Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Dear Gavilan View Families!
We had a fantastic week at Gavilan View! A huge thank you to our students and staff for making both our annual Williams Act Compliance Visit and our first bus safety drill of the year complete successes. Our campus is safe, well-equipped, and ready for a great month ahead.
Here is what’s happening at GVMS this week:
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📸 Monday, Aug 31: Picture Day! Make sure your student comes dressed in their school-day best and ready to smile bright.
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🏆 Fall Sports: Practices continue across campus as our student-athletes prepare for their upcoming games!
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📼 Friday Spirit Day: We are kicking off September with 2000s Day! Encourage your student to dress up on Friday in their best Y2K style to show their Hawk Pride.
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🎨 Friday Evening: Our talented art classes are presenting their stunning Alebrije projects at the city’s Exhibition! This is a free, public event, and ALL families are welcome to come out and support our student artists.
Thank you for your continuous partnership and energy. Let’s make it a wonderful week together!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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Get those outfits ready—Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday! All students will take their individual school photos in the Gym during their scheduled physical education (PE) class.
⚠️ Students must be in dress code in order to be pictured.
How to Order Photos:
- 💵 In-Person: Have your student bring their filled-out order envelope with cash or check directly to the photographer during their PE period.
- 💻 Online: Skip the paper envelope and order online at mylifetouch.com using our Gavilan View Picture ID Code: EVTF9BV69.
If your student is absent or misses their photo session tomorrow, don't worry! We will host a Picture Makeup Day later this fall and will share that confirmed date with families as soon as it is set.
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Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who made a fall sports team! Our team rosters have officially been finalized, and our Hawks are hard at work getting game-ready.
This week is dedicated entirely to team practices as our coaches and players prepare for official games, which kick off right after Labor Day!
- 📅 Practice Schedules: Specific daily schedules, locations, and updates can always be found on the Hawks Athletics page of our school website.
- ⚠️ Prompt Pick-Ups: Please ensure your student is picked up promptly at the end of their scheduled practice time, as our coaches have after-school commitments and need to supervise until all athletes are safely on their way home.
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We want every Hawk to feel supported and set up for success! Our Homework Centers are open to all students who want extra tutoring, a quiet place to study, or reliable Wi-Fi access.
Understanding Homework Contracts:
To give targeted support to students who need it most, we are issuing digital Homework Contracts starting this week to students with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 or current D’s and F’s.
- 💡 Support, Not Punishment: Homework Contracts are not a penalty—they are a dedicated support system designed to build strong study habits, provide structured help, and raise student grades.
- 💻 Digital Contracts: All contracts are issued digitally! Please help us by ensuring your student has joined the Homework Center Google Classroom to track their attendance and progress.
- 📊 Monitor at Home via Aeries: We need your partnership! Please log in to the Aeries Parent Portal regularly with your student to check current grades and catch missing assignments early.
Encourage your student to drop in and take advantage of these free resources to stay on top of their goals!
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We are taking our Hawk Spirit to the next level this month! Throughout September, we will be holding Spirit Fridays every week instead of a single week-long spirit week. It's the perfect opportunity for students to dress up, show off their Hawk Pride, and start the weekend with some fun!
What You Need to Know:
- 🎧 This Friday, Sept. 4th: It’s 2000s Day! Break out those Y2K-inspired outfits, visor sunglasses, and iconic early-2000s looks.
- 🏆 1st Period Class Competition: The 1st period class with the highest dress-up participation every Friday this month wins special prizes!
- 🎨 Details: Check out the attached flyer for the full calendar of September themes.
Encourage your Hawk to plan their outfit and help their 1st period class take home the prize this Friday!
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Our talented art students have been working tirelessly on incredible Alebrije projects, and their artwork is being featured at the city-wide Alebrije Exhibition this Friday evening, September 4th! We invite our entire Gavilan View community to come out, celebrate our Hawks, and admire their creative masterpieces.
Event Details:
- 📍 Location: National Steinbeck Center
- ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Free and open to the public!)
- 🚌 Transportation for Art Students: Free bus transportation is provided exclusively for students currently enrolled in art classes. The bus leaves GVMS at 4:15 PM and returns to campus at 6:30 PM.
Bring your family and friends out for a wonderful evening celebrating local art and supporting our amazing Hawk artists!
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Reminders & Announcements
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These forms are crucial because they directly secure essential state funding, resources, and programs for our campus and students.
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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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.
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We are thrilled to honor our Academic Coach, Ginger Kelly, as our Hawk of the Week! Nominated by her peers for her generous spirit and constant willingness to lend a hand, Mrs. Kelly works tirelessly to ensure our staff and students have every resource they need to thrive. Whether she is stepping into a classroom to help a colleague configure grade books, troubleshoot technology, or offering instructional guidance, her supportive presence is felt daily across our campus. As one colleague shared, "She has been working so hard to ensure that everyone has everything they need."
Behind the scenes, Mrs. Kelly wears many hats to keep Gavilan View running smoothly. During our second week of school, she was instrumental in managing our Chromebook and textbook distribution so every Hawk was equipped for learning. She is currently working directly with our 6th-grade team to administer individual phonics assessments, ensuring our newest middle schoolers receive targeted reading support. Furthermore, she coordinates our Homework Contracts, connecting students who need an extra academic boost with structured support during our after-school Homework Center.
Mrs. Kelly is also a vital leader within our school community and an invaluable partner to our administrative team. She serves as our 6th-grade Grade-Level Lead, actively contributes to our Coordination of Services Team (COST) to support student holistically, and serves on our Safe School Committee to maintain a secure environment for all. Her dedication, expertise, and heart for service make Gavilan View a better place every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Kelly, for all that you do for our Hawks!
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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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Thank you to our Bus Drivers for teaching us Bus Safety! |
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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