Eagle Newsletter
March 22, 2024
Upcoming Dates
March Observances
- National Women's History Month
- Red Cross Month
- Irish American Heritage Month
- Ramadan: March 10 thru April 9
- March 10: Daylight Savings Time
- March 11-April 9: Ramadan
- March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- March 19: First Day of Spring
- March 31: Easter
- March 31:Cesar Chavez Day
Mesa Verde Events
- March 25-28: Tickets on Sale ($5) for Movie Party
- March 29: Movie Party
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
New! Course Selection for 2024-2025
Current 6th Grade Families:
On Monday, March 25th, your 6th grader will be hearing about their elective choices for next school year. School Counselors will present the elective course options and how to enter their choices into Synergy Student Vue. On Monday, you will receive an email with all of the information that was presented to your student. Students will have until Sunday, March 31st at 11:59pm to enter their choices into their Synergy Student Vue portal. ALL students must select THREE electives: a #1 course request and 2 alternate course requests.
Current 7th Grade Families:
On Monday, April 1st, your 7th grader will be hearing about their elective choices for next school year. School Counselors will present the elective course options and how to enter their choices into Synergy Student Vue. On Monday, you will receive an email with all of the information that was presented to your student. Students will have until Sunday, April 7th at 11:59pm to enter their choices into their Synergy Student Vue portal. ALL students must select THREE electives: a #1 course request and 2 alternate course requests.
More information to come!
New! April is School Library Month
April marks the celebration of school librarians and libraries, recognizing it as an essential role in transforming learning. This infographic indicates the positive impact school librarians have on student achievement. Help us celebrate the library by creating a display and/or donating a book from the Wish List.
New! Next Book Club book: Front Desk
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.
Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.
Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.
Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?
It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?
New! Calling all 7th graders
Interested leading and mentoring our 6th graders and new students as they transition into MVMS next year? Come by the library at lunch on Wednesday or Thursday, March 27th & 28th, to learn more about WEB (Where Everyone Belongs)! Families and students, please click on the video below and check out our website to learn more.
New! Arab American Heritage Month is coming
Arab American Heritage Month (link) is celebrated annually in April, recognizing the achievements of Arab Americans across the country. The theme this year is “celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity”. If you would be interested in celebrating an Arab American Heritage display in the library and/or donating a book to the library (wish list), we will be truly appreciative. Reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com) if you have any questions. Thank you!
New! Office Hours
MVMS Administration Office Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 7:30am-3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:45am-3:00pm
On Wednesdays, the staff will be participating in professional time and the office will open at 8:45am. Also, there will be one Wednesday a month when the office will not open until 9:00am for the MVMS All-Staff Meeting.
Thank you for your support.
New! Summer 2024 Badminton Camp
Registration is now open for the Summer 2024 Badminton Camp.
Date: June 17-August 1, 2024
Location: MVMS
Contact Info: MK3sportz@gmail.com
MARCH MOVIE PARTY
The March Movie Party is on Friday March 29th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Tickets will be on sale Monday March 25th through Thursday March 28th, no tickets will be sold on the day of the event. To purchase a ticket, students must have a signed and completed permission slip. There are two signatures that are required, so please be sure to complete both parts. Please print and sign the permission slips attached below or have your student pick one up in the front office.
Tickets to this event are $5.
At the event snacks and drinks will be provided.
Spring Pickleball Series
The March Madness Pickleball Festival will be held Sunday, March 24 at Mesa Verde Middle School. Beginner time will be from 8am-11am and the Intermediate time will be from 12pm-4pm. The cost for each player will be $75 and all players get 5 games minimum. Register by March 18th to get a 10% discount and the final registration will be March 22nd. A fun social event will follow at 5pm at the Knotty Barrel.
Any questions, please email MK3sportz@gmail.com
Please click here to register.
PUSD 2024-2025 Continuing Student Registration has Opened!
Online Continuing Student Registration has opened for students currently enrolled in Poway Unified schools grades TK-11, returning for the 2024-25 school year. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2024-2025 school year. Please email your current Principal as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year.
