Viking Vibes
Engage. Educate. Empower.
Volume 3 ~ Issue 18 ~ Week of December 8, 2024
Viking Spotlight: MVA Band
This week's Viking Spotlight is for the Vikings in our Beginning and Advanced Band classes! These students have been working tirelessly to prepare for the annual District Band Pageant and they did absolutely amazing!! Congratulations to all of our Viking Band Members...your hard work is paying off and we see the amazing results!! If you missed the band pageant, not to worry, come support our band at our MVA Winter Concert next week! See more info in the newsletter below!!
๐ Message from the Principal ๐
This past Saturday, we kicked off the Winter Sports season with three soccer games! Our boys soccer team started the day with a 1-0 victory over Granger!! Then our girls soccer team matched that effort with a 2-1 victory over Granger! Unfortunately, our second girls game didn't go our way and ended with an 1-0 loss to Feaster, but the girls played hard! Congrats to all of our soccer players for their hard work and dedication! It's going to be a great season!! โฝ
Saturday morning I was also able to catch our Robotics team at their competition at Bonita Vista High School. We had three teams competing in preparation for the big tournament in January and it was awesome to watch all of their talent and hard work come to fruition as their robots battled in the ring! So proud of you Vikings, keep up the great work!! ๐ค
This is our last full week of classes as we round out the end of the semester. Don't forget to take advantage of the tutoring we offer every day before and after school, as well as our last Saturday Academy of the year this Saturday. It is important that you try your best to do well on your final exams to show what you have learned this semester so far! Also, keep in mind, that you will have to repeat any classes that you fail in Credit Recovery, so the better you do on the final exam, the better chance you have to pass! Good luck Vikings...you got this! ๐
Let's make it a great week, Vikings!! ๐
Check out the next issue of the Library Newsletter!!
It's the last week of Tutoring for Semester 1!!
This weekend is the LAST Saturday Academy of the semester!!
This week is Spirit Week...let's end the year showing our school pride!
December 9-13th is our last spirit week of the semester! Be sure to participate so that you can earn points on 5-star! Check out the days below and start planning your outfit so you're ready when it comes!
Frozen Formal is Dec. 12th - Get your tickets today!
MVA ASB presents Frozen Formal!
Join us for our winter formal dance on Thursday, December 12th from 5-7pm. We will crown our Winter Royal Court, and we will have food and drinks for purchase, a photo booth, and more fun activities to be announced soon.
Pick up your permission slip at ASB window 4.
Ticket prices:
December 2-12: $3
At the door: $5
For the first time, we are opening our dance up to guests who are in 7th and 8th grade. Guest tickets are $5. Guest permission slips are available at ASB Window 4. All guests must have signatures from the MVA student and parent/guardian, the guests parent/guardian, and the guest's school administrator. MVA students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Please read the guest permission slips carefully!
Come support MVA Winter VAPA Showcase - December 18th
Next Wednesday, we will be hosting our Winter VAPA Showcase in conjunction with Mar Vista High School's Band and Orchestra groups! Come out and support our Vikings as the orchestra, band, and drama students show off their skills!! Dress warm and bring cash for hot chocolate because it will be chilly! ๐
Final Exams Schedule for Next Week!!
Please note: There are 4 minimum days on the last week of school. Please plan accordingly. The VALOR after school program will be open and available for students to stay those days as well. Please see Mr. Arista or Coach Gus for an enrollment packet or pick one up at the main office.
Help Support Author, Tracy Badua, for her January MVA Visit!!
๐ VALOR'S CORNER ๐
โฝ Soccer Game Schedule - Saturday, December 14th โฝ
๐ Upcoming Community Events ๐
BSU Family Taco Night - December 10th
Smartphone Training Course for Parents - December 11th ๐ฑ
Toys for Joy @ Southwest High - December 14th
We are happy to announce the return of hosting the Rock Church and their 28th Annual Toys for Joy community event. Join us on Saturday, December 14th from 9am-2pm, for a day filled with generosity and joy. See flyers below for more info.
You must register in advance to participate in the event. Click the link below to register:
https://brushfire.com/sdrock/events/585511
Interested in volunteering? Bring your family along to volunteer and be a part of this incredible cause! Sign up today and make a difference this holiday season.
Registration for volunteers (must register in advance): https://brushfire.com/sdrock/events/585509/register?typeCode=PUBLIC
IB Small Town Holiday Event - Dec. 14th
The most magical time of the year is here! Join us for the City of Imperial Beach Small Town Holiday ๐๐ on Saturday, December 14th, as we come together to celebrate the Holiday season with festive fun for all ages!
๐ Location: Veterans Park
โฐ Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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What to Expect:
Sock Skate Rink (like ice skating...but with SOCKS!)๐งฆ
Holiday Crafts ๐
SNOW โ๏ธ
Fun for the Whole Family! ๐
Bring your friends, family, and holiday spiritโthis is one event you donโt want to miss!
Keep our school safe!!
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