Eagle News 11-2-09

11/3 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/5 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/9 OCIS/PE Application Deadline
11/11 Veterans Day – No School

NEW STUDENT PICK-UP LOCATION
Good news for parents who pick-up their students from school. Safer streets for our students and less traffic congestion for you!

As many of you may have experienced, the streets leading to Mesa Verde get very congested around 3:15 PM every school day. Beginning Monday, October 26th our afternoon busses will be lining up along Entreken Avenue instead of inside the 6th grade parking lot. This will open up the 6th grade parking lot (the parking lot closest the end of Entreken Way) for parents to pick up their students. While this change is primarily one of safety for our students, it will also relieve the traffic congestion many of you sit in each day.

We are asking our parents to please remind your student to meet you in the 6th grade lot if you are picking them up from school. Thank you for your cooperation during this transitional period.

MVMS SCHOOL GATES
Our gates around the campus are closed in the mornings until 7:45 AM at the request of ASES program. The gates at the front of the school will continue to be opened every morning at 6:30 AM.

In the past, all gates were opened at 6:30 every morning. The State has changed the “sign-in” procedures for the before and afternoon school programs. Students are required to sign-in at our student center before utilizing the programs. As we are in jeopardy of losing funding for the program due to low student attendance, we are attempting to adhere to all guidelines. Keeping the gates closed until 7:45 is allowing the ASES program to have students attendance verified for the day. Signs are posted on the gates reminding all of the change. We apologize for any inconvenience.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Breakfast of Champions
Volunteers are needed to assist with our school's Breakfast of Champions program. Each month, students are selected to attend this breakfast based on standards set by the school. Two to three volunteers are needed to set up the breakfast once a month at 7:15am. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kris Shetter at sdshets@sbcglobal.net.

HANDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The staff of the Student Center needs volunteers to help assemble and repair well used game equipment. Items include foosball tables, arcade-style basketball hoops, pool tables and air hockey tables. This work can be done on the weekend and/or in the evening. If you would like to help, please contact Janet Lim at janetslim18@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!!!

MESA VERDE FOUNDATION’S New Fundraising Partner!
Parents,
We now have a way to raise funds throughout the year that requires you to do NOTHING! A San Diego-based company called BuxBack allows you to enroll for FREE and transform your existing credit and debit cards into automatic ‘savings cards’ when you buy from local participating merchants like Panera®, Cold Stone®, Bread Bites®, Bruegger’s® and more. The monies saved can then be automatically donated to the Mesa Verde Foundation. You don’t have to do anything else, but enroll and spend. It’s that easy!

Enroll TODAY using this link (https://www.buxback.com/memenroll.aspx?fundraiser=157) to ensure Mesa Verde Foundation receives your monthly donations. We will also receive ADDITIONAL cash rewards from all participating merchants during a special “BuxBack Week” (Nov. 1st – Nov. 7th). Enrolling is free and only takes 2 minutes. It’s a WIN-WIN cause so enroll TODAY!

COLLEGE READINESS
College Readiness For All: In supporting the districts mission of promoting college readiness for all our students we have a few things underway at Mesa Verde.
• We have started College Gear Fridays. We are asking that all students and staff wear something that will represent a college or university, i.e. T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins, shorts, University colors, etc.
• We would also like to dress up our campus by posting college posters and pennants around campus. We might even include a college door decorating contest.

If you would like to donate any items in support of promoting College Readiness, please drop them off with Ms. Martel in the Counseling office.


IT’S NOT TOO LATE! JOIN THE MESA VERDE PTSA TODAY FOR JUST $8.00!
If you would like to become a PTSA Member at Mesa Verde, it’s not too late! Just click on the link below for the PTSA Membership order form, fill it out and send it in to school with a check to Mesa Verde PTSA. Student Directories can be ordered, as well, for just $5.00 and they will be available at the end of the month. Eagle Discount Cards are also still available for purchase on the order form for just $10.00! If you have any questions please call Lisa Noelte – the PTSA Membership VP at 858-538-9592.

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Forms/MVMSPTSAmembership20090001.pdf


PUSD GATE PARENT WORKSHOP
Why Aren’t All Gifted Kids Alike?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Rancho Bernardo High School
Performing Arts Auditorium
13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego
 What is the difference between high ability and high achievement?
 How can a continuum of giftedness explain gifted children’s behaviors?
 What causes gifted kids to underachieve?
 What “secrets” do parents need to know in order to help their gifted child be a high achiever?

FLU VIRUS
Because all influenza or “flu” viruses can easily spread from person to person, Poway Unified is asking for your help in reducing the spread of flu in our schools.

Here’s What Parents Can Do To Help

• Recognize the symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.

• Do not send children to school if they are sick. Children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home. This includes before and after-school programs.

• Make plans now for children who need to stay home. Plan for how children will be cared for at home in case they become ill.

• Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without using fever-reducing drugs. By keeping children home when they have a fever, we can reduce the number of new people who may become infected.

• For more information, visit the PUSD website at http://www.powayusd.com/schools/Safety/.


OCIS-PE APPLICATION INFORMATION
DEADLINE: November 9, 2009

What is OCIS-PE? This program allows the student advanced study in activities not normally received in the on-site P.E. program. The following competitive sports are approved by the District for the OCIS Program: Dance, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Swimming, and Tennis. These programs must be a significantly different activity in which the applicant has become competitive at a state, regional, or national level. In the case of dance, participants must be involved in ongoing performances in the pursuance of a career in the performing arts. A minimum of 10 hours per week practice and training are required. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional, State, or National level must be submitted with your application.

All student athletes who are currently participating in OCIS-PE or new students interested in and qualified for Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS) PE must pick up and complete an OCIS-PE Application.

For 2nd Semester Enrollment – 2009-2010:

October 12-23 Applications available at MVMS A.P. Office
November 9, 2009 Application return deadline (return application to the MVMS A.P. Office). No applications can be accepted after this date.
December 1, 2009 Notification of Approval or Denial
December 11, 2009 Appeal Deadline
January 11, 2010 Appeals Committee meets
January 19, 2010 Notification of decision


Contact Dennis Panganiban, Assistant Principal at 538-5478 ext.3103, if you have any questions regarding OCIS-PE contracts.


ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon student’s arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you upon your arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.


JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.


2009 – 2010 GATE Testing Information
Request Submission Window: October 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009
Testing (1 day only) Monday, January 11 – Thursday, January 14
@ each school site during the school day.
*Each school will determine their testing date within this 4 day window.

To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage (http://www.powayusd.com/Depts/LSS/GATE/), or in your child’s school office. Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken during the request submission window dates. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.

DNHS
The Del Norte High School Girl's Field Hockey Team would like to invite all Poway Unified School District students, families, and friends to come to our beautiful new Nighthawk Stadium at Del Norte High School this Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. to watch a Women's College Field Hockey game between the club teams of USC and UCSD.

This is a wonderful opportunity to watch some high level Field Hockey in our own back yard, especially for those girls who are considering playing Field Hockey in High School. Admission is free. The Del Norte Nighthawks field hockey team will be selling water and snacks. All proceeds benefit the Del Norte High School Field Hockey team. Please come and invite your friends!

Eagle News 10-23-09

10/27 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
10/28 ProTime ~ Parent Conferences
10/29 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/3 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/5 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/9 OCIS/PE Application Deadline

NEW STUDENT PICK-UP LOCATION
Good news for parents who pick-up their students from school. Safer streets for our students and less traffic congestion for you!

As many of you may have experienced, the streets leading to Mesa Verde get very congested around 3:15 PM every school day. Beginning Monday, October 26th our afternoon busses will be lining up along Entreken Avenue instead of inside the 6th grade parking lot. This will open up the 6th grade parking lot (the parking lot closest the end of Entreken Way) for parents to pick up their students. While this change is primarily one of safety for our students, it will also relieve the traffic congestion many of you sit in each day.

We are asking our parents to please remind your student to meet you in the 6th grade lot if you are picking them up from school. Thank you for your cooperation during this transitional period.


HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Students are allowed to wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30, 2009. We’d like to partner with our parents and ask for your help to ensure the appropriateness of costumes and please NOT send your child to school with candy. Please review the following guidelines with your child:

*Only tasteful costumes allowed.
*All school dress code rules apply.
*No masks, no shoes with cleats.
*No large, too small, or cumbersome costumes that interfere with learning.
*Costume themes must be non-violent.
*No weaponry props are allowed.

As an alternative to costumes, another way to celebrate Halloween is to wear orange and black to school.

Students who are out of compliance of the above guidelines will change into P.E. clothing for the day.


HANDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The staff of the Student Center needs volunteers to help assemble and repair well used game equipment. Items include foosball tables, arcade-style basketball hoops, pool tables and air hockey tables. This work can be done on the weekend and/or in the evening. If you would like to help, please contact Janet Lim at janetslim18@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!!!


MESA VERDE FOUNDATION’S New Fundraising Partner!
Parents,
We now have a way to raise funds throughout the year that requires you to do NOTHING! A San Diego-based company called BuxBack allows you to enroll for FREE and transform your existing credit and debit cards into automatic ‘savings cards’ when you buy from local participating merchants like Panera®, Cold Stone®, Bread Bites®, Bruegger’s® and more. The monies saved can then be automatically donated to the Mesa Verde Foundation. You don’t have to do anything else, but enroll and spend. It’s that easy!

Enroll TODAY using this link (https://www.buxback.com/memenroll.aspx?fundraiser=157) to ensure Mesa Verde Foundation receives your monthly donations. We will also receive ADDITIONAL cash rewards from all participating merchants during a special “BuxBack Week” (Nov. 1st – Nov. 7th). Enrolling is free and only takes 2 minutes. It’s a WIN-WIN cause so enroll TODAY!


LIBRARY NEWS
We are excited about what's happening in the library this year: book circulations and individual visits are way up! The total circulations of (library check outs) for August through October are over 2,700. That number is significantly higher than any year in our records that go back to 2001! What are our students are reading? The overwhelming favorite is fiction; however, sciences and literature are well represented too.

Not only is circulation up, so is attendance; and it looks like October is going to be a record-beater as well. Thanks for all your support and keep 'em comin'!


PUSD GATE PARENT WORKSHOP
Why Aren’t All Gifted Kids Alike?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Rancho Bernardo High School
Performing Arts Auditorium
13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego

What is the difference between high ability and high achievement?
How can a continuum of giftedness explain gifted children’s behaviors?
What causes gifted kids to underachieve?
What “secrets” do parents need to know in order to help their gifted child be a high achiever?


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Breakfast of Champions
Volunteers are needed to assist with our school's Breakfast Of Champions program. Each month, students are selected to attend this breakfast based on standards set by the school. Two to three volunteers are needed to set up the breakfast once a month at 7:15am. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kris Shetter at sdshets@sbcglobal.net.


ASES PROGRAMS
Our Before and After-School Programs are funded by a California State grant. These programs are free to our students and provide a variety of enrichment and academic activities. In these times of severe economic trials, our programs are at risk of budget cuts.

Our Early Eagles Program opens its doors at 6:30am daily and run until campus opens daily. In addition to fun in the gym and student center, we offer a nutritional breakfast and tutorials. Mrs. Mori opens her classroom for her “Mornings with Mori” program. Students can complete their homework or get help with a project. We are asking parents who wish to participate to drop their students off at MVMS by 7:30 am (8:00am on Wednesday). Following State Education Code, students must participate at least three times weekly in order to count toward our attendance. There is no supervision available on campus between 7:40 and 8:00am, so if students are not enrolled in the Early Eagles program, they must not be on campus until 8:00am.

