Mountain View Weekly Update

- On Monday, October 28, the 6th grade team will welcome Mrs. Pit, one of Mountain View's daily substitutes, who will fill Mr. Gurczeski's Science position until his return on January 2. Mrs. Pit's email address is: pit@mendhamboroschools.org.

- Important information for all parents regarding Halloween: Mountain View students will be permitted to come to school in costume on Thursday, October 31 based on the guidelines below. In advance, we appreciate you reviewing your child's costume to determine if it is appropriate for school.

• Costume masks that completely cover the face will not be permitted.
• Costumes must be aligned with the district dress code (no weapons or attire that disrupts the learning environment).

- Marking period 1 ends on Thursday, October 31. Grades will be released to the Parent Portal on Monday, November 11.

- Important reminder for all parents: Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Hilltop only. Mountain View students will have full school days on November 4 and 5; only November 6 is an early dismissal (12:45) for Mountain View students.

- Try-outs for the winter sports season will be November 11-13. Students in grades 6-8 will sign-up via a Google Form posted in Mrs Toth’s Classroom. All sports forms are due to Mrs. Austenberg by Wednesday, October 30, including Medical Eligibility Form and Health History Update form (if needed) . Dr Porter will be in to clear all physicals on Monday, November 4th. If you have not already done so, please fill out the Comprehensive Sports Registration form in the Parent Portal. Please reach out to Mrs Austenberg for any questions.

- New to Mountain View sports? Please click here to review the Athletic Code of Conduct, pay-to-play fees, and more. Note that students will also attend an interest meeting with their respective coach where specific information regarding practices and other expectations will be shared.

- 10/30: 7th gr Speech Dr. cultural arts program

- 11/6: 6th gr Grow-a-Row field trip