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 | Principal's Message Good evening Mountain View family, November is here. The weather has been perfect as we transition in the winter sports season. Tryouts begin today for soccer, wrestling and basketball. Good luck, Lions. The football team qualified for the state tournament on Friday night and will be playing at Williams Field this Friday at 7 p.m. On Friday, we shared with you information relating to our Arizona School Letter Grade. We are very proud that we earned a B for last year but also know that the changes on our campus this year are impacting kids in a positive way every day. What happens at Mountain View each day in our classes may not be measured accurately by the letter grade but we get to witness the impact on our kids and know that we are doing the right thing. Student Engagement, Interventions and Grading/Assessment continue to be at the forefront of what we are focused on and providing valid and accurate grades is our charge. Through Hope and Optimism we can impact more students. Our students are demonstrating their knowledge and producing meaningful work. Our job is not done and we will continue to strive for an A. Today, we are kicking off our spirit store at Mountain View. We are very excited to off the items at amazing prices. https://mvhsspiritstore.itemorder.com/sale When I started at Mountain View in 2009, it seemed everywhere I went I saw school apparel from all of our neighboring schools but very little that said Mountain View. As a school we have worked very hard to change that image and in the past 10 plus years we have done a very good job at branding our great school. This store will allow you the opportunity to purchase great gear for yourself or items you can give as gifts. I shared this message last week and wanted to offer up a plea once again for our Grad Night event on May 19th: Finally, and maybe most importantly, our Grad Night program is in dire need of help. Unfortunately, our Grad Night chair had to step down and we are concerned about losing this great event. This is our call for help. If you can organize, plan and have a heart for this event, PLEASE reach out to Anne Abel at abelfamily7@outlook.com or Angela Chintis at achintis@gmail.com for more information. And, thank you in advance for any and all help. Finally, I wanted to recognize Heather Anderson. Heather has been an amazing asset to our school. Her leadership with each of our classes, as well as the impact Student Council has had at Mountain View, is greatly appreciated. Heather continues to lead her students and most of us by setting a very high standard and we are grateful for her commitment to our school and community. Thank you, Heather! Have a great week. Todd Garelick
Principal
Mountain View High School
(52) 579-4427 |  | Things to Know From the MVHS Front Office, Open Enrollment Now Open This is a great school year, and we are excited as we look ahead to next school year. Please assist us in spreading the word to interested families about Open Enrollment. All schools in the Marana Unified School District are open to all students, regardless of where they live. Open Enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due on December 15; however since that date is on a Sunday, applications will be accepted through Monday, December 16. The application can be completed online at https://bit.ly/2NkrH5j. Please know that if your student is already attending our school through open enrollment, you do not have to reapply for next school year. We are confident we have a very special and educationally enriching experience to offer students, and we hope you will share this news. Visit www.maranausd.org/openenroll for information about Open Enrollment. Zero Hour Drop-off
Starting Tuesday November 12th the only open gate to campus will be the D-Wing gate. Please drop off your students by that gate instead of the main gate.
Parents and Students,
There will be some new requirements for parking permits and off-campus passes for next year, please see below:
Parking Permits: - To be eligible for a parking permit for the 2019-2020 school year: 1) Meet all parking privilege expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in your first scheduled class of the day during the 4th quarter.
- Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 parking permit due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year.
- Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the during the first quarter, will have their parking permit revoked.
Off-Campus Passes: - To be eligible for an off-campus pass for the 2019-2020 school year: 1) Meet all off-campus pass expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in periods 2-6 during the 4th quarter.
- Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 off-campus pass due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year.
- Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the first quarter, will have their off-campus pass revoked for three-weeks.
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 will be the only gate 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.
"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. |  | College, Career, Counseling PSAT Update: Congratulations to the 350+ students who took the PSAT last Wednesday! The scores will be released at the beginning of December. Once scores are released, the score report and books will sent out to the students to review and use to prepare for the SAT.
