The Colt

Greetings MVES Familes,

February is here, and this month, our school is focusing on kindness! We are encouraging all students to practice our two key expectations: using kind words and showing kind actions every day. February is also Black History Month, and our students will be learning about influential Black Americans—trailblazers who have made significant contributions to our society. To celebrate this important month, we invite all families to join us for our Soul Fest Family Night on February 27th at 6pm, where we will honor and showcase what our students have learned. We hope to see everyone there for an evening of celebration, learning, and community!

Please join us this Tuesday for our PTO meeting

Sincerely,

Christine Peterson, Seth Kennard, and Stephanie Provines

Want to drop a quick word of thanks or encouragement to an MVES staff member? Click below and submit your staff shout out. We'll be sure to share them with our staff.

"Ms. Lin is quite literally the kindest and most patient person I have ever met. She is a phenomenal person and teacher. I have witnessed her teach through tablet in 2021, through masks in 2022, and now she is teaching the children who were born right before and during the early part of the pandemic, which is not an easy feat. She is more than deserving of recognition for all of the time and energy she puts into her work."

"I had the opportunity to volunteer in Sra. Simpson's classroom in the fall semester and I was impressed with the way she managed her classroom with loving firmness. She is a wonderful instructor who offers kindness, humor, and clear guidance to her students. She has helped my son gain access to support services we were not previously aware of, which has made a huge difference in his speech impediment and given him back his confidence. She is truly incredible!!!"

"Ms. Dakota is an amazing communicator with the families of the students she is working with. She sends remind messages consistently and is always willing to jump on a phone call. She is knowledgeable about the work she is doing with students in reading intervention and my son adores her. Thank you for all your hard work with your students, Ms. Dakota!"

"Ms. Fife does a wonderful job with her reading instruction and makes reading the favorite part of my child's day. She's made huge strides and loves being at school because of the wonderful classroom environment Ms. Fife has built."

"Ms. Barkhordari makes her Spanish instruction so accessible for the students. My child has gotten a lot more confident in her Spanish and loves her time in Ms. Barkhordari's class each day!"

"Ms. Kehr is such a caring, connected, and engaging teacher. My child went from being intimidated about starting kindergarten to loving it so fast, and he's never looked back. He's always sharing something new he's learned and is so enthusiastic about school!"

"We've had 2 kids lucky enough to have Teacher Schutz and it's made the transition into Mountain View and the Spanish immersion program so positive. They have a way of putting kids at ease and making the content feel accessible and exciting. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and our current kindergartner always comes home excited to share something new he learned that day."

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mountain View Upper Elementary School on February 6th. Designed specifically for students in grades 3 through 5, the new school will provide an innovative learning environment that supports the academic, social, and developmental needs of children in this age group. To read the full article click here.

Help us celebrate Black Hstory Month at Mountain View by contributing to our Soul Fest celebration on Thursday, February 27. Click the button below to see our SignUp Genius.

Every day, ACPS teachers and staff go above and beyond to support our students, families and schools. The annual We Notice Recognition Program, sponsored by the County Student Council, the Department of Instruction, and Human Resources, is your opportunity to say thank you to a teacher, bus driver, office staff member, school nurse, or any ACPS employee who has made a difference in your school community.

Submit a nomination and share a personal message of appreciation. Each nominee will receive a certificate featuring your message at the ACPS Employee Recognition Celebration.

🔹 Who can nominate? ACPS students, families, staff, and community members
🔹 Who can be recognized? Any ACPS employee
🔹 Deadline to submit: February 16, 2025

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is now accepting applications for our 2025-26 preschool programs! If you have a child who will turn 3 or 4 years old by September 30, 2025, they may be eligible for a free, high-quality preschool experience.

💡 If you know a family with an eligible child, please share this opportunity!

Preschool Program Eligibility

To apply, families must:

✔️ Live in Albemarle County
✔️ Meet state income guidelines or other eligibility criteria

Families are encouraged to complete the online application at Go2Grow.org, where they can submit a single application for up to four preschool programs.

February 1-28th: Black History Month

February 12th: PTO meeting

February 17th: No School For Students

February 20th: 3rd Grade Music Performance (6:15pm arrival)

February 21st: 3-5 Movie Night (6:30pm)

February 24-28th: BHM Spirit Week

February 27th: Soul Fest at 6:00pm!

Important upcoming dates:

• February 12: PTO meeting - Our next PTO meeting is on February 12 at 6:30PM in the MVES cafeteria. Join us to learn about upcoming spring events, and take part in a Q&A with ACPS leadership on the latest immigration updates and available resources. If you'd like to submit an anonymous question to ask the panel, you can submit those here.
• February 17: Restaurant night - Grab dinner at Five Guys at Barracks Road on February 17 between 4-8 PM -- 20% of your order will be donated to the PTO. Dine in or take out to support our school!
• February 21: Grades 3-5 movie night - Wear your pj's, bring your favorite blanket, and join us in the MVES gym for popcorn and a movie at 6:30 pm. Children must be supervised by an adult.
• February 28: Staff appreciation breakfast - Help us treat our amazing teachers to a warm, delicious breakfast the morning after Soul Fest! It’s the perfect time to show our gratitude for their hard work. If you’d like to contribute, please sign up here.

Other helpful information:

• Social media & more: Don’t forget to follow us @MVES_ColtsPTO on Instagram, join our Facebook group, or visit our website for more information.

Email: MountainViewOAs@k12albemarle.org
Website: https://mves.k12albemarle.org/
Location: 1757 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Phone: (434)293-7455
PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MountainViewESPTO