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MVA Newsletter
MVA Newsletter
March 22, 2026
Greetings MVA Community!
This newsletter comes out every Sunday evening to keep you informed of upcoming events and to celebrate highlights of recent happenings and celebrations. We also have a live link on the MVA Website. This week's KEY HIGHLIGHT include (click the title to jump to a section):
Peter and the Wolf Assembly - Wed, March 25
Peter and the Wolf Assembly - Wed, March 25
This Wednesday, our K-6 students will enjoy a live musical performance of Peter and the Wolf, sponsored by our PTSA. This is the story of Peter and the Wolf with each character represented by a different instrument of the woodwind quintet and will even feature our own student narrators! A perfect way for RCC to celebrate Music in Schools Month!
Spring Break is March 30 - April 6!
Spring Break is March 30 - April 6!
We hope you have a restful and fun-filled break!
School resumes Tuesday, April 7.
Class Baskets 2026.pdfTHANK YOU, DEAR COMMUNUITY!!
THANK YOU, DEAR COMMUNUITY!!
Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding as we revise plans for our biggest annual fundraiser. We will be incorporating the class baskets, teacher raffles, and silent auction at a future event in April. In addition, families will have the opportunity to participate in an online auction leading up to the event.
More details will be shared soon—stay tuned!
It is not too late for you to contribute donations to this event, if you wish. You can still donate to the Classroom Baskets - themed by grade level (see "Help Wanted" flyer for details)
5th, 7th, and 9th Grade Students and Families:
5th, 7th, and 9th Grade Students and Families:
Please see the attached letter regarding the required Physical Fitness Testing that will take place for your student this spring. Please contact your teacher if you have any questions.
2026 PFT Parent Letter .pdfMVA K - 3 EXTRAs for MARCH 2026
MVA K - 3 EXTRAs for MARCH 2026
Extras continue with great sessions this month!
Mar 4: Exploring Prisms with Dr. Karen - Students will learn how to bend light and see its component colors!
Mar 11: Ceramics with Mrs. Silva Part 1 - Students will start a multi-week project in clay by making small sculptures or vessels.
Mar 18: Improv Day - Students will have a chance to speak in front of the group, tell a joke, a monologue, do a Mad Lib.
Mar 25: Butter Making - Students will each make a bit of butter from cream, and some buttermilk, too!
We are so appreciative of Lesley Lay and Dustin Long, two wonderful parent volunteers and all they do to keep this enrichment experience running!
If you have questions, please reach out to Lesley Lay, Wednesday Extras coordinator: Leslay@cox.net
Scan the QR Code above or CLICK HERE
Don't miss the PTSA Association Meeting - April 29
Don't miss the PTSA Association Meeting - April 29
The following slate of prospective 2026-2027 Board of Directors will be presented to all PTSA members for approval at the PTSA Association Meeting on April 29th at Children's Night.
President – Stephanie Bonilla
Executive Vice President – OPEN. A member can be nominated from the floor at the association meeting
Secretary – OPEN. A member can be nominated from the floor at the association meeting
Treasurer – Jessica Hallinan
Fundraising Chair/Vice President – OPEN. A member can be nominated from the floor at the association meeting
Membership Chair/Vice President (Unit) – OPEN. A member can be nominated from the floor at the association meeting
Alternatively, we also have the following appointed positions available (appointed after the slate is approved):
Hospitality – OPEN.
Volunteer Coordinator / Family Engagement Chair – OPEN.
If you are interested in an open position, please reach out to Daniel Edwards at dedwards@ramonausd.net Sharon Sutton at ssutton@ramonausd.net or any other board member. To serve in any of the above positions, a member must have active membership for at least 30 days prior to the election.
SIXTH GRADE CAMP - May 4 - 8, 2026
SIXTH GRADE CAMP - May 4 - 8, 2026
Calling all RCMS 6th Graders! Get ready for an adventure! Sixth Grade Camp is a fun-filled tradition where you'll spend five days exploring science in nature at beautiful Camp Cuyamaca! Join your classmates and teachers for exciting learning experiences from May 4 to May 8th, 2026. Here's how to register:
Complete and return the registration packet (sent home, additional copies available in the office)
The pink Student Registration Health Form is due in the office by April 8th with a doctor's signature for all prescriptions AND over-the-counter medication.
All other required forms are due to the front office by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Camp payment is due before your student departs.
MVA Students: $325
Checks made payable to RUSD.
Financial assistance is available – please contact the school office if needed. We want everyone to join the adventure!
Want to learn more about the camp? Visit the official website HERE.
Ongoing Announcements and Reminders
Ongoing Announcements and Reminders
March Cafeteria Menus
March Cafeteria Menus
RCC March 2026 Menus.pdfEmergency Exit Only.pdfDear Kindergarten and First Grade Families,
I would like to bring your attention to a safety concern that we have noticed during arrival and student drop off time. Recently, the emergency exit gate near the Kindergarten and First Grade area has been used for entry and exit, and unfortunately the gate has been left open on several occasions.
This gate is designated as an emergency exit only and is not intended for daily use. When it is left open, it creates a safety concern for our students and campus supervision.
To help us ensure the safety and security of all children, we ask that families please enter and exit campus through the front of the school only. Using the designated entrance allows staff to better monitor who is coming on and off campus and helps us maintain a safe environment for everyone.
We appreciate your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students safe. If you notice the emergency gate open, please alert a staff member so it can be secured.
