June Observances

• June 16: Father's Day
• June 19: Juneteenth Federal Holiday
• June 20: Summer Solstice/First Day of Summer

Mesa Verde Events

• June 3: 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution (during 5th period lunch)
• June: 3: Year End Jazz Concert @ MVMS Little Theater (5:00pm)
• June 3-4: 8th Grade Textbook and Chromebook Return (during PE class)
• June 5: Promotion Practice on the lower field (periods 7 & 8)
• June 5: 8th Grade Award Ceremony @ MVMS Gym, by invitation only (6:00 pm)
• June 6: Promotion @ MVMS lower field (9:00am-10:30am, gates open at 8:15am)

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

ALL students will return their textbooks and books with PE next week (Monday - Wednesday, June 3 - 5). OCIS students: come before or after school, or at lunch.

Check your account to make sure you return all items. If you returned textbooks early, we will scan your account to make sure it is cleared. If you owe for fines or printing, please bring cash or check.

8th GRADERS will return their Chromebook (Chromebook + charger + case). Make sure you have everything with you for your return. If you removed the case, bring it to avoid being charged. CHROMEBOOKS RETURNED WITHOUT a charger ($30) and/or case ($49) will be charged accordingly per PUSD policy.

Schedule:
Monday and Tuesday - 7th and 8th grade
Tuesday - 7th and 8th grade AND 5th period Cokkinis (6th grade)
Wednesday - ALL 6th grade
Please see the daily schedule for more details.

If you have any questions ask Mrs. Ferguson in the library.

The end of year is approaching and our MVMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 6th at 9:00am.

Volunteers are needed the day prior and day of the ceremony to help celebrate students and their families. We are asking families of our 6th and 7th graders to assist in Promotion set-up so 8th graders and their loved ones can enjoy the celebration of their Eagle promoting to high school. Families of 8th graders are also welcome to volunteer if they would like to.
We have several time slots and multiple types of volunteer opportunities! Any amount of time is appreciated!

Click here to sign up and review the available time slots.

If you have any questions or need further information, contact Dawn Meyer at dawnmatherne@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for volunteering your valuable time,
Maha El-Meniawy
On Behalf of the 8th Grade Promotion Committee

As we wrap up the school year, we wanted to thank all our Mesa Verde Families for all your generosity and support. Through your donations this year allowed us to support teachers and staff. We couldn't have done it without you!
We are so excited to see what we can do for our Eagles next year!
Lastly, we'd like to share with your our updated Mesa Verde Foundation Team for the 2024-25 school year.
Board of Directors:
President - Jenny Oesterblad
Treasurer - Gwen Ngo
Secretary- Nikki Blackman
VP of Communications - Rachel Quinto
VP of Fundraising - Chuong Ho
VP of Event Planning - Dawn Meyer
VP of Hospitality - Amy Sohaey
Chair Members of the Board:
Webmaster - Jolene Zarzycki
Volunteer Coordinator - Anne Barrera
Spirit Wear Coordinator - Jolene Zarzycki
Eagle Envelope Coordinator - Marti Goyal
Spring Fling Coordinator - Manisha Patel
Silent Auction Coordinator - Open
Trunk or Treat Coordinator - Open
Alternates - Kari Marshall, Jacque Benton, Sherri Seligman, Kia Faulkenberry, Mariia Efimova, Lisa Teodoro, Megan Lopeman
Delegated Board Members:
Principal - Kellie Moore
Assistant Principals - Joseph Oh, Felicia Iglesias
Teacher/Staff Reps - Jennifer Hanson and Heather Ferguson
ASB Liaison - Danielle Fice
PTSA President/Liaison - Jennifer Surban
We do have a few spots open. Please feel free to reach out for more information, email us at mvmsfoundation@gmail.com

Parise Mason, an 8th grader at MVMS and Nitya Remias, a 10th grader at DNHS swims with the San Dieguito Sea Dragons Artistic Swim team and trains out of the Del Norte High School pool 3 times a week. On Sunday May 19th, the Sea Dragons won the SoCal Regional Championships. They qualified to represent Southern California at the Junior Olympics in Portland, Oregon in June! A year ago, the previous synchronized swim club folded when the owner fell ill. They lost 3/4 of their members and nearly all their coaches. A determined group of parents formed a nonprofit organization with their goal of keeping these talented girls in the pool. With only one head coach and two assistant coaches, they had to rebuild the team. The small coaching staff took the few returning swimmers and molded them into a cohesive, competitive unit. In one year they formed a talented and dedicated squad that captured the Regional Championship. It took perseverance and commitment to reach the JR Olympics level!