Our after-school programs have been cut for this year. What is the impact for MVMS? We can continue to fund our excellent YMCA program for a limited number of students, and we will continue our Drama program, but all other programs will be cut. We deeply regret these changes, and know that many valuable after-school activities will no longer be available to our students. We appreciate your support in maintaining our current levels of funding to continue to offer as much as possible to our students.


COLLEGE READINESS
College Readiness For All: In supporting the districts mission of promoting college readiness for all our students we have a few things underway at Mesa Verde.
• We have started College Gear Fridays. We are asking that all students and staff wear something that will represent a college or university, i.e. T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pins, shorts, University colors, etc.
• We would also like to dress up our campus by posting college posters and pennants around campus. We might even include a college door decorating contest.

If you would like to donate any items in support of promoting College Readiness, please drop them off with Ms. Martel in the Counseling office.


IT’S NOT TOO LATE! JOIN THE MESA VERDE PTSA TODAY FOR JUST $8.00!
If you would like to become a PTSA Member at Mesa Verde, it’s not too late! Just click on the link below for the PTSA Membership order form, fill it out and send it in to school with a check to Mesa Verde PTSA. Student Directories can be ordered, as well, for just $5.00 and they will be available at the end of the month. Eagle Discount Cards are also still available for purchase on the order form for just $10.00! If you have any questions please call Lisa Noelte – the PTSA Membership VP at 858-538-9592.

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Forms/MVMSPTSAmembership20090001.pdf


PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.


FLU VIRUS
Because all influenza or “flu” viruses can easily spread from person to person, Poway Unified is asking for your help in reducing the spread of flu in our schools.

Here’s What Parents Can Do To Help

• Recognize the symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.

• Do not send children to school if they are sick. Children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home. This includes before and after-school programs.

• Make plans now for children who need to stay home. Plan for how children will be cared for at home in case they become ill.

• Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without using fever-reducing drugs. By keeping children home when they have a fever, we can reduce the number of new people who may become infected.

• For more information, visit the PUSD website at http://www.powayusd.com/schools/Safety/.


OCIS-PE APPLICATION INFORMATION
DEADLINE: November 9, 2009

What is OCIS-PE? This program allows the student advanced study in activities not normally received in the on-site P.E. program. The following competitive sports are approved by the District for the OCIS Program: Dance, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Swimming, and Tennis. These programs must be a significantly different activity in which the applicant has become competitive at a state, regional, or national level. In the case of dance, participants must be involved in ongoing performances in the pursuance of a career in the performing arts. A minimum of 10 hours per week practice and training are required. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional, State, or National level must be submitted with your application.

All student athletes who are currently participating in OCIS-PE or new students interested in and qualified for Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS) PE must pick up and complete an OCIS-PE Application.

For 2nd Semester Enrollment – 2009-2010:

October 12-23 Applications available at MVMS A.P. Office
November 9, 2009 Application return deadline (return application to the MVMS A.P. Office). No applications can be accepted after this date.
December 1, 2009 Notification of Approval or Denial
December 11, 2009 Appeal Deadline
January 11, 2010 Appeals Committee meets
January 19, 2010 Notification of decision


Contact Dennis Panganiban, Assistant Principal at 538-5478 ext.3103, if you have any questions regarding OCIS-PE contracts.


ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon student’s arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you upon your arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.


JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.


2009 – 2010 GATE Testing Information
Request Submission Window: October 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009
Testing (1 day only) Monday, January 11 – Thursday, January 14
@ each school site during the school day.
*Each school will determine their testing date within this 4 day window.

To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage (http://www.powayusd.com/Depts/LSS/GATE/), or in your child’s school office. Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken during the request submission window dates. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.

Eagle News 10-9-09

10/19-23 Character Counts – Red Ribbon Week
10/22 6th Grade Dance ~ Gym 3:30-5:00PM
10/23 Reflections Deadline
Federal Survey’s Due
10/27 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
10/29 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/3 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/5 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences
11/9 OCIS/PE Application Deadline

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Breakfast of Champions
Volunteers are needed to assist with our school's Breakfast Of Champions program. Each month, students are selected to attend this breakfast based on standards set by the school. Two to three volunteers are needed to set up the breakfast once a month at 7:15am. The office is also looking for one person to be the overall coordinator. For more information or to volunteer, contact Kris Shetter at sdshets@sbcglobal.net.

FEDERAL SURVEYS
Your student brought home a Federal Survey on Wednesday, October 7th. Please sign and have your student return the survey to their homeroom teacher. All surveys need to be completed by Friday, October 23rd. Thanks for your help.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Here is an update on our Before and After-School ASES Programs. We start our day with the Early Eagles Program. This free program offers supervised fun in the student center, gym, as well as academic support and breakfast before school daily. What's the catch? This program is funded by a grant that requires that students are here with us by 7:30 at least three times during the week. Parents, please drop off students in the front parking lot, as other gates will remain locked until 7:45. Thank you, and if you have any questions, please contact Kathy Moore or Kim Hastings here at MVMS.

Our After-school program is also free to students. It includes our YMCA program, as well as our world-renown Drama club. Unfortunately other clubs had to be cut this year, due to budget cuts. We appreciate your support in keeping these programs going. Without your child's attendance of at least three days during the week, our before school program will also be cut. Parents, please be aware that if your child is not in our before school program, he or she should not be on our campus until 8am as there is no supervision available. Thank you again for your support.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! JOIN THE MESA VERDE PTSA TODAY FOR JUST $8.00!
If you would like to become a PTSA Member at Mesa Verde, it’s not too late! Just click on the link below for the PTSA Membership order form, fill it out and send it in to school with a check to Mesa Verde PTSA. Student Directories can be ordered, as well, for just $5.00 and they will be available at the end of the month. Eagle Discount Cards are also still available for purchase on the order form for just $10.00! If you have any questions please call Lisa Noelte – the PTSA Membership VP at 858-538-9592.

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Forms/MVMSPTSAmembership20090001.pdf

VOLLEYBALL
COED volleyball is starting Monday, Oct. 5th-29, after school in the gym until 4:15. It will run Monday-Thursday and we hope to play some games with some other school. Ms. Nolasco and Ms. Yonekura will serve as coaches. Please contact them with any questions (jnolasco@powayusd.com or jyonekura@powayusd.com)

MATH TUTORIAL
Come to Math Tutorial!! 7:30 – 8:15 AM
Monday Rm. 416 Mr. Asmus
Thursday Rm. 504 Ms.Williams
Friday Rm. 416 Mr. Asmus

MATH COMPETITION CLUB
The MVMS Math Competition Club will start TUESDAYS 3:15 to 4:15 in room 504.
First meeting will be Oct. 13th.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.

REFLECTIONS TIME
Yes, Mesa Verde, it's that creative time again! As you settle into your new classes, and get reacquainted with your classmates, take a moment to start to ponder what contribution you could make to the Reflections program. The theme this year is Beauty is... Be sure to check out all the requirements at the website at www.pta.org. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Basa, the Reflections chair, at bellebasa@yahoo.com. The deadline to have your project in is October 23rd. So get creating!

FLU VIRUS
Because all influenza or “flu” viruses can easily spread from person to person, Poway Unified is asking for your help in reducing the spread of flu in our schools.

Here’s What Parents Can Do To Help

• Recognize the symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.

• Do not send children to school if they are sick. Children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home. This includes before and after-school programs.

• Make plans now for children who need to stay home. Plan for how children will be cared for at home in case they become ill.

• Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without using fever-reducing drugs. By keeping children home when they have a fever, we can reduce the number of new people who may become infected.

• For more information, visit the PUSD website at http://www.powayusd.com/schools/Safety/.

OCIS-PE APPLICATION INFORMATION
DEADLINE: November 9, 2009

What is OCIS-PE? This program allows the student advanced study in activities not normally received in the on-site P.E. program. The following competitive sports are approved by the District for the OCIS Program: Dance, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Swimming, and Tennis. These programs must be a significantly different activity in which the applicant has become competitive at a state, regional, or national level. In the case of dance, participants must be involved in ongoing performances in the pursuance of a career in the performing arts. A minimum of 10 hours per week practice and training are required. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional, State, or National level must be submitted with your application.

All student athletes who are currently participating in OCIS-PE or new students interested in and qualified for Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS) PE must pick up and complete an OCIS-PE Application.

For 2nd Semester Enrollment – 2009-2010:

October 12-23 Applications available at MVMS A.P. Office
November 9, 2009 Application return deadline (return application to the MVMS A.P. Office). No applications can be accepted after this date.
December 1, 2009 Notification of Approval or Denial
December 11, 2009 Appeal Deadline
January 11, 2010 Appeals Committee meets
January 19, 2010 Notification of decision


Contact Dennis Panganiban, Assistant Principal at 538-5478 ext.3103, if you have any questions regarding OCIS-PE contracts.

WESTVIEW FOOTBALL GAMES
The Administration at WHS has asked us to share the following with our parents:
Students under the age of 14, who are not Westview students, will not be admitted without a parent or responsible adult.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon student’s arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you upon your arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

Eagle News 10-2--09

10/19-23 Character Counts – Red Ribbon Week

10/22 6th Grade Dance ~ Gym 3:30-5:00PM

10/23 Reflections Deadline
Federal Survey’s Due

10/27 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

10/29 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

11/3 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

11/5 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

11/9 OCIS/PE Application Deadline

FEDERAL SURVEYS
Your student will be bringing home a Federal Survey on Wednesday, October 7th. Please sign and have your student return the survey to their homeroom teacher. All surveys need to be completed by Friday, October 23rd. Thanks for your help.

VOLLEYBALL
COED volleyball is starting Monday, Oct. 5th-29, after school in the gym until 4:15. It will run Monday-Thursday and we hope to play some games with some other school. Ms. Nolasco and Ms. Yonekura will serve as coaches. Please contact them with any questions (jnolasco@powayusd.com or jyonekura@powayusd.com)

MATH TUTORIAL
Come to Math Tutorial!! 7:30 – 8:15 AM
Monday Rm. 416 Mr. Asmus
Thursday Rm. 504 Ms.Williams
Friday Rm. 416 Mr. Asmus

MATH COMPETITION CLUB
The MVMS Math Competition Club will start TUESDAYS 3:15 to 4:15 in room 504.
First meeting will be Oct. 13th.

DANCE CHAPPERONES NEEDED
If you are interested in being a chaperone for our upcoming 6th Grade Dance, on Thursday, October 22nd (3:30-5:30PM), please contact Danielle Perkio (dperkio@powayusd.com). She’s looking for 10 fearless adults!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.

WESTVIEW FOOTBALL GAMES
The Administration at WHS has asked us to share the following with our parents:
Students under the age of 14, who are not Westview students, will not be admitted without a parent or responsible adult.

