Be cool and immunize your child in time for school. Immunization shots are happening at the Dona Ana County Public Health Office 1170 N. Solano, Las Cruces NM 88001. No appointment needed July 18 through July 22. Limited walk in appointments also available on: June 3,10, 17 and 24, from 9-11am and 1-3:30 pm. July 1, 8, 15 and 29, from 9-11am and 1-3:30pm Call for appointment on all other days (575) 528-5006. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/1bqvb
Hi MVLA! Get your chess on!
DEPICT Summer Program for HS students starts June 6-17.
Interested in doing more with Creative Writing, Performance Arts, and Computer Science? Join the DEPICT team and be the creator of new technologies!
Applicants must be rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, submit an online application, be in good academic standing, and able to attend camp every day. Preference will be given to student who took creative writing this school year at Las Cruces and Organ Mountains High School.
This camp provides a broad foundation for computer science, to empower our area high school students in CS and computational thinking. This camp is not geared towards advanced students in computer science.
Summer stipends ($$$) will be provided to accepted participants, who attend camp every day and participate in the camp activities. Lunch and all supplies will be provided.
Camp starts June 6-17, 2022, Monday - Friday 10am-3 pm (times may change slightly). Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde52So6Unsiki0hYB8L050lykd33_t5HBsj-k6YmdGAD86_w/viewform
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics son los materiales de instrucción para apoyar la instrucción de matemáticas en la escuela primaria. ¡Nos complace compartir que su estudiante puede continuar accediendo a los componentes en línea durante el mes de junio! ¡Hemos visto un crecimiento increíble de los estudiantes que trabajan en su pase de instrucción personalizada solo de 30 a 49 minutos por semana! ¡Su estudiante puede continuar aprendiendo durante el verano con lecciones i-Ready y juegos de aprendizaje! La instrucción personalizada de i-Ready proporciona a los estudiantes lecciones basadas en su nivel de habilidad y necesidades individuales, para que puedan aprender al ritmo que sea adecuado para ellos. Estas lecciones son divertidas e interactivas para mantener a su estudiante interesado mientras aprende. Los juegos de aprendizaje para matemáticas permiten a los estudiantes practicar matemáticas de manera divertida y atractiva, ayudándolos a desarrollar una visión positiva de las matemáticas. Haga clic aquí para más información: https://5il.co/1bf9q
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics are the instructional materials to support math instruction in elementary. We are excited to share that your student can continue to access the online components through the month of June! We’ve seen amazing growth from students who work on their Personalized Instruction pass just 30-49 minutes per week! Your student can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and Learning Games! i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math.
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Trivia Night to help LCPS teachers is set for Wednesday, June 8 at the Game II beginning at 6:30 p.m. Trivia will be on the patio so dress appropriately.
Come defend your title, redeem yourselves or join in the fun for the first time!
Teams consist of 4 members for a fee of $55. You may register more than one team at a time. All team members will be registered under the name of the person who completes this process.
Register your team here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/las-cruces-public-schools-foundation/trivia-night-june-8 or text TriviaJune to 44321.
For questions, contact Michael at 575-640-1923 or send an email to lcpsfoundation2@hotmail.com.
Click here to download flyer and register: https://5il.co/1b2of.
All proceeds support $100 to supply mini-grants for LCPS teachers.
Good Morning MVLA. On this last day of school, please have students leave their backpacks at home. Anyone who brings bags to school will need to turn them into the office until dismissal. Dismissal is at 11:30. Students will be able to grab a lunch to take with them today.
Good afternoon MVLA! Tomorrow is the last day of school. Dismissal time will be at 11:30. Students will be able to grab a lunch to take with them as they get picked up.
Hi MVLA Parents! Are you concerned that you do not know enough about Vaping and the dangers of Vaping?
Mary Morgan has agreed to do a final vaping presentation this coming Friday, May 27, 2022 at 06:30 p.m. at 1122 Sixth St. in Las Cruces, NM. Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested. They may RSVP to 915-317-9428.
Hi MVLA! Tomorrow is Field Day. Please make sure students wear clothes that can dry quickly, but that they are not wearing swimsuits. Towels, hats and sunscreen are advisable. Donations of popsicles or Gatorades are welcome.
PMG Summer Hours and Test to Stay - Beginning Thursday, May 26th, PMG will be operating drive through locations at LCHS, MHS and OMHS from 7a-6p. They will be open May 26th and 27th, closed 30th and 31st for Memorial Day and open back up for students and staff and those participating in ELT, ESY and High School Summer School at LCHS, MHS, OMHS from June 1-30th.
There will be NO TEST TO STAY the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25th. There WILL BE Test to Stay available during ELT, ESY and High School Summer School.
Star Trek v Star Wars Day MVLA!!
Parents if you would like to see pics from our 8th grade celebration, check out our newsletter!
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Are you looking for something new and exciting? Are you certified in Social Studies? MVLA is hiring for the 22-23 School Year. Submit your application TODAY!
Looking forward to tonight's 8th grade ceremony! 8th graders dress to impress!! Can't wait!!
Come to the Downtown Plaza to support our Amazing students participating in the Kids Can competition!!!
NMSU Verizon Summer Camp - Every student deserves access to a better future. That’s why we’ve launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program– an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required. The program takes place over the course of two 3-week sessions. June 27 - July 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Session 1: Boys | Session 2: Girls. • The program will take place in person. Registrants will be notified by the program director regarding the specific details of the program. • Lunch will be provided (if in person). • The program is inclusive and welcomes all genders and nonbinary youth. • Free for students. •Transportation will be provided in varying locations. Click the link to download this flyer: https://5il.co/1ajw4. To register, visit https://bit.ly/STEMAchievers
Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Poetry Contest Award Ceremony - Did you know that the late LCPS Superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo, was a poet? In order to honor her legacy, there will be an award ceremony for the best poem held on May 12, 2022, arrival for guests will be at 2:15 p.m. in the Commons area at Organ Mountain High School, located at 5700 Mesa Grande Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The top three student winners will be reading aloud their winning poems. Ben Trujillo from the Dr. Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation will be there to hand the students their cash prizes. A jury of five area English teachers chose the following winners: $500 First Place goes to Mariana Tablon for her poem “Self-Sabotage”, $250 Second Place goes to Delilah Garcia for her poem “Overwhelmed”, and $100 Third Place goes to Melaina Mittel for her poem “The Lies Are Before the Foothill.” For questions, please contact Tim Staley, area poet and educator, who oversaw this inaugural contest.
Las Cruces Public Schools will be hosting a job fair for educational assistants on May 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the TLC Learning Center located at 505 S. Main Street, Suite 400, Las Cruces, NM in the Doña Ana Room. To schedule an interview, contact Anisa Schomburg at aschomburg@lcps.net.
Good afternoon MVLA Families! As we wrap up the year, we are finding a lot of extra water bottles, abandoned jackets, etc.. Any items not picked up will be donated to Goodwill.
Also, please remind students to bring their devices charged and ready to go. We still have some end of year assessments happening.
Happy Tuesday!!