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Return to School UpdatesAt last night’s School Board meeting, Dr. Brabrand provided an interim update on our plans to return to in-person learning, which can be found below. This means we will welcome a group of students requiring intervention back into the building Tuesday, January 26, 2021. If this plan moves forward, most students will begin phasing into the building on March 2, 2021.
The February 2nd School Board Work Session will be available streaming on our website, or on your local cable channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and it will be determined at that time if this plan will be implemented. As we get more information about this plan we will share it.
Use of New Attendance CodeGood afternoon Parents/Guardians,
To provide ongoing and rapid communication to parents/guardians, Mount Vernon High School will begin the use of a ‘CUT’ code in SIS attendance at the beginning of the 3rd qtr. This code will be used when a student has not been logged in to class for the majority of the class, or if the student was logged in but not engaged or participating for the majority of the class. This code is for information purposes only, it is not considered an unexcused absence (UNX) and will not be used to negatively impact a student’s grade, nor will it be used for disciplinary purposes. We hope that you will find this additional piece of information helpful as you work to support your child at home while we work to support your child in their virtual classes.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
Please Mark your Calendar with the Below Important Dates
STUDENT SERVICES Academic AdvisingTo assist students with selecting their courses for next year we have created a Virtual Curriculum Fair. On this site students and families will have access to videos, brochures, and materials on all of Mount Vernon’s core, elective, and advanced academic courses. Students should use the course selection sheet, course catalog, and the Virtual Curriculum Fair website to select seven courses and two alternate electives. Then use the Quick Reference Guide to input the course selections in StudentVUE. Students must have their courses entered into SIS in time for their individual meeting with their school counselor. The counselor will review their selections during the individual meeting and lock in the course requests. Students must meet with their school counselor by March 12th to make course selection changes.
Curriculum Night Recordings
Curriculum Night for Upperclassman
Curriculum Night for 8th Graders
College and Career Center Important Dates
Spanish Curriculum Night
Tuesday, Jan 26th @6:00pm-8:00pm
Curriculum Night Flyer Spanish
College Access Fairfax FAFSA Virtual Session, Line by Line
Saturday, Jan 30 at 9am
- The FAFSA Line-By-Line presentation is designed for seniors and parents of seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2021. This is not a FAFSA completion event (where counselors can help you individually complete the FAFSA), but rather an explanation of what information is needed for each line of the FAFSA. Register here: https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/event/virtual-fafsa-line-by-line/
MVHS Junior Night,
Tuesday, Feb 9th 6:30pm-8pm
- Let’s begin preparing for your future! Come and listen to steps to prepare for college applications, and what to start thinking about and preparing for now
Gap Year Fair, Partnership with FCPS and Go Overseas
Tuesday, Feb 9th 6-8pm
- FCPS will only share the calendar of events from the organization Go Overseas, which has partnered with us for years to offer the in-person annual Gap Year fair at Marshall High School. The list of fairs featured in this link shows Pacific Standard-Times. There are 12 upcoming gap year fairs, but one, in particular, has been geared towards our metro area on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (EST). Register here for our Gap Year fair: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfax-dc-area-usa-gap-year-fair-2021-registration-131822357219?aff=2021GYFEventonGO
Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival
Saturday, Feb 20th
- Alfred Street Baptist Church is hosting the 19th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Festival on Saturday, February 20, 2021. In response to COVID-19 concerns, this Festival will be VIRTUAL.
Edison HS HBCU Fair,
Monday, Feb 22, 9am-3:30pm
- Edison High School’s 11th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair, February 22, 2020 from 9am -3:30pm -This fair will be held virtually. We hope you can join us! Please see https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/ehshbcu2021/home for more information. Note: Students must be logged into the Google Drive to access this site.
Winter Wednesday Lunch and Learn Sessions through the College and Career Center, Every Wednesday from Jan 27- Feb 24 from 11am-12pm
- Hosted on the College and career Center Google Classroom
- Topics include scholarship hunting, resume writing, interviewing, and how to make a career decision. All Students Welcome.
winter wednesday lunch and learn schedule.pdf
2021 Regional Scholastic Art Award WinnersFAIRFAX COUNTY ART REGION
The following students' artworks were recognized through the Scholastic Art Awards program for the Fairfax County Art Region.
Congratulations to these MVHS Student winners!
Hats off to these fantastic students and their educators who supported them in this optional opportunity! We will share these images with the community soon!
Meal Distribution for the Week of January 19-26Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to providing all students access to meals January 19-26 where there is a school holiday and one student holiday/teacher workday. The following plan is in place.
Meals will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
It is important to follow safety guidelines when picking up meals. Please wear a mask, stand a minimum of six feet apart from others, and wash your hands before you arrive and when you return home.
Go to the Return to School/Food page for more information or call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
PTSA CORNERImportant Dates
February 2, 2021 -PTSA Meeting @ 6:30 PM
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MVHS PTSA VOLUNTEERS Needed!
Nominating Committee: Tasked with recruiting potential candidates interested in serving in PTSA leadership positions.
Contact us at: ptsamountvernonhs@gmail.com
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PTSA SPONSOR!
Mr. Brad Kintz, Long & Foster Realtor
Web: https://www.longandfoster.com/BradKintz
Email: brad.kintz@longandfoster.com
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Important Community Resources
United Community (UC) Food Pantry
https://www.unitedcommunity.org/stepping-stones.html
ICNA RELIEF Food Pantry:
https://www.icnarelief.org/virginia/
Groveton Baptist Church Food Assistance:
https://www.grovetonbaptistchurch.org/
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