MVMS Eagle Newsletter
November 8, 2019
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Thank you to all our veterans. There will be no school on this day.
Did you know: Veterans Day was first celebrated in 1919, when it was known as Armistice Day. In 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" so that observations of this holiday would commemorate all American veterans.
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 4-22. Any denomination or type is appreciated! Popular gift cards are: Target, Vons, Tilly’s, Trader Joes, 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.
Parent Education: Free Study Skill Workshop
Study Skill 101 Workshop is on Wednesday, November 13th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the MVMS Little Theater.
Topics include:
Time Management
Setting SMART goals
Preparation for exams
Attitude for success
Students are highly encouraged to attend.
The Winner of Four Tickets to Disneyland is...
Mesa Verde PTSA held its second Opportunity Drawing to give away FOUR Disneyland Park Hopper tickets. All families who had joined PTSA since August were entered into the drawing.
This time our winner is a 6th grader! Congratulations to David J….you and your family are going to Disneyland!
Thank you to our PTSA for hosting such a fun opportunity for our members!
MESA VERDE STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Former MVMS Student Wins Top Young Scientist Award
In the spring of 2019, Mesa Verde 8th grade student, Kara Fan, submitted her entry into the 3M Young Scientist Challenge which invited students in grades 5-8 to present a unique solution to an everyday problem. Kara created a nanosilver liquid bandage to replace the use of antibiotics and help reduce the development of super bugs due to overuse of antibiotics.
On June 25th Kara was announced one of the top 10 national finalists. Last month the finalists headed to St. Paul, Minnesota to 3M's World Headquarters where they met their mentor along with other finalists. On October 29th Kara was announced the 2019 3M Young Scientist Challenge winner where she won $25,000 along with an opportunity to go to NYC to ring the NYSE closing bell. Congratulations Kara. We are proud of you!
Kara is now a freshman at Westview High School. In 15 years she hopes to be a microbiologist. Click this link to learn more about her winning 3M Young Scientist Challenge invention.
Mesa Verde Choir
Mesa Verde Choir has been having a great time this fall! We performed the National Anthem with several other schools at the Padres game on September 25th. We had two “Musical Morning” shows which are our casual fall concerts to introduce the choirs to our friends and families.
Now we are preparing for our Holiday Concerts! Our Holiday Concerts will be held at Westview High School on Thursday, December 5th and Friday December 7th at 7:00 PM. Be sure to save these dates on your calendar! Details and ticket information will be coming out soon. Thank you so much to our wonderful Mesa Verde community for supporting the fine arts!
DID YOU KNOW?
GSA Club
EAGLE INFO
Yearbooks On Sale Through December
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 11: Veterans Day. No school.
November 22: Principal's Chat
November 18-22: Gratitude Week. Details to follow.
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