Mountain View Weekly Update

- Reminder: All back-to-school forms, documents, and contact information updates must be completed via the Parent Portal by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26. Please see the August 16 communication from Mrs. Toth for specific details.

- All sports physicals and related paperwork are due on August 24, to be cleared by Dr. Porter on September 1. Please refer to the Student Athlete Information page for instructions and links to all forms. Please submit ALL forms together.

- Students should bring as many of their school supplies as possible on August 24; it is suggested that students have all of the necessary supplies in school by Friday, August 26. Click here to access supply lists.

- In our continued return to typical procedures, students will no longer be permitted to carry large backpacks to and from class. Small string bags and similar will be permitted.

- A reminder that electronic communication devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, must be off and stored in lockers during the school day.

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

- In the coming week, Mountain View Middle School will hold its first security drill. The New Jersey Department of Education requires schools to conduct one fire and one security drill per month. Be assured that policies and procedures will be reviewed with your child prior to the first drill.

- 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. Note that in our return to normal operations, parents will no longer need to pre-order lunch. Click here to view the August menu.

- Fifth grade parents: Please check Seesaw for a message from Mrs. Ascione containing the 5th gr "FAQs."

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, please adhere to the following procedures for pick-up and drop-off:

- The staff lots are not to be used by parents for pick-up or drop-off. Please use the front circle, Dean Road curb line, and Orchard circle.

- The cut-through between the small staff lot and circle is not to be used for through traffic. This poses a danger to staff and students who are crossing.

- Per the green arrows on the diagram below, cars utilizing Orchard should pull all the way around the circle before dropping off. Please do not stop at the first sidewalk, as indicated by the red "X." This creates a traffic jam and leads parents to pass on the driver's side, which is a danger to students exiting vehicles.

- Also as noted below, the inner circle curb line (red circle) is not to be used for drop-off or pick-up.

- Morning supervision at each grade-level entrance door begins at 8:15 a.m. The bell rings at 8:25 a.m. for entrance into the building. On inclement weather days, students are permitted in the building at 8:15 a.m., where they will report to home base. For more information, including specific entry locations by grade, click here.

- Each year, administration receives regular reports of students not utilizing crosswalks and running across the street, particularly near Orchard and Park. Please remind your child to use crosswalks at all times.

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

- The HSA's Annual Back to School Coffee will be held at the Gazebo in Boro Park, directly following morning drop-off. Swing by for a quick mingle with other parents of the MBSD after the morning rush! Welcome back!

- The HSA is ready for Room Parents! If interested in signing up to be a grade-level room parent, please contact our RP Coordinators: Katie Lusk: dms91345@yahoo.com, Vanessa Cerchio: vjcerchio@gmail.com

- 8/24: First day of school

- 8/25: School picture day (see announcement above for ordering information)

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

- 9/8: Back to School Night, 6:30 p.m.

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