Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Happy Week 3, Gavilan View Families! Our second week of school was an absolute success—our students have done a phenomenal job shaking off the summer break and jumping right into their school routines with focused energy.
This week, the excitement on campus is taking off! With their new Chromebooks, students are diving deeper into their daily curriculum and beginning their i-Ready Reading and Math assessments. Beyond the classroom, it is officially WOW Week! We have an amazing lineup of dress-up theme days and lunchtime activities to show off our ultimate Hawk Pride.
Best of all, we get to open our doors to YOU! Please join us for Back to School Night this Wednesday, August 19th. It’s the perfect opportunity to walk the halls, meet our dedicated staff, and partner with us for a fantastic year ahead. Thank you for your continued support—let’s make it a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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It’s time for our very first Spirit Week of the school year! We are filling our campus with Hawk Pride all week long with fun daily dress-up themes and energetic lunchtime activities for our students.
The Spirit Lineup:
- 🦸 Monday: DC vs. Marvel Day (Pick your favorite superhero universe!)
- 🎬 Tuesday: Movie Character Day (Dress as your favorite film character!)
- 👟 Wednesday: Mismatched Shoes Day (Mix, match, and stand out!)
- 🐸 Thursday: Meme Day (Bring school-appropriate internet humor to life!)
- 👔 Friday: Zoom Meeting Day (Business on top, casual on bottom!)
Grade-Level Competition: 1st-period classes will be competing for the highest participation rate, with one winning class per grade level earning ultimate bragging rights and a special prize!
Check out the WOW Week Flyer and talk to your student about how they can participate every day. Let’s make some noise, Gavilan View!
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We are opening our doors this Wednesday, August 19th, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our Gavilan View families to campus for an exciting, interactive evening!
Night at a Glance:
- 🧀 5:30 PM — Resources & Fun: Arrive early for our Resource Fair, grab delicious food at our Nacho Sale, and gear up with official school merchandise at the Apparel Sale!
- 🏫 6:00 PM — Opening Presentation: Gather in the Gym for a warm welcome and Principals' Message to kick off the night.
- 🚪 6:30 PM — Classroom Visits: Walk in your student’s footsteps, meet their amazing teachers, and explore their classrooms!
⭐ Special Night Highlights ⭐
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Interactive Tech Showcase: Experience our game-changing Verizon Innovative Learning Partnership firsthand! Visit our hands-on tech stations to try out the new tools, programs, and devices your children will be using this year.
- 🏆 8:00 PM — Sports Informational Meeting: Got an athlete at home? Stick around after classroom visits for an optional meeting to learn all about our upcoming sports seasons, tryouts, and athletic requirements.
Important Note for Families: On Wednesday, your child will bring home a personalized packet containing their schedule and class syllabi. Please bring this packet with you to school that night so you know exactly which classrooms to visit!
We are so proud of our school and excited to partner with you for an incredible year. See you Wednesday at 5:30 PM!
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Does your student need to request a schedule adjustment? The window to submit requests is currently open, but closing soon!
Important Details:
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Where to get a form: Students can pick up a physical Schedule Change Request Form in the main office during break or lunch.
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Important Note: Submitting a form is a request only. Changes are not guaranteed and depend on class availability, room capacity, and a valid academic reason.
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Hard Deadline: All completed forms must be turned in to the main office by Tuesday, August 18th.
All student schedules will be completely locked and finalized after this date, so please make sure your student submits their form on time!
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Calling all 7th and 8th grade girls! Are you ready to bump, set, and spike your way into the upcoming season? Join us for Volleyball Open Gym this week to get extra court time before tryouts!
This is a great opportunity to brush up on your fundamental skills, run practice drills, work on conditioning, and play with your teammates.
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When: Monday & Thursday
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Time: 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
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Who: 7th & 8th Grade Girls
Whether you're a returning player or trying out for the first time, come ready to work hard and have fun! Lace up your sneakers and meet us in the gym.
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Students are starting or continuing to take the i-Ready Inform assessment to help us pinpoint their Reading and Math strengths. Teachers will share the exact schedule with their classes.
Why does this matter? These results help us tailor instruction to your child’s exact needs—and for our English Learners, strong scores are a key step toward ELD reclassification! We want every student to give it their absolute best effort.
Help Your Student Shine:
- 😴 Rest: Aim for a full night of sleep
- 🍳 Fuel: Eat a healthy breakfast
- ⏰ Punctuality: Arrive at school on time
- 💻 Prep: Bring a fully charged Chromebook
- 💪 Mindset: Encourage them to do their best with confidence!
Let’s team up for a great testing week!
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To keep our students focused and fully present, Gavilan View maintains a strict no-device policy during school hours. Thank you for helping us protect our learning environment!
