Dear Gavilan View Community,
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We want to start by sending a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our community events last week! We truly appreciate the families who joined the Parent Walking Group and helped us get moving, and a special shout-out to all who supported our successful Baked Potato Fundraiser. Your involvement makes a difference!
Celebrations and Community Events
This week is packed with exciting opportunities to connect and celebrate:
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Unity Day is Wednesday, and we encourage all students to wear orange to take a clear stand against bullying.
- Get your steps in and join us for the Parent Walking Group on Friday at 2:30 p.m. We'd love to see more of you there!
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Our biggest event of the week is this Friday! We invite our entire GVMS community to join us for our special celebration starting at 5:00 p.m.
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Friday Lunch Performance: To kick off the festivities, our students will be treated to a special performance during lunch from the fantastic Baile Folklórico group from North Salinas High School!
Reminder: Parent Survey
Your voice is vital to us. We still need to hear from more families by completing the California Healthy Kids Survey. If you haven't done so, please take a few minutes to complete it. The link is included in this newsletter and is also available on our school website.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events this week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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School Updates & Reminders
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Friday, October 24th from 5pm to 7:30pm at Gavilan View.
It’s a night of music, activities, and a procession led by MARIACHI PERLA DE MEXICO.
We’ll have food for sale and lots of activities for the whole family from a movie playing, to alebrije-making, paper mache flower making, and a fun Loteria table.
Free hot chocolate and concha per person
Bring the whole family! We hope to see you there!
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It's time to announce our Student of the Month recipients for September, 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 Citizenship. These students have been responsible members of our classrooms and make our school and community a better place for everyone.
Our September Students of the Month:
- 6th Grade: Francisco Calderon-Martinez
- 7th Grade: Melanie Hernandez
- 8th Grade: Jayden Ruelas
Thank you, Francisco, Melanie, Jayden, for being such wonderful examples and for making our school a better, more welcoming place for everyone. We appreciate you!
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October is Anti-Bullying week & Wednesday is Unity Day!
We're asking everyone to wear ORANGE as a way
to take a stand against Bullying.
Mark your calendar and plan your orange outfit!
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Parents - we need your help!
Please complete the California Healthy Kids Survey.
We value the input and opinion of our parents/guardians. If you could take a few moments to fill out our parent survey, it would be great appreciated. This data directly impacts decisions that we make on our campus.
Thank you for helping to make GVMS great!
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We've had three weeks of Parent Walking Group, and we want to thank the parents who joined us! We'd love to see even more of our wonderful families out on the track this Friday, October 24th at 2:30 PM.
This is a fantastic way to get a little fresh air, move your body, and connect with other families. It's also a great way to support our school's Blue Zone goals, which focus on making healthy choices easier for everyone.
Walkers will get a free t-shirt and other goodies as a thank you for your support. It's not just for parents—we encourage you to bring the whole family to walk with us!
If you're in the car line for pickup, why not park your car and join us for a fun, easy walk before school lets out?! We'd love to see you there!
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Halloween is around the corner.
For those of you who celebrate,
are you planning your Halloween costume?
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All Volunteers will meet on:
Monday, October 20th
5pm-6pm
GVMS Library
We'll finalize all the details and assignments.
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Wednesday, October 29th
All popcorn order will be delivered to GVMS
Students will take them home to give orders to those who placed orders.
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We had our fourth Saturday Academy session on Saturday, October 18th. It went went well and students received instruction in English, math, and art.
Next session is this Saturday, October 25th from 8:30am to 1:00pm.
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The Right At School after school program is still 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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- Our attendance improved slightly last week. This week's average was 95.6%.
- We had a small decrease in the number of students late to school in the morning at least one day this week. This week we had 78 students late.
- The number of students with period tardies increased slightly this week with 45 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're thrilled to recognize Bertha Zepeda, our incredible Bullying Prevention Coach from Harmony at Home, as our Hawk of the Week! Bertha may only be on the Gavilan View campus part-time, joining us two days a week, but her impact on our students, staff, and overall campus culture is absolutely immense. She's been an indispensable resource, particularly this past week, dedicating her time to ensuring our community has the tools and awareness needed to stand against bullying. We're incredibly grateful for her dedication and passion in fostering a safe and supportive environment for all our Hawks.
Bertha's commitment to our school was on full display this week. She was an incredible support to our teaching staff, going into numerous classrooms to deliver engaging presentations on Bullying Awareness. Beyond the whole-class setting, she provided crucial individualized support, meeting one-on-one with students—both those who have been the victims of bullying and those who have engaged in bullying behaviors—to offer guidance and promote positive change.
Her expertise was also a tremendous asset to the principals, especially as she was a huge resource in coordinating and executing the 6th-grade assemblies about bullying on Friday. This vital work was followed by thoughtful listening circles with several groups of students. To cap off a week of intensive effort, Bertha also coordinated a fun and informative lunchtime tabling event, ensuring information and resources were easily accessible to students and helping our Hawks take a strong, visible stand against bullying. Thank you, Bertha, for being such a tremendous part of the Gavilan View team!
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a perfect time for all of us—students, staff, and families—to reinforce a culture of respect and kindness at home and at school. Bullying prevention isn't just about stopping negative behavior; it's about actively teaching and promoting upstanding behavior and empathy. We encourage you to talk with your child about what bullying looks like (including cyberbullying) and the importance of speaking up, whether they are a target or a witness. Together, we can ensure GV is a safe, supportive, and welcoming place for everyone. |
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October is officially recognized as Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! This is a vital time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and countless contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States. It was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first documented Filipinos in America—who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California, in October 1587.
FAHM is important because it allows us to highlight the remarkable impact of the community, from fighting for farm workers' rights to advancing science, arts, and education. We encourage families to explore and learn about this history as part of our commitment to celebrating the diverse tapestry of our school community!
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October 27 - October 31: Spirit Week
October 27: 8th Grade GPA Parent Meeting (2.0 or below)
October 30: Trunk or Treat at Santa Rita Elementary
November 1: Saturday Academy
November 5: Shelter in Place Drill
November 5: Cafecito & School Site Council
November 8: Saturday Academy
November 11: No School, Veteran's Day
November 12: 2nd Quarter Progress Reports
November 13 & 14: Vision & Hearing Screening
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Our three Students of the Month are:
Francisco Calderon-Martinez, Melanie Hernandez, and Jayden Ruelas
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Activities in the Classroom this past week |
Thank you Ms. Bertha and Ms. Nayeli for sharing these great resources with students! |
Girls Volleyball and Cross Country |
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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