MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
January 19-23, 2026
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
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NO SCHOOL
School is out on Monday, 1/19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
New This Week:
Spelling Bee
Talent Show
CANCELLED - Band Concert
Art Club Session 3
PTC Meeting
Superhero Quote - “Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul I swear . . . until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share . . . I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” – Superman
Mustangs of the Week - Congratulations to Vincenzo Leone, Mary Elwell, Colin Patrick, Emily Wilczxynski, Jaelynn Hunter, and Kingston O'Neal as our Mustangs of the Week!!
1,000,000 Word Reader - Congratulations to all of our million-word readers!
Accelerated Reader Words - As of Friday, we have read 198,841,297 words this year according to our AR Quizzes.
IXL Math Problems - As of Friday, we have answered 1,355,439 math problems on IXL. We are just getting started!
GO MUSTANGS!!
STUDENT NEWS
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th, is the third Monday in January when we honor the Reverend and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To learn more, see the video below.
Spelling Bee - Are you a great speller? The 44th annual El Dorado County Spelling Bee is coming up in May and we are forming our two Marina Village teams. 6th grade try-outs will be on Jan. 29 during lunch in room 12. 7th and 8th grade try-outs will also be on Jan. 29, but after school in room 31. See Mrs. Goertz or Mrs. Samrick with any questions.
Marina's Got Talent!- It is time to show off your talents, Marina, at this year's Talent Show! The talent show will be held on March 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Auditions will be held on 2/23 and 2/24 in room 24 from 2:30 to 3:30. See Mrs. Olson or Mr. Williams if you have questions.
Marina Bands - The band performance that was scheduled for 1/20 has been cancelled.
Art Club Session 3 - The third session of our Art Club is about to begin! See the flyer below.
Sweatpants/Sweatshirts - Are you interested in sweatpants or sweatshirts (considered Spirit Wear) that can be worn in PE class? Purchase those items all year long online. They cannot be ordered in the office:
ATHLETICS
Girls Basketball
1/20 - MV vs. Camerado Springs
1/22 - MV at Rolling Hills
Boys Soccer
1/20 - MV vs. Camerado Springs
1/22 - MV at 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
PTC Meeting - The next Parent Teacher Committee meeting will be in the conference room on Wednesday, 1/21, at 12:00 PM. All are welcome!
8th-grade parents - Your help is needed to plan the promotion party! Please attend our first planning meeting in the library at Marina Village on Tuesday, January 27th from 5:30 - 6:30. Join a committee to plan food, games, music, prizes, etc... to make it a great experience for your promoting 8th graders! Please contact Irene Bezzerides at ifsaigh@yahoo.com for more information or to let her know that you are interested.
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
EDUHSD Open Enrollment - The El Dorado Union High School District is offering a Limited Open Enrollment to El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School and Union Mine High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The limited open enrollment is open to incoming 9th graders who would like to attend El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School, or Union Mine High School but who do not reside in the school’s attendance boundary. The El Dorado Union High School District will accept Limited Open Enrollment Applications beginning Monday, December 1, 2025. The deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm. For the enrollment forms, CLICK HERE.
SAGE Map Contest - In honor of National Geography Awareness Week, this contest was introduced to promote a better understanding of the importance of geography in our world and to encourage the creative talents of the youth in our community. For information about how you can compete: CLICK HERE.
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