MVMS Eagle Newsletter
August 23, 2019
WELCOME BACK EAGLES!
First Day of School Pictures
EAGLE NOTES
Check Those Backpacks
Letters along with a teal envelope were sent home with students earlier this week. Parents, please check the backpacks for this letter from MVMS Foundation.
The Foundation's primary fundraisers are the Fall Fund Drive (which is the letter in your child's backpack) and the Fun Run in the spring.
To donate now, please click here.
Follow MVMS Foundation:
- Facebook: Mesa Verde MS Foundation
- Instagram: @MVMS_Foundation
Award Winning Yearbook
Be sure to order your award-winning MVMS yearbook!
The book is created by a dedicated group of 8th graders who do all the photography, journalism, and layout; they work throughout the school year to capture and tell the story of Mesa Verde students. It continues to rack up blue ribbons in the San Diego county competition!
Books will be for sale this year ONLINE for $40. You will receive an email from Walsworth, our publishing company, on Saturday, August 24th. Just click the link in the email, and it will take you to the online store.
If you have any trouble with your online purchase, please email Mrs. Kangas.
Volunteers Needed
- Mon/Tues/Th/Fri 11:00 am to 12:40 pm
- Wednesdays 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Please contact Heather Ryan for more details.
REMINDERS
Picture Day for 8th Grade
8th grade students, don't forget to dress to impress for your school pictures on Monday, August 26th.
Textbook Distribution
7th Grade
Monday, August 26th
8th Grade
Tuesday, August 27th
Back To School Night
Back To School Night
PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES
Surviving and Thriving in Middle School
Learn to bring out the best in your teen; increase respect, responsibility and give consequences that work. Teach your teen the skills to prevent negative influences based on Active Parenting of Teens, a fun and evidence-based program by Michael Popkin, Ph.D.
Recommended textbook: This book will be available for purchase the night of the class. Fee $16.00
Date: Wednesday, 09/25/19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Mesa Verde Middle School
Class Fee:
$16.00 - individual
$27.00 - couple (for couple enrollment call 1-858-668-4024)
Sorry, no refunds. Scholarships available upon request, please contact the Caring Connections Center at (858) 668-4084.
For more details and to enroll, click here.
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
Welcome Back Breakfast
6th Grade Orientation
Mesa Verde hosted WEB 6th Grade Orientation before the first day of school where they participated in various activities to get to know the campus, connect with friends, faculty and administration, and peer buddies in upper grades. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, it was the first time for Mesa Verde to participate in WEB which stands for "Where Everybody Belongs".
Check out the feature on CBS 8 here.
Principal Chat
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 26: School Pictures for 8th Grade & Textbook Distribution for 7th Grade
August 27: Textbook Distribution for 8th Grade
September 2: Labor Day
September 4: Back To School Night
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