Key Expectations to Remember:
- 🎒 In Backpacks, Not Pockets: All cell phones and electronic devices must be powered completely off and stored inside backpacks—never kept in pockets.
- 🚫 All Devices Included: This applies to Smartwatches, AirPods, Meta Glasses, or any other Bluetooth-enabled gadgets.
- 🎧 Headphones Needed: If a lesson requires audio, students must use wired headphones that plug directly into their Chromebooks.
We appreciate your partnership in building an environment where every student can focus, connect, and thrive!
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With our new Chromebooks, we need your help keeping them in top shape! Please review these quick care habits with your student to ensure their Chromebook stays ready for learning every single day:
- 🔌 Charge Nightly: Plug the Chromebook in every evening so it starts the school day at 100%.
- 🏷️ Label Your Charger: Please write your student’s name on their charger using a strip of tape so we can easily return it if it ever gets misplaced!
- 🏠 Safe Storage: When not in use, keep the device closed and stored in a flat, safe spot away from edges, feet, or pets.
- 🥤 Keep it Clean: All food, drinks, and snacks should stay far away from the keyboard to prevent accidental spills!
- 🖐️ Handle with Care: Always carry the closed laptop using two hands—never hold or lift it by the screen.
Explore Your Device! Check out the graphic below to discover all the awesome new features packed into our Chromebooks!
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As we settle into the school year, we want to remind families of our campus dress code guidelines. Our goal is to maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment where every student can focus on their education.
Key Reminders:
- 👕 Coverage: Tops must cover the midriff completely—no low-cut shirts, crop tops, or exposed undergarments. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be an appropriate length.
- 👖 Pants: Pants must be worn at the waist (no sagging).
- 🧥 Hoods Off Outdoors: Sweater and Jaket hoods must remain off when outdoors starting at nutrition break and throughout the rest of the school day.
- 🎨 Campus Colors: No solid red or solid blue clothing items, sweaters, jackets, or accessories are permitted on campus.
Thank you for reviewing these expectations with your student to ensure they arrive ready to shine every day!
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We are thrilled to name our Library Media Technician, Alex Cuevas, as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by her peers for her tireless work behind the scenes, Alex is a vital backbone of Gavilan View. This summer, she went above and beyond to prepare our campus for a successful year—preparing all textbooks and curriculum for staff, prepping hundreds of new Chromebooks, and tackling the new responsibilities of the Verizon Innovative Learning program. She repeatedly stayed late and worked extra hours to ensure both students and teachers had everything they needed on day one. As her colleagues put it, "Alex is wonderful, amazing, fantastic, and all other things GREAT!"
Beyond her tech and textbook wizardry, Alex is on a mission to transform our library into a vibrant hub of literacy and discovery. She spent her summer revamping our space to introduce a brand-new non-fiction section and actively pursues grants, DonorsChoose projects, and outside funding to bring fresh, relevant books to our shelves. Her passion for reading extends beyond our building walls—she is currently bringing her vision of a Community Little Library to life outside our school so students and families can share books year-round. Next week, she is excited to welcome our Science classes into the library to showcase these incredible new resources!
Day to day, Alex serves our Hawks with patience, warmth, and unmatched kindness. Whether she is gently troubleshooting a technology hiccup, resetting a password, or collaborating with our counseling team for monthly Craft Lab activities—like this past Friday's fun "Chalk & Bubbles" event—she ensures the library is a welcoming haven for all. Thank you, Alex, for your vision, your hard work, and the boundless love you bring to our school community!
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August 24: First Day of Fall Sports
August 25: Bus Evacuation Drill
August 26: Club Rush
August 31st: Picture Day
September 7th: No School (Labor Day)
September 9th: School Site Council Informational Meeting at 4pm
September 11th: Beach Trip
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All students take their picture on Monday, August 31, 2026 during PE
Envelopes will go home the week before picture day.
To purchase pictures, you can either:
- Purchase online at www.lifetouch.com using the Picture ID Code: EVTF9BV69
- Return the envelope with the money on Picture Day.
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Help us stress the importance of being on time in the morning and arriving to each and every class on time every day! |
Flexible roles, zero experience required—we provide all the training.
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Morning Supervision: 2–5 days/week (7:30 AM – 8:15 AM)
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Lunchtime Supervision: 2–5 days/week (12:30 PM – 1:10 PM | Minimum days: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM)
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Classroom & Subject Aides: Flexible hours! Help with small testing groups, classroom projects, or subject tutoring.
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Multilingual Learner Support: Calling all bilingual family members! Help our teachers support multilingual students.
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A Rubber Duck Hunt, Scooter Races, Treasure Chest Key Activity, and Chalk & Bubbles |
Thank you, Artist's Ink, for bringing our students' ideas to life!
The murals are a beautiful addition to our garden!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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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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