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Mountain View Back to School Update

August 15, 2019

Mountain View Backto School UpdateAugust 15, 2019

Schedule release

A reminder that student schedules will be released via Genesis on Friday, August 16. In preparation, please be advised of the following:


- The Parent Portal will open at 8:00 a.m. on the 16th. 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. Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

  9. District calendar

  10. Policies & Regulations


- 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 30.


- 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) within the same department (ie: Game Design in place of A/V Production).


- If your child is missing a world language and/or related arts courses, please contact toth@mendhamboroschools.org.


- Schedules and locker assignments are still being adjusted and are subject to change. Students will be provided with updated schedules on the first day of school.


- A reminder for any families that moved within the Borough over the summer: You must complete the registration packet and provide documentation per district policy. Please contact the Main office with any questions.

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First day of school reminders

- Drop-off for 5th and 6th grade students takes place in the back circle, 7th and 8th grade in the front. Students will remain outside (5/6: Art room doors, 7/8: 100 corridor doors) until the 8:25 bell. Home base begins promptly at 8:30. Note that pick-up is not permitted in the front circle at dismissal. For a detailed description of drop-off/pick-up procedures, please click here.


- Students will be given time to set up their lockers on August 26 (locker set up will not take place during the 5th grade Open House). A reminder that students are not permitted to decorate the outside of their locker. In addition, students may not store items in their lockers that prevent the door from completely closing.


- Students should bring as many of their school supplies as possible on August 26; it is suggested that students have all of the necessary supplies in school by Friday, August 30. Click here to access supply lists.


- All students will attend a meeting with Administration during the first week of school, which will include a review of important policies and expectations.


- A reminder that sports physical and Tdap/Meningococcal (6th grade) forms are due on August 26. For more information, click here. Timely submission of the sports physical form is critical in order for students to be cleared to participate in tryouts.

Mark your calendars

- 8/26: First day of school

- 9/2: School closed, Labor Day

- 9/3: Delayed opening

- 9/12: Back to School Night, 6:30 p.m.

- 9/30: School closed, Rosh Hashanah