Thank you for your support,
Courtney Sawada, MVA Principal
Parent University
Parent University
New classes are opening soon, check it out.
March2026_Ramona_FlyerPU.pdfFor Belinda Kids Art Display Earth Day 2026.pdfSENIORS - the 2026 Scholarship Packet is HERE
SENIORS - the 2026 Scholarship Packet is HERE
2026 Senior Scholarship Application Packet.pdfMVA Applications are OPEN.
MVA Applications are OPEN.
Please share the attached information with friends and family who may be interested in Mountain Valley Academy. New student applications open February 2, 2026.
Copy of 2026-2027 RCC Flyer.pdf
MVA SENIORS! Class of 2026 Reminders
MVA SENIORS! Class of 2026 Reminders
Please check out the Class of 2026 Information with applicable links HERE. If you have questions please reach out to your advisor or Mrs. Sawada.
MVA Senior Information 2026 with notes.docxAcademic Standing Policy for MVA 8-12 Grades
Academic Standing Policy for MVA 8-12 Grades
MVA is a rare and unique place for learning. Our alternative school incorporates a non-threatening, flexible environment that fosters self-motivation and responsibility for students' own learning. Parents are considered partners in their child’s education, working actively with teachers for the good of the student.
We want to make sure that all students complete each semester earning full credits and are on track for graduation and beyond. We are here to provide extra support to students needing to raise their grades.
To participate in privileges associated with the Independent Study program, students must remain in good academic standing, with no more than two Ds and/or no Fs. Students not in good academic standing, will not be permitted to leave campus early without a parent signing out the student, study hall and tutorials will be required during any free periods, cell phone use will not be permitted while on campus, and the student will not be able to participate in extracurricular activities or school-sponsored events.
Please communicate often with your teachers and advisor to ensure your student is on track.
High School ADD / DROP Policy
High School ADD / DROP Policy
Adding a course must occur within the first two weeks of each semester. After two weeks, you will not be allowed to add any courses.
Students in grades 9 and 10 must take a minimum of six (6) classes. Students in grades 9 and 10 may not drop a course if it will take them below the 6 class minimum.
Courses may be dropped through the fourth (4th) week of each semester. By tracking the student progress/grade earned in each course, families have the opportunity to evaluate whether or not the student desires to continue to be enrolled in a specific class. MVA high school students have until the end of the fourth week of each semester to drop classes without earning a failing grade. Students who drop a class after the fourth week will have a Withdrawal/Fail on their transcript for that course.
If you have any questions regarding your student’s schedule, please make an appointment to meet with your advising teacher immediately.
25-26 MVA Yearbook flyer.pdf
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We are very happy to welcome volunteers to our campus.
Level One volunteers must go through a clearance process which includes: photo identification, negative tuberculosis test, the clearance process takes a few days. Pick up a volunteer packet in our main office if you are interested.
Level Two volunteers also require a physical and fingerprint clearance. Not all classrooms use parent volunteers, and some teachers prefer to wait a few weeks before introducing another adult in the classroom.
Just ask your child’s teacher how you can help if you are interested in volunteering.
RCC Volunteer Packet.pdf
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - Efficiently & Safely
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - Efficiently & Safely
Please take a moment to review the protocols below to ensure that we keep all students safe and maintain maximum efficiency.
It is no secret that our parking lot can be a challenge during drop off and pick up times. As we share the campus with our sister school, Mountain Valley Academy, we have strategically timed our RCMS and MVA arrival and dismissal times in order to minimize the traffic as much as possible. Please show extra grace and courtesy during the busiest times in the parking lot and follow these protocols:
The middle row in the parking lot is one way (southbound) only. If you pass through the middle parking row, please exit at the south into the inside lane for flowing traffic.
The inside lane is for flowing traffic only - students may not enter or exit cars from the inside lane, only the outside lane (curbside).
If using the pick up lane, you may only pick up at the curb in one of the 4 marked spaces. There is no loading unless your are in one of these 4 spaces.
Handicapped spaces are for vehicles with handicapped placards only. Please do not idle or park in these spaces unless you have a valid handicapped placard on display.
The school-side curb is for IMMEDIATE loading and unloading ONLY.
Please remain inside your vehicle when picking up at the curb. If your child is not yet able to get in the car and/or buckled on their own, you need to park and then walk up to meet your child.
If your student is not in front of the school ready and waiting for pick up, please park in an available parking space to wait for their arrival.
Please abide by all traffic laws. Do not enter the parking lot using the exit lane, and do not turn left when exiting the parking lot.
Pedestrians, please use the blue crosswalk in the parking lot to enter and exit campus. Do not walk in-between cars in the pick up line. This is not only dangerous for you and drivers, this also slows down the flow of traffic.
If a friend or family member is picking up your student, please make sure they are aware of and follow the parking lot protocols.
Please review the complete Ramona Community Campus Parking Lot Protocols HERE
MVA Bullying Prevention and Reporting
MVA Bullying Prevention and Reporting
We encourage our students to be up-standers and if they "See Something, Say Something" to reduce bullying on our campus. We investigate all instances of bullying that are reported to our school site. If there are any concerns please email our counselor, Ms. Bishop or Principal, Mrs. Sawada, and/or complete the bullying reporting form: Online Bullying Reporting Form (If you are a parent assisting your child with completing the form, you must be signed in to their student email.)
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