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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Greetings Major Families,
Happy Sunday! We hope this message finds you well and rested. As you know, beginning this past week parents/guardians had the opportunity to elect to have their children not wear masks in school. We are pleased to announce that our Major Family handled this very well and students and staff were respectful of each other’s choices. We will continue to emphasize the importance of treating each other with respect despite family choices and working collaboratively as a Major Family.
Our next “Lunch with Principal Rogers” will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 11:00 - 12:00 pm. We will be joined by Ms. Elizabeth Mohaupt, our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Ms. Mohaupt will help us identify substances and paraphernalia in the household and symptoms of abuse. She will also share protective factors and prevention strategies. The meeting will be held virtually, using this link.
With Major Pride,
Principal Rogers
MAJOR PRIDE!
The following students were recognized with regional awards in the 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards on Wednesday, February 23 at a reception at NVCC.
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Mary Acheampong, grade 10, Regional Gold Key in Photography, “Black and White”
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Jedon Johnson, grade 12, Regional Honorable Mention in Digital Art, “Your Demons”
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Catherine Stankewick, grade 11, Regional Honorable Mention in Painting, “Day Dreaming of Butterflies”
In addition, Mary Acheampong’s photograph, “Beauty”, which was honored with a Regional Gold Key in 2021 was also recognized at the next level in June 2021 with a NATIONAL Silver Medal in Photography!
Their artwork was recognized by a panel of creative professionals as the most outstanding work submitted among their peers. Since 1923, the Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers, including: Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol. We are proud to count you among these esteemed Scholastic Awards alumni!
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
MVHS Explore LAW Series
in the MVHS library on dates below at 3:30pm
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! Sign up here
March 10, 2022
Overall Wellness: Learn How to Chill Out and Be SuccessfulSpeaker: Barbara Mardigan, Deputy Clinical Director, Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
March 31, 2022
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
Becoming a Judge and What/Who is a 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
Becoming a Lawyer and Owning Your Own Law Practice,The Ups and Downs, and Knowing Your WorthSpeaker: Tonya G. Penn, Owner, TNG Legal
College and Career Center News
MAJOR SUCCESS
Thank you so much to the students:
- In CPP that attended Little Theatre session with Longwood University
- That attended Spanish Junior Night with their families
- That attended the QuestBridge session with Briana after school
- That went to the library for the Physician’s Assistant exploration session
- That attended the major time session, “How to Make a Career Plan”
- That took time to meet with Ms. Acosta to finish their NOVA college application
Very proud of all of you!
Ms. Orr not in on Friday, March 11th
For just next week – Ms. Orr will not be here on Friday, March 11th as she is traveling to West Virginia to learn about Potomac College!
CAREER EXPLORATION
Need service-learning credit? Volunteers Needed! – 3/12/22
Help is needed for the annual Winter Guard & Percussion show on March 12, 2022. The show will have 45 school units from all across Virginia, competing in this circuit.
Students (and adults) can sign up using this link. Questions, please contact rabacz@fcps.edu
JOB FAIRS AND EMPLOYER SESSIONS
Belle Haven Country Club – Lunch blocks cafeteria table March 10
Belle Haven Country Club is seeking lifeguards and summer help. To view their website and job application, click here. Ms. Clark, Recruiter, is visiting MVHS at a table in front of the cafeteria on March 10th to talk to students about their job openings.
2022 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Series March 12 and March 19 FAIR INFO
Partnership with Connection Newspapers, FCPS and local Chambers
- March 12th from 1pm-3pm - West Springfield High School
- March 19th from 11am to 1pm
To register for this job fair series please click here
City Experiences Job Opportunities March 14th Major Time and Lunch
www.cityexperiences.com/careers For Flyer, Click Here. During Major time in the College and Career Center the employer will go over all opportunities including deck hand and will have a table in front of Cafeteria during lunch blocks, FOR SENIORS or 18+ Click here to Sign up to attend this session during Major Time and get a pass.
United Airlines – Full Time Dulles Jobs for Graduating Seniors March 15th, 3:15pm Sign up here Ms. Edwards, Recruiter from United Airlines will be virtual talking to seniors about job openings at Dulles Airport with United Airlines/Swissport. These openings are to work on site at Dulles Airport on the ramps, and for customer support and you will need a high school diploma. Excellent choice for students who are choosing to work full time instead of training or in a gap year.
COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING
How to Make a Resume March 10th Major Time
To sign up for this major time session, click here. Please sign up before March 7th. Ms. Orr will go over resume writing and guidelines in the College and Career Center.
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 program eligibility 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
College Visits in MVHS Career Center (In Person)
To register for all admissions visits to get a pass to go to CCC, please log into Naviance to sign up! www.fcps.edu/naviance.
INTERNSHIPS
Genesys Works Q&A session with current senior in the program! This is an in-person session only and is Moved to March 17th at 3:15pm Juniors! Come and learn about this internship which earns you a credit on your transcript from one of our seniors currently in the program. Want to ask questions? Need help with application? Want to find out what it is like? Held in the College and Career Center on March 17th, 2022, Thursday after school from 3:15-4:15pm. Sign up here
*Mr. Kelland, Advisor with Genesys Works, will be visiting MVHS on 3/14/22, Monday, at a table in front of the cafeteria during lunch blocks!*
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS with deadlines
View all scholarship detail and enrichment here: www.fcps.edu/naviance And community scholarships are on College and Career Center Schoology Course
Course code: GP9G-27S2-76SST
2022 VDOE Granville P. Meade Scholarship – submit to Ms. Orr by March 7th
VHSL Scholarships CLICK HERE TO APPLY - submit to Ms. Orr by March 10th
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Harold Ford Scholarship – submit to Ms. Orr by March 14th
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The Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter ( NoVAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Theta is (Ms. Brooks, Ms. Williams, Ms. Green and Principal Rogers sorority! APPLY!) – March 18th
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Vulcan Materials - submit to Ms. Orr by March 22nd
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The William Foreman Memorial Scholarship - submit to Ms. Orr by March 25th
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The AWS in Communities Scholarship Program March 29th
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association (VSUAA) Northern Virginia Chapter's for seniors going to VSU – March 31st
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon - The John S. and Emma B. McDonnell Memorial Scholarship - April 14th
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Mount Vernon Lee Chamber Business Scholarship – April 15th
*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
MVHS PTSA Grad Committee Mulch Fundraiser Flyer
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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