Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Our annual beach trip was a huge success, and it was so wonderful to see our students enjoying a well-deserved day of fun in the sun. The staff vs. students Monster Volleyball game was another highlight—a huge congratulations to our students for their incredible teamwork despite the staff pulling off a win! The energy was amazing.
This past week, we also began our first i-Ready diagnostic of the year in reading and math. This is a critical tool that helps us understand exactly what our students need to grow academically. We're so proud of how focused and hard-working our students were.
Looking ahead to the upcoming week, we have a lot in store! We will continue our i-Ready diagnostic, and we'll hold our first School Site Council and Cafecito Meeting on Wednesday. We also kick off our annual Popcorn School fundraiser, a key effort that helps support our school activities.
Additionally, Progress Reports will be mailed home by the end of the week. Finally, recruitment for our Saturday Academy is now open. This is an incredible opportunity for students to get extra support and enrichment. We'd love to see a big GVMS turnout, so please consider signing your student up.
Let's carry this positive energy into the new week. Remember, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make a difference. Let's make this next week a great one!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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School Updates & Reminders
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We want to see you all on Wednesday.
Join us in person in the school library or
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It's time to announce our Student of the Month recipients for August, and we couldn't be more proud of these incredible students. Every month, we recognize students who are true role models and show our school's SIx Pillars of Character. This month, we're celebrating the pillar of Caring. These students have shown incredible kindness, compassion, and support for their classmates.
Our August Students of the Month:
- 6th Grade: Genesis Gonzalez
- 7th Grade: Kevin Ramirez-Archila
- 8th Grade: Sol Bravo-Perez
Thank you, Genesis, Kevin, and Sol, for being such wonderful examples and for making our school a kinder, more welcoming place for everyone. We appreciate you!
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September 2 - September 18
This week, students will continue their iReady diagnostic in reading and math. Students did an incredible job last week, and we're so proud of your hard work and focus.
Remember, this isn't a test for a grade. It's an opportunity for you to show us everything you know, which helps your teachers figure out how to best support you. Just like last week, the goal is to do your best and focus on each question.
Parents, make sure to help them do their best by making sure that they get sleep, eat breakfast, arrive to school on time, and have their Chromebooks charged every day.
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We are excited to launch our Saturday Academy for the 2025–26 school year!
Why Attend?
Saturday Academy gives students the chance to:
Get extra support in reading and math
Participate in engaging enrichment activities
Build positive connections with peers and staff
Dates
(7 Saturdays): September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, November 8
Schedule:
8:30 to 1:00 (Lunch will be provided)
Location
6th to 8th Grade at Gavilan View Middle School
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We are halfway through our 1st Quarter. This week, teachers are preparing Progress Reports for you and they will be mailed home at the end of the week.
Please make sure to:
- Check Aeries regularly to monitor your child's grades
- Encourage students to take advantage of our Homework Centers
- Communicating with your student's teachers on Parent Square
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Homework Center are at LUNCH on regular days in room 12.
Every Wednesday, we offer after school Homework Center from 1:15pm to 3:15pm.
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The Right At School after school program is accepting registrations.
The Right At School program is offered every day after school until 6:00pm. Students do not have to stay until 6:00pm but there is a minimum of a half hour every day
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Starting Wednesday, September 10th, our school is starting our annual Popcorn Fundraiser! Students will be encouraged to sell at least one bag of popcorn. All the money goes to school events like our beach trip, recreation nights, movie nights, among others.
Money Due Dates: Every Wednesday through October 1, 2025.
Prizes: Students who sell more than 1 bag will receive a prize including a goody bag and being excused from a 20 minute run from their PE grade.
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Families, we’re asking for your help in learning more about how students feel during recess, lunch, and passing periods. Please take a few minutes to sit down with your child, ask them the short questions in this survey, and record their answers.
Through this tool, families can easily capture their student’s input by voice recording, video, or text—whatever works best for you.
Your child’s voice is important! The feedback we collect will help us make sure these parts of the school day feel safe, positive, and fun for every student.
Thank you for partnering with us to make school a safe and enjoyable place for all students! 💙
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Santa Rita Union School District. To keep our schools safe and organized, all volunteers must complete two required steps before being cleared.
STEP 1: Review the Volunteer Handbook & Complete the Acknowledgement Form
3) Save the confirmation email you receive after submitting the form — you will need it for Step 2.
