MVLA Families,

As a reminder, Plan 9 is due Friday, January 10th. Please make sure that you review your child's work for completion before turning it in. Their work is a direct correlation to their attendance credit. As the state makes changes to ISCs requirements and documentation, it is more and more important to ensure that your child is completing their work and turning it in on time. If your child is behind, the winter break would be a great opportunity to get caught up and/or review skills.

We are excited about AUSD implementing Yondr pouches with all 6th-08th grade students. This program will create phone-free spaces for our student to help ensure a safe and effective learning environment. MVLA will begin using them when we return to break. Stay tuned for more information and next steps for you and your student.

Cold and flu season has begun and winter break is approaching (December 23-January 6) approaching, Please send your student to school with a jacket and take take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are truly sick. Every day of in-person instruction is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.Thank you to our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy. If you have any questions or concerns about attendance, please reach out to your child's teacher or the CELC/MVLA office staff. Thank you for your continued support as partners in your child's education!

Here are a few updates to help keep you informed:

• If you pick up your parents early, please check in at the SHES office. The staff will call the teacher and your child will be sent up to the office to meet you.
• MVLA students may enter the campus in the morning through the CELC or SHES gate. If they arrive after 9:05 a.m., they will need to go through the SHES gate. The gates between the two schools is locked by 9:10 am. We encourage MVLA students to be on time. Late arrivals interrupt instruction.
  
• As a reminder, the first bell at 8:50 a.m.- teachers will start greeting students. By 8:55 a.m. all students are expected to be in class ready to learn. The SHES gate closes at 9:00 a.m. If you get to school after the gate is closed, buzz in and check in at the office.
• Students are released at 1:25 p.m. Their lunch break is at 12:45 pm. Parents are welcome to pick up at 12:45 pm. If you would like to do this, please make arrangements with the teacher and pick your child up in the SHES office.

• For the safety and security of students and staff, gates are locked during school hours.

• MVLA students are picked up at dismissal (by the bus or parent) in front of SHES.
  
• If you pick your student up early, please check in at the SHES office.
• Please send your student to school each day with their fully charged Chromebook, a backpack, refillable water bottle, a healthy snack, and a lunch (unless they are getting a cafeteria lunch).

• If your child is a hybrid student, please report any in-person absences to your child's teacher.

• Before and after school care is available. Please see the flyer below or contact Aimee Hatfield, AUSD's ESS Coordinator, at ahatfield@alpineschools.net if you have any questions.

• For transportation questions, please visit AUSD's website at https://www.alpineschools.net/page/transportation

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Tamara Ripke, Proud Principal

HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

We are pleased to announce that Mountain View Learning Academy was awarded GOLD level

for successful implementation of PBIS. We were recipients within the

California PBIS Recognition System, reflecting excellence in the implementation of the core

features of PBIS.We are proud of our continued work to support students through Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports.

What does it mean to be responsible? Join us for this episode of Around Alpine Union as we explore this important virtue with our amazing students! From showing respect to setting goals, discover how to be a more responsible student and citizen.

¿Qué significa ser responsable? ¡Únete a nosotros en este episodio de Around Alpine Union mientras exploramos esta importante virtud con nuestros increíbles estudiantes! Desde mostrar respeto hasta establecer metas, descubre cómo ser un estudiante y ciudadano más responsable.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education. Our 3-Way Pledge is a great way to commit to the success of every child. Clear and consistent expectations are key to having an effective, safe, and successful year. Thank you for signing the pledge during your first conference with the teachers. Here is a copy available for your review.

In AUSD's ongoing commitment to enhancing student achievement, they are setting goals for each school, classroom and the district this year. AUSD's targets include a 10% increase in ELA, Math, and Science scores, alongside a 10% reduction in chronic absenteeism, aiming for a 96% attendance rate. Our staff is dedicated and will work as a team to reach these goals. As partners in your child's hybrid homeschool program, let’s unite our efforts to support your student and turn these objectives into achievements. Together, we can make a significant impact and drive real progress.

HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

MVLA has three school rules. Students will be learning behavior expectations that are aligned with being safe, responsible, and respectful. We practice Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). We understand that our students are still learning to problem solve and deal with school expectations. We believe in progressive discipline and restorative practices. Teachers and staff document concerns and communicate them with parents to form a partnership in your child's success. We look forward to your support and partnership to ensure that your child is safe, responsible and respectful.

HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL

Humor helps the heart! Join us in spreading "Smiles for Miles"!

Answer from last week: A burrr ito

Spirit Days

Mondays- Wear a College Shirt or College Colors

Wednesdays- Mid-Week Mindfulness- wear a shirt with a kind message

Fridays- Wear a school shirt or school colors or RED for (Remembering Everyone Deployed)

School shirts will be available for purchase. Stayed tuned for more information from our PTA.

12/16 AUSD School Board meeting 6:15 pm

12/16 Pastries with the Principal (Parents)

12/23-1/6 Winter Break (students return on Tuesday, 1/7)

Office Hours

M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Email: sgreen@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net
Location: 8818 Harbison Canyon Road
Phone: (619) 659-8250

Camryn McInerney, School Social Worker

cmcinerney@alpineschools.net

This resource can help you understand children's behavior and needs. All behavior is a form of communication.

Help your child develop a growth mindset! A positive twist to statements of difficulty and negativity can have a huge impact on success and confidence. See helpful statements below to support and encourage your child.

Have you ever asked your child how their day was or what they did? Do you often get a one word response like "nothing" or "fine". Try using our Take 5 Questions to help get more thought provoking answers. It is a great opportunity to connect with your child, learn more about their experiences at school, and help them build their language skills.

Our amazing School Social Worker, Camryn McInerney , created a list of recommended read aloud books. This is great way to connect with your students. These books can also be used as a resource to support SEL needs. Choose one of your favorite books or one on her list and make reading with your child a regular habit.