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MVHS DECA Chapter Compete at District Leadership Conference
On Monday, November 6, 2023 12 MVHS DECA chapter members represented our chapter exceptionally well at the DECA District Leadership Conference at Oakton High School. This event allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real world role plays. The students competed in different events from Sports and Entertainment to Retail Merchandising. The following students placed.
Personal Finance Literacy Role Play
3rd Place - Adrielyz Alicea Alvarado
Sports and Entertainment Test
2nd Place - Mackenzie Hinton
Sports and Entertainment Role Play
1st Place - Mackenzie Hinton
Sports and Entertainment OVERALL
1st Place - Mackenzie Hinton
Mackenzie has placed to compete at our DECA state conference in Virginia Beach on March 1-3, 2024
The following students met competency and are proficiency winners in their different testing events.
Mackenzie Hinton - Sports and Entertainment
Adrielyz Alicea Alvarado - Personal Financial Literacy
Mary Acheampong - Retail Merchandising
Kimberly Parada-Gutierrez - Human Resources
Both Elmer Rivas Vasquez and Neyda Lainez Hernandez served as volunteers for the day.
Congratulations MVHS DECA!!!
National Special Education Day
National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students!
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Special Education Resources for Families
Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to help assist families of students with special needs.
- The Office of Special Education Procedural Support helps staff, families, and students with the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
- Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Contact the Ombuds Office by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education has updated the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This state guide was developed to help those involved in special education including families, teachers, school administrators, advocates, and students.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. See the complete school year calendar.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.
Winter Weather Decisions - YouTube
MVHS DECA Holiday Movie Night
Student Services Updates
Region 3 Postsecondary Family Night for Spanish Speaking Families
All Mount Vernon Spanish speaking families are invited to the Region 3 Postsecondary Family Night on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. At theHybla Valley Community Center, 7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22306. Families will learn about the WISH Center, FCPS Academy courses, the Military, NOVA, GMU and Financial Aid. All presentations will be in Spanish. See the flyers below:
SAVE the DATE: MVHS Curriculum Night
Attention 9th, 10th and 11th grade families, please save the date for our upcoming MVHS Curriculum Night. Curriculum night is a very important part of academic advising, parents and students can come to learn more about courses and opportunities for next school year.
NOVA Accommodations and Accessibility Event
NOVA’s Accommodations and Accessibility Services is offering a virtual New Student Orientation. Interested in learning more about accommodations, the importance of self-advocacy, NOVA resources, etc.? Join one of our sessions!
Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. January 3 & January 10
See the flyer below for additional details and registration information.
Northern Virginia Community College – NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
- December 12, 2023 (7:00pm)
- January 23, 2024 (4:30pm)
- February 20, 2024 (7:00pm) -Spanish Session
- March 19, 2024 (4:30pm)
APPLICATION WORKSHOP
These sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. Please see the flyer below for registration information. For questions, contact admissions@nvcc.edu.
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