MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
April 6-7, 2026
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
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New This Week:
Spring Break
CAST Testing is coming up
Math Teacher Position
Incoming sixth grade parent night
Spring Break
Spring break will be from March 30 to April 6. School resumes Tuesday, April 7th.
Superhero Quote - “If the prospect of living in a world where trying to respect the basic rights of those around you and valuing each other simply because we exist are such daunting, impossible tasks, then what sort of world are we left with? And what sort of world do you want to live in?” – Wonder Woman
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Conway Greer, Kyla Kaplan, Thomas Drever, Aria Dunning, Elise Kostrikin, and Dawson Day as our Mustangs of the Week!!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to Lucia Fay Hartley, Aurora Munoz, Sahana Punnamaraju, and all of our million-word readers!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 305,598,523words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 1,852,244 math problems on IXL.
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
CAST TESTING - 8th-grade students will take their state tests in science on April 15th, during their science classes. Last year, our students doubled the state average for those meeting and exceeding standards. All students will begin state testing for English and Math on April 22nd. We look forward to seeing our students improve this year.
Homework Club - Homework club will be canceled on April 7th, and will resume on April 9th. Thank you!
ATHLETICS
Boys Volleyball
4/7 MV at Rolling Hills
4/9 MV has a bye
Track and Field
4/9 MV at Ponderosa High School
GO MUSTANGS!!!
PARENTS
Math Teachers - Marina Village has a math teacher position for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. If you or anyone you know may be interested in applying, please see the posting on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2203149
Book Fair Helpers Needed!! - We’re excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair,
which starts May 11th and ends May 15th. Open each day from 7:30am-4pm (open until 6:30pm for Open House on May13th) at Marina Village Library.
This is the first time we have had a book fair at our school in years so students are very excited but we need volunteers to make it happen. Your help is crucial in making the Fair a truly unforgettable experience for our children. We hope you’ll consider offering your time
and talents to get it running!
CLICK HERE to sign up to help, and thank you!
Incoming Sixth Grade Parent Night - On April 13th, Marina will be hosting an incoming sixth-grade parent night over Zoom at 6:00 PM. A flyer with the Zoom link has been sent to our elementary schools. Please contact your teacher for the information.
Flyers
Yearbook News
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
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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