Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

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Monday, May 18, 2026 - School Site Council Meeting - 3:30 pm in the parent center or via zoom

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - OVMS Talent Show (Levine) 4:30 - 6:30 pm

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Monday, May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - School Closed

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 8th Grade Panorama Picture

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 8th Grade Textbooks Due (hardcover, History or advanced math, etc.)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - OVMS Spring Musical Showcase (Zeh) periods 1, 2, 3, 4

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Last day of homework help

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Board District 6 Representative Gonez is hosting in the park (see below) 11-1:00 pm at NH Rec Center

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Election Day - LA County Voting in Auditorium (not connected to OVMS)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 8th Grade Awards 5:30 pm - in the auditorium (by invitation)

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Monday, June 8, 2026 - 8th Grade Chromebook return (including charger) or pay fee for lost or damaged

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 8th grade rehearsal for students eligible for culmination - 8:25 am

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 8th Grade BBQ for students eligible for culmination - 12:30 pm

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Yondr Pouch collection for all students grades 6-8

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 8th Grade Culmination - 8:30 am

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 6th & 7th Grade Reverse Minimum Day - gates open at 10:00 am

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Habit Food Truck - 11 -2:30 pm (Attendance celebration)

Mission College is preparing students for next year and beyond. Students in grades 6 though 8 are invited to apply to participate but must have a Letter of Recommendaiton forma counselor, teacher, or administrator. Students will need their student IDs.

• See important dates listed below
• Tickets: Each student will be given two (2) tickets and will be able to enter a lottery for 1-2 additional tickets (depending on how many students are able to walk the stage)
• All guests 2 years and older will require a ticket (children that can walk)
• Dress code: Semi Formal, dressed to impress
• Guidelines: Balloons and noise makers should stay in the car, leave phone with family.
• Progress: Students that are not making adequate progress for the ceremony MUST be working with teachers and counselor to make changes to become eligible.
• Appeals: Students will be able to request an appeal but MUST be able to show they have made improvements and multiple attempts at improvement. Appeals do not guarantee eligibility to be in the ceremony
• Students can clear obligations now and do not have to wait until May or June to pay for charges due to damaged equipment, lost phone pouches, lost books, etc.
• The obligations list was sent home with students.
• Questions? Reach out to teachers directly via parent portal or though student's Schoology account.
• Contact 8th grade counselor Ms. Vasquez by signing up for an appointment through this link: Appointment Link

8th Grade Formal photos will be taken on Friday, May 15, 2026 during PE classes. Formal attire will be provided by photographers on the photography day. Photos can be preordered/prepaid by going to the website: https://www.myfotorama.com/formalprepay

8th Grade Panorama Picture will be taken on May 26, 2026 during Periods 5 & 6.

The Panorama picture can be preordered/prepaid at: https://www.myfotorama.com/panorama-store

Students are reminded that all books from this year and previous years are due! Return books to the library during lunch, before or after school or between classes. You may also ask for a pass from your teacher to go to the library. Textbooks that are found can go to Ms. Myra in the SSO.

Remember: No late fees if books are returned by May 22, 2026 and that taking care of all obligations is a culmination requirement for ALL 8th graders. That includes any books not returned in 6th or 7th grade!

Dear Board District 6 Community,

Join us for the Picnic in the Park, a joyful afternoon celebrating the students, families, and cultures that make up our amazing Board District 6 community.

🗓 Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: North Hollywood Recreation Center (11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601)

There will be lots to enjoy!

• Free lunch for the whole family
• Live student performances
• Bounce houses for the kids
• Community resource booths

This event is free and open to all families, and we can’t wait to see you there!

💥 RSVP today: LINK

Let’s come together to celebrate our students and our community.
Warm Regards, Board Member Kelly Gonez

Yearbooks can be pre-ordered in the student store for $45. Only cash is accepted.

They will be delivered in May 2026 before the end of the school year.

Our state testing in 8th Grade Science, ELA and Math have concluded for the the school as a whole and now we begin testing students that were absent or did not have time to finish.

Students will be called out of class to work on unfinished tests over the course of this week.

Students that attend and participate in testing during the exam day swill be entered for front of the line passes for The Habit Burger Truck that will be on campus on June 11, 2026

Make great Attendance a HABIT!

LAUSD is taking enrollment for families interested in requesting bus services for their students. Families must request bus services via the Parent portal app. See the flyer below for more information.

Los Angeles Unified provides students with core academic support, opportunities to enhance their mastery of academic subjects for college readiness, and enrichment courses designed to engage and motivate students in learning through self-selected courses of interest. Our robust summer school programs will not only give students the opportunity to have structured social interactions, but access to expanded paid internship opportunities as they continue to imagine the possibilities and prepare to be Ready for the World.

The LAUSD Food Service Division (FSD) operates an extensive "Summer Community Base" meal program, serving roughly 240,000 meals daily offering breakfast and lunch to children who are 18 years of age and under in our local communities. Additionally, we support Beyond the Bell Division enrichment, and recreation programs with supper meals. For additional information, click Free Breakfast and Lunch.

Student registration will open April 9, 2026. More details to follow.

LAUSD Summer of Learning Website: https://summeroflearning.lausd.org/

Olive Vista will not host summer school on our campus this year, but we will have a program for students to be active and supervised throughout the day through the Beyond The Bell Program with our partners LACC that currently run our after school program.

Olive Vista will not host summer school on our campus this year, BUT, we will have a program for students to be active and supervised throughout the day. The Beyond the Bell summer program will run from June 22 through July 24, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The program will offer a variety of clubs and activities similar to those provided in the after school program during the regular school year. Club offerings may vary depending on student attendance, participation, and interests.

Breakfast, lunch, and supper will be provided daily for all students participating in the program. The program will provide a safe and fun environment where students can socialize with other students, have fun and be supervised during the time families are at work.

Olive Vista provides programs in the morning and in the afternoons to provide structure, social time, and homework time for our students under the supervision of our Beyond the Bell Programs.

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

Ms. Andrade - PSA - Attendance Counselor - perla.andrade@lausd.net

Ms. Eitel - ELD & Title One Coordinator - ogm2650@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

Our goal is for all of our students to leave Middle School as reclassifed if they come to us as English Learners. This opens up additional opportunities at the high school level for more flexibility in classes and in elective choices. Take a look a the requirements.

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.

Meeting dates are listed here.

Events, workshops and activities in the Parent Center

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.

All students entering 7th grade in August MUST meet all vaccination requirements by the first day of school. Families are reminded of the importance of planning now to see their own physician and make appointments for vaccinations. Please see flyers below for medical resources.

Grades are in for the 15 week progress report and 8th graders MUST pass classes and NOT have Unsatisfactory "U" for work habits and cooperation.

Contact the 8th grade counselor Ms. Vasquez with any questions or to set up an appointment to meet by clicking here.

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, Ms. Vasquez with questions or concerns.

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!

Mark your calendars! The last day of school for the year will be on June 11, 2026

6th and 7th grade students will have a reverse minimum day and will need to be on campus from 10:18 am - 3:16 pm.

8th grade students will have Culmination at 8:30 am