Hawks Family Newsletter - November 11 - November 14

Join us this Friday after school for carnival games. ASB is hosting this activity full of fun carnival games.

$5 per student

Permission Slip is needed at time of purchase

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about bullying, its impact on individuals, and the importance of preventing bullying in schools, communities, and online spaces. This week-long initiative brings together schools, organizations, parents, and individuals to promote kindness, empathy, and respect, and to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Our Monthly Safety Drill for November is a Shelter in Place Drill.

This Wednesday, November 13th, we are practicing a Shelter in Place drill.

A Shelter in Place is implemented when their is an environmental hazard.

Thank you to our four parents who joined our Safety Committee:

We had a safety committee meeting this past week and the parents were concerned about:

Next meeting will be in December. Date to be determined.

Wednesday during PE classes, students will receive their popcorn orders.

For large orders, students/parents can pick up their orders after school in the gym until 5:30pm.

If your student would like help with their homework or need a place to get work done over the weekend, we have Saturday School this upcoming Saturday.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

8:00am to 11:00am

Room 41

Enter through the back door of the school

Students must stay all 3 hours

Snack is provided

Transportation is NOT provided

In Partnership with the Right At School, the Santa Rita School District is recruiting for a Winter Camp.

Dec 16-20

8:30am to 5:30pm daily

McKinnon Elementary

Deadline to register is November 29, 2024.

Registration Link & info is on the GVMS website.

If you want to purchase any sports gear, you can visit our GVMS Team Store. 

We are excited that our Black Unity Club launched last week. Students shared that their concerns at school are:

As a school, we are committed to addressing these concerns and working toward creating a safe and inclusive learning environment free of bias, prejudice, and racism.

Thank you to Building Healthy Communities Monterey County for bringing this club to our school!

In our first full week of November, this is our attendance percentages:

We made some gains with 7th and 8th grade.

Every day counts—let’s work together to support your child’s success by making school attendance a top priority!

Every student who stays after school MUST complete the registration form.

The Right At School program after school offers Homework Help & enrichment activities until 6:00pm daily.

To enroll students, you can do so using this link.

7th & 8th Grade Basketball team rosters were announced.

6th Grade Girls Volleyball has 2 more weeks of their season.

6th grade basketball starts in January.

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

This week, we’re proud to celebrate Ms. Paula Ruiz, our dedicated English Learner Specialist, as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by her peers, Ms. Ruiz has gone above and beyond to support both students and teachers in their journey toward language success. Recently, she led a powerful presentation at our faculty meeting, sharing invaluable strategies and resources that empower teachers to better support our English learners.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for us to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities across our country. This month, we’ll be learning more about the traditions, resilience, and stories of Native American people, past and present.

Take a moment to appreciate the diversity around us and think about how each culture adds something special to our world. Let’s be curious, respectful, and open to learning together this month!.