Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

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Offices will be open at Olive Vista MS from July 12 to July 29 from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm each day

New enrollments will be accepted starting on June 15, 2026 at 8:30 am

OVMS Offices will be closed from June 30 until July 17th.

For the 2026-2027 School Year: OVMS Offices will open on July 20, 2026 at 8:30 am

7th Grade Orientation: August 3, 2026 - 9-10 am - Auditorium

8th Grade Orientation: August 3, 2026 - 10:30-11:30 am - Auditorium

New 6th Grade Orientation AND Bridge Program: August 4 & 5, 2026

August 4, 2026 - Orientation from 8:30-9:30 am followed by Bridge Program from 9:30-11:30 am

August 5, 2026 - Bridge Program from 8:30 - 11:30 am

Monday, June 8, 2026:

• 8th Grade Chromebook return (including charger) or pay fee for lost or damaged
• 6th-8th Grade Yondr Pouch return or pay fee for lost or damaged
• 8:30-9:15 am - CEIA Awards for 6 & 7th grade
• 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Culmination Expectations Review Meeting to review expectations for 2026-2027 school year and beyond (students, parents, staff are invited and welcome to attend)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026:

• STEAM Awards 12:30-2 pm

Wednesday, June 10, 2026:

• Minimum Day - Student Dismissal 1:50 pm
• 8th grade rehearsal for students eligible for culmination - 8:25 am
• 8th Grade BBQ for students eligible for culmination - 12:30 pm-1:50 pm

Thursday, June 11, 2026:

• 8th Grade Culmination - 8:30 am (all guests age 2 or older must have a ticket)
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• 6th & 7th Grade Reverse Minimum Day - gates open at 10:00 am (Morning student supervision from 6:45 -10:00 am in MRP NOT the Gym)
• Habit Food Truck - 11 -2:30 pm (Attendance celebration)

Friday, June 12, 2026:

• School closed for students (staff optional work day)

Monday 6/8/26 - Student dismissal 3:16 pm

Tuesday 6/9/26 - Student Dismissal 2:15 pm

Wednesday 6/10/26 - Student Dismissal 1:50 pm

Thursday 6/11/26 - Reverse Minimum Day 10:00 am - 3:16 pm - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Friday 6/12/26 - No School For Students

• 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
• Changes to U's in Work Habits or Cooperation: Congratulations to the 76 students that cleared 108 U's from Fall semester
• Ms. Vasquez conferenced with 81 parents/family regarding eligibility!
• Students MUST clear obligations: pay for charges due to damaged equipment, lost phone pouches, lost books, etc. (Technology & Yondr- Mr. Benavidez, Library books - Ms. Yablans, Textbooks - Ms. Myra in SSO)
• 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, students leave phone with family.
• Contact 8th grade counselor Ms. Vasquez by signing up for an appointment through this link: Appointment Link

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.

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

Yearbooks can be purchased in the Student Store for $50 while supplies last for those students that did not preorder. The student store can only accept CASH.

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!

Do you need to pay for a lost or damaged Chromebook? Charger? Yondr Pouch?

Students should see Mr. Benavidez to pay fees:

Yondr Pouch (phone pouch): $30

Chromebook: $325

Charger: $30

Broken Screen: $50

Broken/Damaged Keyboard: $35

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.

Offices will be open at Olive Vista MS from July 12 to July 29 from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm each day

New enrollments will be accepted starting on June 15, 2026 through June 29, 2026

OVMS Offices will be closed from June 30 until July 17th.

For the 2026-2027 School Year:

OVMS Offices will open on July 20, 2026 at 8:30 am

School Phone: 818 -833-3900

Select:

#2 Attendance Office

#3 Counseling Office / Records / SSO

#8 Main Office (until 3:30 pm)

Need to reach your child's counselor?

Last day for all staff 6/11/26 until 8/12/26

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

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.

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