Moises V. Vela Middle School

🚨 Attention Panthers! 🚨 Please note no backpacks and Chromebooks on Friday, December 20th. 🛑🎒 Thank you for your cooperation as we ensure a smooth and safe day! 🐾💛🖤

Yesterday, the Harlingen Police Department hosted it's 10th Annual Shop with a Cop event, bringing together local law enforcement agencies, HCISD, and our community to create a memorable experience for 86 of our 5th grade students. This event goes beyond just shopping—it’s about building strong community partnerships and supporting our students in meaningful ways. A heartfelt thank you to the officers, volunteers, sponsors, and HCISD staff who made this day so special for our students. Your dedication continues to make a lasting impact!

The HCISD Transition Academy hosted their 4th Annual Christmas Social! Happy Holidays to all!

🎄✨ Look who’s been caught spreading holiday cheer in the MVMS Library! It’s our very own Library Elf, Ms. B. Martinez! 📚🧝‍♀️ She’s here to check if you’ve been naughty or nice with your library books this year. 😜✨ Stop by the library to discover some magical reads, and soak up the holiday spirit! 🎅🎁 #MVMSLibraryElf #NaughtyOrNice #HolidayCheer #PantherPride

🌟🎄 A Magical Holiday Experience 🎄🌟 Today, Ms. Ibarra and Ms. Villarreal's students attended the HCISD Nutcracker performance, where they enjoyed a delightful showcase of holiday spirit and artistic talent! 🩰✨ Thank you to HCISD for providing this wonderful opportunity to our students. 🎶👏 #MVMSPanthers #HCISDNutcracker #HolidayTraditions #BlackAndGoldPride

🎶✨ You're Invited! ✨🎶 Join us for a magical evening of music at the MVMS Orchestra Winter Concert! ❄️🎻 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 19th 🕕 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HCISD Performing Arts Center Come and support our talented student musicians as they fill the season with festive tunes and holiday spirit. It's a performance you won't want to miss! 🎼 See you there! 🎄

Films on the Field: Christmas edition! Tonight we saw Elf on the big screen! 🎄🎅🏼🎁🍭🍬 Congratulations to the lucky winner of tonight’s TV raffle, Luisana Quintanilla! Thanks for being a part of our HCISD Family! 📺 🫶🏼 ✨

Bonham Elementary kicked off the holiday season with an ACE Grinch Winter Workshop, packed with laughter, learning, and lots of holiday cheer! 🎉💚 Students sang Christmas carols and worked on creative DIY activities such as making slime, decorating ornaments, and more! 🧪🎄 It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, and we love seeing students and parents come together to celebrate at holiday events across the district! 🫶

🎶🎄 Join us for a magical evening of music at the Moises V. Vela Middle School Winter Choir Concert! 🎄🎶 📅 Date: December 16th 🕰 Time: 5:30 p.m. 📍 Location: HCISD Performing Arts Center (PAC) Come celebrate the season with beautiful performances by our talented choir students. It’s the perfect way to enjoy some holiday cheer with friends, family, and our wonderful community! 🎼✨ We hope to see you there! 🌟 #MVMSPanthers #WinterConcert #ChoirMagic #CommunityEvent

📢 NJHS Members – Mark Your Calendars! 📢 Our next National Junior Honor Society meeting will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 4:05 p.m. in the school library. Don’t miss out as we prepare for exciting end-of-year activities and upcoming projects! 🖤💛 Keep up the Panther spirit as we go above and beyond! 🖤💛 #MVMS #NJHS #PantherPride #AboveAndBeyond

📣 Attention HCISD Special Education Parents! Join us for Project AWARE, an insightful event designed to equip parents with valuable knowledge about autism. Learn how autism impacts communication, social skills, and behavior, and gain tools to better support your child. 📅 When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM 📍 Where: Harlingen Collegiate High 2901 Medical Drive, Harlingen, TX ✨ Highlights: Understanding Autism Communication in Autism Social Skills in Autism Behavior in Autism 🛑 Daycare Available! 🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vIHATjdAQm6CDr7kXNDM8NzJZcUrnOvgMGYY6lG4Ppg/viewform?edit_requested=true We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

