VMMS Phone-General Call Messages Did you miss Mr. V's phone call or did he talk to fast? VMMS is proud to continue to communicate with you with our phone calls home regarding events, important news and general support needed for all of our students and families.
AUTOMATED CALL Friday, April 29, 2011: A reminder that we begin our CST
TESTING next week from MAY 2-13; if you have a 6th and/or 7th grader
your child will be taking English Language Arts and Math tests. If you
are an 8th grader your child will be taking English Language Arts, Math,
Science and History. Breakfast will be served FREE to ALL students
during testing except for make-up day. Learning labs ended today,
Friday, April 29, thank you to all parents for encouraging their
students to attend. If you plan to return to VMMS please return
Participation Agreement by May 6, 2011. Also do not forget the T-DAP
clinics.
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AUTOMATED CALL Saturday, April 30, 2011: Hello
parents, this is Dr. V. If you are receiving this message, this means
that your student is in danger of not walking in the eighth grade
promotion ceremony in five weeks. Your student received a PINK promotion
contract today from their eighth period teacher. Your child?s teachers
have put this together as a preventative measure to help ensure your
child?s success in time for promotion. Please review the document with
your child and discuss what they must do so they may walk at promotion.
Moodle can be used to access all homework and projects. Have your child
consult their teacher if they are unsure about an item. Thank you for
your support, we look forward to our students stepping up their game in
the last few weeks and as we begin our CST testing. Thank you.
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AUTOMATED CALL Sunday, April
17, 2011: As the weather warms up I want to continue to garner your
support on making sure that students are wearing appropriate clothing
during the school day. Also, you may see me running after school and
will be doing so until May 28, 2011. Please join me in supporting the
school with participating on May 28, 2011 in the Strawberry Festival 5K Run/Walk.
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AUTOMATED
CALL Friday, March 25, 2011: The new school immunization law (Assembly
Bill No. 354) requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in
the 2011-12 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis
(whooping cough) vaccine booster called TDAP. For the 2011-2012 school
year, all students entering the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th
grades will need proof of a TDAP shot before starting school. Proof of
receiving a Pertussis Booster on/after a student?s seventh birthday will
be accepted by the school as having received vaccination.
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AUTOMATED
CALL Friday, March 18, 2011: Attention 8th grade parents! High School
Orientations will take place next week on their campuses:
RBVHS- 3/22
VHS- 3/23
MVHS- 3/24
**Please
visit the IB/honors sessions if you plan on attending RBV or VHS to
learn more information about the programs and how your student can
participate in them.
**Also, registration for all three high schools will be here at VMMS, April 18th. Parents are invited to attend if interested.
Your student will bring home a paper with the time they will be registering on the Monday, April 11th. ----------
AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, January 19, 2011: GOOD EVENING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, Beginning July 1, 2011 a new law requires student?s grades 7-12 MUST be immunized with the TDAP vaccine. TDAP vaccinates against Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Students WILL NOT be allowed to attend school in the fall UNLESS they have been immunized at least once after their 10th birthday. A flyer about TDAP and free or low cost clinics is being sent home on Thursday so please be sure to check your child?s backpack for this important information. STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE FALL UNLESS THEY RECEIVE THE TDAP IMMUNIZATIONS. Click HERE for the flyer.
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Late Feb/Mar VMMS calendar, club and misc news;
Feb 9 - 8th grade Field Trip ? great success ? amazing event
Feb 18, 21 - No School
Feb 22 ? 25 ? Engineering Week
Feb 24 - International Day Event 5pm ? 6:30pm (Food, entertainment and activities for all)
Feb 24 ? Association meeting (audit and nominating committee approval) Feb 25 ? Spirit Day ? Engineers
March 4, 11, 18, 25 ? Spirit days
March 8, 10 ? Parent Conferences (Dismissal 1pm)
Mar 9, Wed @ 9 ? PTA board meeting
Mar 12 ? 7th grade ?Star? testing
Mar 16 ? Minimum Day ( Dismissal 12am)
Mar 17 ? Cotillion ?Social Maturity? evening program begins 7:30pm ? 8:30pm _______________________________________________
Volunteer opportunities; If each parent gives at least one hour a year to our school, we could accomplish a lot. Please help out and be a part of the solution.
Feb 24 ,Thurs ? help serve hotdogs and nachos to our kids during International night 5 ? 6:30. Please contact AndreaLivingston@msn.com.
Feb 25, Fri - VMMS will celebrate Engineer?s Week. We need a couple of volunteers to make sure that students don't wander into parts unknown. If you can help please contact me at kanceballos@gmail.com.
Peter Benjamin?s Cotillion ? The established program that teaches self-confidence, social graces, etiquette and Ballroom Dancing is coming to North County and will be starting on March 17 from 7:30pm ? 8:30pm $125 for 6 classes. Flyers will come in your child?s backpack soon. All North County Middle school students are welcome. There is a limit to enrollment. For more information go to the website; mrbenjamins.com
To clear up ?Merger? rumors about VMMS for the 2011/2012 school year; MVHS and VMMS merge will not happen. VMMS will stay at present campus. VUSD is not going to sell the property. Silver lining in ?Merge failing? is the new parking lot option which will alleviate dangers of former pick-up area. Rancho Minerva will now pick-up in Townsite. Parent volunteers needed during afternoon pick-up. Please contact AnneGreen@vusd.k12.ca.us. As you may have heard by now, Crestview Elementary will be closing and Olive Elementary will be relocating to Washington Middle School.
PTA board meeting ? March 9 @ 9am. If you want to join us, please do. We are currently forming next year?s PTA board so please jump in - On another note, we have had a shuffle in the PTA with the departure (due to illness) of our President ?Sunny Lucas?. She?s doing better, but will not be able to resume her position. Andrea Livingston-Barbara has accepted to step ?back? up to finish the year and as you all know, our board meetings welcome all willing hearts and hands, so we?ll see you next Mar 9 at 9am in room 202 ;-)
Our PTA nominating committee for next year is forming. We still need two more VMMS PTA members to serve on the committee to elect anyone to PTA positions for next year. We need new faces and your input is vital. Please contact AndreaLivingston@msn.com. The world belongs to those who show up.
Also to note; for those of you who will continue next year with VMMS, we are presently forming next year?s PTA and the new VMMS Foundation. We welcome your participation and/or that of incoming parents. Fyi ; VMMS Foundation is a parent and community group that will target grants and business donations. If you are interested in joining the foundation, please contact AndreaLivingston@msn.com. VMMS Foundation will be meeting once a month in the evening. VMMS students and teachers are looking forward to PTA and Foundation money which can support (and in some cases, Save) programs which enrich our VMMS curriculum.
PTA Fundraising ? Judi Clark - chair extraordinaire has planned our last fundraisers of the year. For reusable fashion grocery (and other) bags, visit www.Mixed Bags.net ? VMMS Account # 47810 ? You can order on-line, but need write your check to VMMS PTA and send it to school, Attn; PTA. Judi will buy and display her bags for orders at the International Event. Cookie dough fundraising will be from Feb 25 ? Mar 11 = delivered after break. Discount Krikorian tiks will be on sale from March 10 on. To fund 8th grade graduation, ButterBraid Bread will be available soon.
PTA membership - Eleanor Garcia - our chair solicited Walgreens for items ?. and got them. Eleanor delivered Hand sanitizer, wipes and Kleenex to every VMMS teacher. (Thanks Eleanor and Walgreens)
Incoming Students need to apply to VMMS. VMMS Admissions Process for 2010 ? 2011 Application period 1 ? Feb 1 ? Mar 1 (Casita Priority) Application period 2 ? Mar 22 ? April 26 A lottery will be conducted after each Application period to determine placement.
