MVMS Eagle Newsletter
November 15, 2019
Gratitude Week
With Thanksgiving in a few weeks, Mesa Verde will be hosting Gratitude Week during the week of November 18th. There will be lunchtime activities all week to promote a spirit of gratitude.
- Monday: Be Thankful Where You Come From. Dress up to reflect a part of where you come from (country, family tradition, etc.).
- Tuesday: Appreciate the Love. Wear red and pink to express appreciation to family and friends.
- Wednesday: Thankful Eagles. Wear MVMS gear and/or colors.
- Thursday: We're Grateful for YOU...You Matter. Wear yellow for Suicide Prevention
- Friday: Thankful for the Earth. Wear green, blue or earth-related apparel.
Adopt A Family
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time when we support families in need of a little extra assistance making ends meet and providing gifts for their children this holiday season. This year, we are collecting gift cards only. You can donate two ways:
Your child’s classroom may be collecting gift cards
You can drop off a gift card to the MVMS front desk
Gift card collection will take place from November 4 to December 7. Any denomination or type is appreciated! Popular gift cards include Target, Vons, Old Navy, Walmart. Thank you for supporting our community.
** If your family is in need of assistance this holiday season, please contact Lisa Marcotte at lmarcotte@powayusd.com.
DID YOU KNOW?
Club Live/Save Promise Club
Club Live/Save Promise Club is a positive student leadership club that focus's on students making healthy and safe choices. We have ice breaker activities, are involved in community events, and are advocates for a drug free, safe, healthy life style! This club meets in the Eagle Center every Monday during both lunch periods. Come join us on Mondays!
EAGLE INFO
Yearbooks On Sale Through December
BUY YOUR MVMS YEARBOOK TODAY! Families can access our online store via Walsworth. Books are $40 until the end of December. After that we cannot ensure there will be a book for you in June. Don’t wait!
Ride Safe
Free and Reduced Meal Application
2019-2020 GATE Testing Information
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) involves services for students whose cognitive needs may require modified classroom curriculum and instruction to accommodate their learning differences and ensure their achievement. Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7.
Test Date (Only 1 Test Opportunity)
Mesa Verde Middle School
January 15, 2020
Test Request Submission Window
September 9 through November 22, 2019
To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 22: Principal's Chat
November 18-22: Gratitude Week. See details above.
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break. No school.
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