Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

Attendance matters, students must be in school from December 2-December 15, 2024. We will be celebrating students with excellent attendance and celebrating our 75th day of school on December 5, 2024. Students are reminded that even if there have been excessive absences, it is never too late to show improvement.

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Monday, December 2, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 2:15 pm dismissal

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal (Coffee with the Principal @ 8:30 am)

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

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Monday, December 9, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 2:15 pm dismissal

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 3:16 pm dismissal

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Winter Academy December 16-18, 2024: 8am - 3:00 pm dismissal

Winter Break: December 16-January 3, 2025

Families are encouraged to sign up now for Winter Academy. Paper applications were sent home with students before Thanksgiving Break. Paper applications were mailed home to families of students that have earned one or more "D" or "F" in any classes. Turn in applications to the front office. You can also reach out to Ms. Eitel for assistance or more information at ogm2650@lausd.net or by calling 818-833-390.

All students will be taking the iReady math diagnostic in their advisory classes beginning on November 20, 2024. Starting on December 4, students will begin taking the iReady reading diagnostic. We encourage students to do their best to help teachers understand what each child has learned so far and what areas they still need to improve. You can see your child's scores in Schoology. The first i-Ready diagnostic scores were also shared with families on parent conference night. Is your child on grade level? If they need more support, you can have them work on MyPath lessons at home to help them in reading and math! Contact Ms. Eitel at ogm2650@lausd.net if you need support accessing your child's scores.

OVMS had a busy week before Thanksgiving Break. We celebrated great student attendance with nachos for those showing improvement. We also had lunch on the lawn with students and faculty enjoying lunch together, picnic style, and we held our annual 8th grade Turkey Bowl with our Blue and Silver Teams. Congratulations to Coach Chihuahua and Assistant Coach Coglan and all of the Silver Team participants for a great win! Congratulations students for being on track to culminate by meeting all important requirements, and therefore being eligible to participate. Keep up the good work!

The enrollment period is open for families to enroll for health insurance. We will have support for families that need assistance.

Coffee with the Principal will be held on Thursday, 12/5/2024. We will have a zoom available but parents are encouraged to attend in person to have the opportunity to visit the Mobile Museum currently available in the Library.

Topics:

Winter Academy

New Phone Policy for 2025

End of Year informatoin

Mobile Museum

Our school library is open from 7:45-8:20 am in the morning, most days at lunch, and after school until 4 pm. Students are encouraged to check out books to take home.

Students are encouraged to be in school each day. Students with excellent attendance will earn prizes and recognition for their dedication to their education!

This is a reminder of our 8th grade Culmination Requirements:

Is your child on track to meet all the requirements?

• Advisory earns each student 2.5 credits if they earn a P (Passing) or 0 credits for NP (Not Passing)
• Classes for periods 1-6 earn each student 5 credits per class if they pass (A, B, C, D marks) or 0 Credits for a failing grade (F)
• Students earn Work Habits Grades of Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory (E, S, U)
• Students earn Cooperation Grades of Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory (E, S, U)
• Check your child's previous progress report (week of November 11th) to determine if your child is on track to earn the credits and E's or S's to be able to participate in our ceremony in June. Students have 2 weeks to improve grades. Students may also attend Winter Academy to improve grades if they make a contract and agreement with their teacher. Reach out to your child's counselor Mr. Turcios with questions or concerns.

All students eat free at school for breakfast, lunch, and supper! Delivery of food is not allowed to school during the school day. Please make sure students either bring their lunch from home in the morning or they can plan to have a school lunch. View Cafe LA menus HERE https://lausd.yumyummi.com/webapp

All parents are asked to DROP OFF students in the morning at the Borden gate, near our auditorium. Students should be dropped off no later than 8:15 am to ensure students make it to class on time.

Dismissal Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is at 3:16 pm

Dismissal Tuesday is at 2:15 pm

Two gates are open for dismissal. Please plan ahead with your child which gate you would like them to exit. We will open Tyler Street gate at the front of the school or Borden St gate next to the auditorium.

Cones will be set up along Borden street for drop off in the morning. Please ask your child to use the crosswalk if crossing the street, for everyone's safety drop your child off on the school side of the street.

If your child needs to remain at school longer than 20 minutes waiting for pick up, please sign your child up for the after school program!

Per LAUSD policy, students are expected to be in school 96% of the the school year and should not miss more than seven (7) days of school for the ENTIRE year. Please be sure that your child arrives to school by 8:10 to ensure they have time to make it to school on time. Our first class of the day will begin at 8:25 am and dismissal will be at 3:16 pm.

This year we have added a few additional shortened days for students starting with Friday, September 13th when students will be dismissed at 2:15 pm. A schedule with all important dates will be home in the first day of school packet in the white envelope given to students on Monday the 12th.

Dates for our Holidays and Shortened Days. Remember, students are dismissed at 2:15 pm EVERY Tuesday.