Hawk Family Newsletter - August 25 - August 29, 2025

Posted Date: 8/24/25 (11:00 AM)

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Hawks Family Newsletter

Gavilan View Middle School - August 25 - 29, 2025

Dear Gavilan View Community,

Home of the Hawks!

Such a fun 3rd Week of School!

What a fantastic week we had getting back into the swing of things! We loved seeing so many of you at Back to School Night, where we had a great time connecting and sharing the excitement for the new year. It was a week packed with fun, from our scavenger hunts to capturing great smiles on Picture Day.

In the classrooms, our students are already diving into engaging lessons. They're working in science labs, exploring with social studies maps, and sharpening their skills with math manipulatives and English writing assignments.

A huge thank you to all the families who came to our Wednesday event. We especially loved seeing all the sweet and positive messages you left for your students on our family poster.

Looking ahead, we're excited for a fun-filled WOW Week with spirit days and new lunch activities. We'll also be focusing on student safety with a bus evacuation drill and kicking off the 7th and 8th grade girls' volleyball tryouts.

We hope everyone has a great week!

Warmly,

Mrs. Antuna, Principal

Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal

Front Office Hours

School Website Link

Mixteco Call from this Week

School Updates & Reminders

Did you miss Back to School Night?

Sorry you weren't able to attend.

Make sure to review the Presentation from the Principals.

You can also review the Parent Sports Presentation if your child is interested in playing sports.

WOW Week - Aug 25 - Aug 29

We're excited for our first Spirit Week of the year along with daily lunch time activities.

WOW Week Flyer (English & Spanish)

Monday: Anything but a Backpack Day

Tuesday: Dress like a Minion Day

Wednesday: Dress like a Celebrity Day

Thursday: Teacher Student Swap Day

Friday: Disney/Pixar Day

We encourage ALL STUDENTS to dress up!

First period class competition: 1 winning class per grade-level!

CLUB RUSH is on Wednesday during lunch in the courtyard. Encourage your students to sign up for as many clubs as possible!

Bus Evacuation Drill - Tuesday

On Tuesday, August 26th, all students will participate in a safety drill and learn how to safely evacuate a school bus in the event of an emergency.

We prioritize safety at Gavilan View Middle School . We hold safety drills once a month to ensure that students are prepared and know what to do should there ever be an emergency.

After School Programs

Homework Center After School: Starting this week, we are offering an After School Homework Center every day of the week. See the Flyers (English & Spanish) for dates and times.

Registration for the RAS After School Program: The Right-At-School (RAS) After School Program is opening up their registration after August 25th. RAS is open Monday through Friday until 6pm daily. Registration link is on our school website.

Student Behavior on Van Buren Ave.

Community members have reported a rise in student misconduct after school, including ringing doorbells, trespassing, damaging property, and littering on their way home.

These behaviors are disruptive and disrespectful to our neighbors. Please talk with your student(s) about the importance of being responsible and respectful in our community. These actions can result in both legal and school consequences.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us reinforce positive behavior.

Picture Day Follow Up

All students took their picture on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Retake Day will be October 3, 2025.

You can purchase pictures online at www.lifetouch.com using the Picture ID Code: EVTHRSS3G.

Need a Hot Spot?

If you need help with Wi-Fi at home, call the front office.

We have information about low cost internet services or we can sign up you for a mobile hot spot.

Requests for Hot Spots must come from parents, not the students.

Thank you!

Housing Questionnaire

DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!

All students took home a Housing Questionnaire form. This is a REQUIRED form for all students.

Please call us if you have any questions.

Students should return them to their 1st period teacher.

6th Grade ASB Officer Elections

This week, we have 14 of our 6th grade students running for an ASB Officer Position. All 6th grade students will see their campaign videos and then vote this week. We will announce the winners on Friday, August 29th. Best of luck to all of our candidates!

Genesis Gonzalez, President
Adriana Ruano, President
Isabella De Sales, Vice President
Camila Esquivel-Manzo, Vice President
Jazmine Garcia, Vice President
Monserrat Jarquin Lopez, Vice President
Aryana Renteria, Vice President
Isabella Vargas-Ladino, Vice President
Mackenna Vazquez, Vice President
Anthony Hernandez (A.J.), Secretary
Julian Santana, Secretary
Alessia Soto, Secretary
Francisco Corona Gonzalez, Treasurer
Camila Ortiz, Treasurer

Jazz Band Rehearsal

Students in the Jazz Band Club are rehearsing on Thursday after school from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.

Tryouts: 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball

7th and 8th grade girls interested in volleyball - tryouts are this week from Wednesday to Friday.

Wednesday: 7th: 3:15pm to 5pm, 8th: 5pm to 6:30pm

Thursday: 8th: 3:15pm to 5pm, 7th: 5pm to 6:30pm

Friday: 7th: 3:15pm to 5pm, 8th: 5pm to 6:30pm

For tryouts starting at 5pm, a reminder that students cannot stay on campus. They must go home and return at 5pm, unless they're staying for Homework Center or the RAS After School program.

School Fundraiser!

Buy your sports apparel online today!

Our Athletics program benefits from all items sold.

The store closes on Monday, September 1st.

Purchase online here.

Attendance Matters!

Updates from this past week

Help us to get to 100% attendance!

Attendance declined from last week. This week's average was 95.36%.
Period tardies also increased this week with 44 students late to at least one class this week.
We had 55 students late to school in the morning at least one day this week.
We are communicating with the families of all students arriving late.

Talk to your children about the importance of going to school every day

and showing up on time for every class!

Hawk of the Week

Stellar Staff Member

Corey Manyere

This week, we're excited to recognize Corey Manyere as our Hawk of the Week! A new addition to the Gavilan View family, Corey has been an absolute trooper while navigating the world of middle school. Coming from an elementary school background, he's taking on the challenge of learning all the ins and outs of our campus and curriculum, all while splitting his time between Gavilan View and John Gutierrez. Corey has shown incredible dedication and a fantastic attitude as he masters the complexities of his new role.

Corey's commitment is truly commendable. Not only is he adapting to two new school environments, but he's also managing a full caseload of students at both locations with remarkable grace and resilience. His ability to handle the demands of two campuses, new policies, and a different grade level is a testament to his hard work and dedication to our students. Thank you, Corey, for all you do! We're so lucky to have you as part of our team.