Hawk Family Newsletter - November 24 - November 28, 2025

Posted Date: 11/23/25 (11:00 AM)

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Hawks Family Newsletter

Gavilan View Middle School - November 24 - 28, 2025

Dear Gavilan View Community,

Home of the Hawks!

Principals' Message: November Wrap-Up

Dear Families,

As the month of November draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful work and growth we've seen from our students.

In this season of gratitude, we want to express our deepest appreciation to all our families. Your continued partnership in supporting your students to be successful is invaluable, and we are truly thankful for your dedication.

Key Reminder for This Week

Please remember that there will be no school this week, as we observe the Fall / Thanksgiving break.

We encourage you to enjoy the week off spending time with family, resting, and practicing thankfulness.

We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with joy and precious moments!

Warmly,

Mrs. Antuna, Principal

Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal

Front Office Hours this Week

School Website Link

Mixteco Call from this Week

School Updates & Reminders

Fall Thanksgiving Break

Reminder: No School

This is a reminder that we have this week off for our Fall/Thanksgiving Break.

There is no school all of this week.

We’re off November 24 - November 28th.

We return to school on Monday, December 1st.

Congratulations Honor Choir Students!

Thank you for attending ELAC!

Did you miss ELAC last week?!

Our topic was "Preparing for ELPAC" and we discussed what students can do over the next two months to be prepared for their iReady exam in January and ELPAC exam in February.

Please review the presentation for the information we reviewed.

You can find the links to the practice ELPAC tests on this ELPAC website.

Your Input Matters!

Help us create a stronger learning environment for our English Learner Students!

Please complete this survey to help us improve programs and support for English Learners. Your feedback is confidential and will directly influence how we plan parent engagement activities and educational services. Select the option that best represents your opinion. Thank you for your participation!

Click Here to take Parent Survey

Congratulations to our Turkey Trot Winners!

Congratulations to our top 6 student winners for each grade level!

They ran a fast race and won a free frozen turkey!

6th Grade Girls:

1st Place: Aryana Renteria

2nd Place: Ruby Garduño

3rd Place: Alessia Soto

6th Grade Boys:

1st Place: Brandon Ramirez

2nd Place: Joshua Alvarez-Ramirez

3rd Place: Damian Mendoza-Cruz

7th Grade Girls:

1st Place: Abril Muñoz-Bautista

2nd Place: Bay Antuna

3rd Place: Melanie Hernandez

7th Grade Boys:

1st Place: Damian Delfin Arano

2nd Place: Michael Skinner

3rd Place: Cristian Espinoza Ramirez

8th Grade Girls:

1st Place: Valerie Ruiz

2nd Place: Nathalie Ramirez

3rd Place: Melanie Ruiz

8th Grade Boys:

1st Place: Ethan Vazquez

2nd Place: Brayan Diaz Garcia

3rd Place: Damian Vasquez Rodriguez

A Special Thank You to all Our Donors!

Hawks Athletics Online Store

Our official Hawks Athletics Online Store is now open for you

to purchase basketball gear, fan apparel, and more.

Don't miss this chance to grab your spirit wear!

The online store will close promptly on Monday, November 24th.

Purchase Here

Make the Most of the Break!

We know you’re on vacation from school but we highly recommend that students still do some reading over the holiday break.

This is also a good time to get caught up on homework assignments or missing work before the end of the 2nd quarter in December.

Other Announcements:

Nov 20th Music Parent Meeting Notes

We didn't have a parent meeting in the month of November. Instead, we put together some updates. Here are items that would've been covered.

Meeting Notes

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at dgehling@santaritaschools.org. Thank you.

GVMS Basketball Fundraiser

Our Basketball team is fundraising to purchase new uniforms, equipment, and other supplies. Please consider making a donation or sharing this on social media so that they can reach their goal.

Business Sponsorship?

Know a business that is interested in supporting our team?

Scan the QR Code to learn more about how to sponsor.

Food Resources Available in Our Community

We understand that maintaining food security is a major concern for many families. Please know that you are not alone, and there are local resources available to help.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with groceries or meals, please utilize and share these important resources:

Food Resources

We encourage you to share these resources with any friends, family, or neighbors you know are in need. Supporting each other is what makes our community strong.

Community Events

Below are flyers for some upcoming community events or programs you may be interested in:

Attendance Matters!

Updates from this past week

Help us to get to 100% attendance!

Our attendance declined this week. This week's average was 94.19%.
Both Morning tardies and period tardies increased: 68 students were late in the morning to school; 12 students were late in the morning and to one other class; and 27 students were on time in the morning but 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!

Hawk of the Week

Stellar Staff Member

Ginger Kelly

We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on our incredible Academic Coach/Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), Mrs. Ginger Kelly, as our Hawk of the Week!

Mrs. Kelly was nominated by her peers, who had volumes to say about her indispensable contributions:

A Coaching Rock Star: Her colleagues celebrate Mrs. Kelly for always being ready to help, patiently answering all questions, and quickly settling any nerves. She truly "rocks coaching!"
Expert Support: As a voice of expertise, Mrs. Kelly goes above and beyond to help all staff, whether she's assisting with designing engaging lessons, creating specialty items like certificates, or mentoring our new teachers.
Invaluable Leadership: Mrs. Kelly is an extension of our administration and a core member of our leadership team. She also serves on various district committees, lending her valuable experience and feedback for program improvement.
Behind-the-Scenes Success: She does so much behind the scenes to ensure our programs—such as Homework Contracts, Short Term Independent Studies, and Professional Learning Communities—not only run smoothly but thrive.

Mrs. Kelly is such an invaluable asset to our team, and we honestly don't know what we'd do without her! Her dedication, wisdom, and willingness to help everyone make a massive difference every single day.

Thank you, Mrs. Kelly, for everything you do!