Eagle Newsletter

October Observances

• October 31: Halloween
  
• Filipino American Heritage Month
• National Dessert Month
• National Depression Education and Awareness Month
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mesa Verde Events

• October 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon Week

• October 23: Hawaiian Day
  
• October 24: Jersey Day
  
• October 25: Barbie vs. Ken Day
  
• October 26: Western Day
  
• October 27: Red OUT
  

• October 30: Pumpkin Hunt (all day) and Pumpkin Bowling (lunch)

• October 31: Halloween Costume Contest at Lunch

• Every Friday: School Spirit Day! Wear Black, Purple, or Teal

October 23-27 is National Red Ribbon Week. Mesa Verde will be participating through spirit days, lunchtime activities, and informational announcements to name a few.

Monday, 10/23: Hawaiian Day

Tuesday, 10/24: Jersey Day

Wednesday, 10/25: Ken vs. Barbie Day

Thursday, 10/26: Western Day

Friday, 10/27: Wear Red Day

On Wednesday October 18, MVMS welcomed the With Hope Foundation to speak with our parents and guardians on the importance of suicide awareness and prevention. You can view the recorded presentation here.
The With Hope Foundation will be sharing this same presentation with our 7th and 8th grade students on October 24 through PE classes. If you have any questions, please contact your child's School Counselor.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
Eagle Families, we came incredibly close to our goal, but we didn't quite get there. But here's the good news: we're not giving up!
We're thrilled to announce that we're extending our Eagle Envelope Fundraiser and giving you ONE more chance to make it happen. If we can reach $100,000 in total donations or achieve 50% of our goal by October 27, you'll still have a shot at earning the coveted "Purple Party Extravaganza!" Let's come together, spread the word, and make this happen! Your support means the world to us, and together, we can achieve amazing things.
**Special Rewards to be announced. Stay tuned!
Click here for more details.
Check out our Goal Progress here.
#Fundraiser #EagleFamilies #PurplePartyExtravaganza #TogetherWeCan

MK3 Sportz in partnership with MVMS PTSA presents Mesa Verde PQ 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 2 2023. This Family Festival is filled with lots of fun activities, music & food for purchase.

When: November 23rd, 2023

Where: Starting & Ending at Mesa Verde Middle School (safe & secure facility)

Time: 8am-12pm (Registration opens at 7am)
Please click here to register for the event.

Any questions please contact Mr. Floyd at MK3sportz@gmail.com

Filipino American History Month (FAHM) is celebrated annually in October, commemorating the arrival of the first Filipinos in modern-day Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. You can learn more about FAHM here and discover 10 ways to celebrate Filipino History here. Please help us celebrate Filipino American History by sharing your Filipino American History with our MVMS community by bringing your history, pictures, or mementos to the library. We will return everything back to you in early November. Thank you!

Families please join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! Students are invited to collect treats from cars parked on campus from 7-8pm on Monday, October 30. Costumes are strongly encouraged, students should brink a treat bag and a flashlight. This is a FREE event! If you would like to host a trunk, please click here.

For more information, please contact Jenny Oesterblad at mvmsfoundation@gmail.com

Candy Buy Back is returning and all proceeds will go to the MVMS Foundation. Candy collected will be shipped to the U.S. Troops overseas through the Soldiers Angels Program. Collections will be from Wednesday, November 1st to Thursday, November 3rd.

We've got an exciting opportunity that's perfect for those of you who work for companies with matching gift programs! Did you know that many companies have programs in place that match donations made by their employees? That means your contribution to our Eagle Envelope Fundraiser could DOUBLE or even TRIPLE, just by checking if your company participates!
Here's how you can make a big impact:
1. Click on this link
2. Check if your company has a matching gift program
3. If they do, fill out the necessary forms or follow the process to initiate the matching gift
4. Share your enthusiasm with us by using the hashtag #EagleEnvelopeFundraiser and @mesverdems and @mesaverdeasb on your posts!
Together, we can reach our fundraising goals and empower our Eagles to reach for the stars!
Let's make this fundraiser a soaring success!

Mesa Verde Artists,

We're happy to announce that the National PTA Reflections Program is back. The theme for this year is

"I am Hopeful Because..."

