MVES Newsletter

Just a reminder when you join your child for lunch, we ask that they only bring 1 friend with them to the guest table.

On Wednesday, March 8, the cafeteria will be serving chicken nuggets in place of chicken tenders.

School breakfast is a winner for parents and their children. It’s a great value, meets nutrition standards, saves busy parents time and helps students be more alert and attentive. Join RCPS Food and Nutrition Services in promoting the benefits of #schoolbreakfast during National School Breakfast Week 2023 March 6-10. Learn more: https://schoolnutrition.org/nsbw #NSBW23 #BreakfastBuilders #DigIn2SchoolBreakfast

Please sign up for text notifications to receive important information about closings, delays, upcoming events, bus delays, etc. In order to receive the text, you must send "YES" to 67587. You will automatically receive a confirmation after you send. This will only work for the major phone companies and will not work for straight talk or any prepaid phone. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 438-1965.

Registration will be on March 7 from 9:00-3:00 and March 8 from 9:00-6:00.

PRE-K SCREENINGS

children who will be four (4) years old on or before September 30, 2023

-Birth Certificate

-Proof of Residency

-Proof of Income for everyone working in the household

Once all information is provided, you will receive a scheduled screening appointment for a later date to see if your child qualifies for our program. DO NOT fill out the online registration!

KINDERGARTEN

We encourage families to complete the registration online using the link that will be provided on our website www.rcps.net starting March 7th (Be sure to select 2023-24 school year). If you are unable to access the online registration form, you may stop by Mountain View on March 7 from 9:00-3:00 or March 8 from 9:00-6:00 and we will gladly assist you.

Required paperwork due upon registration:

Kindergarten

children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023

-Birth Certificate

-Proof of Residency

Please provide the information listed above on the designated dates and times or you may submit it to our registration email mvesregistration@rockingham.k12.va.us

NOTE: A copy of a current physical examination form and a complete immunization record MUST be provided before a child begins school.

If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the office at 540-438-1965 or email mvesattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us. If you are planning to take a vacation or your child will be out of school for an extended period of time, please contact the office. Thank you!

The parent portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their children in one place, their grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and teacher comments for each school your children attend.

Parents need to contact the school to get access information to create an account in PowerSchool.

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are now available for the 21-22 school year. Although all children are currently eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch meals during the school day, completing a meal application is still recommended if you believe you qualify. The qualification letter that is sent back to the household can be used for proof of eligibility for other program benefits and discounts, such as the Emergency Broadband Benefit. To apply, please complete the online meal application at www.myschoolapps.com, or fill out the attached application and return to your child's school or mail to: Food and Nutrition Services, 1210 N. Liberty St., Harrisonburg, VA, 22802.