Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Dear Gavilan View Families!
First, a heartfelt thank you to every family who joined us for Back to School Night! It was wonderful to see our halls filled with your warmth, energy, and Hawk Pride. Partnering with you is the foundation of everything we do, and we are so grateful for your continued support of our school community.
We have another exciting, action-packed week ahead at GV:
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🏆 Fall Sports Launch: Official tryouts and practices for our fall sports seasons begin this week!
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🚌 Tuesday Morning: Campus-wide Bus Evacuation Drill to ensure all students know key transportation safety procedures.
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🎉 Wednesday: Lunchtime Club Rush! Students can explore and sign up for our awesome campus clubs.
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📋 Thursday: Our annual Williams Act Compliance Visit.
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📚 Homework Centers Open: Need extra study support or a quiet place to get work done? Homework Centers officially launch this week and are available every day after school!
We are looking forward to another wonderful week of learning, spirit, and growth. Go Hawks!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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Calling all Hawk athletes! Our Fall Sports season is officially kicking off, and we want to encourage ALL interested students to come out, get involved, and show off their Hawk Pride! Joining a team is one of the absolute best ways to make friends, build confidence, and stay active this school year.
What You Need to Know:
- 📄 Permission Slips Required: Students must have a signed permission slip turned in before they can step onto the field or court for tryouts. Pick one up in the main office or download it from our website.
- 📅 Schedules & Info: Game and practice schedules are always updated and available on the Hawks Athletics page of our school website.
- 🎥 Missed the Meeting? If you missed our Sports Informational Meeting during Back to School Night, no problem! You can view the full Sports Presentation Link on our school website to get all the details on eligibility, expectations, and sports physicals.
Check out the attached flyer for specific tryout dates and times. Go Hawks!
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With Progress Reports right around the corner in September, we want to ensure every Hawk stays on top of their assignments and feels fully supported! Starting this week, students can utilize our Homework Center for extra academic help, reliable Wi-Fi, or simply a quiet, focused space to study.
Weekly Schedule:
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Lunch Sessions (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): Held in Room 12. Grab lunch first, then head over—no sign-up needed! (Note: Students with D's or F's will be assigned a Homework Contract and are required to attend until grades improve).
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Wednesday After-School Session (1:15 PM – 3:15 PM): Held in Room 1. Drop-ins are welcome, and an after-school snack is provided!
Wednesday Important Notes: Students attending on Wednesdays must stay for the full duration unless signed out by a parent. Please note that district transportation is not provided after the session.
Check out the flyer below for full details and encourage your student to stop by!
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School life is about so much more than just classes—it's also about building community, exploring new interests, and having fun! We are excited to announce that official campus clubs are launching at Gavilan View, and we’re kicking things off with Club Rush this Wednesday during lunch!
What to Expect:
- 🎪 Explore Your Options: Student clubs will have tables set up around the quad during lunch so students can see what’s available.
- ✍️ Easy Sign-Ups: Students can chat with club advisors, meet student leaders, and sign up on the spot for any club that catches their eye.
- 🌟 Something for Everyone: Joining a club is one of the absolute best ways for your student to make new friends, build leadership skills, and stay engaged on campus!
Encourage your student to drop by the tables this Wednesday during lunch to see what Hawk Pride in action looks like!
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Safety is our top priority at Gavilan View! On Tuesday, August 25th, our students will participate in our first official safety drill of the school year: a Bus Evacuation Drill.
During this practice, students will learn key bus safety rules and step-by-step emergency evacuation procedures. Practicing these skills ensures our Hawks know exactly how to stay safe—whether they ride the bus to school every day or take district transportation for sports and class field trips throughout the year.
Thank you for supporting our commitment to keeping our campus and students prepared!
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This Thursday, August 27th, Gavilan View Middle School will host our scheduled annual Williams Act Compliance Visit conducted by representatives from the County Office of Education.
During this visit, inspectors will walk our campus to review our school facilities and ensure that all students have sufficient, up-to-date instructional materials and textbooks. We welcome this routine review as part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, well-equipped, and supportive learning environment for all of our Hawks.
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Most students will finish taking the i-Ready Inform assessment this week. This assessment helps 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!
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Announcements & Resources
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If you weren't able to join us for Back to School Night, we missed you! While the event has passed, your partnership is vital to our school community, and there are still plenty of ways to stay engaged and involved at Gavilan View throughout the year.
