MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
May 18 - 22, 2026
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
Embedded Files
REPORT BULLYING WETIP.COM
OR 1-800-78-CRIME (27463)
New This Week:
Yearbooks
Track Winners and Records
Minimum Day - Friday, May 22nd, will be a minimum day. Students will be released at 11:50 AM.
Superhero Quote - “All right, I’m only going to say this once . . . Booyah!” – Cyborg
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Juna Sanford, Gabriel Foster, Layla Golfieri, Bryce Miller, Grant Willis, and Gianna Fellows as our Mustangs of the Week!!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to William Auvil, Emily Brannan, Jackson Cashman, Fhalem Keegan, Jackson Lancaster, Amelia Lenehan, Siddharth Murthy, Ruth O Sullivan, Makena O'Neal, Laura Scheibmeir, Jeremy Seeba, Leah Tran, and Olivia Valenty as our newest million-word readers!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 380,102,023 words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 2,052,640 math problems on IXL.
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
Yearbooks - Yearbooks will be distributed on Monday during student's PE classes. It is a common practice to write messages to friends in their yearbooks. Be sure that your messages are positive and school-appropriate. Any inappropriate drawings or messages may require the offending student to purchase a replacement yearbook.
Library Reminders - Reminder that all library books, textbooks and any late fees, repair fees or replacements fees need to be paid BEFORE you can collect your yearbooks. 8th graders, your library account needs to be completely cleared before attending the promotion party or going to Sunsplash.
ATHLETICS
Track and Field
Here are the highlights and results from the 2026 FAL Track & Field Championships. It was a FANTASTIC season for our Marina Village Mustangs!
Foothill Athletic League Team Champions
7th Grade Boys
8th Grade Girls
Gold Medalist
7th Grade Boys 4x100M Relay: Anthony Estrada, Beckett Greene, Pedro Martinez & Jax Sheets
7th Grade Boys 4x400M Relay: Anthony Estrada, Pedro Martinez, Ethan Wilson & Jonathan Slade
8th Grade Girls 4x100M Relay: Stephanie Gurtcheff, Jayla Jennings, Taylor Sheldon & Alyssa Thum
8th Grade Girls 4x400M Relay: Stephanie Gurtcheff, Sawyer Hodson, Lux Chavez & Kate Bond
7th Grade Boys 400M - Anthony Estrada
8th Grade Girls 400M - Sawyer Hodson
7th Grade Boys 100M - Beckett Greene
8th Grade Girls 100M - Stephanie Gurtcheff
7th Grade Boys 800M - Ethan Wilson
7th Grade Boys 200M - Beckett Greene
8th Grade Girls 200M - Stephanie Gurtcheff
7th Grade Boys Long Jump - Beckett Greene
Silver Medalist
6th Grade Girls 4x100M Relay: Emma Jordan, Harper Kirin, Josie Simpson & Charla Sinagra
6th Grade Girls 4x400 Relay: Lucy Johnson, Harper Kirin, Josie Simpson & Madison Beraha
6th Grade Boys 4x400M Relay: Elijah Hatfield, Preston Hines, Jordan Jones & Jibran Subedar
6th Grade Girls 1600M - Holland Mackovic
7th Grade Girls 1600M - Kimi Madsen
7th Grade Boys 1600M - Bryce Miller
6th Grade Girls 400M - Josie Simpson
8th Grade Girls 100M - Alyssa Thum
6th Grade Boys 800M - Jordan Jones
7th Grade Boys 800M - Michael Cerrona
8th Grade Girls 800M - Lux Chavez
8th Grade Boys 800M - Alex Gurtcheff
7th Grade Boys 200M - Anthony Estrada
6th Grade Girls High Jump - Violet Worbets
7th Grade Boys High Jump - Michael Cerrona
8th Grade Girls Long Jump - Sawyer Hodson
Bronze Medalist
8th Grade Girls 60M Hurdles - Kate Bond
7th Grade Boys 1600M - Jordan Jones
8th Grade Girls 1600M - Penny Siegfried
6th Grade Girls 400M - Emma Jordan
7th Grade Boys 400M - Ethan Wilson
8th Grade Girls 400M - Kate Bond
7th Grade Boys 800M - Bryce Miller
8th Grade Girls Shot Put - Allison Oxford
6th Grade Girls Long Jump - Madison Beraha
7th Grade Boys Long Jump - Zac Miller
New School Records
7th Grade Boys 200 - Becket Greene: 25.30 (old record: 25.78 set in 2024)
7th Grade Boys Long Jump - Becket Greene 18' 5 1/2" (old record: 17'3 set in 2008)
8th Grade Boys 800 - Alex Gurcheff 2:12.76 (old record: 2:16 set in 2019)
8th Grade Girls 60M Hurdles - Kate Bond 10.43 (tied the school record set in 2008)
7th Grade Boys 4x100M: Anthony Estrada, Becket Green, Pedro Martinez & Jax Sheets 49.88 (old record: 50.57 set in 2024)
8th Grade Girls 4x100M: Stephanie Gurtcheff, Jayla Jennings, Taylor Sheldon & Alyssa Thum 52.62 (old record: 54.37 set in 2016)
8th Grade Girls 4x400M: Stephanie Gurtcheff, Kate Bond, Lux Chavez & Sawyer Hodson 4:32.23 (old record: 4:33.33 set in 2012)
Congratulations to all our athletes and coaches on an awesome season. Go Mustangs!
