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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Major Pride!
National Honor Society members planning their first service project of the year. #MajorPride
Congrats to Ryan Rolshouse, Senior, Placed THIRD in Congress this weekend at WACFL Meet (Washington Area Catholic Forensic League).
📊 Results of the 2022-23 Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey provides insights into the behaviors and attitudes that affect the health and well-being of Fairfax County youth.
Most Fairfax County students reported they feel safe at their school. Overall, the percentage of students who reported risky behaviors continued to decrease in many areas including substance use, sexual activity, and aggressive and delinquent behavior.
Mental health indicators including feelings of sadness/hopelessness, suicidal ideations, and suicide attempts also improved noticeably compared to 2021. Students who reported the recommended amount of physical activity increased compared to the prior year as well.
Read more about the report’s findings, and find the full report on the county’s website.
Protective Factors Support Healthy Habits and Positive Choices
Results from the Fairfax County Youth Survey highlight the importance of students having three or more “protective factors.” Protective factors are individual, family-based, school-based, and community-based assets (such as participating in extracurricular activities, having parents available for help, or having teachers recognize good work) that support healthy habits and positive choices. Learn more about promoting positive outcomes.
Survey data shows that students with at least three protective factors have a lower likelihood of reporting mental health challenges and engaging in a variety of risky behaviors, including substance and opioid abuse. These findings led to the development of the Three to Succeed program, which is being implemented divisionwide to educate FCPS students, families, and staff on the importance of protective factors and increasing the number of high school students with three or more of them.
Calendar Update
Friday, November 3rd will be a 2-hour early release day for students. It also marks the end of the first quarter. Please see the adjusted bell schedule below. Monday, November 6th and 7th are teacher workdays and student holidays. For a complete list of MVHS bell schedules as well and full school year calendars please visit our website: https://mountvernonhs.fcps.edu/bell-schedule-calendars
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
MVHS Literary Magazine
The Creative Writing class is bringing back the MVHS Pen & Palette, a Literary Magazine dedicated to showcasing student writing from both the Creative Writing class and the MVHS student population. Any creative written work is accepted as well as songs, photography, digital art, and more. Students are able to submit writing using THIS LINK.
The link to The Pen & Palette website will be available October 31st. The first issue will be available to Majors sometime in January.
Contact Carmen Pulupa, copulupa@fcps.edu with questions.
Student Activities
GEAR UP MAJORS!
The MVHS Spirit Gear Store is NOW OPEN until November 5th! Click on the link below to visit the shop and be sure to check out the new arrivals and other awesome items to keep you warm! Gear up before the Winter Sports Season and support our MVHS Athletes!
MV Online School store
Congrats to Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Golf on closing out successful seasons. We still have some sports continuing on:
Varsity football will close out the regular season on Friday with Senior Night vs Edison at 7PM. They have an opportunity for a playoff spot which they would play the following week. It will probably be on the road.
Cheer finished in 6th place at Districts and will move on to the Occuqaun Regional tournament, which will be held tomorrow at 10AM at Lake Braddock HS.
Cross country had their district meet yesterday. The boys finished in 5th place and the girls finished in 6th place
Girls Basketball Final Interest Meeting
On Thursday, November 2nd there will be a final girls basketball interest meeting in room D111 with Coach Thomas. Tryouts for girls basketball will be November 6th, 7th, and 8th from 5:45pm-7:30pm
Governor’s World Language Academy
Have you completed at least 2 years of a world language & are interested in learning Japanese? If so, the Japanese Governor’s World Language Academy may be for you. If you are interested in learning more, please attend the zoom webinar on Tuesday, November 7, from 4-5pm. See Ms. Chaney in E210 to get the link.
Are you a current or former non-native/heritage level 3 or IB French, German, or Spanish language student interested in further developing your language skills? If so, the Governor’s World Language Academy of French, German, or Spanish may be for you. If you are interested in learning more, please attend the zoom webinar on Tuesday, November 7, from 4-5pm. See Ms. Chaney in E210 to get the link.
Student Services Updates
Virginia College Application Week was a huge success, thank you to all of the students and teachers who supported the various events. Congratulations to all of our seniors who received on-site admissions offers at the MVHS Virginia College Application Week Fair!
