Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

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https://olivevistams.lausd.org/

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Please click below to complete our needs assessment in preparation for budget development. We will use all information as we determine where our funds for the 2026-2027 school year will be spent. Your opinion matters. Please complete our SURVEY no later then end of the day on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Students had a chance to sign up on the 22nd and 23rd to participate in our Creepy Cafe.

Tickets will be given to students on the day they signed up in their advisory class. Our faculty and staff are excited to read fun stories to our students!

Please support OV by getting a meal at Panda Express - 20% of event sales are donated to OV!

When: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 pm

Place: Panda Express at 13681 Foothill Blvd in Sylmar

Students and families are encouraged to participate.

• Remembrance papers were handed out during advisory and should be returned as soon as possible to the SSO
• Its best if students provide a copy of a photo (to eliminate issues if pictures are lost or damaged)
• We can assist with printing if students do not have a printer
• The remembrance can be a person, a pet or even a famous here that has passed on

Our Community alter will be in the main entrance of the MPR through next week. See Ms. Robledo in the SSO if you have any questions.

October 30, 2025 in the Auditorium - come and be amazed by our Scary History Stories and our Spooky Science Experiments. Fun for the whole family with music, candy and prizes!

5-7 pm

Be here each day to earn prizes and take part in fun activities!

All LAUSD students take a diagnostic exam 3 times a year to determine Math and Reading abilities for each student. OVer the course of the year, through iReady lessons, students work on improving in the areas that they show need. Want to know more? Intersted in learning to access student scores and fiuring out what they mean? Want to know what can be done at home to support your child in improvement at school? Join us for a parent workshop on the power of using iReady.

Day: Friday, October 31, 2025

Time: 10 am

Location: Parent Center Room 18 or via Zoom

ALL STUDENTS EAT FREE!

Starting on November 3rd, all students will need to SCAN ONE (1) of the following when picking up lunch:

• Student ID card
• Barcode on Yondr pouch
• Barcode in PPO
• PIN number

If students do not have their barcode or PIN, we will help them look it up before getting their lunch. No students will be charged for lunch, all students will still be able to have one lunch, free of charge.

New barcode stickers will be provided to students during advisory on November 3rd to put in their PPO in preparation of lunch.

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

Monday, October 27, 2025 - Needs assessment due by 3:30 pm

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - ELAC meeting in room 18 or via Zoom

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Haunted History and Spooky Science in MPR 5-7 pm

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - Panda Express Fundraiser 9:30 am - 10 pm (don't forget to mention OVMS)

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

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Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Daylight Saving goes into effect at 2am - Fall back one Hour

Monday, November 3, 2025 - School Site Council Meeting 3:30 pm room 18 or via Zoom

Monday, November 3, 2025 - Students must use Barcode or PIN for lunch - Everyone eats Free!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Election Day - Student dismissal at 2:15 pm

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - Coffee with the Principal 8:30am in room 18 or via Zoom

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

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day - School closed

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - ELAC meeting in room 18 or via Zoom

Students in ELD classes will be taking the ELPAC with their ELD Teachers next week from October 29-31, 2025. Student do this practice to get erady for the Summative ELPAC in March as part for their reclassification criteria.

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.

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.

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

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!