News and Announcements

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/06/2022 05:00 PM EST

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Major Pride!

Science Fair Winners

Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!

1st Place

Aiden Boon: “The Effect of Weight on Velocity with Cycling”

2nd Place

Earl Araque & Angela Aguilar: “ The Effect of MSG on Daphnia Heart Rate”

3rd Place

John Boehm: “The effect of different forms of nitrate neutralization processes on levels of nitrates in local bodies of water”

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Congratulations to our MVHS Theatre Arts Program!

Our MVHS Theatre Arts production of Three Women and an Onion took 2nd place in the Regionals Competition on Saturday 2/5 and will now be advancing to States in Charlottesville on Saturday 3/5!  Congratulations to student directors Yara Ammar and Caden Mulvey on their outstanding leadership and to actors Bridget Snyder, Kimani Moore, and Julia von Fahnestock on bringing home Outstanding Performer Awards!

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Greetings Major Families, 

The second semester is upon us and we are excited about all that comes with the second half of the school year.  This month, the celebrations are plenty - Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, National Career and Technical Education Month, Presidents’ Day, National Counseling Week (2/7-2/11), and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (2/11).  We invite you to join us in recognizing these events this month and letting our counselors and bus drivers know how much we appreciate all they do every day for our Majors.  We are also excited to recognize students who have obtained Honor Roll this quarter.  This virtual ceremony will take place prior to the PTSA/Roundtable meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 6:00-6:30.  Those students will receive their certificates in Major Time and the link to the ceremony will be emailed to families that morning. 

The midyear SR&R review with students will also happen this month with a focus on mental wellness, attendance, harassment and the use of electronic delivery systems such as vapes and E-cigarettes.  We ask that you also revisit the SR&R with your children to discuss their rights and responsibilities as students.  

This week some of our student leaders joined me in a very productive meeting with our Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Colby Bruno.  She was able to help us unpack the differences between sexual harassment and misconduct and how they might continue to use their voices to advocate.  We will continue this conversation and are in the process of sharing those notes with all MVHS students.  Additionally, we will be highlighting this topic in a Major Time lesson on March 3, 2022 for all students.  Ms. Bruno will also join families at our next MVHS Parent Roundtable Discussion which has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:00 to avoid conflicts with other school events.  The meeting will follow the PTSA’s general business.  Please use this link to submit questions you might have here.  You can join by using this link.  I look forward to seeing you all at that time.

With Major Pride, 

Principal Rogers 

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Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.

NYC Calendar 2-6-22

Mount Vernon High School College and Career Center NEWS

CAREER EXPLORATION AND FAIRS

Explore Physicians Assistant Session  2/24/22 @ 3:30pm (Hybrid)

Are you interested in healthcare?  Possibly being a nurse or a doctor?  Come learn about becoming a Physicians Assistant, a very prestigious in demand occupation in the USA.  How are PA’s different from doctors, nurses and other hospital staff and why this is such a great career?  Come and learn!  Sign up Here

Session date and time:  2/24/22 at 3:30pm, Hybrid session out of MVHS Library

  • Speaker: Sapre, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM practices emergency medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. She has 10 years of experience as a PA with previous experience in neurosurgery and interventional pain medicine.

Exploration Lawyer Series each date in the MVHS library at 3:30pm (Hybrid)

Criminal Defense Attorney Ms. Soc from www.soclaw.us organized a series of hybrid exploration sessions to educate students on a career in law.  This is a great opportunity for interested students to ask questions about the process of becoming a lawyer!   MVHS students may be live or virtual.  Edison and Lewis High Schools are invited, to join virtually, only. A link will be shared the day of the session, for a hybrid session in our MVHS library.  Sign up here

  • March 10, 2022 - Topic: Overall Wellness: Learn How to Chill Out and Be Successful (and think about what success means to you) Speaker: Barbara Mardigan, Deputy Clincal Director, Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
  • March 31, 2022 - Topic: Practicing Criminal & Traffic Defense, Domestic Law, and Civil Litigation and Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm Speaker: Carly Hart, Partner, Zinicola, Blanch, Overand & Hart
  • April 21, 2022: - Topic: Becoming a Judge and What/Who is Law Clerk and Why Do I Want to Become One? Speakers:  The Honorable John Tran, Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Samantha E. Lewis, Judicial Law Clerk to The Hon. Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. Prince William County Circuit Court
  • May 19, 2022: - Topic: Becoming a Lawyer and Owning Your Own Law Practice, The Ups and Downs, and Knowing Your Worth Speaker: Tonya G. Penn, Owner, TNG Legal

