Volume 85 | October 23, 2020
Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, California
Calendar Reminders

  • 10/23 - 31: Red Ribbon Week, Spirit Days
  • 10/26: Picture Make-up Day, 1:30-3:00 pm
  • 10/26: Locker Room Pick-up for 7th & 8th Graders, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
  • 10/26: Food Drive Drop-off, 2-3 pm
  • 11/1 - 9: SR Rotary Club Online Auction benefiting SRVUSD
  • 11/2: School Recess - No School

DVMS hosts a public school calendar here. Subscribe to a Google Calendar or Apple iCal with Student Bell Schedule and Events.
Red Ribbon Week
  • 10/26- RE(A)DY to be drug-free! (wear red)
  • 10/27- Using drugs is crazy! (crazy hair)
  • 10/28- Too bright for drugs!(wear neon or bright colors)
  • 10/29- Our school is drug-free! (wear school spirit color)
  • 10/30- Scare Drugs away! (wear Halloween costumes)
Food Drive Drop Off Monday
We would love for all DVMS students to visit Diablo Vista Middle School on 10/26 to pick-up a red ribbon and support the Contra Costa Food Bank. We would love for you to donate a can of food between 2:00-3:00 PM. Please pull up to the curb and DVMS Leadership students will take your non-perishable donation.
Locker Room Pick-up
7th and 8th grade students: Come to campus Monday from 1:30 - 4 pm and pick up any items you left in your lockers. Ms. Keyser and Mr. Descombaz will be here to assist you.
Reflections Program
Thank you to all of the talented students who entered this year's PTSA Reflections Program! Students were thoughtful and creative in their personal reflections of this year's theme, "I Matter Because..." Look for the Virtual Showcase during the Week of November 9, where you will be able to view these amazing works of art!

DVMS PTSA is so proud of our awesome student artists!
Visual Arts
  • Risha B.
  • Olivia B.
  • Jessica C.
  • Ella K.
  • Maya M.
  • Ananya P.
  • Haley P.
Literature
  • SaiMonish B.
  • Sonya P.
  • Haley P.
  • Karisma S.
  • Roma S.
  • Sienna W.
Photography
  • Amanda H.
  • Kyle P.
  • Roma S.
Music Composition
  • Vikram H.
  • Mitra K.
  • Ananya P.
Choreography
  • Sydney H.
  • Braelyn S.
  • Film Production
  • Brandon C.
  • Caitlin T.
New this year, all participants were entered in a drawing for a chance to win a set of Apple AirPods! The winners will be announced next week, so stay tuned! Judging is next and winners in each category will move on to the Council Level of competition in November. Good luck to our DVMS artists!
High School Led Tutoring at DVMS
We are pleased to make you aware of a SRVUSD-approved peer-to-peer tutoring organization called Crementum that was founded by a former Diablo Vista student who is now at MVHS during the 2019-2020 school year. Crementum allows students in need of help to sign up for free tutoring sessions online and be paired with a knowledgeable peer from their school. Click here for more information or here to sign up.
Bring PE to Your Family Week
From our Health & Wellness Chair
Daily physical activity has many benefits for kids, such as increasing their energy, focus, and readiness to learn and reducing stress and anxiety. Being active is always important, but never more than during COVID-19. Physical activity has benefits for people of all ages, so helping families be active together is one of the goals of the campaign.

See Open Physical Education Network for more information as well as At Home Choice Board
Virtual Culture in the Community Celebration
2020 Culture in the Community Celebration through City of San Ramon
The 4th Annual Culture in the Community Celebration is virtual this year with the help of our community! We asked our community members to submit videos sharing their culture through music, dance, cooking, or interactive presentation. We received an amazing response and are looking forward to sharing these fantastic videos! Videos will be available at SR Culture in the Community beginning Friday, November 13 at 3pm.
Highlights include: 
  • Video presentations from over 20 different cultures including Dance and Music Performances and Cooking Demonstrations
  • Kids Craft Workshops
  • Poetry Workshop
  • Free Craft Kits (while supplies last)
Free Culture in the Community Craft Kit: Pickup a FREE Culture in the Community Craft Kit on November 10 from 3-5pm at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd.). Crafts are limited to the first 150 kids with a limit of 1 per person.

For more information Culture in the Community
From the Attendance Office
Please report all Absences to the Attendance Office (925-855-3379). For a Partial Day Absence (ie Ortho 10:00-12:00), please also notify the Attendance Office when your child has resumed Remote Learning. Take a picture of the Dr/DDS/Ortho/Etc. office's visit note and email it to Mrs. Hoover (Attendance) at lhoover@srvusd.net.

Also, a friendly reminder that Education Code AR 5113 States that all absences which are not cleared within two days after a student's return to school shall be recorded as unexcused (CUT).
Reminder: Free for All Student Meal Program
Available for pick-up at DVMS!

Breakfast/Lunch Meals
  • Any parent with children 18 years old and under can pick up a breakfast & lunch meal at DVMS for free. Parents do not have to pre-order.
  • Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options will be available
  • Meals will be distributed on
  • Monday (2 breakfasts + 2 lunches)
  • Wednesday (3 breakfasts + 3 lunches)
  • Fridays (2 Breakfasts + 2 Lunches)
  • Serving times: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  • Parents unable to pick up student meals should contact Child Nutrition at 925-824-1808 or srvusdeats@srvusd.net to make other arrangements.
  • Child Nutrition Services will ensure families with children in need receive meals.

USDA Food Boxes
  • USDA Food Boxes will be available October 28.
  • The Child Nutrition Department does not control how many boxes will be available weekly nor does it have control over what is inside the produce boxes.
  • There is no charge for the food boxes.
  • The Child Nutrition Department is unable to take reservations of produce boxes; please arrive early if your family would like or needs a produce box.
  • Check the SRVUSD Child Nutrition website to check availability of food boxes week to week.

Due to safety concerns, families are asked to remain in their vehicles and in line when picking up food. Staff members will assist families in order. For complete information, please visit the Child Nutrition website and FAQs.
November DVMS Celebrates Gratitude
DVMS PTSA is proud to support the Student of the Month program. Every month, each teacher selects one student who exemplifies the monthly character trait. We have 10 new character traits to celebrate for our 20th Anniversary and beyond. See the Student of the Month School Year Calendar for details.

The trait for November is Gratitude.
Cast Your Ballots by Tuesday, November 3rd
Be an informed voter! Here are some non-partisan websites:  

• Voter’s Edge: https://votersedge.org/ca  
• Find your state legislators: http://www.legislature.ca.gov/your_legislator.html  
• Information about campaign contributions: http://powersearch.sos.ca.gov/
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