Eagle Newsletter
May 5, 2023
Upcoming Dates
May Observances
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 14: Mother's Day
- May 29: Memorial Day Holiday-No School
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Military Appreciation Month
Mesa Verde Events
- May 8-12: MVMS Staff Appreciation Week
- May 19: 6th Grade Olympics
- May 24: PTSA Association Meeting & Volunteer Recognition
- May 24-26: MVMS "High School Musical" Jr. Performance
- May 26: 7th Grade History Faire
- May 26: Minimum Day- Dismissal at 12:18/All Periods
- May 30: Gallery Night Reception
- May 31: Year End Band & Orchestra Concert
- Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal
NEW! ASES Registration for 2023-2024
We are now registering students for the Before School and After School programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Students can join us before school, after-school, or both before and after school. Interested students & families can click Here to join our interest list.
Full CAASPP Testing Schedules
MVMS Staff Appreciation Week May 8-12
You can show up for them in two important ways:
- Write a letter of thanks to your students’ teachers and staff who make a difference in your students life. Your student can deliver or you can drop off at the front office Monday-Wednesday.
- Help us bring them a treat day! Sign up (HERE) to donate items and deliver by Monday, May 8 or Tuesday, May 9.
Here are the directories to help you say thank you to a MVMS staff member!
Thank you to Melissa Doctor for organizing the staff lunch on behalf of PTSA and Foundation!
We look forward to celebrating our staff!
6th Grade Olympics is Friday, May 19th
6th Grade Olympics is back, and we need your help to make this great event a success.
Please click HERE and sign up for one or more slots.
Thank you for your amazing help.
Military Appreciation Month
Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show their appreciation and honor the sacrifices for troops past and present (link). We would like to celebrate our military families at Mesa Verde. Please help us recognize family members of our military personnel by sharing your photos and memories with us. Please reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
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Jewish American Heritage Month
We are looking for titles by Jewish authors to increase the diversity and representation in our collection. Currently, the majority of our titles surround the Holocaust. We are hoping to add titles that celebrate Jewish culture today, and those our students can relate to. If you have suggestions, please reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com). We also have an Amazon Wish List of requested titles. We would like to continue celebrating our Jewish community by showcasing our community with photos, information, or artifacts. If you would like to share, please bring your item(s) to the Front Office. Everything will be returned in late May. Questions? Looking for more information? You can find out more by visiting The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History site and the Jewish American Heritage Month site or reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We would like to celebrate our Asian American & Pacific Islander community by showcasing our community with photos, information, or artifacts. If you would like to share, please bring your item(s) to the Front Office. Everything will be returned in late May. Questions? Looking for more information? Find out more by visiting the Asian/Pacific American Heritage site or reach out to Heather Ferguson (hferguson@powayusd.com).
Westview HS Wolverine Summer Field Hockey Camp
Cost: It will be a flat fee of $200 to participate. This will help us rent the field, pay our coaches, and everything else goes straight to our program for the season. Fee is $200 even if you cannot attend all 6 sessions.
Questions? Contact Coach Dana Hemingway at fieldhockey.westview@gmail.com
Please complete this google form to hold your spot and help us get an idea of how many girls will be participating! I will be sending out information on how to officially sign up once that is live on Westview's website.
Imagine the future and lets make things happen at MVMS
Upcoming CAASPP Assessments
A notification regarding the upcoming California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessment went out on Thursday. See the notification below for more information including Mesa Verde's Testing Schedule.
After School Enrichment Program
Please contact Mr. Floyd for more information.
Dropping Off Items
Scooters and Alternative Vehicles
Click HERE!
Follow our MVMS ASB Instagram!
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
MVMS Newsletter, Website, Social Media Requests
If you have information you would like included in our weekly newsletter, social media, email, or website, etc. please use this form to submit your request. Your request does NOT guarantee that your information will be included. Please note that we may edit your submission (content, length, etc.) but will contact you if our edits would change or remove pertinent information. Please submit by 3:00pm on Thursdays for inclusion in the weekly Eagle Newsletter.
COUNSELING CORNER
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Attendance Information
Full Bell Schedules
Parent Education Courses
Please visit PUSD's Parent Education website to search for the course you are interested in and enroll directly through the website. Please note, scholarships are available to parents who may be in need. Parent can contact the Caring Connections Center for more information.
CONTACT US
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
9:00am-3:00pm (W)
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