MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
March 23-27, 2026
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New This Week:
Battle of the Books
Oral Interpretation
Art Club Session 4
Superhero Quote - “A victory has more meaning when it is won by the force of your own arms, the ingenuity of your own brain!” – Thor
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Jack Bond, Isla Lambert, Cruz Werthman, Cecily Sebat, Hudson McKinsey, and Addison Carroll as our Mustangs of the Week!!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to and all of our million-word readers!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 297,425,838 words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 1,810,718 math problems on IXL.
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
Battle of the Books - Last Friday, our students competed against a number of other middle schools in the Battle of the Books Competition. 6th and 7th grade both won 1st place for their grade level, and 8th grade won 3rd place. The 7th grade won the overall championship and will be moving on to the countywide competition. GO MUSTANGS!
Oral Interpretation - Wednesday, March 25th, is the annual Oral Interpretation competition. Good luck, Mustangs!!
Spring Break - Spring Break will be March 30th through April 3. School will not be in session.
Art Club Session 4 - The fourth session of the art club is about to begin. See the flyer below and sign up in the front office!
ATHLETICS
Boys Volleyball
3/24 MV vs. Camerado Springs
3/26 MV at Sutter
Track and Field
MV at Cordova High School
GO MUSTANGS!!!
PARENTS
PTC Dine Out - Big Apple Bagel Dining for $. Wednesday. March 25th, 8am-2pm. Mention Marina when you order/checkout.
Flyers
Enrichment and Clubs
Art Workshop
Art Workshop
The Art club meets on Fridays from 2:15 to 3:15 in room 32. The club will begin on September 12th and each session is limited to 15 students. There will be four sessions this year and students may sign up in the office.
This is a school-sponsored club
Chess Club
Chess Club - Make your move and join Chess Club! Learn about and play chess on Thursdays, from 2:15 to 3:15 in room 27.
This is a school-sponsored club
Choir Club
Choir Club - The choir club is starting on September 10th! Please see the flyer below to join.
This is a school-sponsored club
Hands4Hope
Hands4Hope - Hands4Hope is having an informational meeting on September 3rd, right after school. Come and see how you can help your community.
This is a county-sponsored club
Honor Society
Honor Society - Honor Society is beginning! Marina Village Honor Society focuses on character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Members will meet at school 1-2 times a month during lunch to work on projects that benefit our community. There will also be opportunities for fun! To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
be in 8th Grade during the 2025-26 school year
earned a 4.0 GPA during the third trimester of 7th Grade (B in advanced math is OK)
Teachers agree that you demonstrate positive character traits in class.
If you would like to be considered for membership in the Marina Village Honor Society, please fill out this form by August 22nd: Honor Society application
See Mrs. Samrick in room 31 with any questions.
This is a school-sponsored club
Lunch Bunch
This is a school-sponsored club
Math Club
Math Club - Math club begins in room 23 on Friday, September 26. Join us for some problem solving, puzzles, and strategies to succeed in math competitions.
One Green Step
Garden Club is back this year with a new name, One Green Step, and is running during lunches! Ms. Gina is running it we are excited to continue having our students work on the beautification and functionality of our garden. Come and join us in creating this beautiful space!
This is district-sponsored club
Theater Club
Beginning on September 11th. See the flyer below.
Ongoing Items
Spring Enrichment Class Registration is Now Open! - Sign up your student for an after-school enrichment experience. Marina Village Middle School has some of the best enrichment classes in El Dorado Hills. These classes are high-quality, engaging, fun classes that students can't wait to join again and again. The spring classes include the International Food Table, R/C Stem Program, and Mixed-Media Art Studio classes. Get your spot in one of these popular classes!! CLICK HERE! to Register.
PTC Online Silent Auction is Live! - PTC Online Silent Auction is Live!
The MVMS PTC online auction fundraiser is live through March 31st! We are adding new options weekly, featuring a great mix of donations for parents and families. We’re incredibly grateful to our local businesses for their generous contributions in support of our school, students, teachers, and families.
Be sure to check it out and come back weekly to not miss out! We'll have a fun set of donations from our teachers and Mr. Cambridge that we'll share next week.
We hope that you enjoy reviewing the amazing and wide array of donations from our local businesses, from sushi restaurant gift cards to museum tickets and fun events. Explore here to Bid or Buy Now:
https://givebutter.com/c/9IPyhJ/auction
Thank you for supporting MVMS and our community.
— Your MVMS PTC
REMINDER: EDCOE Share Your Voice: Parent & Caregiver Survey – $25 Digital Gift Card
Hello families and caregivers,
The Redwood Institute of Social Research (RISR), the El Dorado County Commission for Youth and Families, First 5 El Dorado, and the Early Care & Education Planning Council (LPC) at EDCOE invite parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12 to complete a brief survey about your experiences with childcare—including infant care, preschool, transitional kindergarten (TK), before/after‑school programs, and vacation care.
Here are the details:
Survey takes 15–20 minutes
One response per household
Receive a $25 digital gift card upon completion
Survey closes March 31, 2026
You can access the survey here: tinyurl.com/EDNA26
Or you may scan the QR code on the postcard. Please DO NOT post the link or postcard on social media. This helps prevent scammers, protect family information, and ensure the integrity of our data.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help guide planning and decision‑making for families across our county. Thank you for taking the time to share your voice.
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