Moises V. Vela Middle School

Last week, we celebrated our staff who retired or will retire this school year with a special dinner.💖 Thank you, retirees, for your years of dedication and service to Harlingen CISD!😊

📚 Calling all super sleuth parents! 🕵️‍♂️ It's time to unleash your inner detectives and embark on a quest to find those elusive library books hiding in the nooks and crannies of your homes! 🕵️‍♀️ Let's make it a family adventure! Who knows, you might uncover some ancient artifacts (or just a bunch of overdue books)! 😂 Remember, the library fairies are counting on us to return those books and clear those student accounts! Let the hunt begin! 📖🔍 #LibraryBookHunt #FamilyAdventure #ClearThoseAccounts

🎶 Join us for an evening of musical enchantment at the Choir Spring Show! 🎶 📅 Date: May 10th 🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m. 📍 Venue: HCISD Performing Arts Center Get ready to be serenaded by the beautiful voices of our talented choir members as they showcase their hard work and dedication this spring. Whether you're a music aficionado or simply looking for an enjoyable evening out, this event promises something for everyone! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to witness the magic of harmony and melody come to life on stage. Let's fill the Performing Arts Center with love, laughter, and unforgettable melodies! Don't miss out on this spectacular musical extravaganza. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and we'll see you there! 🎵✨ #ChoirSpringShow #HCISD #CommunityEvent

🎉🎺🎷 We're proud to share the incredible achievements of our Vela Middle School Jazz bands at the 23rd Annual RGV Jazz Festival this past weekend! 🎶 Here are the outstanding results from Saturday's performances: 🏆 Vela Jazz I: • 1st Place, Middle School 1st Band Division • Superior Ratings 🏆 Vela Jazz 2: • 1st Place, Middle School 2nd Band Division • Superior Ratings 🏆 Vela Jazz 3: • 2nd Place, Middle School 3rd Band Division • Superior Ratings 🏆 Vela Jazz Cubs: • 1st Place, Middle School 3rd Band Division • Superior Ratings A huge congratulations to our All-Star Members: Javier Cabello-Corona, Luke Martinez, Diego Ortega, Benito Segura, Dean Perez, Hannah Ochoa, Mauricio Rodriguez, Iliana Acosta, Liam Gaytan, Jaime Davalos, Leo Echon, and Oscar Jimenez! Special recognitions: Vela Jazz I: Outstanding Trombone Section Award Vela Jazz I: Outstanding Rhythm Section Award Javier Cabello-Corona: Middle School Outstanding Soloist We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the MVMS Admin Team, Ms. Kim Alfaro, custodial staff, HCISD Transportation, HCISD Music department, parents, and students for their unwavering support and dedication, making this achievement possible. 🌟 Let's continue to soar and make music together! 🎶 #VelaJazz #RGVJazzFestival #MusicEducation #PantherPride 🐾🎵

🎶 We're thrilled to share the wonderful news from our Vela MS Choir! On Saturday, April 20th, 32 talented members embarked on a musical journey to Hanna High School in Brownsville for Region 28’s Region Choir Auditions. It was a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and of course, plenty of singing! 🌟 Join us in congratulating the 17 outstanding Vela students who secured a spot in this year's Region Choir. Let's give a round of applause to our remarkable singers: 🎵 8th Grade Treble Choir: • Soprano 1: AjaySeline Charles (1st Chair), Khloe Castillo-Lopez (3rd Chair), MAya Alvarado, Marien Garrison, Aliana Trumbower, and Anastacia Maldonado • Alto 1: Margarita Martinez and Isis Ruiz 🎶 7th Grade Treble Choir: • Soprano 1: Julianna Guerrero, Kailey Pena, Claire Heffernan, and Alexa De La Garza • Alto 1: Alexie Ortiz 🎵 Tenor Bass Choir: • Tenor 1: Valentin Perez, Aiden Acuna, and Oscar Sanchez • Bass 1: Robert Gaytan 👏 Let's celebrate their hard work, dedication, and outstanding talent! Congratulations to all the students who participated, and a huge thank you to our incredible choir directors for their guidance and support. Go Panthers! 🖤💛 #VelaMSChoir #RegionChoirAuditions #TalentOnDisplay"

