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!

This week's Viking Spotlight is from a parent nomination...thank you, Mrs. Hoover! 🤗

Wolff decided on his own to up his math grade and went to Saturday school where he took the test and studied again and improved it back to what it originally was. Always striving to bring his grades to A's all on his own...in addition to always helping around the house without asking. Just an amazing, hard working kid . So proud!!

This week's Viking Spotlight is from a parent nomination...thank you, Ms. Marin! 🤗

Max has had perfect attendance all school year. He is maintained an almost perfect GPA. He has competed in the quiz bowl and is in the MVA flag football team. All while continuing to be a great big brother and role model to his younger sister. He's a great son always helping around the house. No matter what the task is, Max puts 110% effort in everything he does. He is a great friend always giving advice and a caring human being, always trying to see the kind side of people. Although, he can stand firm on his opinions, he is never intentionally rude or disrespectful. I'm always proud of his accomplishments!

Vikings, we’ve officially made it to the last full week of classes...well, technically 4 days! 😉 Final exams begin next week, so I want every student to dig deep, stay focused, and finish strong! Whether you’ve been giving it your all or know you still have some catching up to do, it’s never too late to make a positive impact on your final grades. Parents, your support is essential during this home stretch—encourage structured study time, help your child get plenty of sleep, and minimize distractions at home so they can give their best effort during this critical time.

For our 8th graders, these final two weeks are especially important for you as they determine whether or not you will be able to participate in the promotion ceremony on June 6th. Even if you received a Viking Gold letter last week stating you were on track for promotion, remember that status can quickly change if you don’t pass all six of your classes! For 7th graders, remember that any class you fail will have to be repeated in summer school or through credit recovery in 8th grade. Let’s lock in, lean on each other, and end this school year with pride and purpose. You've got this, Vikings!

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

Take care,

Ms. Scott

Parents of 8th graders, Dr. Portaro has graciously extended the deadline to buy a ticket for the end of year celebrations!! The new deadline is Tuesday, May 27th by the end of lunch!! If you would like your child to attend, please send cash with your child tomorrow, or you can stop by the ASB during lunch (12:30-1:15pm). Don't forget to sign the permission slip! I have attached another copy HERE or at the link below for easy reference. Lastly, remember you must be an 8th grader on track to promote in order to attend these events!

What better way to celebrate the end of your middle school career than to participate in MVA's 8th grade celebrations!! For only $25, you'll get the following:

• A cool Promoting Class of 2025 T-shirt!
• Final Friday Farewell Party on your last Friday of middle school!
• Belmont Park Field Trip the day before Promotion!

Next Monday, June 2nd at 6pm on the Viking Stage, we will be honoring some of our 8th graders at our first ever 8th Grade End of Year Awards! Aside from our traditional awards of Principal's Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, and Most Improved, we have some very special awards that we will be recognizing! Nominated by MVA Admin, Teachers, Staff, and Coaches, we are so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th grade Vikings! Emails were sent via Jupiter on 5/26 to the students receiving an award and their parents. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Scott at sasha.scott@sweetwaterschools.org.

Attention 8th Grade Parents: We are only 8 school days away from the 2025 Promotion Ceremony! Please click the links below to read the important information regarding Promotion Day details.

Recording of the Promotion Presentation from 5/22: www.tinyurl.com/MVAZoomRecording25

PDF of the Promotion Presentation Slides on 5/22: www.tinyurl.com/MVAPromoPresentation

Promotion Info Document: www.tinyurl.com/MVAPromo25

Non-Promotion List: www.tinyurl.com/MVANonPromo25
(If your child is on this list, they are not eligible to promote. if you have any questions, please contact the counseling center at 619-628-5112 or nancy.schmerbauch@sweetwaterschools.org. Please keep in mind: just because they are not on this list doesn't mean they are automatically promoting, they still need to pass all of their current classes with a D- or higher!!)

Options Middle College High School (OMCHS) is still actively seeking highly motivated rising 9th grade students to join our unique program—an exceptional opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously working toward or completing an AA Degree. Click the links below to apply!!

Hello Educational Community,

We invite you to share this exciting opportunity! The Linda Vista Innovation Center is thrilled to open its doors to students across San Diego County this summer, offering engaging Summer Camps. These camps will provide a curriculum that mirrors the outstanding academic programming available during the school year.

You can choose from the following camps:

• DRONE CAMP
• Elevate your summer with drone fun! This camp focuses on drone safety certification, featuring guest speakers from the industry and hands-on flying training.
• 3D PRINTING CAMP
• Spend the week using cutting-edge software and equipment to create real solutions for children and animals with accessibility needs.
• ESPORTS CAMP
• Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of competitive gaming. This camp is perfect for students eager to enhance their gaming skills and explore new technologies.

For more information and to register, please use the following link. www.sdcoe.net/lvic-camp

Thank you,

Alicia Gallegos Butters, Ed.D.

Director, Educational Technology

Innovation Division
San Diego County Office of Education

(858) 298-2133

https://www.sdcoe.net/educators/educational-technology

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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.

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Email: sasha.scott@sweetwaterschools.org

Website: mva.sweetwaterschools.org

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

Phone: (619) 628-5100