MPVA Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Students,

Our gratitude to our wonderful PTO who showed our faculty a lot of love during Valentine's week. More than the snacks, treats, and lunch, our staff truly appreciates the thoughtfulness, kindness, and time put in to make sure our staff feels supported. We know that our PTO also have jobs and other responsibilities so the added effort they put into giving to our staff is truly, truly appreciated.

Friendly reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19. Tuesday will be a Grey Day.

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

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.

The Princess Code Organization presents "The Hearts Dance", Friday, February 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Come out and enjoy the fun!!! Tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during A, B. and C lunches. Tickets are $5. Only one ticket can be purchased per student. Students will not be allowed to purchase a ticket with Temporary IDs. You MUST have a valid school ID with picture and name visible. Students with recent infractions for behavior will NOT be allowed to purchase a ticket.

We are looking for volunteers, donors, and chaperones. If there are any parents or personnel who would like to assist with setup, breakdown, chaperoning, or donating drinks and snacks, please contact Ms. Marsita Jordan at Marsita.Jordan@Houstonisd.org or Mrs. Brittany Perez-Williams at Brittany.PerezWilliams@Houstonisd.org.

This is a fundraiser for The Princess Code Organization; therefore all proceeds of the dance will go towards The Princess Code Organization efforts and its end-of-the-year, "Princess Ball". All Ticket sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Parents, you are invited to come out and experience "Lovescaping" on Wednesday, February 29, 2024 from 9:00am to 10:30am in the library. "Lovescaping" is a Social Emotional Learning curriculum utilized by our students here at MPVA that helps them to express their emotions through emotional awareness and reflection as well as self-regulatory methods. It provides tools to understanding how to love others and yourself. This is a community event at no cost to you. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, contact Title I Coordinator-Marsita Jordan at Marsita.Jordan@Houstonisd.org.

7th Grader Savannah Roundtree was awarded a scholarship to the Glassell Art School for a summer program. The scholarship was awarded by the CCM Foundation and recognized Savannah as a Community Artist. Savannah's design was also chosen to represent MPVA as the winner of the school-wide Mural Design Contest. Congratulations also to her proud art teacher and mentor, Mr. Adams. Let's go MPVA Arts!

*The United States Navy Band from Washington D.C recently visited our MPVA campus to hold an in school concert! There were so many different teams of fellow MPVA teachers, band parents, community members and administrators who enjoyed this fantastic event. Besides our own MPVA students, we also had students and teachers from Parker & Lovett Elementary school present!

*Please, click on the video below to view this quality musical concert!

*Music Segment Video Link: http://tinyurl.com/dcf7u92w

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

A huge thank you to all who donated to help shower our teachers with goodies last week! And special thanks to our Teacher Appreciation Committee - y'all are rockstars. We'll be collecting again in May for end of year Teacher Appreciation - if this is the sort of thing you love to do, be sure to reach out to communications@mpvapto.com about helping and/or serving on the committee next year.

We love our new mural! Be on the lookout for future painting dates - this campus creation is for MPVA families by MPVA families. ♥️

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.

We are in need of adult volunteers to help mind the lines during Kona Ice Spirit Days on the first Friday of the month. We have a few more this year and really want to be able to keep this fun treat, so please sign up if you can.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA5AF2EA7F9C16-46018609-kona?fbclid=IwAR0QZ4B4u-LDPM2pQU-mpymJRUFFj_NL0TYX1B-ZkLhNhKagAQlxqJlyjPk#/

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.

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

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.

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

Subscribe to emails here: mpva.membershiptoolkit.com

Facebook: Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School PTO

Instagram: @mpvapto

Twitter: PTO of MPVA Middle School

This Week

Monday, February 19th

• Staff PD - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Meyerland Baseball (D1) @ Hogg @8 :00 AM
• MPVA Fine Arts Magnet Auditions (Piano and Creative Writing Only) @ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, February 20th (Grey)

• Advanced Theatre Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, February 21st (Purple)

• Advanced Theatre Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Lanier @ 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  
• MPVA Softball vs. Hogg @ 5:00 - 6:45 PM

Thursday, February 22nd (Grey)

• Advanced Theatre Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday, February 23rd (Purple)

• MPVA Black History Show

Saturday, February 24th

• MPVA Fine Arts Magnet Auditions @ 8:00 AM - Noon

Just Around the Corner

• MPVA Talent Show Rehearsals @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Softball vs. Marshall @ 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
• MPVA Soccer vs. Lanier @ Butler Sr. (6/7: 00 PM)

Tuesday, February 27th (Purple)

• MPVA Talent Show Rehearsals @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, February 28th (Grey)

• String Orchestra UIL
• Broadcast Field Trip to KPRC Channel 2 @ 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
• MPVA Softball vs. Lanier @ 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D1) @ Lanier @ 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

• MPVA Talent Show Rehearsals @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• MPVA Dance Ensemble @ Valley West ES @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D1) vs. Hogg @ 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
• Meyerland Baseball (D3) vs. Pilgrim @ 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
  

Friday, March 1st (Grey)

• MPVA Talent Show Rehearsals @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Kona Ice Spirit Friday @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, March 2nd

MPVA Fine Arts Auditions @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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