🎉👏 Let's give a big round of applause and show some love for our amazing principal, Mr. Juan Manuel Garcia! 👏🎉 As we approach National Principals Day on May 1st, we want to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and guidance that Mr. Garcia brings to our school community every single day. Mr. Garcia goes above and beyond to ensure that our school is a welcoming and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. His passion for education, unwavering support for students and staff, and commitment to excellence truly make him an exceptional leader. Join us in celebrating National Principals Day by sharing your appreciation for Mr. Garcia in the comments below. Let's shower him with gratitude and let him know just how much he means to all of us! #NationalPrincipalsDay #PrincipalAppreciation #PantherPride 🐾🎓

🌟✨ Join us for a week filled with hope, positivity, and fun! Here is the schedule so you can start prepping. ✨🌟 🎩👒🧢 Hat Day kicks off our Hope Week on May 6th! Show off your favorite hat and let's tip our caps to spreading hope and kindness. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Get ready to be a hero on May 7th for Hero Day! Whether it's a superhero costume or just dressing up like your personal hero, let's celebrate the everyday heroes among us. 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️ It's time to find your twin on May 8th for Twin Day! Grab a friend or coordinate with a classmate to dress alike and double the hope and positivity. 😴🌙 Don't hit the snooze button on May 9th because it's Pajama Day! Roll out of bed and come to school in your coziest pajamas as we snuggle up with hope. 🏈⚽️🏀 Sport your favorite team jersey on May 10th for Jersey Day! Let's rally together as a team and show that we're united in spreading hope and kindness. Mark your calendars and join us for Hope Week from May 6th through 10th. Together, let's make a difference and spread hope throughout our school community! #HopeWeek #SpreadHope #PantherPride 🐾🌈

🎻🌸 Dive into the beauty of music with us at the Orchestra's Spring Concert! 🌼✨ Join us on May 1st at 6 p.m. at the Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center for an evening filled with enchanting melodies and captivating performances. 🎶 This is a wonderful opportunity to support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication. Let's come together as a community to celebrate their passion for music and the arts! 🎉 Save the date and spread the word to friends and family. We can't wait to see you there! 🎵✨ #MVMSOrchestra #SpringConcert #HarlingenArts #CommunitySupport 🎻🌟

🎷🎶 Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable day of jazz at the RGV Jazz Festival, where the MVMS Jazz bands will be showcasing their talent! 🎺✨ Here's the lineup you won't want to miss: Jazz Cubs: 8:35 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz 3: 9:00 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz 2: 9:25 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz I: 10:35 a.m. at the HCISD PAC Let's come together as a community to support our talented Panthers as they take the stage and dazzle us with their musical skills! 🎉🎵 Check out the detailed schedule in the graphic and mark your calendars. See you there! 🎼🎉 #MVMSJazz #RGVJazzFestival #CommunitySupport #PantherPride 🐾✨

🌟 Celebrating Our MVMS Administrative Professionals! 🌟 Ahead of Administrative Professionals Day on April 24th, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly every day. 👩‍💼 Kim Alfaro - Principal's Secretary 👩‍💼 Liz Cradit - Registrar 👩‍💼 Isabel Olivarez - Attendance Clerk 👩‍💼 Verra Uribe - Receptionist Their dedication, hard work, and attention to detail are the cornerstone of our school's success. From managing schedules to greeting visitors with a warm smile, they go above and beyond to ensure our students, staff, and parents feel supported and welcomed. Let's show them our appreciation and gratitude this week! Drop a comment below to share your thanks and kind words for Kim, Liz, Isabel, and Verra. 🙌🎉 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MVMS #AboveAndBeyond #Gratitude

🌟🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding students for their remarkable achievements at the Texas State Speech and Debate competition! 🎉🌟 Let's give a round of applause to: Javier Cabello Corona & Michael Valle for clinching 4th place in Duo Improvisation, showcasing their exceptional teamwork and talent! Javier Cabello Corona for securing 6th place in Dramatic Interpretation, delivering powerful performances that captivated the judges! Cosette Peruch for her outstanding performance, making it to the semifinals in Storytelling and leaving a lasting impression with her storytelling prowess! Your dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Keep shining bright, Panthers! 🌟🎭 #PantherPride #SpeechAndDebate #TexasStateCompetition #AboveAndBeyond

