 November 30, 2007 |
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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.
6th Grade: Katie Allgair, Benjamin Bartch, Jenna Bergquist, Silas Buck, Marissa Davey, Kelsey Fabian, Noah Jaques, Laura Jones, Madeline Rodrigue 7th Grade: Thomas Drago, Jack Knudsen, Trudel Pare, Cara Williams 8th Grade: Rasheed Lashley, Lucas McCoy, Katie Ogden, Evina Tan
Parents As Partners In Special Education Parents at Mount View Middle School with an interest in Special Education issues are invited to join a sub-committee of the PTA: "Parents as Partners". The intent of the Special Education sector of "Parents as Partners" is to form a group of committed parents to collaborate with the staff at Mount View in aiding children with special needs/learning differences in maximizing their potential. The ultimate goal, is forming co-operative relationships between the staff, administration, and families at MVMS, supporting a collaborate environment, and utilizing the resources each of us brings to enhance educational and social opportunities for all students at Mount View Middle School. Parents and teachers interested in meeting to discuss projects, activities, volunteer opportunities support groups and special events etc, contact Jeanne Furman: home 410-465-4524 or cell 410-218-2231.
Mount View Student Government Association (SGA) Mount View Student Government Association (SGA) scheduled meetings are 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM. Please be prompt when picking up your student. Scheduled meetings are:
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.
Teacher Notes From The Physical Education Department:
Reminder for all students currently in PE classes: please bring in warm clothes as we are continuing with our outside units starting with fitness walking and soccer games in the next few weeks.
GT Testing: Howard County Public Schools are currently in the process of accepting nominations for 6th and 7th grade students for possible inclusion in the middle school GT content classes (English, math, science, and social studies). Students currently participating successfully on a GT content area class in middle school are eligible to continue in that discipline next year without the need for any additional paperwork or testing. If you have a child in 6th or 7th grade, whom you wish to nominate for GT testing, please request a nomination form from Mrs. Quinn. Email Mrs. Quinn and include your child's name and grade. All requests must be received by January 3, 2008. Contact Mrs. Quinn if you have any questions. Memory Book order forms will go home with the Progress Reports in December. If you would like to receive a copy of this year's Memory Book in June, you should submit an order form with a check made out to MVMS for $20. If your child completed an application for a GT instructional seminar, but has not been notified about participation, please email Mrs. Quinn.
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. Congratulations to Joe Choi, who was chosen for the 2007-2008 Maryland All-State Band. Congratulations to Anna Rimlinger, who was chosen as first alternate for French horn. Congratulations to all the students who worked so hard to audition for this prestigious group. The Winter Concert is December 18th at 7:00 PM at Marriotts Ridge High School. We will be asking for a dollar donation at the door to help cover the expenses.
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!
Community News A FREE concert for the entire family! Please join the Columbia Concert Band for its annual winter Concert on Sunday, December 9th. This FREE performance will take place at 3:00 PM at River Hill High School. The Band, under the direction of Howard county Music Teacher Michael Blackman, will perform a variety of music including a playful piece entitled "Tricycle" and Hanukkah and Christmas music. No tickets are required and free refreshments will provided by the Band member. For more information, call 301-596-9783. The Glenelg High School Marching Unit will hold their Citrus Fruit Sale again this year from November through March. In December, they offer pink grapefruit, navel oranges, tangerines and a Variety Pack. Orders are due by November 30th for fruit to be picked up at Glenelg High School on December 15th. Order forms are available from the Glenelg High School office, by contacting Danita Kinnison at 410-489-5260 or ghsfruitsales@comcast.net or for downloading from our website at: http://www.glenelgbands.com. (Click on the Fruit Sale Website link) Please mail the completed fruit order form with your check made out to GHS Marching Unit Fruit Sale to the address given on the form. "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. The Howard County School Health Council will hold meetings on the following dates:
2/21/08 - Central Office - Mid Level 2 4/17/08 - Faulkner Ridge Center - Chesapeake Room
3/13/08 - Faulkner Ridge Center - Patuxent Room 5/15/07 - Faulkner Ridge Center - Patuxent Room All meetings begin at 9:00 AM. If schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather the meeting will be canceled. |
Calendar Dec. 6 Band Night Rehearsal 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dec. 11 SGA Elections Dec. 14 Interims Issued Dec. 18 Winter Concert at MRHS - 7:00 PM Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 Winter Break - School Closed After School Activities for the week of December 3rd: Girls Basketball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Spirit Team Tuesday 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM SEE THE COMPLETE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||