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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Major Pride!
Congratulations to Ms. Haeyoung Lee for being recognized by the FCPS School Board for her accomplishments accomplishing the very rigorous task of being a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. We are all #MajorProud of her!
Mount Vernon Student’s designed artwork for Richmond Highway BRT stations
Mount Vernon High School was responsible for designing art concepts for the Woodlawn and Fort Belvoir BRT stations. The overarching themes for the stations had been previously discussed at community meetings and approved by the BRT Executive Committee. Read the entire article here.
PTSA presentation on Opportunities in the Building Trades
MVHS was so pleased to host the PTSA presentation on Opportunities in the Building Trades. Students signed up to hear about career opportunities in the swimming pool industry, the vinyl siding industry, home building trades and the WISH foundation, which offers training in multiple trades in construction, health care and more. A big thank you to the PTSA for coordinating and presenting this important seminar.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
C/o 2024 Fundraiser Event
Please join the C/o 2024 on March 30th at Noodles and Company from 4:00pm-8:00pm for a fundraiser event. For more information see the links below.
Fundraiser.pdf
Fundraiser Spanish.pdf
March Wellness Day
On March 28, MVHS will host a wellness day. Our schedule will be changed to place Major Time at the end of the day. Students will be able to move freely from one activity to another during Major Time on March 28, so if you plan for an early dismissal, please make prior arrangements for where and when your students should meet you for pick up.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!
Kid Biz Inc. is sponsoring a FREE event for you to showcase your talents. Whether you are an aspiring artist, inventor, entrepreneur or looking to start and grow a business this is the place for you! On May 13th and Hayfield Secondary there will be over 100 booths of kids with AMAZING ideas and businesses. It is free to attend and free to host a booth. Booths are available to any student in grades 1-12! There will be guest judges, networking opportunities, community leaders and members ready to support these young professionals.
If you are interested in learning more about the event or even hosting a booth - feel free to apply here! Booth applications are due by April 14th https://www.kidbizinc.com/nova/YoungEntrepreneursExpo.html
New Scholarship posted in Naviance as of 3/7/23
Laura Ashley Piper - $1000
Criteria: Any Fairfax County high-school senior may apply and return their package to their school College and Career Specialist, if they meet the following criteria:
- Is a United States citizen.
- Is a graduating senior currently enrolled at a Fairfax County Public Schools high school.
- Demonstrates personal integrity, student leadership, and service to school and community
- Demonstrates academic excellence
- Demonstrates athletic merit
- Students must ask their school counselor to complete the Recommendation Form (p. 6), who will deliver it to the student’s high school College and Career Specialist.
- The student must ask their school counselor to include with their letter of recommendation, the student’s current unofficial transcript
Virtual FCPS Military Night - 3/20/23 - 5-8pm
Please see attached flyer for QR codes to attend each session - must use a fcps email address!
FCPS Purple Up! T-Shirt
April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for order now through March 16 here! Please share with your colleagues and school communities. Purple Up! FCPS!
PTSA Corner
The MVHS PTSA has several exciting presentations and opportunities coming up over the next few weeks.
PTSA upcoming meetings/presentations
3/15/23, 7:00PM, G100: PTSA Monthly General Membership Meeting Attached is the flyer for the meeting.
Our next general meeting is Wednesday, March 15th, at 7pm. We are excited to have our speaker, Attorney Deborah Matthews, join us to talk about the rights & responsibilities of our kids once they turn 18.
Students and parents are welcome! Join us to learn this valuable information. Please register for the event as our speaker is kindly bringing handouts to take home.
https://tinyurl.com/PTSATurning18
Scholarship and Honorarium Opportunities
Senior Scholarships:
MVHS Seniors: The PTSA will be awarding has 3 ($500) scholarships. The topics include:
Student Perseverance
Community College or Technical School
Service and Leadership
Apply Today! Application Deadline is May 5th. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/senior-scholarship
Not a member yet? Join here for $5! https://mountvernonptsa.ptaboard.com/home
Underclassmen Honorarium:
MVHS Underclassmen: Submit an application for the PTSA Underclass Honorariums. There is one award each for a Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior student. We are excited to help support these students and their school-sponsored activities.
Apply Today! Application Deadline is May 5th. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/senior-scholarship
Not a member yet? Join here for $5! https://mountvernonptsa.ptaboard.com/home
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