Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Dear Families,
We have reached the final week of the 3rd Quarter, and our Hawks are finishing strong as we prepare for Spring Break! This week is all about celebrating our students' hard work and showing our school spirit. We are hosting a Spirit Week all week long, including a friendly 1st-period class competition. We will cap off the week on Friday with our traditional Game Day, full of fun afternoon activities to celebrate a successful term.
As we wrap up the quarter, our teachers are busy finalizing grades this Wednesday. Please look out for report cards, which will be mailed home this Friday. This week is also packed with enrichment opportunities; we have a group of students participating in the Safe Schools Ambassadors training to promote a positive campus climate, and another group will be heading out to visit CSUMB this Tuesday to explore future college pathways.
Finally, we are closing out two of our major school fundraisers. Our schoolwide Cookie Dough fundraiser ends this Wednesday, and our Music Program’s Baked Potato Sale takes place this Thursday. Thank you for your incredible support of these programs!
We hope everyone has a wonderful final week of the quarter before a well-deserved Spring Break. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping our Hawks soar!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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School Updates & Reminders
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We have creative themes every day & we end the week with Game Day.
The first period class with the most students who dress up wins a prize.
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This is our last week before we enjoy a week off of school for Spring Break.
We return to school on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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It's time to announce our Student of the Month recipients for February, and we couldn't be more proud of these incredible students. For February, we're celebrating students who always put Academics first and have
Our February Students of the Month:
- 6th Grade: Abrahm Carmona
- 7th Grade: Zkylr Sacro
- 8th Grade: Nathalie Ramirez
Thank you, Abrahm, Zkylr, and Nathalie, for being such wonderful examples and for always being students who take pride in your school and show self-discipline. We are proud of you!
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Teachers are finalizing 3rd quarter grades this week
and report cards will be put in the mail by the end of the week.
You should receive them at home around March 24th.
A reminder that we are starting a new quarter and that grades reset.
It’s a fresh start for all of our students.
Make sure that you monitor grades and assignments in Aeries.
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If your child ends the 3rd Quarter with a D or an F, they will be assigned a Homework Contract.
Student Expectations:
- Every week, students must attend Homework Center for at least 1 hour a week.
- They also have to have their teachers sign a weekly progress report every Friday and their 6th period teacher will collect the report.
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Game Day Participation Expectations:
On Friday, we will wrap up the week and the quarter with our Game Day celebration.
All students will participate unless we’ve had any behavior issues with students.
Students with tardies this past week and this week will lose a portion of their Game Day.
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Students who are classified as English Learners will finish with the ELPAC test this week.
We are wrapping up the Reading and Writing portions of the test.
This test is very important and shows how much English they’ve mastered this year. If they do well on the test, they could potentially reclassify out of the program.
Please encourage your students to do well. And as always, anytime students are taking tests, help us make sure they are getting enough sleep, eating breakfast, and getting to school on time.
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A TDAP booster shot is required before entering 7th grade. Call your child's health clinic today if it's missing.  You will receive an additional message from the school if your 6th grader does not have a TDAP booster in our records.Â
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The LAST day to turn in money for Cookie Dough is on Wednesday, March 18th.
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Baked Potato Fundraiser is this Thursday, March 19th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm in the Cafeteria.
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On Wednesday, our 12 GV students & 1 JG student who participated in the CMEA-CCS Solo & Ensemble Festival were recognized at the School Board Meeting.
At the festival, GVMS students received 7 Excellence & 2 Superior ratings.
CONGRATULATIONS - WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
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SRES is starting a Student Ambassador program for School Safety.
GVMS has 15 students participating in the student training on Monday and Tuesday at JGMS.
Read more about the Program:
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Buy in the front office
$26.00 through April 30th
Cash only
You can order your 25-26 Yearbook directly
GV's Yearbook ID Code: 15459326
Cost is $26.00
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Did you miss the 8th Grade Promotion Parent Meeting?Â
- Gowns = $30
- Promotion Tickets = $5 each (each students gets 2 free tickets)
- Six Flags Trip = $100 ($60 deposit due by April 17)
- Individual Gown Pictures March 31st = varies, depends on which package you purchase
- Panoramic Picture April 9th = $24 (will pay directly to Lifetouch)
- 8th Grade Promotion Dance = $15 (tickets will go on sale on May 18)
Yearbook & Pictures can be purchased online.
Everything else: Purchase in the front office from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
Please Note: Cash Only!
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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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Anything you can donate is a huge help!
Visit our "Hawks Athletics" Page for Links
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We are incredibly proud to announce Diane Gehling as our Hawk of the Week! Ms. Gehling was nominated by her peers for her extraordinary leadership and the recent success of our students at the CMEA-CCS Solo & Ensemble Festival. This marked the first time in over 25 years that Gavilan View Middle School participated in this prestigious event, with 12 of our students and one student from JG competing. Our Hawks truly shone, bringing home seven "Excellent" and two "Superior" performance ratings. In recognition of this achievement, Ms. Gehling and her students were honored at the Santa Rita Union School District Board Meeting this past Wednesday.
