Early Dismissal Information

Early Dismissals require a note to be taken to Student Services (Guidance) Office in the morning. Student's name and the dismissal time will be printed on the daily attendance bulletin and displayed on the MVMS News Ticker that runs on the classroom televisions. To reduce the amount of interruptions into the classroom, students will report to the front office at the early dismissal time.

Parking Lot Reminder

The lower parking lot is designated for staff and visitors parking. For the safety of students, please drop off and pick up your child in the Drop Off/Pick Up area.

After School Intramurals

Net Games: Any student wishing to participate in Net Games intramurals is encouraged to see Ms. Kenney for a permission slip. Permission slips are available on the MVMS website (hcpss.org/mvms). Net Games intramurals will begin on Tuesday, October 16th. There is a limit to 25 students. Parents are expected to promptly pick up their children at 3:30 PM. Permission slips are available on the MVMS website.

September Students Of the Month

Related Arts: Jenna B, Josh C., Kelsey H., Agnes K., Kyle R., Michael T.

6th Grade: Willow A., Khalil A., Ariel B., Christopher C., Robert H., Michael K., Bonnie L., Jessica M., Tamkeen N., Alexander T., Jason W., Isabella W.

7th Grade: Mallory F., Steven H., Timothy L., Emma W.

8th Grade: Daniel B., BJ D., Melissa M., Courtney O.

Photographs of the Students of the Month are now online.

Teacher Notes

From Mrs. Quinn, GT Resource Teacher:
Parents of 6th grade students in the GT Research Class were sent an email about the schedule for 2nd and 3rd quarters. Please verify that you received the email if you have not already at lquinn@hcpss.org.

Attention 8th graders: If you would like to have your baby photo included in this year's Memory Book you need to bring in your photo by Wednesday, October 31st. We also need a current photo. Both photos should be about 4x6 in size and high quality.

Check out Mrs. Quinn's website to learn about the GT Program. The information is available on the MVMS website under "FACULTY". A schedule of the instructional seminars is posted.

Mr. Kevin Johnson from the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) will present to the Model Rocketry students on Monday, October 15th. Rocketry students are required to attend during period 2 or 3.

Attention 7th Graders

Join your classmates for an afternoon of fun at ADVENTURE PARK USA on Friday, October 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. (School is closed due to MSTA convention.) This event will take place rain or shine. Because the PTA is subsidizing this event, the reduced cost is only $10.00 per student (The regular admission price is $20.00). In order to receive the discount, you must return the permission slip and a $10 check to Front Office by Friday, October 12th. NO WALK-INS. Please make checks payable to MVMS PTA. Please do not send cash!

Price includes: unlimited miniature golf, 50 arcade credits, and 4 attractions. Attractions include Go Karts, Laser Tag, Ropes Course, Rock Wall, and Roller Coaster. There is a snack bar on the premises. Prices range from $1.75-$7.00. No outside food is allowed in the park.

Parents are responsible for transportation. Please arrive on time to take full advantage of the attractions! Students MUST be picked up by 3:00 PM.

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Invitation For All 6th Graders

Be among the first to see the much anticipated Bee Movie starring Jerry Seinfeld in the movie theater at Columbia Mall on Friday, November 2nd, (School is closed due to a Professional Day).

The movie theater does not post movie times until the week before but we are planning on attending a start time between 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. We will post the exact time in the ViewPoint as soon as possible.

The admission price will include a small popcorn, drink and piece of candy. Because the PTA is subsidizing this event, the reduced cost is only $10.00 per student (The regular price of admission plus snack is $12.00). In order to receive the discount, you must return the permission slip and a $10 check to Front Office by Friday, October 26th. NO WALK-INS. Please make checks payable to MVMS PTA. Please do not send cash!

Parents are responsible for transportation. Please arrive on time so that we may all sit together.

If you have any questions, contact Susan Kelly at mdkellys@verizon.net or Suki Nam at sukinam@comcast.net.

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Community News

Jukebox 3 Rocks MRHS: Jukebox 3, a musical variety show, rocks the Marriotts Ridge High School Theater. A Marriotts Ridge High School tradition Jukebox 3 showcases the talented students in the fine arts programs at MRHS. Conceived and produced by a student committee the show is full of contemporary choreography, stylish singing, and a band that will knock your socks off. Come join us for songs from every era. There is something for everyone from a Sinatra hit to a Black Eyed Pea favorite. Jukebox 3 performs October 18th, 19th and 20th a 7:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00.

The Candlelight Concert Society, Inc. is sponsoring the Amedeo Modigliani String Quartet at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 27th at Smith Theatre, Howard Community College in Columbia. Middle and High School students receive one FREE ticket when accompanied by a paying adult at the door.

The Howard Huskies have several openings in their REC/Developmental program for ages 14 - 17. Have fun while learning and playing hockey. For more information, go to www.HowardHuskies.org.

Department of Recreation and Parks, Glenwood Community Center

Members of the community are welcome to attend School Health Council meetings:

11/15/07 - Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia - Chesapeake Room
1/17/08 - Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia - Chesapeake Room
3/20/08 - Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia - Chesapeake Room
5/15/08 - Faulkner Ridge Center in Columbia - Patuxent Room

The Horizon Councils, Howard County Library and HC DrugFree will present a free workshop and dinner program "straight talk on DRUGS," where pre-teens and parents talk about alcohol and drugs. The program's focus is on improving communication between parents and middle school students around the topic of drug use. Parents receive information on current drug trends, signs and symptoms of drug use and approaches to keeping their children drug-free. Students discuss ways to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and talk about positive alternatives to drug use. The event will take place on the following dates:

Thursday, October 25th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Glenwood Branch Library, 410-313-5577
Thursday, November 1st, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Miller Branch Library, 410-313-1950
Monday, November 5th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Elkridge Branch Library, 410-313-5077
Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Savage Branch Library, 410-880-5980

The Stressless Tests Program is offering a new workshop entitled Testing, Testing for Middle and High School parents from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 30th and Tuesday, November 27th at Centennial High School. Registration is now open for the Evening Middle School Study Skills class to meet Mondays, October 15th - November 5th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Burleigh Manor Middle School. Additional courses will be held November 26th - December 17th. The Afternoon Middle School Study Skills class will meet Tuesdays from 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM, October 16th - November 6th, and November 27th - December 17th, at Burleigh Manor Middle School. To register go to www.Stresslesstests.org, or contact Betty Caldwell at 410-740-4659 or at Bcaldwell@comcast.net.