Catch Up on the Highlights:
- 📺 Featured on the News! Did you catch us on TV? KSBW News highlighted GVMS on Back to School Night to celebrate our incredible Verizon Innovative Learning Schools partnership!
- 📊 Principal's Presentation: View the full Back to School Night Principal's Presentation Link to review our school updates, academic expectations, and key goals for this year.
- 📋 Key Resources: Check out the resource flyer for information about the information and tools we have available for you and your student.
- 🤝 Become a Volunteer: We love having parent volunteers! Take a look at the Volunteer Webpage for simple steps on how to get cleared and involved in campus events, field trips, and school activities.
It's never too late to get involved—we look forward to seeing you at our next campus event!
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A huge thank you to all of our Hawks who dressed up, participated in our daily lunchtime activities, and brought so much energy and Hawk Pride to campus during WOW Week.
We tallied up the participation numbers to see which classes had the highest percentage of students dressed up each day. Congratulations to our 2026 WOW Week Class Competition Winners:
- 🥇 6th Grade: Mrs. Gravem’s Class
- 🥇 7th Grade: Ms. Starnes’ Class
- 🥇 8th Grade: Mr. Holzwart’s Class
Way to show off your school spirit! We will be scheduling a special class reward for these winning classes later this week. Keep bringing that Hawk Spirit all year long!
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A massive thank you to all of our families who have already completed and returned the Housing & Income Questionnaire! These forms are crucial because they directly secure essential state funding, resources, and programs for our campus and students.
We held a quick competition to see which 1st-period class could hit 100% turn-in status first, and we ended in an exciting tie! Congratulations to our co-winners:
- 🥇 Mr. Holzwart’s 1st Period Class
- 🥇 Ms. Garretson’s 1st Period Class
Both classes will receive a special class reward this week for leading the pack!
Haven't turned yours in yet? Our goal is 100% participation across the entire school! If you still have this form at home, please fill it out and have your student bring it to the front office or their 1st-period teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you for helping us fund our Hawks!
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As we settle into using our new Chromebooks, we want to make sure every Hawk has reliable internet access at home! While our new devices come with built-in Wi-Fi capability, it will take a few more weeks for Verizon to fully activate each student's individual network account.
Temporary Hotspots Available: If your family currently needs internet connection at home to help your student complete assignments, we have free temporary mobile hotspots ready to be checked out!
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How to Request: Please call our main office or have your student stop by the library to request a hotspot.
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Next Steps: Once Verizon finishes the account setups over the coming weeks, we will transition students over to the built-in Wi-Fi seamlessly.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this tech rollout!
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We are excited to announce Sam Seeno as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by his peers for his outstanding leadership as our ASB Director, Mr. Seeno kicked off the school year with an incredible "WOW Week" that set an energetic, positive tone for our entire campus. From organizing dynamic activities to guiding our 6th-grade officer campaigns and elections, his dedication to building school spirit has been phenomenal. As a colleague shared, "Seeno and ASB have really set the tone for our school spirit!"
Behind the scenes, Mr. Seeno works tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our Hawks. He is currently busy coordinating our upcoming Beach Trip and managing major school fundraisers, all while teaching a dedicated Leadership class where he mentors and molds our Hawk student leaders. You can find him at every school event promoting ASB and selling Hawk gear. He sacrifices a lot of his time to managing complex ASB accounting, deposits, and financial approvals. His meticulous work behind the curtain ensures our school traditions run seamlessly.
Beyond his leadership role with ASB, Mr. Seeno is a dedicated 7th and 8th-grade Math teacher who works every day to make math engaging, approachable, and accessible to all students. Whether he is breaking down complex equations in the classroom or inspiring student leaders on campus, his impact is felt across Gavilan View. Thank you, Mr. Seeno, for your energy, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making our school a fantastic place to learn and grow!
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August 31st: Picture Day
September 7th: No School (Labor Day)
September 10th: School Site Council Informational Meeting at 5:30pm
September 11th: Beach Trip
September 17th: 8th Grade Academic Standing Parent Meeting at 5:00pm
September 22nd: 8th Grade Class Field Trip
September 24th: DELAC Virtual Meeting at 5:30pm
September 28 - October 2: Parent Teacher Conferences
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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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Spirit Week - daily themed dress-up days & lunch time activities |
Thank you to everyone who attended and visited with us on Wednesday! |
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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