Drive Through Summer Job Fair at Cameron Run Regional Park 3/5/22

Saturday, February 19th 10am-1pm and Saturday, March 5th, 10am - 1pm

Click Here for Flyer with positions

COLLEGE PLANNING

MVHS Junior Night (virtual) Class of 2023, SAVE THE DATE! 2/9/2022 @6:30pm  Click here for details

EduFuturo Emerging Leaders Program

At Edu-Futuro, we empower youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, and parent engagement. Our intergenerational model prepares upper elementary, middle, and high school youth for college and career success before they graduate and furthermore, while students are attending college and are ready to join the workforce. All of this is achieved through our Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Pipeline.  Workshops range in difficulty and students up to 11th grade are invited to join during the fall, the spring, and the summer! Edu-Futuro’s Youth Winter Programs are Launching Virtually this way:

All Applications open on these dates:  

The College 101 Hosted by Hispanic Scholarship Fund (virtual) 3/10/22

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is offering an exciting and free opportunity for students and parents HSF College 101, which will be taking place via Zoom, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  HSF College 101 is a FREE, bilingual program, designed to help middle and high school students, and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for college. HSF subject-matter experts will deliver the content and will be joined by admissions representatives from various universities.

Click for English flyer, Spanish flyer, All are welcome to attend!  Click here to register for the English session and click here to register for the Spanish session.

 

“Navigating Your College Journey” by Generation Hope, 2/10/10 @ 6pm

Upcoming event on February 10th from 6-7PM for youth and young parents called "Navigating Your College Journey." We will have a few organizations across the DMV present programs and resources to help youth go to college. register here: https://www.generationhope.org/events

 

College Partnership Program of FCPS is accepting applications for the 22-23 school year.  Want to go to college? Not sure how?  Click here to see requirements: Join CPP!  To apply, Click Here: Application Here  Students will need to be logged into G suite and complete an essay. Application deadline is 3/13/22

 

FCPS Gap Year Fair  (Virtual)  2/17/22

FCPS is co-hosting a virtual gap year fair with Go Overseas on February 17th from 6:30pm - 9:00pm on the last day of the Instruction 2 Industry event.  When: February 17, 2022 6:30pm - 9:00pm    Where: Virtual  Link to Flyer   Register Here   The Virtual Gap Year Fair is on the last day of Instruction 2 Industry, a career expo event for high school students to learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options.

 

College Visits in MVHS Career Center (In Person)

To register for all admissions visits, please log into Naviance to sign up!  www.fcps.edu/naviance

NOVA vising the MVHS College and Career Center, 2/23/22 during lunch blocks

February 23rd during all lunch blocks, Ms. Acosta will be in the College and Career Center.  Please stop by the career center for more information.

 

NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Students and Families

NOVA is hosting information sessions specifically for FCPS seniors and their families. Attendees will learn about opportunities, services, and resources at NOVA. Students interested in or considering NOVA are encouraged to attend. NOVA is offering multiple dates and times to attend, and there is a Spanish session as well. Please see the attached flyer (and Spanish flyer) for dates and registration links. Registration is required to obtain the meeting link. For questions, contact: hsoutreach@nvcc.edu.

INTERNSHIPS

Genesys Works Recruitment for Juniors

This is an awesome senior year internship which earns you a credit on your transcript.  Flyer to view You will work as an intern with a partner company during your senior year part time in afternoons, after completion of a summer training.  If interested, Complete the Online Student Interest Link, Genesys Works will have an I.T. and Business career track this year!

P.S. To highlight the fifth anniversary of the Genesys Works and FCPS Partnership, FCPS created a video to highlight a current student from Mount Vernon HS, and his experience with the program. Check it out here! 