Click on this link and submit your entry by November 1st.

If you're interested in helping Chair this Amazing program please contact mvmsptsapresident@gmail.com

For any questions, please email mvmsptsapresident@gmail.com

Please join us for a zoom presentation from the Amber Craig With Hope Foundation on suicide awareness & prevention for parents and caregivers. The With Hope Foundation will be speaking with 7th and 8th grade students on Tuesday, October 24 through PE classes. Ahead of this presentation, they are offering a parent presentation on Wednesday, October 18 from 6-7:00 pm via Zoom. The parent presentation will discuss recognizing warning signs and risk factors, as well as how to talk with your child about suicide and mental health, and where to get help for your child.

Please register via this link. School Counselor Brooke Snow will email you a confirmation and a Zoom link.

Click here for more information on the With Hope Foundation.

Click here for more information and resources on suicide prevention & mental health supports.

Mt. Carmel Football Games

All middle school students attending Mt. Carmel football games must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Groups of students will no longer be allowed to enter with the parent of another student. Middle school students who attempt to enter without their parent or legal guardian will be denied admission to the game.

Congratulations to Riha Das, a 7th grader here at MVMS! Her artwork, “Magical and Mystical Woods” has been selected for a Juried Exhibition and will be on display at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa from October 27 to November 5, 2023, and will also be in the running for the People’s Choice Award category. If you have a chance, please go visit the exhibit to see Riha’s art, as well as all the other submissions from talented artists. If you would like to participate in voting in the People’s Choice Award category, you can vote by completing this form.

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.

Good News! Transportation has fixed their technical difficulties and is now sending out the permanent bus passes. Your child will be notified as soon as they arrive to MVMS. If your child has lost their bus pass, please go to your original online order to purchase their replacement bus pass. Click here for transportation information.

Any other questions, please contact transportation at 858-748-0010 Ext. 2061

The MVMS 2023-2024 yearbook is on sale now! Books are sold online only –

CLICK HERE to place your order. The last day to order your yearbook is Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered at the beginning of June.

We do not always have extra yearbooks in our final shipment. The only way to guarantee your student receives a yearbook is to order before the January deadline.

Yearbooks sold in June are $55.

Please contact Shawn Tran with any questions (stran@powayusd.com).

All 6th grade classes will be going to camp from April 29th- May 3rd. Check out the letter below or click here.

Quizbowl is a fast-paced Academic Trivia club, which competes in competitions against other schools across San Diego, and across the country similar to Jeopardy. Subjects range from history and fine arts, to science, literature, mythology, pop culture and even sports. We meet online via zoom meetings each Tuesday, from 4:30 to 5:30. No experience is required! Join the google classroom where more information is posted or contact wvhsqb@gmail.com.

Are you interested in after-school sports at Mesa Verde? Please complete the interest survey Link.

https://www.smore.com/rmwfe-school-counseling-quarterly

The Mesa Verde library is looking for parent volunteers to help during our busy lunch periods:

• Mon/Tues/Thu/Friday: 11:30 to 1:00
• Wednesdays: 11:20 to 12:45

No experience necessary. Flexible schedules - you can choose to volunteer once a week, once a month, etc. Please contact Heather Ryan hryan@powayusd.com for more information.

MVMS is currently hiring Instructional Aides and Noon Duty positions. If you would like to be a part of school community and are interested in part-time or full-time work at your child's school, please inquire at the district office in how you can join our team.

Click Here to IA position
Click Here to Noon Duty position

Please see the letter attached below to hear from MVMS PTSA President, Maha ElMeniawy.

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

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).

Click HERE for more information regarding:

• Reporting Absence Form
• Clearing Absences
• Off Campus Passes (Early Release)
• Tardies
  

Click HERE for more information regarding:

• Medication Procedures
• Mandatory Health Screenings
• Medical P.E. Exemption
• Immunization Information

Rancho Penasquitos Recreational Basketball League registration is from Sept. 1 thru Nov. 15 and games will start Jan 6, 2024. The league is open to 3rd grade and up.

Click HERE to register today.

Click HERE for 2023-2024 school calendar.

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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