Dear Gavilan View Community,
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Happy Sunday, Gavilan View Families!
We have an exciting, event-packed week ahead at Gavilan View! As a reminder, there is no school this Wednesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have served.
Here is what is happening across campus this week:
- 🎬 Free ASB Movie Night (Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 5:30–8:00 PM): Kick off the midweek break with a free movie in the library! Permission slips are required, and students must have a ride home promptly at 8:00 PM.
- 📬 Q2 Progress Reports: Mid-quarter progress reports should arrive in your home mailboxes this week. Keep checking Aeries regularly to celebrate growth and track missing work!
- 👓 8th Grade Vision & Hearing Screenings (Thursday & Friday): Screenings will take place during PE classes. Please remind students who wear glasses to bring them!
- 🍿 Popcorn Delivery (Friday, Nov. 13): Fundraiser orders and top-seller prizes arrive Friday! Large orders can be picked up by families in the gym between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
- 📶 Always-On Chromebook Internet: Built-in cellular internet (e-SIM) is being activated on all student devices this week, keeping learning connected wherever our Hawks go!
- 🛡️ Safe Schools Family Survey: Help us reach our 80% participation goal by Friday, Nov. 13th! Complete the quick, anonymous survey and send me a screenshot of your confirmation screen to enter a raffle for a fantastic gift basket.
Thank you for your incredible partnership and community spirit. Let’s make it another fantastic week—Go Hawks!
Warmly,
Mrs. Antuna, Principal
Ms. Coronel, Assistant Principal
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In observance of Veterans Day, we won't have school on Wednesday this week.
Enjoy the day off!
Thank you to all the Veterans in our Hawk Community for your service!
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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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Since there is no school on Wednesday, we're inviting all students to join us
Tuesday night for a FREE Movie Night hosted by ASB.
5:30pm to 8:00pm | School Library
Bring money for the snack bar
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We are entering and exiting through the street side entrance to the library.
A signed permission slip is required
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October Students of the Month
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Huge congratulations to our 6 Students of the Month for October!
8th Grade: Edwin Garcia Gallegos & Michelle Marin Gonzalez
7th Grade: Yeimi Garcia-Peralta & Adriana Ruano
6th Grade: Alia Benitez-Ramirez & Brian Rodriguez Mendoza
These outstanding Hawks were selected by our staff because their commitment to respect, equity, and inclusion perfectly exemplify the "Fairness" pillar of the Six Pillars of Character.
Thank you for always being a student who treats everyone equally, plays by the rules, and is open-minded when listening to others. We are so proud of you!
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Popcorn Delivery & Distribution
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🍿 Popcorn Fundraiser Delivery & Pick-Up This Friday!
If your student sold popcorn:
- 📦 Order Distribution: Students will receive their popcorn orders at school on Friday and are responsible for taking them home and delivering them to their supporters.
- 🚗 Large Orders / Drive-Up Pick-Up (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): If your child has a large order that is too heavy to carry home, families can pick up orders directly in the gym between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The gym door facing the parking lot will be unlocked for convenient drive-up and walk-in access.
- 🏆 Prizes: Top sellers will also be receiving their well-earned prizes this Friday!
Thank you again for your tremendous support of our school and our Hawks!
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Student Chromebook Update
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We are thrilled to announce that starting this week our student Chromebooks now have built-in cellular internet (e-SIM) activated! Your student will now automatically connect to high-speed Internet wherever they go—no home Wi-Fi setup, tethering, or external hotspots required. |
We are accepting registrations 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 Basketball Practices this Week &
It's the final week for 6th Grade Girls Volleyball
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We mailed home progress reports on Friday, November 6, 2026. Please keep an eye out for them this week in your home mailboxes.
⚠️ Reminder: The progress reports reflect grades on Wednesday, November 4th & grades may have changed since then.
Families, make sure to:
- 📱 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.
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November 12 & 13
All 8th-grade students will have their vision and hearing screened this Thursday and Friday during their PE class.
** Important ** If your student wears prescription glasses or contacts, please make sure they bring/wear them to school on these days!
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We are thrilled to celebrate three incredible parent volunteers—
Estela Gonzalez, Elizabeth Ruano, and Maribel Alvarez
—as our Hawks of the Week! This past Thursday, our 7th-grade students embarked on an exciting field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, an experience that simply would not have been possible without their generous time, dedication, and support.
Each of these fantastic moms stepped up to lead a small group of students throughout the day, ensuring our Hawks were safe, engaged, and having a wonderful time. From guiding them through interactive STEM lab activities and exploring the aquarium exhibits to supervising lunch and our visit to the park, they kept our students energized and supported every step of the way.
Strong community partnerships make enriching learning opportunities like this thrive. Thank you, Estela, Elizabeth, and Maribel, for showing up for our 7th graders and embodying the true spirit of the Gavilan View family!
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November 18 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: New Classrooms
November 19 - School Site Council Meeting
November 20 - 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! |
This Friday is World Kindness Day! At school, our Hawks will celebrate with special lunch activities promoting empathy, inclusion, and uplifting one another. We encourage all of our families to join the movement by finding simple ways to spread kindness at home and throughout our Salinas community this week. Small acts make a big difference! |
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This week (Nov. 9–13), we celebrate our wonderful School Psychologist, Mr. Jorge Quiñonez, and his practicum student, Monica Gutierrez! We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team supporting our Hawks’ academic, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Please remember that our school psychology services are always available to help—if your student or family ever needs support or resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to our front office or your school principals. |
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Congratulations Adriana, Alia, Brian, Edwin, Michelle & Yeimi!!! |
Preparing for Next Week's Chromebook Inspections |
Thank you to all our volunteers & thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser! |
Students made Air Dry Clay Bowls on Friday |
Thank you to the parent volunteers & staff who chaperoned this trip.
A special thank you to the Monterey Rotary Club of Cannery Row who sponsored this field trip!
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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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