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR SENIORS
Seniors, please pay attention to those important dates and deadlines for college admissions purposes. The first BIG deadline is Nov. 1. For a lot of schools, not only is that an admissions deadline for some, but that is also their priority deadline for scholarships.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
For those who are looking to meet important upcoming deadlines, please make sure that you have turned in your transcript request form back to Carly Davis who can be found in the Main Office/Student Services. If you need assistance on filling it out, please come see Ms. MacGregor or your counselor.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
10/31/23 - Misericordia University - 9:45am - College & Career Center
10/31/23- York College - 12:30pm - College & Career Center
11/3/23 - Marist College - 10:30am - College & Career Center
11/8/23 - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - 1pm - G100
NOVASpring 2024 Early Online College
Spring 2024 Early Online College (EOC) registration opens Monday, October 23, 2023, and the registration deadline is Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM, EST. These FREE 12-week NOVA Online courses will run asynchronously (online) from January 30 – April 22, 2024.
Additionally, NOVA launched a Career Studies Certificate (CSC) through EOC this past fall 2023. The IT Technical Support CSC is an employable certificate that also prepares students for 5 industry certifications.
The EOC spring 2024 course roster is as follows:
ARA 101- Beginning Arabic I
ARA 102- Beginning Arabic II
ART 102- History of Art: Renaissance to Modern
CST 110- Introduction to Human Communication
ECO 201- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 202- Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 112- History of World Civilization post-1500
ITE 152 (part of the IT Technical Support CSC)- Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
ITN 101 (part of the IT Technical Support CSC)- Introduction to Network Concepts
MUS 121- Music in Society
REL 100- Introduction to the Study of Religion
SDV 100 (part of the IT Technical Support CSC)- College Success Skills
SOC 200- Introduction to Sociology
SCHOLARSHIPS
Other Opportunities
United States Coast Guard Academy Day
The United States Coast Guard Academy will be holding an in person information session on 11/4/23 from 10am-12pm. This session will be held at the USCG Telecommunication and Information Systems Command (TISCOM) at 7323 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, VA 22315. Please see the flier below for details. RSVP by 10/30/23 to jacob.m.brown@uscga.edu
Student Opportunity-Design Competition
The 2023 Fall Fabrication Challenge is a competition that is open to middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. This year’s challenge is to create a one-of-kind musical instrument. Designs can be handcrafted from everyday objects or new materials, manufactured through 3D printing or laser cutting, including electronic components, or any of those in combination. Cash prizes will be awarded at each division along with $1000 for the overall Grand Champion. Students can participate as individuals or in a team of up to 3 members. I am attaching a PDF and JPG with the brief, full details and the submission portal can be found on our website. https://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/fablab.html
PTSA Corner
Class of 2024 Celebration Fundraiser Donation Drive
PTSA Class of 2024 Celebration Fundraiser - Donation Drive: We are holding a Donation Drive to support the celebration for our seniors. Clean out your closets for the Class of 2024 and their senior celebration! Your clean-out can help make their celebration happen! SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, November 11, 2023, will be the drop-off day from 7am-11am. More information to come!!
MVHS PTSA Senior Class Donation Drive
Wreaths Across America
The PTSA senior celebration committee is working with Wreaths Across America this holiday season. Please help us decorate our nation’s military cemeteries. Use the link below to order. You also have options for where your sponsored wreath will be placed. Help us meet our goal of getting 50 wreaths ordered! All proceeds will go toward the Class of 2024 senior class celebration. There is also an attached flyer with information.
WAA Day Poster.pdf
PTSA Holiday Market
It's getting to be that time of year again! MVHS PTSA Holiday Market is coming! Yay! SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10am-3pm! Come enjoy a bit of holiday cheer and do some fun holiday shopping!
MVHS PTSA 2023 Holiday Market Save the Date
November Meeting
Please join us for an exciting meeting next month on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30PM, G100, Door 1. We will immediately follow Principal Roger's Principal Chat. We have an exciting discussion planned led by Dr. Amel Logan, PsyD, LPC. He runs a private practice and works or Kaiser Permanente doing individual and group therapy. He's also an MVHS parent! The discussion will consist of an open dialogue parent group conversion to help parents navigate through high school with their children. It should be a lively conversation. Join Us!
Join Today!
As always, please support us by joining the PTSA so we can continue to support our students, staff, and parents. https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home
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