Wednesday, August 14

9:30-11:30 AM – Kindergarten Cougar Camp (Includes Meet the Teacher for Kindergarten)

Thursday, August 15

3:00-4:00 PM – Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop-Off

4:00-5:00 PM – New Student Orientation

Monday, August 19

First Day of School

School Hours

9:10 AM – Arrival Bell Rings

9:20 AM – Tardy Bell Rings (students must be signed in at the office after 9:20)

4:00 PM – Dismissal Bell Rings

We look forward to welcoming our newest Cougars on Wednesday, August 14th! Cougar Camp will begin at 9:30 AM and will conclude by 11:30 AM. This is a time for both students and parents to join us. Ms. Harrison (principal) and Mrs. Jensen (assistant principal) will meet with parents in the gym and provide information about our school. The following topics will be discussed: academic scope and sequence, arrival and dismissal procedures, daily schedule, snacks, lunch, encore, clinic operations, tardies/absences/early dismissals, communication, school safety, parent involvement, PTO and Parent Advisory Council, volunteers, and creating strong school-family relationships.

Kindergarten students will be with their teacher and teaching assistants in the classroom. They will participate in welcome and get to know you activities, have a tour of the classroom and school, and have fun to help acclimate for the first day of school. We will also have a school bus here so students can become familiar with riding a bus! The bus will pick up students in the bus loop, drive through the Hunt Chase subdivision, and return to MVES. Students should bring their supplies and drop them off in the classroom.

Our amazing PTO will be on-site to provide information and recruit parent volunteers. They will also have MVES gear so you may want to bring money to purchase a shirt, magnet, or other spirit items!

This orientation is for families who have a new kindergarten student. Other grade level teachers and staff will not be available at this time. We look forward to seeing the rest of our students at Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 15th.

Welcome to MVES! We will have an orientation for students and families new to Mountain View on Thursday, August 15th from 4:00-5:00 PM. This is a time for both students and parents to join us. Ms. Harrison (principal) and Mrs. Jensen (assistant principal) will meet with parents in the gym and provide information about our school. Students will join our counselor, Ms. Lynn, for a little bit of fun and will go on a tour of the school. Families who only have a new kindergarten student do not need to attend this orientation. This same information will be provided at the Kindergarten Cougar Camp on Wednesday, August 14th.

We look forward to seeing our students and families on August 15th for "Meet the Teacher" and supply drop off from 3:00-4:00pm. Bring your supplies to drop off in your classroom! Our PTO will be onsite to provide information and sell MVES spirit wear! Families who only have kindergarten students will not need to attend since you are able to meet your teacher and drop off supplies at Kindergarten Cougar Camp on 8/14.

We continue to monitor enrollment closely over the summer to ensure that we are adequately staffed for the school year. Please register your children and share this information with families who are new to our community. Our registrar, Lara Chamberlain can be reached at chambelt@pwcs.edu with any questions.

If you are an existing PWCS family, you can register a new student through your ParentVue account. Go to the Online Records tab and look for the correct school year to register a new student. If you are a new family, visit the PWCS webpage for more information Online Registration.

Class assignments will be posted in ParentVUE mid-August. Preliminary Bus Stop information will also be available mid-August. Be sure to check back on bus information the night before school starts in case Transportation makes changes/adjustments.

The School Supply list has been posted on our webpage! Virginia's Tax Holiday is August 2-4, so you might want to wait for those savings. Here's the link to our webpage and the document is also attached below. https://mountainviewes.pwcs.edu/

MVES Summer Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Parents should be able to complete their 2024-25 Back to School Paperwork after August 5th. This will be located within your ParentVUE. We highly recommend this be done on a computer or laptop versus a phone. Be sure to click through the entire site and submit at the very end. It is an opportunity to add or delete information and upload any new documents such as new school physicals or custody paperwork. We would appreciate this completed by August 15th so that we are prepared for the first day of school.

Mrs. Lara Chamberlain (registrar) chambelt@pwcs.edu

MVES Phone Number 703-754-4161

If your child will need to have medication dispensed during the school day, has allergies, or any other medical needs, please contact Nurse Swingle. Additionally, it is important that required immunizations and school physicals for new students are submitted in ParentVUE in order to be compliant for the 2024-25 school year.

