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Monday, Nov. 11, No School in Honor of Veteran's Day

Tuesday, Nov. 12, White Day, Advisory Schedule

Wednesday, Nov. 13, Green Day, Early Dismissal at 12:30

Thursday, Nov. 14, White Day

Friday, Nov. 15, Green Day

For sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events

New Traffic Pattern for Pick Up After School Began on November 4th

Dear Students and Parents,

On Monday, November 4th, we implemented a new end-of-day traffic pattern aimed at increasing safety during bus pickup. All buses will exit onto Division Street, while student drivers and family pickups will exit from the student parking lot onto 11th Street between 2:30 and 2:50 p.m. on regular school days.

To support this transition, we will have roped off the east ends of the parking rows to remind drivers of the updated flow. Your patience and cooperation during this period are greatly appreciated as we work to make our campus safer for everyone.

Dear 9th Grade Families and Caregivers,

While the data shows that many students improved their grades, there is still a need for some of them to participate in our after-school academic support (Bulldog Edge) or, in cases of four or more failing grades, the Saturday School program. Please note that families must provide transportation for the Saturday Scholar Program.

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 November 05 and running through November 22, 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 and Three 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 (Four + Fs): Students will be asked to attend Bulldog Edge on Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and a Saturday Scholar session In November.

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

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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

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”.

The Heritage Language test was moved to November 12th, for 11th and 12th graders and November 13th, for 9th and 10th graders. Students who completed registrations for Oct. 29 and 30th are still registered. They simply now test on the new day. GO BULLDOGS!

THANK YOU to all of the donors that donated blood on Oct. 25th! NHS collected 29 pints of blood (each pint saves 3 lives!) in collaboration with Bloodworks Northwest. Our next drive is on Feb. 14th-show your love and donate blood!

*Students that donate 4 times before graduating can earn a graduation cord!

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is collecting fleece fabric to make blankets for infants, children and families at Seattle Children's Hospital. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Mrs. McColl (amccoll@mvsd320.org). Meetings are every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40 to 3:15. Join us on Monday, November 18th to make blankets for our service project. All students are welcome. 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

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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.

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.

• College Deadlines are approaching. Early Action Deadlines are often Nov 1 or Nov 15th and University of Washington’s deadline is Nov 15th. Naviance can help you stay organized with deadlines as well, and the College and Career Center provides application support.

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!

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.

DEI Calendar November 2024

November marks National Native American Heritage Month which honors the cultures, traditions, and histories of all Native people living in the United States.

October 31 – Nov 4 – Diwali

This Festival of Lights in the Hindu faith is a time when different deities are praised. It symbolizes the fight for good over evil.

World Diabetes Day – November 14

Nearly a century after the discovery of insulin, this World Health Day raises challenges that those living with diabetes face daily. Today, we focus on advocating for the need for access to diabetic care throughout the world.

International Day For Tolerance – November 16

Established in 1996, this day promotes respect for the world’s cultures, languages, and religions. Today is a day to educate the general public about the need for universal human rights for all humans.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – November 19

Also known as Survivor Day, the event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a program that unites survivors globally. Stand alongside survivors and their families as we come together to understand through shared experiences today.

November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance

Remember those lost due to violence or murder because of transphobia on this annual remembrance.

Native Women’s Equal Pay Day – November 21

Today, we learn that Native women must work nearly 23 months to earn the same salary as white, non-Hispanic men do in one year. This wage disparity is enlightening and deserves public awareness. Educating others about this discrepancy ensures that the pay gap fight continues worldwide every year.

November 24 – Native American Heritage Day

Take time to pay respects to Native Americans who have contributed so much to American history. This day also encourages schools to increase their understanding of Native American history

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