Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet
Week of February 24, 2025
Donations wanted:
Advanced Art is doing their first fashion project, and we are in need of some fabric! Do you have anything that they are willing to part with?
Some special student requests below if you happen to have:
Faux suede
Tule
Tweed
Denim (we will be dye it!)
Faux Satin (anything shiny/ smooth)
Lace
Pleather
Faux fur
Anything helps so if you have any bed sheets, fabric scraps, t shirts, scarves etc etc feel free to drop off in Rm 43! Thank you!!
Did you Know?
So far this school year we had:
28 different student field trips
21 (or more) trips are still planned before the end of June
18 Student assemblies to reward students, share reminders about behaviors, share important health and safety information, and build student skills and knowledge
More than 70 sessions of after school homework help!
5 Week grades are out, now what?!??
You can message your child's teachers directly through the parent portal! Your child can also reach out to teachers through your child's Schoology and student email.
Need to reach your child's counselor?
Ms. Santini - 6th grade counselor - myra.santini@lausd.net
Ms. Vasquez - 7th grade counselor - clv9747@lausd.net
Mr. Turcios - 8th grade counselor - rene.turcios@lausd.net
Mr. Camposano - Lead counselor - lgc4122@lausd.net
Mr. Menese - Dean of Discipline - ram5014@lausd.net
Ms. Robledo - Restorative Justice Teacher - leticia.o.robledo@lausd.net
Changes in pick up from after school program:
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 hav any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Mayra at 213-458-6385.
Phone pouch updates
Students were provided pouches to store their electronic devices during the school day. It takes under a minute for students to show their phones in pouches in the morning as they lock and enter campus. On the way out of campus, it takes students an average of 22 seconds to get to an unlocking device and unlock their pouch! Teachers are reporting less disruptions in class due to cell phones being out and having to address the issues during instructional time. We have observed students having more conversations with each other and less students out on campus during class time looking for spaces to use their devices. Students and staff were a little anxious about how the process would work, but we are already seeing a smooth transition to no devices during the day. There have been a few isolated situations where students have had to pay the $30 to replace lost or damaged devices. Students are reminded of the importance of being responsible for keeping track of school issued equipments. Many parents have opted to have students keep devices at home "since students can't use them during the day anyway!"
OVMS Office Hours if you need reach us or your child:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
School Phone: 818 -833-3900
Select:
#2 Attendance Office (until 4:30 pm)
#3 Counseling Office /SSO (until 4 pm)
#5 Magnet Office
#8 Main Office (until 3:30 pm)
After School Program:
LACC or YS hours:
OVMS dismissal until 6 pm
Phone: 213-458-6385
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 hav any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Mayra at 213-458-6385.
Food delivery to school is NOT permitted
Attendance Matters
Per LAUSD policy, students are expected to be in school 96% of the the school year and should not miss more than seven (7) days of school for the ENTIRE year. Please be sure that your child arrives to school by 8:10 to ensure they have time to make it to school on time. Our first class of the day will begin at 8:25 am and dismissal will be at 3:16 pm.
This year we have added a few additional shortened days for students starting with Friday, September 13th when students will be dismissed at 2:15 pm. A schedule with all important dates will be home in the first day of school packet in the white envelope given to students on Monday the 12th.
