Jaguar Journal

Dear Jaguar Parents and Guardians.

I am excited to share an important academic initiative we completed this past week and to provide a look ahead at our campus activities for November.

Focus on Growth Mindset and Academic Goals

This week, all students in Advisory and their core content classes engaged in a campus-wide effort to reinforce the concepts of Growth Mindset and SMART Goal setting. This initiative is a critical part of our commitment to developing self-aware learners and resilient achievers—key traits outlined in our Academic Performance Standards (APS) Framework.

Students spent time analyzing their Quarter 1 performance, graphing their current grades, and using these data points to create a SMART Goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for Quarter 2 in each of their classes. They also identified the specific Action Steps (e.g., attending tutoring, asking questions, planning revision time) they need to take to achieve these goals.

Action Required: Look for the Goal Setting Sheet

Please be on the lookout for your student's Academic Progress with a Growth Mindset Tracker document coming home early next week. Your student needs to share their written Q2 goals and action steps with you.

We ask that you review these goals with your student and sign the document where indicated on Page 2. Please ensure the signed document is returned to school with your student immediately. This signature helps reinforce the importance of these goals and creates a partnership between the student, the school, and you.

Upcoming Campus Initiatives

We are also excited to announce two major upcoming initiatives designed to foster a positive and supportive school climate:

Red Ribbon Week (Week of October 28th): We will celebrate positive choices and healthy living with a variety of themed activities throughout the week.
No Violence November: Next month, our campus will focus on promoting kindness, conflict resolution skills, and ensuring a safe environment for everyone. We will be engaging students in discussions and activities centered on avoiding violence and fostering empathy.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Please take a look at our APS Middle School Handbook Highlight below.

We look forward to another great week at MVMS!

Vision: ALL are empowered to lead with heart and learn with purpose to thrive as lifelong learners.

Mission: Our mission is to foster engagement, exploration, and discovery through exceptional education experiences for ALL.

Red Ribbon Week

Monday (10/27)

Camo Day

Tuesday (10/28)

Jersey Day

Wednesday (10/29)

Cowboy v. Cowgirl Day

Thursday (10/30)

Twin Day

Friday (10/31)

Wear Halloween Costumes (No masks and follow district dress code)
Early release @2:15pm

Looking forward:

👻October 25th: Halloween Dance & Haunted House @6:00pm

🔴October 27th-31st: Red Ribbon Week (dress up days below)

⭐November 4th: Election Day-No School

⭐November 6th: CFA #2

⭐November 7th: Veterans Day Assembly @1:00pm

⭐November 11th: Veterans Day- No school

🦃November 20th: Thanksgiving Luncheon

🦃November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

APS District Calendar

We are excited to begin offering after school tutoring beginning October 1st to our students. It will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays each week from 3:50pm-4:50pm.

Our Jaguar Football is UNDEFEATED for the 2025 Season! Go Jags!

ID Badges

The I.D. badge must be visual at all times.

● Students are not permitted to alter their I. D. badge in any way.
● Student badges are meant for the sole use of the person indicated on the badge and under no circumstance may a student permit their I.D. Badge to be used by any other person.
● Students who have lost or forgotten their I.D. Badge must inform the building’s main office immediately upon arrival at the school or building, at which time they will be issued another badge temporarily.
● Students who repeatedly report to school without their identification badges, or refuse to wear the badge, may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Middle School discipline policy.

Please refer to the APS Middle School Handbook Linked below in the Resources and Links sections for more information.

If you would like to donate socks, please feel free to send your student to the school with those sock donations. Our donation box is at the front of the school right outside the counselors office. We would love to be the school with the most giving heart this year!

Upcoming collection drives:

November: Toiletry Drive

December: Hat & Glove Drive