- STEM Information Night
- PTSA Meeting
- Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
In Mesa View's third annual staff versus students basketball game, the students held firm and defeated the staff team, 45-43, despite a last minute staff rally. With nineteen seconds remaining, the staff called a timeout and then, when they returned, tried desparately to hit a basket to even the score. Kudos to the student team and Coach Peltzer for the victory! This game puts the overall series at one staff win and two student wins. Thank you to Student Council, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Carter for putting on an exciting game.
A new STEM Academy is coming to Mesa View for the 2012-2013 school year Click here if you want to know more about STEM and how the program will be structured at Mesa View. Click here to see info from the STEM Information Night that took place on November 29. The STEM Academy is a "magnet program," meaning that students from inside AND outside of the district boundaries (in grades 6-8) are able to attend upon completion of the necessary transfer paperwork.
Another STEM Information Night is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mesa View MPR for those who missed the November meeting. This meeting will duplicate the information shared at the previous meeting.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Sign-ups begin January 3, 2012, when families can turn in district transfer forms (to the district office) indicating their desire to attend Mesa View in 2012-2013. Entry preference is based on a "first come, first served" basis. Out-of-district families should contact our registrar, Renee Jones at (909) 790-8008 x 5275, for help on transferring out of their existing district.
Transfer forms are due to the district office no later than February 28, 2012. Late forms will be accepted, but they will have a lower precedence.
Click here to read California's 2011 "STEM Report Card," which explains the importance of STEM and where California ranks nationally.
Click here to hear Superintendent Sherry Kendrick's talk about STEM at Mesa View during her October 2, 2011 interview on radio station Air1.
Please e-mail Principal Jim Stolze at jim_stolze@ycjusd.k12.ca.us if you have questions, if you need further details, or if you would like your child's name to be placed on the official Interest List.
The week of January 23 was Catapult Week at Mesa View. Students in Applied Science and Advanced Studies built steel catapults from scratch and then competed to see whose jelly ball would launch the farthest. At lunch, all students had an opportunity to build a low-tech, but "high-fun," popsicle stick catapult. Thank you to the Digital Media class for these great photos.
Congrats to Eric W., Madison S., and Tim W., who came in third, second, and first, respectively, in Mesa View's 2012 National Geography Bee. Tim earned the top spot by correctly naming the thick layer of Earth's interior that lies between the crust and the core. (The answer is the mantle.) Tim now takes the qualifying test in hopes that he will go on to the state competition in Sacramento. Well-done, Tim!
Congratulations to Zoie R. Claire C., and Luis R., whose essays were named as winners in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) "Patriot's Pen" Contest. This national contest asks middle school students to reflect on a different patrtiotic theme each year. This year's topic was: "Are You Proud of Your Country?" The three were recognized by the California VFW, District 23, Post 1726 on Saturday, January 14. Well-done!
Click here to read Zoie's essay.
Click here to read Claire's essay. coming soon
Click here to read Luis' essay.
Remember the classic math problem about two trains leaving two stations, with Train A going 80 mph and Train B traveling at 70 mph? When did Train A actually meet Train B? Students in Mr. Mills' math and science classes (above) use actual trains to solve this kind of rate, distance, and time equation, as well as doing displacement calculations. See, math really can be fun.
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Registration forms for the PTSA's third annual Run with the Mustangs, set for Saturday, February 18, 2012, are available now by clicking here. All proceeds support programs at Mesa View, and your registration fees are tax deductible. If you have questions, please e-mail the PTSA's 5K Coordinator, Lori O'Connor, at lo_connor@msn.com. Don't delay. Register today.
Get a course map here. Check out a look at last year's race by clicking here.
Mesa View's new music teacher, Paul Kane, leads the choir (top photo) and percussion group (lower photo) during their their holiday performances this week.
Students in Mr. Opsahl's, Ms. Rickett's, and Mrs. Schulz's classes learned that firefighters do, indeed, use Algebra when they are on the job. Students saw algebraic equations in actions as they aimed a fire hose, checked the water pressure, and learned the ins-and-outs of "firefighter math." Thank you for the San Bernardino City Fire Department for making this visit possible.
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Mesa View's CJSF/Builders Club sponsored a toy drive this holiday season. The last day to turn in a donation was Thursday, December 15. Each donated toy earn a raffle ticket good towards a drawing taking place on Friday, December 16. One iPod Shuffle and two gift cards, all donated by Target, were given away to three lucky winners.
