MPVA Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Students,

Monday is Chavez-Huerta Day and also a school holiday. We will also end the week with a Spring Holiday (Good Friday) making this a very short school week.

While short, this week is still packed with plenty of activities and also with opportunities to come out and support our Greyhounds. Whether it be sports or fine arts performances, we have something for everyone!

Speaking of support, I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the last two weeks to express their support of me, our teachers, our students, and our school community as a whole. Your words continue to encourage and lift our school spirits (and mine) and reminds me of how fortunate MPVA is to have this level of support and love. Last week ended with a highly encouraging meeting between West Division principals and our West Division Superintendent, Dr. Stout, who assured us that all her principals and her schools continue to have her full support.

As always, thank you all for everything you do to help keep MPVA the special place that it is.

Respectfully,

Mr. Sarabia

Academics are the mind of our school. Athletics are the heart of our school. Arts are the soul of our school. #WeAreMPVA

We will be holding our campus GT Expo this Thursday, March 28th from 5pm – 6pm, for parents, in the library. Our students have worked hard all year long on their projects and are proud to present their products. Please come support our Greyhounds as they try to progress to our District Expo!!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Before Spring Break, meetings were held with students and parents were contacted regarding their attendance and the attendance appeal process. A Parent FAQ sheet has been provided to assist with any questions you may have.

Just a friendly reminder that, in an effort to avoid classroom disruptions, we kindly request that parents refrain from dropping off lunch, including outside food such as Chick-fil-A, McDonald's and etc. at the Visitor's Window during school hours. We encourage you to send your students with their lunches in the mornings or allow them to participate in the free HISD hot lunch provided in the cafeteria.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in creating a smooth learning environment.

Get your tickets now for MPVA’s Advance Theater performance of “Masterclasses: The Morley Buck School of Serious Acting for Extraordinary Actors” by Patrick Greene. Tickets are $3 each and on sale through the Theater Boosterclub website at https://mpvatheatre.ludus.com (Extra donations also accepted!)

Performances are Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th at 6:30pm in the MPVA Cade Auditorium.

BCJ students had an opportunity to tour the KPRC news studio. They learned about the roles of directors, reporters, producers and the station manager. They even got to take a picture with Tanji from Houston Life who was setting up for the show.

If your child is interested in participating or trying out for any UIL sport that Meyerland Middle School offers, then the following must be completed:

• The student must be registered through RMA (Register My Athlete)
  • Link to RMA: https://www.registermyathlete.com/
  • Link to Video Instructions for RMA:
    • https://youtu.be/5rbBXZaGgq0
  • Link to RMA Step-by-Step Instructions:
  • https://tinyurl.com/mwyvtxck
• All student-athletes must be cleared through RMA before they can try out, practice, or participate in any UIL sport.

Mark your calendars now for our upcoming Spirit Day - mentioning MPVA when you check out sends a portion of sales back to the PTO to be used in service of the whole school!

Wednesday, March 27th from 4pm-9pm: Beck's Prime @ 4700 Beechnut St

We appreciate our families and staff being so patient as the plan has come together this year and we've brought our new dean, Mr. Lopez, on board. The MPVA PTO collaborates with MPVA staff to help support the school with planning and implementation of 8th grade end of year celebrations, and that is only made possible through the generosity of our families. We've got a ton of fun things planned, so let's do this!

Donations to 8th Grade Events can be made through the PTO's website at https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/class-of-2024. Suggested donation is $100 per student, but you are welcome to pay what you can or throw in extra to help fellow Greyhounds. These funds will go toward the costs of class shirts, the 8th Grade Dance (Sneaker Ball), Field Trip to Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, Fun Fridays in May for 8th Graders, and a Grab & Go Breakfast on the last day of school. Donating to the general donation page on the PTO website ensures that donations can be spent flexibly to pay vendors, and our goal is to collect $25,000. Much more information is provided through the link above. If you'd like to invite loved ones to contribute, here's an easy text: "Help (Kiddo) celebrate their years at MPVA! It's gonna be a blast - we're proud of you, Greyhounds! https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/74911994"

All 8th Graders will receive a class shirt - you can enter your student's information through the PTO website to have it delivered early, but all shirts will be delivered on or around May 1st regardless of donation amount https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/Open_Forms. For families wishing to pay cash, there will be designated PTO staffed cash collection days announced when we return from Spring Break. Please note that teachers cannot accept money and donations come through the PTO, NOT School Pay.

