Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

Click here for a link to our website:

https://olivevistams.lausd.org/

You can find important calendar dates, news, and school updates on our website. All past family newsletters can be found at this link on our website.

Coffee with the Principal is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9:00 am in the parent center and via zoom. Please join us for school updates and information regarding our school compact and our Title One Program.

The National Walk to School Day is on Wednesday and OVMS is celebrating and participating by encouraging our students and staff to meet at fire house across the street on Wednesday morning.

7:30-8:00 am - assemble at the fire station next to the park

8:05 am begin the walk to school, crossing at the crosswalk on Polk and Borden

All students, families, and staff are encouraged to participate!

Monday, October 6, 2025 - School Site Council Meeting - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Walk and Roll to School 7:30-8:00 am @ Fire Station

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Coffee with the Principal 9:00 am

Monday-Friday October 13-17, 2025 - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library

Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Student led conference night & HS Fair 5-7 pm

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Shortened Day - Student Dismissal at 2:15 pm

Monday, October 27, 2025 - Zone of Choice for 8th graders in PE class (parent signature required)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Haunted History and Spooky Science in MPR 4-6 pm

Friday, October 31, 2025 - Shortened Day - Student Dismissal at 2:15 pm

Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Daylight Saving goes into effect at 2am

Monday, November 3, 2025 - School Site Council Meeting 3:30 pm

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day

Friday, November 7, 2025 - Shortened Day - Student Dismissal at 2:15 pm

Our conferences are scheduled for October 16th, 2025

• 8th Grade Meeting before conferences: 4:30-5:00 pm
• 8th Grade conferences: 5-5:45 pm
• 7th Grade conferences: 5:30-6:15 pm
• 6th Grade conferences: 6:15-7:00 pm

Families are invited to join us for an opportunity to hear from your student about what they have been learning, what they are proud of and what they will be doing to improve. Teachers will available to discuss individual students with parents.

The safety and wellbeing of every student remains our highest priority. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision lifting restrictions on immigration enforcement actions in the Los Angeles area, we want to reaffirm: every student is welcome and safe in our schools, regardless of immigration status.

District policy is clear – immigration enforcement agents are not allowed on our campus without proper legal authorization. All staff are trained to follow strict protocols to protect student privacy and maintain safe learning environments.

We are also working closely with city leaders and community partners to strengthen safety measures, ensure clear communication, and respond quickly if enforcement activity occurs near schools.

Resources are available at www.lausd.org/weareone, including Know Your Rights materials, legal referrals, and mental health resources. Families with any concerns are encouraged to contact their school administrator or call our Family Hotline directly at (213) 443-1300.

Los Angeles Unified stands united in protecting our students and families. Together, we will continue to uphold the values of equity, inclusion, and respect that define our school communities.

The LAUSD Parent Portal App is a powerful resource to stay informed of what is going on with your child each day. It is free to use and we encourage all families to download it to a device for easy daily access. You can download it for FREE at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

If you need assistance setting up your parent portal account or linking your students to the App, contact our parent center at 818-833-3909.

Office Hours:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

School Phone: 818 -833-3900

Select:

#2 Attendance Office

#3 Counseling Office / Records / SSO

#4 Health Office

#5 Magnet Office

#8 Main Office (until 3:30 pm)

Need to reach your child's counselor?

Mr. Turcios - 6th grade counselor - rene.turcios@lausd.net

Ms. Santini - 7th grade counselor - myra.santini@lausd.net

Ms. Vasquez - 8th grade counselor - clv9747@lausd.net

Mr. Camposano - Lead counselor - lgc4122@lausd.net

Mr. Meneses - Dean of Discipline - ram5014@lausd.net

Ms. Robledo - Restorative Justice Teacher - leticia.o.robledo@lausd.net

Before School Program:

Beyond the Bell

6:30 am - 8:15 am

Drop off at the gym parking lot

After School Program:

Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC)

Available after OVMS dismissal (2:15 pm or 3:16 pm) until 6 pm

Phone: 213-458-6385

Student pick up in the gym parking lot

Families are invited to participate in Olive Vista workshops and classes and are also invited by our Local Superintendent and Staff to participate in our Region North events and activities also.

More information and live links are available at the Family Academy webpage found HERE. Select Region North for our local offerings.

Students can be dropped off at Borden St gate by auditorium between 7:45 am - 8:30 am.