California State PTA Online Info ? Here is the address. www.CaPTA.org.There is a lot of information for parents, students and education success.
For more school information, please visit our excellent school website @ http://vistamagnet.com Have a great month!! Andrea Livingston-Barbara (VMMS PTA President)
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, February 16, 2011: Hello students, this is Dr. V calling from VMMS. Next Thursday, we have an amazing OPPORTUNITY to showcase our International Mindedness at International Night. On Thursday, February 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the VMMS gym and library, we will hold International Night where families will enjoy international food, performances, presentations and games. Please plan to join us in the fun one week from today.
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On our original Community and Service event schedule, we had included campus beautification for March 12 ? this coming Saturday. This has been postponed until later in the school year.
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Did you get the call about all the amazing fundraising events PTA is doing for our students? I hope you can continue to support us throughout the school year...
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AUTOMATED CALL Monday, February 28, 2011: Here is the schedule for our 7th grade students who ONLY affect 7th grade students and teachers and elective teachers, but here is how students will proceed.
Period 1 - 4: Check in with period 1 teachers. Remain with them for periods 1 ? 4 for writing assessment.
Lunch
Periods 5/6: 7th grade students only will report to their 7/8 period teachers to begin a round of 3 stress-reducing, math-oriented activities.
Period 7: 7th grade students only will report to their 3rd period electives teachers. (elective teachers will take their preps periods 3 and 4.)
Period 8: 7th grade students only will report to their 4th period electives teachers.
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AUTOMATED CALL Friday, February 25, 2011: PARENTS! If you have siblings in 5th grade and want them to secure a seat on our campus for the 2011-2012 school year, we must know by Monday. If you do not, you will lose your secure seat. Also, we are partnering up with the San Diego County Office of Education and Rancho Minerva MS to provide free parent classes from gangs to internet safety, CLICK HERE for more information.
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AUTOMATED CALL Thursday, February 24, 2011: At approximately at 3:15pm,a 3rd grader from Beaumont Elementary was jaywalking from La Paloma to our parking lot on Civic Center Drive and was hit at approximately 5 mph by a passing sedan. He was conscious and was taken to Tri City for a head contusion, a couple cuts and bruises on his arm and leg. Please talk with your students this evening to remind them of the dangers of jaywalking.
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, January 22, 2011: ATTENTION! There is an ERROR in our school planner. We will NOT release tomorrow for minimum day. We will have our release as planned which is 3:33pm. We apologize for this confusion. We are also inviting you to attend our International Night tomorrow February 24, 2011 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally, this friday, we will hold our fourth annual Engineering activities after school.
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AUTOMATED CALL Monday, March 14, 2011: Wednesday is a Staff Development Day and students are released at 12:00 p.m. Also, if your child is planning to attend the March Madness Social this Friday from 3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. they can still purchase pre-sale tickets. In addition we still need parent volunteers and if you are available to help please call 760-726-5766 ext. 6195.
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Hello Viper families. Today, your student has an Eighth Grade Goals and Reflection form for you to sign in their backpacks. Students evaluated their work over the past two quarters and made goals to ensure their success and that they will be able to walk in the eighth grade promotion in June. Please look over these goals and discuss them with your child. Please sign the sheet and have your child return with a signed copy to school tomorrow. Additionally, the eighth grade team will be enjoying a field trip to the High Tech Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds next Wednesday. Please be sure to sign the permission slip and photo release so your student can attend. Also, students will be getting back at 3 p.m. that day, so remember this change in dismissal time.
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What an exciting week! Again, as you know, we began the week with the district recommending that we merge our successful magnet IB program with Mission Vista HS. The school board decided it was too fast and denied the merger for this August, however, is wanting to possibly bring it back for discussion next year. Nevertheless, we are here at Vista Magnet and will continue our successful program here. Our campus is healthy and safe. In the coming weeks, we will share with you news on a change in our drop off and pick up area to provide a safer process for all. On a personal note, I want to thank you for trusting our process and supporting our efforts. ----------
We are excited about the new opportunity that has come our way. HERE is the VUSD Board Agenda item for this Thursday, January 27, 2011 that was submitted by our district leadership to merge both Mission Vista Dual Magnet High School and Vista Magnet Middle School in August 2011. The teachers are excited and today during lunch students were more concerned about the dress code than moving! Tonight, Monday, we will hold an English meeting at 6:00pm in our gym and a 6:30pm for Spanish speaking families. Transportation will be provided when we relocate in August.
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AUTOMATED CALL Tuesday, December 16, 2010: 8th Grade Scratch presentation will take place tomorrow during the day in the 8th grade science rooms. Are you in the PTA Drawing? If not you will miss over $1000 of prizes. Friday morning in the entrance into the blacktop two PTA parents will be encouraging anyone who has not participated. Also, did you know that we have been making NEWS?
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AUTOMATED CALL Tuesday, December 14, 2010: Did you hear that Ms. Spinosa has been nominated as Educator of the Year with the California League of Middle Schools? Also, did you get a flyer on the Drawing from PTA...CLICK HERE...Did you get a copy of the drawing tickets? CLICK HERE.
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VMMS PTA NEWS: Holiday Opportunity Incredible Prizes for Drawing;
-One night stay at the spectacular Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel in San Diego
-Hornblower Cruises -California Pizza Kitchen, Coldstone & Krikorian package
-Island's, Coldstone & Krikorian package
-Chili's, Coldstone & Krikorian package
-Family 4 pack to Seaworld
-$50 Costco Gift Card
-4 tickets to Fantasy on Ice in Horton Square
Tickets; $2 each, $5 for three All proceeds go to VMMS enrichment programs.
Tickets/Money will be collected during Lunch next week. Drawing for all prizes will be held Friday, Dec 17 at Lunchtime Winners need not be present to win Purchase tickets by cash or make checks payable to VMMS PTA.
Family Holiday Photos on Student Expo day. Bring the whole family between 2:30 and 7pm on Wednesday to the VMMS Gym. Classic Photography Studios, a professional photography group will take your photo/s and charge only $8 per sheet with no sitting fee. What a deal AND proceeds go to VMMS! Photos delivered before the break.
Dec 15 Winter Expo - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Come and buy student's hand made gifts.
Dec 16 Art Fundraiser at Rubios, 2 locations from 4 to close. Flyer HERE! (you must bring flyer for 20% donation to be applied to our Art Program.)
Dec 18 - Jan 2 - Winter Break Happy Holidays to all ! VMMS PTA
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AUTOMATED CALL Sunday, December 12, 2010: Please join us next Wednesday, December 15 for our annual Entrepreneurship Expo. The students have been working hard to prepare hand-made gifts and treats for our VMMS families to purchase. The Expo will take place from 2 ? 3:30 pm in our gym. We will feature over 35 booths, with items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to candied apples and cookies. Come out and purchase gifts for your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, or even yourself! Additionally, VMMS Family Portrait Night will be held that same day starting during the Entrepreneurship Expo from 2:30pm and running until 7:00pm. Classic Photography will be sponsoring this event and proceeds will go to VMMS. This is a great opportunity to have family portraits in time for the holidays and support your school. Portrait sheets will be available for only $8 a sheet. Come early and bring the whole family.
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AUTOMATED CALL Friday, December 10, 2010: Did you get a flyer on the Drawing from PTA...CLICK HERE...Did you get a copy of the drawing tickets? CLICK HERE.