College and Career Center
Lori Wray and David Barnes
Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org. FAFSA IS OPEN! Step 1! You and your student need the FSA ID number. This will be your signature. https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm Step 2! Do the FAFSA. Please see link for more information. https://fafsachallenge.az.gov/fafsa-toolkit FAFSA Night in the CCC on Oct. 23rd at 6:00 but you are welcome to stop by any time. We are open 8:30-3:30 M-F. MORE FAFSA HELP Ask Benji is here! Benji, our new FAFSA chatbot powered by AI, is just a text message away, no downloaded app or online signup required. Text in your FAFSA questions and Benji will give you real time, expert FAFSA help 24-7 (Did we mention this tool is free?). Benji will ask you some initial questions like your name, high school, etc., to best support you through the FAFSA process. Starting Oct 1st, text Benji at 602-786-8171. Don't forget to save his number for future questions! Scholarships - James Madison Award-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- 2340 – Due Jan. 10th!
- The Valley Foundation Scholarship-Due Feb. 28th-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- Marana Chamber Health Education Scholarship-Due at NOON on March 27th.
EVENTS - Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th saccd.org Come to the CCC for more information
CCC Events An Air Force recruiter will be on campus during lunch the 3rd Monday of each month A Marine recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Tuesday. A Navy recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday. An Army recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Wednesday. An Army National Guard recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday. Parents are invited to attend college visits! Students are encouraged to sign up ahead of time, but may come to college visits/events as long as they have teacher/parent permission. FIDM-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time! ARMY Presentation-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time! ASVAB –Nov. 26th-8:30am Naval Academy-Nov. 27th-3rd period |  | Clubs & Athletics Winter Sports
The winter sports season starts today November 4th. All student athletes must be fully cleared at www.RegisterMyAthlete.com in order to tryout and participate. Sports offered in the winter season are: boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer and boys and girls wrestling. GRAD NIGHT 2020 Do you know about MVHS Grad Night? Grad Night is a jam-packed, fun-filled "lock-in" style, safe party for Mountain View grads just after graduation. They spend the whole night in the gym and outdoor plaza with a DJ, casino tables, hypnotist, inflatables, and more. Plus, tons of food and games and prizes! Register your Senior now to take advantage of limited-time reduced pricing. Download the form attached and turn it in to Mrs. Sims in the counselor's office. Or, visit her for a form. Here are some ways to stay up-to-date on what's happening with Grad Night: Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2lKYiqH Email Us: mvgradnight@hotmail.com Signup for our Email List: https://mailchi.mp/25ee21190221/mvhsgradnightemaillist Board Members and Committee Chairs Needed! With the turnover of "graduated" parents on our board, we are currently seeking to fill 3 out of 4 of our Board positions. MVHS PRO/Grad Night is a 501c3 organization and as such we are required to maintain an official board. If you're interested, please email Angela Chintis at mvgradnight@hotmail.com. We are also currently seeking a Chairperson to head up the execution of Grad Night. This would entail organizing build days and overseeing decoration of the event. We currently have a great team you'd be working with and many details already taken care of. Please email Angela Chintis for more info: mvgradnight@hotmail.com Special Night of Music Benefiting Marana Students! Tickets are now available for a special fundraising concert on November 14, featuring world-renowned composer/pianist Eric Genuis, accompanied by a cellist, violinist, and vocalist! The concert, sponsored by The Highlands at Dove Mountain, will benefit Marana Unified School District students experiencing homelessness and financial challenges. Seating is reserved, so purchase your tickets soon! The performance will begin at 7:00pm in the ballroom of The Highlands at Dove Mountain, located at 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana AZ. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online or at The Highlands clubhouse main desk. More information - https://bit.ly/32M2jf8 | | | | Upcoming Events | | Mon. November 4th
First day of Winter Sports Tue. November 5th Wed. November 6th
Cross Country Sectionals @ Rio Rico Thur. November 7th
Stagelings Fall Production of Closed for the Holidays 7pm Little Theater Fri. November 8th
Stagelings Fall Production of Closed for the Holidays 7pm Little Theater
Varsity Football @ Williams Field 7pm Sat. November 9th
Stagelings Fall Production of Closed for the Holidays 7pm Little Theater
Mon. November 11th
Veterans Day
No School Tue, November 12th Wed. November 13th
Thespian One Act Performances 7pm Little Theater Thur. November 14th Fri. November 15th Sat. November 16th
AZ State Thespian Festival Phoenix Convention Center
Cross Country State Competition Cave Creek Golf Course | Stay Connected
Get Involved | | | | Contact Us | | 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
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8:20am to 1:55pm 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd Tucson, AZ 85742 | |
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