MT. CARMEL DANCE CLINIC
Come and dance with the Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe at our annual Dance Clinic on October 9th-10th at MCHS, hosted by the Dance Troupe. All levels are welcome in Grades 2nd-8th. Learn various dance styles, techniques, and most importantly have FUN! Clinic participants will also have the opportunity to perform with the dance team at October 16th's halftime Varsity football game. Please visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information or email jhennes@san.rr.com or mcdancetroupe@yahoo.com. See you on the dance floor!
Recognizing Flu Symptoms

REFLECTIONS TIME
Yes, Mesa Verde, it's that creative time again! As you settle into your new classes, and get reacquainted with your classmates, take a moment to start to ponder what contribution you could make to the Reflections program. The theme this year is Beauty is... Be sure to check out all the requirements at the website at www.pta.org. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Basa, the Reflections chair, at bellebasa@yahoo.com. The deadline to have your project in is October 23rd. So get creating!

OCIS-PE APPLICATION INFORMATION
DEADLINE: November 9, 2009

What is OCIS-PE? This program allows the student advanced study in activities not normally received in the on-site P.E. program. The following competitive sports are approved by the District for the OCIS Program: Dance, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Swimming, and Tennis. These programs must be a significantly different activity in which the applicant has become competitive at a state, regional, or national level. In the case of dance, participants must be involved in ongoing performances in the pursuance of a career in the performing arts. A minimum of 10 hours per week practice and training are required. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional, State, or National level must be submitted with your application.

All student athletes who are currently participating in OCIS-PE or new students interested in and qualified for Off-Campus Independent Study (OCIS) PE must pick up and complete an OCIS-PE Application.

For 2nd Semester Enrollment – 2009-2010:

October 12-23 Applications available at MVMS A.P. Office
November 9, 2009 Application return deadline (return application to the MVMS A.P. Office). No applications can be accepted after this date.
December 1, 2009 Notification of Approval or Denial
December 11, 2009 Appeal Deadline
January 11, 2010 Appeals Committee meets
January 19, 2010 Notification of decision


Contact Dennis Panganiban, Assistant Principal at 538-5478 ext.3103, if you have any questions regarding OCIS-PE contracts.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

Eagle News 09-25--09

930 API ~ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, SUPPORT STAFF AND PARENTS!


10/1 6th Grade Outdoor Education Payment Due

10/19-23 Character Counts – Red Ribbon Week

10/22 6th Grade Dance ~ Gym 3:30-5:00PM

10/23 Reflections Deadline
Federal Survey’s Due

10/27 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

10/29 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

11/3 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences

11/5 Minimum Day – Parent Conferences


6th GRADE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PAYMENT
This is just a reminder that your first Outdoor Education payment of $100.00 should be turned in to your child’s teacher on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Make checks payable to: “MVMS”. It is very helpful if you put your child’s name at the bottom of your check.
Also, the San Diego Office of Education will be hosting a free 6th Grade Camp Open House at Camp Cuyamaca on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Go to www.sdcoe.net/outdored/ for more details.

WESTVIEW FOOTBALL GAMES
The Administration at WHS has asked us to share the following with our parents:
Students under the age of 14, who are not Westview students, will not be admitted without a parent or responsible adult.

FEDERAL SURVEYS
Your student will be bringing home a Federal Survey on Wednesday, October 7th. Please sign and have your student return the survey to their homeroom teacher. All surveys need to be completed by Friday, October 23rd. Thanks for your help.

DANCE CHAPPERONES NEEDED
If you are interested in being a chaperone for our upcoming 6th Grade Dance, on Thursday, October 22nd (3:30-5:30PM), please contact Danielle Perkio (dperkio@powayusd.com). She’s looking for 10 fearless adults!

REFLECTIONS TIME
Yes, Mesa Verde, it's that creative time again! As you settle into your new classes, and get reacquainted with your classmates, take a moment to start to ponder what contribution you could make to the Reflections program. The theme this year is Beauty is... Be sure to check out all the requirements at the website at www.pta.org. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Basa, the Reflections chair, at bellebasa@yahoo.com. The deadline to have your project in is October 23rd. So get creating!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon student’s arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you upon your arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk, at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

Eagle News 09-16-09

9/25 Principal’s Chat ~ Conf. Room 8:30AM

10/23 Reflections Deadline


PRINCIPAL’S CHAT
Once again this year Principal Mitchell will be hosting monthly Principal Chats. All parents are welcome to join him in our Conference Room. This has been a terrific way to stay connected to our parents and the pulse of our community. We’ve had many great discussions and look forward to another productive year.
6th Grade Outdoor Education Payment:

6TH GRADE OUTDOOR EDUCATION
As mentioned at Back-to-School Night, the cost for Outdoor Education is $315.00 this year. In order to help our families, Outdoor Education payment will be collected in three installments. This is just a reminder that the first installment of $100.00 should be turned in to your child’s teacher on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Make checks payable to: “MVMS”. It is very helpful if you put your child’s name at the bottom of your check.

Also, the San Diego Office of Education will be hosting a free 6th Grade Camp Open House at Camp Cuyamaca on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Go to www.sdcoe.net/outdored/ for more details.

REFLECTIONS TIME
Yes, Mesa Verde, it's that creative time again! As you settle into your new classes, and get reacquainted with your classmates, take a moment to start to ponder what contribution you could make to the Reflections program. The theme this year is Beauty is... Be sure to check out all the requirements at the web site at www.pta.org. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Basa, the Reflections chair at bellebasa@yahoo.com. The deadline to have your project in is October 23rd. So get creating!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon students’ arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you upon your arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. You may purchase a 16 oz. smoothie for only $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

Eagle News 09-04-09

9/7 Labor Day ~ No School

9/9 Back To School Night ~ 6:00PM

9/9 Magazine Drive Collection Day

9/11 Spirit Day ~ Red, White & Blue
Magazine Drive Collection Day

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 9/9
We are excited to invite you to our Back to School Night this coming Wednesday, September 9, 2009! The schedule is arranged, not only to give you a brief overview of your student’s classes, but also to provide an introduction to different ways you can be involved in your student’s education. We do need to point out that previous communication sent home stated that the start time for Back to School Night would be 6:30. Please note the actual start time is 6:00 pm.

Your student brought home a letter this week inviting you to BTSN along with his/her schedule and map of the school printed on the back. You may also access this letter on our website http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/. We value you and appreciate your participation and involvement in your child’s education and look forward to seeing you.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Are you interested in science? Would you like to join the team that won the Science Olympiad Regional Championship last year? Come to the kick-off meeting for Mesa Verde's Science Olympiad team on Wednesday, September 16th from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Little Theatre. For additional information, follow the Science Olympiad link on the MVMS web site or visit http://mvmsso.webs.com.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
To give you an opportunity to discuss your student’s individual progress, we have scheduled our conferences during the weeks of October 26th and November 2nd. You will be receiving more information about conferences from your student’s teachers during Back To School Night. If you are unable to attend BTSN and would like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s teacher.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive.” If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon students’ arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request and have your student waiting for you in the attendance office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling their smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. Their 16 oz. smoothies will sell for $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

REFLECTIONS TIME
Yes, Mesa Verde, it's that creative time again! As you settle into your new classes, and get reacquainted with your classmates, take a moment to start to ponder what contribution you could make to the Reflections program. The theme this year is Beauty is... Be sure to check out all the requirements at the web site at www.pta.org. If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Basa, the Reflections chair at bellebasa@yahoo.com. The deadline to have your project in is October 23rd. So get creating!

PUSD SPECIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION & CAC
The PUSD Special Education Foundation and the CAC (Community Advisory Committee) are looking for you! We are up and running for the 2009-2010 school year and looking for new members!
Join us to help accomplish our goals to enrich and support all students served by the special education department, through an IEP, 504 plan, or speech services. You are part of the special education family and we want your child to be successful.
Please consider joining us at our next meeting on September 15th, Midland Elementary MPR. The foundation meets from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and the CAC follows, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Come for one or both meetings! To find out a little more about us, you can visit the CAC website at http://www.powayusd.com/Depts/SpecialEd/CAC/ or the foundation at www.pusdsef.org . If you have any additional questions, email Melissa Lind, Foundation President and CAC Co-Chair at melissalind@san.rr.com. We look forward to meeting you!
MVMS website: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/

Eagle News 09-03-09

Back To School Night ~ Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
(This letter is also available on our website http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms)

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are excited to invite you to our Back to School Night this coming Wednesday, September 9, 2009! The schedule is arranged not only to give you a brief overview of your student’s classes, but also to provide an introduction to different ways you can be involved in your student’s education. We do need to point out that previous communication sent home stated that the start time for Back to School Night would be 6:30. Please note the actual start time is 6:00 pm. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:00 pm Our PTSA will be hosting its first meeting of the year in the student Lunch Area. As
this is the first PTSA meeting of the year, it will be brief one. This is an important
opportunity however to hear how our PTSA will be supporting our students.

6:25 pm Please report to your student’s first period class room. With the exception of 1st
period, classes will run eight minutes each with four-minute passing times between
periods. Class time is designed to meet your student’s teacher, hear an overview of
the curriculum, and find out how to best communicate with your teachers throughout
the year.

“Lunch” During your student’s lunch period, you will have the opportunity to visit information
tables and other spaces on campus your student may frequent. Please take the time
to visit these areas.

Important places to visit:

• The PTSA and Foundation Tables – get info on upcoming meetings and events and how to
join this essential parent organization.

• The Science Olympiad Table

• The Library – see a demonstration on how to access your child’s grades.

• The Student Center – get information about lunchtime activities, clubs, and our before/after
school programs. The Student Center is located in Room 326.

8:00 pm Last period ends. Before leaving our campus, please take time to visit any of the information areas you missed during “lunch” or get any of your remaining questions answered.
While we look forward to seeing your children each school day, due to limited seating in the classrooms, Back To School Night is for parents/guardians only. Please make sure your student has completed the class schedule printed on the back of this letter. You will need this form for the evening.

Additional parking will be available at Deer Canyon Elementary School. Please keep in mind that the purpose of Back-to-School Night is to provide you with a general overview of your child’s school day; it is not intended to be a time where specific information or questions about your child’s progress is shared. We will provide a separate opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher during Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. These conferences will be held on the afternoons of October 27th, 29th, November 3rd and 5th. Additional conferences will be held the mornings of October 28th and November 4th. If you have any questions or concerns about your child that need more immediate attention, you are of course welcome to set up an appointment with the teacher as needed. We value you and appreciate your participation and involvement in your child’s education. We hope you have a pleasant and informative evening.