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AUTOMATED CALL Tuesday, December 7, 2010: We are currently collecting donations for Adopt-A-Family and the Can Food Drive. Please send any food items to the main office and any Adopt-A-Family items to your student?s Language Arts teacher.
We have four families that we have adopted this year. The families are in need of clothing, new unwrapped toys, grocery coupons/gift cards, and daily necessities. For mores specifics on the families please ask your student.
We need all donations by Tuesday, December 14th.
On a final note, our nurse Mrs. Anna Wierather has accepted a job at Rancho Buena Vista High and today is her last day. Our front office staff will manage the needs of our students. We are interviewing tomorrow to find her replacement. This will be hard to do. Congratulations to her on her promotion!
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Are you ready for our first BOOK FAIR? Scholastic Book Fair is a great way for you to get some Christmas shopping done...and support the VMMS library all at the same time!Our book fair will be running the week after Thanksgiving--from November 30-December 3.
It will be open before school, from 8:00-8:50 during lunch, and after school from 3:33-4:00. Please come: proceeds for this book fair go to the library and we'd love some new books!
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Are you ready for our IB Entrepreneurship Expo? Go HERE if you want to see what we have done in the past. Go HERE if we want more information. Go HERE if you want to register! Is your child interested in applying their ingenuity by participating in this year?s IB Entrepreneurship Expo? Flyers giving the details and requirements for participating were handed out through the math classes but can also be downloaded here.
Deadline: Students wishing to participate must turn in the registration form, sample products, and the $12 fee per booth (cash or check to VMMS ASB) to Mrs. Eckle in room 400 during the week of November 29 - December 3 between 8:15am - 8:40am. We will accept teams until all 30 booths are full. This year's Expo will take place on Wednesday, December 15 from 2:00 - 3:30pm.
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, November 17, 2010: We are excited about the next two days. We will be visited by an IB Authorization Team to discuss the various impacts IBMYP has had on our campus since opening VMMS in 2007. Please remind your students to shine and show their "IB'ness." Also, please remember that tomorrow evening our Arts program will be holding a fundraiser at Chick Fil-A Quarry Creek in Oceanside. Chick Fil-A is located off of College Blvd. near Wal Mart. The address is 3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside. The event is this Thursday November 18th from 4pm until 8pm. The art celebration will include a student art contest, featuring a people?s choice award, an art show, and a fund raising event for the art department. All you have to do when you show up is step up to the counter and say "In the beginning was art", and Chick Fil-a will direct 20% of the sales to the Magnet Arts Club. Just show up, say "In the beginning was art" when you order, eat more chicken and vote for your favorite piece of artwork. Thanks for supporting the art department. See you there.
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, November 3, 2010: Fresh and Easy Market School
Shopping Night THURSDAY, NOV. 4 4-8 PM 4-5 PM DR. V. WILL BAG YOUR GROCERIES FOR YOU 5-8 PM VMMS TEACHERS WILL BAG YOUR GROCERIES FOR YOU 6-7 PM VMMS STUDENT ROCK BAND GREEN ROSES WILL PLAY Fresh and Easy will donate 5% of all sales from 4-8 PM. PLUS - Fresh and Easy will donate $1 to VMMS for every $20 receipt turned in to VMMS office from now till Dec. 15, 2010. Time to shop for holiday items or stock the pantry with things you would likely purchase anyway. Fresh and Easy is located at 945 E. Vista Way, just several spotlights north of VMMS.
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AUTOMATED CALL Monday, November 15, 2010: I am Mr. Royster, art teacher at Vista Magnet, and I am calling to let you know that the art department is hosting our first restaurant Celebration of the Arts this Thursday evening at Chick Fil-A Quarry Creek in Oceanside. Chick Fil-A is located off of College Blvd. near Wal Mart. The address is 3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside. The event is this Thursday November 18th from 4pm until 8pm. The art celebration will include a student art contest, featuring a people?s choice award, an art show, and a fund raising event for the art department. All you have to do when you show up is step up to the counter and say "In the beginning was art", and Chick Fil-a will direct 20% of the sales to the Magnet Arts Club. Just show up, say "In the beginning was art" when you order, eat more chicken and vote for your favorite piece of artwork. Thanks for supporting the art department. See you there.
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AUTOMATED CALL Thursday, October 28th, 2010: Tomorrow is our Harvest Social. Students who have pre-ordered tickets will be receiving their tickets and entrance bracelets during 8th period tomorrow. Entrance can be bought for those who did not pre-order for $5.00. There will be tickets on sale at the social for pizza and activities. Those who are attending will be walked to the gym after school and supervised until 5:30. Costumes are allowed at school tomorrow, but they must be school appropriate and not include a mask or anything that resembles a weapon.
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AUTOMATED CALL Thursday, October 21st, 2010: Today we conducted an emergency drill as part of our effort to keep students and staff safe and prepared. If this had been a real emergency requiring reunification of students and parents the reunification process on or off campus would require the following:”
1. “Students will only be released to parents or individuals listed on the student’s emergency card.” 2. “Parents or individuals listed on the student’s emergency card that are not recognized by staff will be required to show picture identification.” 3. “After proper identification parents or individuals listed on the emergency card will be required to sign out their student.” 4. “Next destination of student will be requested in case the other parent or guardian arrives later to sign out the student.”
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, October 20th, 2010: Hello, VMMS will be participating in an "The Great Southern California Shakeout" sponsored by the California Office of Emergency Preparedness; and involves almost every school in Southern California as well as businesses, community organizations, and families. It is an opportunity for all schools to practice what we would do during and after a real earthquake. We will also practice for an intruder and fire evacuation. We plan on this event to last no more than 10 minutes. More information is at www.ShakeOut.org. As always, thank you for your continued support in helping us provide a safe educational environment for your child.
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AUTOMATED CALL Friday, October 15th, 2010: Greetings 8th grade parents. You may have received in the mail an invitation with a selected time and date on a meeting with either our Counselor Mrs. Raines or Assistant Principal Mrs. Green to discuss your 8th grade final year and plan for high school and beyond. We are the only Middle School who meets with each of their parents to provide you critical information about the next few years. Last year we had a parent participation rate of 85%. If you cannot make the set appointment please call or have your child come to reschedule with the either Mrs. Raines or Mrs. Green. We look forward seeing you in the coming weeks to discuss your child's future!
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AUTOMATED CALL Wednesday, October 13th, 2010: Greetings this is a reminder about tomorrow's PE Turkey Trot. Please remember that tomorrow is our 3rd annual jog a thon. Remember to bring and turn in your pledge sheets and money to your PE Teacher. We also will reward any student who has raised more than six dollars or more for this event. Each student who raised more than six dollars will receive a free Vista Magnet Athletic T-shirt. Thank you for supporting our PE department. Thank you!
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How do our teachers become such great leaders? They read professional journals from various topics...see HERE!
