I Belong   •   Do No Harm   •   Pursue Knowledge   •   Together We Can   •   Take Pride

Congratulations Graham for earning the privilege of being recognized as a California Distinguished School!!  Graham is one of 218 public middle and high schools to gain such status for 2013.

Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, saluted the honored schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. "These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college," Torlakson said. "Given the enormous challenges schools have faced in recent years, it is inspiring to see this kind of success in so many schools. Our future depends on meeting the needs of every student no matter where they come from or where they live.

We are incredibly proud of staff, students and community for working together to earn this honor. Thank you everyone!! 

Honor your graduating 8th grader and help future Mountain View students receive the high quality education they deserve

MVEF is inviting parents of graduating 8th graders to make an enduring contribution to future students by pledging support for the $500,000 in 5 Years Endowment Campaign.  The MVEF endowment is a long-term fund established to provide MVEF with a stable source of funding. A donation to the endowment fund is an ideal legacy gift as it will support programs in the Mountain View Whisman school district for generations to come. 

We are developing an artistic tribute as part of the new construction at each middle school. With a pledge of $500 for five years, your graduating eighth grader’s name will be among the first on these public tributes at both Crittenden and Graham, and will be acknowledged at the graduation ceremony this June.

To make a tribute donation to the MVEF Endowment, visit www.mvef.org, or send a check to MVEF with the name of the student you’re honoring. To learn more, contact Niki Theil, ntheil@sbcglobal.net.

8th Grade Graduation Party--Saturday, June 1, 7-10 p.m. in MUR

RSVPs: 72 of 250 students (and counting!)
Budget status: halfway there!
Key work days 5/13-17 (meet in MUR): Mon-Fri, 1-2:50 pm; T/Th, 7-9 pm

The end of the year will be here before we know it, and we need your help! Please pitch in with a donation of time, food or money (or all three!) to make this a fantastic event for our kids. What party? Find out here (English | Spanish).

RSVP/$: 25 of  230 students have RSVP’d so far. We would love for ALL 8th graders to attend the party. Please send in your child’s permission slip by Friday, May 24. We have raised only $1000 of the $4000 we need for the event, so please consider making a $25 donation or sponsoring additional students. You can find the permission slip/donation form here (English | Spanish).

Decorations: There are dozens of decoration jobs still available. Contact Page McDonald at pagemcd@yahoo.com to find the one that fits your interests and schedule.

Raffle donations: $5-10 gift cards make excellent raffle prizes. The more we get, the more winners there will be at the party. You can read more here (English | Spanish).

Food: Please join the 5 wonderful parents who have already signed up to bring food. Plan to bring 25 pieces/servings of finger food to the MUR on June 1 between 4 – 6 p.m. Contact graham8food@gmail.com by May 6 to sign up or get more information.

Spread the word: If you or a friend wants to join the email list for this event, please contact Fiona Walter at fiona@stanfordalumni.org.

8th Grade Celebration Contract

As we move towards the end of your 8th grade year, there are many exciting events to look forward to (I Belong).   These events signify the celebration and privilege earned by completing all requirements for graduation (Take Pride).

These events will include:

  • Great America
  • Graduation Dance
  • 8th Grade Picnic
  • Promotion Ceremony

To qualify for attending these events, we expect all students to remain focused on learning (Pursue Knowledge) and maintain positive behaviors (Do No Harm).  There are four infractions that will disqualify you from one or more of the end of the year events. 

These infractions are:

  • Below a 2.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Below a 2.0 GPA for T3
  • Three office discipline referrals (Pink Form)
  • Suspension (Out of School)

Click here to download the contract.

Incoming 6th grade presentation

Click the link to download the presentation or the movie.

Youth Voice Productions (with KMVT)

Great after-school opportunity to learn filming skills while working with KMVT!! Check out the flyer. 

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Yearbooks On Sale

Yearbooks for 2012-2013 school year are now on sale.   These 80-page, full-color, hardback memory books will commemorate your child's years at Graham.  Yearbooks are priced at $30 until January 8 and then $35 until yearbooks have arrived in the Spring.   Order forms are available for download or can be picked up in Rm. 29 or in the Front Office.  Please return completed forms and checks made out to Graham Middle School to the Front Office.   Reserve your copy today!

Mouse Squad Volunteer Needed

Are you comfortable with technology and have an hour to spare each week?  We are looking for a second parent volunteer to assist in our Wednesday morning Mouse Squad class from 8-9am starting October 3rd.  This is a great opportunity to assist the teacher and work with Graham students doing something you enjoy.  To help you get started training is available next Wednesday at Foothill College.  Please contact Joey Ordonez for more information.

Welcome Graham Families

We are thrilled to be starting this new school year. Graham is growing, and we are looking forward to continuing our work with our returning students and families and also getting to know our new students and their families.

Read more of the 2012 Back to School Letter from Principal Thompson ...

Graham Middle School 2012-2013 Student Supply List

Available for download is the 2012-2013 Student Supply List

Lunch Yard Duty Opportunity

We are looking for some folks that can help us supervise our growing student body at lunch time. It is a great opportunity to see how our middle school students pass their time. It is a paid position, five hours a week. If you are interested, please see Kim Thompson.

Graham Clubs (start dates to follow)

Speech & Debate Club

Student mentors from Mountain View and Los Altos high schools introduce different speech and debate forms to club members and work on brainstorming, speaking clearly, and overall presentations.
Teacher Host: Derek Mulkey

Math Club

Discussing math topics (the sizes of different infinities, fractals, cool problems, etc.), solving problems, watching interesting math videos.
Teacher Host Derek Mulkey

Leo Club

The Leo Club is a service learning club. You can develop your leadership skills, serve your community and more than anything, have a good time. 
Recent Leo Club projects include: 
- Collecting eye glasses 
- Collecting coats and jackets 
- Can food drive
Teacher Host: Melanie Standley

Knit Wits GMS Knitting Club

We'll be learning to knit, improving knitting skills and working on personal projects and two community donation projects, Caps for Good (making wool hats for premature babies) and The Mother Bear Project (making teddy bears for distribution to children with AIDS).
Teacher Host: Irene Morrison

Chess Club

Students play chess against each other or against a computer to prepare for chess tournaments. No experience is necessary because members love teaching others how to play chess. 

MOUSE Squad

MOUSE squad is a youth development program that puts students in the center of technology use and skills. It is Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, where students learn everything from how the hardware works to how to set up a school “help desk” to how to design and update websites. It will be taught by Silicon Valley technology volunteers.
Staff Host: Joey Ordonez

8th Grade Families Looking for Information about High School

Info on Mountain View High School (MVHS)

Info on Los Altos High School (LAHS)

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