MV ESchool News
April 28, 2017
Principal’s Corner Michele Paton
Recently, spinners have become very popular at MVMS and at schools across the country. While they are referred to as "fidget" spinners, fidgets are typically used to help students who have difficulty focusing by giving them something to do with their hands or bodies in order to keep them from being distracted, but these toys are having quite the opposite effect for most of our students. We are finding that these toys are a distraction to most students in the classroom, and actually pull the focus of our students who can sometimes benefit from a fidget.
While we are not banning spinners, please consider keeping them at home. If your student benefits from the use of some kind of fidget, and you find that spinners work, they are certainly welcome to utilize that tool. If, though, your student is not one who benefits and is just bringing the spinners to have something with which to play during the day, they are better to be left at home so as not to distract instruction in the classroom. Thanks in advance for your consideration!
Happenings at Mtn. View
Doernbecher Dance
The Dance is roaring (not kidding) away as we get ready to send you our weekly information. There was a minor glitch with the playlist - but it certainly sounds like it's been fixed. We are excited to see how much is actually earned to donate to Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Announcements
We spent the week announcing that 8th grade students interested in being NHS Cheerleaders next year could pick up a packet, but they had to be turned in by today. Good luck to all the students who turned one in!
Calling all artists! The St Paul Rodeo Association is looking for western-inspired art for its art show held over the 4th of July at the rodeo. Submissions must be completed by June 10th-all art mediums are accepted. Get more information in the library.
Students were told they could stop by the library and vote for their new favorite student created bookmark.
Color Run Pre-Registration Date Moved!
The Parent Group moved the Pre-Registration date to May 1st! That’s this coming Monday, so be sure to sign up this weekend. See all of the details below under the Parent Group heading.
8th Grade Celebration/T-Shirts
The 8th Grade Celebration is Tuesday, June 20, at 8:15am. All parents are invited to attend. 8th Graders attend class as if it is a normal school day and will change into their royal blue keepsake 8th Grade Celebration T-shirts just prior to the event. If you haven’t already done so, please have your 8th Grader bring $10 and their T-shirt size to the Office by Monday, May 5. May 8 is the absolute deadline in order for us to get the order placed.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks ARE still available. They are $20. We still have a few, but when they’re gone, they’re gone. How do you purchase one? You can either have your student come into the office to pay for the yearbook, or you may purchase online, for a small fee. https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/mountain_view_middle... Or, you’re welcome to come in, too! We accept Cash, Check or Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.
Mall Trip
We had over 150 students earn the privilege of going to the mall on Thursday, April 27th. They were gone from 3rd through 6th period. When they returned they seemed to have had a terrific time. Many bags in tow, lots of laughter, and many treasures to share.
Crystal Apple Awards
It’s that time of year that you can nominate a staff member for the Crystal Apple Award. The Newberg School District's Crystal Apple Award recognizes outstanding service. This annual award is presented in June to a deserving teacher, support staff member and administrator. Students, parents, community members and school district employees are encouraged to nominate Newberg School District employees for the annual Crystal Apple Award.
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Current Fundraisers
Future Mtn. View Events/Volunteer Opportunities
SHHHHH! SHHHH! SHHHH!
The Builder’s Club has for help from the students (which translates to perhaps help from parents, too?) They want to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in a thoughtful and creative way. The week of May 8 -12 they have established a schedule of suggestions for students to do; most are just thoughtful gestures, and a few include small gifts. They would LOVE to see many of the students participate and really make it a fun week for our teachers that truly expresses appreciation for each and every one of them! There is an attachment that you can print out and place on your fridge as a reminder if you like.
Monday, May 8, Material Monday
Bring pencils, pens, sticky notes or other school supplies for your teachers.
Tuesday, May 9, Shout Out Tuesday
Use the Shout Out board next to your teacher’s doors!
Wednesday, May 10, Wacky Wednesday
Use your imagination to do something nice for our teachers.
Thursday, May 11, Thoughtful Thursday
Offer to help with a project, help clean their classroom, bring flowers, or make a card.
Friday, May 12, Food Friday
Bring a delicious snack for your teachers. Fruit, juice, candy, snacks, or cupcakes.
Parent Group
The MV Parent Group 2017 5k Family Fun Color Run will be Sunday May 21st from noon to 2pm.
The Pre-Registration date was moved to May 1st! If you sign up by next Monday, then you will still receive all of the promotional goodies!
Check in Time 11:00am
Start Time 12:00pm
Course This color walk/run features a designated 5K course. During the race, participants are doused with color at various color stations ending with one final color celebration at the finish line.
Registration Visit MtnViewMSCR.eventbrite.com to register and donate online! Please make checks to Mountain View Middle School.
Registration Fee: $25 The registration fee includes run/walk registration, individual color packet, race bib, and a My School Color Run T-shirt. However, all little people age 8 and under are FREE!
Additional Information A hot dog, bag of chips, and soda can be purchased after the run for $2.
McTeacher’s Night
What!?! A night you don’t have to cook? And you help support your school? Win! Win!
Join us for a fundraising event! A night of food, friends, family & fun. That’s this coming Wednesday, May 10, from 5-7pm. A % of the sales will go to our school! Come watch your favorite teacher work! Bring your family and friends to McDonald’s on this special night to help raise money for your school!
Fees and Fines
Speaking of Yearbooks! Just a reminder that Fees and Fines that have not been paid can result in a student not receiving their yearbook at the end of the year. Don’t know if you owe anything? Give us a call! We are more than happy to look that up for you! You can make also payments at the Mountain View Web Store: http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/mountainview/mvms-webstore
Attendance
Every. Day. Counts.
Missing 10 percent, or about 18 days, of the school year can drastically affect a student’s academic success.
E-Friday Folder and More
See events, classes, sports, etc. in the Newberg School District E-Friday Folder https://www.newberg.k12.or.us/district/e-friday-folder
Calendar
May
4 – NSD Jazz Concert
9 - CV Band Festival
10 – McTeacher’s Night at McDonalds, 5-7pm
15-18 – Book Fair
18 - MV Parent Group 6 pm in Lecture Rm
25 - Beginning and Jazz Final Concert
29 – No School – Memorial Day
Color Run Registration (322 KB) Teacher Appreciation Week Flyer (326 KB) 