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MVA Newsletter
MVA Newsletter
January 25, 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):
Please participate in the RUSD LCAP Survey
Please participate in the RUSD LCAP Survey
RUSD wants to hear from you! The 2025-26 LCAP Survey is now open for your responses. Please note: It is very important that our district hears from our families participating in alternative programs like MVA! Your voice is critical!
WHAT: The LCAP Survey results are used to help create goals, inform our instructional practices, and guide our budgeting priorities. This survey helps us prioritize initiatives that will support our entire educational community, especially students.
WHO: ALL of our Educational Partners...RUSD teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members...YOU!
WHY: The information we gather is essential to the development of our three year strategic plan that guides the decision making and budget for the entire District.
HOW: The survey will be open from January 20 - February 6. The survey is accessible in both English and Spanish from the main District webpage www.ramonausd.net or through this link: https://tinyurl.com/RUSDLCAP2026.
Our goal is to have 100% participation to impact decisions for our learning community. Help us meet our goal!
K-6 Field Trip - Jan 30th - Barona Cultural Center
K-6 Field Trip - Jan 30th - Barona Cultural Center
K-6 students and families: join us for a field trip to the Barona Cultural Center on January 30th from 9:30-12:30. Please see your teacher for details.
As San Diego County’s first museum on an Indian reservation dedicated to the perpetuation and presentation of the local Kumeyaay Native culture, the Barona Museum offers a unique educational journey for visitors of all ages.
MVA High School Dance - January 30th
MVA High School Dance - January 30th
Students must be in Good Academic Standing to participate (check requirements here).
The Great Gatsby (1).pdf
AI and Social Change Research Intensive
AI and Social Change Research Intensive
Inspirit AI is a pre-college program that matches grades 6 to 12 students with MIT and Stanford alumni to build impactful projects such as AI-powered early disaster detection. Students are invited to apply here by January 31st and email jaredgreene@inspiritai.com with any questions.
100th Day of School
100th Day of School
This week on Friday, January 30th marks the 100th day of school. We are over halfway through the year and are thrilled with the progress our K-6 students are showing. Students have been working hard to show that progress through DIBELS and MAPs testing. Let's celebrate!
PTSA's Annual Family Dinner Fundraiser is coming!!
PTSA's Annual Family Dinner Fundraiser is coming!!
It's that time of year! RCC PTSA is preparing for our annual Family Dinner Night coming up on March 20th. This is PTSA's primary fundraiser for the year and the proceeds will be used to help pay for school programs, supplies, and student enrichment. It's time to seek sponsors!
One way to donate is to seek out your connections to businesses who may be willing to sponsor. PTSA is looking for Individual Basket Donations from Corporate Sponsors or Individual Donors (see letter from PTSA for details) - please share with businesses and other connections you have.
All donation commitments should be received by March 9th.
Dinner Donation Requests.pdf
MVA - 2026 8 + 12 Photos.pdfGraduation and Promotion Photos
Graduation and Promotion Photos
Mark your calendars!
Lifetouch Photographers will be on campus on Tuesday, February 3rd 8am - 11:30am to take Graduation photos for Seniors and Promotion photos for 8th Graders. There will not be make ups available for this opportunity.
Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTXMRXB9
Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day .
K-6 WILD WEST Spirit Day Feb 3rd
K-6 WILD WEST Spirit Day Feb 3rd
Have fun and celebrate the Ramona Country spirit with Wild West Day next Wednesday, February 3rd.
PTSA Family Movie Night Feb 6th at 6pm
PTSA Family Movie Night Feb 6th at 6pm
Come join us in the RCC MPR, Friday, February 6 at 6pm to watch The Bad Guys 2
Snacks, laughs, and fun for all!
Check out the Common Sense Review HERE.
MVA's annual CareerEXPO
MVA's annual CareerEXPO
Congratulations to our high school students who showcased their career research through visual presentations Thursday, January 22 from 6pm-8pm, at the Performing Arts Center (PAC)At OPMS at our annual HS Career Expo. You did an outstanding job talking with teachers, families, and other students about the career choice you investigated. And the interview panels conducted by Ramona volunteers were very impressed with your mock job interview. WELL DONE EVERYONE!
MVA K - 3 EXTRAs for JANUARY 2026
MVA K - 3 EXTRAs for JANUARY 2026
Extras continue with great sessions this month!
Wed. Jan 14 Five Senses of Winter : students will use their senses to solve a guessing game
Wed. Jan 21 ‘One Tiny Turtle’: students will engage with the story and create a yarn weaving craft
Wed. Jan 28 Board Game Day
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
MVA K-11 RETURNING STUDENT FORMS
MVA K-11 RETURNING STUDENT FORMS
It's that time of year! We are planning for the 2026-2027 and need to verify returning students. To secure a spot for your student at MVA for 2026-2027, it is necessary for you to complete the RETURNING STUDENT FORM by February 2. One submission is needed for EACH student. If the information changes after you have completed it, please notify the office immediately. The link to the RETURNING STUDENT FORM Google Form was emailed to you this past week, please check your email and complete this today!
MVA Applications are opening SOON.
MVA Applications are opening SOON.
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.pdfHigh 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.
Ongoing Announcements and Reminders
Ongoing Announcements and Reminders
January Cafeteria Menus
January Cafeteria Menus
RCC January 2026 Menus.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.
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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