MVES Newsletter

October

22- Kindergarten Field Trip to Back Home On the Farm 8:45-12:45

23-2nd Grade Field Trip to Court Square Theatre 9:30-11:30

24- International Night 5:30-7:30

24- End of 1st Grading Period

25- NO SCHOOL- Teacher Workday

31- Book Character Day- Dress like your favorite Storybook Character

October 28-November 1- Book Fair

We have 2 custodial positions open. If you are motivated and willing to work please apply online at https://rockingham.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=Classified%20Job

If you need assistance in filling out an application please come in to the main office or give us a call at 540-438-1965.

As you know, we have several ways to share information: this weekly newsletter; SeeSaw; Schoolmessenger; Facebook Page, etc. We also have a student information table located in the foyer with information that is approved by division level leadership but not promoted by RCPS: it is an option for students to pick up and not distributed to every student. The table usually has pamphlets about local sports camps, weekday religious education, art contests, essay contests, and other opportunities for kids. If you would ever like to check it out, please sign in with the main office and have a look!

Teachers sent home parent-teacher conference sign up sheets with students today. Please sign up for multiple time slots so we can accommodate everyone who would like to conference. If you do not need to conference with your child’s teacher or you can’t make it on November 4th, please just reach out to your teacher if you’d like an update.

Earlier this week we had several members of the Mountain View family recognized at the school board meeting. Congratulations to our Character Counts Winners: Josie Nieder and Darhyl Knight in 5th grade. Also, PTO President Charlie Parrish was recognized as our Volunteer of the Year and Music Teacher Jo Enke received the Inspire Award. Special thanks to these folks for helping make Mountain View such a special place!

Do you have an interesting career? We have the job for you! The Career Expedition is April 11, 2025 and we are looking for parents who have cool jobs to come and share with our kids. Please fill out the form with your career and your email if you are interested. Space is limited and we already have a few lined up. Please fill this form out by Oct. 25. Thanks for your help!

Career Expedition Sign Up Form

Fourth and Fifth Grade Family Life materials will be available for parents to preview in the gym on Parent Teacher Conference Day, Monday November 4, from 12-7 PM.

There are lots of easy ways to help support the children, teachers, and school! Check out the PTO sign up link to see what you can do to help with upcoming events.

https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?groupkey=85179002064#group_page

The book fair is returning to Mountain View! Classes will be shopping Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1st. The last day the book fair will be set up will be for Parent/Teacher conference day on Monday, November 4th (12pm-7pm).

More information can be found here.

If you have any questions please reach out to lschiffres@rockingham.k12.va.us

If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair the week of 10/28 - 11/1, please contact the office for availability!

Thank you!

Results:

• Which design flew the farthest?

• What parts of the design do you think affected the airplane’s ability to fly? How?

• Don’t forget to take a picture of your results and submit it to your teacher on SeeSaw!

Conclusion:

• Could you make a larger version?

• What happens if you use different materials?

• What if you attached items to your plane (ie. paperclips, glue dots, etc.) Would it matter where they were placed?

Resources:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/paper-airplanes-aerodynamics 6/10/24

The Duke Dog Reading Program is back for the 2024-2025 school year! The reading goal for students in grades K-3 is 5 books and the goal for students in grades 4-5 is 3 books. Once students have reached their goal, parents fill out the submission form at dukedogreading.com and students will receive 3 digital tickets for each of the following games, which admit the student and 2 additional guests to this season's Duke Dog Reading JMU Basketball Games:

Women's Basketball: December 29th, 2024 vs Troy
Men's Basketball: January 4th, 2025 vs Arkansas State
Women's Basketball: February 15th, 2025 vs Old Dominion

More information can be found in the attached parent letter!

Fall pictures were today. If your child was absent we will have make up and retakes on November 20.

The following link allows you to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering your child's information, be sure to enter your child's name as it is on file at the school.

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/mountain-view-elementary-school-1/fall-pictures-10-11-2024-43/optIn

Don't forget, every Tuesday and Thursday (rain or shine) is Walk/Bike to school! Deputy Custer (Our School’s Resource Officer) will be stationed at that intersection from 7:55-8:10am to help students cross Route 33 safely. We are planning to continue this until the weather turns in mid/late October.

If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the office at 540-438-1965 or email mvesattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us. If you are planning to take a vacation or your child will be out of school for an extended period of time, please contact the office. Thank you!

Be sure to check out updates from our Fine Arts here Fine Arts News.

All transportation changes must be made by 2:00pm. Please contact the office at 540-438-1965 or you may send an email to mvesattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us with your change. If you’ve notified your child’s teacher please be sure to notify the office as well.

The parent portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their children in one place, their grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and teacher comments for each school your children attend.

Parents need to contact the school to get access information to create an account in PowerSchool.