The bell rings at 8:25 am - ANY STUDENTS ARRIVING AFTER 8:15 AM WILL BE LATE GETTING TO CLASS

Students can be picked up Borden St or Tyler St at the dismissal bell: 3:16 pm (or 2:15 on Tuesdays and Shortened Days)

Before School and After school programs are at the gym on Fellow St. See the map here

To ensure the safe pick up students by authorized adult guardians or caregivers, the LACC after school program staff will only release students to a parent/guardian with a physical identification card.

Please be sure to have your ID ready when you come to pick up your student from the after school program. This is entirely for the safety of the students and their families. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Mayra at 213-458-6385.

Students will be issued a pouch to store their phones starting on the first day of school. All families have the option of leaving the phone at home. If students bring it to school, they are expected to store it away in the pouch before entering the gate and will be allowed to unlock the device as they exit the campus. Phones will remain locked away during the time students are on campus including during the after school program.

As we kick off the new school year, I want to take a moment to encourage everyone to stay mindful of traffic safety whether walking, biking, or driving to campus. Please take a moment to review the attached August Traffic Safety Tips, which offer helpful reminders to ensure everyone gets to and from school safely.

In particular, I urge extra caution when traveling through the area near {Insert Intersection Cross Streets}. This intersection tends to be especially busy during drop-off and pick-up times, so let’s stay alert and considerate of one another.

Wishing you all a safe and successful start to the school year!

Click here for the ENGLISH application or here for the SPANISH application to sign up your child for free telehealth services.

8th Grade students will be selecting their high school for next year starting in October.

Students that want to attend a Magnet High School:

1. Must complete Zone of Choice application AND

2. Must complete online Choices application for a Magnet school

Students that DO NOT want to attend a Magnet School

1. Must complete Zone of Choice application

Olive Vista Middle School and STEAM Magnet is a Zone of Choice School!

Important Parent & Student informational Meetings regarding Zone of Choice for High School:

Informational meetings in English and Spanish via Zoom Only:

October 2 & 8 - English @ 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM

October 7 & 13 - Spanish @ 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM

https://Bit.ly/zocparentorientation

meeting id: 897 0896 5339. passcode: 152681

1-213-338-8477

Students that WANT to apply for a Magnet school:

• Complete Zone of Choice Application AND
• Complete a Magnet Application at E-Choices website

Students that DO NOT want to apply for Magnet schools:

• Complete the Zone of Choice Application

This is a reminder of our 8th grade Culmination Requirements:

Is your child on track to meet all the requirements? Check Schoology for up to date grade information.

Students CANNOT earn any U's for Work habits or Cooperation in the Spring 2025 semester! (Especially if they earned U's in the fall semester).

• Advisory earns each student 2.5 credits if they earn a P (Passing) or 0 credits for NP (Not Passing)
• Classes for periods 1-6 earn each student 5 credits per class if they pass (A, B, C, D marks) or 0 Credits for a failing grade (F) Students must earn 50 credits out of a minimum out of a possible 65 credits over the 8th grade year.
• Students earn Work Habits Grades of Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory (E, S, U) Students need 12 E's or S's total for the year.
• Students earn Cooperation Grades of Excellent, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory (E, S, U) Students need 12 E's or S's total for the year.
• Counselor / Student meeting were held in January to determine your child's progress
• Is your child in class AND on time every day? Attendance Matters! No more that 7 absences (96% or better attendance and no less than 96% on time to class). To appeal if your child is over the limit, he or she needs to show immediate and continued improvement.
• Reach out to our 8th grade counselor, Mr. Turcios with questions or concerns.

All students eat free at school for breakfast, lunch, and supper! Delivery of food is not allowed to school during the school day. Please make sure students either bring their lunch from home in the morning or they can plan to have a school lunch. View Cafe LA menus HERE https://lausd.yumyummi.com/webapp

All parents are asked to DROP OFF students in the morning at the Borden gate, near our auditorium. Students should be dropped off no later than 8:15 am to ensure students make it to class on time.

Cones will be set up along Borden street for drop off in the morning. Please ask your child to use the crosswalk if crossing the street, for everyone's safety drop your child off on the school side of the street.

Dismissal Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is at 3:16 pm

Dismissal Tuesday is at 2:15 pm

Two gates are open for dismissal. Please plan ahead with your child which gate you would like them to exit. We will open Tyler Street gate at the front of the school or Borden St gate next to the auditorium.

If your child needs to remain at school longer than 20 minutes waiting for pick up, please sign your child up for the after school program!