🎵🎷 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the MVMS Band Spring Concert! 🎺🎶 Date: April 15th Time: 5 p.m. Location: HCISD Performing Arts Center The talented musicians of Moises V. Vela Middle School are excited to showcase their hard work and dedication in a spectacular performance. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening filled with melodies and harmonies that will uplift your spirits. Let's come together as a community to support our young musicians and celebrate their achievements! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉 #MVMSBand #SpringConcert #CommunityEvent #HarlingenProud 🎼

We did it! Harlingen CISD has been recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by the NAMM Foundation! Let’s celebrate the district’s dedication to music education for all students. 🎉🎶

Go, Stingrays!🏅 Congratulations to all our students who competed in the Special Olympics Track and Field Competition. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Wilson Elementary hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a brand-new Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Center. 🎀✂️ The vision for the outdoor learning center came from two Wilson Elementary Kindergarten teachers who wanted to create a space for our Pre-K and Kinder students to learn and play. 🌳🎵💧🚗🔢🎨🖍️👧👦 Thank you to Casas Construction, Home Depot, Target, and our campus parents for your time, efforts, and donations to help this dream come to life.😊

📢 Attention MVMS Families 📢 As we gear up for STAAR testing season, we want to remind our Panther families about the Harlingen CISD personal device procedures during testing. It's crucial for all students to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a fair testing environment and the integrity of the assessments. 📱 Personal devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets cannot be used during STAAR assessments. 🔒 Devices must be turned off and turned into the testing teacher during testing sessions to prevent any distractions or unauthorized use. 🚫 Any attempt to access or use personal devices during testing may result in invalidation of test scores and disciplinary action. For a detailed overview of the personal device statement and procedures, please refer to the attached image. Let's work together to support our students and maintain the highest standards of academic integrity during STAAR testing. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! #MVMS #PantherPride #STAARTesting #AcademicIntegrity #HarlingenCISD

🎓 Attention Graduating Class of 2024 MVMS Alumni ! 🎓 As you prepare to take the next big step in your journey, we invite you to come back to Moises V. Vela Middle School for a special event - the Senior Walk! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Date: May 23rd, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: MVMS Cafeteria Put on your caps and gowns and join us as we walk the halls of MVMS one last time before you embark on your next adventure. It's a chance to reminisce, celebrate, and create lasting memories with your fellow Panthers. 🐾 We can't wait to see you there! Spread the word and mark your calendars. Let's make this Senior Walk one to remember! 🌟 #MVMSAlumni #Classof2024 #SeniorWalk #PantherPride 🎉

📢 Attention Parents and Guardians 📢 As we gear up for our upcoming STAAR testing days, we want to ensure a smooth and distraction-free environment for all our students. To maintain the integrity of the testing process and minimize disruptions, we kindly request your cooperation with our lunch delivery policy. On designated testing days, such as April 10th when our 8th graders will be taking the STAAR RLA test, we will not be accepting lunch deliveries for the testing grade level. However, we will continue to accept lunch deliveries as usual for students in other grades. Please refer to the attached image for the list of grades and their corresponding testing days. Thank you for your understanding and support as we strive to create the best possible testing environment for our students! #TestingDays #LunchDeliveryPolicy #StudentSuccess

🌟 Attention Panthers! 🌟 📣 Calling all students of Moises V. Vela Middle School! 📣 Are you ready to conquer the STAAR tests? 📝✨ Here's the schedule for our 2024 STAAR Testing. Remember, success begins with preparation! Make sure to bring your fully charged Chromebooks and chargers to school for testing. 💻➕🔌 Let's show our Panther pride and excel on the STAAR tests! 🐾🌟 #PantherPride #STAAR2024 #MoisesVVelaMiddleSchool

🌟 Let's give a round of applause to our incredible assistant principals, Ms. Venessa Acosta and Ms. B.J. Cooley! 🌟 As we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the invaluable contributions these two amazing individuals make to our school community every single day. Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley, your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support for both students and staff do not go unnoticed. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes help keep our school running smoothly and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for your endless patience, your compassionate guidance, and your commitment to excellence. We are truly grateful to have you both as integral parts of our school family. Please join us in showing our appreciation for Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley during National Assistant Principals Week! Drop a comment below to share your words of gratitude and encouragement. 👏🍎 #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYou #SchoolLeadership