School paperwork, waivers, etc will all be coming from your teachers at school, and will need to be returned to school in a timely manner. Also, any questions regarding promotion ceremonies need to be referred to MPVA staff. Please watch for all paperwork and instructions and visit the 8th Grade page on the MPVA website for updates. https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/55929.

If you have questions or would like to help, please reach out to Luci Christian-Bell at communications@mpvapto.com. Hip Hip Hooray, Class of 2024!

You've still got time - LOCKTOPIA is hosting an awesome spirit promotion the whole month! Any party booked in February that uses the code MEYERMID will get a portion of the proceeds donated back to MPVA! This is a great idea for birthday parties or just a fun time with a group of friends - book at www.locktopiahouston.com.

We love our new mural! Be on the lookout for future painting dates - this campus creation is for MPVA families by MPVA families. ♥️

We are in need of adult volunteers to help mind the lines during Kona Ice Spirit Days on the first Friday of the month. We have a few more this year and really want to be able to keep this fun treat, so please sign up if you can.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA5AF2EA7F9C16-46018609-kona?fbclid=IwAR0QZ4B4u-LDPM2pQU-mpymJRUFFj_NL0TYX1B-ZkLhNhKagAQlxqJlyjPk#/

Those MPVA sweatshirts and fleece jackets are awesome for cool mornings! Need any extra? Anything purchased from the MPVA PTO SCHOOL STORE is delivered during SPARK on the following Monday: https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/7241

Registration for Morning and After-Care for the 2023-2024 school year can be found at https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/aftercare-2023-page1. Once all fees and four (4) registration documents are received and processed, a confirmation email with QR and Remind app codes are sent out. Students cannot be accepted to care without these.

This year’s rate is a $180 flat fee per month that includes both morning and after care (there is no a la carte pricing), there is a $75 registration fee, and a $75 drop in rate (after the third drop in the account will automatically convert to monthly). Questions about the program may be directed to treasurer@mpvapto.com.

Register to be a member of the PTO (it’s free) to get official parent communication and buy uniforms via the school store at: https://MPVA.membershiptoolkit.com

Subscribe to emails here: mpva.membershiptoolkit.com

Facebook: Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School PTO

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This Week

Monday, March 25th

• Chavez Huerta Day (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday, March 26th (Purple)

• Advanced Theatre Spring Play: Rehearsal @4:00 PM - 6: OO PM
• MPVA Softball @ Pershing @4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Black @4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, March 27th (Grey)

• Parker ES Fine Arts Magnet Outreach Performances @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• MPVA PTO Spirit Night at Beck's Prime @ 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Advanced Theatre Spring Play: Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Softball vs. Lanier @ 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM
• Advanced Theatre Spring Play: Performance @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28th (Purple)

• MPVA GT Expo @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Softball @ West Briar @ 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
• MPVA Soccer vs. Pershing @ Meyerland (6/7:00 PM)
• Advanced Theatre Spring Play: Performance @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29th

• Spring Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Just Around the Corner

Monday, April 1st (Grey)

• MPVA Softball vs. Hogg @ 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
• MPVA Soccer vs. Pin Oaks @ Meyerland (6/7:00 PM)

Tuesday, April 2nd (Purple)

• Beginner Choir UIL @ 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) @ West Briar @ 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 3rd (Grey)

• MPVA Softball vs. Pin Oak @ 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Thursday, April 4th (Purple)

• Meyerland Baseball (D30 @ Briarmeadow @ 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday, April 5th

• HISD Choir Beginning UIL Clinic @ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Kona Ice Spirit Friday @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, April 6th

• MPVA Orchestra Solo & Ensemble
• Saturday Tutorials @ 8:00 AM - NOON
• Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival (Dance Ensemble) @ 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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