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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Major Pride!
Congratulations to Mrs. Dresch and her daughter Samantha Dresch for their award-winning Strawberry Pie. They competed in our Pi Day contest and took first place.
Family Engagement Survey
Greetings Major Families,
The second Family Engagement Survey in the 2021-22 school year is now open and will close on April 3. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home and school, and FCPS’s goal with the survey is to recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school communities. Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division.
The survey addresses the following topics:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
We know that when schools build strong partnerships with families, respond to their concerns, and honor their contributions, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and increased likelihood of high school graduation. You can access the survey in various languages at this link. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
We highly encourage you to complete the survey so that you make your voice heard around important topics impacting your child’s success. Please note that all responses will be confidential.
TAKE THE SURVEY!
Sincerely,
MVHS Administration
Tutor.com
We are excited to share a new resource that will soon be available to all MVHS students to support learning. All FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.
Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email soon that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student.
For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
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Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Class of 2024 T-shirts are on sale for Pre-Order Only
Cost: $10
Deadline March 30th
Acceptable Forms of Payment: Cash or Check Payable to Mount Vernon High School
NOTE: If you place a t-shirt order but your money is not received you will NOT receive your shirt.
Web Link
Class Shirt Order Form
https://forms.gle/BEVfw7GBiddwBomHA
Thank you for your support!
Academic Advising Feedback Needed
Every year students engage in a process called academic advising where they meet with their school counselor to discuss and select classes for the upcoming school year. The purpose of those meetings is to allow students to work with their school counselor to develop an educational plan that is consistent with their aspirations, interests, strengths and values. As we prepare for the upcoming school year’s academic advising and course selection process, we are seeking feedback from families regarding this year’s. Students and Staff will be given the opportunity to complete similar surveys.
At this time we are asking you as parents/guardians to complete the following survey. The survey will be open from now until Monday, April 11th. Should you have any questions, please email Niasharee Frater, nsfrater@fcps.edu or Mary Jane Pimentel at mdpimentel@fcps.edu.
We thank you for your partnership and your feedback is appreciated.
JumpStart2NOVA
Attention Seniors interested in NOVA this Fall. NOVA is pleased to announce JumpStart2NOVA for summer 2022. The application is now open and will close at 5PM on April 29, 2022.
Qualified seniors graduating this spring may take one 3-credit course and NOVA’s 1-credit College Success Skills course, SDV 100, at no tuition.
All classes will be offered through NOVA Online and run May 31st through August 8th, 2022. Students are required to pay for textbooks or other course materials.
First-time NOVA students will need to apply to NOVA and create an account to request the course in nvcc.dualenroll.com. Current DE students can skip the NOVA application and go straight to nvcc.dualenroll.com, selecting term “JumpStart Summer 2022.” All students will be required to upload a high school/homeschool transcript and any qualifying test scores if they do not have a 3.0 GPA.
To learn more about JumpStart2NOVA, including course offerings, minimum qualifying scores, and details on how to apply, please visit http://www.nvcc.edu/jumpstart/.
Flash Forward 2022
This in-person seminar will provide students with IEP’s and their parents an introduction to options after high school. The event will take place on April 26, 2022 at W.T. Woodson HS from 6:30pm–8:30pm
From 6:30pm – 7:30pm, representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables. Followed by two concurrent breakout sessions from 7:30pm–8:30pm. Concurrent breakout sessions are:
- College and Education Options: For students planning to continue their education at a 2- or 4- year college.
- Alternatives to College, after High School: For students interested in employment and workforce development – Highlights include military, apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment
Register Online Now: https://bit.ly/3tqFfBv
Virginia Boys State Conference for Rising Seniors
Attention junior males with a passion for civic leadership, American citizenship and government; please contact Mr. Paul Guillion via email at yguillion@fcps.edu or via phone 703-619-3253 if you are interested in attending the Virginia Boys State conference this summer. The American Legion is looking to interview, and potentially sponsor, interested candidates (rising seniors) from Mount Vernon High School.
Boys State is a non-partisan program. Conference details can be found at this website: https://www.vaboysstate.org/
College and Career Center News
GUARDIAN/PARENT MEETINGS WITH MS. ORR
Dear families, I am accepting 30-minute meetings with guardians/parents on Mondays from 9am-10am and on Wednesdays from 3pm to 4pm. To request a meeting, please email Ms. Orr at kmorr@fcps.edu to schedule for the next available meeting time.
