Mar Vista Parent Newsletter
Week of May 31, 2021
Dear Families,
Happy Memorial Day weekend and last week of school! Remember there is no school tomorrow and we will see our students back on Tuesday. Distribution will take place on Tuesday from 8:00-10:00 am and from 3:00-5:00 pm. Thank you all for a productive year and for working with us through the many challenges. We appreciate all you do everyday to help your child and our school succeed!
Please be advised that registration for Summer School Session II at Mar Vista (7/14-8/4) is still being accepted. If you are interested in having your child attend, please fill out the registration form linked here: Summer School Registration. Summer School flyers are linked below.
Kudos to all the students who participated in the Talent Show! It was so much fun to watch all the amazing talent we have here at Mar Vista! It was especially fun to see them perform in their various environments as well! Thank you, parents, for helping and giving students yet another opportunity to show off their unique abilities! I'd also like to give a big thank you to Ms. Lola Britton, Ms. Amy Ryan and Mr. J for putting it all together!
I'm wishing all of our students a great last week of school! Note that the last day, Friday June 4, distance learning instruction will end at 10:30 for TK/Kinder and 10:45 for 1st-6th and In-Person instruction will be from 12:35-2:05 as usual. Participating 6th graders will be attending the outdoor Promotion Ceremony from 9:30-11:30 am. Congrats to our amazing 6th graders!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!
Thank you,
Stephanie Monroe, Principal
Mr. J's Academic Coordinator Update
Hi, Families.
I want to thank all of you for your support throughout the course of this year! It has had its challenges but I am super impressed with how well everyone navigated through it! I hope you have a restful and rejuvenating summer!
Thanks for your help with doing the health symptoms pre-screening before bringing your children to school for in-person learning. This form can be found on the Mar Vista website. This makes the arrival process much quicker for everyone!
For those not attending in person, “summer learning kits” will be available at distribution on June 1st from 8-10 or 3-5, or by appointment in the front office that week.
Danny
Spirit Theme: Here Comes Summer!
Upcoming Events
This Week's Spirit Theme: Here Comes Summer!
Monday 5/31: Memorial Day
No School
Tuesday 6/1:
Packet Distribution 8-10 and 3-5
Thursday 6/3:
May Character Award Assembly
Friday 6/4: Last Day of School
Report Cards sent home
Distance Learning ends at 10:30 for TK/K and 10:45 for 1st-6th (6th Grade Promotion 9:30-11:30
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Summer School Session 1 begins June 14
Summer School Session 2 begins July 14
20-21 Yearbook Information
The 2021 Mar Vista Virtual Talent Show
Want to watch it again? The Virtual Talent Show links are below...
20-21 Talent Show (Primary Grades)
20-21 Talent Show (Intermediate Grades)
Mrs J's Library Updates
SUMMER READING PROGRAM OPTIONS! Double dip! Triple DIP! I've been telling the kids, high 5 for 5 books this summer! Prevent the summer slide of learning loss.
1. WPL https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/1448/Summer-Reading-Program
2. SCPL https://www.santacruzpl.org/pages/srp/
3. BSSC https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/summer-reading-program
https://mar-pajaro-ca.schoolloop.com/mvlibrary
831-761-6177 ext. 7184
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” ― Maya Angelou
Mar Vista Parent Club
It's not too late! We need you! The Mar Vista Parent and School Club (MVPS) is a non-profit group of parents, teachers, and the school Principal who work to promote the education and welfare of our students by: organizing fundraisers and events, providing technology equipment, art, music, assemblies, and basic school supplies, and supporting our library, classrooms, teachers & school improvements. We are always looking to bring in new energy into this important group, and incorporate the skills and strengths of our talented community. We want to hear from you! Even if you aren't able to attend monthly meetings, you can still help out by offering up your skills sets for various projects and events. Please complete this short survey and we will follow up on how you might be able to contribute to support our students this coming school year.
Mar Vista Parent Club Interest Form
For more information contact us at Aptos-MVPS@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook @MarVistaElementary.
Technology Support
Please call the school office and arrange a time to exchange your device. (831)761-6177
Call the Help Desk at (831) 786-TECH (8324)
Use this option if you need immediate assistance.
The PVUSD Help Desk is open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm every school day and the help desk technicians can remotely assist you just like being with you in front of your computer.
District Links:
Please see below for additional links about our return to In-Person learning:
Return to In-Person Instruction Timelines and Schedules /Spanish Version
PVUSD School Meals - 2021
School meals are served daily at Aptos Jr. from 7:00-10:00 am. Click here for details.
As a reminder, PVUSD now has two afternoon meal pick up locations to support those families who are not able to access meals during earlier meal pick up times. Please note that families can pick up meals for their children for the seven days of the week on the one pick up day. Also, Second Harvest Food Bank distributes groceries during most weeks during these afternoon meal pick up times.
Here are the links to the flyers with details for afternoon meal pick up times :
Mar Vista Distance Learning Webpage
Virtual Recess - See new times below!
TK/K - 10:30-10:45. Storytime/Social Time Link
1st-3rd - 10:45-11:00 Storytime and Social time (sharing and talking) Link
4th-6th - 9:30-9:45 Social time Link
We hope students will find a time to connect, chat, share and just hang out in a safe, monitored environment supervised by Mar Vista yard duties.
Daily Instructional Schedules
Contact us
Website: marvista.pvusd.net
Location: 6860 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, USA
Phone: (831) 761-6177
Facebook: facebook.com/marvistaaptos
Twitter: @MarVista_Aptos