MPVA Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break!

We jump right back into this week as you can see by our packed calendar below. Our tutorials are also ramping back up this week including Saturday. If you receive communication from a teacher or an email from the school asking for your child to attend tutorials, we thank you in advance making sure they attend. Working together we can make sure all our students have a strong academic finish to this school year.

Finally, I want to wish our families and faculty members of the Muslim faith a Happy Ramadan which began on March 12 and will go through April 9.

As always, thank you for your support in all things MPVA. Let's make this a great week!

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

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.

A huge congratulations to our Varsity and Sub-Varsity Girls Choir who won the coveted Sweepstakes awards at UIL competition before Spring Break. A Sweepstakes means that the choirs were awarded all "Superior" ratings from every judge. Kudos to Mr. Wall and all of our young ladies!

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 Days - mentioning MPVA when you check out sends a portion of sales back to the PTO to be used in service of the whole school!

Tuesday, March 5, from 11am - 10pm: La Fresca @ 5300 N Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096

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

Instagram: @mpvapto

Twitter: PTO of MPVA Middle School

This Week

Monday, March 18th (Grey)

• Spring Dance Concerts Set - Up/Rehearsals @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Westbriar @ 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

• Cheer Practice (GYM) @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• MPVA Softball vs. Frank Black @ 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Tuesday, March 19th (Purple)

• Spring Dance Concerts Set - Up/Rehearsals @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Cheer Practice (GYM) @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Briarmeadow @ 4:45 PM - 6:00PM
• Dance 1 Showcase @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Spring Dance Concert @ 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Wednesday, March 20th (Grey)

• Cheer Practice (GYM) @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• HISD Days of Dance Workshop @ 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D10 vs. Hamilton @4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Thursday, March 21st (Purple)

• Cheer Practice (GYM) @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Beginning Orchestra Festival @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D1) vs. Pin Oak @ 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Fashion Club Spring Show @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Softball @ Marshall @ 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Friday, March 22nd (Grey)

• Attendance Appeal Hours Due
• Austin Dance Festival (Dance Ensemble)
• HISD Guitar Concert and Sightreading @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Faculty/Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Team @ 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Pershing @ 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
• Cheer Tryouts @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Just Around the Corner

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

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)

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