Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Happy Sunday, Gavilan View Families!
With our clocks set back and the calendar turning to November, this week is all about a fresh reset and finishing the quarter strong! We are already at the halfway point of Quarter 2, and mid-quarter progress reports will be mailed home by the end of the week.
Here are the exciting highlights ahead:
- 🛡️ November Safety Drill (Wednesday, Nov. 4): Our campus will practice a routine Shelter-in-Place drill as part of our ongoing commitment to school safety and preparedness.
- 🌊 7th Grade Monterey Bay Aquarium Trip (Thursday, Nov. 5): We are thrilled for our 7th graders heading out to explore marine life on Thursday!
- 🥔 Music Department Baked Potato Fundraiser (Friday, Nov. 6): Support our talented Hawk musicians! Come grab a delicious loaded baked potato and support our wonderful music program.
Let’s carry this positive momentum into November. Thank you for your continued partnership and Hawk pride!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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Help us keep Gavilan View safe, supportive, and strong! In partnership with the University of Colorado’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, we are collecting family feedback on school safety, climate, and community support.
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Goal: 1 survey per household. Our goal is 80% family participation!
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Quick & Anonymous: Takes about 15 minutes online (available in English & Spanish).
- ⚠️ One Sitting: Please finish in one sitting—the session cannot be paused or restarted once closed.
- 💻 Need a Device? Call the front office, and we will gladly set you up on a campus computer.
- 🎁 Win a Gift Basket! Once you complete the survey, send a screenshot or photo of your final confirmation screen to Mrs. Antuna via ParentSquare message or email at santuna@santaritaschools.org to be entered into a raffle for an awesome gift basket!
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Hawks safe and thriving!
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Music Baked Potato Fundraiser
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Friday, November 6th | 3:30pm to 6:30pm
$10 per loaded potato | Pre-buy tickets or buy at the GVMS Cafeteria Windows
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On Wednesday, we will practice a Shelter in Place which is the protocol used when there is an environmental hazard such as:
- Poor air quality
- Wildlife threat on campus
- Fire in the community
- Hazardous materials spills or leaks
- Severe weather
Students and staff will be asked to all be indoors for a portion of 4th period. Instruction will continue as usual and will not be affected.
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7th Grade Class Field Trip
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The Rotary Club of Monterey Cannery Row
is sponsoring our 7th Grade Field Trip this Thursday.
- Students MUST turn in their signed permission slips by Wednesday, November 4th in order to be eligible to attend. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Students and families must also sign a Behavior Contract.
- Transportation, Lunch, and Aquarium Entrance are all provided for free
- We are leaving at 8:30am and expected back at school by 3:00pm.
- We are traveling on charter buses.
- Backpacks will stay at school.
- Students can bring spending money if they would like to buy items from the gift store.
It's sure to be a great time! If you have any questions, please call the front office.
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2nd Quarter Progress Reports
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Teachers will be preparing Quarter 2 Progress Reports this week. We will mail them out on Friday, November 6, 2026. They should arrive in your mailboxes at home sometime the week of November 9th.
We are here to support every Hawk in reaching their full academic potential!
- 📱 Check Aeries Regularly: Please log in to Aeries weekly to monitor your child's grades, attendance, and missing assignments.
- ✏️ Homework Center: If your student has missing work or a D or F in any class, encourage them to take advantage of our free Homework Center during lunch or after school!
📝 Homework Contracts: Students assigned a Homework Contract must:
- Attend Homework Center at least once a week.
- Complete their weekly grade check in Google Classroom.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep your student on track for success this quarter!
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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our FREE Fall Intersession Camp, offered in partnership with First Tee – Monterey County (FTMC)!
📅 Dates: November 23–25, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
📍 Location: First Tee – Monterey County (FTMC) 1551 Beacon Hill Drive, Salinas, CA 93905
🚌 Transportation: Available!
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We have 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts this Week &
It's the final week for 6th Grade Flag Football
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Friday, November 13, 2026 |
We are beyond proud to celebrate our incredible
Día de los Muertos Committee—Itzel Coronel, Kassandra Rizo, Jorge Fernandez-
Mora, Eduardo Soto-Rodriguez, Paula Ruiz, & Julie Johnson
—as our Hawks of the Week!
This phenomenal team poured their creativity, passion, and countless hours into bringing an unforgettable, magical cultural celebration to life for our Gavilan View community. From stunning traditional decorations and captivating student art exhibits to vibrant baile folklórico performances, a wonderful performance by our Advanced Band students, student art recognitions, delicious food sales, and an electrifying live art battle, their collaborative vision made this event an absolute masterpiece for our students and families.
An event of this scale takes a village. We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff planning committee, our student volunteers, our hard-working custodial and office teams, and Santa Rita Elementary for teaming up on the Trunk or Treat fun. A special thank you to our partners at Artist’s Ink (David Tapia, Gracie Garcia, and Mar Jimenez) for providing event staff, prizes, and art battle supplies. Thank you, Hawk families, for showing up and making our school community shine!
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November 10 - ASB Free Movie Night
November 11 - No School, Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 12 - School Site Council Meeting
November 12 & 13 - 8th Grade Vision & Hearing Screening in PE
November 13 - Popcorn Delivery Day
November 18 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: New Classrooms
November 20 - Hold: Turkey Trot
November 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
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Help us support your child's success by stressing the importance of arriving at school and to every class on time, every day! |
During November, Gavilan View proudly honors the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and vital contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities.
🌎 Connecting with Local Heritage: We acknowledge and respect the ancestral lands of the Ohlone and Esselen peoples upon which our Salinas community thrives today.
📚 Celebrate at Home: Families can participate together by reading a book by an Indigenous author, listening to Native storytelling podcasts, or exploring the Native-Land.ca interactive map to learn about the ancestral territories, languages, and treaties of the area we call home.
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Learning is always fun at GV! |
Hawks are rewarded for good citizenship & strong academics |
The 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Team took on the staff. It was an epic showdown! |
From Jerseys to Adam Sandler to Costumes, it was a festive week.
Congratulations to our 1st period class winners: Ms. Gravem, Ms. Starnes, and Mr. Holzwart!
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Thank you to all the families and staff who joined us for this special celebration! |
We finished October with fun activities to celebrate a successful Quarter 1 |
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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