The Bulldog Bulletin
October 21, 2024
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MVHS Schedule & Upcoming Events
See Bell Schedules here.
Monday, Oct. 21, Green Day
All students are welcome to attend Carve & Paint Pumpkins in CTE1, 2:40-3:15.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, White Day, Advisory Schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 23, Green Day
Thursday, Oct. 24, White Day, Dismissal at 12:30.
Conferences 2-5 & 6-8, MVHS Cafeteria and Library
Friday, Oct. 25, Green Day
Football game @ Stanwood High School, 7pm.
For more sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL, DR. ROCHE:
Does Your Child Struggle to Wake Up in the Morning?
We know how challenging it can be to ensure teens get enough sleep and are up on time for school. The first period of the school day has lower attendance rates than the rest of the school day! Like you, we want students in class, on time every day to maximize their learning to empower them to create their future.
When we ask students why they struggle to get up in the morning, one of the most common answers is that they were awake playing video games or on social media until 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 in the morning.
Here are a few strategies that can help:
Limit Screen Time: Reducing screen use at least 30 minutes before bed helps their brains wind down and prepares them for restful sleep.
Ban tech from the sleeping areas. Using tech at night not only cuts into teens’ sleep time, it also exposes them to a type of light that suppresses the body’s production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin, making it tougher to fall asleep.
Set a Consistent Bedtime: Encourage your teen to stick to a regular bedtime, even on weekends, to build a strong sleep routine.
Morning Routine: Help them establish a consistent morning routine to make getting up easier. Setting alarms and having their clothes and materials ready can smooth the transition from bed to bus.
Getting better sleep improves learning, driving, and athletic performance and can reduce anxiety.
Do you want to attend after school activities but need a ride home?
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 Edge
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
Picture Retakes/ Make-Up Day, October 22nd!
- Lifetouch will be here on October 22nd in the NM West Foyer from 8am-3pm. If you are a Running Start student you are welcome to come anytime during this time.
- During Advisory on Oct 22nd we will be distributing the following: Ordered Student Pictures and Individual Student Picture Order Forms.
- Moving forward pictures that are ordered will be mailed to student home addresses.
Please email Assistant Principal, Mr. Cesar Bernal, at cbernal@mvsd320.org should you have any questions.
Fall Conferences are here, October 24th!
We encourage you to come in and partner with your student's teachers to see how their learning is progressing. Most parents meet with teachers for five to ten minutes.
Time: 2pm-5pm and 6pm-8pm
Location: Check in West Hall and then head to the Library (Math Department) or Cafeteria (all other departments + attendance).
Join us for fall fun on Oct. 29th at Spike’s Spooky Festival!
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGES & MAKE UP DAYS
Do you want to be in the yearbook more this year?
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”.
Do you speak another language in addition to English?
Are you looking for more World Language/Elective Credits? High school students can earn up to four credits* and the Seal of Biliteracy through this program. Students are assessed in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Watch the video to learn more about the World Language Credit by Proficiency program.
World Language Credit Program Honors Bilingual Immigrant Students
World Language Credit Program Spanish
Sign ups took place in advisory on 10/08. Testing will take place in the MVHS library on 10/29 at 8:00am.
*Check with your counselor prior to testing to see how this will benefit you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion October 2024 Calendar
As a diverse, inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual school, Mount Vernon High School wants to acknowledge as many cultural celebrations in our community as possible. A peaceful and productive society is dependent on both diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity Calendar can provide valuable opportunities to celebrate and embrace the richness of our differences. If you would like us to recognize an upcoming cultural celebration, don't hesitate to contact Dr. San Martin, the 9th-grade administrator, at gsanmartin@mvsd320.org.
Global Diversity Awareness Month: An awareness month to promote respect toward various cultures.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: This awareness month aims to advocate for individuals with disabilities and their inclusion in the workforce.
National Bullying Prevention: A month-long observance to raise awareness and provide education about bullying and cyberbullying prevention.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: This month acknowledges domestic violence survivors and advocates for the end of domestic violence.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: This month celebrates the abilities of people with Down Syndrome.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in women; this month seeks to boost awareness of the disease.
Filipino-American History Month
Italian American Heritage Month
National Polish American Heritage Month
October 1 – Defender of Ukraine Day: This day celebrates those who have fought for the freedom of Ukraine.
October 2-4 –Rosh Hashanah: This holiday is the start of the Jewish new year. It begins at sundown on Oct. 2 and is one day long, ending at sundown on Oct. 4.