EMPLOYER SESSIONS
Alexandria Seaport Foundation April 13th at 3:30pm, Virtual Session Sign up here. Ms. Seifert, Executive Director will be virtual talking to seniors about an apprentice program with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation - Excellent choice for grads who would like to get training in carpentry, construction, marine work and as seaport staff.
COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING
FAMILY MILITARY NIGHT 3/29 at 6pm – at West Springfield High School
Come and learn about military service and post-secondary educational opportunities. To view Flyer with details, Click HERE and please fill out this quick Google Doc if you plan to attend (must do so through your fcpsschools.net account).
NOVA Virtual Information Sessions for FCPS Students and Families
March 24 and April 20th - NOVA is hosting information sessions specifically for FCPS seniors and their families to learn about opportunities, services, and resources at NOVA. Students interested in considering NOVA are encouraged to attend. For questions, contact: hsoutreach@nvcc.edu. Click Link for Flyer and to Register
NOVA Virtual GMU ADVANCE INFO SESSIONS for Region 3 students and families Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. “Advance” Program Information Session in English: Zoom link Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm- “Advance” Program Information Session in Spanish: Zoom link
What is WIOA, JOB CORP and Apprentice Work? March 24th, 3pm (after school late bus day)
- WIOA stands for Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act and is a program for youth to get demand occupation training at no cost.
- Job Corp are federal live-in facilities where you can learn a trade for free.
- Apprentice work is where you learn a trade from a skilled employer and agree to work for a lower wage. To learn more, please sign up here, so I know who is attending.
ACE CORE Opportunity and Scholarship
FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) is offering CORE - an introductory class and a great way for students with little or no experience to get started in the trades. Students earn 80 apprentice hours that will count towards any specific trade apprenticeship (electrical, hvac, plumbing, carpentry). The course schedule can be viewed here. The ACE Education Foundation is offering $500 scholarships for this course to students that qualify. To view the ACE scholarship application, click here.
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.
US Senator Mark Warner - Academy Day 2022 April 23rd 10am-12:30pm
This session will be held virtually on April 23rd. Families interested in attending please email: academy_noms@warner.senate.gov to be added to the invitation distribution list. This is an excellent session to hear from representatives from the Virginia congressional delegation about the application procedures for congressional nomination to the academies as well as speaker
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Alliance - Major Time and Lunch Blocks March 24th and April 11th, 9:30am-1:30pm. For Flyer, Click Here. During Major time in the College and Career Center UA will go over summer and senior year internships, and will have a table in front of Cafeteria during lunch blocks, Click here to Sign up to attend this session during Major Time and get a pass.
FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIP SNAPSHOT
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
Ms. Rowsey, FAFSA champion - Wednesday, 3/30
Virtual support with the FAFSA application during major time in College and Career Center; Come and get your FAFSA DONE!
SAVE THE DATE - FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Wednesday, 4/27
Virtual Financial Aid Night for Region 3 – Wed, 4/27 at 7pm. A link will be shared for this session soon.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP SWARM – EVERY MONDAY 3pm-4:30pm
Seniors – please visit the college and career center each Monday at 3pm and help each other apply to MANY senior scholarships over the next 2 months before you GRADUATE! Ms. Orr is staying after school every Monday to help seniors apply for scholarships.
This is a working swarm, so bring your laptops!
Scholarship Snapshot
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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
- The AWS in Communities Scholarship Program - March 29th
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Alpha Kappa Alpha, Lambda Kappa Omega – April 10th
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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
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Ira Dorsey Foundation Scholarships – April 16th
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OKK Foundation Scholarships – May 6th
*For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, kmorr@fcps.edu *
MVHS PTSA Mulch Sale Fundraiser Deadline tomorrow March 21st
MVHS Purple Team Merch-- April Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child
To support the MVHS Purple Team you can order their merchandise here.
Deadline to order is this Friday, March 25th.
Technology Student Association Fundraiser
The Technology Student Association (TSA) will be selling Digital Dozen Krispy Kreme Fundraiser March 11 - April 11 ($13 for original glaze doughnuts). All proceeds will help TSA members attend State competition.
To order please see order link:
(TSA) selling Digital Dozen Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
MVHS Community Day Golf Tournament
MVHS Community Day Golf Tournament Brochure.pdf
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