Monday, December 10, 2018

MLM 12/10/2018

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Principal's Message

Good evening Mountain View families,

The home stretch. We are in the final regular week of school before finals. As the first semester draws to an end it is a great time to reflect on all of the great things that have happened thus far. There have been a great number of areas where our students have gone above and beyond in many different realms and demonstrated their excellence. This is something we have witnessed in academics, athletics and in the fine arts.

Which brings me to a question that was asked of me recently. Someone asked, "Who is the bar that we aim for?" Without hesitation I answered it is Mountain View. it is us. The subsequent question was, "Does everyone know that already?" My reply was different and took a bit more time to reflect upon and answer. That answer might actually be no, not everyone knows that is the answer – that Mountain View, in my opinion, is the bar that others strive to achieve. My evidence:

  • Our school received a B from the Arizona Department of Education. We will continue to strive for an A but are also proud of our current grade.
  • Our AZ Merit scores are, overall, quite good, and compared to the state average are very good.
  • Our ACT scores are 10% higher than the state average.
  • Students in our Mountain View University have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in college credit.
  • The CTE students are earning certifications that will prepare them for the workplace.
  • The students in our Mountain View Unites program continue to learn valuable life skills that will prepare them to positively and successfully live their lives.
  • Our Fine Arts program continues to showcase their talents through band, orchestra, choir, drams and the arts.
  • Our athletic teams continue to produce student-athletes that are achieving in the classroom, on the field/court and continue to earn college scholarships.

We want to be the lamplighter for the Marana Unified School District and the bar for all schools to measure themselves against.

Thank you for all you do for our school and our community.

Todd Garelick
Principal
Mountain View High School
(520) 579-4427

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Things to Know

Mountain View is celebrating our amazing teachers and we are asking you to help us recognize our teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students during this first semester.

Please sign up to supply food items for our Friday Staff Meeting - December 21st. 
Click here to sign up.

Thank you,

Mountain View Administration

Open Enrollment Now Open! Apply by Dec. 15!

All schools in the Marana Unified School District are open to all students, regardless of where they live! 

A student who currently attends a District school through open enrollment does not have to complete an Open Enrollment Application Form for the subsequent school year as long as they remain at the same school. 

If you know families that may be interested in attending our schools, encourage them to enroll now and be a part of an award-winning school district. We are confident we have a very special and educationally enriching experience to offer all of our students. www.maranausd.org/openenroll


From the MVHS Front Office,

All students should have their student ID with them at all times. If your student needs one, they can get one in the Bookstore.

Office Hours for Mountain View are 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM

Students and Parents - The D-wing gate is now open in the morning, please pull forward to drop off your student. Students without a Zero Hour will be allowed on campus at 8:00 AM. Students arriving late after last bell will need to go to the front office to enter campus.

With our increased security measures, students being picked up early need to enter the office near the library rather than the back office doors. 

Please do not park in the first 10 stops in front of the JTED building. Those are reserved for the preschool. Also, please do not make any U-turns in that area.

Parents:
Just a friendly reminder that any ill student that needs to go home must report to the health office before calling a parent. They can call their parent from the office.
We will not send passes up if parent arrives before the student reports to the health office.
Student may ask their teacher for a health office pass.

Parents, if your child is ill and you call them out as such, please keep them home. This will keep the germs from spreading. 

A Note from the Attendance Office

When a student's absence or late arrival may be excused, the parent/guardian should communicate with the Attendance Office so that the absence or late arrival will be appropriately recorded.

"STUDENT ABSENCES"

In order to request that an absence be excused, the parent/guardian must call and leave a message on the Attendance Line within 24 hours of the absence. The Attendance Line voicemail is available 24/7 at 520-579-4444. If a "request to excuse" message is not received, the attendance clerks will attempt to contact the parent/guardian so they may properly record the student's absence(s). If no response is received from the parent/guardian the absence(s) will be recorded as unexcused.

