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As we prepare to start the 2020-2021 school year, we will continue to update you with details about our Return to School plan. Below you will find the MVHS Virtual Bell Schedule:
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Ms. Brooks is originally from Richmond, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia for her Bachelors in Administration degree where her focus of study was English Language and Literature and also minored in African and African American Studies. Following that she pursued her Master’s in Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career began at the middle school level as an English and Reading teacher. She has experience teaching Special Education and MYP/IB English classes. After moving to Fairfax County she worked as an Instructional Coach for three years and then became an Assistant Principal at Carl Sandburg Middle School for the past four years. She enjoys community outreach projects and youth mentoring. One of her favorite past times is reading young adult literature and recommending books to students. Please join us in welcoming her to Mount Vernon High School.
 Mount Vernon High School will be hosting a “Transition to High School Jump Start” for rising 9th grade students. This program is designed to help acclimate freshmen to a new school environment and procedures. The program will be held virtually August 24th - 28th. Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks.
Laptop Distribution for the start of school is coming!
School issued laptops will be available for pickup for incoming 9th Graders and for new students from Wednesday, August 19th through Friday August 21st, 2020.
The MVHS Technology team will be available to support your student with:
- Securing an FCPS school issued laptop and power cord for the 2020-21 Academic Year
- Logging into the FCPS Network the first time
- Resetting student passwords (if needed)
- Troubleshooting connection issues for the FCPS laptop
The distribution schedule and process have been designed to provide the safest and most efficient method to insure your child is ready to begin the school year virtually.
To secure a device, students need their School (Student) ID number and last year’s account password. If your student cannot remember last year’s password, it can be recovered, managed and changed by clicking on this link: https://itweb.fcps.edu/accountrecovery/index.cfm
Laptops will be distributed based on the following schedule:
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
(8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) - Last Names A – H
Thursday, August 20th, 2020
(8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) – Last Names I – Q
Friday, August 21st, 2020
(8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) – Last Name R- Z
Due to individual school inventories, MVHS will not be able to issue an updated laptop if your student currently has one checked out from another school. Please return the device to the previous school before your designated pickup date and time.
If you decide to receive a laptop from MVHS, an annual technology support fee of $50 will be charged to student accounts. This fee will help ensure students have access to the technology, reduce costs for repairs and for replacement equipment. The fee is billed centrally by FCPS.
Students may choose to use their own laptop in place of an FCPS issued device. If you choose to use a personal laptop, the device must have a keyboard, be compatible with G Suite Tools (Google Apps for Education), Microsoft Office and must be compatible with the school Wi-Fi. School tech support will not be available for any personally owned laptops. FCPS instructional applications and software are licensed for FCPS devices and cannot be installed on personal laptops. Students must complete a signed Opt-Out Form if a personal computer will be used. FCPSOn information including Opt-Out forms and Technology Fee details are available on the FCPS website. (https://www.fcps.edu/node/38007)
For your convenience, the following resources are available for additional information and resources.
Registration: Until our offices reopen, parents you will need to complete the registration paperwork that is available online at 2020-21 New Student Registration and reach out to the registrar, Lorraine Fetterolf via LMFetterolf@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment. Families will be contacted via email or phone for the next steps in the registration process.
Withdrawal: If you need to withdraw your student from Mount Vernon for the 2020-21 school year, please contact our registrar via email LMFetterolf@fcps.edu, Lorraine Fetterolf, who will schedule a time/date to complete a withdrawal form, return school issued laptop, and other learning materials.
Records Request: Our office hours are still limited however, if a family has a transcript or records requests, they should email the registrar throughout the summer.
Dear MAJORS Families,
This year, the MVHS PTSA is working hard with our administration and staff to support academics and provide programs to our community that will support the emotional wellbeing & mental health of our students and families. We cannot do this without the support of each of you. Please take a minute to check out our website, and JOIN us! School Code for the year: 8H8WNF
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home
PTSA MEMBERSHIP RAFFLE!
NOW UNTIL OCTOBER 6 (Live Drawing)!
For every student who becomes a PTSA member, their name will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of WIRELESS EARBUDS BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES WITH CHARGING CASE.
For every individual or family who becomes a PTSA member, their name will be entered into a drawing to win a GOOGLE HOME MINI.
Drawing will take place, LIVE, at our October 6 virtual meeting!
August 24, 2020 PTSA Sponsored Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast
Stay tuned for details, or email us to see how you can participate at: ptsamountvernonhs@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE!
September 1, 2020 @ 6:30 PM is our first PTSA virtual meeting.
Principal Rogers will be our meeting headliner!
WELCOME PTSA new board member, Ms. Athenia Watts! We are excited to have you on the team!
Stay connected to PTSA related updates, events, or activities by following our FACEBOOK page: @PTSAMountVernonHS
Sincerely,
MVHS PTSA Board
Sherry Nachnani
Athenia Watts
Glenda Rosado
Yolonda Thompson
Kris Whitridge
Hamid Munir (Community Outreach)
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