MPVA Weekly Update
December 5 - 9, 2022
Dear Parents and Greyhounds,
As we look ahead to our Winter Break, I want to point out a change in this year’s HISD Academic Calendar. In the past, our break normally started on a Monday. This year, our Winter Break will start on Thursday, December 22. This means that we will still have school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the week of December 19 -23.
While I know the temptation will be there to start vacations early, I respectfully ask that you resist the urge. All schools are funded partly by their average daily attendance. A drop in attendance during the week of December 19 – 23 will negatively affect our funding next year.
To help encourage attendance we are discussing winter-themed activities for students that week which will culminate in grade-level Winter Socials on Wednesday, December 21, that we are sure our Greyhounds will not want to miss. We have already lined up a DJ for the socials and are working on fleshing out the fun details which we will roll out soon. Please note, extra-curricular eligibility requirements will apply.
Respectfully,
Mr. Sarabia
MPVA UPDATES
Virtual Meet & Greet with Nurse Naomi
We will host a virtual “Meet and Greet” with our new Nurse, Naomi Allison, this Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Nurse Naomi has jumped in and made an immediate and positive impact in our school community. Per our Greyhounds, “She’s really nice!” which is always a great start. Our Greyhounds are feeling the love and care from Nurse Naomi.
Microsoft Teams Meeting/Meet Nurse Naomi
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Lost and Found
Last day to pick up lost and found items will be on December 16, 2022. Any times that are not picked up will donate to the Goodwill. The Lost and Found is located at the Visitor’s Window.
GT Testing
If you are interested in having your student tested for Gifted/Talented services, applications for this school year are due by February 3, 2023. The Gifted/Talented application is available to any student who is interested in being qualified for Gifted and Talented classes/services. Testing will begin mid-January and will occur on campus. To apply for your student to be tested, please complete the application below and forward a copy of the application to the GT Coordinator, Ms. Claran Johnson (cjohnso8@houstonisd.org). The exact date of testing will be emailed to parents a week prior to testing. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Johnson via email.
Westbury High School Cohort
Calling all families! Learn more about Westbury High School alongside your friends and neighbors – starting this week. For more information, please contact Susan Brock at susan@brockandfoster.com.
Wraparound Services
If you are in need of any non-academic supports, please fill out a SAF (Student Assistance Form) at: www.HoustonISDsaf.com or contact Mrs. Perez-Williams at Brittany.Perez2@houstonisd.org or at (713) 726-3616 ext. 055286
VERIZON INNOVATIVE LEARNING SCHOOLS (VILS)
Coming in January 2023: Girls Who Code (GWC) Club.
This club will meet most Tuesdays during the Spring semester after school from 4:15 - 5:15. Any Meyerland student may apply. Student applications will be available next week. If you love coding and would like to volunteer to help with this club, please contact Pam Anderson at pamela.anderson@houstonisd.org.
English Language Arts Integration
Ms. Brown-Simmons’s English students are engaged in their lesson on themes in Canvas. Students can be seen researching and creating a response to a discussion board and viewing theme-specific videos.Shhh! We can’t give more details right now, though MPVA is expanding its partnership with Verizon Innovative Learning and in addition to being a 1:1 campus, a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, with a suite of emerging technologies, will launch in Fall of 2023!
MPVA ATHLETICS
This week we have an exciting week in MPVA Athletics. Greyhound Basketball takes on Lanier this Thursday. Our Greyhound Swim Team competes this Saturday in the Lamar Invitational.
SWIM:
Saturday 12/10 is a great day to come support the Greyhound Swim Team at the Lamar Invitational meet at Lamar Natatorium. The meet begins at 2:00 pm.
BASEBALL:
Interest Meeting
Monday, December 13th, 6 pm - 7 pm
Tryouts
Friday, January 13th, 4 pm-6 pm
Saturday, January 14th, 9 am-12 pm
Dates will be announced next week! Please ensure your student has a valid Sports Physical prior to tryouts.
SOFTBALL:
Dates will be announced next week! Please ensure your student has a valid Sports Physical prior to tryouts.
SOCCER:
Information coming soon. Ensure your student’s RMA (Register My Athlete) enrollment is complete.
FROM THE PTO
MPVA PTO Spirit Day Event
Come by Cafe Piquet on Wednesday, December 7th, from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM for MPVA PTO Spirit Day and a portion of the proceeds will go back to MPVA PTO. Café Piquet is located at 5757 Bissonnet St. Bellaire, TX 77401
Greyhound Store
The Greyhound Store is back! This PTO-supported and run incentive program involves students earning "Greyhound Bucks” that they can then spend on trinkets/small items that the PTO provides. The program has already started with Honor Roll Students and Greyhound Store volunteers will start delivering their treats in November. This month the program will expand school-wide and all students can start earning bucks from any teacher by being responsible and respectful Greyhounds! All students will have an opportunity to spend their bucks every 3 weeks throughout the school year with items delivered during the school day. If you’re interested in assisting with the Greyhound Store, please email president@mpvapto.com
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MPVA CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
- Monday, December 5 (Purple Day)
- Tuesday, December 6 (Grey Day)
- Dance Theater of Harlem: Student Workshop @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 7 (Purple Day)
- MPVA PTO Spirit Night: Café Piquet at 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Meet & Greet Nurse Naomi via MS Teams @ 6:00 PM
- Thursday, December 8 (Grey Day)
- MVPA Magnet Tour @ 1:00 PM
- Boys’ Basketball vs. Lanier at MVPA @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Girls’ Basketball @ Lanier @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, December 9 (Purple Day)
- Saturday, December 10
- HISD School Choice Fair at Worthing HS @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- MPVA Swim – Lamar Middle School Invitational @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Dance with Inertians: Holiday Dance Clinic @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Just Around the Corner
- Monday, December 12 (Grey Day)
- Parent Baseball Interest Meeting @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 13 (Purple Day)
- Band Winter Concert @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 14 (Grey Day)
- Choir Outreach Tour @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- All-School Musical Auditions @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- MPVA Swim vs. Lanier and TH Rogers at Lamar HS @ 5:00 PM
- Beginning Guitar Concert at MPVA Cade Auditorium @ 6:00 PM
- Thursday, December 15 (Purple Day)
- School Picture Re-Takes
- MVPA Magnet Tour @ 1:00 PM
- Orchestra Pasta Dinner/Concert @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Intermediate and Advanced Guitar Concert @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Boys’ Basketball at Welch @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Girls’ Basketball vs. Welch @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, December 16 (Grey Day)
- Choir Winter Concert @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM