MVES Newsletter

This past Saturday, Grant competed at the Regional Spelling Bee (5th-8th grades) at Skyline Middle School. While Grant did not qualify for the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., he made it several rounds past his elementary-aged peers. We are so proud of Grant and this accompleshmint! (I probably should have had him proofread this!)

Thanks to everyone who came to Family Board Game Night and Chili Cook off last night! See photos below

1st Place- Jennifer Silva (Lydia Wicht)

2nd Place- Adam Ritche (Colton Ritchie)

3rd Place- Rachel Reidenbach (Jeremiah, Leisel, & Kaleb Reidenbach)

We would like your help and support to celebrate all the positive things that our students are doing here at MVES! For the end of the 3rd nine weeks, students have the opportunity to enjoy a sundae and play outside! If you are able to help donate supplies or volunteer, please fill out the form below and bring the supplies on Friday, March 31st. The event will be taking place on Friday, March 31st from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Sundae Donation Sign Up

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 Monday through Friday between 8:30-3:30 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 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.

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.

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.