MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
October 6-10, 2025
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
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New This Week:
Volleyball and Cross Country Finals
**Superhero Quote - “You only have your thoughts and dreams ahead of you. You are someone. You mean something.” – Batman
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Ethan Ziese, Hartley Lucia Fay, Kyndra Robbins, Landon Ross, Jazara Kuzia, and Sullivan Minto as our Mustangs of the Week!!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to Diana Ciubotaru and all of our million-word readers!
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 576,542 math problems on IXL. We are just getting started!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 65,897,261 words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
Basketball Tournament for 7th and 8th Grades - A lunch time basketball tournment will start a week from Tuesday for 7th and 8th grade students during lunch. 8th grade will be a 5 on 5 full court game and 7th will be a 3 on 3 half court game. Provide Ms. Cathy your team name and the names of your players this week. The tournament begins on Tuesday, October 14th.
Frightfest - This year's FrightFest will be on Thursday, October 23. Mark your calendar and more information will be coming out in future newsletters.
Reminders from the Student Handbook
Personal Property - The school will not be responsible for items that are stolen, lost or damaged. Students are asked to leave items that are valuable or special at home. Students should never bring large sums of money to school. Students should NOT leave backpacks, wallets, or purses unattended. To reduce classroom disruptions, birthday and other celebratory items should not be brought to school. Sports equipment including balls shall not be brought from home. NO FIDGET CUBES, FIDGET SPINNERS OR OTHER ITEMS MAY BE USED WITHOUT EXPLICITE PERMISSION.
ATHLETICS
Cross Country:
10/7 Cross Country Finals at Folsom High School
Girls' Volleyball:
10/6 - 6/7th Playoffs at Folsom Middle
10/7 - 8th Playoffs at Folsom Middle
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
Athletic Packets for Basketball and Soccer - Athletic packets for the upcoming boys basketball and girls soccer season are due soon. Tryouts for these fall sports begin on October 14th, and packets are due no later than 12:00 PM on October 14th. Students will not be eligible to try out or play on the teams if packets arrive after the due date.
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.
Flyers
Calling all music-loving students and families! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18 th from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. PDT!
Oak Ridge Music Boosters wants to make sure you have heard about this exciting opportunity for students and families to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of music, energy and community at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills.
We are proud to host the Western Band Association (WBA) Marching Band Competition right here in our home stadium for the first time! This special event will feature 14 high school bands and over 1,300 talented performers. There’s even a special exhibition performance by the Wolf Pack Marching Band from the University of Nevada, Reno! While you’re experiencing an electrifying showcase of precision, artistry and sound, you
can also:
Grab dinner and snacks at the concession stand or food trucks. Browse booths highlighting local arts programs and community music vendors. This promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to support youth music education and see some of the best marching bands in action, all in one place! We hope to see you there.
Find out more about the event, including the schedule at the WBA website. Ticket purchase information will be available here. Proceeds benefit Oak Ridge Music Department.
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Ongoing Items
SOLAR PROJECT
Shaded areas will be blocked
The hashed area will only be open most of the day but will occassionally need to be closed due to some construction work.
UPDATED on October 2, 2025
Green - Parking Area all day, every day
Purple - Open most of the day but closed occassionally for work at the top of the parking lot.
Blue - Traffic flow during when the upper part of the lot is closed.
Shoe Drive - Grown out of your shoes? Let’s see how many gently used pairs we can collect between now and Thanksgiving break with a goal of 100 bags! Donated shoes will be sent to developing countries where small business owners can sell them to support their families and grow their communities. Bring shoes to your first period class, and Honor Society will take care of the rest! The class that collects the most shoes will earn an amazing prize! See the flyer below for more information!
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