Greetings Majors,
I’d like to thank all the families who joined us for “Lunch with Principal Rogers”. During that meeting we shared updates about the MVHS Return to School plan and announced that we will bring all in-person students back into the building four days a week beginning April 27, 2021. Notices have been sent to families with a form collecting information about your intent. If you haven’t already done so, please complete the form here. We also explained the new grading options and shared data from the 2019-2020 Mount Vernon Pyramid Youth Survey. If you were not able to join us, you can review the recording here.
Thank you all for your support!
Principal Rogers
Ramadan
Ramadan is April 13-May 13. We will have an alternative lunch location for students observing Ramadan who would prefer to not be in the cafeteria during lunch. Please have your student speak with an adult in the cafeteria about accessing the alternative location.
We have a room with a sink available in Subschool 2 for female students and staff who would like a safe and quiet place to pray during the day. Mrs. Sabbahi in Subschool 2 will unlock the door for anyone wishing to use that room.
School Library Month
Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child. Join us for our Purple Up Day Celebration on 4/20 during Major Time using this link: Purple Up Day
Help us celebrate
MVHS Purple Team Spirit Week
Monday, April 19th- Friday, April 23rd
Did you know- 20% of MVHS students are military-connected?
Celebrate and tag us with your outfits and grade level on Instagram @MVHSMilitaryMajors and Twitter @MVHSMilitaryFAm
The winning class will be awarded a plaque made by one of our very own military students, Henry Ikena, to be displayed outside of their Subschool.
Autism Awareness Month
Students with autism want and deserve acceptance so that they too have the chance to grow up in a world that's understanding and kind, and so that they too can have gainful employment with fair pay, affordable health care, and the opportunity to live a full and beautiful life. At MVHS we embrace all of our diversity and recognize that it is our diversity that makes us such a strong community and a great place to learn. Please join us in celebrating our diversity with a fun spirit week dedicated to our amazing students with Autism.
Please mark your calendars with the below important dates.
Student Services Updates
Wellness Tip of the Week
College and Career Center Weekly Events
April 16 - 23, 2021
Monday, April 19th
8am – Good morning! Asynchronistic Day - do not forget to sign in!
PSAT for Sophomores who signed up. Please read your emails from Ms. Tran!
3pm – Military Monday – Air National Guard - Link to Join: sharing soon.
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Tuesday, April 20th
8am- Look at VDOT email from Ms. Orr -Deadline to register for VDOT Career Fair. Please get permission from your teacher (classes 10am – 1pm on 4/22, Thurs), and then register! If you do not get permission, you will be marked absent.
10am –Senior Session with WIOA Youth Program - During Major Time 12 – TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, WORK EXPERIENCES, AND INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 17-24, Link to join at 10am: https://meet.google.com/dmq-diwf-rtg
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Wednesday, April 21st
3:30pm – SENIORS - Lunch and Learn – FCPS and Community Scholarships
What are they? How to apply? Join Ms. Orr at noon to learn about the local scholarships you were emailed, and how to apply. THIS IS FOR SENIORS ONLY. Seniors – if you want to apply to local scholarships and get advice on how to get started, this is your chance! Link to join: https://meet.google.com/oyr-wcpj-acg
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Thursday, April 22nd
10am – VDOT CAREER FAIR – Virtual
(For those who signed up, deadline was 4/20)
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Friday, April 23rd
11:10am- Senior Scholarship Updates Posted– Ms. Orr will share a video to watch on Google Classroom. You can open during your lunch and watch 😊
Majors who Major in Fine and Performing Arts
WIOA Youth Program
PTSA Corner
Important Dates
April 20 @ 6:30 PM- College Life Series: Preventing Identity Theft and Budgeting for Your Teen.
Guest Speaker: Brenda McCafferty, Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is a nonprofit company that provides support for the administration of the Federal Family Education Loan Program as a student loan guaranty agency.
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/38WXxAE
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MVHS PTSA 2021-2022 Board
The MVHS PTSA is asking for parents to volunteer to serve on the 2021-2022 PTSA board. Interested parties can contact Kris Whitridge at: kwhitridge@gmail.com
Open PTSA Officer positions include: President, VP of Events, VP of Membership, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Elections will be held at the May 4 General meeting.
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MVHS PTSA Senior Scholarships & Underclassmen Honorariums
If your student is a PTSA member, they are eligible to apply for one of our Senior Scholarships or Underclassmen Honorariums.
Application deadline is May 1, 2021
Details can be found under the SCHOLARSHIP tab at:
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home
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MVHS PTSA SENIOR GRAD PARTY COMMITTEE MULCH SALE
The PTSA Grad Party committee is taking online mulch orders.
Please consider supporting this fundraiser by ordering your bags of mulch online at: https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home
Deadline to order April 18
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