Olive Vista MS & STEAM Magnet

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https://olivevistams.lausd.org/

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School will be closed Friday, March 27, 2026 and all week from March 20 until April 3, 2026. We look forward to having all of our students in school next week as we prepare for the end of the school year and CA state testing.

We ask each member of the community to complete the survey and let us know their opinion of their experience with Olive Vista. We encourage you to to select "Agree" or "Strongly Agree" or "Disagree" or Strongly Disagree" when answering questions to really give us feedback we can use.

We encourage you to watch our student created video sharing the importance of completing the survey and a brief review a few of our many school and student events. Click here for our video!

Click here to check out our video!

Your child was given a sheet for your signature to let their advisory teacher know that you have completed the survey. Please sign the half sheet of paper and have your child turn it in their advisory teacher as soon as possible. Don't have the sheet of paper? Take a screenshot and have your child submit to Advisory class via Schoology! Thank you for taking the time to help us know what we are doing well and where we can improve.

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.

Monday, March 23, 2026 - Managing Conflict: How to deal with your anger in a positive way

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Family Literacy Night in the Library 4-6 pm

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Drama performances in the auditorium periods 2-6: 10:11-11:02, 11:07-11:58, 12:33-1:24, 1:29-2:20, 2:25-3:16

Friday, March 27, 2026 - School Closed

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March 30- April 3, 2026 - Spring Break - School closed

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Monday, April 6, 2026 - First day back after spring break - drop off to school by 8:15 am

Thursday, April 9-Saturday April 11, 2026 - SkillsUSA State Conference (Loesh/Klein)

Friday, April 10, 2026 - Coffee with the Principal in room 18 or via zoom

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - ELAC meeting in the parent center or via zoom

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Science Fair in auditorium 4-6 pm

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Local District North STEAM Fest

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Monday, April 20, 2026 - School Site Council Meeting - 3:30 pm in the parent center or via zoom

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 1st day of 8th grade Science Test -

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 2nd day of 8th grade Science Test

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 3rd day of 8th grade Science Test

Friday, April 24, 2026 - School Closed

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Day 1 of ELA Testing - 2:15 pm student dismissal

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Day 2 of ELA Testing - 1:50 pm student dismissal

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Day 2 of ELA Testing - 1:50 pm student dismissal

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Shortened Day - 2:15 student student dismissal

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Day 1 of Math Testing - 2:15 pm student dismissal

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - Day 2 of Math Testing - 1:50 pm student dismissal

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Day 2 of Math Testing - 1:50 pm student dismissal

Join LAUSD at Holmes Middle School on May 9, 2026 from 9-11 am for resources for families and students with IEPs and special education needs.

ALL STUDENTS EAT FREE!

All students must be have their ID number memorized OR have one of the following:

• Student ID card (QR code)
• Barcode on Yondr pouch
• Barcode in PPO
• PIN number (student ID number)

If students do not have their barcode or ID number, 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.

We had a great nacho event on our 100th day of school. Congratulations to all our students that were recognized for their excellent or improved attendance!

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.

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

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

Parent workshops are planned for the next few weeks in the parent center starting at 9:00 am on Mondays. The next workshop scheduled for March 16th is titled: Setting Guidelines: How to develop healthy beliefs and clear standards. Families will have an opportunity to learn tools to teach their child to make healthy and safe decisions with guidance.

Our students in the English Language Development Program will begin testing to determine if they are eligible to reclassify. Testing will take place during the next few weeks and we wish the students the best of luck. Do your best! The reclassification criteria shown below.

For more information about the ELPAC - click here for more information.

Students and families can click here for Practice and Training Tests.

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.

Click here to read our District Parent Engagement Policy. You can also find the OVMS Student Engagement policy and our Parent / Family Compact

Want to see how Olive Vista continues to improve? Take a look at our SARC available on line and paper copies are available in the office.

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 10 week progress report and 8th graders MUST pass classes and NOT have Unsatisfactory "U" for work habits and cooperation.

Progress reports will be in the Mail on 2/24 and should arrive at home by the end of the week.

Contact the 8th grade counselor Ms. Vasquez with any questions.

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!

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