MPVA Weekly Update

February 5 - 9 ,2024

Dear Parents,

Last week we sent home your child's MAP growth report. If they have not presented it to you, please make sure to ask them for it. Attached below is a sample report. The report will define achievement versus growth and detail how your child did in both areas. We are also using the reports to guide our tutorials and the interventions that will be provided to students who need more time with their teachers. Our goal is to have every student grow and make progress regardless of their starting point. Working together, we can do this.

Last Friday we were honored to host the United States Navy Band for a "Music in the Schools" concert. It was truly outstanding. Our band directors, Mr. Orloske and Ms. Jordan, worked hand in hand with HSPVA band director, Connor Fetting, to bring this experience to our Greyhounds and also to the students we invited that are part of the Parker Elementary and Lovett Elementary school bands. We will be posting a link to the full video in this newsletter next week. You will not want to miss it!

Finally, I have to share an email that was sent to me after the concert:

Dear Sir,

My son is in the USN band and we attended the concert today. I just want to let you know we were so pleased with the good behavior of all the students that attended. My son made a comment that this was the best audience that he has played for. We especially enjoyed how the students actually sang along with a song. Great group of kids and thank you for letting us attend. Please pass this on to teachers and students.

Sincerely,

Jerry Morris

I could not agree more. Our kids displayed exemplary audience etiquette and made us all very proud. Mr. Orloske was also contacted by his contact in the Navy Band expressing the same sentiment and stated they want to come back to MPVA in 5 years when they go on this type of tour again. We could not have received a higher compliment than that!

Thank you all for your continued support of 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

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MPVA Updates

Visitors Window

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.

Message From the Counselors

The counselors will be conducting a six-week group counseling session over stress management that provides students with relaxation and mindfulness techniques that help to reduce stress and anxiety.

This is a group counseling curriculum that school counselors utilize to help their students manage and reduce stress, especially stress stemming from current events. There are six 45 minute small group sessions which is aligned with The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

If you are interested in your student taking advantage of this group therapy session, please complete the following information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVIvJnqgAhe0NaCEzVOwJbL2LFiumuwHVMDtudUjKBkpf0hg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Cool Brains Author Visit with Lisa Yee and Dan Santat

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MPVA Fine Arts

Theater Department

Tickets are now on sale for the MPVA production of Seussical KIDS! The show is Friday, February 9th at 7PM in the MPVA Cade Auditorium. Reserve your seats here: https://mpvatheatre.ludus.com/

Art Department

MPVA Mural Design Winner

We’re proud to announce the winner of the inaugural MPVA mural design competition! 7th grader Savannah Roundtree's beautiful design was selected by Mr. Sarabia as the winner, and we are so excited to see it come to life in front of our school. Savannah's artwork is both beautiful, suitable for a mural installation, and representative of the entire MPVA student body. Congratulations Savannah!

The mural installation will begin on February 10. The mural will be installed by the community, that means YOU! There are three walls in total and we will begin with the smallest wall. Below is a sign up genius where you can sign up your family to participate in the installation. Don't worry if you can't make it on the 10th or if the sign up fills up too quickly - we have two additional walls to paint at a later date!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AACAE2EA3FC1-47660723-mpva#/

Creative Writing

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Guitar

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HSPVA Guitar Program

We have exciting news for our parents and students interested in continuing to study in the field of the guitar - HSPVA is starting a guitar program! It will start very small (6 students, all 9th graders), and they will increase to around 18-24 total by adding 5 or 6 students each successive year.

Students will spend 3 hours on specific guitar instruction every other day, for four academic school years, and will be required to present adjudicated Senior Recitals, like any other music student.

Guitar instruction is one of the thriving District music areas in HISD and HSPVA is committed to continuing to support fine arts endeavors.

Audition requirements will be posted soon on the HSPVA website.

MPVA Athletics

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Basketball

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Softball

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Baseball

Register My Athlete

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:
All student-athletes must be cleared through RMA before they can try out, practice, or participate in any UIL sport.

FROM THE PTO

PTO Community Meeting

Join us Tuesday evening, February 6th, for our Community meeting at 7pm in the MPVA Library. Everyone is welcome, and this is a great time to ask questions and hear about things happening at MPVA as we support magnets and staff, plan events, and talk teacher appreciation.

School Spirit in February

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.

Add to your calendar - Tapester’s Grill at 4520 Beechnut St. will also donate a portion of proceeds back to MPVA on Tuesday, February 27th from 8am-8pm.

Magnet Tours

There are two MAGNET TOURS left, and volunteers are needed at 1p on Thursdays. Our magnet team makes it super easy to help - sign up here or email magnetrelations@mpvapto.com: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548AFA728A75-44753323-magnet?fbclid=IwAR1MUWf1h0Qvn6WDXv2y17Y2KMo__o6t31SwDKA3u-1jx3qGTTUokHHXR9E_aem_AZ3H89edGWOtOJO6xfQOdvWEvUaxZQLI8YrvmeQC4NVyTmuTgGKs4RnAOVaUPAOGUyM#/

8th Grade Parents

The School Choice portal is now open, and we know many are figuring out where your children will attend high school. If you have questions about the process, much can be learned by following the HISD Magnet Parents Forum on facebook. The new donation portal for 8th grade events is being finalized and will be shared out shortly, along with dates of all activities. Please note that all money given online in support of 8th Grade Events will go through the PTO website, NOT SchoolPay.

School Store

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

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New Sweatshirt Design (Purple)

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New Sweatshirt Design (Grey)

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Back by Popular Demand - Black MPVA Crest T-Shirt

Morning & After-Care Registration

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.

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