Mountain Lion Message

May 12, 2024

News & Updates

MVLA Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. This week, MVLA 3rd-8th grade students began CAASPP testing last week. They will continue to test this week. Please make sure that your child gets a good nights sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.

Thank you to the families that donated snacks for Staff Appreciation Week. The teachers and support staff enjoyed a variety of snacks and drinks.

Here are a few updates to help keep you informed:

Registration for the 2024-25 School Year is now open. See information below. All families must login to ParentVUE and update their information for next year.
Our SSW, Miss Camryn is amazing. Here support and dedication to our students is unmatched. If you interested in knowing more about the work she does, check out some of the lessons she has done this year. Click Here
Please see upcoming community events in the "Community Events" section below.
As a reminder, MVLA students may enter the campus in the morning through the CELC or SHES gate. If they arrive after 9:10 a.m., they will need to go through the SHES gate. The gates between the two schools is locked by 9:10 am.
MVLA students are picked up at dismissal (by the bus or parent) in front of SHES.
If you pick your student up early, please check in at the SHES office.
We LOVE volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please pick up the required paperwork in the CELC/MVLA office.
If you are interested in viewing CAASPP practice tests and/or using resources at home to support your student, please see the flyer below. Testing begins in May.
Plan 16 is due 5/13/24. Please remember that work completion is directly correlated to attendance. Incomplete or missing plan work will result in the team re-evaluating the student's program placement. If your family is struggling to compete the work, please reach out to your teacher for support.
For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours. The gate between CELC and MVLA is locked by 9:15 a.m. and remains locked the rest of the school day.
Free breakfast is available daily at the SHES cafeteria.
Please send your student to school each day with their fully charged Chromebook, a backpack, refillable water bottle, a healthy snack, and a lunch (unless they are getting a cafeteria lunch).
Before school care is available. Please see the flyer below or contact Aimee Hatfield, AUSD's ESS Coordinator, at ahatfield@alpineschools.net for rates and more information.
For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation

I hope you have a great week!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

CAASPP Testing Tips

Our students at several schools are showcasing their academic skills on the CAASPP over the next two weeks.

Here are some ideas to help support your child during this important time:
1. Ensure they get plenty of rest the night before each test.
2. Offer a nutritious breakfast to fuel their brains for success.
3. Encourage a positive mindset and remind them to do their best.
4. Reach out to teachers or school administrator if you have any questions or concerns.

Together, let's cheer on our students as they demonstrate their hard work and learning achievements!

2024-25 Registration

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Existing families, please update your ParentVUE. New families need call the office to learn more about the program and pick up a registration packet.

MVLA Program Information

MVLA Orientation 2023-2024

Welcome to Mountain View Learning Academy

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End of Year Picnic

Donation List and RSVP

Please see forms below for more in formation about the end of the year picnic.

End of Year Picnic 23/24

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End of Year Picnic

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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MVLA Attendance

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Did you know that MVLA has an Attendance Team? In addition to our amazing teachers, Miss Camryn, Mrs. Barkely, and Mrs. Ripke are also here to support families with challenges and celebrate outstanding attendance for our hybrid students. Student attendance is of utmost importance for academic success and overall school well-being. Regular attendance not only contributes to the continuity of a student's learning journey but also plays a crucial role in their social and emotional growth. Consistent attendance for your hybrid students, ensures that they actively engage with the curriculum, interact with their peers, and benefit from valuable classroom experiences. Moreover, it fosters a sense of responsibility and discipline, preparing students for future commitments.

At MVLA, we are proud and fortunate to have a unique learning model that accommodates family needs. It looks different from other schools for attendance and funding; however, it is important to understand that when At-Home Plans are not completed, it translates into absences. Incomplete work does affect funding. We also believe that regular in-person learning for our hybrid students is important to maximize student success.

Last year, AUSD lost over 1 million dollars in funding due to attendance rates. Recognizing the significance of attendance, AUSD schools promote regular attendance and incentivize outstanding attendance to help foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Schedule appointments during school breaks or on Mondays and Fridays.
Plan vacations/trips during school breaks.
100% homeschool families, complete all plan work and attend required Zooms.
Hybrid families, make sure that when you are absent from in-person learning that you work with the teacher to ensure that you make up the work you missed during class time.
If your child is not feeling well, use the guidelines below to help decide whether they should attend school or not.
Reach out to the MVLA Attendance Team if you have needs/challenges that affect the ability to get your student to school. We are here to support families.

The MVLA Attendance Team monitors absences bi-weekly and 30 day periods. Teachers monitor daily attendance. Beginning Monday, January 22nd, the District is beginning a new incentive for attendance. The MVLA Attendance Team, in collaboration with the teachers, will design an incentive program that will consider hybrid students with perfect attendance, students with improved attendance, students with improved plan work, and 100% homeschool students with perfect Zoom participation. Jersey Mikes has graciously partnered with the District to be able to offer certificates for sandwiches. This will be one of the possible incentives.

Attendance fact:Did you know that only 17% of students considered chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade were reading proficiently in the 3rd grade?

Guidelines for Student Illness

SORA Library

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Did you know that Alpine Union School District has a valuable online resource available to all students — the Sora digital library? Sora provides access to a huge collection of books, including audiobooks, and can be accessed at any time.

Here's how your child can make the most of this resource:

1. Accessing Sora:

Log into their Google account
Navigate to Clever (lower left side of Chromebook)
Click on the Sora app
Once in Sora, log in using your Google credentials. This is a one-time requirement, and subsequent logins will be automatic.

Note: If you're unsure about your student’s Google login information, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

2. Exploring the San Diego County Public Library:

In addition to our library, students can also access books from the San Diego County Public Library through Sora:

After logging into Sora, click on the down arrow next to Alpine Union School District (under EXPLORE) on the top left-hand side
Search for San Diego County Library and click on San Diego County Library Digital Media
Choose your desired book
Click "borrow"
Select Alpine Union School District
Click on the blue bar
Click on your student's email address again
Click on borrow again
Access the book by clicking on “shelf” at the bottom of the screen

We highly encourage students to make the most of this resource.

Around Alpine Video- Season 2, Episode 14

Episode 14 shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our schools thrive! From the caring bus drivers to the inspiring teachers, dedicated counselors, and everyone in between, THANK YOU for your unwavering dedication and positive impact on our lives. You are the heart of our school community! #AlpineUnion #InspiringChange

AUSD's Portrait of a Learner

AUSD LCAP Goals

Weekly Forecast

See the forecast below to help plan your child's attire.

Smiles for Miles

Humor helps the heart! Join us is spreading "Smiles for Miles". If you have a funny joke for kids, please share them with your child's teacher. It might get featured in our newsletter.

Answer from last week: Watermelon

School Rules

MVLA has three school rules. Students will be learning behavior expectations that are aligned with being safe, responsible, and respectful. We practice Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). We understand that our students are still learning to problem solve and deal with school expectations. We believe in progressive discipline and restorative practices. Teachers and staff document concerns and communicate them with parents to form a partnership in your child's success. We love our Mountain Lions and are looking forward to having a year of fun, friendships, learning and laughter!