Eagle Newsletter
December 2, 2022
Upcoming Dates
December Observances
- Chanukah (12/18-12/26)
- Christmas (12/25)
- Kwanzaa (12/26-1/1)
Mesa Verde Events
Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear black, purple, or teal
November 28-December 13: Holiday Helpers
December 6: Band & Orchestra Night
December 7: PTSA Board Meeting
December 8: MVMS ASB Winter Movie
December 9: Tape the Principal to the Wall
December 12-16: MVMS Book Fair
December 16: Minimum Day All Periods
December 19-January 2: District Recess
December 21: Winter Solstice
NEW! PTSA Board Meeting
Dear MV Families,
Please Join us for our December PTSA Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 7th. We will meet in the library at 6:00pm or on Zoom!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82815663698
Meeting ID: 828 1566 3698
Passcode: K9DFS7
Hope to see you all!
Maha ElMeniawy
MVMS PTSA President
For any questions or concerns please contact mvmsptsapresident@gmail.com
NEW! MVMS ASB Winter Movie!
Hey Eagles!
On Thursday December 8th after school, we are going to be hosting a winter movie in the gym at 3:30pm! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
Tickets are $5 and will be sold December 5th, 6th, and 7th during both lunch periods.
NEW! MVMS Movie Night - Volunteers Needed!
Thank you!
NEW! The Scholastics Book Fair is Back!
The Scholastic Book Fair is December 12th through December 16th. Hours are Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Friday 8am-12:45pm and late-start Wednesday 8:00 – 9:15am. Scholastic Book Fair Flyers are coming home with your child on Friday, Dec. 9. Parents are welcome to shop anytime! Update your teacher’s classroom library by buying them a book from their Classroom Wish List. NEW! Access to shop The Scholastic Store Online and earn rewards for your school with every purchase when you click 'Shop Now' from this page "Shop Scholastic books online" Dec. 9 – Dec. 16. Explore thousands of best-selling books, collections, new releases, educational toys, games, and more. All online items priced as marked. All orders ship home! vWe accept the following payment methods at our Fair: Cash, Credit Cards, Checks (Payable to the school) and (NEW) Student eWallet. Click HERE for video on how to us eWallet. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS (unless an item is defective).
Book Fair proceeds benefit the Mesa Verde PTSA, Teachers and Library.
Thanks for your support and see you at the Book Fair!
Any questions?
Maha El Meniawy
mesaverdebookfair@gmail.com
Mesa Verde PTSA Book Fair Chair
NEW! MVMS Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Holiday Helpers
Help a Mesa Verde family this holiday season! Please drop off gift cards at the front office or to Ms. Fitzherbert in Room 331. We are accepting gift cards to assist with groceries, gas, stores, restaurants, etc.
Donations will be accepted until the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 13th. Thank you for all of your support!
After School ASES Basketball
Spelling Bee Season is upon us!
PTSA Membership Update
Last week, membership packets should have come home with your students. Be sure to check your students' backpacks! We apologize for the delay due to Hurricane Ian.
Not yet a member? It's not too late! You can still join today to support our school community and take advantage of the Eagle Discount Card for the year and the ID holder for student members. Click here to join!
Thank you again for your support and patience! Any questions, please email MVMSptsamembership@gmail.com.
Kristin O'Bannon
Membership Chair, MVMS PTSA
Book Club on Wednesday morning in the library!
Order Your 2022-2023 MVMS Yearbook
Support Mesa Verde with AmazonSmile
Sumner Absentee/Retake Picture Day
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
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Counseling Corner
School Counseling Services and Support Guide
Check out our School Counseling services and Support guide: https://www.smore.com/d2c9z-mvms-school-counseling
General Information
Attendance Information
What To Do When My Child is Sick?
Does Your Student Need Medication at School?
Full Bell Schedules
Calendar
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.
In The Community
PQ Basketball
Sign up for Rancho Penasquitos Basketball League!
Registration OPEN Sept 1st through November 15th Player evaluations in November and teams formed by Thanksgiving
Games Start December 10, 2022
- Boys Divisions 3rd - 12th grade
- Girls Divisions 3rd - 8th grade
Register today @ www.rpbasketball.org
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