The Bulldog Bulletin
September 16th, 2024
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PICTURE DAY IS HERE! 📷
For: All 10th-12th graders including NCTA and Running Start students.
When: Tuesday 9/17 and Wednesday 9/18 during their 10-12 grade ELA classes. Teachers will bring students down to take their picture.
- Students will also get their Student ID during this time (Barring technical failures.)
Freshmen: you are not taking pictures during this time.
- The freshman IDs have arrived from their initial Link day and will be distributed by Assistant Principal, Mr. Cesar Bernal.
*** If any student 9-12th grade missed their opportunity to have their picture taken they will have an opportunity on our scheduled make-up/retake day which will be in October and that will be announced.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL, DR. ROCHE:
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing information through this newsletter about our School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP is a roadmap that guides our school in setting and reaching goals to improve the experience for both students and teachers. These goals include things like boosting academic achievement, creating more engaging classrooms, and supporting positive student behavior. The plan outlines the steps we’ll take, who will be involved, and the timeline for achieving these goals. Everyone—teachers, parents, and students—plays an important role in making this plan successful.
One key area we are focusing on is attendance, as it forms the foundation for all other improvements. Being present in class is essential for learning. When students attend regularly, they have the best chance to engage with lessons and understand the material. Trying to catch up through assignments alone can be like completing a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. Research shows that students who attend 90% or more of the time tend to have better grades and higher standardized test scores. To meet this 90% goal, students should miss no more than two days per month. Each month, we will send an attendance report to help you keep track of your student’s attendance. We know how busy life can be, and we hope this will be a helpful tool for you.
In addition, we are implementing SmartPass, a digital hall pass system to ensure students spend as much time in the classroom as possible. You should have received information on how to sign up and monitor your child’s hall pass activity.
Attendance is the cornerstone of academic success. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our attendance secretary or assistant principals. We’re here to work together for your child’s success!
MVHS Schedule & Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Sept. 17, Extended Advisory Schedule. See Bell Schedule:
Wednesday, Sept. 18, Early Release, Dismissal at 12:30pm.
Friday, Sept. 13, Home Football game v. Marysville Getchell High School, 7pm.
For more sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events
Homecoming
Homecoming week is Sept 23rd-Sept 28th! Schedule for the week:
Spirit days each day of school: check ASB Instagram for spirit day themes!
Monday Sept 23rd: Spirit stick hunt @7pm in the friendship circle
Wednesday Sept 25th: SpikeFest class vs. class volleyball tournament in the main gym. Practice starts at 6pm, games start at 7pm. Winning class plays staff! Sign ups will be released Wednesday the 18th.
Friday Sept 27th: Homecoming game against Ferndale at 7pm. Homecoming royalty honored at half time!
Saturday Sept 28th: Homecoming dance MVHS Cafeteria 7-10pm. Tickets will be on sale Sept 18th-27th in the ASB office for $10.Tickets available at the door of the dance for $15. Doors close at 8pm. Theme is: DISCO FEVER
Guests from other schools may attend the dance with a MVHS student, but they must have a completed guest form. Forms can be picked up at the main office and must be returned by Wednesday Sept 25th at 3pm.
Chaperones: Parents/Guardians- if you would like to volunteer to chaperone the dance, please contact Shay Mustappa, our ASB advisor, at smustappa@mvsd320.org.
Great Happenings!
Thank you to our new Band Director, Mr. Rose, and our pep band for playing at the home game opener of our 2024 Bulldog Football Season.
The student section was packed and ready to cheer on our Bulldogs last Friday night! See you all this Friday at 7pm vs. Marysville-Getchell!
Get involved and stay involved!
Skagit County Teen Court Training 5-6:30 pm, September 25 at the Courthouse
Teen Court is looking for new members! Anyone is welcome to join us at our after-school meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month in NM207.
FAQS
1. What is Teen Court? Students serve as Advocates, Judge, and Jury in a real criminal case involving their peers, to determine the appropriate consequences for the offense, focusing on restorative justice principles. Juveniles coming into Teen Court have already admitted to committing the offense and agree to be bound by the recommendations of a jury of their peers.. Teen Court is a collaboration between Skagit County Superior Court, Office of Juvenile Court, the Prosecutor’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, and local high schools.
2. Why Teen Court? Participants learn about our court system, practice public speaking and oral advocacy, develop empathy, build mentoring relationships with local attorneys and judges, and develop friendships with students across Skagit County.
3. When/Where is Teen Court? Teen Court takes place at the Skagit County Superior Courthouse the 3rd Wednesday of every month, while school is in session, except for December. Doors open at 5:00. From 5-5:30 we have snacks, Student Advisory Board meets, and participants set up and do final preparations of their cases. Court is called to order at 5:30, for jury orientation, and is typically wrapped by 7:00PM. (exact time depends on the length of jury deliberations)
Please join us on September 25 at the courthouse for an all-county teen court training!
The National Honor Society will host the 24-25 Induction Ceremony on September 26th at 3pm in the auditorium. The ceremony is for students only and Skagina will be on hand to take pictures. NHS members are asked to RSVP to the invite on the google classroom for the ceremony. Please also pick up the NHS swag you ordered from OM107 and if you still need to order, the 2nd and final store is open and linked on the google classroom until September 27th. The first meeting for all members will be Thursday, October 3rd at 2:40pm in the auditorium. See Mrs. Wright in OM107 with any questions.
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 welcomes all students who enjoy listening to K-pop and other Korean media/culture. We will have our first meeting in OM308 on Monday, September 16, right after school at 2:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!
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.
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!
- We are launching College Thursday on September 26, an event dedicated to seniors and sponsored by GEAR UP. College Thursday will take place every Thursday and will focus on supporting seniors in their transition to higher education, offering assistance with scholarship essays, financial aid information, and exploring career paths beyond a high school diploma.
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.
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!
ASSESSMENTS
The Fall STAR assessment window is open for 9th and 10th graders. 9th and 10th graders will be taking the Math assessment in their advisory class on Tuesday, 9/17. They will take the reading assessment in their English class sometime in the next two weeks.
How can families help to prepare students for a Star assessment?
- Encourage your student to do their best
- Encourage your student to charge their device the night before
- Encourage a good night rest
- Encourage a healthy breakfast and/or lunch
Want to learn more about Star assessments?
Watch this short video.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion September 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.
Solely for MVHS Staff and Students:
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
Photo Disclosure
Dear Families,
We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your preferences are respected. If you wish to opt out of having your child's photos or videos used in our school communications, please inform us as soon as possible. We will promptly remove any images or media featuring your child from our platforms upon request.
At this time, we have printed out the Opt Out report and while there are few families who have opted out, we would like to confirm the choice. The report is inclusive of families opting out since their student entered the district. Therefore, these families will be receiving an Opt Out message via REMIND. If families would like to stay in Opt Out, they will need to respond by September 23rd.
If you have any concerns or need to opt out, don’t hesitate to contact us. Your child’s privacy is our top priority. Please email me right away.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,
Dr. San Martin, Assistant Principal