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Upcoming Events
5/27/2013
- Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL5/28/2013
5/29/2013
5/30/2013
PWCS News
PWCS News
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SACC Summer Camp Registration Now Available Online April 15th, 2013
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A Pool for PWCS? Facts and Fiction April 3rd, 2013
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Parents and Students -- Need to Change Your Email Address or Web Password? September 24th, 2012
Read more.
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Concussion Online Training Now Available for Parents and Students July 19th, 2012
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Mandatory Driver Education Sessions for Students and Parents August 23rd, 2012
View information details and the schedule of meetings on the Driver Ed Web page.
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A Matter of Life and Death August 31st, 2012
August 31, 2012
Divisionwide Announcements
Our thoughts and prayers are with the children and families touched by the tragedy in Oklahoma.
Welcome to Mountain View Elementary School!
Recognized as a School of Excellence for 12 years
5600 McLeod Way, Haymarket, VA 20169
Office Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
703-754-4161
Absence Line 703-530-4397
Transportation 571-402-3902
Cafeteria 703-754-3282
Vision Statement - Cougars are: Creative, Optimistic and Understanding.
As we Grow, we are Accountable for what we do and are Respectful to all in order to be Successful.
As we Grow, we are Accountable for what we do and are Respectful to all in order to be Successful.
Scan this code to connect to MVES!
Removal of Portable Classrooms
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Based on our current student enrollment, projections of future enrollment and the educational needs of our students, the School Division will be removing the portable classroom from our school site this summer.
The portable classroom will be removed from the school property in late June /early July.
If you have any questions about the reasons the portable classroom is being removed, or any other related issues, feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Principal
Paw Press School Newspaper
Check out our Mountain View Paw Press newspaper by clicking About Our School on the left side of our website Home page and then click School Newspaper.
Kindergarten Registration/New Students for 2013-2014
Age requirement for kindergarten is five years of age by September 30. A Kindergarten skills readiness assessment will be done. Please bring your child with you. Students who will be five years of age or older by September 30, 2013, are eligible for enrollment in Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. If you are not sure of the school your child should attend during the 2013-2014 school year, please call the School Planning Office at 703-791-7312 or go to www.pwcs.edu and click on Schools, then Find Your School. The following items are needed to register your child:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original Social Security Card
- Physical/Immunization Record dated within one year of date of entry
- Verification of address (Contract/Deed, Rental Agreement, Notarized Affidavit of PWC Residency)
- Two forms of identification of parent/guardian (Driver’s License, Car Registration, Voter Registration, other bills)
Battlefield HS Summer Academic Camps
Jr Lego and STEM activities Summer Camp (rising 1st - 3rd graders) gives kids the opportunity to play with STEM related education activities. Pricing is $150.
Lego/FLL Robotics Summer Camp (rising 3rd – 5th graders) gives kids the opportunity to learn basic engineering and problem-solving principles while having fun at the same time. In a close-knit group of three, students work together to build and program their LEGO robot. Pricing is $150. Sessions: June 24/28 12:30 - 3:30 pm and July 8/12 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Information/Registration: click here.
Introduction to Programming with Alice (rising 5th – 6th graders) Campers will learn to program through the use of "Alice". Students will create cartoon-like scenes using programming concepts Session: July 29 – Aug 2: 8:30-11:30 am. Information/registration: click here.
Website Notifications - AOL email addresses
Some parents/users are reporting that they are receiving blank Recent Activity emails. The common denominator between all accounts is an aol.com email address.
The School Fusion engineering team has reviewed the logs, which indicate that AOL is experiencing a server issue. Unfortunately, this is on the AOL side, so SchoolFusion is unable to provide assistance. AOL must address the issue internally. We can offer the following suggestions:
1. Add a different email address to the user account. This email should not be provided by AOL.
2. Add the following email addresses to each user’s safe senders lists, within their email provider’s settings.
no-reply@groupfusion.net
do-not-reply@schoolfusion.com no-reply@groupfusion.net
notify@schoolfusion.com
do-not-reply@schoolfusion.com
SOL Information - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents
SOL's are here! Please check the MVES calendar for testing dates. The information posted below was presented to parents at SOL night to develop a deeper understanding of how the changes to the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments (SOL’s) may impact individual SOL scores and how MVES is preparing our students for the changes. Links: SOL Information, Student Resources, Test Taking Tips and more.