🎄✨ Merry & Bright Holiday Update! ✨🎄 Families, please note the following important dates: 📌 Early Release: Friday, December 20th at 12:30 p.m. 📌 Winter Break: No classes from December 23rd through January 6th. 📌 Students Return: Tuesday, January 7th. We wish all of our Panther families a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎁❄️

🎄🍬 Support Vela MS NJHS with a Sweet Surprise! 🍬🎄 Next week, our National Junior Honor Society will be selling Candy Grams for $2 each during lunch periods from December 9th to 12th. Send a sweet message to your friends, loved ones, or even yourself! Candy Grams will be delivered during RE Period on Friday, December 13th. 📌 Don’t forget! Make sure to include the recipient's name and grade level when purchasing. Thank you for supporting our NJHS fundraiser! ❤️ #VelaPanthers #NJHSFundraiser #CandyGram

🎨 **Great News!** Our talented student, Olivia Ramos, has been recognized for her artistic achievements with her stunning piece titled "Neon Moon." 🌙 This exceptional artwork is currently showcased in the student art exhibition at the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)/Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Fall Conference. You can view Olivia's artwork in the Virtual Exhibition*by clicking the link below: 🔗 https://www.taea.org/taea/gallery-large.asp?gallery=TASA-TASB-2024&imageID=281 We are incredibly proud of Olivia’s hard work and dedication to the visual arts. Please join us in congratulating Olivia Ramos on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏🖤💛

The Nutcracker is coming to life on our stage once again! Get ready to be swept away by Clara’s magical journey, dazzling dances, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. From the fierce battle with the Mouse King to the enchanting Land of Sweets, this timeless holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family. Performance Dates: December 13, 14, & 15. You can purchase tickets at Hcisdpa.ludus.com

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with us at Films on the Field! Join us for a screening of Elf! To make it even more special, we’ll be giving away a 55" Vizio TV to one lucky winner during the event! The winner must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Haven’t registered yet? No problem – we’ll have registration tables at the event! Event Details: Location: Boggus Stadium Date: Monday, December 9 at 6:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Important Reminder: Please note that no lawn chairs, outside food, gum, or sunflower seeds will be allowed.

We hosted a Middle School Career Expo for our 8th-grade students in November! This event gave students a chance to connect with local business partners, HCISD Academy teachers, and high school students to explore the amazing programs and opportunities offered to them. A huge thank you to our Career & Technical Education Department and our incredible partners for their ongoing support! It’s because of them that we can offer these events and innovative experiences to help our students succeed. To view more photos from this event, visit: https://photos.hcisd.org/DistrictEv.../8th-Grade-Career-Expo

📸 Picture Day is Coming! Panther Families, mark your calendars! School Picture Day is happening on Thursday, December 5th during Science classes. Make sure your student comes dressed to impress and ready to smile! 😁 Let’s capture those special memories together. 🖤💛

📣 Hello Panther Families! Join us in celebrating the hard work of our 6th-grade scientists tomorrow, December 3rd, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Science Showcase! 🎉 Our students have been busy building cardboard arcade projects while exploring fascinating science concepts. Come and see their creativity and learning in action! 🧪🎮 📝 Important: If your 6th-grade scientist will be participating, please complete the appropriate Google Form below. Students will not be able to participate without the form. ➡️ Mrs. A. Martinez Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkE0Zgaj4Alo3vHBdKhx_wrYCfEaNQU_VMsFYKeBY9Txe3qw/viewform ➡️ Mrs. Bee/Mrs. Esquivel Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxiHI1eMBKwvXzX1y0MrTmVDPHQxvHyqoMyek8yfTcnoxhQA/viewform?usp=sf_link We can’t wait to see you there! 🖤💛

We served up a delicious Thanksgiving feast in the cafeteria this week! 🦃🍽️ A few of our Board Members even stopped by to join in on the fun! 🧡