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Ms. Rowsey’s Weekly Virtual Schedule (FAFSA help)

Ms. Katrina Rowsey, our MVHS Financial Aid Champion is available to meet with students and families virtually through the Career Center.  She can also be reached via email at khrowsey@fcps.edu. Seniors going to college, please come see Ms. Rowsey for help completing FAFSA and VASA.  Click here to see: Ms. Rowsey’s Schedule

 

VASA Application open - for undocumented, DACA, TPS SENIORS  Deadline March 1 

Financial Support for College - The Virginia Alternate State Application (which will be known as VASA) is accepting applications so that undocumented, DACA, TPS or other Seniors who don’t qualify for the FAFSA, may now be considered for state financial aid. This is a new opportunity, and the application was just released in January 2022  Link to Apply    

 

Virginia FASFA/VASA Pop-up Party (In person - in Richmond) 2/19/22

Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Dewey Gottwald Center at the Science Museum of Virginia (2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220).

Seniors attending college in Virginia and need financial support with their FAFSA or VASA (Virginia Aid for Student Admission) Applications!  If you want to find out if you qualify and get support with VASA application and paying for college - please join us!  Sign up Here

 SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENRICHMENT

College Access Fairfax Scholarships - Due February 15th! Apply Here

😊 Multiple awards just for Fairfax County Seniors😊 (not many have applied, hint hint)

 

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia – Deadlines and Awards vary  Apply Here

 

😊Multiple Scholarships for various career pathways😊 Highlighted for FCPS:

  • Ashworth Grogan Scholarship: Benefits high school seniors residing in Northern Virginia and college students at the Northern Virginia Community College advancing their education through the pursuit of an advanced certification or degree in the fields of education and health. (renewable, financial need must be demonstrated) Learn more and apply by 2/7 at https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/ashworth-grogan-scholarship-fund
  • Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship: The Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund benefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university. Visit to learn more: https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/dorothy-jean-coates-scholarship-foundation-fund
  • Leslie V. Forte Scholarship: Supports minority students attending the Northern Virginia Community College. Awards will be made with consideration for academic achievement and demonstrated loyalty to NVCC through involvement in extra-curricular activities. Learn more and apply by 2/7 at https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/leslie-v-forte-scholarship-fund
  • Plein Environmental Scholarship: Provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field. Learn more at https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/plein-environmental-scholarship-fund

Please log onto www.fcps.edu/naviance For students to view and apply

Scholarships

  • George Washington’s Mount Vernon - The John S. and Emma B. McDonnell Memorial Scholarship - deadline April 14th, 2022 (MVHS only)
  • Anne Rowe Student Scholarship - deadline March 1, 2022
  • TGNCK Founder’s Scholarship – deadline March 1, 2022
  • Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program – deadline March 5, 2022
  • Look Back Give Back Scholarship – deadline March 31, 2022
  • SAMC’s Cancer Fighter Scholarship – deadline April 1, 2022
  • Bull Run Civil War Round Table (BRCWRT) Scholarship – deadline April 4, 2022
  • DC Area Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship – deadline April 9, 2022
  • Dorm Fairies – deadline April 30, 2022
  • Stand up to Distracted Driving Scholarship – deadline June 15, 2022

Enrichment Programs

  • CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students in grades 7 - 11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas and encourages skill development and career exploration.

MAJOR SUCCESS

Congratulations to those seniors who were accepted to college last week during on-site admission with Hampton University and Longwood University!  WE ARE VERY proud of you!

For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, * kmorr@fcps.edu *

MVHS PTSA SENIOR GRAD COMMITTEE MULCH FUNDRAISER

The time is here for our Annual MVHS PTSA Mulch Sale!! 

This important fundraiser enables the PTSA to provide a safe and fun Grad Party for our MVHS Seniors.

Please use our online ordering site to place your orders: https://bit.ly/PTSAMulchSale

Details:

  • Order Deadline: March 21, 2022
  • Mulch Delivery Date: March 26, 2022
  • Delivery limited to the Mount Vernon area
  • Mulch will be delivered on the driveway in FRONT of the house
  • 3 cu ft of high quality, double shredded mulch

Thank you for your support! 

The MVHS PTSA Grad Committee

Class of 2022

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