Viking Vibes

The Viking Spotlight is the part in my weekly newsletter used to highlight and celebrate our students and staff anytime we can! If you would like your child acknowledged for something they have accomplished, whether on campus or off-campus, please feel free to fill out this google form HERE. I look forward to celebrating our Vikings and all of the great things they are doing!

I'm back and I'm bionic haha!!! 🤗 Vikings, you'll see me hobbling around on campus with a cane or on a cart as I finish up my recovery, but all went well, my new hip is doing great and I can't wait to get back to 100%! I've missed you all and can't wait to get back into the swing of things, be around to support our Viking sports and activities, as well as support our students and teachers on campus during the day! Don't be surprised if you see me wearing Halloween themed attire every day (except Viking Friday's of course) because October is my absolute favorite month of the year!! You may even see me do a few Halloween spooks around campus to students and staff, so be on the lookout!! 👻

As we begin the second half of our first semester, I want to take a moment to encourage all of you to focus on what truly matters: your academics and the kind of person you choose to be each day. Fall Break was a great time to reset, refocus, and now it's time to push yourselves to be the best versions of yourselves, both in the classroom and in how you treat others. We are all Vikings, and being a Viking means striving for excellence, showing respect, and supporting one another in positive ways.

One thing that can quickly derail our progress is the negative use of social media, particularly online bullying. I was saddened to learn that right before break, there were a few incidents like this with MVA students. Social media can be a powerful tool for connection, but when used to spread rumors, attack others, or stir up drama, it becomes harmful. This behavior is not a reflection of who we are as Vikings. I want to remind everyone not to participate in social media bullying or engage with posts or pages that are hurtful to others. Even if you don’t personally make the posts, liking, commenting, or following those accounts makes you a part of the problem, and there will be disciplinary consequences for anyone involved. If you have any information that will help us put an end to these cases, please come see me or Mr. Murillo and you will remain anonymous.

Let’s CHOOSE to be better, Vikings! Let's lift each other up, stay focused on your academics, and be proud of the positive impact you can have on those around you. Together, we can continue to create a school environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Let’s finish this semester strong!

Let's make it a great week, Vikings!! 💛

We hope you are enjoying the last of your Fall Break. Just a friendly reminder that school starts back up again this Tuesday, October 8th at 8:10 am. It will be a minimum day with Advisory, so dismissal is at 1:15pm. VALOR Before and After-school program will be open at 6:45am until 6pm.

We are so excited to finally get the chance to recognize our Vikings at the first Viking Recognition Awards of the semester. At this event, we will recognize Principal's Honor from Semester 2 last year, Perfect Attendance from July 24-Sept. 6, and Most Improved Vikings from July 24-Sept. 6th! Invites will be sent out before the end of this week to the parents whose children are being recognized.

We are asking the community to please donate bagged candy for Trick or Treat 2024 event! There will be a student Trick-or-Treating event at lunch on October 31st, open to all Vikings who complete the Red Ribbon Week lunch activities. In addition to faculty and staff donations, we would love it if Viking parents could bring candy donations to the MVA main office by Friday, October 25th so we have plenty of candy for all students! Thank you in advance for your support!

We are excited to invite students to join the District Student Advisory Committee, where they can play a crucial role in shaping the future of our schools. The committee provides a unique opportunity for students to offer feedback on the Local Control Accountability Program (LCAP), which directly influences key programs, resources, and services across the district.

We are looking for student leaders who:

• Are passionate about representing their peers.
• Want to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience.
• Are eager to share their ideas and perspectives with district leadership.

Nominations close on October 18th, 2024. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to student leadership.

p.s. there are no specific requirements for students to nominate themselves and one student will be chosen per trustee area.

Click this Link for Self-Nomination or scan the QR code in the flyer below.

So much fun was had over the break for the students who attended VALOR's Fall Break Camp! Their two weeks were packed with field trips to Liberty Station, Old Town, Seaport Village, Coronado, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Safari Park, Sea World, Mission Bay, Field Days, and more!! ALL. FOR. FREE!!! A very special shout out to Mr. Arista and Coach Gus for organizing such an awesome camp and Mr. Ortega for being the supervising teacher for all the trips!! If you missed out this time, be sure to sign up for the Spring Break Camp next semester!

After a 2 week break, we are back at it this weekend with another round of Fall Sports Games! Come out and support our Vikings this Saturday...see the schedule below!

You're invited to Trunk or Treat on Seacoast 2024! 🍬

👻 Get your costumes ready for a ghoulishly good time at this year's Trunk or Treat! With a Spooktacular bike parade lead by local IB resident Reshae Cuevas, a youth costume contest, and trick-or-treating around every corner, it’s going to be a fang-tastic night!

Friday, October 25, 2024
5pm - 7pm
Seacoast Drive and Pier Plaza

5:00pm | Bike Parade from Sports Park to Seacoast Drive
5:30pm | Trick or Treating begins on Seacoast Drive
6:00pm | Youth Costume Contest Ages 2-17 at Pier Plaza (sign-ups begin at 5:30pm)

🍭 Interested in giving out candy at the event? Complete and application online at the corresponding link below!

Business/Organization Link:
https://tinyurl.com/TrunkOrTreat2024Business

Resident Link:
https://tinyurl.com/TrunkOrTreat2024Resident

For more information:
www.ibparksandrec.org
619-423-8285

Help our school be a safe place for you and your friends! If you have information on incidents surrounding bullying, vandalism, safety concerns, etc., report it anonymously to p3tips.com or use the app!

In an effort to help support our MVA students, we welcome any donations of school supplies and/or money. All funds would go directly to supporting our MVA students in the form of spirit shirts, celebrations, recognition awards, school supplies, and more. Checks can be made payable to Mar Vista Academy ASB and tax-deduction forms will be provided upon receipt. Any questions, please email Ms. Scott.

The mission of Mar Vista Academy is to engage, educate and empower each student to thrive in the global community.

• 2024-2025 Bell Schedule
• 2024-2025 Important Dates
• 2024-2025 Daily Calendar

Please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns!

The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator Robert Hughes at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, robert.hughes@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org.

Email: sasha.scott@sweetwaterschools.org

Website: mva.sweetwaterschools.org

Location: 1247 Thermal Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA

Phone: (619) 628-5100