Preparing for Kindergarten
Bull Run MS Band Instrument Try Out Nights
If your child has signed up to play a band instrument at Bull Run MS, please plan to attend one of the band try out nights. Please click here for more information.
Board of Education Excellence Award
Mountain View has been named a recipient of the Board of Education Excellence Award in the annual Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) Awards program. Our school is among fifty-one in the state that has met all state and federal accountability benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and has made significant progress toward goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities set by the Board. Congratulations to all staff, students, parents, and the supportive community that has contributed to this award!
Integrating Technology ~ Student Achievement
In this issue of School Focus, the PE and Art classes demonstrate the use of technology in their classrooms. Mr. Skelton has 4th and 5th grade Art students use the online program "Sketch Up" to create architectural designs and PE teacher, Mrs. Kinder, incorporates her iPad to give students instant feedback and corrective guidance to perform a skill with proper technique.
Helping Students Learn Monthly Newsletter
The counseling department at Mountain View would like to make available to parents the following monthly newsletter from the Parent Institute. Check back each month for an update. Click here to view the May newsletter.
Check Out The Cougar Bank!
Now is a great time to open a Cougar Bank account for your child and take advantage of a sensational savings rate (3.00% APY* – for balances up to $10,000) from Virginia Commerce Bank. As a Cougar Bank depositor, your child will enjoy earning fun prizes with every deposit and getting entered into our monthly Webkinz™ drawing! Students must have a VCBee Savings Account to make deposits at The Cougar Bank. To open an account, stop by The Cougar Bank any Wednesday morning to pick-up a new account packet or visit the Mountain View PTO Web site to download and complete a Account Request Form.
*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as of 8/24/12 and subject to change. This is a variable rate account and APY may change after account opening. Fees may reduce earnings, where applicable. Account balances up to $10,000.00 will earn 3.00% APY. Account balances of $10,000.01 or above will earn 0.50% APY. VCBee Savings Account available for MVES students enrolled for 2012-2013 school year. Limit one account per child. Member FDIC. The Cougar Bank is brought to you through a business partnership with Virginia Commerce Bank.
School of Excellence and Technology
In this edition of School Focus, Mountain View is listed as a School of Excellence and our digital initative is highlighted.
School of Excellence
I am pleased and honored to announce that Mountain View has been once again named a School of Excellence! For 12 years we have achieved this Prince William County Schools distinguished Award. It is with great pride and deep appreciation that I recognize our students who work hard and do their best everyday and our hard-working and dedicated staff who rise above average, and you the parents and school community that support our mission, “Educating Lifelong Learners.” Together, we have earned this fabulous award! Mrs. Schrecker
MVES T-Shirts
All students and staff received new t-shirts this year thanks to our generous sponsors listed on the back of the shirt. Our new shirts promote character, bully prevention and school spirit. We encourage everyone to wear their shirts on Fridays.
Absence Line
We have a new absence line phone number (703-530-4397). When your child is absent please call this number and leave a message with the students first and last name, teacher, reason for the absence and date of the absence.
Sign-up for PWCS E-News
Get the weather and emergency enws by email and text message by signing up online for the PWCS E-News. To subscribe go to pwcs.edu and click on the PWCS E-News logo, located on the bottom left of the home page. Remember to fill out the information on all three pages of the online form by clicking the three tabs above the first form. Select which school you are associated with on page two, and select the option to receive closing and emergency information on page three. View detailed instructions for registering for PWCS E-News, or go to pwcs.edu, click on “News and Updates” on the left navigation, and click “How do I subscribe to PWCS E-News” to view them.
Study Island
Students have access to a great resource to learn throughout the year and prepare for the state standardized tests (SOL's). The school purchased, web-based program called Study Island, is accessible to students from school or home. All students in grades 3 - 5 have a username and password which is given out by the classroom teacher. Click here for an overview of the program.
We are excited about the benefits this program can bring to our students, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity by using Study Island. Please feel free to contact Study Island at 800-419-3191 or support@studyisland.com if you have any questions.
We are excited about the benefits this program can bring to our students, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity by using Study Island. Please feel free to contact Study Island at 800-419-3191 or support@studyisland.com if you have any questions.
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