Greetings Mountain Vista Families,
Happy February!
We have hit the ground running since we returned from winter break. Please see the February updates below:
· You should have already received your child’s report card. If you did not receive it, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or call the front office at 719-527-3400.
· If your child will be absent, please click on the following link to submit their absence for excusal: https://tinyurl.com/AttendanceMVCS
· During the week of February 16th, students have no school due to the observance of Presidents’ Day, teacher workdays, as well as spring parent teacher conferences.
· Place your order for the 2024-2025 Mountain Vista Yearbook! Here is the link. Student Info | Lifetouch Yearbooks
· Spring break is March 24th-March 28th
As always, our administration team is at your service for anything we can do to support your child. Our contact information is below. Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your child.
Proud to be D2, Dr. Angela Valdez, Principal, avaldez@hsd2.org Aaron Vandewarker, Assistant Principal, avandewarker@hsd2.org
Nicole Paxton, Assistant Principal, npaxton@hsd2.org
Saludos familias de Mountain Vista,
¡Feliz febrero!
Nuestros maestros y estudiantes han estado trabajando más duro que nunca desde que regresamos de las vacaciones de invierno. Consulte las actualizaciones de febrero a continuación:
· Ya debería haber recibido la boleta de calificaciones de su hijo. Si no lo recibió, comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo o llame a la oficina principal al 719-527-3400.
· Si su hijo/a va a estar ausente, por favor haga clic en el siguiente enlace para presentar su ausencia como excusa: https://tinyurl.com/AttendanceMVCS
· Durante la semana del 16 de febrero, los estudiantes no tienen clases debido a la observancia del Día de los Presidentes, los días de trabajo de los maestros, así como las conferencias de padres y maestros de primavera.
· ¡Haga su pedido para el Anuario de Mountain Vista 2024-2025! Aquí está el enlace. Student Info | Lifetouch Yearbooks
· Las vacaciones de primavera son del 24 al 28 de marzo
Como siempre, nuestro equipo de administración está a su servicio para cualquier cosa que podamos hacer para apoyar a su hijo. Nuestra información de contacto se encuentra a continuación. Gracias por confiarnos la educación de su hijo.
Orgulloso de ser D2, Dra.
Ángela Valdez, Directora, avaldez@hsd2.org
Aaron Vandewarker, Sub-Director, avandewarker@hsd2.org
Dra. Nicole Paxton, Sub-Directora, npaxton@hsd2.org
3rd grade
CLDE
Our students are busy finishing up the last 2 domains (Speaking and Writing) of the ACCESS Test. For those of you who have children taking the test for the first time this year, the ACCESS Test is the equivalent of the Superbowl for our Multi-Language Learners. It is an English aptitude test, testing our students on their mastery of the English language. This includes how well they can listen, read, speak, and write in English. This test happens during a month-long period every year. Our students have been working very hard to give their best and show off how well their journey with English has been over the past year. They are almost done, and we will have their results toward the end of the semester. Other than testing, our students are continuing their education every day as well. The CLDE department of Mountain Vista appreciates all of the families, students, and communities continued support!
Congratulations to our students of the month for January:
K- Yareli Gutierrez Acosta
1st- Isabella Auldridge
2nd- Morgan Engel
3rd- Brianna Swope
4th- Adolfo Amaya Hernandez
5th- Daniel Waddle
6th- Azieon Womack
7th- Maria Torres Moya
8th- Kein Guodace
Technology:
2nd- Morgan Engel
3rd- Alan Gonzalez Rodriguez
4th- Alejandro Garcia Gallardo
5th- Mariela Valdez
SPED- Isaac Castelleon
February is Black History Month! Let us honor the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Here are a few facts from some of our historical figures:
- Shirley Chisholm during the year of 1968, was the first African American woman in Congress.
- Jackie Robinson joined the Major League Baseball in 1947. At the time he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Famous scientist: George Washington Carver discovered different uses for peanuts, soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes.
- Alive and well, Mae Jemison on September 12, 1992, went into orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as the first African American woman in space.
Another culture celebration starts on February 28th, the first day of Ramadan! Did you know the word "Ramadan" originates from the Arabic root "ramad," which means scorching heat or dryness. Aside from fasting, Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, discipline and a journey of self-reflection.
Thank you to our school resource officers for your support and hard work. February 15th is National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day!
