The Bulldog Bulletin

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Monday, Jan. 6, Green Day

Tuesday, Jan. 7, White Day, Ext. Advisory Schedule

Wednesday, Jan. 8, Green Day, Early Release, 12:30pm

Thursday, Jan. 9, White Day, Ext. Advisory Schedule for MLK, Jr. Assembly

Friday, Jan. 10, Green Day

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Welcome back! I hope you had a restful winter break and enjoyed time with your loved ones. As we begin 2025, we’re excited to see our students return to campus on Monday, January 6, 2025, ready to continue growing as capable, collaborative, and compassionate Bulldogs.

With the new year underway, I want to remind everyone of the importance of regular attendance. Each day in class is essential for learning, and we appreciate your support in ensuring students attend school consistently.

Punctuality is equally important. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 AM, and students should arrive on campus early enough to be seated and ready to learn by the time the bell rings. Arriving a few minutes early helps students start their day prepared and focused.

As a reminder, for campus safety, the front doors remain locked during the school day. Students arriving late will need to check in at the main office for entry.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to supporting our students in demonstrating their best as Bulldogs. Let’s make the most of the months ahead as we work together to help every student succeed!

Warm regards,

Dr. Colette Roche

Principal

MVHS

Dear 9th Grade Families and Caregivers,

The end of the semester is rapidly approaching, with finals just three weeks away and the semester closing on January 24. This is a critical time for our 9th graders, and we are committed to helping them succeed. With only three weeks left, we need your partnership to ensure that all students pass their courses and earn the credits necessary to stay on track.

To support our students, we are providing after-school intervention sessions to help them make assignments, receive tutoring, and improve their grades. These sessions are open to all 9th graders, but they are especially crucial for students who are currently not passing their courses.

Family Communication and Support

• Families of students failing four or more courses will receive a phone call to discuss their progress and set up a meeting with the designated counselor.
• Families of students failing 1-3 courses will receive an email/call with their current grades and the schedule for required after-school tutoring sessions. Family support is essential to encourage and ensure attendance.

We urge you to sit down with your student, emphasize the importance of earning high school credits, and work together to complete missing assignments during and after the holiday break.

Intervention Program Details

Here is the schedule for after-school support:

Mondays:

Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies (SS), and World Languages (WL)

Location: Library

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Tuesdays:

Subjects: Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and CTE Courses

Location: N220 (Digital Literacy)

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Wednesdays:

Subjects: PE

Location: Weight Room

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM (Except on early release days)

Thursdays:

Subjects: Science and Math

Location: Library (Science) and Math Classrooms

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Students will be picked up from their 4th/8th-period classes at 1:10 PM and guided to the appropriate locations.

Attendance and Communication

Families will receive a REMIND message every Friday for the following week, as well as a reminder the day before each session. If your student is required to attend but you prefer to opt out, please email Ms. Kelley Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@mvsd320.org.

We are optimistic that with your help, we can ensure that every 9th grader finishes strong. Let’s make these next three weeks count!

Wishing you a joyful and prosperous start to 2025!

With appreciation,

Dr. Giovanna San Martin

If you are interested in winter conditioning to get you ready for track and field this Spring, meet at the track on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4:30pm, starting on Wednesday, January 8th. (On Early Release days we will meet from 1-2:30pm.)

Attention gamers and chess players: The Regional High School Chess Championships will be held this Saturday January 11 in Anacortes, and you are invited to play. It's a qualifier for the State Chess Championships. Beginning chess players welcome. Free, but you must sign up by Thursday. Details at WHSCA.org.

STAR testing for 9th and 10th graders will take place in January. Math will take place in advisory class on January 7th and Reading will take place in students’ English courses. Please make sure your student has a working and charged chromebook.

Yearbook orders must be placed by January 31st by 3:00 pm. Orders can be placed at the ASB office with Ms. Duncan. Pre-ordering your yearbook is the only way to guarantee a copy. Only a handful of extras will be ordered, so pre-order your yearbook today!

Ms. Duncan can be reached at (360) 428-6174.

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 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

ssosa@mvsd320.org

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”.

ASL Club is learning Christmas carols in ASL! Lots of crafts are planned too! Where? PB5A 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after school. Come learn some new signs. All welcome.

Robotics Team 4173 starts their competition season January 4th! We are looking for new team members, no experience necessary. You can work on the robot (build, program, CAD, wiring, cnc), work on team business (budget, business plan, photo/video work, accounting), work on team Art, or try your hand at everything!

Meetings T/F 5-8pm in AG1. See Mrs. Slater in PB5A for more information.

Gaming Club- Gaming club meets every White Day Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in NM120 (across from the bulldog store). Come hang out and play video games with other gamers! All are welcome.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America: FCCLA meets every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40 to 3:15. See Mrs. McColl with questions, amccoll@mvsd320.org.

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

Financial Aid Information is available on the College and Career Center Website>Paying for College. Financial Aid Night for the Class of 2025 will be at MVHS on 1/16 at 6pm.

Senior Yearbook Baby Ads are due February 7th. ¼ page ads are $60 and ½ page ads are $120. Visit http://mountvernonhigh.mountvernonschools.org/node/2181 to place your order.

Missing Assignments Monday is scheduled for January 27.

The focus will be for students to assess their GPA and reflect on how their first semester has impacted their transcripts, as well as to identify academic requirements. We will be catering Dairy Delite for this event!

There will be 18 spots available for both first and second lunch in the 9 & 10 CCC room.

Missing Assignments Monday is scheduled for January 27.

The focus will be for students to assess their GPA and reflect on how their first semester has impacted their transcripts, as well as to identify academic requirements. We will be catering Dairy Delite for this event!

There will be 18 spots available for both first and second lunch in the 9 & 10 CCC room.

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.

• Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join us each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your future plans!

• College Application Information is available with step by step direction on our website.

• Financial Aid Information is available on the College and Career Center Website>Paying for College. Financial Aid Night for the Class of 2025 will be at MVHS on 1/16 at 6pm.

College and Career Center: Job, Enrichment, Volunteer 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!

January is a month to celebrate the diverse ways in which we communicate and connect. From recognizing the importance of Braille for the visually impaired to honoring cultural and religious celebrations, this month is about understanding and appreciating the various forms of expression that enrich our world.

January 4 – UN: World Braille Day

Celebrates the importance of Braille for the visually impaired.

January 7 – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christian: Christmas

Marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

January 14 – Buddhist: Mahayana New Year

Celebrates the Buddhist New Year in Mahayana traditions.

January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Honors the civil rights leader and his contributions to equality.

January 27 – International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust

Remembers the victims of the Holocaust and promotes Holocaust education.

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