Career Center in Full Swing

Our Career center has been bringing in speakers to a packed audience.  Students can come in at lunch to hear about a variety of careers and get some first hand experience.   

Volleyball and Football 

Our Volleyball and Football teams' season is almost over!   Be sure to come out and cheer for your fellow Mustangs as they work hard to get the win for our school!

Student Council Class Officer Elections

Student council campaigned last week for class officer elections.   Nominees made posters and other campaign materials, and then on Thursday, August 23, gave their speeches to the general student body at lunches.  

   Congratulations to: 8th Gr. President: Ethan M.; VP: Jayne F.;  Secretary:  Natalie W.;    Treasurer: Sammi B.;  Sports Commissioner: Arianna L.  7th Gr. President: Hannah E.; VP: Jack J.; Secretary: Alyssa O.;  Treasurer: Kaylee L.   Sports Commissioner: Jake G. 

Welcome Back Assembly Rally!   8/10/18

The action packed Welcome Back Assembly was held on Friday, August 10.!  Students met our Interim Principal, Mr. Donohue, and had fun learning about Mesa View's PBIS expectations and new slogan - "PIK the Mustang Way"!  PIK stands for Perseverance, Integrity, and Kindness.  During the rally student's showed their school spirit, won Mesa View apparel, and viewed an entertaining video showcasing how to "PIK the Mustang Way".  We're looking forward to our students showing perseverance, integrity, and kindness everyday, both in and out of the classroom!

Science Students Creat 

Students were to choose an endangered animal, based on their group research project, and create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to bring attention to the public the needs of the animal based upon their findings.

Special Olympians!

Students from Ms. McMurtrey's class were cheered on by the student body as they prepared to leave to participate in the Special Olympics Regional School Games at Beaumont High School.   

Students will participate in a variety of track and field events.  Go Mustangs!

PREVIEW NIGHT

Yucaipa Fire Department Does Career Day for Accelerate Students

On Wednesday, March 7, the Fire Department conducted a program for students in our Accelerate Program to demonstrate the duties of being a firefighter.  Students were given an opportunity to experiences everything from trying on gear, to exploring the engine and running the sirens.    Thanks to our great first-responders for showing our students a little slice of their possible futures!

8th Grade Girls STEM Trip

Mesa View 8th grade girls had an amazing day at the University of Redlands attending a conference focused on STEM careers.  They participated in workshops presented by women who have STEM careers and heard from an amazing motivational speaker.

Lion's Club Peace Poster Contest

The local Lion's Club held their annual poster contest.  Shown are the entrants.  The winner was Evelyn M for the Yucaipa School District.  From left to right:  Front Row - Gregory C., Colin T., Derek D., Lexie F., Amber B..  MiddleRow - Inez W., Cariann T.,, Dillon P., Ethan M., Delanie T,.  Instructor: Mr. Bennett.  Back Row - Elizabeth E., Haley K., Evelyn M., Lida P., Avada G.  Well done Mustangs!

Basketball Season is Underway

Boys and girls basketball season is underway here at Mesa View.   Girls and boys teams practice two to three days per week and it's been a fun run against other middle schools in our league.    Currently the Girl's team is ahead 2-0 games.  The8th Grade Boys are neck and neck at 1-1 games.   The 6/7 Boys are currently behind at 0-1.   Keep up the hard work, players, and finish strong!  

Social Media Responsibility Assembly

Tuesday, January 9, an assembly was held in the gym for all students.   Discussion of both internet/social media safety and responsibility online was presented in an entertaining manner that engaged students. 

Red Ribbon Week - 

Natural High Essay Winners

Mesa View's Got Talent 

a Huge Success!

With over 200 hundred people in attendance, all enjoyed the variety of acts that were performed on Friday, October 6.  After some difficult deliberation, the judges determined the winners.   1st Place:  Malauna T., 2nd Place: Hailey S., 3rd Place: Frankie J. Congratulations winners!  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Labrada, Ms. Williams, PTSA and all the volunteers who helped! 