October 10 – World Mental Health Day: A day that advocates for mental health awareness and education; on this day, you can support the efforts by reflecting on your own biases regarding mental health and advocating against social stigma related to it.
October 11 – Yom Kippur: Jewish day of atonement. The holiday is one day long and begins at sundown on Oct. 10 and ends at sundown on Oct. 11. The Jewish community will fast during that time to reflect on their actions and mistakes from the past year to make this new year a better one to be inscribed in the Jewish book of life.
October 11 – National Coming Out Day: An annual awareness day observed to support the LGBTQUIA+ in “coming out of the closet”.
October 14 – Indigenous People’s Day: This day honors the indigenous people of the United States; the holiday coincides with Columbus Day.
October 17 – Spirit Day: This day is aimed specifically at LGBTQ youth and what their community can do to support them. You can participate in this day by wearing purple and speaking out against bullying.
October 19 – World Humanitarian Action Day: This observed day calls for a mass global display of public support for humanitarian action and provides appreciation and respect to the martyrs of humanitarian causes.
October 16 – International Pronouns Day: This day seeks to provide education on personal pronouns to refer to them correctly.
October 27 – World OT Day: Launched in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), this day promotes and celebrates the profession internationally.
Get involved and stay involved!
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA meets every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40-3:15. Join us on Monday, October 21st to carve and paint pumpkins! All students are welcome. See Mrs. McColl with questions. amccoll@mvsd320.org
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIOR PROJECT-
Voter Registration Drive during both lunches on October 24th and October 25th.
Register online https://olvr.votewa.gov/olvr2024/landing.aspx with your driver’s license or WA ID by midnight on October 28th!
*You must be 16 years old, Washington State Resident, US Citizen, and Not under Dept of Corrections supervision You will receive your voter card close to your 18th birthday!
BLOOD DRIVE- 1st of the year on Friday, October 25th in the NM Foyer-sign up during both lunches or in OM107! If you have signed up and are under 18, please return your permission slip to Mrs. Wright to keep your appointment!
*must be 16 and older to donate
EVERY PINT DONATED SAVES THREE LIVES
Sign up here: Blood Drive October 25th
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
Teen Art Club at the Museum of Northwest Art
Not Sponsored by the MVSD
This event/activity is NOT being sponsored by the Mount Vernon School District, and the District assumes no responsibility for the conduct or safety of the event/activity. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the Mount Vernon School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.
Este evento/actividad NO es patrocinado por el Distrito Escolar de Mount Vernon y el Distrito no asume ninguna responsabilidad por la conducta o seguridad del evento/actividad. En consideración al privilegio de distribuir estos materiales, se libra de responsabilidad al Distrito Escolar de Mount Vernon de cualquier causa, demanda o petición archivada en cualquier tribunal o tribunal administrativo que surja a partir de la distribución de estos materiales, incluyendo los costos, honorarios de abogado y juicios o indemnización.
SENIOR BLOCK
Seniors/Parents of Seniors:
Senior portraits are due on Friday, 11-1-2024. Please upload them via this link.
Please keep the following information in mind when submitting your senior photo:
- The photo must be cropped 2”x3” in portrait orientation.
- Absolutely no props (cars, pets, family members, sporting equipment, etc).
- Attire must follow the School Dress Code.
- Portraits are due 11-1-2024
Photos that do not meet the above requirements will be rejected and notified via their school email what changes need to be made. If a student fails to submit a senior portrait that meets the above requirements, their ASB photo will be used, if it is appropriate. If no appropriate photo is available, the student will not be pictured and only their name will be listed at the end of the senior section.
SOPHOMORE BLOCK
Missing Assignment Mondays, is a 1-time per month dedicated for students in the 10th grade to come into the College and Career Center to complete missing work. During this time, students will get the opportunity to work on their missing assignments and enjoy a meal from their favorite restaurant.
Date: October 21st Time: during students' lunchtime
Location: College and Career Center (9th and 10th side of CCC)
Objective: Provide students with a dedicated time and space to work on their missing assignments
How It Works:
1. Students will come to the College and Career Center during lunchtime.
2. They will sign in, receive lunch (Carl's Junior), and start working on their missing assignments.
3. At least 2 missing assignments are to be submitted during the event.
4. Advisors will be available to provide support and guidance.
Thank you,
Miss. Solis
CSF Early High School Advisor
FRESHMEN BLOCK
Dear 9th Grade Families and Caregivers,
I hope this message finds you well. As we approach Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 24, I want to take a moment to address a matter of importance. Some students may need additional support to catch up on homework and coursework, which will help improve their current grades.
