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End of year Reflection with Principal Rogers


As we come to the end of another school year, I would like to invite you to join us at the next PTSA meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 6:30pm- 7:30pm.  We will reflect on this past school year and provide feedback on what is going well, what we want to preserve, and suggestions for improvement.  I hope to see you all there. 


Major Pride!


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Check out this amazing article about an opportunity of a lifetime for our Orchestra students. From Phoenix, Az., to Mount Vernon High School: The Performance of a Lifetime for Orchestra Students | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)


Third Quarter Honor Roll Assembly


We are excited to announce our Third Quarter Honor Roll students.  Check out this video honoring them.

https://www.wevideo.com/view/2671315356


Mental Health Awareness Month


May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Many people are and have experienced an increase in stress, isolation, and uncertainty which has had a huge impact on our well-being.  It is critical that we take care of our own well-being and support our friends and family.  Some suggestions for supporting mental health are maintaining positive relationships, being physically active, and staying present to enjoy all the wonderful things surrounding us.


Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) for parents


Mount Vernon’s Wellness team will be offering a one-day workshop for parents interested in learning more about ways to support students who exhibit or develop signs and symptoms of mental illness or emotional crisis.  You will learn a 5-step action plan: 

  1. Assess for risk of suicide or harm 
  2. Listen non-judgmentally
  3. Give reassurance and information 
  4. Encourage appropriate professional help 
  5. Encourage self-help and other support strategies 

The date is July 11th.  There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided

Parents may sign up using this Google Form


RISING SENIORS (Class of 2023)


Legacy, our new school photographer (https://seniors.legacystudios.com/), will be in the building to take senior portraits on May 26th and May 27th.  You can use the link below to sign up for a session.

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/mount-vernon-hs-alexandria-va/

Additional dates will be added; watch for future announcements.  Questions about senior pictures can be directed to Kellie Williams, kawilliams4@fcps.edu.


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Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.

NYC Calendar 5-8-22

Let’s Keep Each Other Healthy


Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC.

However, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

VaxUp

We continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as they are eligible. COVID-19 vaccination keeps children safely in school and childcare settings, and also while participating in sports, playdates, extracurricular activities, and other group activities. Strong community vaccination rates help keep our schools safe for in-person learning. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, or to find a vaccine provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website.

Masking

As a reminder, students may return to school after five days of isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for five additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the five day isolation period. If individuals are unable to wear a mask when around others, they should continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home. While not required, wearing a mask while indoors is still considered an important way to protect yourself and others. Families are encouraged to discuss mask wearing as an additional layered prevention strategy.

Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online


End of the Year Testing Dates


The end of the year is quickly approaching, we are in the middle of IB/AP and SOL testing is right around the corner.

IB/AP TESTING – IB/AP tests will continue to be administered between April 28 and May 20. Tests are scheduled to start at either 8:10 am or 11:50 am.  See here for a complete list of IB exams and dates.  

SOL TESTING – SOL tests will be administered between May 10 and May 19. Students have been emailed individualized test schedules (which includes testing dates, locations and times) to their @fcpsschools.net Gmail accounts.

SOL and Final Exam Schedule

In order to accommodate testing space and staff proctoring, we are adjusting the bell schedule for the entire school on May 17, May 18, and May 19 to hold AM and PM testing sessions. On these days, there will only be two class periods per day.


End Of  Year Bell Schedule

 SOL Testing Schedule Summary


  • Tuesday, May 10 – Social Studies SOLs and Senior First Attempts
  • Tuesday, May 17 – 1st and 5th period only: Science SOLs (Biology, Chemistry, Geosystems)
  • Wednesday, May 18 – 4th and 2nd period only: Reading SOL
  • Thursday, May 19 – 8th and 7th period only: Math SOLs (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

College and Career Center News


College and career news 5-8-22 Spanish


College and Career Center Schoology Course

Course code: GP9G27S276SST


COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING


Seniors continuing applications to college and university

Click this link to see who is still in USA and International accepting applications.

 

POSSE FOUNDATION JUNIOR NOMINATIONS are open May 12th at 3pm

Interest Meeting May 12 at 3pm in the College and Career Center

  • This spring, Mount Vernon High School will nominate 10 Juniors to Posse Foundation: a scholarship competition for students to win free tuition at one of the partner colleges. 
  • This year, Virginia Posse is partnering with William and Mary and University of Virginia.
  • Any junior interested – come to the interest meeting on May 12th 3pm

Future Force, June 4 and June 11th 

A two-day workshop series for local junior and senior high school students interested in careers in technology; One student will be selected to win a scholarship valued at $5000

To apply: click this link

 

Girls Fire and Rescue AcademyJune 21-24

Click Here for Application: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems - Applications are due on May 20th for this program that runs June 21-24th

 

Academic Success Week - Your Guide to Finals and Preventing Summer Slide

From May 15th to May 19th, The Princeton Review is hosting a series of online events, curated for 9th to 12th grade students, will include presentations as well as a new program called “The Digital SAT: What You Need to Know.” included is flyer here with clickable links to register for each event.

 

NOVA English Language (ESL) Placement and Registration Tuesday, May 10 at 9am or 4 pm for Summer & Fall Classes Where: Woodbridge campus, Bring a photo ID with you.  Please, children are not permitted.  Questions? Please email esl@nvcc.eduFLYER HERE


INTERNSHIPS


FCPS IT Internship Program is NOW accepting applicants 2022-2023 school year! (HS)

Interested students should visit the FCPS IT Internship website to learn more about these positions before applying. Resumes and cover letters must be submitted by the deadline on Monday, May 9, 2022.

  • Who Qualifies? Rising FCPS Juniors and Seniors and pending/recent FCPS graduates who plan to stay in the area.
  • How many openings are there? There are five different paid positions students can apply for and serve as official FCPS employees.

FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT


View all scholarship detail and enrichment here: www.fcps.edu/naviance  

And scholarships are shared on College and Career Center Schoology Course             

Course code: GP9G27S276SST


JUNIORS WHO WANT TO PRACTICE FOR SAT   CLICK HERE

  • PLEASE begin using the Opportunity Scholarship to help Practice for the SAT

WEEKLY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPEVERY MONDAY 3pm-4:30pm

Seniors – come visit the college and career center Mondays after school from now until June.  Students will give and receive help finding and applying to various scholarships.   Working session, not a presentation.  Bring laptops! 


SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS (Click on scholarship, and encourage your senior to apply) (No website, apply on Naviance)


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


MVHS PTSA Senior Carnival Committee


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The MVHS PTSA Senior Carnival committee is looking for volunteers who would be willing to support in any way possible the Senior Class Carnival on Friday June 3rd.  Anyone interested in helping out - please click on the following link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aacac2ca13-class