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AUTOMATED CALL (Friday, October 8, 2010): There are two important messages about activities to support our school. The first is that tomorrow morning we will be gathering for this years VISTANS ROC. VMMS will be provided the opportunity to beautify the exterior of a home. Please plan to arrive early. The event begins at 8:00am and ends at 4:00pm. You have to meet a shuttle at 1280 North Melrose Drive to be driven to the site. The directions are on our website and IF you did not pre register then you will not be allowed to participate at our house. Directions to shuttle parking lot:
from 78
North on Melrose
make a right on North Ave
1st right into American Marble parking lot
The last announcement is Turkey Trot. Please continue to have students to find your sponsors with your pledge sheets. The event will next Thursday, October 14th and the donations will go towards our PE equipment and supplies. Parents if you are available please call the office to volunteer on the 14th.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Monday, October 4, 2010): I have two messages tonight. Grades were mailed on Friday and I want you to NOT look at the letter grade first. Please look at the WORK HABITS grade. With this being your first report of the year, it is important to establish with your child their WORK HABITS first in order to see successes in other parts of their learning. Second, please continue to be a patient driver at drop and pick off. With the wet weather we need you to continue to slow down, remain patient and remember that turning from Civic Center Drive into our parking lot near the pool is illegal. Many of you take risks. I have a meeting planned with the City Manager along with our district officials to address this concern and ask for their support with our school as a Commuter School. Remember, if you are crossing a double yellow line then you need to be aware of the risks.
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Are you interested in keeping up with all the campus happenings? Or simply want to catch up on our PTA sponsored events? Please see the September 2010 newsletter.
Have you met our new Assistant Principal/IB Coordinator yet? Here is a quick introduction to the talented Mrs. Green.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Tuesday, September 28, 2010): Good evening, this is a important message. This afternoon at approximately 4:15pm a student was standing awaiting their ride home on the corner of citrus and vista village drive when they were approached by two males and one female identified as being in their 20's and offered them drugs. The same group asked another group of students. This student reported it to her parents and they contacted law enforcement. We have asked for additional patrols in the area. I encourage students to stay in groups.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Monday, September 27, 2010): Good Evening, Our second Community Service OPPORTUNITY is on Saturday, October 9th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. VMMS has been assigned a house and we will work with a revitalizing team to MAKE OVER the exterior of the house. We are in need of parent and student volunteers. Please pick up a flyer in our office if you want to participate in this event. Finally, we are kicking off our yearly Turkey Trot fundraiser and your student should have a flyer and pledge form in their backpack from their 8th period teacher. ON Thursday, October 14th during our PE class, students will be running and/or walking to raise money for our PE classes. All money raise goes back to the PE department. Thank you in advance for your generosity and donations.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Friday, September 24, 2010): Beach clean-up tomorrow (Saturday, September 25) 9:00 a.m. at Buccaneer Beach. If your child is planning to ride the Sprinter please have them meet Ms. Lucero and Ms. Jacobsen at the Vista Transit Center (Olive Ave) at 7:45 a.m. and bring $5 to ride the sprinter.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Wednesday, September 22, 2010): Thursday, September 23 is Back-to-School night. Pizza will be available for purchase at 5:00 p.m. PTA association meeting 5:45 p.m. Classroom visitations begin at 6:00-7:45 p.m. Please note if your child is planning to attend they MUST be with a parent at all times. Gates will not be open for students to play as we DO NOT have staffing. Please do not park in lots that are designated as TOW-AWAY zones this includes but is not limited to the businesses across the street. Please bring your FRESH AND EASY RECEIPTS TO THE FRONT OFFICE.
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ARE YOU READY FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT! HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
Saturday, September 25
9 - 12 clean up
12 - 1:30 eat & play
Must turn in signed waivers by Tuesday, 9/21
Limited to first 100 people to sign up.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Tuesday, September 15, 2010): Wednesday, September 15 is a Staff Development day – students are released at 12:00 pm; Fresh and Easy fundraiser – they will donate $1.00 to VMMS for every receipt (minimum $20.00 transaction) turned into VMMS; Please drop off receipts in office; Back to School Night – Thursday, September 23 PTA Pizza Dinner – 5:00 pm ($5.00 plate) 5:45 – PTA Association Meeting 6:00 – 7:45 Classroom Visitation Beach Clean Up – Saturday September 25 Community Service Opportunity First 100 to sign up – pick up flyer in the main office; Make-up pictures (including ID’s) in the gym on September 29 (8:00 – 12:00) Kids College Guitar Lesson Flyers going out this week.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Sunday, September 12, 2010): We have a busy week ahead! On Monday students will have the opportunity to hear a guest presenter Ren Ebel, a Vista High graduate who will be sharing the story of Doug his friend who died from head injuries while riding his skateboard and falling without a helmet. He will be asking students to wear their helmet while riding a bike or skateboard! Simply put "Do it for Doug." On Wednesday, we will have our first Staff Development and will release students at noon. Our topic this Wednesday starting at noon will be preparing for our IBMYP visit.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Friday, AUGUST 27, 2010): Congratulations on making it through all of my phone calls and completing our first week of school! You are officially a VIPER. This week was filled with the Word of the Week known as WOW which was THINK, Essential Questions, Language Objectives, Content Objectives and using your composition books. Parents please review your students planners and composition books in order to support our teachers. Next week we will be sending home a form for School Site Council which is a group of various people who support our school with reviewing all categorical funds and match them with best teaching practices and programs. Get some rest and we will see you on Monday!
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Are you a member of our PTA? Want to know more? Click HERE
Here is the updated BELL SCHEDULE and our TEEN TRUTH LIVE assembly bell schedule.
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Have you caught the latest news? How about that Walmart donated to 10 VMMS Teachers with $100 for their classroom needs. See the story HERE. Or that our amazing 8th grade teacher Mrs. Hagen-Holt just was awarded the Qualcomm Science and Technology Educator of the Year and will be honored at the Salute to Teachers at the Balboa Theatre, downtown on Saturday, October 16, 2010. See story HERE.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Tuesday, September 7, 2010): Hello Viper Families, this is Vista Magnet Middle School calling on behalf of the PTA. Back to School Night is just three short weeks away and we need volunteers to help with our dinner fundraiser before the event from 4:45-5:45. If you are available to help, please call our school office to leave your information. We hope to make it a special event. Have a great weekend and we'll see you tomorrow. If you want to part of the School Site Council, please turn in your forms by Wednesday, September 8th.
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AUTOMATED CALL (FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010): Greetings and welcome back to school! Here four things to remember: students are welcome as early as 8:00am through the gates that lead to the blacktop and have your student pick up their schedule in the cafeteria; MAKE UP pictures will be in the morning in the gym; please make sure your child follows our dress code by wearing a collar shirt; during 1st period your student will receive a lanyard, planner and permission slip to attend an assembly on bullying which will take place this Tuesday from 9:28-11:01 in the gym. Students must bring this back on Tuesday in order to participate. Welcome back and please visit our website www.vistamagnet.com for information as well as following VMMS on TWITTER.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Monday, AUGUST 23, 2010): What a great first day! I am very proud of our 8th graders for being great role models for the 7th and 6th, our 6th graders for being great role models for us and the 7th graders coming in with the drive to master writing! Our lunch was fantastic with having 15 minutes to spare and everyone had a chance to enjoy their lunch. The only snag in the day was the pick up of our students after school. I would encourage you to pick up your child on a different location. Be aware of parking across the street of Civic Center Drive and in the bank and restaurant area. They will tow! Also, please remind your student to bring the signed copy of the permission slip to attend our Bullying assembly during 1st period. I think this will be a positive and uplifting event that will empower your student and kick off the year even stronger!
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AUTOMATED CALL (Thursday, AUGUST 26, 2010): We are on our fourth day and we have our first challenge. We have unanticipated construction on our civic center drive sidewalk that leads to our office is closed for a unspecific time. We apologize and our district officials are working with the city to get a timeline. Thank you for your continued support.
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AUTOMATED CALL (Wednesday, AUGUST 25, 2010): Greetings, today we had a fantastic day with our teachers receiving some formal training on the program that you and your student will have access to in the coming weeks. We have adopted Moodle which is replacing Blackboard. We are excited about the possibilities and will share more in the coming days. It was nice to see our students using their composition books in all classes and working on their writing by reflecting on the Essential Question and Language Objective. Most students wore their lanyards and followed the dress code. Thank you for your continued support!
