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Monday, Dec. 16, White Day

Tuesday, Dec. 17, Green Day, Advisory Schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 18, White Day

Thursday, Dec. 19, Green Day

Friday, Dec. 20, White Day

For sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events

WINTER BREAK December 23- January 3

Monday, January 6th, will be a Green Day- Regular Schedule

Monday 12/16: Winter PJ Day

Tuesday 12/17: Fleeces & Flannels

Wednesday 12/18: Holiday Accessories (santa hat, beanies, etc)

Thursday 12/19: Puffers & Vests

Friday 12/20: Sweater Weather- wear a festive sweater and join us at lunch for free cocoa and candy canes, live music from our MVHS Jazz Band, and pictures with Santa and the Grinch!

Tuesday, December 17th, 7pm-8:30pm @ McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center, 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon.

Free Admission.

Featuring MV Choir, MV Band, MV Mariachi, MV Orchestra and MV Folklorico

McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center, 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon

MVHS Staff Holiday Breakfast hosted by the NHS on 12/19 needs your help! Please check out the link to donate goodies to end the year with some holiday cheer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA9A928A4FEC34-53813999-mvhs

Dear MVHS Families,

As we prepare to close out 2024 and head into the winter break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and to share some important updates for the new year.

This semester has been filled with milestones, challenges, and successes. One of our key areas of focus has been 9th-grade success, and I am proud to share that we are seeing meaningful progress. More of our 9th-grade students are earning passing grades and staying on track for graduation, thanks to targeted supports and interventions. Improved attendance has also played a critical role, and we are committed to continuing this focus to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

As we look ahead to 2025, there are some important changes coming to MVHS. Beginning in January, we will be locking the front door during school hours to enhance campus security. Visitors will need to use the intercom system to check in at the main office. This change reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff.

Additionally, we will be redoubling our efforts to improve attendance and punctuality. Being present and on time for school and class is essential for academic success and personal growth. We will continue to work with students and families to address barriers to attendance and create a culture where being here matters.

I hope that the winter break provides you with what you most need whether it is rest, time with loved ones, or a change of your typical schedule. Please also remind your student(s) to return ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities when we resume classes on January 6, 2025.

On behalf of the entire MVHS team, thank you for your ongoing partnership and trust. I wish you all a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy new year.

Warm regards,

Dr. Colette Roche

Principal

MVHS

As we seek to improve our students’ attendance, MVHS Admin is launching an attendance campaign this school year. If your student is creative and interested in making videos, kindly encourage them to participate. If you have any questions, please direct them to Dr. Giovanna San Martin.

Dear MVHS students- Do you like making videos? Do you like winning prizes?

Here is the information for the attendance campaign video contest. Remember that your submissions are due by December 19th.

Good luck! We can't wait to see your amazing creations.

Tap here for info.

Subject: Warm Holiday Wishes and 9th Grade Support Program Update

Dear 9th Grade Families and Caregivers,

I hope this message finds you well as we approach the holiday season. On behalf of the entire 9th-grade team, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a warm and memorable holiday. Please know that your students are deeply appreciated, and valued by all of us.

As we approach the final five weeks of the semester, we remain dedicated to supporting our students' success. To this end, we are providing after-school interventions to help 9th graders make up assignments, receive tutoring, and improve their grades as needed. While these sessions are especially beneficial for students who have yet to pass courses, all 9th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

If your student would like to connect with their teachers for additional help after school, they can schedule appointments or attend Bulldog Edge for support.

Communication and Participation

If your student is required to participate in these sessions, families will receive a REMIND message on Fridays for the following week, as well as another reminder the day before the session. If you prefer for your student to opt out of attending this program, please email Ms. Kelley Kirkpatrick at kkirpatrick@mvsd320.org.

9th Grade Intervention Program Logistics

Here’s the schedule for our support sessions:

• Mondays: English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies (SS), and World Languages (WL) Location: Library

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Dates: Every Monday from November 25 through the end of the semester

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and CTE courses

Location: N220 (Digital Literacy)

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except early release days) through the end of the semester.

• Thursdays: Science and Math

Location: Library (Science) and Math classrooms

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Dates: Every Thursday from December 5 through the end of the semester.

Students will be picked up from their 4th/8th-period classes at 1:10 PM and guided to the appropriate locations. We hope this program provides the extra support your student needs to succeed. As always, we appreciate your partnership in their educational journey.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness.

With appreciation,

Dr. Giovanna San Martin, MVHS VP & 9th Grade Administrator

STAR testing for 9th and 10th grade students will take place in January. Math will take place on Tuesday, January 7th in Advisory and Reading will take place in English classes.

Yearbook orders must be placed by January 31st by 3:00 pm. Orders can be placed at the ASB office with Ms. Duncan. Pre-ordering your yearbook is the only way to guarantee a copy. Only a handful of extras will be ordered, so pre-order your yearbook today!

Ms. Duncan can be reached at (360) 428-6174.

MVSD offers an after-school bus Monday-Thursday.

The bus leaves outside of the Cafeteria at 4pm. On Early Release days it leaves at 3pm. In order to ride the bus home all you will need is an after-school bus pass from the teacher/staff member you were working with.

Bulldog E.D.G.E. is Mount Vernon High Schools after school homework program. This program focuses on aiding students with homework, projects, studying and any other school related work.

When: Mon-Thur, 2:30-4:00 and 12:30-2:00 on early release

Where: MVHS Library

Who: ALL MVHS students are welcome

No sign up needed and tutors will be provided. As well as late bus passes.

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity.

Thank you!

Sasha Sosa

ssosa@mvsd320.org

Go to your grade level Google Classroom and fill out one or all of the surveys that apply to your grade level. Many surveys ask for a photo. Please make sure to include that as well! If you have trouble finding the link, click on the classwork tab and look under the topic “Yearbook”.