Ms. Gehling’s dedication to providing her students with high-level musical experiences is unmatched. This past Thursday, she coordinated a visit to Rancho San Juan High School, where our music students had the opportunity to rehearse with the high school program and get a true taste of campus life. Her tireless work continues year-round, from preparing students for our on-campus Winter Concert to coaching them through auditions for the CMEA-CCS Honors Choir, Band, and Orchestra—a process that resulted in eight of our students being selected. She is already hard at work preparing our musicians for their final Spring Concert this May.
Building and sustaining a thriving music program is a community effort, and Ms. Gehling is a master at getting everyone involved. She meets monthly with music program families and collaborates closely with other music teachers across the district to ensure a strong vertical alignment. From the current "Baked Potato Fundraiser" ending this Thursday to her famous "Mattress Fundraisers," she works around the clock to ensure our program has the resources it needs. Soon, she will be visiting and performing for our current 5th-grade students to recruit the next generation of musicians. We cannot put a value on all of her contributions to Gavilan View; her commitment is truly one of a kind!
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March -May - 8th Grade Sales (Gowns, Trip, Yearbook, & Promotion Tickets)
March 23-27 - Spring Break
March 31 - 8th Grade Individual Gown Pictures
April 9 - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
April 13 - May 1 - State Testing
April 22 - Quarter 4 Progress Reports
May 4 - May 15 - i-Ready Testing
May 15 - 8th Grade Six Flags Trip
May 18 - May 22 - Chromebook Collection
May 22 - 8th Grade Promotion Dance
May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
May 26, 27, 28 - Minimum Days
May 27 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 28 - Last Day of School
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Attendance is important! We’ve been working really hard to minimize tardies both in the morning and students showing up to their classes late. We need your help families!
- Please talk to your children about the importance of going to school every day and showing up on time for every class!
- Our average was 94.28% for the week, which remained low like last week.
- If your child is absent, please make sure to call us and tell us the reason.
- We had 100 students late in the morning at least one day this past week, 35 students with period tardies.
Students with repetitive tardies will be assigned an Attendance Accountability Project
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March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a dedicated time to honor the vital contributions and often overlooked achievements of women throughout history. At Gavilan View, celebrating this month is essential because it empowers our students to see themselves in the leaders, scientists, and trailblazers who have shaped our world. By highlighting these stories, we foster a culture of respect and inspire all our Hawks—regardless of gender—to break barriers and dream big.
Families, you can keep this conversation going at home by exploring stories of resilience and innovation with your children. Discussing the women in your own family tree or watching a documentary together can make history feel personal and reachable. Middle school is the perfect age to dive into more complex narratives about leadership and social change.
Resources for Middle School Parents:
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National Women's History Museum: Offers excellent "Student & Educator" sections with digital exhibits on everything from the Suffrage movement to women in STEM. womenshistory.org
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A Mighty Girl’s Book List: A curated guide for parents to find age-appropriate biographies and novels featuring strong female protagonists. amightygirl.com/books
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PBS LearningMedia: Provides short, engaging videos specifically designed for middle schoolers that highlight "Unladylike" pioneers in history. pbslearningmedia.org
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Our District is proud to partner with Daybreak Health.
Daybreak provides confidential online mental health support for students ages 5 - 19.
Sessions focus on building coping skills, confidence, and connection at home and at school.
Qualified clinicians matched to each student
Appointments available Mon - Sat, 8am - 8pm
Sessions in English & Spanish
It's completely FREE!
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Program for 8th Grade Girls:
LEAD-HER-SHIP is our summer program for high school bound girls to develop and expand their leadership skills and take charge of their futures, as they learn how to navigate high school and value the importance of higher education in their lives. LEAD-HER-SHIP is a program held at Santa Clara University in 2026.
Space is limited, only 40 spots available
Program Location:Â Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Program Dates:Â June 30-July 2, 2026
Program Fee:Â $300*
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the Girls Inc. of the Central Coast office at (831) 772-0882.
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Looking for something for the kids to do over Spring Break?!
Dates: March 23-27, 2026
Fee: $25.00
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Congratulations to Abrahm, Zkylr, and Nathalie! |
We had fun Friday Night watching "How to Train Your Dragon" (Live Action). |
8th Grade Science students created self-propelled cars and had them on display for all to see on Friday at lunch. Congrats to our 1st place: Alejandro Z., 2nd Place: Jovanni G & Jayden R, and 3rd Place: Isaac B.
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Students who participated in the Solo & Ensemble Festival were recognized at the School Board meeting.
Strings and Choir students visited Rancho San Juan High School.
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Congrats to our Hawks who won a medal: 1st Place: Kiara C & 3rd Place: Levi W.!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- School Phone Number: (831) 443-7212
- Principal's Cell Number: (831) 444-1348
- Principal's email: santuna@santaritaschools.org
- Assistant Principal's email: icoronelvelazco@santaritaschools.org
- School Website: https://gavilan-view.santaritaschools.org/
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ParentSquare - for school announcements and classroom updates.
Aeries - used to manage student data like grades, attendance, and more.
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