"STUDENT LATE ARRIVALS"

Unless excused, a student's late arrival(s) are recorded as "Unexcused Tardy/Late". If a parent/guardian would like to request that the late arrival(s) be excused, the parent/guardian must either come into the school with the student and provide the late excuse to the Front Office staff, or call the Attendance Line voicemail at 520-579-4444 and leave a "request to excuse" message for the late arrival. Please note: the Attendance Office does not contact parents/guardians regarding late arrivals.

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College, Career, Counseling  
 

Things you should do after taking the PSAT/NMSQT

Congratulations! Your teen took the PSAT/NMSQT® at school in October 2018. This test gives students a chance to take the next step to college. Here's what your teen can do to make the most out of their scores:  

§ Log in to or create a College Board account online. PSAT/NMSQT scores will be released online by December 12, 2018. Students should log in to their College Board account to see scores and test performance details.

§ Get free, personalized SAT practice. The PSAT/NMSQT is great preparation for the SAT®. Your teen's score unlocks a free, personalized practice through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Students go to satpractice.org, create an account, and link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts for a plan based on their test results.

§ Review AP course recommendations. Student score reports identify AP® courses that are the best match for them. AP can give your teen an edge in the admission process and earn them college credit while in high school, which saves time and money in college.

§ Explore Careers. When students log in to see their scores, they can connect with Roadmap to Careers. They answer questions to find out which careers interest them, what degrees they'll need, and what high school courses to take. They can watch video interviews with people in professions related to their interests.

§ Get started on BigFuture. Students can begin their College Search using BigFuture™.

§ Register for the SAT. Take the next step toward college by registering. We will be holding the SAT here at Mountain View High School on March 9th. Have your teen register online at collegeboard.org

§ Questions about how to use PSAT/NMSQT scores? Have your student attend the PSAT Score Review during Summit on December 17th in the Library.

For questions, email Britnee Kati at B.J.Kati@maranausd.org

 

CCC (College and Career Center) Announcements

CCC (College and Career Center) Announcements-12/10/18

Parent webinar on Dec. 11 -Understanding the PSAT/NMSQT Scores
parents.collegeboard.org

ASVAB Score Interpretation-Dec. 10th during Summit-Students need to come to the CCC to sign up.

NAU Drama Day April 27th, 2019
Registration deadline: March 22, 2019
nau.edu/theatre

2019 - 2020 ASU SUN DEVIL FAMILY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The SDFA will offer multiple scholarship awards of $5,000 ($2,500 per semester) for the 2019 - 2020 academic year. Awards will be based on:
• financial need
• a record of community service and/or university involvement
• commitment to academic success (minimum 3.0 GPA)

Who is eligible to apply? Incoming freshmen, incoming transfer, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, both in and out-of-state.
The application deadline is Feb.1, 2019.
Information and the application are available on the ASU scholarship website at:
https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1836


2019 KPMG Future Leaders Program

Empowering and investing in future generations of women leaders
The KPMG Future Leaders Program is an annual charitable initiative focused on developing future generations of women leaders. Funded by proceeds from the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and KPMG Women's Leadership Summit, the program affords top female high school seniors, selected by the Office of Condoleezza Rice, the opportunity to enhance their personal growth through college scholarships, a leadership development retreat at Stanford University, a mentor for one year, and an introduction to golf. The program's main purpose is to help these young women continue to build a strong foundation and instill the confidence and leadership ability they need to succeed in college and ultimately in their long-term careers.
The KPMG Future Leaders selected receive:

•AKPMG Future Leaders Scholarship of $10,000 per year for 4 years of college
•A three-day KPMG Future Leaders Retreat with Condoleezza Rice at Stanford University from July 14-16, 2019. The retreat will focus on leadership training, career development skills and golf instruction
•A pairing with a mentor for one year through the KPMG Future Leaders Mentoring Program, the mentor being a female executive leader that attended the KPMG Women's Leadership Summit, from whom they can seek guidance and support during their freshman year of college
Applications are due to the Office of Condoleezza Rice at Stanford University by January 31, 2019.
See Google Classroom for application and the following link:

https://womensleadership.kpmg.us/charitable.html


CCC Events-Parents/Guardians are welcomed to attend the events during the school day.

