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Family and Friends of our RISING SENIORS!


Students in the Class of 2023 are working diligently to end their junior year strong, and I wanted to take a moment to give you a quick what's up with the Class.

  • Despite the rainy weather, Prom 2022 was a success at The Torpedo Factory on May 6th, and we've been collecting feedback from our students to pass on to next year's junior class.  Thank you to everyone who helped us sell tickets and who joined us at The Torpedo Factory!  We needed you, and we appreciate you very much!
  • We are working on t-shirt designs for senior year.  Senior t-shirts will be ordered for all seniors at the beginning of next year, and the cost is covered by the class, in part by senior dues.
  • 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.

  • I would like to hold a Parent Council meeting on May 26th at 7:30 (following the PTSA meeting).  It's time for us to start thinking about fundraising and planning for next year's SeniorFest/All Night Grad Party.  Our primary fundraiser for this event is the Spring, 2023 Mulch Sale.   

In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions or ideas.  Have a wonderful weekend,

Karen Boyd, Class of 2023 Administrator

703-619-3227

klboyd@fcps.edu


SOL Retakes & Make-Ups


Thank you for all of your patience and support during last week’s adjusted SOL testing schedule.  This week there will only be 2 days of large scale testing May 25th and May 26th. The bell schedule will NOT be modified.  Only students who qualified for a retake and those who were absent will be tested.  

  • Wednesday, May 25th –Science SOLs and Reading
  • Thursday, May 26th – Math SOLs
  • Friday, May 27th – Last chance for make-ups and re-takes 
  • CSS testing dates are May 24th-27th

Senior Final Exam Schedule and Other Important Dates


Senior Schedule

The FCPS Senior Survey


The FCPS Senior Survey occurs every year.  The data collected from this class will be used to build scattergrams in Naviance and will provide valuable information for our school division as we work to support each student’s academic and career plan.

 It is important for all seniors to complete this survey and if you are planning to attend college, this is the way you will indicate where you want your school to send your final transcript! If you have not yet completed the Senior Survey, please contact your school counselor.


End of the Year Awards:  Underclassmen and Senior Award Programs


The MVHS faculty and Student Services team are looking forward to celebrating and recognizing some of our students at the end of the year awards. Save the date for the following programs:  Underclassmen Awards, June 2nd 1:30pm and Senior Awards, June 3rd 5:30pm.  

During these programs students will be honored for their academic excellence, hard work and determination.  Due to capacity limitations we can only invite our honored students and their families to the event.  These students and their families will receive a special invitation via email later this week.  Please be on the lookout for that emailed invitation.


Underclassmen Awards

Senior Awards

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Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.

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FCPS Cares


The FCPS Cares Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge our MVHS staff members.


MVHS Food Pantry Pre-Summer Drive Thru


We are excited to have one last Food Pantry events on June 2nd after school. 

 

Event Title: “MVHS Food Pantry Pre-Summer Drive Thru”

Date: Thursday, June 2nd

Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Location: Mount Vernon High School, Door #5, Back of School!


College and Career News

Spanish college and career news 5 20 22.pdf


College and Career Center Schoology Course
Course code: GP9G27S276SST


Important Dates Coming up


June 2nd--Underclassmen Awards

June 3rd – Senior Awards

June 7th – Graduation

June 10th – Last Day of School


Career Planning Student Meetings with Ms. Orr


Ms. Orr will be taking 20 Min Meetings with students beginning next week, until the end of the year. Students email kmorr@fcps.edu to schedule during non-class time.


COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING EVENTS/CLUBS


Seniors continuing applications to college and university
Click this link to see who is still in USA and International accepting applications.


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


NOVA Support for graduating Seniors! - Are you ready for your first semester in college at NOVA? Here’s how you do it in 3 easy steps – view flyer and follow the steps.


Juniors interested in joining the College Help Club and being an officer in their senior year, fill out this form: A meeting will be shared next week by current CHC officers for juniors interested!


Fairfax NAACP 2022 DMV Trade Jobs Fair June 4th 11;00am High School students interested in promising careers in the skilled trades should attend the 2022 DMV Virtual Trade Jobs Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Several employers will be available to chat about paid job opportunities that include on-the-job training with little or experience required. Interested students should view the event flyer and make sure to register today by visiting this link: bit.ly/DMVJobsFair


INTERNSHIPS/JOBS/SERVICE


Moonlit Wings is looking to hire camp leaders for their performing arts summer camp for kids! Click here for more information


Hollan Hall Summer Day Camp Counselor Opening Click Here for Flyer and Application


Skrimp Shack on Richmond Highway is hiring! Click here for flyer and application


Statfield Non-Profit Summer Camp STEM Instructor for High School Students Seeking students 16 years or older as part-time instructors for in-person summer camps. Looking for dependable tech-savvy individuals with knowledge of coding and engineering design process, experience teaching or facilitating activities for youth, and the ability to work in Reston, Centerville, or Lorton locations. Interested students should view this flyer for more information and visit this link to apply: bit.ly/JoinStartfield.


Spring Village Residential Construction Site 2022 Summer Job Opportunities Seeking students 16 years or older interested in working summer at the Spring Village Residential Construction Site in Springfield, Virginia. Paid opportunity from July 6, 2022 – July 29, 2022, where students employed can earn $15 per hour while acquiring valuable construction skills. Students interested in this opportunity should review this flyer and email Ron Meinert, the Residential Construction Site Teacher, for details on how to apply.


United Community – Summer Service-Learning hours for Soccer Lovers!
Click here to learn more


Arcadia Summer Farm Camp in Alexandria
Graduating Senior Job for 18+, need to fill 4 counselor positions which is over July and August. job description/application info. More information here: www.arcadiafood.org


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 WORKSHOP– EVERY MONDAY 3:00pm-4:30pm
Juniors and 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. Juniors are welcome! Working session, not a presentation. Bring laptops!


SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS (Click on scholarship, and encourage your senior to apply)

 


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


The MVHS PTSA invites you to purchase a yard sign!!


Celebrate your Class of 2022 Graduate with a yard sign!  Display them in your yard with the included stakes, put them in your window or on your wall!  Yard signs are $15.  Order yours today while supplies last! Once they are gone, there will not be anymore reorders.  All proceeds go to fund the Senior Carnival.  

https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2514&form=9


Class of 2022 Carnival Volunteer Sign Up


The MVHS PTSA Grad Party Committee has been working hard to organize a day of fun and celebration for our Seniors and are in need of YOUR help!

Please consider volunteering in any capacity on Friday, June 3rd!!!  For more information or to volunteer - please click on the link below.  THANK YOU to those that have already signed up!

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