MPVA Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope this newsletter finds everyone doing well after the unexpected storms that wreaked havoc on our city Thursday evening. If your family is in need of assistance, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/GUA5Gqr46mxbfD3a9

We will open our doors again tomorrow, Monday - May 20, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Our building has electricity/power and AC. Multiple walkthroughs have been conducted since Friday to ensure a safe return to school. It will be a Grey Day.

Our campus sustained minimal damage and was largely confined to tree limbs that came down. It is here that I want to give a shout out to one of our parents, Mr. Dawlett, who came to MPVA on Friday to break up the large limbs and prepare them for pick up. This was yet another example of what an amazing school community we have here at MPVA. Everyone pitches in when and how they can because this is where our children go (and grow). This act of initiative and concern for the safety of our kids is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mr. Dawlett!

Again, if you need any assistance, please fill out this form, https://forms.gle/GUA5Gqr46mxbfD3a9, or reach out to me at jsarabia@houstonisd.org and include our Wrap Around Specialist, Ms. Perez-Williams at Brittany.PerezWilliams@houstonisd.org in your email.

We look forward to seeing our students back tomorrow!

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

The PTO is hosting a Spirit Day this Tuesday at La Fresca at 5300 N. Braeswood Blvd. from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Mention "Meyerland Middle School" and a portion of the proceeds will go to our school.

La Fresca Pizzaria at Bellaire

Attached below are MPVA Traffic Maps (English and Spanish) to help you navigate parking and traffic around our school. This year we have had two accidents involving MPVA students and cars. That is two students too many.

One of the accidents happened at the corner of Manhattan and Wigton and the other at the intersection between Manhattan and Willowbend.

Please help us keep all our students safe by following all posted signage around our school and using the attached maps to guide you with parking options.

We have been actively seeking Crossing Guard help since the Fall and were able to acquire help in the afternoon at the corner of Manhattan and Wigton. I also want to thank PTO member, Mr. LeBlanc, who has been helping us at that intersection all year during the morning and afternoon commutes. Some who have seen him day in and day out may think he works for HISD, however, he does this voluntarily and his help has been invaluable. Please let me know if we have any other parents who would like to help.

Finally, I want to caution parents against asking their children to meet them on the other side of Willowbend. That is a high-traffic and high-speed intersection. Finding areas within the neighborhood to designate as a pickup spot makes more sense. Many parents do this and it works.

Thank you all in advance for helping us take care of our students. #ItTakesAVillage.

Attendance appeal hours were due on March 22, 2024. Students who have not completed their recovery time are encouraged to continue until all hours are completed.

We are in the process of notifying students who have recovery time during the second semester of school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact D.Bolden (Counselor), K.Moody (Counselor), B. Perez (Wraparound Specialist), and Silva Alvarado (Attendance Clerk).

Respectfully,

The Attendance Committee

Attendance Recovery Tutorials are now available for students who need to recover attendance hours. Attendance Recovery will be held every Wednesday in May in the school library from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a significant opportunity for them to catch up on any attendance recovery hours and improve their academic standing.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting an informational meeting for EF Tours Japan Summer 2025. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the library. During this session, we will discuss the exciting itinerary, travel logistics, how to earn high school or college credit, affordable payment options, and the enrollment process for the trip.

I am looking forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP for the meeting by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/3Urt5qE.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to me via email at dbeaubru@houstonisd.org.

Thank you for your attention, and I appreciate your continued support.

Warm regards,

Derilia Beaubrun

Panda Express Spirit Night benefitting our Kickstart Kids Karate Team on Wednesday, May 22!

8705 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77096

You can dine in or order ahead for carry out.

PandaExpress.com or the App

Enter 373051 in the fundraiser code box

20% of sales go to our Meyerland Unified Special Olympics Karate Team.

We are currently seeking sponsors for our Team as we prepare to travel to the United Fighting Arts Federation World Championships this summer! Any businesses or individuals interested in helping sponsor our team can reach out to Ms. Clark at chelsea.clark@houstonisd.org .

Are you in need of any non-academic supports for you and your family? Look no further, Ms. Perez-Williams has your back. Wraparound Services includes, but is not limited to: food, clothing, shoes, housing support, mental health support, etc. Please fill out a SAF (Student Assistance Form) for assistance at: https://www.houstonisdsaf.com and our Wraparound Specialist will reach out to you for further information. Thank you have a great week!

With end of year events/parties/field trips/teacher appreciation/etc coming up, we want to be sure everyone who wants to help is VIPS approved! Sign up here: https://www.houstonisd.org/VIPS#calendar347170/20221108/month

RAISE YOUR HAND!

Information about positions available on the MPVA PTO board and committee roster will be coming out shortly, so be sure you're registered in toolkit and are following the Meyerland Performing And Visual Arts Middle School Parent Group on Facebook (we win longest group name EVER :P).

Those MPVA sweatshirts and fleece jackets are awesome for cool mornings and cool classrooms! 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 totreasurer@mpvapto.com.

Join the PTO

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

Follow the PTO

Subscribe to emails here: mpva.membershiptoolkit.com

Facebook: Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School PTO

Instagram: @mpvapto

Twitter: PTO of MPVA Middle School

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

This Week

Monday, May 20th (Grey)

• Theatre Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Spring Guitar Concert (Beginner) @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, May 21th (Purple)

• IPC Final @ 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Theatre Performance (Intermediate) @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, May 22nd (Grey)

• Principles of Information Technology Final @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• NJHS Induction Rehearsal @ 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
• Spring Guitar Concert (Intermediate) @ 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Thursday, May 23rd (Purple)

• Algebra Final @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Beginning Theatre Showcase @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
• HISD Fine Arts Recital @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

• NJHS Induction Rehearsal @ 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
• Orchestra Concerto Concert @ 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM

Friday, May 24th (Grey)

• NJHS Induction Rehearsal @ 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
• Spring Guitar Concert (Advanced) @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Dress Code

General School Supply List

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