Originally delivered on 1/11/2026 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Meyerland PVA PTO Newsletter (January 11, 2026)

January 11, 2026

Dear Greyhound Families, 

Well, y’all we made it through our first week back from the holidays! We are now off and running… with the greyhounds!

⭐ Thank you Magnet Tour Volunteers!

We are so thankful to those of you who stepped up and walked with us to learn the magnet tour process! We are welcoming 50 prospective families on each date, January 20th and January 27th. We still need you to help us share who we are and what makes our community so special. This is such an important opportunity to showcase the spirit of our school—and we can’t do it without you. Even volunteering for a short time makes a big difference!

Please sign up here:
https://mpva.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/160536

📣 Don’t Forget!! PTO General Meeting – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

We’re excited to hold our next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Library. This is a great chance to stay informed, share ideas, and strengthen our partnership with the school. Do you have any questions, concerns, or topics you’d like addressed with Mr. Mitchell? Please email me ahead of time so we can ensure it’s included in the meeting agenda.

📩 Email: president@mpvapto.com

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – February 9–13

We are excited to celebrate our amazing teachers for an entire week: February 9th–13th! 🎉
Be on the lookout for a SignUpGenius soon with opportunities to help support and encourage our staff throughout the week.

Thank you for your continued support, involvement, and dedication to our students and school community.

Warmly, 
 

Naomi Doyle-Madrid

MPVA PTO President


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Upcoming Events
PTO General Meeting

January 21st | 6:30pm | Library

We’re excited to hold our next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Library. This is a great chance to stay informed, share ideas, and strengthen our partnership with the school.

Important Information
Class of 2026

8th Grade Parents,

As we head into the final semester of middle school, we can hardly believe how quickly the year is moving! If you haven’t had a chance yet, it’s not too late to take care of your 8th grade fees. Every contribution helps us finish the year strong and make these final months memorable for our students.


As we move into the spring semester, please be on the lookout for upcoming volunteer opportunities. Parents interested in volunteering should ensure they are VIPS approved(https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjcyOmVuLVVT), as this will be required to participate. Taking care of this now will help things run smoothly as events approach.


Personalized yearbook ads purchased through Jostens(https://www.jostens.com) are only available for a limited time. Families who are interested should be sure to check their personal email for details and deadlines so they don’t miss this opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at 800-358-0800.


If you previously set up automatic payments in MTK, please be sure to stop any recurring payments to avoid being charged beyond your intended amount.


If any family is in need of financial assistance or has concerns regarding fees, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing President@mpvapto.com. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.


Lastly, be sure to mark your calendar for February 2nd, when all things “Class of 2026” will be released. More details and exciting information are coming your way!


Thank you for your continued support.


Warm regards,

8th Grade Planning Committee

Schoolwide Free Dress Pass

Click HERE to purchase Free Dress Pass Bundle or Free Dress Single Day for the 25/26 school year! Available for all students.

2025-2026 Free Dress Days:

  • February 6th
  • March 6th
  • April 2nd
  • May 1st
All sales will benefit Class of 2026!
*Students must adhere to the 2025-2026 MPVA Dress Code*
Yearbooks for Sale

6th & 7th Grade Families - Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE! 

***8th Grade Families, remember the yearbook is included if you paid your 8th grade package fees!***

The School Store is Open ONLINE

The school store is open online, you can order throughout the year and items will be delivered to your child's Homeroom class once a week on the last purple day of the week.  For questions, please contact orders@mpvapto.com

Buy Now
Volunteer Opportunities
Auditions - Parent Volunteers

January 10th - February 28th 

We need parent volunteers to help check-in prospective families for auditions. We would love to have any bilingual parents who can assist. Please report to Ms. Arlt or Ms. Arias when you arrive.

Click here to sign up to help!

Auditions - Student Volunteers

January 10th - February 28th 

We need student volunteers to escort prospective students to the audition area(s) for auditions. Please report to Ms. Arlt or Ms. Arias when you arrive.

Click here to sign up your student to help!

Greyhound Store
MPVA Magnet Tours Volunteer

Now - February 12th | 1:00 - 2:30pm

As we enter magnet tour season, MPVA is seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to serve as campus ambassadors. Volunteers will assist with greeting prospective families, guiding tours, and helping visitors experience the vibrant culture of our school.


Your participation helps families see firsthand the strong sense of community that defines MPVA. Tours begin November 6, 2025, and volunteer shifts are flexible.


If you’re interested, please contact VP of Magnet Relations at magnetrelations@mpvapto.com or sign up HERE to help!

Upcoming Events
Friday, January 16
10:30a Greyhound Store
Wednesday, January 21
6:30p PTO Meeting copy
Thursday, January 22
12:00a PTO Meeting copy
Friday, January 23
12:00a PTO Meeting copy
Saturday, January 24
12:00a PTO Meeting copy
Corporate Sponsors

Do you own a business, or do you know someone who does? Do you have a skill or service that could build up the MPVA community? Are you partial to helping support a certain type of event, want to underwrite an event, or would you like to just make a donation to be used as needed? We’d be glad to connect with you and make sure our community knows the people who raise their hand and give to make MPVA a truly wonderful school. Visit our website to check out Sponsorship Levels and email Luci Christian-Bell at fundraising@mpvapto.com to learn more. 

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