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Public Forum on MRSA Howard County Health Officer Dr. Peter Bielenson and Drs. Mark Landrum and Ramya Gopinath, infectious disease specialists with Howard County General Hospital, will present the facts about MRSA (Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus) and share information about preventative measures. This event is sponsored by the Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital. Florence Bain Center in Columbia 7:00-8:00 PM Federal Impact Aid Surveys Federal Impact Aid Surveys MUST be returned to school by Friday, November 30th for those eligible.
Picture Retake Day Picture Absentee / Retake Day will be Tuesday, November 27th. Students who were absent or did not have their picture taken should plan on being photographed for the MVMS Memory Book. Picture envelopes are available in the front office for those families who want to purchase a photo package. Students may have portraits retaken for any reason. Retakes are free if there is a photographer or lab error. No charge for eyes closed, mouth open, off center prints or out of focus prints. There will be a $5.00 sitting fee for retakes for conditions beyond the control of the photographer (i.e. clothing selection, braces removed, new hair styles etc.) In either case, it is necessary to return the entire portrait package to the photographer at the time photo is retaken.
Conference Week Schedule Students will be dismissed at 11:25 AM on Monday, November 19th and Tuesday, November 20th. Classes will be on a block schedule as follows: Monday will have periods 1, 3, 9, 5, 6, 7 and Tuesday will have periods 2, 4, 8, 5, 6, 7.
Parent Teacher Conferences Parents have been scheduling conferences this week. There are conference slots still available. At 3:00 PM on Friday, parents will be able to schedule additional appointments with teachers. PickATime will close on Sunday, November 18th at 3:00 PM. After that time, conferences will not be scheduled and parents will need to call the school, 410-313-5545, to cancel appointments. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Mount View Middle School Monday, November 19th, Tuesday, November 20th, and Wednesday, November 21st.
12:00 PM-3:00 PM 5:00 PM-7:30 PM Tuesday, November 20th 12:00 PM-3:00 PM 5:00 PM-7:30 PM Wednesday, November 21st 8:00 AM-11:00 AM 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Teacher Notes From The Physical Education Department: Girls Basketball Intramurals: Any girls interested in participating in girls basketball intramurals should see Mr. Blum for a permissions slip. You may also go to http://web.hcpss.org/~cblum and print the permission slip. The times will be 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Parents please be sure to pick up your students promptly at 3:30 PM. TURKEY TROT: During Related Arts classes on Monday November 19th, students will be participating in the annual Turkey Trot on school grounds. The turkey trot is a mile and a quarter fun run/walk. Parents are invited to come and participate! Times are as follows:
8th Grade 8:41 AM - 9:27 AM 6th Grade 9:27 AM - 10:13 AM Rain date will be Tuesday, November 20th. From Mrs. Quinn, GT Resource Teacher: Parents are invited to attend the GT Program Parent Academy on Tuesday, November 27th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The presentation will include High School Scheduling for Advanced-Level Learners. See Mrs. Quinn's website for more information.
If you are a band family and not receiving email notices from Ms. Williams please email her, shelly_williams@hcpss.org with your current email address.
Maryland Adolescent Survey MVMS has been selected to participate in the 2007 Maryland Adolescent Survey (MAS). All local superintendents have approved participation of their selected schools and we are required by law to comply. This important biennial survey collects information on the nature, extent, and trends in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by Maryland's adolescents in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. Survey results are used to identify needs and implement substance abuse prevention and treatment programs at the State and local levels. Results are provided for the State and county levels and are not available by individual school. The 2007 MAS will be administered on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Students in pre-selected classes in grades 6 and 8 will be asked to participate. The survey will be given during school hours by MVMS teachers. To encourage truthful answers to the questions and to ensure each student's privacy, names will not be written on the answer booklets. Thus, student responses will be anonymous. A copy of the MAS if available in the Front Office for any parent who may wish to review the survey. If you desire to opt your child out of participating in the 2007 MAS, please complete and sign the attached form and return it to Mrs. O'Byrne by Friday, November 30th.
Box Tops For Education  Please remember to clip all BOX TOPS for our school. Send them in for your child to drop off in the boxes in the main office. This is an easy way to make extra money for Mount View Middle School!
Spirit Team Toy Drive Please Participate in the Mount View Spirit Team Toy Drive! And we can help them, sharing The spirit of this season with A simple act of caring. So, for three weeks at Mount View We're collecting unwrapped toys, To make the season brighter for Some area girls and boys. The Mount View Spirit Team is sponsoring a toy drive for the 2007 holiday season. Please consider sending your child in with a new, unwrapped toy that he or she has selected and purchased - especially geared toward middle-school students - such as jewelry, gift cards, games and books?between now and December 7th. The recipient of the gifts is "The Family Tree" in Howard County: visit http://www.familytreemd.org to find out more information. Students should bring the gift(s) to their Falcon Time class -parents and teachers may also donate in the bin provided in the front office. The Spirit Team thanks you in advance for your generosity.
Community News Middle School Study Skills classes will be offered in both afternoon and evening sessions. Monday evening sessions are held November 26th - December 17th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Afternoon classes are held Tuesdays November 27th - December 18th from 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM. All classes meet at Burleigh Manor Middle School. The fee is $165.00. "Testing, Testing ... " is the new workshop for Middle and High School parents whose students do well in class but not on tests. Parents will discover their own learning style and what that has to do with expectations for their children. They will take away the one most important time-tested technique they can use to help students improve performance in every class. The fee is $85.00 for up to two parents per family. Visit www.Stresslesstests.org for more information. For more information, visit our website or contact Betty Caldwell at 410 740-4659 or at Bcaldwell@comcast.net. The Howard County Conservancy will present its annual holiday sale with nature critter crafts, and holiday decorations demonstrations on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Conservancy in Woodstock. Children and adults can learn from Master Gardeners, special methods of making holiday decorations from natural materials. Items for sale will include local pottery, soaps and candles, jewelry, nature and gardening books, kids books and puppets. For more information, call Meg Schumacher at 410-465-8877. Howard Hospital Foundation is sponsoring Dazzle Dash Weekend to kick-off the 14th Annual Symphony of Lights at Symphony Woods in Columbia. The first event, for runners only, will take place on Saturday, November 17th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The second event, for walkers only, will take place from 4:00 PM - 8 :00 PM on Sunday, November 18th. Pre-registration is required for both days - space is limited. To register or to get more information, visit www.hcgh.org and click on Dazzle Dash or call 410-740-7840. Members of the community are welcome to attend School Health Council meetings:
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Calendar Nov. 18 5:00 - Conference Scheduling closes Nov. 19 Early Dismissal - 11:25 AM Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM -2:45 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nov. 20 Early Dismissal - 11:25 AM Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00 PM-2:45 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nov. 21 No School for Students Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM 11:00 - AM and 12:00 PM -2:45 PM Nov. 22 Schools Closed - Happy Thanksgiving Nov. 23 School Closed Nov. 26 Schools Reopen Nov. 27 School Picture Retake Nov. 29 7:50 AM - 6th Grade Service Learning with guest speaker, Tim Gregory 8:40 AM - 8th Grade Honor Roll Presentation 9:30 AM - 7th Grade Honor Roll Presentation SEE THE COMPLETE |