Dear Families,

Welcome to the second week of the new year! As we celebrate the MLK Holiday this Monday, we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of service and excellence. It is the perfect time to reflect and focus on the hard work of our students, especially as they complete the mid-year i-Ready diagnostic in reading and math. Their results will be a testament to the growth our Hawks have achieved so far this year!

Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for our School Site Council meeting this Tuesday, where we will be reviewing and approving our School Safety and Achievement plans. Your voice is vital as we refine the strategies that keep our campus secure and our academic standards high.

To keep this momentum going, we need your partnership in starting the third quarter on a strong note. Please help us prioritize consistent attendance, focused behavior, and academic dedication every single day. Together, we can ensure this remains a year of record-breaking success for every student!

Warmly,

Mrs. Antuna, Principal

Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal

It's time to announce our Student of the Month recipients for December , 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 Responsibility.

Our December Students of the Month:

Thank you, Isabella, Scarlett, and Karime for being students who take ownership, demonstrates diligence, shows self-discipline, and contribute positively. Your actions help ensure that our classroom and school are places where everyone can rely on one another and succeed together.

We will continue to offer homework center during lunch

every day except Wednesdays &

after school on Wednesdays from 1:15pm to 3:15pm.

Students enrolled in the after school program will receive additional tutorial support Monday through Thursday in the after school program.

If your student had a D or an F in the 2nd quarter, they will receive a Homework Contract for the 3rd quarter. They'll receive this contract by Friday and it will be orange in color.

Expectations: Students are to attend Homework Center for at least 1 hour every week & have their orange paper signed every Friday by each of their teachers to monitor their grades.

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

If you registered your child for the Saturday Academy, the first session starts Saturday, January 24th.

The times are 8:30am to 1:00pm.

The location has been changed to Santa Rita Elementary.

Transportation will be available.

A huge thank you to all the students and staff who showed their school spirit during December's Spirit Week.

The competition was tough but we announced our winners this past week for the grade level spirit week dress-up challenge. The first period classes with the highest percentage of students who participated are:

These winning classes will receive their well-deserved reward this week. Congratulations to all the winners for showing outstanding school spirit!

We are super proud of our three students who were selected for middle school Band & Orchestra Honors group of the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), Central Coast Section - Jesus Hernandez Jr., Juan Hernandez Jimenez, and Isaac Santos Magaña.

Their performance is this next weekend:

Date: Saturday January 24, 2026

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Washington Middle School

Go out and support our three students representing GVMS. It's guaranteed to be a fantastic show!

If you're interested in purchasing some of our Girls Basketball sweaters,

they will be for sale at our games this next week.

Price: $20

Sizes still Left: Mediums, Larges, and some XL

January is School Board Appreciation Month.

On behalf of Gavilan View staff, students, and families, we want

to share our appreciation of our SRUSD School Board Trustees.

Thank you Ms. Arellano, Ms. Lopez, Mr. Patel,

Mr. Sandoval, and Ms. Turner!!!

Safety is our top priority!

Help our students who walk home after school get home safely.

Volunteer to lead our Walking School Bus program.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Santa Rita Elementary

Learn how to start and support a Walking School Bus at our school!

We are proud to name Mr. Chance Holzwart as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by his peers for being a constant source of support, Mr. Holzwart is the "go-to" person on campus for questions regarding math and technology. He possesses a natural talent for breaking down complex information into easy-to-understand concepts—a skill that is not only appreciated by his colleagues but is also a cornerstone of his success in the classroom, as his students can heartily attest.

Beyond his expertise, Mr. Holzwart is incredibly generous with his time and resources. He goes above and beyond to foster a positive school culture by running the Good Job ticket program, rewarding our Hawks for their hard work and hosting the monthly raffles that students look forward to so much. His kindness extends to the staff as well; he frequently surprises his coworkers with snacks and treats, bringing a much-appreciated boost of morale to the Gavilan View team.

Mr. Holzwart’s dedication to student life continues long after the final bell rings. Whether he is on the strip as one of our outstanding fencing coaches or leading his newly launched D&D-style club, he provides students with unique spaces to grow and connect. His multifaceted contributions—from coaching to advising to technical support—make him a truly vital part of our school community. Congratulations, Mr. Holzwart!