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AUTOMATED CALL (Tuesday, AUGUST 24, 2010): Good evening, the most powerful moment on our second day was when during the Teen Truth Live Assembly, JC our presenter asked the students to stand up if they have been bullied in their lifetime. I was amazed that more than 90% of our students stood up. When he asked the adults in the audience, parents and teachers if they ever been bullied, ALL of them stood up! The mission this year is simply to make a difference both inside and outside of the classroom. I am sure that your student now has a clearer definition what an IB Learner looks like...I want to thank you for all of your support in shaping our future engineers, teachers, doctors, business owner student body to make a difference in ALL parts of their life. Believe me this discussion does not end today, it has just begun. Remember, tomorrow is our first early release Wednesday, we release our students at 2:00pm.
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~6th grade orientation will be August 10, 2010 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
~7th and 8th grade orientation will be August 11, 2010 9:00am to 1:00pm
~Make up Day if you cannot attend will be August 12, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Parents please plan to accompany your student as there are additional forms to complete at this years orientation. Reminder to bring the following: 2 proofs of address verification completed emergency card Money for pictures, gym clothes, yearbook and locks Please plan to stay the duration of the time as we will be rotating through groups. If you cannot, please let us know the day of orientation if we need to accommodate you.
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Summer Reading INFORMATION FOR 6th Grade is HERE, 7th Grade is HERE, 8th Grade is HERE, and yes, our Language Arts teachers have suggestions for all to read this summer.
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Summer has begun and we (20 total VMMS staff members) are traveling to Keystone, Colorado to get one step closer to becoming an authorized IBMYP school. We will work to establish a rapport with the new Vipers and also continuing the collaboration that continues to strengthen our curriculum.
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Our API has been release we are now at an 890! Way to go...for more go here
Three messages tonight 8th grade only:
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Hello eighth grade families. This is a reminder that tomorrow is our eighth grade breakfast. Please bring your donated items to the lunch area tomorrow before school or drop your items off in Mrs. Jacobsen's room 303. If you have not signed up to bring in an item, you may still bring in a breakfast item of your choice tomorrow. Any parents who wish to volunteer may come tomorrow beginning at 8 a.m. We thank you for your support and look forward to a wonderful event.
Remember that we will be releasing 8th grade students tomorrow, Tuesday 14th, at 11:30am to prepare for the evenings promotion ceremony.
Also, a reminder that we will be beginning our Promotion Ceremony at Moonlight Ampitheatre at 6:00pm SHARP. Please have your 8th grader there by 5:00pm, the change is due to construction on Vale Terrace. Here is more information!
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Three messages tonight, the first one for all grades, the last two for 8th grade only:
Remember, June 10th will be our last day our 8th grade teachers will have to turn in grades. Make sure that your student is avoiding earning an N or U in their final quarter.
Hi Viper families, today your eighth grader received an orange invitation to a fabulous event this Monday. You are invited to attend an exhibition of the eighth grade Capstone Projects. Drop in any time from 9:45-12:30 or from 2:00-2:45 p.m. to view your student's work and the work of the rest of the Vipers. We hope to see you there.
We have made a list of students who have had perfect attendance for this year and perfect attendance for all three years at VMMS. The criterion used for the list was no period absences. If you have questions or you think your child might have perfect attendance but you aren’t sure, please give us a call.
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Three messages tonight, the first one for all grades, the last two for 8th grade only:
Students received a Parent Satisfaction Survey in their 8th period class today. Please take a moment to look these over, fill out and have student return to their 7/8 period teacher by Tuesday, June 8th.
Now for 8th grade messages: This is Mrs. Jacobsen. This year we are planning our first annual eighth grade breakfast on the morning of promotion. To make this happen, we need your support. Your eighth grader received a pink flier today in their eighth period class asking for food and supply donations. Please donate what you can and return the form to any eighth grade teacher. If you are able to make any donation, it will be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, tomorrow is the last day you can pick up 8th grade promotion pictures if you haven’t all ready. All picture packages and monies must be returned by Monday, June 7, final day!
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VMMS is making NEWS!!!!! Feel free to read here.
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We have selected our incoming 6th grade class! This is our fourth year recruiting and are excited about our diverse student population. We accept applications all year long. However, for the second year in a row, we have a waiting list of over 70 students.
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Our Special Education program has developed a website to help families feel more connected...check here
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Did you know that for the 3rd year in a row one of our educators have won the VUSD Middle School Golden Apple Award, this year we honor Kathy Sims, our Office Manager, see her accepting the award here
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We welcome each and every one of you to join us. The following are PTA roles which need PTA association approval, but we have many more roles available on the board for all who want to be part of our dynamic group.
June 1 ? 4 - Book Fair - Room 202 Buy one get one free! Freebies for volunteers. Contact judiclark@sbcglobal.net
June 2- Wed - End of year meeting (newcomers are welcome) at 1:00 in room 202. Please get all of your 'homework' (if you have some) up to date and let's 'burn rubber' and get this party organized. Also, if you can't make it, email me your info and let me know any specifics.
June 3 - Thurs - Open House 5 - 7:30
Food & Bookfair 5 - 6,
PTA Association meeting 5:30,
Room visits 6 - 7:30 PTA Association meeting at 5:30 in the Lunch Area. Please try your best to come.
Eat (or cook) and attend a meeting all at the same time. Multi-tasking, that's what we do!
2010/11 Membership and Newsletter may want to have a welcome table to inform and invite parents to next year's PTA.
June 7 - Mon - PTA last meeting from 2 - 3:30. New and 'slightly used' board members are all welcome.
June 9 - Wed - End of year meeting (Final draft and prep) at 1:00
June 16 - Wed - End of year event - Please come and help. 8:55 - Noon. The whole event is over in less than 3 hours. We have fun activities for all of you and if you prefer to avoid contact with your own children, we have two groups, the 6,7 graders and the 8th graders which all need your wit and wisdom. Pick which ever one works for your situation, but pick one because this will be much more fun for everyone if we have your support. We have food, photo, sports and activity areas which are all in need. Sign up with Kan (kanceballos@gmail.com) or call/email me for more volunteer info.
Lunch Events ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Student Store - Open Tues & Fri lunch Jamba Juice ? May 28 & June 11
News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Our principal, Mr. V is now DR. V !!! We are so proud and congratulate him on receiving a Joint Doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSUSM/UCSD. What an amazing accomplishment from an amazing individual!
Cinco de Mayo was a spectacular success, thanks to all of you fantastic students, parents and our caring staff. From the Fabulous Carne Asada and Homemade Tamales (Thanks Parents!), to the Drama Club?s Historical Skit, RBV High School Folklorico presentation and the grand finale, our very own 18 act VMMS Talent Show, the evening was a pleasure for all who attended.
We need parent volunteers for our last day (3 hrs) of the school year. Please contact Kan or me for more info. KanCeballos@gmail.com or AndreaLivingston@msn.com
Last day of school CELEBRATION ? We need your help to make this a very memorable day for your kids. 6th, 7th and 8th grade committees for this event are preparing the activities we can offer to each of our grades to congratulate them for their great efforts. Volunteers will help with food, arts and crafts, games and other activities and? Celebrate the last day of school. First committee meets on May 17 from 2 - 3:30. Room 202. Please come. Everyone is welcome.