Dec. 11th NROTC presentation 11:34

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Clubs & Athletics

Wrestling Wins!

The MVHS Wrestling Team had a great week. They came close to ending Sunnyside's winning streak and they captured the 24-Team Marana Tiger Dual Team Title this Fri./Sat. They accomplished all this while giving up 2 forfeits (12pts. ) at 120 and 126lbs. They represented MVHS and the program very well this week.

This weekend we have Mesa Mt. View (ranked # 1 in D1) coming to our tournament. The boys will have another great test.
* Attached is a picture of the team w/ the championship trophy.

Student Council Movie Night
Join us Wednesday December 12th for Student Council's Movie Night. See the attached flyer for more info. 

Student Council Fundraisers
Please see the attachments for two upcoming fundraisers to benefit Student Council. 

Spirit Week
Spirit Week is the week of Jan. 7th. Please see the attachment for more. 

Baseball Fundraiser
Help support the MVHS Baseball team, The baseball team is hosting a fundraiser at MOD Pizza. See the attached flyer for more info.

Feeling a little chilly? Looking for some MVHS Swag for the holidays? 
Available only by presale:
Black MVHS blankets with a white power cat logo for $20.
Order in the Bookstore. Proceeds benefit Student Council.

 
STUFF THE STOCKING

MVHS Drama Club is currently accepting small, new, unwrapped toys and toiletries (that can fit in a stocking) for their annual "Stuff the Stocking!" event. Donations accepted in the Little Theater until winter break. All items will be donated to Casa de los Niños.

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Grad Night Info

Grad Night 2019

Attention all Mountain View families! 

We are gearing up for this year's Grad Night for the Class of 2019! We provide an all night celebration for the Seniors the night of graduation. It is a fun-filled all night celebration that lets the Seniors celebrate their graduation with their friends in a fun and safe way that is drug and alcohol free!

Grad Night 2019 admission can be purchased at the counseling office. See Lois Sims for registration and payment. Register before the end of the first quarter to have your name entered into a drawing for a FREE Grad Night! 

December 10th, 2018
Upcoming Events

Mon. Dec. 10th
Orchestra Concert 7pm

Tue. Dec. 11th
Band Concert 7pm
Girls Basketball vs Casteel Old Gym
Boys Basketball at Casteel
Wrestling vs San Manuel
Girls Soccer at Cienega
Boys Soccer vs Cienega

Wed. Dec. 12th
Winter Movie Night 6pm
Wrestling at Pueblo

Thur. Dec. 13th
Choir Concert 7pm
Girls Basketball vs Pueblo Old Gym
Boys Basketball at Pueblo

Fri. Dec. 14th
30th Annual MV Duals Wrestling Tournament

Sat. Dec. 15th
30th Annual MV Duals Wrestling Tournament
Boys Basketball at Buena

Mon. Dec. 17th

Tue. Dec. 18th
FINALS SCHEDULE
Boys Soccer vs Buena
Girls Soccer at Buena

Wed. Dec. 19th
FINALS SCHEDULE

Thur. Dec. 20th
FINALS SCHEDULE
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Girls Basketball at Empire
Boys Basketball vs Empire
Boys Soccer at IRHS
Girls Soccer vs IRHS

Fri. Dec. 21st

Sat. Dec. 22nd

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Phone: (520) 579-4400

9th & 10th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4443
11th & 12th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4405
 
Counseling: (520) 579-4450

Athletics: (520) 579-4428
 
Bookstore: (520) 579-4422
 
Monday – Thursday
8:20am to 3:10pm

Friday
8:20am to 1:55pm
 
3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742


Attachments:
Grad_Night_Reservation_Form19_PDF.pdf (247.1 KB)
Winter_Movie_Night_2018.pdf (419.5 KB)
MV_Baseball_MOD_Fundraiser_Flyer_(1).pdf (256.8 KB)
Eegee's_Fundraiser_MVHS_Events.pdf (21.1 KB)
Harkins_Gift_Cards_On_Sale.pdf (42.7 KB)
Wrestling.JPG (17.8 KB)
Galactic_Gala.pdf (230.3 KB)

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