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!

Before break, we had our annual 1K Fun Run and it was awesome to see so many Vikings participating! This week's spotlight goes out to our top 3 medalists in each category!

8th Grade Boys:

1. William Moreland - 3:32
2. Alan Reyes - 3:49
3. Jeziah Eister - 3:58

8th Grade Girls:

1. Evelyn-Naomi Perez - 4:21
2. Khandes Narvasa - 4:44
3. Camila Ramos - 4:57

7th Grade Boys:

1. Adam Morales - 3:53
2. Noah Navaro - 3:54
3. Aycen Acohido - 4:29

7th Grade Girls:

1. Maliyah Smith - 4:46
2. Sophia Arce - 4:55

Congratulations Vikings! We are so proud of you!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. As we transition back into our school routines, it’s hard to believe that we have only 15 school days left in this semester! This is a crucial time for students to focus, stay organized, and give their best effort to finish the semester strong.

Final exams are right around the corner, and they provide an important opportunity for students to demonstrate all that they’ve learned throughout the semester. I encourage every Viking student to approach your final exams with confidence and determination. Dedicating time to review class notes, ask questions, complete assignments, and attending tutoring or Saturday Academy will go a long way in achieving success! Remember, in order to participate in the Promotion Ceremony as an 8th grader, you have to pass ALL of your classes with a D- or higher.

Parents, your support during this time is invaluable. Encouraging good study habits, ensuring students get enough rest, and providing a positive environment for learning at home can make all the difference. Together, we can help our students achieve their full potential and finish the semester on a high note. Let’s make these last few weeks productive and rewarding for everyone!

Thank you for your partnership, and let’s finish this semester with pride and perseverance!

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

Next week, from December 9-13th, be sure to participate in our last spirit week of 2024 so that you can earn points on 5-star! Check out the days below and start planning your outfit so you're ready when it comes!

MVA ASB presents Frozen Formal!

Join us for our winter formal dance on Thursday, December 12th from 5-7pm. We will crown our Winter Royal Court, and we will have food and drinks for purchase, a photo booth, and more fun activities to be announced soon.

Pick up your permission slip at ASB window 4.

Ticket prices:

December 2-12: $3

At the door: $5

For the first time, we are opening our dance up to guests who are in 7th and 8th grade. Guest tickets are $5. Guest permission slips are available at ASB Window 4. All guests must have signatures from the MVA student and parent/guardian, the guests parent/guardian, and the guest's school administrator. MVA students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Please read the guest permission slips carefully!

Read more event details here

Attention all creative Vikings!

You're invited to join MVA's brand-new Art Club! Whether you love to create or just want to try something new, Art Club is for everyone—from total beginners to creative pros.

Led by our very own Mrs. Dow, former art teacher at MVA, we’ll explore drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking in a fun, relaxed environment.

Join us on Fridays after school, from 1:15–4:00 PM. No pressure, no grades—just a chance to create, make friends, and have fun. Note: You will need to be registered in the VALOR afterschool program to participate. See Mr. Arista for more information.

Our first meeting is Friday, December 6th. Bring a friend or just your awesome self—we can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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