Eagle Newsletter
March 26, 2021
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 26: Last day to sign up for CyberPatriot
March 30: Deadline for incoming sixth graders to choose elective course
March 31: Deadline for Intradistrict Transfer Requests (IDTs)
April 2: Deadline for OCIS application for 2021-22 School Year
April 2: Last day to apply for Westview AVID (current 8th graders)
April 2: Racial Equity Community Conversation
April 5: Mesa Verde Book Club
April 19: ASES Enrollment for 2021-22 School Year begins
April 22: Racial Equity Community Conversation
Index of Information
NEW! before a title within the newsletter denotes that it is a new posting this week.
- Volunteers Needed (action)
- Eagle Shout Outs
- CyberPatriot Season 2 Sign-ups (action)
- Incoming Sixth Grade Information
- Intradistrict Transfer Requests (action)
- Attention OCIS-PE Students
- PTSA Board Nominees
- ASES Enrollment (action)
- Yearbook Sales Re-opened (action)
- Final Call to Submit Your Photos (action)
- Racial Equity Community Conversations (action)
- We Are Hiring (action)
- Westview Course Selection
- AVID
- Social-Emotional Learning Activities
- Mesa Verde Clubs
- Parent Education Upcoming Courses (action)
- Parent Resources
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to the parents who volunteered this past week. Your help was much appreciated.
Eagle Shout Outs
Action: CyberPatriot Season 2 Sign-ups
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks.
Spots are only for current 6th and 7th graders for the '21-'22 season. Practice sessions start in April. Space is limited! Please fill out the google form below by 5:00 PM on March 26th to tell us you are interested in the program and will attend a Zoom meeting (Time and Date TBD). For questions please contact Debjani Bose at mvmscyber@gmail.com.
NEW! Incoming Sixth Grade Information
Intradistrict Transfer Requests
For students who live in the PUSD boundaries and would like to attend another PUSD school, PUSD will accept Intradistrict Transfer requests for the 2021-2022 school year from February 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. through March 31, 2021, at 5 p.m. During that time period, there will be a link on the PUSD webpage to submit a transfer request.
For students who live in another school district and would like to attend a PUSD school, PUSD will accept Interdistrict Attendance Permit requests for the 2021-2022 school year starting February 1, 2021. Please note that the document must first be signed by your district of residence before it is submitted to PUSD.
Decisions on transfers are made by the Student Attendance and Discipline Office, not Mesa Verde.
Attention OCIS-PE Students
Application for OCIS-PE for the Fall 2021-2022 is due on April 2nd. Please download the application here. If necessary, you can request a hard copy from our office. If you plan to continue OCIS-PE next year you must submit a new application for 2021-2022 school year.
Racial Equity Community Conversation
2021-2022 PTSA Board Nominees
Our annual PTSA Association Meeting, where we hope to elect the board for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year will take place in less than two weeks on Wednesday, April 7th at 7pm (zoom details forthcoming). PTSA Members, please join us for the meeting and exercise your right to vote!
For those who may not know, the PTSA cannot legally function without a Treasurer. Without the support of volunteers, we will be forced to disband the PTSA at Mesa Verde. This will jeopardize continuing school programs, such as: Reflections Art Program, Staff Appreciation Week, Welcome Back to School events, Parent Programs, Scholastic Book Fair, and much more.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
If you have questions about our elections or would like to run for an office, please contact me directly. Note: Should you not want to take on a board position, but would still like to be involved, we are looking for individuals to chair our Hospitality and Volunteer committees.
Thank you for your support!
Jennifer Antinone, Nominating Committee Chair/Parliamentarian
jennifer@antinone.com
At present, your MVMS PTSA nominating committee has put forth the following slate of nominees for your consideration:
NEW! ASES Enrollment for 2021-22 School Year
The Mesa Verde ASES program enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins April 19, 2021. Students can enroll in the before-school, after-school, or both before/after school programs.
Enrollment will be conducted entirely online beginning April 19, 2021. Complete the Priority Enrollment form or through the link posted on the ASES page of the MVMS website.
If you have any questions, please contact Allison Baker at abaker@powayusd.com.
Yearbook Sales Re-opened
UPDATED: Final Call to Submit Your Photos
FINAL CALL to send us your pictures for the yearbook! Go to https://snap.yearbookforever.com/index.html#/upload/013410, code eagles. Here is a list of picture ideas you could send in. Our deadline is quickly approaching, so this will be the LAST time we ask for photos.
We Are Hiring
As we work to open schools for our students, we are in need of Instructional Assistants to assist with the supervision of students and WE ARE HIRING! Starting Pay is $15.13/hr. We have several openings for 6 hour per day positions (8:00-2:30 daily). These are limited term assignments that will go through the end of the school year. If you or someone you know might be interested, please apply using the link below!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS
NEW! Westview Course Selection
Hey 8th Graders! Do you have questions about course selection for Westview? Are you unsure which courses are best for you? Good news! The Westview Counselors are available for 10-minute meetings with incoming 9th grade families.
Click on the link for the Counselor that applies to your last name.
- Alisa Berner (A-Fel) - CLICK HERE
- Vanessa Ho (Fem-Lim) - CLICK HERE
- Katie Ramirez (Lin-Rog) - CLICK HERE
- Christine Cudmore (Roh-Z) - CLICK HERE
AVID
Attention 8th Graders heading to Westview! Are you interested in AVID? Do you want to learn more about the AVID program in high school? Ready to apply? Check out the AVID Westview Poster for my information about the program and how to apply! Deadline to apply is April 2.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
NEW! Social-Emotional Learning Activities
This week we are offering two fun mindfulness activities: Neurotrophic Art (very cool!) and a Mindful Morning activity to get your mornings started on the right foot.
Mesa Verde Clubs
Book Club Needs You!
Club Live
Come join Club Live/Save Promise Club. Members of Club Live/Save Promise club learn to be a positive student leader on and off campus.
Club Live Zoom Meeting
When: first and third Wednesdays of every month.
Where: via Zoom. Click here to join us.
Meeting ID: 795 849 2578
Passcode: 976884
ASB NEWS
PARENT EDUCATION
Free Positive Parenting Program via Zoom
We are pleased to share that due to an overwhelming response we are offering an additional Teen Positive Parenting Program in English for FREE via ZOOM! This webinar series is designed for parents and will address raising responsible teenagers while improving family communication. The webinar series that were offered in English and Spanish in January and February had positive reviews and feedback and were beneficial to our PUSD parents and families.
When: Wednesdays, March 17th, March 24th, and March 31st 2021 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Parents, if you are interested in attending click here or contact the Caring Connections Center to RSVP at (858) 668-4084 or email: vephraim@powayusd.com.
Student & Parent Resources
Resource Guide for Students and Parents
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