January 25, 2026

Dear Greyhound Families,

We know there are many things on parents’ minds, and we hope you’ll take a moment to join us for conversation and connection.

☕. Coffee with the Principal!

Please join Mr. Mitchell for Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, February 3rd at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and stay informed.

We will follow up with a General PTO Meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m., also in the Library.

During these meetings, Mr. Mitchell will be discussing the new Uniform Policy and sharing plans for its implementation.

⭐ Thank you Magnet Tour Volunteers!

We are welcoming 50 prospective families on each date, January 222^nd and January 27^th. 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

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – February 17-20

We are excited to celebrate our amazing teachers for an entire week: February 17^th -20^th! 🎉
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

Coffee with the Principal

February 3rd | 9am | Library

Please join Mr. Mitchell for Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, February 3rd at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and stay informed.

During these meetings, Mr. Mitchell will be discussing the new Uniform Policy and sharing plans for its implementation.

Kona Ice Spirit Day

February 6th | 4pm

Enjoy Kona Ice while supporting MPVA PTO!

Kona Ice Trucks will be by Science Buildings on Wigton Dr.

PTO General Meeting

February 11th | 6:30pm | Library

We’re excited to hold our next PTO General Meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 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

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Ms. Arlt has asked that we pivot on how student volunteer shifts are managed. Volunteers will need to reach out to one of the magnet teachers and/or PTO to request an assignment for one of the three remaining Saturday audition dates (01/31, 02/21, and 02/28).

If interested in helping PTO, please email president@mpvapto.com.

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!

Kona Ice Volunteer

January 6th | 4:00 - 5:00pm

Volunteers are needed to help with crowd control when Kona Ice Trucks come each month! This is a great fundraiser for MPVA PTO!

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 6

4:00p Kona Ice Spirit Day

Wednesday, February 11

6:30p PTO Meeting

Friday, March 6

4:00p Kona Ice Spirit Day

Friday, April 10

4:00p Kona Ice Spirit Day

Wednesday, April 15

6:30p PTO Meeting

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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