Hawks Family Newsletter - September 16 - September 20

Posted Date: 09/15/24 (11:00 AM)

Hawks Family Newsletter

September 16 - 20, 2024

Family Engagement Opportunities This Week

We have two family engagement opportunities this week:

Virtual Family Engagement Workshops - This Wednesday, September 18th is our second parent engagement workshop. This is a partnership with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). Join us virtually at 6pm! This week's topic is: Developing Family Engagement and Partnerships at School and Community.

Parent Walking Group - Every Thursday at 8:15am. Bring the kids and the whole family. Check in at the front office. Those who join get a Blue Zones Project t-shirt!

September Safety Drill

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 we will practice a fire and evacuation drill.

During 6th period, students will hear an announcement and classes will evacuate to the blacktop. Once they receive the "All Clear," classes will return to their classrooms and resume instruction.

The drill should take approximately 15 minutes.

Safety is a top priority at Gavilan View Middle School and we will have monthly safety drills.

Good Job Tickets

At Gavilan View, students who are doing well and being good citizens receive "Good Job" tickets.

This Wednesday, Sept. 18th, we have our "Good Job Ticket" raffle. Students drop off their tickets in the front office by Wednesday before school starts. Names will be drawn at the end of 3rd period and students can pick up their prizes in room 19 at break.

Students also have the option of using their "Good Job Tickets" at our Student Store to purchase school supplies or other fun items. Our Student Store will be open this Friday, September 20th.

After School Homework Center

This week, we begin After School Homework Center. We offer help every day after school.

We do not offer transportation after Homework Center.

Students must stay the entire time unless they’re signed out by a parent.

We do provide an afternoon snack.

GVMS Saturday School

If students need help with school assignments or simply need a space to study, GVMS will be open for 3 hours. All students are welcome!

Time: 8:00am to 11:00am

Room: 42

Enter through the back gate near the library.

Students must stay all 3 hours

No transportation is available.

SRUSD Saturday Academy

For those of you who signed up, this Saturday, September 21st is the first of five Saturday sessions.

Location: John Gutierrez Middle School

Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm

Dates: 5 Weeks - Sept 21 & 28, Oct 5, 12, & 19

Transportation is available

Fall Sports Weekly Schedule

Sports Weekly Schedule can be found on the Athletics' page of our School's Website.

6th Grade Girls Volleyball starts Sept 23rd
Fencing start date TBD

6th Grade Flag Football Tryouts start Wednesday, Sept 18th

We have a Boys Soccer & Girls Volleyball game on Monday at GVMS & Wednesday at JGMS.

Game Times: 7th Grade = 4:30pm & 8th Grade = 5:30pm

Please come support!

Entry Fee = $5 Adults, $1 Children

Cross Country has a meet is on Friday at 4:30pm at Harden Middle School.

September is

Hispanic Heritage Month & Suicide Prevention Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting important figures, traditions, and stories that have shaped our world.

Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States, and the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults.

Resources:

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Know the Signs

This Friday at lunch, our counseling staff will have a table in the school courtyard offering information for students.

The GV Way

We had some fun last week!

Check out pictures from sports this past week & a staff picture of us supporting Mr. Magaña for his marathon in Sydney, Australia.