DVMS Q&A Session to Help You with SRVUSD Declaration
To help your decision with Hybrid or Remote for the semester starting January 2021, Mrs. Ingram, DVMS Principal, will be hosting online sessions next week.
8th grade ads DUE November 20th! Don't miss your opportunity to congratulate your 8th grader on their accomplishments. See the attached Yearbook flyer for details.
Would you like to help your child be in the yearbook this year? We are asking for submissions on a wide variety of topics - one is sure to fit your student! Students that submit a response and include a great photo are HIGHLY likely to be published! The many topics can be found here. Pick a topic that you think is "less popular" and you increase your chances even more. This is the historic, don't miss book of your student's school career!
Order New Winter Spirit Wear Before Thanksgiving Break!
Log on TODAY and get some holiday shopping done early!
Book Fair Coming - Nov 30 - Dec 11
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.
Committee Forming for Spring Festival Around the World
Interested in helping our Inclusion and Diversity Committee to plan and present a virtual Festival Around the World in mid-March 2021? Contact Shakeela Hurt.
Pandemic Parenting
From our Health & Wellness Chair
The pandemic has left many parents struggling with unprecedented challenges and the need to maintain a new norm. Our friends at Teen Esteem (www.teenesteem.org) have put together a list of trips and key strategies which will help reduce overall anxiety and enhance emotional well-being of your children. For more information and helpful tips click here.
Elks Lodge Essay Contest
Middle school students are invited to participate in this year's essay contest "How Can Patriotism Be Demonstrated" by the Elks of America, and is sponsored locally by the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge No. 1811.
The info will also be sent via Peachjar to families. If you or your teachers have a question, please contact Mike Schaaf. See here for details. All essays should be received no later than December 15, 2020.
Reminder: Free for All Student Meal Program
Available for pick-up at DVMS!
The Free For All Meals program has been extended through June 30, 2021.
What does this mean for our SRVUSD Families? Any parent with children 18 years and under can pick up a breakfast and lunch meal at one of our designated meal locations for free. Vegetarian options are available. No food is wasted, and this is open to all SRVUSD families. Parents unable to pick up student meals should contact Child Nutrition (srvusdeats@srvusd.net) for accommodations. This is a wonderful service for our kids and community. Visit the Child Nutrition website for the most up to date information including pick up locations, menus, heating instructions, and FAQs.
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.
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