Student Council sponsored "Holiday Musical Chairs" at lunch on Wednesday.
Zach B. (on left) and Tanner D. (at right) were this year's winners in the Advanced Studies Marble Maze Competition. What did they have to do? Drop a red marble into the top of a box and somehow have a blue marble come out of the bottom of the box in exactly 20 seconds. That's what Zach and Tanner built, to near perfection. Their marble maze came in at 19.85 seconds, the best time of the group! Well done, guys.
Mesa View's high-quality, hardbound, full-color 2011-2012 Yearbook is now on sale. Click here to download an order form. Books are $40 until January. Act now and get the discounted, early bird price. Contact Yearbook Advisor Cherina Betters if you'd like to purchase a name plate, a student ad, or a business ad in the latest yearbook. Ms. Betters is also selling a few copies of last year's book at a discount. Ask for information if you are interested.
Click here to add your information to the Carpool Listing.
Click here to view the information in the Carpool Listing.
Families may use this information at their discretion and on their own to find rides. The school does not coordinate carpool matches or contacts.
ABI is the district's website where students and parents can see student grades and assignments. It is the best tool for tracking student progress. ABI is open for parents and students, using the "ABI" link in the toolbar above.To access ABI, every parent and student will have to "Create A New Account" before they can see any information. You can download the helpful "Creating A New Account" guide by clicking here. If you have trouble, please contact our registrar at renee_jones@ycjusd.k12.ca.us.
- An average tutoring assignment is made of two one-hour
sessions per week.
- The rate of pay is $10 an hour.
- Pay directly to the tutor.
For more information, please contact Karen Trathen at YHS, 797-0106 Extension 1135.
Welcome to Mesa View Middle School! We look forward to the opportunity each day to work with middle school students as they prepare for high school and beyond. Our job is to prepare our students to be productive leaders, learners, and citizens of the 21st Century. We emphasize this in our motto: "Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow."
In our mission statement, we are dedicated to:
• Focusing on student learning and rigorous standards through the use of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, technology, and oral, visual, & written communication skills.
• Fostering academic and personal responsibility based upon respect, integrity, commitment, patience, honesty, perseverance, and tolerance.
• Providing positive leadership experiences that promote social awareness and contribute to the school and the community.
• Developing student self awareness of individual strengths, interests, and personal health so students are prepared for their future.
We believe that all stakeholders – students, parents, community members, and staff – play critical roles in our school community. Students are at the center of every decision we make. Mesa View has the very highest academic and behavioral standards. We teach, model, and expect students to demonstrate positive character traits such as trustworthiness, commitment, respect, and responsibility. We have created a safe environment in which all individuals have a sense of belonging and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Our primary focus is that of offering a strong academic foundation so that Mesa View students have the tools they need to succeed in high school and what they do after high school. We firmly believe that all adolescents can learn and that it is our duty to foster this learning. We believe that all middle school students need to leave us with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the skills associated with the four core subject areas: English, Algebra, social studies, and science. Mesa View’s staff is a highly experienced group of professional, dedicated, and knowledgeable educators and support personnel. The staff works collaboratively to help students learn, discover, and extend their learning in and outside of the classroom.
Mesa View students will be fully prepared to participate in our technologically-advanced, 21st Century society. Mesa View has a modern technological infrastructure that supports the most current computer, multimedia, and networked technology programs. Our technology plan serves as a blueprint for preparing students and staff for the demands and expectations of a rapidly-changing world.
In our wish to teach the whole student, Mesa View also emphasizes the arts, community service, and going “above and beyond.” Mesa View students have the opportunity to participate in a vibrant middle school band and choir program. As a way of extending their learning, students may choose to participate in the PTSA Reflections program, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities, First in Math, and other enrichment opportunities. Students also have access to various visual and performing arts programs. Student Council, Digital Media, and Yearbook offer leadership and community service opportunities. In addition, Mesa View offers a rich curriculum for advanced learners. Students have the opportunity to enroll in our unique Advanced Studies course. Additionally. Mesa View's "Honors Option" program allows students to deeply explore an academic area of their choosing (with teacher support). These, and all of the elements that make up Mesa View, showcase our desire to be the best possible middle school for our students, their families, and our local community.
