Viking Vibes

The Viking Spotlight is the part in my weekly newsletter used to highlight and celebrate our students and staff anytime we can! If you would like your child acknowledged for something they have accomplished, whether on campus or off-campus, please feel free to fill out this google form HERE. I look forward to celebrating our Vikings and all of the great things they are doing!

Welcome back, Vikings!! I hope this message finds you well-rested and rejuvenated after our two-week spring break! I trust that each of you had a wonderful break, filled with relaxation and memorable moments! 🤗

As we dive back into the swing of things, I want to remind everyone that we are now entering the final stretch of the semester. In just three short weeks, we will issue our last progress reports before report cards. This is a crucial time for our students to stay focused on keeping their grades up and ensure they are giving their best effort in every class. This is a team effort that requires collaboration between students, parents/guardians, and teachers.

Looking ahead, the next two months will pass by quickly with various exciting end-of-year events on the horizon. It's essential for our students to maintain their dedication to academics and uphold our school values. Let's work together to finish the year strong, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in these fun and rewarding experiences!

I can't wait to see all of your beautiful faces tomorrow!! Let's make it a great week, Vikings!! 💛

Take care,

Ms. Scott

A friendly reminder that it is a minimum day tomorrow, Monday, April 7th. Students will be dismissed at 1:15pm, so please plan accordingly.

Students and parents were notified before break if they needed Credit Recovery for Science or PE. Please be sure to attend if you failed one or more semesters of either Science or PE so you can recover that credit.

• Science 1 and 2 - 7:10am-8:10am in Room 203 with Mrs. Trejo
• PE 7 and 8 - 3:20-4:20pm on PE Blacktop with Ms. Petersen

Please contact the counselor, Ms. Schmerbauch, at nancy.schmerbauch@sweetwaterschools.org if you have any questions.

Let's show our support by participating in the Districtwide Spirit week this week!!

7th graders...do you want a chance at winning a free pizza party and front of the line access at the Color Run?!?! Then be sure to have your parents/guardians complete your school registration for the 2025-2026 school year, asap!!! The Advisory with the highest completion percentage wins!!! Will that be your advisory?!?!?

Attention 7th Grade Vikings:

Are you interested in being a leader at MVA, planning events, and making school more fun for our Vikings? Join ASB! 2025-2026 ASB Applications open on Monday, March 17th.

As an ASB member, you are in charge of student activities, incentives, awards, representing the student body for school-wide input and decisions, and creating an overall positive and school-spirited climate and culture for MVA. Therefore, you will dedicate a lot of hard work, time, effort and responsibility. What we do as ASB will have a huge impact and effect on every student at MVA.

There will be an ASB Interest Meeting on Friday, April 11th at lunch in the adaptive.

Here are the requirements for ASB members:

• A minimum of a 2.5 GPA in scholarship, with no D's or F’s in any class, and 3.0 GPA in citizenship with no D's or F's throughout their academic year.
• If you’ve been suspended this year (Fall 2024-now), you will also need to complete an additional form.
• Attendance is in good standing

Please note that being a part of ASB, you are a student that the administration, faculty, and staff will trust and expect to do the right thing. So please make sure that you are joining ASB, not for power and popularity, but to make a positive impact at MVA.

Here is a checklist of what is required to apply:

• Student and parent signatures (pick up at ASB window 4)
• ASB Application: https://bit.ly/3AIhTyX
• 2 References: https://bit.ly/ASBref2526
• 1 core subject teacher
• 1 teacher or other adult who knows you well (not a family member)
• Interview Monday, April 21st or Tuesday, April 22nd during the school day.
• Be available Friday, April 25th from 1:30-3:30pm for the mandatory hands-on interview

Stop by ASB Window 4 to pick up the parent/guardian signatures page.

If you have any questions, see Dr. Portaro!

On the last Wednesday before Spring Break, SUHSD celebrated the 2025 Sweetwater District Teachers of the Year at a wonderful event honoring excellence in education in our district. SUHSD educators and their families gathered to recognize their dedication, excellence, and the incredible impact teachers have on our students’ lives every day. We are so proud of Ms. Hinojosa for representing Mar Vista Academy! Congratulations again on this great honor!!

All students must complete Online Registration each year. The window to submit the yearly Online Registration opened on Monday, January 27, 2025. The sooner you get it done, the better! Click the button below that applies to you for more information on registration.

Join us on Friday, April 18th at Southwest High School’s stadium for our 2nd annual Junior Bell Game! MVA will take on SOM’s flag football teams in pursuit of the Jr. Bell trophy.

5:00 – Doors open

5:30 – Girls Flag Football

6:45 – Boys Flag Football

MVA and SOM ASB will have concessions for sale, including tacos, coffee, drinks, chips, spirit gear, and more.

Tickets are $5. This event is cash only. No outside food or drinks.

We are excited to invite you to attend the upcoming Mental Health Youth Leadership Summit, an important event aimed at raising awareness about mental health and providing valuable resources to both students and parents. Please see flier below.

This summit will offer workshops and wellness activities that focus on fostering mental well-being, stress management, and resilience. It is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to come together, learn from experts, and develop the tools necessary for maintaining mental and emotional health.

Event Details

• Location: Hilltop High School Gymnasium at 555 Claire Avenue, Chula Vista, 91910
• Date and Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Middle/High School Student, Parent and Staff Register Here: https://forms.gle/vExjkGRsV84ZmMcF6

Only 4 short weeks until MVA’s Color Run!

Our MVA Color Run will take place on Friday, May 2nd during the school day! This is a voluntary fundraiser, all Vikings* will participate in the Color Run, regardless of the donation level. The Color Run day includes a special guest speaker, followed by the Color Run, our Color Party, and games!

Our goal is for every Viking to raise $40 to support the fun activities and events at MVA. You may return your purple donation envelop to ASB Window 4 starting Monday, April 7th. (Lost your envelope? Any envelope or ziplock bag works. Extra donation forms available at ASB Window 4.) The deadline to turn in donations to guarantee prizes is Friday, April 25th. ASB will be open during advisory on April 23rd and 24th.

Click here to see all the information about the Color Run: https://bit.ly/MVAcolorrun2025

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Portaro: marielle.portaro@sweetwaterschools.org

*Vikings may not be on the Color Run Non-Privilege List to participate. This list will be a modified version of our regular NPL and will be released on April 25th. See Ms. Scott or Mr. Murillo with any questions.

Help our school be a safe place for you and your friends! If you have information on incidents surrounding bullying, vandalism, safety concerns, etc., report it anonymously to p3tips.com or use the app!

In an effort to help support our MVA students, we welcome any donations of school supplies and/or money. All funds would go directly to supporting our MVA students in the form of spirit shirts, celebrations, recognition awards, school supplies, and more. Checks can be made payable to Mar Vista Academy ASB and tax-deduction forms will be provided upon receipt. Any questions, please email Ms. Scott.

The mission of Mar Vista Academy is to engage, educate and empower each student to thrive in the global community.

• 2024-2025 Bell Schedule
• 2024-2025 Important Dates
• 2024-2025 Daily Calendar

Please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns!

The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator Robert Hughes at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, robert.hughes@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org.

Email: sasha.scott@sweetwaterschools.org

Website: mva.sweetwaterschools.org

Location: 1247 Thermal Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA

Phone: (619) 628-5100