The Sea Dragons are now awaiting the Jr. Olympics which are just a few weeks away.

Good Luck Sea Dragons, MVMS is cheering you on!

Two MVMS students and sisters, Ella and Chloe Ho, are competitive baton twirlers.
Ella competed in the 2024 Miss Majorette of California in the beginner level and achieved first place, winning the pageant title in her age group. She also triumphed in the Open Twirling category, securing first place in both the California State and the All West Regionals events. She has earned a qualifying spot in the prestigious National Baton Twirling Championships at South Bend, Indiana in July.
Chloe showcased her talent and dedication in the same events for the Open Twirl category, clinching first place at the 2024 All West Regionals and second place in the California State competition. Congratulations Ella and Chloe!

The end of the school year is upon us! As we prepare for this, we will need volunteers in the library to assist with textbook return. Please click here to review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Start preparing for the end of the 2023-2024 school year by checking your library account and returning materials and library books.

8th graders: Chromebooks will be returned on Monday and Tuesday, June 3rd and 4th, through PE. Cases and chargers will also need to be returned. Students will be charged for missing cases ($49) and chargers ($30). If you have any questions, please reach out to the library. Thank you!

Online Continuing Student Registration has now CLOSED for students currently enrolled in Poway Unified school grades TK-11, returning for the 2024-25 school year. Once it is reopened, you will receive communication from PUSD. We MUST receive a completed digital packet for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please email jgroll@powayusd.com as soon as possible if you do not plan to return to PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year.

MVMS 8th grade promotion will be on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Click here to register for your graduation ceremony photos with gradimages.

Wolverine Summer Field Hockey Camp is open to all middle schoolers and high schoolers. Learn basic field hockey skills and implement them as the weeks go on. The goal of summer camp is to have fun and play field hockey during the summer! You have the opportunity to be coached by Westview Field Hockey's coaching staff and learn from some of their current players.
Sign up here now!

"Summer in the Den" at Westview High School. Improve your skills and have fun during your summer break. All grades are welcome, different sports to choose from and the price varies by sport.

Click here for more information and Registration.

Registration is now open for the Summer 2024 Badminton Camp.

Date: June 17-August 1, 2024

Location: MVMS

Contact Info: MK3sportz@gmail.com

2024 Summer Pickleball Camp .

Click here to register.

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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

PUSD is holding a Hiring Fair for ESS Program Aides for the Elementary Schools.

This Hiring Fair is intended to capture candidates who are not currently in High School or who are graduating on 6/6/24.

High School students looking to become a High School Aide would not attend this event, rather fill out this form and ESS Supervisors will contact them for opportunities

Candidates must have applied in advance in order to attend, any interested parties can apply here.

Thank you and have an amazing rest of the school year.

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 and all paperwork is on the PUSD Website.

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

MVMS Administration Office Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 7:30am-3:00pm

Wednesday: 8:45am-3:00pm

On Wednesdays, the staff will be participating in professional time and the office will open at 8:45am. Also, there will be one Wednesday a month when the office will not open until 9:00am for the MVMS All-Staff Meeting.

Thank you for your support.

If there is a planned absence for five or more consecutive days, please contact the attendance clerk and all of your child's teachers 5 school days prior to the absence to set up a homework contract for the student. This allows the student to do the work that he or she would be doing if they were in class. (Note: OCIS contracts will not be made for medical absences; however, home tutors may be appropriate for some extended medical problems. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 858-538-5478 ext. 3104 as soon as possible regarding home tutors. See Attendance Information

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

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.

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).

Exciting News! Mesa Verde Middle School has been officially recognized as a 2024 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education.

This prestigious honor celebrates the incredible commitment to academic excellence, social emotional well-being, and overall student success. Let’s celebrate this moment and continue the journey of excellence and ongoing improvement in support of each and every student.

Please click here to read the PUSD press release or click the link below.

CONGRATULATIONS MVMS!!

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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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
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