April 12 - PTA Board meeting - 2 - 3:30 in room 202. If you want to join us and haven't yet had a moment, please take us up on our offer. You are always welcome. Also, there are plenty of PTA board roles for you in the coming year. Get involved. Its fun and your presence will make a large impact on your children's education.
We will have our last PTA Association meeting for this school year on June 3 during Open House at 5:30 in the lunch area. You will have the opportunity to vote on the 2010/2011 PTA board. We welcome each and every one of you to join us. The following are PTA roles which need PTA association approval, but we have many more roles available on the board for all who want to be part of our dynamic group.
President - Sunny Lucas
VP Programs - Andrea Livingston-Barbara
VP Membership - Eleanor Garcia
VP Ways and Means (Fundraising) - Judi Clark & Mary McDonnald
Treasurer - Linda Latimer
Secretary - Elva Rodriguez
Auditor - Robin Baker
Parliamentarian - BJ Nierman
Volunteer Coor - Kan Yee Ceballos
LOWES donated to VMMS PTA a check for $5000 to expand our Parent Center. Big Kudos go to VMMS parents Yvonne Loveland and Sheila-Christine McQuaid-Moran for writing and submitting the paperwork to earn this grant.
Congratulations! - American Association of University Women (AAUW) Tech Trek chose VMMS students, Ingrid Gutierrez and Morgan Rogers, to participate in an educative camp at University of California San Diego on July 11 - 17, 2010. What an honor!
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, San Diego Chapter received $3,849.33 from VMMS Students. Classes teamed up and competed to raise money for this local charity. During the three week competition, students brought coins from what seemed like all corners of the earth. Ultimately, Mrs. Estrada?s class was victorious and earned a Pasta Hospitaliano! Luncheon from Olive Garden. We are proud of our school and community for taking on such a worthy cause one penny at a time!!!
PTA Connects - May 2010 newsletter - For state PTA info - check this out their website.
California State PTA (info@capta.ccsend.com) on behalf of California State PTA (info@capta.org)
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Thanks - May 13 - A Big Thanks goes out to all who brought in food and especially to Yvonne for organizing this much appreciated lunch for our fabulous teachers and staff. Also Yvonne is putting together amazing collection of gifts and gift cards for all of the teachers. Few schools will ever see such an outpour of appreciation. Thanks to all who donated!
Check out this fabulous VMMS homework/project assignment site for 6th, 7th and 8th, maintained by Jill Chang. It may not stay with us, but use it while it lasts!! http://vmmsstudyskills.weebly.com/
If you want to access more VMMS info on line, please visit, www.vmmspta.weebly.com and our VMMS website http://vistamagnet.com/ for a lot of VMMS info. Have a great month!!
CLUBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ASB - Thurs 8am ? 8:40 w/ Mrs, Eckle room 400
Chess Club - Tues Lunch
Drama Club - Tuesdays@ 3:45 - 4:15 w/ Mrs. Jacobsen
Engineering Club - Fridays after school
Girls Basketball (practice and games)
Math Team - Tues 8am - 8:40 w/ Mrs. Brown, room 402
Newspaper Staff - Mon lunch w/ Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Lucero, room 102
Peer Mediators - Weds lunch w/ Mrs. Raines in room 14
Scrabble Club - Mon lunch w/ Mrs. Quin, Mrs. Jacobsen
Speech and Debate Club - Thurs lunch w/ Mrs. Jacobsen, room 303
Toy Challenge - has been cancelled Nationwide. :( (Hopefully it will be back next year.)
Viper Tech Club - Fri lunch w/ Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Lucero, room 102
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Is your 8th grader getting ready to finish? You must be aware of the VUSD 8th grade standards...EXIT 8th GRADE? Also, make sure your 8th grader understands that participating in 8th grade celebrations and Promotion is a privilege not a right. They must have a 2.5 GPA and NO "N" or "U" in Work Habits or Citizenship.
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Do you need more information on the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on H1N1? Here is some in ENGLISH and SPANISH...
Interested to find out more about VMMS Clubs/Programs/Sports/Teams?
Are you preventing Cyber bullying? See what Safekids.com says how....
Did you know about the support our local dentist, Dr. Coleman, provides? It is your chance to help!....
Did you know that EVERY student in California needs to pass the Math and English Exit Exam in order to graduate from high school starting in 10th grade? Learn more about Math portion here.....More about English portion here....
Are you thinking about University or College yet? Go here for the University of California freshman requirements. Or go here for the California State University freshman requirements.
May 15 - Math Field day
May 17 - 4th quarter Progress Report
May 21 - Spirit Day
May 25 - Math Carnival
Coed Soccer Schedule ? 5/18 & 5/19 MMS @ VMMS 4:00, 5/20 VMMS @ TCC 4:00, 5/25 RMMS @ VMMS 4:00, 5/27 RMS @ VMMS 4:00
June 1 - 4 - Book Fair - Room 202 9am ? 11am Buy one get one free!
June 3 - Open House 5 ? 7:30 All VMMS Families encouraged to come! Food & Book fair 5 - 6, PTA Association meeting 5:30, Room visits 6 - 7:30
June 7 - VMMS PTA board meeting from 2 - 3:30 in room 202. Everyone is welcome.
June 15 - 8th grade Promotion 6pm Moonlight Amphitheater
June 16 - Last day of school 8:55 ? 11:55
Last day of school CELEBRATION - We need your help to make this a very memorable day for your kids. 6th, 7th and 8th grade Committees for this event are forming and will decide what activities we can offer to each of our grades to congratulate them for their great efforts. Volunteers will help with food and activities and Celebrate the last day of school. Committee dates TBA.
~We are all very proud of VMMS Students, Donald Loveland and Karen Ceballos who won the DAR (Daughter's of the American Revolution) Citizen of the Year Award. There were only six recipients in the USA to win this award. Congratulations!!!
~Pasta 4 Pennies program - Send your spare change to VMMS. Students are collecting to help fight children's Leukemia.
~April 12 - PTA Board meeting - 2 - 3:30 in room 202. If you want to join us and haven't yet had a moment, please take us up on our offer. You are always welcome. Also, there are plenty of PTA board roles for you in the coming year. Get involved. It's fun and your presence will make a large impact on your children's education.
Are you keeping up on the ASB events? VMMS parents and students! Next Friday, March 26 is our Got Game Social. The social will begin after school and will end at 5:45pm. Students received a flyer today from their 8th period teacher and may preorder admission until Wednesday, March 24. As always we’d love to have parent help with decorating prior to the social and supervising during the social. For more information or to sign up to volunteer visit here
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PTA has provided the following March VMMS calendar events, club and misc news; Please note that dates and events sometimes change. The following calendar is only a guideline:
~March 8 - VMMS PTA board meeting from 2 - 3:30 in room 202.
~March 8 and 12 - Variety SHOW try-outs after school, 3:30 - 5:00 responsible behavior a must! Future rehearsals (Tues Lunch and Friday 3:30 - 4:30)
~March 9 & 11 - School 8:55 - 1:00 - Minimum Day - Parent / Teacher conferences
~March 19 - Spirit Day - Twin- Drama Club - One act Play performance ~March 24 - 3rd Quarter ends.