Summer Physicals
Get your physicals done over the summer if you plan on playing a sport next year. A summer physical is good for all sports throughout the school year.
GO MUSTANGS!!!
Athletics physical exam: If you plan on playing sports at Marina next school year, an annual sports physical exam is needed from each student, each school year. Make your appointment for summer and scan/email your signed and stamped form to koanderson@my.rescueusd.org. Athletic packet here with physical exam form included:
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
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
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
Happening now!
Ongoing Items
Cycling Safety - With the increase in concerns from the community and cycling accidents with injury, we want to share some information about helping students ride safely. Today, in our five-minute lunch chats, we talked about some bike safety basics. Below is a website from the CHP where you will find helmet and pedestrian safety videos. In addition, there is a link to a bicycle safety course that anyone can take. Below is a document from the El Dorado County Sheriff about electric bicycles, motorcycles, and motorized scooters. We hope this helps in preparing your students to be out on the their bikes.
Bike and Pedestrian Safety Page:
https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/Bike-and-Ped-Safety/
ELECTIVE REQUEST FORMS REMINDER: Current 6th and 7th grade families for next year was sent to students & parents April 24. Forms should be submitted by this Sunday, May 3. Here's the links:
Current 6th graders: https://forms.gle/UmfpT4UoKCoQcoNw7
Current 7th graders: https://forms.gle/4yxSkv2b8Ay72UDc6
Promotion Seating - Calling all 8th Grade Parents – Celebrate this special milestone with your graduating student at Marina Village Middle School’s 8th Grade Graduation on May 22!
Want the best view for photos in the front rows and a more comfortable experience?
Skip the long lines and secure reserved seating today. Reserved seating ensures you’ll have prime placement to capture every memorable moment (and get extra sleep that morning!).
Don’t wait—reserved seats will be finalized on May 4 (just 2.5 weeks before graduation).
Click here to reserve your seats now and guarantee your spot for this unforgettable day!
To Donate, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Fill out the form here to indicate preferences
Step 2 - To submit donation
a) Scan a QR Code below or press on the QR code from your mobile phone
b) Go to PayPal @MVMSPTC or
c) Go to Venmo @marinavillageptc
Thanks, Your PTC
Let’s keep the momentum going and make next year even better for Marina Village Middle School
If you have questions, please reach out!
Thanks,
Leslie Kostrikin
MVMS PTC President, 2025-2026
Big changes are coming to the MVMS PTC—and we need YOU!
As many of our incredible board members and volunteer chairs head off to high school with their students this fall, we have several key leadership roles opening up, including President, Vice President, Secretary, and more.
This is your chance to step in, get involved, and help shape an amazing experience for our kids, teachers, and school community. The PTC is behind so much of what makes MVMS special—from funding teacher classes to creating fun, memorable student activities alongside administration and student leaders.
If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to make a real impact (and have some fun doing it!), now’s the time. Complete the interest survey below and throw your hat in the ring—elections are May 13, so don’t wait!
Seventh Grade Immunizations: TDAP immunization is needed before the first day of school. Many of you have turned in this documentation proof to the MV Health Office over the past year, but if this hasn't been done, schedule that appointment this summer and turn in the proof to the MV Health Office after July 29, when the office is open from the summer break.
LIBRARY late fees or fines - Students with library late fees or fines can pay them using Omela or by bringing the payment to the library. All library fees and fines must be cleared by the end of the school year. https://omella.com/vu5wl
8th grade PROMOTION ACTIVITIES - Sunsplash, Wednesday, May 20 and Promotion Party, Friday, May 15, 6-7:30 pm. Blue permission slip for Sunsplash and $$ is due Friday, May 1. Waitlist will form starting Monday, May 4 for those who missed the deadline. https://omella.com/80bvs
Report abuse