We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
The Mesa Verde Staff



Class Schedule

Student: _________________________________________________________

Period Time Subject Room Teacher
6:00 – 6:20 PTSA Meeting in the Lunch Area
Period 1 6:25 – 6:36
Period 2 6:40 – 6:48
Period 3 6:52 – 7:00
Period 4 7:04 – 7:12
Period 5 7:16 – 7:24
Period 6 7:28 – 7:36
Period 7 7:40 – 7:48
Period 8 7:52 – 8:00

January 2009-May 2009

Eagle News 05-22-09

5-26 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast ~ Library 8:00AM
5-27 Open House ~All School @ 6:30-7:30PM
5-27 PE Family Night ~ Gym @ 6:00-7:30PM
5-28 6th Grade Olympics Awards Ceremony ~ Gym @ 2:30PM
5-29 Hawaiian Spirit Day
6-2 Orchestra Concert ~ Gym 6:30PM
6-3 6th Grade Band Concert ~ Gym 6:00PM
6-4 7th/8th Grade Band Concert & Awards ~ Gym 6:00PM

OPEN HOUSE & PE FAMILY NIGHT
Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us for the annual MVMS Open House on Wednesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:30PM (Family Night will begin @ 6:00PM). This is a wonderful year-end celebration that you won’t want to miss. Student work will be on display.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling their smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. Their 16 oz. smoothies will sell for $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

SUMMER CAMPS
Poway Adult School is offering 53 summer camps. Each camp consists of four days; Mon-Thurs, 9-noon. The Gateway Academy has a slightly longer schedule, Mon-Fri 9-3:30PM. The three populations served are: post K- grade 2, grades 3-5 and middle school students. Our camp season begins runs from 6/15 through 7/9. Go to www.powayadultschool.com to register online

GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
The Girls Basketball Coaching Staff at Westview is offering two camps for girls in the Rancho Penasquitos area to improve their skills, learn more about the game of basketball, and have fun this summer. Both of the camps are held in Westview’s gym and are led by Westview coaches, assisted by Westview players, past and present. The goals of the camps are to have fun and to learn, regardless of the level of experience girls may have. ALL ARE WELCOME! And it does not matter which high school the player may be attending in the future.
Grades: 4-7 (incoming) ~ June 29-July 2; 9:00 am til 12:15 pm
Grades: 7-10 (incoming) ~ June 15-24 (M-Th, M-W);9:30 am til 11:30 am
Place: Westview gym; Cost: $180
If you have any questions, please call Bob McHeffey at 442-6063 (hm) or 780-2000 ext. 3280 (wk) or send an email to: westviewgirlsbball@yahoo.com

INCOMING MCHS or WVHS ATHLETES
Come Get Your Physical ~ Tuesday 6/2 @ WHS Gym, 6 - 8:30PM
$20 at the door or prepaid with your schools finance office. Please Print, Complete and Bring the 7-page physical, 2 Athletic Handbook signature pages from www.westviewwolverines.com under athletics.

STUDENT INFORMATION
Is your student’s emergency & contact information correct in our Student Information System? Please check on the PUSD student information update website http://onlinereg.powayusd.com

1. Activate your parent account (if you need this info contact the help desk at LPTHelp@powayusd.com or 858-748-0010 x 2854 for your user name and password)
2. Go to http://onlinereg.powayusd.com/
3. Click on the link titled “Account Activation”. Type in your Parent Username and Password. Click login.
4. Create a password of your choosing. Scroll down, and answer the four challenge questions. Activating your account and answering these challenge questions will allow you to reset your own password in the event you ever forget your password.
5. Important, when you complete these steps you need to close the browser window by clicking on the X in the upper corner, this will close the window, and you will be back at our welcome page if you don’t you will just loop back around to change password.
6. Click on the link titled “Update Student Information”. It is important you read each of the prompts and documents, which are linked on the Online Registration Site.
7. Enter your Parent Username as the Novel Username and your new Password in the Novel Password field. You will now go through a series of questions to update your student’s information, as necessary (the students’ guardians, and emergency contacts, etc.).
8. When complete, you will click the submit button and your information will be submitted to the school district.
If you have more than one student, you will need to follow the steps above for each student.

Eagle News 05-15-09

5-16 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-22 NEW TIME ~ Principal’s Chat ~ CCR @ 9:00AM
5-22 6th Grade Olympics ~ Lower Field during school
5-26 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast ~ Library 8:00AM
5-27 Open House ~All School @ 6:30-7:30PM
5-27 PE Family Night ~ Gym @ 6:00-7:30PM
5-28 6th Grade Olympics Awards Ceremony ~ Gym @ 2:30PM

FIRE
The MCAS Miramar Fire Department has asked the CP&L Office to inform local residents that from May 15 - June 15, the Fire Department will be conducting a series of prescribed burns on base property.These prescribed burns are designed to reduce vegetation growth along the fuelbreak network of East Miramar and is part of the MCAS Miramar Fire Department's annual vegetation management program to reduce wildfire risk within the Station.

The first scheduled burn will occur on Friday, May 15 and begin around 10:30 am. The burn will occur in the southwestern portion of East Miramar, east of I-15. The area to be burned is approximately 6 acres and should take about 4 hours to complete. Smoke from the burn will be visible from Interstate 15, Highway 52, and local communities.6th GRADE OLYMPICS We’re looking forward to enjoying a beautiful day down on the track on the 22nd. The 6th Grade Olympics are a special event many of our students will fondly remember for a lifetime! Please plan to join us in cheering our kids to victory!

OPEN HOUSE & PE FAMILY NIGHT
Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us for the annual MVMS Open House on Wednesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:30PM (Family Night will begin @ 6:00PM). This is a wonderful year-end celebration that you won’t want to miss. Student work will be on display.

SPRING MUSICAL
The Mesa Verde Drama Troop is putting on a USO 1940's Variety Show at Mesa Verde. The shows will be Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 and Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 at 7:00. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, and free to Military in uniform.

These kids have worked really hard and they're terrific! Please join us in the Mesa Verde Little Theatre for some singing, comedy, drama and big band music!

BAND
Attention 7/8 grade band students and parents: The year end concert (6/4) will start at 6:30pm, not 6:00pm. All students are expected to be at a rehearsal that day from 3:30-4:15 in the gym. Please check your emails for a message from Mr. P he sent last week.

STUDENT INFORMATION
Is your student’s emergency & contact information correct in our Student Information System? Please check on the PUSD student information update website http://onlinereg.powayusd.com

1. Activate your parent account (if you need this info contact the help desk at LPTHelp@powayusd.com or 858-748-0010 x 2854 for your user name and password)
2. Go to http://onlinereg.powayusd.com/
3. Click on the link titled “Account Activation”. Type in your Parent Username and Password. Click login.
4. Create a password of your choosing. Scroll down, and answer the four challenge questions. Activating your account and answering these challenge questions will allow you to reset your own password in the event you ever forget your password.
5. Important, when you complete these steps you need to close the browser window by clicking on the X in the upper corner, this will close the window, and you will be back at our welcome page if you don’t you will just loop back around to change password.
6. Click on the link titled “Update Student Information”. It is important you read each of the prompts and documents, which are linked on the Online Registration Site.
7. Enter your Parent Username as the Novel Username and your new Password in the Novel Password field. You will now go through a series of questions to update your student’s information, as necessary (the students’ guardians, and emergency contacts, etc.).
8. When complete, you will click the submit button and your information will be submitted to the school district.
If you have more than one student, you will need to follow the steps above for each student.

SUMMER CAMPS
Poway Adult School is offering 53 summer camps. Each camp consists of four days; Mon-Thurs, 9-noon. The Gateway Academy has a slightly longer schedule, Mon-Fri 9-3:30PM. The three populations served are: post K- grade 2, grades 3-5 and middle school students. Our camp season begins runs from 6/15 through 7/9. Go to www.powayadultschool.com to register online

Eagle News 05-08-09

5-13 Orientation-Incoming 6th Grade Parents ~ Gym @ 6:30PM
5-14 7th Grade History Faire ~ Lower Field during school
5-14, 15 & 16 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-15 Spirit Day ~ Wacky Tacky
5-22 Principal’s Chat ~ CCR @ 8:00AM
5-22 6th Grade Olympics ~ Lower Field during school
5-26 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast ~ Library 8:00AM
5-27 Open House ~All School @ 6:30-7:30PM
5-27 PE Family Night ~ Gym @ 6:00-7:30PM
5-28 6th Grade Olympics Awards Ceremony ~ Gym @ 2:30PM

SPRING MUSICAL
Travel with us back to 1944 and experience the drama, comedy and music that saw us through WWII. Come to the Mesa Verde Middle School , Variety Show for the Troops. Shows on May 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th and 16th with a curtain 7:00. Active duty (serving) military personnel in uniform admitted free of charge to all performances. [Note- please arrange to arrive on time as there will be no seating after the curtain (at 7:00 sharp) until the intermission.]

6th GRADE OLYMPICS
We’re looking forward to enjoying a beautiful day down on the track on the 22nd. The 6th Grade Olympics are a special event many of our students will fondly remember for a lifetime! Please plan to join us in cheering our kids to victory!

OPEN HOUSE & PE FAMILY NIGHT
Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us for the annual MVMS Open House on Wednesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:30PM (Family Night will begin @ 6:00PM). This is a wonderful year-end celebration that you won’t want to miss. Student work will be on display.

BAND
Attention 7/8 grade band students and parents: The year end concert (6/4) will start at 6:30pm, not 6:00pm. All students are expected to be at a rehearsal that day from 3:30-4:15 in the gym. Please check your emails for a message from Mr. P he sent last week.

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling their smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. Their 16 oz. smoothies will sell for $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

INCOMING MCHS or WVHS ATHLETES
Come Get Your Physical ~ Tuesday 6/2 @ WHS Gym, 6 - 8:30PM
$20 at the door or prepaid with your schools finance office. Please Print, Complete and Bring the 7-page physical, 2 Athletic Handbook signature pages from www.westviewwolverines.com under athletics.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Is your student’s emergency & contact information correct in our Student Information System? Please check on the PUSD student information update website http://onlinereg.powayusd.com

1. Activate your parent account (if you need this info contact the help desk at LPTHelp@powayusd.com or 858-748-0010 x 2854 for your user name and password)
2. Go to http://onlinereg.powayusd.com/
3. Click on the link titled “Account Activation”. Type in your Parent Username and Password. Click login.
4. Create a password of your choosing. Scroll down, and answer the four challenge questions. Activating your account and answering these challenge questions will allow you to reset your own password in the event you ever forget your password.
5. Important, when you complete these steps you need to close the browser window by clicking on the X in the upper corner, this will close the window, and you will be back at our welcome page if you don’t you will just loop back around to change password.
6. Click on the link titled “Update Student Information”. It is important you read each of the prompts and documents, which are linked on the Online Registration Site.
7. Enter your Parent Username as the Novel Username and your new Password in the Novel Password field. You will now go through a series of questions to update your student’s information, as necessary (the students’ guardians, and emergency contacts, etc.).
8. When complete, you will click the submit button and your information will be submitted to the school district.
If you have more than one student, you will need to follow the steps above for each student.

SUMMER CAMPS
Poway Adult School is offering 53 summer camps. Each camp consists of four days; Mon-Thurs, 9-noon. The Gateway Academy has a slightly longer schedule, Mon-Fri 9-3:30PM. The three populations served are: post K- grade 2, grades 3-5 and middle school students. Our camp season begins runs from 6/15 through 7/9. Go to www.powayadultschool.com to register online

Eagle News 5-1-09

5-6 Orientation-Incoming 6th Grade Parents ~ Gym @ 6:30PM
5-8 & 9 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-9 Safety Fair @ PVES
5-13 Orientation-Incoming 6th Grade Parents ~ Gym @ 6:30PM
5-14 7th Grade History Faire ~ Lower Field during school
5-14, 15 & 16 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-22 6th Grade Olympics ~ Lower Field during school
5-27 Open House – All School ~ 6:30-7:30PM
5-27 PE Family Night ~ Gym @ 6:00-7:30PM

ESSAY WINNERS
Congratulations to Elisa Lupin-Jimenez & Haven Nisley from Mrs. Nolasco's class. Their 50 Best Mom Essays have been selected as winners from Time Warner Cable. They are part of an elite group invited to a Mother's Day Brunch and their mothers will receive other prizes. The grand winner will be announced at the brunch. Only 50 students' papers are selected county-wide. In addition Elisa's brother, Leonard from Mrs. Schrepferman's class, has also had his essay selected in the 50 Best Moms contest. It is the first time in the history of the contest that siblings have been selected; different judges reviewed the two essays and had no knowledge that the other essay had won.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 4th-8th
PTSA would like to remind you that Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your students to recognize their teachers by sending in a note and/or treat to thank them for all they do for our children. There will be a PTSA-sponsored lunch held for teachers and staff, on Friday.

