and Eagle students, faculty/staff, and improvement.
Here's How To Sign Up & Earn Money For Mesa Verde:
1. Download the Box Tops app, click HERE
2. Sign up for an account and set your school to Mesa Verde Middle School
3. You can earn money 2 ways:
- Scan physical store receipts with the app
- Forward your email/digital receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com directly from your email
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
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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Location: 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858) 538-5478
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