ASL Club is learning Christmas carols in ASL! Lots of crafts are planned too! Where? PB5A 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after school. Come learn some new signs. All welcome.

Robotics Team 4173 starts their competition season January 4th! We are looking for new team members, no experience necessary. You can work on the robot (build, program, CAD, wiring, cnc), work on team business (budget, business plan, photo/video work, accounting), work on team Art, or try your hand at everything!

Meetings T/F 5-8pm in AG1. See Mrs. Slater in PB5A for more information.

Gaming Club- Gaming club meets every White Day Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in NM120 (across from the bulldog store). Come hang out and play video games with other gamers! All are welcome.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America: FCCLA meets every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40 to 3:15. See Mrs. McColl with questions, amccoll@mvsd320.org.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes We meet every Wednesday at 7:15 AM in OM 108. Come join us for fun, food, and Bible study. See Mr. Young for more details.

Migrantes Unidos MV Club is happening! We meet every Tuesday at 2:45 pm at the West Foyer. Come and be a part of our “Familia,” where you can make new friends, work on leadership activities, community hours, and love more and learn about our “cultura” and roots. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Paula pdesjarlais@mvsd320.org or stop by N103c. Nos vemos!

MVHS Honeybee Project- We are lucky to have two honey bee hives on campus! They are located on the 3rd floor of New Main and students are welcome to help inspect the hives and participate in their regular maintenance every Thursday after school as long as the weather is cooperative. We have five full bee suits! A permission slip is available by the hives and should be dropped off with Mr. Engman in New Main 304. This is a good time to remind everyone that our school nurse needs to know about any life threatening allergy that students might have. These bees have been on campus for over a decade and do not tend to sting, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Bulldogs, are you interested in volunteering? Do you already volunteer? Need something to do in your free time but don't know what? Look no further than Varsity in Volunteering! Learn how to earn a varsity letter for volunteering 100 hours! See Mrs. Wright in OM107 for the google code to apply and to get a log to track your hours!

K-pop Club meetings have officially started, and we would like to invite you to join us on Mondays after school in OM 308. If you have any questions please come talk to Ms.Flores in person (OM310) or Email gflores@mvsd320.org.

Science and Earth Club! Did you know that MVHS now has a Science Olympiad Team?! We are currently accepting new members and signing up for the events for the competition this spring. If you are interested or curious in science, engineering, or inquiry, please come to the Science and Earth Club meetings on Tuesdays after school in NM305 or talk with Ms. Krueger or Ms. Mortimer in the science department. Some of the many events include: disease detectives, entomology, astronomy, dynamic planet, fossils, air trajectory, wind power, chemistry lab, forensics, electric vehicle, helicopter, robot tour, tower, codebusters, hovercraft, botany, agricultural science, protein modeling, and more! We would love for you to join us!

Skilled Trades club

SkillsUSA is the number 1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

Any MVHS student involved in classes or pathways of any of the skilled trades is welcome and encouraged to attend a meeting.

Meets every Green Monday @ 2:45- 4pm in CTE-6

Mr Erickson: Advisor

Google Classroom code: prp2u23

Email: serickson@mvsd320.org

Financial Aid Information is available on the College and Career Center Website>Paying for College. Financial Aid Night for the Class of 2025 will be at MVHS on 1/16 at 6pm.

Missing Assignments Monday is scheduled for January 27.

The focus will be for students to assess their GPA and reflect on how their first semester has impacted their transcripts, as well as to identify academic requirements. We will be catering Dairy Delite for this event!

There will be 18 spots available for both first and second lunch in the 9 & 10 CCC room.

Missing Assignments Monday is scheduled for January 27.

The focus will be for students to assess their GPA and reflect on how their first semester has impacted their transcripts, as well as to identify academic requirements. We will be catering Dairy Delite for this event!

There will be 18 spots available for both first and second lunch in the 9 & 10 CCC room.

The College and Career Center website is a great way to stay informed about all things related to college and career services at MVHS!

• The College and Career Center offers numerous field trips! View our Field Trips on our website! Don’t miss these great opportunities.

• Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join us each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your future plans!

• College Application Information is available with step by step direction on our website.

• Financial Aid Information is available on the College and Career Center Website>Paying for College. Financial Aid Night for the Class of 2025 will be at MVHS on 1/16 at 6pm.

College and Career Center: Job, Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in earning high school credit for working your job? Contact Mrs. Mustappa smustappa@mvsd320.og or your counselor to see if worksite learning is a good fit for you!

December 1 World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and honor those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and was the first ever global health day.

December 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery focuses on eliminating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the worst forms of child labor, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict.

December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities was established by the United Nations in 1992 and was born out of a vision to create inclusive and accessible societies where people with disabilities can live and thrive without ableist barriers.

December 8 Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday celebrated on December 8 which commemorates the day that Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha. Buddhists often celebrate by attending a religious service.

December 10 International Human Rights Day was adopted by The United Nations General Assembly in 1948, as part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It states that every human deserves equal rights regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality.

December 25 Christmas is celebrated on December 25 each year and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith. Countries around the world celebrate differently and incorporate different traditions, such as caroling in the U.S., gift exchanges with neighbors and fireworks in Argentina, heading to the beach in Australia, or gifting apples in China.

December 25 to January 2 Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration and is observed each year for eight days and nights, and celebrates the victory of Maccabee over King Antiochus (he forbade the practice of Judaism).

December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa is a secular holiday that honors African heritage and is celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1.

December 31 New Year’s Eve

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The Mount Vernon School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jon Ronngren, Director, 124 E. Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-6110; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clint Carlton, Executive Director/Student Support Services, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141.