Mesa VIew's First Dance

The first dance of the year, was a huge success! Hawaiian was the theme of the evening and was embraced by staff and students alike.  Special thanks to Student Council and all chaperones for making it a night to remember!

Awards and Scholarship Applications

Attention Mesa View Students:    If you've made a difference volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.  Even more importantly , you would win recognition that might inspire your friends to follow your example.  These prestigious awards have honored more than 100,000 middle and high school students over the past seventeen years solely for their volunteer work.  If you are interested, please see Ms. LaFourcade int he Counseling Office.

Yearbook Sales Have  Begun

IT's time to order your yearbook!    The early bird price is $45.  Price will go up in January so get yours now.  Yearbook ads are also available for purchase, space is limited so order early.    We sell out of the yearbook every year, so don't wait until the last minute and miss your opportunity to get your 2017-2018 yearbook. 

REMIND 101

All students, MVMS Staff, parents and community members that want to be updated about important school events, can join our Remind 101 messaging group.    You will get text notifications about these events.  

Just text to 81010  the message @mvmsadmin. 

It will automatically enroll you.  Some teachers are using this for their individual classes as well.  So check with your child's teacher for the access code. 

Welcome Back!

School starts Thursday, August 10.  Be sure you have gotten your schedule and textbooks before school starts.   Agendas will be passed out on the first or second day of school 

Back To School Night is on Monday, August 14, at 6pm.   

Yearbooks are already on sale.  We sell out every year, so get yours soon! 

Carson Scholarship Winner 2017 - Kelsey C.

Congratulations to Kelsey C. for being named a Carson Scholar!  Once named a Carson Scholar, students are awarded with a $1,000 college scholarship and recognition package. The Carson Scholars Fund announced that 483 of the best and brightest academic superstars from across the country have been named Carson Scholars and Kelsey is one of them! 

Winner of County Science Fair Goes to State Competition

Elisabeth (Lily) E. is the Mesa View STEM student of the week for her winning science fair project, “Firescape” which will be competing in the county science fair. “Firescape” explores what plants that can be used in landscaping are the most fire resistant. Lily is a talented artist and offers assistance to anyone who asks for it. Her art is usually showcased during school art shows. She is a member of the Builder’s Club, the middle school version of Kiwanis, and designed the club t-shirts. Lily volunteers in the special education classes because she loves giving back to the community. She is also an avid athlete playing volleyball, basketball, soccer, and she has been practicing aerial gymnastics since she was three. She would like to perform with a circus someday. Her teachers describe her this way: Lily is a fervent learner and what we love most is that she is transparent in her learning where she shares mistakes she has made and what she has learned from those mistakes...such a benefit for students around her!!

Classified Employee of the Year

We are so proud of Ms. Lisa Frye for being selected as “Classified Employee of the Year”., both at the District level and for San Bernardino County!   Lisa is recognized for her compassion and dedication to every member of the Magnificent Mustang Family through her service as an aide, a substitute custodian, and a club advisor.  She is involved with our school and our kids on a daily basis.

County Honor Band

Students selected as participants in the County Honor Band were recognized at the January school board meeting last Tuesday.  Four 6th grade students and 14 8th grade students were selected. 6th grade students are recommended based on a required criteria 

CanSat Launch at MVMS

     On Tuesday, October 18, with perfect weather, students had the opportunity to learn about launching a satellite and tracking the data it provides. Ted Tagami, CEO of Magnitude.io, the company providing the launch, satellite, recovery, and data gave students an overview of the process at an assembly in the morning.    The successful CanSat launch lifted off at 11:20, almost the entire school was there. Mesa View students assisted in getting the weather balloon filled with helium and safely in the air. 

Mesa View's marquee can display your message.  Staff, students, and families may purchase appropriate and positive messages (such as birthday greetings, congratulatory remarks, and thank you notes) for the low price of only $20 per week.  All proceeds go to support Mesa View field trips.  If you'd like to run a message, please contact Mindi Cox at 790-8008 ext. 5274 or at mindi_cox@ycjusd.us.

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