STEP 2: Complete the Online Raptor Volunteer Application
1) Log in to the Raptor Volunteer Portal:
2) Upload into Raptor:
- Your Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgement confirmation email (from Step 1).
- Your TB test results (must include your name, date of the screening, and results).
3) Pay the $6.30 background check fee (contact the District Office if this is a hardship).
4) Wait for approval — you cannot begin volunteering until all steps are complete and your clearance is confirmed.
Volunteers Under 18
If you are under the age of 18, you do not need to complete the Raptor system. Instead, please fill out this form: a Minor Volunteer Form
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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!
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If you are interested in volunteering for our Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos event, please call the front office to let us know.
Day of the Dead Event:
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Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
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Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Location: Gavilan View Middle School
Committees for the Event:
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Altar building: (committee will meet in person the week of the 20th at GVMS, 1-2 days before Oct. 24th) setting up the altars, using boxes, table cloths, picture frames, candles, and other decorative objects on theme for the event. This committee will be supported by high school students.
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Creating School decorations: (This committee meets 2-3 evenings in October, before the Oct. 24th) Creating tissue paper flowers, hanging flower decorations as well as school decorations using chalk and marigold petals. This committee will be supported by high school volunteers in the days prior to the actual event.
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Food Donations: (this group can be organized over the phone or via email) We are asking for donations of food, and hot chocolate to provide free of charge to families on their visit. If you work at a Mexican bakery, or know someone who does, we would love to have free sweet bread to offer families as well as hot chocolate.
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Marigold flower donations: (this group can be organized over the phone or via email) We are looking for these flowers to be donated by local businesses or farmers, we would like to hand out a flower to every visiting family the night of our event. This committee is involved in helping find a place where we can solicit flower donations.
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Picture frames: If you have them, please feel free to send in empty picture frames that you may have available at your homes. We want picture frames to offer to families who may only be able to bring in a picture.
Your support is invaluable, and we are so excited to have you join us in making this community event a reality!
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We are starting our Parent Walking Group on Friday, September 19th.
In partnership with the Blue Zones Project, we invite you to come every Friday from 2:30pm to 3:00pm to walk the school track with us.
Bring the whole family with you!
It's a great way to get healthy, get to know other families, and stay connected with our school --- all of which are a part of our school's Blue Zone goals!
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Practice schedules for Cross Country, Fencing, Boys Soccer, and Girls Volleyball can be found on our "Hawks Athletics" page.
If practices do not start right after school, this is a reminder that students cannot stay on campus. They must go home and return at their scheduled time, unless they're staying in the RAS After School program.
** Note: 6th Grade Girls Volleyball and 6t Grade Flag Football will start in mid September.
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- Overall, attendance improved this last week. This week's average was 96.75%.
- We had a major increase in the number of students late to school in the morning at least one day this week. We went up to 39 students from 20 students the previous week.
- The number of students with period tardies also increased this week with 39 students late to at least one class 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!
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This week, we are thrilled to nominate our incredible day custodian, Jose Espinoza, for Hawk of the Week. Jose is a true rock star who consistently goes above and beyond to make our campus an amazing place for everyone.
Jose’s hard work and dedication are unmatched. He works tirelessly to keep our campus clean and safe, ensuring that both students and staff have a positive environment to learn and work in. What makes Jose truly special, though, is his unwavering willingness to help with anything and everything—whether it's stepping up for supervision or helping with event setups, he does it all with the most friendly and welcoming smile. He is genuinely adored by our students and staff alike.
This past week, Jose was nominated by multiple peers for his outstanding support during our Williams School Visit. He worked extra hard to fulfill every request, even coming in early to ensure our campus looked its absolute best. We couldn’t ask for a better teammate or a more deserving individual for this honor.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Jose does for our school. Thank you for your dedication and for being such a vital member of the Gavilan View team!
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September 2nd - 18th: i-Ready Diagnostic in Math & Reading
September 17th: Fire Drill
September 19th: First Parent Walking Group
September 22 - October 3: Baked Potato Fundraiser Ticket Sales
September 27th - First Saturday Academy Session at GVMS
September 29 - October 3: Parent Teacher Conference Week (minimum days all week long)
October 7: End of the 1st Quarter & Report Cards
October 13: No School
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We took 300 students to the Del Monte Beach by the Monterey Wharf. We had a blast! |
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- School Phone Number: (831) 443-7212
- Principal's email: santuna@santaritaschools.org
- Assistant Principal's email: icoronelvelazco@santaritaschools.org
- School Website: https://gavilan-view.santaritaschools.org/
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