SPRING MUSICAL
Travel with us back to 1944 and experience the drama, comedy and music that saw us through WWII. Come to the Mesa Verde Middle School , Variety Show for the Troops. Shows on May 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th and 16th with a curtain 7:00. Active duty (serving) military personnel in uniform admitted free of charge to all performances. [Note- please arrange to arrive on time as there will be no seating after the curtain (at 7:00 sharp) until the intermission.]

6th GRADE OLYMPICS
We’re looking forward to enjoying a beautiful day down on the track on the 22nd. The 6th Grade Olympics are a special event many of our students will fondly remember for a lifetime! Please plan to join us in cheering our kids to victory!

OPEN HOUSE
Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us for the annual MVMS Open House on Wednesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:30PM. This is a wonderful year-end celebration that you won’t want to miss. Student work will be on display.

BAND
Attention 7/8 grade band students and parents: The year end concert (6/4) will start at 6:30pm, not 6:00pm. All students are expected to be at a rehearsal that day from 3:30-4:15 in the gym. Please check your emails for a message from Mr. P he sent last week.

WHS 2009 FOOTBALL
There will be an informational parent night and player registration for incoming Freshmen next week on Thursday, 5-7 @ 7pm in the Westview Theater. Come meet the coaches, register for the 2009 season, and receive information on important dates, as well as upcoming events.

INCOMING MCHS or WVHS ATHLETES
Come Get Your Physical ~ Tuesday 6/2 @ WHS Gym, 6 - 8:30PM
$20 at the door or prepaid with your schools finance office. Please Print, Complete and Bring the 7-page physical, 2 Athletic Handbook signature pages from www.westviewwolverines.com under athletics.

GOT ROBOT?
Students interested in Robotics are invited to an informational night 5/6 @ Poway HS Rm N3107 6 pm. Find out how you can get involved with this dynamic and innovative group, it’s not just about robot building. We need students to do photography, video, web designing, finance, fundraising and be team leaders and mentors as well as engineering and programming.

Parents are also encouraged to attend. Team Spyder could use your talent too! The team needs parent volunteers to help with engineering, programming, web design, photography, video, newspaper, historian, coordinating travel, fundraising, communications, community liaison and much more.

Questions, please contact: Rodger Dohm, Teacher/Robotics Advisor, rdohm@powayusd.com, Todd Parr, Teacher/VEX Advisor, tparr@powayusd.com
Monique Cordeau, President, Team Spyder Parent Advisory Board, mcordeau@cox.net

SUMMER CAMPS
Poway Adult School is offering 53 summer camps. Each camp consists of four days; Mon-Thurs, 9-noon. The Gateway Academy has a slightly longer schedule, Mon-Fri 9-3:30PM. The three populations served are: post K- grade 2, grades 3-5 and middle school students. Our camp season begins runs from 6/15 through 7/9. Go to www.powayadultschool.com to register online

Eagle News 4-26-09

5-6 Orientation-Incoming 6th Grade Parents ~ Gym @ 6:30PM
5-8 & 9 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-9 Safety Fair @ DCES
5-13 PTSA Meeting ~ Library @ 8:00AM
5-13 Orientation-Incoming 6th Grade Parents ~ Gym @ 6:30PM
5-14 7th Grade History Faire ~ Lower Field during school
5-14, 15 & 16 MVMS Spring Musical ~ Little Theater @ 7:00PM
5-22 6th Grade Olympics ~ Lower Field during school
5-27 Open House – All School ~ 6:30-7:30PM
5-27 PE Family Night ~ Gym @ 6:00-7:30PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!
We are very pleased to tell you that the Mesa Verde team took 4th place at the State Science Olympiad Competition yesterday! We were competing with 26 of the best schools in Southern California, and placed higher that we have ever placed before. As in the regional competition, Mesa Verde finished higher than any school from the San Diego Region. Great Job!

SPRING MUSICAL
Travel with us back to 1944 and experience the drama, comedy and music that saw us through WWII. Come to the Mesa Verde Middle School , Variety Show for the Troops. Shows on May 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th and 16th with a curtain 7:00. Active duty (serving) military personnel in uniform admitted free of charge to all performances. [Note- please arrange to arrive on time as there will be no seating after the curtain (at 7:00 sharp) until the intermission.]

WHS ASB/LEADERSHIP
Attention all 8th Graders attending Westview. Are you interested in participating in Westview's ASB/Leadership next year? An informational meeting will be held on May 4th @ 3:30 in room B115. Please see Mrs. Perkio for further information.

STAR TESTING
Your child, along with all public school students throughout California, will participate in California’s Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. Students at our school will take tests between April 20 and May 1.

Test results will be sent to the student’s home in a STAR Student Report in late August. Individual results are confidential and will be shared only with parents/guardians, the students, and the student’s teacher.

STAR Program reports provide valuable information about your child’s academic achievement. The results are also used to compute our school’s Academic Performance Index (API) and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status and rankings. We expect all students to participate. Non-participation requires a written request from the student’s parent/guardian.

Testing will be done in the morning so your assistance in scheduling appointments in the afternoon, if possible, would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jeanne Smith at 538-5478, extension 3103, if you have any questions about the STAR Program.

6th GRADE OLYMPICS…
We’re looking forward to enjoying a beautiful day down on the track on the 22nd. The 6th Grade Olympics are a special event many of our students will fondly remember for a lifetime! Please plan to join us in cheering our kids to victory!

OPEN HOUSE…
Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us for the annual MVMS Open House on Wednesday, May 27th, beginning at 6:30PM. This is a wonderful year-end celebration that you won’t want to miss. Student work will be on display.

MVMS FOOD PANTRY
As we are all aware, these are difficult times for many of our families. In response to their needs, Mesa Verde Middle School is establishing a food pantry on campus. We need your help! If you are able, please donate non-perishable food items. We will collect the food in your child's basic education classrooms, or your child can drop off items in the library. All items received will be available for pick up. Also, we will arrange for an outside volunteer to deliver food items to the homes of families. A list of food items needed or collected will be available on the Mesa Verde Middle School Web site. Just click on the counseling page.

For more information about the food pantry, or if you or someone you know could benefit from the food pantry, please contact me at (858) 538-5478 ext. 3324. Or, you can send me an e-message at EBohn@powayusd.com.

WHS
Westview Choral Department invites you to enjoy “An Evening of Jazz and Broadway” in the Westview Theater on May 28th and 29th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $6 general reserved and $9 premium reserved. We hope you can join us!

INCOMING MCHS or WVHS ATHLETES
Come Get Your Physical!
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Westview High School Gym
6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
ONLY $20 at the door or prepaid with your schools finance office.
Please Print, Complete and Bring the 7-page physical, 2 Athletic Handbook signature pages from www.westviewwolverines.com under athletics.

Eagle News 4-3-09

4/6-10 Spring Break
4-15 Middle School College Readiness Fair ~ 6:00PM Gym
4-16 8th Grade to Westview HS
4-16 Behind The Scenes ~ 6:30PM Library
4-17 Breakfast of Champions/PE ~ 7:30AM Little Theater
4/20-5/1 STAR Testing Window

JAMBA JUICE
Jamba Juice will be selling their smoothies every Friday after school at MVMS. Their 16 oz. smoothies will sell for $3.00 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the school.

GATE LOTTERY LETTERS
GATE lottery letters will be sent out on April 17, 2009. They are due to the MVMS front office by May 1 at 3:15pm. Please deliver them directly to the front office, not to the classroom teacher. Students will be notified of class placement at Walk Through registration in August.

Please contact Ms. Blackmore with any questions. kblackmore@powyusd.com

STAR TESTING
Your child, along with all public school students throughout California, will participate in California’s Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. Students at our school will take tests between April 20 and May 1.

Test results will be sent to the student’s home in a STAR Student Report in late August. Individual results are confidential and will be shared only with parents/guardians, the students, and the student’s teacher.

STAR Program reports provide valuable information about your child’s academic achievement. The results are also used to compute our school’s Academic Performance Index (API) and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status and rankings. We expect all students to participate. Non-participation requires a written request from the student’s parent/guardian.

Testing will be done in the morning so your assistance in scheduling appointments in the afternoon, if possible, would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jeanne Smith at 538-5478, extension 3103, if you have any questions about the STAR Program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE READINESS FAIR
** We are looking for parent volunteers on the night of the event, please email Kris Hernandez at Khernan1@san.rr.com, if you can help us.

PUSD and Palomar Council PTA are working together to sponsor a Middle School “College Readiness Fair” on Wednesday, April 15th at Mesa Verde Middle School. The fair will begin at 6pm in the Mesa Verde gym and end at 8pm. Students and their parents from Black Mountain Middle School, Oak Valley Middle School and Mesa Verde Middle School are invited and encouraged to attend. The fair will begin in the gym for a large group presentation and then move to classrooms for breakout sessions. A few college reps will be there to answer questions.

While many middle school students and parents attended the college fair in the fall, this middle school “College Readiness Fair” will better serve the needs of middle school students and their parents. Another college fair for high school students is being planned for the fall.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact College Fair Coordinator Colleen Salzetti at pusdcollegefair@san.rr.com. Please also check out the latest information regarding this fair, which can be found on our fair’s website at www.pusdcollegefair.org and on the district’s website at www.powayusd.com.

Eagle News 3-27-09

4-1 5th Grade GATE Orientation Meeting~6:30PM Little Theater
4/1-2 Poway High Band Festival
4/6-10 Spring Break
4-15 Middle School College Readiness Fair
4/20-5/1 STAR Testing


POWAY HIGH BAND FESTIVAL
Once again, students from MVMS Band will be participating in this festival. Please stop by to support them.

April 1
9:00am-Advanced Band (7/8 graders)
11:30-Wind Ensemble (8th graders)
2:15-Concert Band (7th graders)
3:45-Select Ensemble (auditioned 7/8 grade after school group)

April 2
1:15pm-6th Grade Symphonic Winds (auditioned select 6th grade group)

RB KARATE CENTER
Our Partner in Education, RB Karate Center, located at 12120 Alta Carmel Court in Rancho Bernardo is offering another day of free classes in self-defense on Saturday, March 28, to students (grades K-12) and adults. Classes will be held at:

11:00am-12noon students
12:30pm-1:30pm students
2:00pm-3:00pm adults

For more information and to sign up for classes, please contact Ellen Riffenburgh at (619) 203-3495 or email rbkaratecenter@gmail.com

GOLDEN SPOON – FREE YOGURT
Golden Spoon will be giving out free 8oz. yogurts all day March 28th. It is our way of saying 'Thank You' for another year of good business and it is a great way to get people into the store who have never tried us. We are inviting you and all of your friends, family, and co-workers to visit us for our annual free day of yogurt. We will be having this event at our Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway stores from 11am to 10pm all day on March 28th only! If you don't know which location is closest to you check out the website, www.goldenspoon.com to find the information of the location and how to get there. Come to any of these 3 locations and enjoy an 8oz. yogurt for free, no strings attached.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE READINESS FAIR
PUSD and Palomar Council PTA are working together to sponsor a Middle School “College Readiness Fair” on Wednesday, April 15th at Mesa Verde Middle School. The fair will begin at 6pm in the Mesa Verde gym and end at 8pm. Students and their parents from Black Mountain Middle School, Oak Valley Middle School and Mesa Verde Middle School are invited and encouraged to attend. The fair will begin in the gym for a large group presentation and then move to classrooms for breakout sessions. A few college reps will be there to answer questions.