~March 25 - Debate team Guajome/VMMS (VMMS Library)
~March 26 - March Madness Social - 3:33 - 5:45
~March 27 - April 11
~Spring Break Girls Basketball Schedule - 3/4 VMMS @ Valley, 3/9 Potter @ VMMS, 3/11 Olive@VMMS, 3/12 VMMS @San Elijo, 3/23 Woodland Park @VMMS, 3/25 VMMS @ RMS, Lunch Events
Student Store ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Open Tues & Fri lunch Jamba Juice - March 12 & 26
News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~We need parent volunteers for our next two events. Let Kan or me know that you are interested. KanCeballos@gmail.com or AndreaLivingston@msn.com
~Cinco de Mayo - May 5 celebration - International Club along with the Drama Club will host a great celebration at VMMS. Rancho Buena Vista High School Folklorico team will perform fabulous Mexican dances for us and our VMMS Drama Club will perform a reenactment of the historical reason for Cinco de Mayo. This will be followed by our own VMMS Student Variety show. Volunteers will help with the food, deco and the show. Please let Kan our Volunteer coordinator know what you would like to help with.
Phone Message: Good Evening,
I have three messages. For all students, please remember that tomorrow Wednesday students release at 2pm as usual. Our Counselor Mrs. Raines is looking for any current student who needs community service event credit to speak at our local elementary schools as we recruit for the next school year. The month of February, we will be holding presentations and if interested please see Mrs. Raines. The following message is only for 6th and 7th grade parents, if you are to return to our campus next school year, you will receive a Participation Agreement form next Monday to have you complete and return to our Attendance office by February 5th. To ensure your seat for the 2010-2011 school year, please make sure to turn this form you will receive Monday to our office by February 5th.
We had an eventful day today. We had two students injure themselves during the morning hours as they played basketball. They were transported to local hospitals and are resting with their families. Our 7th grade students completed the CST writing exam with success today. Finally, our students painted the shoes for the Shoes of Hope IBMYP community service activity.
8th grade parents: We are in the middle of meeting with our students for their 4 year plans and career inventory of CHOICES. Next week you will receive an invitation to come and visit with us and your 8th grader to discuss post secondary options.
PARENTS ALERT! If you pick up your child across the street from the main office at the bank, they have officially warned us that they will no longer warn you and will tow you immediately.
We are completing our recruitment for the 2010-2011 school year
Sunday, 21st: Greetings 8th grade families, You may have received an invitation to meet with either Mrs. Raines or Mrs. Pace-Skinner. The purpose is to provide you a smoother transition and keep you informed on your child's progress and plans for high school and beyond. These appointments are voluntary and brief. We have allotted 15 to 20 minutes per person and want to simply provide you a opportunity to chat with us on next steps and answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions please contact the person you have been assigned to....
Friday, 19th: Greetings, I have two important requests. The management company from across the street which manages the bank has officially informed us that if you pick up or drop off your child in their parking lot they will no longer warn you or the school and will immediately tow. Please pick up your child at another location. Also, as we are getting ready for the home stretch of the school year, I need your support more than ever with monitoring your students daily academic progress. I encourage you strongly to do a backpack check. This check is to see if there are any loose papers and disorganization. Please check your child's composition books to see that they are in fact taking notes and assure that their planners are being used daily to write down the information provided in class. Your support is invaluable and their work habits will improve with all of us working together.
Jan 11 - PTA Board meeting - 2 - 3:30 in room 202. If you want to join us and haven?t yet had a moment, please take us up on our offer. You are always welcome
Jan 13 - NEW Wed VMMS CLUB open to all - BOLAS club?s first meeting after school, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - $10 per participant includes 6 Wed classes of instruction and show equipment. Come and see if you like it - no cost to try
LUNCH EVENTS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Student Store - Open Tues & Fri lunch
Jamba Juice - Jan 29
NEWS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- DDS (Dentist) Coleman donates a large % of teeth cleaning/whitening to VMMS. Contact his office for an appt. at (760) 726-0770, 110 Escondido Ave Ste 102 · Vista (across the street from VMMS.)If you want to access more VMMS info on line, please visit, www.vmmspta.weebly.com. Our VMMS website http://vistamagnet.com/ will also post our newsletter and all school related info.
Jan 14 - Lunch Japan/China New Year (Palm court)
Jan 15 - No School
Jan 18 - No School
Jan 22 - No School
Jan 28 - (Thurs) - Del Norte PTA will be hosting Flu Busters for the annual flu vaccine. Locations: Rancho Buena Vista High, Vista High, and Mission Vista High (in conjunction with Washington Middle). Volunteers will be needed for all sites! Contact Doris Shapiro - DorisShapiro@vusd.k12.ca.us
Sunday, November 8th
Busy week this week!
Monday, November 9---Islands fundraiser 5:00 p.m.-close Wednesday, November 11---Veteran’s Day school closed
Thursday, November 12---Turkey Trot
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Friday, November 6th
8th grade parents! Please be aware that promoting from Vista Magnet is no simple task. Please refer to the Vista Unified's 8th grade Exit Standards.
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Sunday, November 1st
Great job all the parents, students and teachers for putting on such a great Social. After you do all your "trick and treating" please donate your candy to VMMS. Our local dentist Dr. Coleman will donate to VMMS $1.00 to the school for every pound. He will then send the candy to the troops overseas. Also, remember to change those clocks back!
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Monday, October 26th
Red Ribbon Week (Tuesday)---?Saying No is No sweat? wear your favorite sweat pants.
?Harvest Social?---Friday, October 30/JAMBA JUICE
THIS WEEKEND---set clocks back 1 Hour
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Thursday, October 23rd
Our District facilities officials are providing further cleaning of our classrooms today beginning 4:00pm. They will begin in Room 11 and make their way to the campus with the locker rooms being the last to clean. They will clean (disinfect):
Classroom Chair (backs) Classroom Chairs Classroom Phones Classroom student desks/tables Doorknobs and door jams Light switches and cover plates Classroom keyboards/mouse Computer Lab keyboards/mouse
With having our initial cleaning take place on Monday evening and having more students returning to school from their illness, we thought we would have another round cleaning as a preventative measure.
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Monday, October 19th
Today, an unusual amount of students called in sick and it appears that in Mr. Henderson?s 8th grade period 1 & 2 - 12 out of 15 students were absent with flu like symptoms and in his 3rd & 4th - 10 out of 12 students also confirmed fever and flu symptoms with our school and district nurse.
We have no confirmation that this is H1N1 influenza. A district cleaning crew will be here this evening cleaning ?common touch? areas. It is recommended to keep your student home if he or she is sick (and 24 hours after fever breaks naturally) and promoting the use of good hygiene and hand washing as well as covering a cough.
For more information please go to vistamagnet.com for English and Spanish handouts.
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Monday, September, 28th
Hello Vista Magnet parents and students! This is Mrs. Eckle calling you about an exciting opportunity to raise money for the math and science departments. Dr. Coleman, a local dentist, is partnering with Vista Magnet to offer a number of specials during the month of October to benefit VMMS programs.
These specials include an exam and teeth cleaning for $98 and teeth whitening at the special of $150. All money from both of these specials come back directly to VMMS. In addition, students can help out through Dr. Coleman?s Halloween buy-back program. Students who donate their Halloween candy to Dr. Coleman?s office will earn Vista Magnet $1 per pound of candy, and all candy collected will be sent out to our troops overseas. Your child will be receiving a flyer with all of this information in their science classes. We appreciate your support!
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Make up picture day will be on Wednesday, September 30th. If student did not attend orientation picture day, or forgot their money for a picture packet, need a retake or ID, they should go to room 101 between 11 am and 3 pm on that early release Wednesday.
There are fliers/order forms available in the office for picture packets. If they?re getting a retake, be sure to bring in the original packet they received. Also, last call for VMMS Spirit Wear.
Our last day for collecting orders will be Wednesday, September 23rd. After that we will place our order. You can get order forms in office.