In the coming days, some of you may receive an email from the 9th Grade Success Team (Dr. San Martin, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Gonzales, and/or Ms. Kirkpatrick). This email will inform you if your student has been identified as currently at risk of failing one or more courses. If so, we will encourage your student to participate in our after-school academic support (Bulldog Edge) or, in cases of three or more failing grades, the Saturday School program. Please note that transportation for the Saturday Scholar Program must be provided by families.
Our goal with these programs is to provide extra opportunities for students to bridge any learning gaps that may have developed due to unforeseen circumstances and to ensure they have every chance to succeed.
Academic Catch-Up Program: Starting October 21 and running through November 8, we will hold in-person academic interventions as part of the Bulldog Edge Program in the school library. These sessions, designed to help students complete assignments with adult assistance, will be held after school from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Dr. San Martin, the 9th Grade Administrator, and Mr. Ruiz, the Dean of Students, will be working closely with teachers and students to provide guidance and address any challenges.
Transportation and Snacks: Students attending the Catch-Up program will be offered snacks and have access to transportation at 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
Program Details:
Tier 1 (One F): Students will be asked to attend Bulldog Edge one day per week after school (Thursdays). If all assignments are not completed, an extra day of attendance will be requested.
Tier 2 (Two Fs): Students will be asked to attend Bulldog Edge twice per week, (Mondays and Wednesdays) with an additional day required if necessary to complete assignments.
Tier 3 (Three Fs): Students will be asked to attend Bulldog Edge on Tuesdays, and a Saturday Scholar session on October 26.
Families/ caregivers for students who are currently earning four Fs or more will receive a meeting request to address the situation. We are here to help your students overcome any obstacles they may be facing. If you have questions or need additional academic support, please do not hesitate to contact your designated counselor as well. By working together, we can help every student achieve their best.
Respectfully,
Dr. Gia San Martin
MVHS Assistant Principal
Email Notification Sample
Subject: After-School and Saturday Scholar Tutoring and Assignment Completion is Required
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We are reaching out to inform you that your student is required to attend after-school sessions and/or Saturday Scholar to complete assignments and/or receive additional tutoring support. These sessions are designed to ensure students stay on track with their work and receive the help they need.
The sessions will be held from 2:30 to 3:45 pm on Mondays-Thursdays from October 21st to November 8th. Please ensure your student attends as required to support their academic progress. Transportation is provided for students attending the after-school support program (Bulldog Edge) at 4 pm. Also, snacks will be provided.
Your student needs to attend the following session:
Tier 1 (One F): Students must attend Bulldog Edge one day per week after school (Thursdays). If all assignments are not completed, an extra day of attendance will be requested. See the date below.
Tier 2 (Two Fs): Students must attend Bulldog Edge twice per week, (Mondays and Wednesdays) with an additional day required if necessary to complete assignments. See the date below.
Tier 3 (Three Fs): Students must attend Bulldog Edge on Tuesdays, and a Saturday Scholar session on October 26. See the date below.
Students will be picked up by the 9th Grade Success Team from their classes on the assigned dates. If there is a reason that your student cannot attend on that day, kindly email Dr. Giovanna San Martin at gsanmartin@mvsd320.org.
Thank you for your cooperation and support of this academic intervention.
Best regards,
Dr. Giovanna San Martin
MVHS Assistant Principal/ 9th Grade Administrator
MESSAGE FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
The MVHS Counseling website provides resources and information to our students and families at MVHS.
Is your student taking a Dual Credit Course at MVHS (AP, College in the High School or CTE Dual Credit) If yes, please review the MVHS Dual Credit Website with information about all programs, including registration and deadlines.
College and Career Center
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.
College Representative Visits: Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend College Rep Visits in the MVHS College and Career Center 11/12. View the Rep Visits here and for more information visit CCC>Rep Visits.
Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join us each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your future plans!
Seniors: If you qualify for the WAGAP Program, join us in the library for a celebration during lunch to get assistance on 10/24 from college representatives on your college applications!
Ms. Zimmer from the College and Career Center will be at parent/teacher conferences and is available to answer your questions about your future!!
INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND JOB 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!
Important Phone Numbers
Athletic Office: 360-428-6191
Attendance Office: 360-428-6153
College & Career Center: 360-428-6256
Counseling Office: 360-428-6156
MVSD Student Health Services, 360-428-6151
Transportation: 360-428-6147
Please click here to download the app to see your student's bus route.
Useful Links
NONDISCRIMINATION
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.