While many middle school students and parents attended the college fair in the fall, this middle school “College Readiness Fair” will better serve the needs of middle school students and their parents. Another college fair for high school students is being planned for the fall.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact College Fair Coordinator Colleen Salzetti at pusdcollegefair@san.rr.com. Please also check out the latest information regarding this fair, which can be found on our fair’s website at www.pusdcollegefair.org and on the district’s website at www.powayusd.com.

OCIS-PE
If you are considering OCIS-PE for your child next year you must act now. Off Campus Independent Study for Physical Education (OCIS-PE) is a program designed to assist athletes with their training schedules by allowing the student to take their Physical Education class at their training facility, under the direct supervision of their coach. The coach or trainer working with the athlete MUST be CPR/First-Aid certified in order to be considered. OCIS-PE must be a significantly different program that involves an activity in which the applicant competes at a state, regional, or national level. A major factor in determining acceptance or rejection of this request will be the difference between a recreational and a competitive program. OCIS-PE is not allowed for any team sports.

The nature of the activity must provide a training and weekly practice schedule minimum of 10 hours per week for middle school and 15 hours per week for high school that indicates the applicant is a serious participant. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional (Northern, Central, or Southern California), State or National level must be submitted to the site administrator.
Applications must be returned by the March 27th deadline to be considered for OCIS-PE next semester. You can get a copy of the application online or pick up an application from the MVMS Assistant Principal’s office now till March 6, 2009. More detailed information about OCIS-PE and important dates can also be found in the application. Applications must be returned to the Assistant Principal’s office at Mesa Verde Middle School by March 27, 2009. You can call Jeanne Smith, Assistant Principal at 538-5478, extn. 3103 if you have any questions.

Eagle News 3-13-09

3-17 Spirit Day ~ St. Patrick’s Day
3-17 WHS 8th Grade Parent Night 6:00 @ WHS
3-18 6th Grade Band Concert – Gym @ 6:00
3-19 7th/8th Grade Band Concert – Gym @ 6:00
3-19 8th Grade Promotion Planning Meeting
3-20 Spring Pictures
3-24 See’s Candy Orders Due
3-27 Jog-A-Thon
4-15 Middle School College Readiness Fair

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHER & CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Teacher of the Year ~ Danny Manalo, 6 Grade Teacher
Classified Employee of the Year ~ Mel Agbayani, Lead Custodian

SPRING PICTURES
Friday, March 20th is spring picture time at Mesa Verde. Your student will be having their photo taken. You get to see the pictures before you purchase them; if you don't want them, just return the pictures back to their math teacher. The spring pictures is a math fundraiser. Thanks in advance for your support,

JOG A THON! MARCH 27, 2009
Your child should be bringing home the jog-a-thon information today! The goal this year is $30.00 per student. Collection days for donations are: Friday, March 20, Monday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 25. Please ask your child to turn in their donations before school at the lunch area on one of the above-mentioned days. If you would like to help with the jog a thon, please contact Karen Burns at karen@pdsmedical.com. For more information about the jog a thon please go to the Mesa Verde website and click on Foundation.

SPRING SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER
Spring See's candy fundraiser is coming to MV. The prices are identical to those at the See's Stores. The funds raised will go towards the Gifts to School fund. Please return order forms to the MVMS Front Office by March 24th. Candy orders will be available for pick up in the lunch area on April 2nd during lunch hours. Prices are the same as in the See’s Candy Stores.

Please make checks ~ payable to Mesa Verde PTSA. Extra order forms and envelopes are available at the front office. If you have any questions please contact Jill Fellows jillfellow@aol.com or 484-9422. Thank you for supporting your school PTSA.

CONGRATULATIONS ~ SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to Vinny Murukuti for placing 3rd in the Countywide Spelling Bee!

SD SCIENCE FESTIVAL T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS
7th and 8th grade students at MVMS were asked to participate in Poway's T-shirt contest for the San Diego Science Festival. All of Poway's Middle Schools were represented at the judging on Feb. 26th. We are very proud to announce that not one but TWO students from Mesa Verde won the design contest. The judges had such a difficult time deciding between the two designs they chose to use one design on the front and the other on the back of the shirt.

Mathilda Farrell and Rachel To will have their T-shirt designs silk screened on to the T-shirts that will represent Poway at the First annual San Diego Science Festival. Mathilda and Rachel will not only receive a T-shirt with their design but have also both earned a $25.00 gift certificate. Congratulations girls!

SDPD – SAFETY
Is the topic of safety on your mind? Have you been worried about the recent auto thefts and property damage in our local area? With the recent crime in our local area, we want to be pro-active in caring for our community.

San Diego Police Department Community Service Officer, Ping Yang, will be at Deer Canyon on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. in the MP Room to talk with our community about: Crime and other concerns in the Neighborhood; How to Report Crime / suspicious activities; How to Improve Home security/Child safety; What is Neighborhood Watch;
How to start a Neighborhood Watch Group in your Neighborhood

It is recommended that young children not attend this presentation. Friends and neighbors are welcome to attend. Questions about this evening can be answered by Alyssa Navapanich (858-484-9600).

8th GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING MEETING
Attention all 8th grade parents! There is an 8th grade promotion planning meeting on Thursday, March 19th from 3:30-4:00 in room 410. We hope that you will be able to join us!

WHS Choral Program
Support the Westview Choral Program by eating at Breadbites on March 17th before attending 8th grade parent night. You need to bring the flyer for the choir to receive credit. The flyer is also available on the Westview Choral website at: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/choral/default.htm

Eagle News 3-6-09

3/9-12 PTSA Book Fair
3-11 GATE Parent Meeting – 7:00 @ BMMS
3-13 Assembly – Lambs Players
3-17 Spirit Day ~ St. Patrick’s Day
3-17 WHS 8th Grade Parent Night 6:00 @ WHS
3-18 6th Grade Band Concert – Gym @ 6:00
3-19 7th/8th Grade Band Concert – Gym @ 6:00
3-19 8th Grade Promotion Planning Meeting
3-24 See’s Candy Fundraiser
3-27 Jog-A-Thon
4-15 Middle School College Readiness Fair


PTSA BOOK FAIR
Once again, our fabulous PTSA is sponsoring a book fair for our school. Students will be visiting the fair with their classes; parents are also welcome to visit the fair and shop. The Book Fair will be in the library, March 9-12, Hours are 7:45-4:00pm, except Tuesday, which is 8:45-4:00pm.

SPRING SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER
Spring See's candy fundraiser is coming to MV. The prices are identical to those at the See's Stores. The funds raised will go towards the Gifts to School fund.
Please return order forms to the MVMS Front Office by March 24th. Candy orders will be available for pick up in the lunch area on April 2nd during lunch hours. Prices are the same as in the See’s Candy Stores.

Please make checks ~ payable to Mesa Verde PTSA. Extra order forms and envelopes are available at the front office.

If you have any questions please contact Jill Fellows jillfellow@aol.com or 484-9422. Thank you for supporting your school PTSA.

PASTA FOR PENNIES
It's that time of year again . . . kids are digging in their couch cushions, the dark dusty corners of their backpacks and in the console tray of the family mini-van! Do you remember why?

Our Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser begins this Monday 3/2. Last year our school raised $6, 293 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! We were among the top ten supporters among Middle Schools in the San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. Our school goal this year is $5000.

8th GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING MEETING
Attention all 8th grade parents! There is an 8th grade promotion planning meeting on Thursday, March 19th from 3:30-4:00 in room 410. We hope that you will be able to join us!

OCIS-PE
If you are considering OCIS-PE for your child next year you must act now. Off Campus Independent Study for Physical Education (OCIS-PE) is a program designed to assist athletes with their training schedules by allowing the student to take their Physical Education class at their training facility, under the direct supervision of their coach. The coach or trainer working with the athlete MUST be CPR/First-Aid certified in order to be considered. OCIS-PE must be a significantly different program that involves an activity in which the applicant competes at a state, regional, or national level. A major factor in determining acceptance or rejection of this request will be the difference between a recreational and a competitive program. OCIS-PE is not allowed for any team sports.

The nature of the activity must provide a training and weekly practice schedule minimum of 10 hours per week for middle school and 15 hours per week for high school that indicates the applicant is a serious participant. Documentation of competition and/or performance at the Regional (Northern, Central, or Southern California), State or National level must be submitted to the site administrator.
Applications must be returned by the March 27th deadline to be considered for OCIS-PE next semester. You can get a copy of the application online or pick up an application from the MVMS Assistant Principal’s office now till March 6, 2009. More detailed information about OCIS-PE and important dates can also be found in the application. Applications must be returned to the Assistant Principal’s office at Mesa Verde Middle School by March 27, 2009. You can call Jeanne Smith, Assistant Principal at 538-5478, extn. 3103 if you have any questions.

Eagle News 2-27-09

2-27 Principal’s Chat (8:30AM)
2-27 Spirit Day ~ Wear Neon
3-2 Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser Begins
3-3 Mt. Carmel HS Preview Day
3-6 Spirit Day ~ Pasta for Pennies-Wear Red
3/6-9 PTSA Book Fair
3-17 Spirit Day ~ St. Patrick’s Day
3-19 8th Grade Promotion Planning Meeting
3-27 Jog-A-Thon

MVMS TAKES FIRST PLACE IN REGIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
The MVMS team took FIRST PLACE at the regional Science Olympiad competition on February 7th. There were 71 teams from 24 middle schools competing for the top spot. Of the 71 teams, MVMS placed in the top 4 in over half of the 23 events. Nearly 50 MVMS students participated in the exciting competition. They practiced weekly (and sometimes more) for months to prepare. Congratulation to all the students for their hard work and excellent performance. Our thank to the parent coaches and volunteers who made this happen. MVMS will go on to the State competition on April 18th in Long Beach. The MVMS top finishers included:

Dynamic Planet – Alvin Ho and Kevin Li 1st; Keming Kao and Ankit Agarwal 2nd
Anatomy – Alan Zhou and William Wey 1st
Pentathlon – Ada Ng, Harrison Qi, Christine Sun and Kevin Wang 1st
Meteorology – Sakshi Madan and Brandon Huang 2nd; Ada Ng and Kevin Li 5th
Amphibians – William Wey and Alex Chang 2nd
Crave the Wave – Harrison Qi and Sanket Padmanabhan 2nd
Disease Detective – Alan Zhou and James Wang 2nd
Road Scholar – Alan Zhou and Alf Zhou 2nd
Reach for the Stars – William Wey and Alan Chen 3rd; Kevin Lee and Willie Wu 4th
Ecology – Ada Ng and Alvin Ho 3rd
Bio-Process Lab – Alan Chen and Alf Zhou 4th
Experimental Design – Christine Sun, Kevin Wang, Aidan Gorby 6th

PASTA FOR PENNIES
It's that time of year again . . . kids are digging in their couch cushions, the dark dusty corners of their backpacks and in the console tray of the family mini-van! Do you remember why? Our Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser begins this Monday March 2nd, lasting for 3 full weeks until March 20th.