Please make sure students are wearing their VMMS lanyards and ID?s everyday.
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Monday, September 15, 2009
Greetings,
I wanted to share some exciting news about our API score! We earned another 17 points in our overall score moving us from 875 to 892. This is exciting and a powerful display of our efforts on our campus. Moreover, our targets were met in English and Math. This was another sign that we are moving closer to closing the achievement gap with our students.
Remember, tomorrow, Wednesday, we will release at 12:00pm and will then discuss how we reward our 7th and 8th grade students.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Greetings Parents,
I want to advise you that next Wednesday the 16th, we will release our students at 12:00pm. Our district is having a K-8 staff development day. At VMMS, we will be working with SMART Goals and Data Analysis.
Again, we will release students at 12:00pm next Wednesday. We will offer students a sack lunch as they leave campus.
Thank you for your support last night at our Back to School Night.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Good Evening Parents,
This is Andrea Livingston-Barbara, PTA president of Vista Magnet Middle School. Our schools are lacking in funding, but we all want the best for our children. You can make the difference. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of your children's school. Your children need you more than they will ever admit and these important years go by too quickly. If you are interested in joining our PTA parent group, we have roles for everyone as large and small as your time permits. Come and learn about opportunities for your middle school students and for yourself at our Back-To-School Night PTA Association meeting, this Thursday at 5:30. Everyone is invited. A BBQ family dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 and classrooms will open at 6:00. We are looking forward to meeting all of you.
Buenas Noches Padres,
Soy Andrea Livingston-Barbara, La presidenta de la PTA de Vista Magnet Middle School.
Nuestra escuela esta necesitadas de fondos para la educacion de nuestros ninos. Todos nosotros queremos lo mejor para nuestros ninos y usted puede hacer la diferencia. No pierda la oportunidad de ser parte de la escuela de su nino. Sus ninos los necesitan mas que nunca, los anos pasan muy pronto. Si usted esta interesado en asociarse a la PTA (asociacion de padres y maestros). Nosotros tenemos funciones en que usted nos puede ayudar. Ya sea en una funcion grande o pequena. Todo de acuerdo al tiempo que usted tenga disponible.
Venga y oiga de las oportunidades que la escuela tiene para los estudiantes y para usted. La Reunion de la Asociacion de la PTA sera el dia jueves a las 5:30 p.m. Noche de Back-To-School Night todos estan invitados. La PTA estara sirviendo cena (Barbacoa) a las 5:00 y las clases estaran abiertas a la 6:00.
Esperamos conocerlos pronto.
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Wednesday, Septebmer 3, 2009
Here are the highlights:
1. PTA Barbecue 5:00---Carne asada plates and Hot dog plates available for purchase
2. PTA Book Fair 5:00-7:30 (room 12)
3. ASB Bake Sale
4. ASB pre-selling VMMS attire (NEW LOGO!)
5. Classroom visitation 6:00-7:45
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Tuesday, September 2, 2009
Buenas Tardes padres de Vista Magnet. Les queremos informa que el drade ayer so estudiante receibio una invitacion para asistir a la conferencia titulada Encuentros la cual se llevara acabo el sabado 10 de octurbre en el colegio communitario de Mira Costa. Queremos que su estudiante asista a esta conferencia y asi aprenda un poco mas acerca de los colejios comunitarios y universidades del area. Su estudiante tambien tendra la oportunidad de explorer diferentes profesiones ye conocer Latinos en la comunidad que han tenido exito ensus profesiones asi tambien coma en sus estudios escolares. Nosotros proveeremos transportacion, sin embargo, ya que el cupo es limitado, necesitamos que llene la forma o la solicitud lo on tes posible. Por favor mande la solicitud con su hijo odejela en la oficia cuanto antes. Gracias.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Parents/Guardians,
We are currently looking for 2 parent representatives to serve on School Site Council. Meetings are held once a month (minimum of 2 hours). Meetings are held after school at 3:45 p.m. dates are to be determined.
If you are interested please complete the orange form sent home the first week of school or call 726-5766 extension 6195. Please reply by Friday, September 4th.
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Sunday evening, (8/30/09)
Just a reminder that all grade levels and PE teachers are dressing in our P.E. uniforms tomorrow. Please do not fret. Those that are still waiting for our uniform shipment please just bring comfortable shirt, shorts and good athletic shoes to use in the meantime. No non-suit penalties will be given.
Also volleyball try-outs start this week. We will hold try-outs in the gym Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 3:45 - 5:00 PM. Parents please be here at 5:00 to pick up your athlete. Thanks so much and good luck.
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Friday evening, (8/28/09)
What a week here at VMMS...we are very proud of each and everyone of our students effort this week and want to stress to you their use of their composition books.
The composition book is to be used often and as a parent please review their learning by reviewing some of their notes from the past week. We teach our students a strategy called "Cornell Note taking" in order to have them conceptualize their understanding of what they see, hear, touch and physically experience in each of their classes.
So remember, effective note taking equals more success opportunities for ALL students both in their current grade and once they enter University life!
Thanks again for trusting us with your children.
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Thursday evening (8/27/09)
If you purchased a photography package, your package has arrived and can be picked up on Friday, August 28th in the main office.
Make up pictures will be set for a later date.
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Wednesday evening (8/26/09)
On our third day we are beginning to establish work habits for all of our students. Please help us by checking your students planner to build the habit of mind to organize, keep detail information on their homework, assignments and Word of the Week.
This week by focusing on their planning and organizing is key to for any VMMS students success while on our campus and beyond.
Thank you for your support.
Finally, over the summer I reviewed the customer service survey results from our VMMS parents and we are making adjustments to various components of our campus but the immediate change was updating the website vistamagnet.com with these phone call messages in case you miss them. Soon we will continue our PODCASTS to engage our families further.
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Tuesday evening (8/25/09)
We started today with a false fire alarm. Our students did a great job walking quietly down the halls and to the blacktop. We found that a sensor was tripped. Our lunch time is more efficient and our parking lot concerns are less. We are excited about your support and working with us to make this a great school. Don't forget to pick up your child on Wednesday as we release our students by 2:00pm.
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Monday evening (8/24/09)
Today was a great day! We are off and running. Our lunch time went better than expected. As our students get more comfortable with the process it will be much quicker. After school drop off was great considering our 200 more students. I must encourage you to meet your student elsewhere in order to avoid the traffic. The rest of the message is for 7th grade parents:
The Language Arts teachers are requesting that your students bring to school as soon as possible the following:
a 2 inch 3 ring binder
lined notebook paper
8 subject dividers
All in preparation for their Writers Workshop. This is important to prepare for our statewide exam for all 7th graders in writing come March 2010. If you have any questions feel free to contact your child's 7th grade Language Arts Teacher.
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Sunday evening (8/23/09)
Greetings, Parents...this is Mr. V your VMMS Principal and want to remind you of three important items.
1. Remember that we begin school each day at 8:55am and end at 3:33pm except on Wednesday's. Each Wednesday, we end at 2:00pm. Don't forget to drop off and pick up your child on time. Our gates open at 8:00am and close at 4:00pm.
2. Our dress code is strictly enforced please review your planner and in short students are required to wear collar shirts and by the end of the week they are to wear a lanyard with their school ID.
3. After school pick up will be a challenge this year. We made adjustments based on parent feedback and currently we are working with a volunteer parent group to make sure we have a safe year. For students who are in their 2nd or 3rd year, please make plans with your parents to pick you up off campus such as near the library or off of Citrus or Main street.
We are excited about our school year!
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