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Dear Mountain View Families,
The last few days have been busy at Mountain View. We had our annual Thanksgiving Mentor Social which included a full traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared by both staff and students. In addition, we have welcomed Mr. Chuck Miller to our Mountain View family. Mr. Miller will serve as Interim Assistant Principal while we search for a replacement for Mr. Mike Salaita. Mr. Salaita was recently promoted to the Administrator position for Interagency Alternative Schools. We miss him already but are very excited for his new opportunity.
As we approach Thanksgiving Break, I’ve taken some time to reflect on what I’m grateful for and working at Mountain View is at the top of my list. You place a great deal of trust in us every day, and that does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I hope each of you has a safe and restful Thanksgiving.
As always, please reach out should we be able to provide support in any way.
Best,
Catherine Stone
Principal
Mountain View High School
703-227-2303
Family, Love, Respect
- November 22nd, 23rd & 24th - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
- December 18th - January 1st - NO SCHOOL Winter Break
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
During the Academic Matters segment of the November 9 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid discussed student attendance and engagement. Attendance and absenteeism rates are one measure for Goal 2 of our 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Chronic absenteeism — which is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school for any reason — is a concern across Virginia school districts. Although FCPS continues to outperform the state average in attendance rates, we are tracking chronic absenteeism closely.
Data shows that:
- Missing just 10% of school — just two days a month — negatively affects a student’s academic performance.
- Only 17% of students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and first grade were reading proficiently in third grade, compared to 64% of those with good attendance.
- Students who fail to read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than students who achieve proficiency to drop out of high school.
- By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Attendance is critical for academic success!
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. However, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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