Last year our school raised $6, 293 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! We were among the top ten supporters among Middle Schools in the San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. Our school goal this year is $5000.

MT. CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW DAY
On 3/3 any 8th grade students planning on attending Mt. Carmel High School next year will have the opportunity to visit and have a guided tour and introduction. For more information about this trip, please contact Ms. Martel at 858-538-5478 x3331 or smartel@powayusd.com

For more transition information, please visit the counseling website at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/administration/counseling/index.htm

BOOK FAIR
Once again, our fabulous PTSA is sponsoring a book fair for our school. Students will be visiting the fair with their classes; parents are also welcome to visit the fair and shop. The Book Fair will be in the library, March 9-12, Hours are 7:45-4:00pm, except Tuesday, which is 8:45-4:00pm.

8th GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING MEETING
Attention all 8th grade parents! There is an 8th grade promotion planning meeting on Thursday, March 19th from 3:30-4:00 in room 410. We hope that you will be able to join us!

MESA VERDE FOUNDATION
The goal of the MVF is to enhance the quality of education for all students at Mesa Verde. The Foundation supports all areas of the school. In recent years, the funds from the Foundation have been used to upgrade our computer labs, install a new track on the lower field, support Science, Drama, Reading/Writers lab and more. In addition to purchasing document cameras for the classrooms, this year the Foundation was also able to provide funding for classroom supplies. The Foundation is currently looking for new board members. For information about how you can get involved please contact Keri Bohart at kbohart@bohartlaw.com.

WESTVIEW PTSA
Incoming Westview Parents, the Westview PTSA Nominating Committee is building a great team for next year! We still need a Volunteer Coordinator to keep this very valuable assistance we provide to the school running smooth. Most of the position's activities are done via e-mail. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Kris Shetter at sdshets@sbcglobal.net or call her at 538-0583.

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS
Usummer.org is a non-profit pre-college programs resource for students, parents and educators. Usummer.org stands out as a site committed to listing all pre-college programs free of charge to all schools. This helps students find great programs, even at small schools who might not advertise their program. There are hundreds of pre-college programs to choose from, each with its own history, culture and costs.

Eagle News 2-13-08

2-16 – 20 Winter Break
2-27 Principal’s Chat (8:30AM)
3-3 Mt. Carmel HS Preview Day


ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Absences: When your child is absent from school, please be sure to call our attendance hotline at 538-5692 by 10:00 a.m. on the day of each absence. This call must be made by a parent or legal guardian. Please be aware that, per district policy, 12 absences within a school year are considered “excessive”. If it is suggested by a physician that your child stay home from school due to illness, please be sure to obtain a medical note and turn it into the attendance office upon the students return to school.

Late Arrival: Late arrivals are considered tardies. Five tardies per school year is considered excessive. Upon students’ arrival, students must report to the attendance office accompanied by a parent/guardian or a note written by their parent/guardian. All tardies accompanied by a doctor note will be excused.

Early Release: If it is deemed necessary that you pick your child up from school before dismissal time, please be sure to send the student with a note to the attendance office before school, so that we have time to process your request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Nunez, MVMS Attendance Clerk at dnunez@powayusd.com or 538-5478 ext. 3104.

eSCRIP UPDATE
Congratulations to Mrs. Earle, the winner of the 2008/2009 Mesa Verde Foundation eScrip Drive. Mrs. Earle was able to get 54 new eScrip participants. She will receive $1000.00 from the foundation to purchase technology for her classroom.

If you have not signed up for eScrip, it is never too late. Simply go to the Mesa Verde Foundation website for instructions on signing up for eScrip. eScrip is great way to support programs at Mesa Verde without any direct cost to you. Once you sign up, Mesa Verde will get 1% to 4% of the amount you spend on purchases at participating eScrip merchants.

IDT & STUDENT TRANSFERS
Poway Unified School District Board Policy (PUSD) allows for transfers within and from outside the PUSD boundaries. There are two different types of transfers:

A Request for Intradistrict Transfer (Form PP-126) is used to transfer from your school of residence to another school within the PUSD boundaries. The Request for Intradistrict Transfer form is available in the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Transfers and Enrollment” under the “Hot Topics” section of our District website: www.powayusd.com. Once complete, the form may be mailed to PUSD Student Attendance and Discipline Office, 13626 Twin Peaks Rd., Poway, CA 92064, or may be hand delivered to our office located at: 13230 Evening Creek Dr., Ste. 207, San Diego, CA, 92128.

The Application For Interdistrict Attendance Permit, San Diego County Office of Education Form 341, which is available at in our Student Attendance and Discipline Office, is used to transfer from a district outside of PUSD into one of our school sites. The process for transferring from another district into PUSD should begin at the district office of the student’s residence. The district of residence needs to release the student before PUSD can accept the student into one of our school sites. You may find more information regarding this type of transfer in the “FAQ about Transfers and Enrollment” under the “Hot Topics” section of our District website: www.powayusd.com.

If you are considering a transfer, we ask that you submit your request by
March 14th, 2008.

MT. CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW DAY
On 3/3 any 8th grade students planning on attending Mt. Carmel High School next year will have the opportunity to visit and have a guided tour and introduction. For more information about this trip, please contact Ms. Martel at 858-538-5478 x3331 or smartel@powayusd.com

For more transition information, please visit the counseling website at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/administration/counseling/index.htm

WESTVIEW CHEER
There will be an informational meeting for parents and potential WHS cheerleaders 3/9 at our school library from 6-8:30 pm. You will receive packets, dates & answers to your questions.

Eagle News 2-6-09
2-7 Science Olympiad Regional Competition
2-9 -13 6th Grade Camp
2-12 Dance All Grades ~ Gym 3:30PM
2-13 Spirit Day ~ Valentines

DANCE CHAPPERONES NEEDED
If you are interested in being a chaperone for our upcoming dance, The Cupid Shuffle, on Thursday, 2/12 (3:30-5:30PM) please contact Danielle Perkio (dperkio@powayusd.com). She’s looking for 10 fearless adults!

SPELLING BEE WINNER
Congratulations to Vineeth Murukuti from Mrs. Nolasco's Humanities class for winning the school wide spelling bee. He will represent Mesa Verde at the County Spelling Bee on 3/10 @ The Old Town Theater.

BAND HONORS
Congratulations to the following students for outstanding musical achievement: Mathilda Farrell (percussion)- All Southern CA Honor Band; Lyubomir Pentov (clarinet)-All Southern CA Honor Orchestra; Elizabeth (Lizzi) Trumbore (trombone)-All Southern CA Jazz Band (1st time we have ever had a student try out!) We are really proud of them and all they’ve accomplished!

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD REGIONAL COMPETITION
Good luck to our students participating in the Regional Competition on Saturday 2/7!

MVMS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE
Mesa Verde was proudly represented by two teams from the Robotics Club. The theme was Climate Connections. Teams worked together to unearth how we learn about past climates and delve into questions surrounding our current & future climatic conditions by developing a project to present to judges and programming the Lego Mindstorms robot to execute climate related missions.

Team 7470 Robo-Eagles participated at the SD Qualifier Tournament at UCSD on 11/22 and the LA Region FLL Championship Tournament at Legoland on 12/7. They placed 16 out of 52 teams in Robot Performance at Legoland. Team members: Daniel Chevallier, Ryan Ganton, Allen Klein, Jessica Le, Kevin Li, Vivian Liu, Sakshi Madan, Heidi Wang & Michael Zhang; Coaches Bob Ganton & Christophe Chevallier

Team 7471 F.E.A.R. (Flying Eagle Aviator Robots) participated at the SD Qualifier Tournament at UCSD on 11/22 earning the Quality Research Award & at the Post-Season FLL Invitational at Legoland on 1/31. Team F.E.A.R. was awarded the 1st place Robot Performance Award out of 21 teams at Legoland. Members: Elliot Dohna, Stephanie Ibarra, Karina Lin, Tushar Pankaj, Jack Pope, Trevor Rongey, Shantanu Tavkar, Nicholas Wu & Sandra Yang and their coaches Dawn Pope, John Pope & Scott Rongey.

Thank you to our sponsor, BAE Systems, Ms. Kruth for enabling us to participate in FLL, and Mr. Manalo for launching the robotics club in our rookie year in FLL and for being at ALL our competitions to cheer us on. Also, thank you to the parent coaches who volunteered the countless number of hours on evenings and weekends to make this season possible.

MT CARMEL HS DANCE TROUPE CLINIC
The Mt. Carmel High School Dance Troupe is hosting their annual dance clinic February 17th-19th (PUSD District Recess Week) from 9:00-3:00 the 17th and 18th, and 9:00-12:00 on the 19th. The final day concludes with a special award presentation and showcase for friends and family of dances learned by the participants. All levels of dance are welcome, Grades 2nd-8th. A sibling discount is also available! Please email mcacha@aol.com or visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information. See you on the dance floor!

Eagle News 01-30-09

1-26-30 6th Grade Camp
2-9 -13 6th Grade Camp
2-12 Dance All Grades ~ Gym 3:30PM
2-13 Spirit Day ~ Valentines

DANCE CHAPPERONES NEEDED
If you are interested in being a chaperone for our upcoming dance, The Cupid Shuffle, on Thursday, February 12th (3:30-5:30PM) please contact Danielle Perkio (dperkio@powayusd.com). She’s looking for 10 fearless adults!

REFLECTIONS WINNERS
Congratulations to our own Nikita Morozov, who was given an Award of Excellence in the Reflections judging for photography and is going on to the state level! A big congratulations also goes to Miva Shirai who was given an Award of Merit for her visual arts entry. Bravo to both, and to all of our students who participated in the 08-09 Reflections Program.

Ready to start thinking about next year’s theme? Well, here it is: “Beauty is…” So get those creative juices flowing and be thinking what you can do for the 09-10 Reflections Program . If you have any questions about the rules/requirements, just log onto www.pta.org and click on the Reflections link.

SAFETY REMINDER ~ BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC
Parents, please use extra caution when driving and dropping off or picking up your students at Mesa Verde. Remember that the Front (east) Parking Lot and Circular Driveway are not to be used for drop-off or pick-up. Also, be sure that you are stopping at the crosswalks to allow students to safely cross the street.

Make sure to leave yourself enough time to make your way to the correct drop-off location, especially on rainy mornings. Thanks for helping to keep our students safe!

PTSA MEMBERSHIP
It's not too late to join the Mesa Verde PTSA. If you are not yet a Member, visit the PTSA Membership website to download the form. Forms can be turned in to the front office. Thank you for your support! http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Membership.html

POWAY HIGH DRAMA
GUYS and DOLLS @ The Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, Feb. 6th 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7th 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12th 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13th 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14th 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Price Adults: $10.00; Students, Seniors & Active Military $8.00
Questions: Libby Holman (858) 748-0517 • Email: libbyh@sbcglobal.net

WESTVIEW CHEER
There will be an informational meeting for parents and potential Westview cheerleaders March 9, 2009, at our school library from 6:00-8:30 p.m. You will receive packets, dates and answers to your questions with regard to the 2009-10 cheer season at Westview.