This annual digital process will allow a family with multiple children to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
Continuing Registration Steps:
1. Start on our Continuing Registration webpage.
2. Login and complete the digital registration packet online at the ParentVue portal: https://sis.powayusd.com/Packet
3. Review and complete the required forms located at the conclusion of the process. A packet is not considered finalized until this step is completed.
Please note: MEDICATION FORMS or ADDITIONAL SIGNED SITE SPECIFIC FORMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNTIL SCHOOL BEGINS IN AUGUST FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
Technical Help:
Forgot your username or password? Need technical help? You can retrieve your username as well as reset your password by visiting https://password.powayusd.com and clicking the button that represents the help you require. Technical help is also available by sending an email to accounthelp@powayusd.com
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important process.
The PUSD Enrollment Team
Introducing Mesa Verde's Special Education Parent Ambassador!
Mesa Verde is so excited to introduce our new Special Education Parent Ambassador, Christina Bunch! Parent Ambassadors are mentors who support and enlighten fellow parents of student with IEPs and those seeking direction as they consider Special Education supports and services. Parent Ambassadors bring experience and perspective of parents of children with disabilities to encourage collaboration between parents, students, and school personnel. Please read more about Christina in her bio below!
BIO: My name is Christina Bunch, I will be joining the parent ambassador group for Mesa Verde Middle School. I grew up with a great love of animals and wanted to help others. After college I got a job at a veterinary clinic. I loved helping all of my furry patients, but also loved being there to help and support the owners of the pets. Helping them understand what treatments were necessary, as well as being there to emotionally support the owners in both good and bad times. In 2017, after 12 years of working in the veterinary clinic was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that can affect the use of either my arms and/or legs at different times, as well as causing me to have seizures, and a permanent deformity to one of my feet having me be primarily getting around by wheelchair. Due to this, I had to leave my job at the Animal Hospital, and since then I have been focusing all of my time on my children. I have two sons that are both neurodivergent. They have given me firsthand experiences in having IEP’s, 504, inter-district transfers, and health concerns that required them to have specialized IEPs to accommodate those health concerns. We also have had one of our sons grow out of his IEP’s and then a few years later go through the process of having to get new IEP’s. I have taken a class on IEP to get extra knowledge to help my sons through all the hurdles they have faced. I have a huge heart, and I love all children and want every child, especially our neurodivergent children, to have the same access to the excellent education at Mesa Verde Middle school as any typical child. If you have any questions or just want to chat about your child, I would be happy to be there for you. My seizures make it very difficult for me to travel, but available via phone call, text message, or even to do a zoom meeting. Please let me know if there’s anything that we can do to help your child get the best education and experience while attending our wonderful school at Mesa Verde. Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
Christina Bunch
6th Grade Camp Information
All 6th grade classes will be going to camp from April 29th- May 3rd. Check out the letter below.
MVMS named 2024 California Distinguished School
Exciting News! Mesa Verde Middle School has been officially recognized as a 2024 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education.
This prestigious honor celebrates the incredible commitment to academic excellence, social emotional well-being, and overall student success. Let’s celebrate this moment and continue the journey of excellence and ongoing improvement in support of each and every student.
Please click here to read the PUSD press release or click the link below.
CONGRATULATIONS MVMS!!
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.
Clubs & Camps
MVMS Ultimate Frisbee Club
Come out and join the newest club at MVMS which is focusing on fun and teaching kids how to play ultimate frisbee. The club will be coached by MVMS 6th grade teacher, Mr. Buckman and long-time PQ, Coach Ryan Thoma. The coaches are volunteering their time so there are no costs or fees to join.
The goal is to play once a week at 3pm on the MVMS campus. We will set up games against other teams in the future and share potential tournament opportunities as well.
If your child is interested in participating, then please click here to fill out this Google Form to be in the loop moving forward.
Join MVMS Quizbowl
Counseling Corner
Free Mental Health Webinar Series
This webinar series will provide information on the most common mental health challenges faced by youth and provide tips and tools for Parents and Caregivers.