Nurse Swingle will return on August 12th. She can be reached at 703-754-4161 or swingllx@pwcs.edu

We have subscribed to The Parent Institute and are excited to share these resources with our families. Check out some great ideas for the summer!

Daily Learning Planner

Summer Learning Spotlight: Reading

Summer Learning Spotlight: Math

School Food and Nutrition Services operates in each PWCS school to offer students nutritious, enjoyable, high-quality meals at a reasonable price. A complete lunch offering, includes these components: protein, grains, fruits, vegetables and milk. Several choices within each category are available daily from which students can select a complete lunch. Students must select at least three components with at least one being a fruit or vegetable to make a meal. Breakfast can also be purchased at all schools. A complete breakfast offering consists of grains, fruits and milk. Protein foods are included most days.

Visit the webpage for more information. Select Payment Options to find out how to set up an account for your child. School Food and Nutrition Services.

Free and reduced price meals are available to students whose households qualify under federal standards. Apply for meal assistance at Apply for Free/Reduced Price Meals

Sunshook Cho

MVES Cafeteria Manager

chosx@pwcs.edu

703-743-3302

PWCS provides before and after school care through AlphaBEST. Registration is currently open for the 2024-25 school year. More information can be found on the website. School Age Child Care Programs

We love our Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers at Mountain View! If there are any men who are interested in helping run this for the 2024-25 school year, please contact Michael Williams at mdw0108@gmail.com If you first want more information about helping to coordinate this program, Michael will be more than glad to answer any questions. You can also learn more on the national Watch D.O.G.S. website at https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/ We need your help! Please help us keep this AMAZING program alive and thriving at MVES!

We are focused on attendance in PWCS! When students are absent, frequently late, or picked up early, they miss important content which can hinder academic growth. It is important that families note absences and tardies in ParentVue so we can accurately indicate whether the absence or tardy is excused or unexcused. Regardless of the classification, students who miss 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason, are considered chronically absent. PWCS has steps in place to provide notification letters when students have missed five or more days of school. Attendance Intervention Meetings may be scheduled with administration so families and school can develop a plan to reduce absences. For more information, refer to PWCS Regulation 724-1.

We celebrate student birthdays on our student-run morning broadcast, The Cougar Connection. Birthdays are announced and students are asked to come to the office to get a birthday pencil and sticker. July and August birthdays are recognized in June.

We continue our efforts to reduce the frequency that students are introduced to sugary foods at school and to reduce the frequency that students with food allergies are exposed to allergens. In alignment with the PWCS Wellness Regulation, we request that if you want to acknowledge your child’s birthday at school, you consider sending in a non-food item such as a pencil, stickers, or donation of a book for the class library. Coordinating with the teacher for an extra five minutes at recess is another good idea. A reminder that party invitations are not permitted to be handed out at school unless the entire class is invited.

Our amazing PTO is gearing up for another wonderful year supporting our students, staff, and families! Be sure to join the PTO to help support their efforts financially. We also need help with many of our activities. Check out the PTO website linked below.

PTO Officers 2023-24

President - Alicia Riccardella

Vice President - Shannon Koval

Treasurer - Mary Wise

Secretary - Katy Stone

Email the PTO at: gomvespto@gmail.com

PTO Facebook Page: MVESPTOHAYMARKETVA

We are so excited to have a dedicated group of parents serve on our Advisory Council! The Advisory Council is a vital part of PWCS' Site-Based Management, as they bring feedback, information, and trends to be considered in the budget and planning of the school year. The Advisory Council meets approximately six times during the school year to review data and budget needs. Our goal this year is to extend our reach to families and help ensure that the school-family connection is strong.

Parent Advisory Board 2024-26

PAC Chair - Kari Nieto

PAC Vice-Chair - Abiodun Oyebanjo

PAC Secretary - Natalie Lint

Superintendent Advisory Council Representative - Tiffany Brown

Email the PAC at: mvespac@gmail.com

Check out the Mountain View webpage here:

https://mountainviewes.pwcs.edu/

Cougars are:

Creative, Optimistic, and Understanding.

As we Grow, we are Accountable for what we do and are Respectful to all in order to be Successful.

Email: harrisay@pwcs.edu
Website: https://mountainviewes.pwcs.edu/
Location: 5600 McLeod Way, Haymarket, VA, USA
Phone: 703-754-4161
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