MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
October 26-30, 2026
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New This Week:
Minimum Day on Friday
Red Ribbon Week
Costume Parade
Spirit Week
Fright Fest.
Girls' Soccer and boys' basketball games begin.
Minimum Day - Friday, 10/30, is a minimum day. Students will be released at 11:50 AM
Champion Quote - “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." Vince Lombardi, football coach
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Marcel Monestier, Claya Coyle, Ruth O'Sullivan, Dylan McDonald, Maddisen Henning, and Cameron Zupo as our Mustangs of the Week!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to Joseph Rhodes and all of our million-word readers!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 65,780,975 words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 374,351 math problems on IXL.
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
Red Ribbon Week - Hey Mustangs! This week is Red Ribbon Week, and we have some fun activities planned to celebrate! Red Ribbon Week honors Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a special agent who dedicated his life to fighting drug trafficking. Today, it’s the largest and longest-running drug prevention awareness program in the nation.
To kick things off, we’re starting a Red Ribbon Week with a presenter at lunch! Students will have the option to choose to listen to a presentation about the importance of drug abuse prevention in the MPR. We'll see you there!
Halloween Costume Parade - On Friday, October 30th, there is a minimum day. We will also have a costume parade at the end of the day where students can show off their costumes and view the decorated doors of teachers' classrooms. Some candy will be provided to students to take home with them at the end of the day. Students with known allergies to consumables should be aware of the event and should be advised to make wise choices about the candy they keep. Students may wear their costumes but may not wear masks or face paint to school. Students may not bring any type of prop that resembles a weapon. We look forward to this fun event!
Spirit Week - We have a spirit week for Red Ribbon Week! Here are the dress-up days:
Monday: All Red Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Jersey Day
Thursday: Fall Colors Day
Friday: Halloween - Wear your Halloween costume
Family Fright Fest! - On Friday, October 30th, we have our Family Fright Fest from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Marina! Join us for games, food trucks, and fun! See the flyer below for infomation
ATHLETICS
Girl's Soccer
All home games are played at Promontory Park
- 10/27 MV vs. Folsom
- 10/29 MV vs. Sutter
Boys Basketball
- 10/27 MV at Mitchell
- 10/29 MV vs. Sutter
Marina Village Athletic Packet
Paquete atlético de Marina Village
Students need one athletic packet per year for sports. Completed packets must be turned in no later than noon on the first tryout day. Packets will not be accepted after 12:00 PM on tryout days. There are no exceptions.
GO MUSTANGS!!!
PARENTS
Calling All Parent Volunteers! - We need your help making our November events a success! We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand at two upcoming events:
11/12 – 100 Merit Celebration: Help grill and serve hot dogs for our students starting at 10AM
11/16 – Golf Tournament: Help with day-of event activities and execution.
Whether you can spare a little time or a few hours, we'd love your help! Sign up today and help make these events a success! https://forms.gle/RvyiHCvb4nhhmpyB8
Flyers
Enrichment and Clubs
Art Club
The Art club meets on Fridays from 2:15 to 3:15 in room 32. The club will begin on October 2nd 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 - Chess club is held in room 27, from 2:15-3:15 PM on Thursdays. Come and join in the fun!
This is school-sponsored club
Choir Club
Session 1 of the Choir Club begins, Wednesday, 8/26 from 1:15-2:15 in the MP room. This session will end on 9/30. To sign up, email Gina Fellows at sing.to.gina@gmail.com
This is school-sponsored club
Drama Club
Students interested in joining and participating in the fall session of Drama Club, there is an informational meeting for students on Tuesday, September 8th in Room 13. It will be 2:30-3:00. Audition applications will be handed out at that time. Auditions for the fall performance will be on Thursday September 10th, 2:30-4:30, in Room 13. Audition applications will be due at your audition. Drama Club is open to all students and acting levels! Please see or email Ms. Oliver with any questions.
This is school-sponsored club
Hands4Hope
Hands4Hope - Joining Marina Village Hands4Hope Club is a great way to make a difference, build leadership skills, and connect with other students who care about their community! Club members work together to identify local needs, plan and lead service-learning projects, volunteer in the community, and develop skills they can use now and in the future. Whether you’re passionate about helping others, looking for leadership opportunities, or simply want to get involved, there’s a place for you at Hands4Hope! Our info meeting is September 2nd after school (1:10-2:00) in room 2! Join us to learn more!
This is a county-sponsored club
Honor Society
Honor Society - The 2026-2027 Honor Society has formed! If you are an 8th grader and want to grow in the four pillars of Honor Society (character, leadership, service, and academics), then you should apply. Honor Society is like leadership for the larger community, including having Lake Forest kindergarten buddies. Honor Society is no longer taking applications.
This is school-sponsored club
Math Club
Math Club - Hey students! Do you like math and problem solving? If so, you belong in Math Club! Math Club is starting Friday, October 16th (date change) in Mrs. Merrill’s room, 23. It will be held every Friday, from 2:15-3:00. We will be learning strategies for AMC8 and playing fun math games and solving puzzles related to math. We will also be solving challenging problems together, so you will not feel stuck on anything. All students interested in Math Club are welcome to join!
This is school-sponsored club
One Green Step (Garden Club)
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
7th Grade Movie Making Club
Marina has a new Film Club starting! Founded by Zoe Stamos, this club meets every Thursday during seventh grade lunch. Activities include filming, group planning, drawing, editing, and composing soundtracks.
This is student created club
Ongoing Items
Spirit Wear - Online spiritwear is now available for purchase at https://mvms-ptc.square.site/
Foothill Girls Softball League – Spring Registration Opens Sept 15! Registration for the Spring season opens September 15th and runs through December 31st! Foothill Girls Softball welcomes players ages 5+ (beginner to experienced) across El Dorado County. Come learn the game, make friends, and have fun!
Ages: 5 to 18 (Pre-K through High School)
Registration Window: Sept 15 – Dec 31
Details & Sign-ups: https://www.fgsl.org/springrecreation 12/17/26
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