Mountain View August Update

Student schedules will be released via Genesis tomorrow morning. In preparation, please be advised of the following:

- In order to view your child's schedule, you will need to complete several forms and documents (listed below), which can be found under the "Student Data" tab. Documents will require electronic signatures, while forms will require you to select the most appropriate items for your child.

1. Code of Conduct

2. Media Release Form

3. Acceptable Use Policy

4. Medical Data

5. Cell Phone Acceptable Use Policy

6. Arrival / Dismissal Procedure

7. Attendance Policy

8. District Calendar

9. Policies & Regulations

10. School District Provided Technology

11. Google Apps for Education/Student Chromebook Contract

12. Student Handbook

- All parents are being asked to review their contact information and update it as needed, which can be completed in the "Contacts" tab in Genesis. You will not be able to update your parent portal email address; this must be done through the Main office.

- All forms, documents, and contact information updates must be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26.

- Every effort was made to fill all 7th and 8th grade Related Arts requests; in some cases, requests could not be filled and students were scheduled for alternative selection(s) in the same department. Note that the following courses are not running due to low enrollment/scheduling conflicts: 3D Design, STEM (7/8) , and Advanced Band.

- Fifth grade students in the process of screening for Accelerated Mathematics placement will have their schedules updated accordingly once eligibility has been determined.

- A reminder that all Chromebook issues must be reported via the Student Technology Help Desk. The fee to replace a lost Chromebook charger is $40.00. Students are encouraged to put their first and last name on their charger, if they have not done so already, so that it can be returned if found.

- If you have not already done so, please review the email from Mrs. Kicinski regarding school lunch procedures for the 2022-2023 school year (attached below for your reference). Note that in our return to normal operations, parents will no longer need to pre-order lunch.

- The 2022-2023 approved district calendar is available on the Mendham Borough School District website, "Parents" tab.

- For a list of suggested school supplies by grade, please click here.

- The Mountain View Parent Council is in need of a 5th grade representative. Meetings take place monthly on Friday mornings. To learn more about the role of Parent Council, click here. If you are interested in participating, please email Mrs. Toth (toth@mendhamboroschools.org).

- If your family is moving out of the district or relocating to a new home in the district, please be reminded that proper paperwork must be completed and submitted to the Main office. Click here for more information. Should you have any questions, please contact the school.

- Did you know? All Weekly Update newsletters are posted to the "News" section of the Mountain View website. Both the Weekly Update and the Daily Bulletin are available on the mobile app (see below for more information).

- Pomptonian Food Service, the district's food provider, is looking for individuals to join their team and help to prepare and serve meals in the kitchens at Hilltop and Mountain View. CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.

Left to right: Mr. Andrew Murad, 5th gr Social Studies, Mr. Adrean Amador, Special Education

Not pictured: Ms. Marisa DeSilva, Special Education, Mrs. Aurora Nugent, Spanish

School Picture Day is Thursday, August 25. Please see the files below for a virtual flyer and instructions for both online and traditional ordering.

Greetings from the Health Office!

I hope that your family has enjoyed time spent together with extended family and friends this summer!

Thank you for continuing to drop off updated immunization records (grade 6), sports physicals with related paperwork and all pertinent health forms. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANY HEALTH FORMS. I WILL ONLY ACCEPT SCANNED COPIES.

ASTHMA/ALLERGIES/MEDICATIONS

• An Asthma Action Plan (signed by parent and MD) must be submitted to the Health Office for students with asthma even if they have MD permission to self-carry their MDI. Please ensure your child has their MDI in their backpack daily if it is not kept in my office.

• Allergy Action Plans and corresponding paperwork were sent home in June for students with known allergies; please return all completed forms in the provided bag.

• Parents may drop off medications and Epipens at the main office ONLY WITH ALL REQUIRED SIGNED AND STAMPED MEDICATION FORMS prior to August 20.

• I will be in my office beginning August 22.

• Signed and stamped Prescription and OTC medication forms must be submitted to the Health Office in order for me to administer medication at school. Please do not send your child to school with ANY medications in their backpacks to be taken during the day as this is against Administrative Code.

ATHLETICS

• All sports physicals and related paperwork are due on August 24. It takes an enormous amount of time to prepare for Dr. Porter to clear them on September 1. If there is an extenuating circumstance, please let me know ASAP.

• Please refer to my Student Athlete Information page for instructions and links to all forms. Please submit ALL forms together.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have via email since I am not yet in my office to receive phone calls. I encourage you to inform me of any health-related concerns regarding your child. Thank you and I look forward to partnering with you in caring for your children during the year.

Mrs. Austenberg RN, CSN-NJ

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- 8/18: New Student Orientation (9:00 a.m.)

- 8/19: 5th grade Orientation/Open House (9:00 a.m.)

- 8/24: First day of school

- 8/25: School picture day (see announcement above for ordering information)
- 9/8: Back to School Night, 6:30 p.m.

- 9/6: Delayed opening, staff in-service

Email: toth@mendhamboroschools.org
Website: https://www.mendhamboro.org/o/mountain-view-middle-school
Location: 100 Dean Road, Mendham, NJ, United States
Phone: 973-543-7075
Twitter: @mendhamborosd