MPVA Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Students,

To our families of the Islamic faith, we want to wish them a Happy Eid this week. It is at times like this that we recognize and celebrate the rich cultural diversity we have in our school!

A friendly reminder that Wednesday is a school holiday. We will return on Thursday (Purple Day).

Finally, we have five instructional days before our first STAAR test. We will administer the STAAR Reading assessment on April 16. Please help us by continuing to encourage your students to do their best in school, come prepared daily with their homework/assignments done, come to assigned tutorials, and continue to bring their fully charged Chromebooks. Working together we can help our students achieve the best possible academic outcomes.

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

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.

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

Greetings!

The Office of Special Education Services is hosting its annual Parent Summit on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the West Division. This year’s theme, “Walking Through It Together,” is centered around growing and maintaining strong relationships with our parents and community.

April is World Autism Month, which was founded in April 1970 by Bernard Rimland, Ph. D., a psychologist and autism researcher. He chose the month of April to coincide with his son's birthday, as well as the start of springtime for new beginnings.

This month, we will celebrate inclusivity on our campus and support World Autism Month by wearing blue on Fridays.

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 APRIL 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!

This week, Los Tios Spirit Night is Tuesday, April 9th from 3-9 PM @4840 Beechnut St., Houston, TX 77096

Wednesday, April 24th 11am - 9pm is Spirit Night at Cafe Piquet @5757 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401!

If you've not yet made your donation, now is the time to do it! 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. 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"

CASH COLLECTIONS ON CAMPUS will be Mondays in April beginning April 8th. The PTO will be in the cafeteria during lunch to take donations, issue receipts, and give t-shirts to donating students. Teachers cannot accept money! Remember, all 8th Graders will receive a class shirt - you can enter your student's information through the PTO website or donate in person to receive it early, but all shirts will be delivered on or around May 1st regardless of donation amount https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/Open_Forms.

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.

You must be VIPS approved to help with 8th Grade Events. Interested in chaperoning the Field Trip? Reach out to Mr. Lopez at aaron.lopez@houstonisd.org. Sign up to help with other events here: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/48931887/publish/.

Got questions? Email communications@mpvapto.com.

Welcome New Greyhounds! If you would like to get a jump on purchasing uniforms for next year or want a shirt or sweatshirt to wear to show your current classmates where you will be attending next year, you are in luck!

You can purchase dress code approved items in person at room 113 on signing day Saturday, 4/27 from 9-12. Or you can skip the lines and crowds day-of and by signing up and ordering online through Thursday 4/25 at https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/

These orders will be ready for pick-up on signing day! Bring a copy of your receipt to room 113 to claim your loot. See you then!

Current Greyhound Guardians - watch for a volunteer sign up for Signing Day!

How are your student's clothes holding up? Anything purchased from the MPVA PTO SCHOOL STORE is delivered during SPARK on the following Monday: https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/7241

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 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, April 8th ( Purple)

Tuesday, April 9th (Grey)

• MPVA PTO Spirit Night at Los Tios @ 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, April 10th

• Spring Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Thursday, April 11th (Purple)

• MPVA Softball @ Hamilton @ 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Friday, April 12th (Grey)

• Robstown Mariachi Festival
• Open Gym @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• HISD Dance Connect Film Festival @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday,13th

• Robstown Mariachi Festival
• Saturday Tutorials @ 8:00 AM - Noon
• All - City Guitar Festival and Concert @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• HISD Middle School District Track Meet (Girls) @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday, April 15th (Purple)

• ELAR STAAR Testing

Wednesday, April 17th (Purple)

• Ms. Bolden Award Recognition Event @ 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM

Friday, April 19th (Purple)

• Saturday Tutorials @ 8:00 AM -Noon
• District Solo & Ensemble Festival (Band) @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Dress Code

General School Supply List

HISD Connect Parent Portal

HISD Student Code of Conduct