MOUNT CARMEL CHEER
Attention 8th Grade Students. Do you have S-P-I-R-I-T? Do you like to have FUN? Do you want to REPRESENT? Come try-out to be a Mount Carmel Cheerleader!! Parent Info Meeting: Feb 4th 2009 in Room Z-9 from 6-8pm Try-Out Clinic starts March 21st!! Visit our website for more Info www.mchscheer.com

MT CARMEL HS DANCE TROUPE CLINIC
The Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe is hosting their annual dance clinic February 17th-19th (PUSD District Recess Week). The clinic times are 9:00-3:00PM on the17th and 18th, and 9:00-12:00PM on the 19th. The final day concludes with a special award presentation and showcase for friends and family of dances learned by the participants.

All levels are welcome, grades 2nd-8th. Early bird registration by January 16th. Sibling discount is also available! Please email mcacha@aol.com or visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information. See you on the dance floor!

MVMS WEEKLY EAGLE NEWS

1-23 Principal’s Chat ~ CCR 8:30AM
1-23 Constitutional Challenge (8th Grade) ~ Gym 2:30PM
1-26 Report Cards Carried Home by Students
1-26-30 6th Grade Camp


PRINCIPAL’S CHAT
Would you like to know more about what is going on at Mesa Verde? Join Principal Mitchell on Friday, January 23rd in the Counseling Conference Room.


SAFETY REMINDER ~ BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL TRAFFIC
Parents, Please use extra caution when driving and dropping off or picking up your students at Mesa Verde. Remember that the Front (east) Parking Lot and Circular Driveway are not to be used for drop-off or pick-up. Also, be sure that you are stopping at the crosswalks to allow students to safely cross the street.

Make sure to leave yourself enough time to make your way to the correct drop-off location, especially on rainy mornings.

Thanks for helping to keep our students safe!


6th GRADE CAMP
Our first group of campers departs to the wild places for adventure, learning, bonding and to make life long memories in a few weeks with our second group not far behind! If you have questions about 6th grade camp, please contact Aimee Yoshimoto in the AP’s office 858-538-5478 ext 3105.

Camp Medications: If your student is going to camp on Monday, February 9th, the medication with the physician authorized form is due Monday, February 2nd. Please call Barbara Snelgrove in the Health Office with any questions 538-5478 ext 3107.


PTSA MEMBERSHIP
It's not too late to join the Mesa Verde PTSA. If you are not yet a Member, visit the PTSA Membership website to download the form. Forms can be turned in to the front office. Thank you for your support! http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Membership.html


MOUNT CARMEL CHEER
Attention 8th Grade Students. Do you have S-P-I-R-I-T? Do you like to have FUN? Do you want to REPRESENT? Come try-out to be a Mount Carmel Cheerleader!! Parent Info Meeting: Feb 4th 2009 in Room Z-9 from 6-8pm Try-Out Clinic starts March 21st!! Visit our website for more Info www.mchscheer.com


MT CARMEL HS DANCE TROUPE CLINIC
The Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe is hosting their annual dance clinic February 17th-19th (PUSD District Recess Week). The clinic times are 9:00-3:00PM on the17th and 18th, and 9:00-12:00PM on the 19th. The final day concludes with a special award presentation and showcase for friends and family of dances learned by the participants.

All levels are welcome, grades 2nd-8th. Early bird registration by January 16th. Sibling discount is also available! Please email mcacha@aol.com or visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information. See you on the dance floor!


FORGOTTEN MATH~Sylvan Learning Center
FREE Parent Seminar Series
Saturday, January 31, 2008 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Program will cover:
• Importance of math to your child’s success – what the research shows

• Math Breakout Sessions
– Integers
– Fractions
– Decimals and Percentages
– Algebraic Equations
– Graphing Basics

PLEASE RSVP – Seats are limited! sylvanmiramesa@knowledgeboost.org (858) 566-4116

MVMS WEEKLY EAGLE NEWS
Eagle News 1-16-09

1-14 PE Family Night ~ 6:00PM in the Gym
1-16 Spirit Day ~ Hippie Day
1-19 Martin Luther King Holiday ~ No School
1-20 Professional Growth Day


PE FAMILY NIGHT
Parents and students come and join the PE staff for our first PE Family Night on Wednesday, January 14th from 6:00-7:30 pm. We will be offering volleyball and ping pong. For your attendance, you will earn a turbo pass.

MVMS ESCRIP DRIVE
The Mesa Verde Middle School Foundation is sponsoring our 3rd Annual eScrip Drive. The eScrip program allows participating merchants to contribute a percentage of your purchases made with registered grocery loyalty cards, credit cards, and debit/ATM cards to the Mesa Verde Foundation at no cost to you. We currently earn about $900.00 per month with this program. Our goal is to increase participation in the program to increase the amount that we earn each month.

We are asking parents, family members, and friends to register their Vons cards and or credit/debit cards with eScrip in favor of Mesa Verde Middle School Foundation.

To encourage participation in the drive we are having a contest to see which 1st period class can get the most new eScrip enrollments. The winning teacher will receive a $1000.00 gift certificate to buy technology for their classroom. All you need to do to participate is register your Vons card or credit/debit card with eScrip. Once you have registered, download the verification form from the foundation website, fill it out and return it to your child's 1st period teacher.

To find out more about eScrip and the MVMS eScrip drive, please visit our foundation web site at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/Foundation/Fundraising.html


WHS THEATER PRODUCTION ~ The Tempest
Westview is pleased to announce that the Westview Theatre Company's production of The Tempest was selected by the California Educational Theatre Association as the outstanding production from San Diego county. With this honor is the opportunity to present the entire production at CETA's annual High School Theatre Festival in Fontana, January 16th. This performance will be seen by over 1,000 drama students and their teachers from all over southern California. In preparation for trouping The Tempest and to give our community another opportunity to see this award-winning play, we will re-mount the production at Westview on Friday, January 9 at 7:00pm. We hope you can attend.

More information available on the Westview website www.westviewwolverines.com

PTSA MEMBERSHIP
It's not too late to join the Mesa Verde PTSA. If you are not yet a Member, visit the PTSA Membership website to download the form. Forms can be turned in to the front office. Thank you for your support! http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Membership.html

MT CARMEL HS DANCE TROUPE CLINIC
The Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe is hosting their annual dance clinic February 17th-19th (PUSD District Recess Week). The clinic times are 9:00-3:00PM on the17th and 18th, and 9:00-12:00PM on the 19th. The final day concludes with a special award presentation and showcase for friends and family of dances learned by the participants.

All levels are welcome, grades 2nd-8th. Early bird registration by January 16th. Sibling discount is also available! Please email mcacha@aol.com or visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information. See you on the dance floor!

GATE TESTING REMINDERS
*Jan. 22nd – GATE Parent Informational Meeting (for parents whose child took the Dec. GATE test) – 7:00 PM @ MCES
*Jan. 22nd – GATE testing results emailed to Principals and GATE Coordinators
*Jan. 23rd – GATE testing results mailed to parents

FORGOTTEN MATH~Sylvan Learning Center
FREE Parent Seminar Series
Saturday, January 31, 2008 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Program will cover:
• Importance of math to your child’s success – what the research shows

• Math Breakout Sessions
– Integers
– Fractions
– Decimals and Percentages
– Algebraic Equations
– Graphing Basics

PLEASE RSVP – Seats are limited! sylvanmiramesa@knowledgeboost.org (858) 566-4116

Eagle News 01-09-09

1-14 PE Family Night ~ 6:00PM in the Gym
1-16 Spirit Day ~ Hippie Day
1-19 Martin Luther King Holiday ~ No School
1-20 Professional Growth Day


PE FAMILY NIGHT
Parents and students come and join the PE staff for our first PE Family Night on Wednesday, January 14th from 6:00-7:30 pm. We will be offering volleyball and ping pong. For your attendance, you will earn a turbo pass.

MVMS ESCRIP DRIVE
The Mesa Verde Middle School Foundation is sponsoring our 3rd Annual eScrip Drive. The eScrip program allows participating merchants to contribute a percentage of your purchases made with registered grocery loyalty cards, credit cards, and debit/ATM cards to the Mesa Verde Foundation at no cost to you. We currently earn about $900.00 per month with this program. Our goal is to increase participation in the program to increase the amount that we earn each month.

We are asking parents, family members, and friends to register their Vons cards and or credit/debit cards with eScrip in favor of Mesa Verde Middle School Foundation.

To encourage participation in the drive we are having a contest to see which 1st period class can get the most new eScrip enrollments. The winning teacher will receive a $1000.00 gift certificate to buy technology for their classroom. All you need to do to participate is register your Vons card or credit/debit card with eScrip. Once you have registered, download the verification form from the foundation website, fill it out and return it to your child's 1st period teacher.

To find out more about eScrip and the MVMS eScrip drive, please visit our foundation web site at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/Foundation/Fundraising.html


WHS THEATER PRODUCTION ~ The Tempest
Westview is pleased to announce that the Westview Theatre Company's production of The Tempest was selected by the California Educational Theatre Association as the outstanding production from San Diego county. With this honor is the opportunity to present the entire production at CETA's annual High School Theatre Festival in Fontana, January 16th. This performance will be seen by over 1,000 drama students and their teachers from all over southern California. In preparation for trouping The Tempest and to give our community another opportunity to see this award-winning play, we will re-mount the production at Westview on Friday, January 9 at 7:00pm. We hope you can attend.

More information available on the Westview website www.westviewwolverines.com

PTSA MEMBERSHIP
It's not too late to join the Mesa Verde PTSA. If you are not yet a Member, visit the PTSA Membership website to download the form. Forms can be turned in to the front office. Thank you for your support! http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmvms/PTSA/Membership.html

MT CARMEL HS DANCE TROUPE CLINIC
The Mt. Carmel Dance Troupe is hosting their annual dance clinic February 17th-19th (PUSD District Recess Week). The clinic times are 9:00-3:00PM on the17th and 18th, and 9:00-12:00PM on the 19th. The final day concludes with a special award presentation and showcase for friends and family of dances learned by the participants.

All levels are welcome, grades 2nd-8th. Early bird registration by January 16th. Sibling discount is also available! Please email mcacha@aol.com or visit www.mtcarmeldancetroupe.com for more information. See you on the dance floor!

GATE TESTING REMINDERS
*Jan. 22nd – GATE Parent Informational Meeting (for parents whose child took the Dec. GATE test) – 7:00 PM @ MCES
*Jan. 22nd – GATE testing results emailed to Principals and GATE Coordinators
*Jan. 23rd – GATE testing results mailed to parents

FORGOTTEN MATH~Sylvan Learning Center
FREE Parent Seminar Series
Saturday, January 31, 2008 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Program will cover:
• Importance of math to your child’s success – what the research shows

• Math Breakout Sessions
– Integers
– Fractions
– Decimals and Percentages
– Algebraic Equations
– Graphing Basics

PLEASE RSVP – Seats are limited! sylvanmiramesa@knowledgeboost.org (858) 566-4116