School Counseling Quarterly
Volunteers/Job Opportunities
MVMS is Hiring
The Difference Between a Guest, a Visitor and a Volunteer as per the PUSD Board Policies
1. A Visitor is defined as an individual who, with school district authorization, attends a student performance, special event, festival, open house, back-to-school event, sports event, athletic competition, etc. A visitor may either be accompanied or unaccompanied by school district staff. Designated school district administrative personnel are to make this determination. A visitor is usually not required to sign a registry.
Example: Your school is being recognized for achievement and members of SDCOE are coming to watch students or your school is hosting a Jr. Olympic competition.
2. A Guest is defined as an individual who, with school district approval, assists students, schools, and teachers on a non-regular basis or who individually observes a classroom or activity. A guest may also assist with educational programs or with special events on an occasional or infrequent basis. A guest shall immediately report his or her presence at the school office or at the designated school location upon arrival at the school and sign a guest registry.
Example: Your school is hosting the book fair, a play where parents are coming to watch, or a teacher needs help in the classroom with a one- or two-day tie-dye t-shirt project for the jog-a-thon. A class is hosting a party or a fun run.
3. A Volunteer is defined as an individual who, with school district authorization, voluntarily assists school districts, schools, educational programs, or students on a regular and ongoing basis. A volunteer is required to complete a Volunteer Application and have a Megan’s Law Background Check or a State and/or Federal Background Check completed.
Example: A parent is assisting with a weekly and ongoing project such as the running club or Lego league. A grandparent is helping in music or art classes weekly. A field trip chaperone and/or driver (usually requires Level 1 and 2 applications).
If someone is coming to help in the class only one or two times, they are not considered volunteers therefore do not need to fill out a Level 1 application.
Click HERE for steps on becoming a volunteer and all paperwork is on the PUSD Website.
Mesa Verde PTSA and Foundation
SAVE THE DATE: Foundation Spring Fling and Silent Auction
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Click here to visit our website for updates and information.
Let's make this Spring Fling a night to remember! #SaveTheDate #SpringFling2024 #SilentAuction #CommunityEvent #MVMSFoundation
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
Parent Education
NEW! FREE Teen Positive Parenting Program (English) via ZOOM
The FREE English Teen Positive Parenting Program via Zoom is back one more time in March before the end of this school year. This webinar series is designed for parents and will address raising responsible teenagers while improving family communication. These workshops do fill up quickly and parents have shared positive reviews and feedback.
FREE Teen Positive Parenting Program (English) via ZOOM
Wednesday, March 6th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 20th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Parents interested in attending may either register through the link provided on the flyer, or contact
the Caring Connections Counseling Center to RSVP at (858) 668-4084 or
email: vephraim@powayusd.com.
New! FREE Spanish Teen Positive Parenting Workshop In Person at Valley Elementary School
Valley Elementary School will be offering a FREE Spanish Teen Positive Parenting Workshop Seminar 2 & 3, in person! This webinar series is designed for parents and will address raising responsible teenagers while improving family communication. The webinar is offered for Spanish speaking parents and open to any parent and family across our school sites.
Thursday, March 21st from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, March 28th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
*Childcare provided for school-aged children
Please RSVP as soon as possible if interested in attending,
Please contact the Caring Connections Counseling Center to RSVP at (858) 668-4084 or email: vephraim@powayusd.com.
*Special thank you to the Valley Team for offering and hosting the Spanish Teen Positive Parenting Program Series.
General Information
OCIS Contract Information
If there is a planned absence for five or more consecutive days, please contact the attendance clerk and all of your child's teachers 5 school days prior to the absence to set up a homework contract for the student. This allows the student to do the work that he or she would be doing if they were in class. (Note: OCIS contracts will not be made for medical absences; however, home tutors may be appropriate for some extended medical problems. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 858-538-5478 ext. 3104 as soon as possible regarding home tutors. See Attendance Information
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).
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
Calendars
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