| | | | | Free Meals - Winter Break |  | | | | | Mark Your Calendar! Beginning Monday through January 3 Marana Cares Mobile will be on the streets serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to all children. More Info Wi-fi, Chromebooks, and literacy encouragement also provided for children. Monday – Friday (except Christmas and New Year's Day)
December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 and January 2 & 3 11:00AM-12:00PM
Sandario Road and Anthony Road (southeast corner next to the Marana Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Church) 12:30-1:30PM
6560 W. El Tiro Road (at the Marana Domestic Water Improvement District). Follow at https://www.facebook.com/MaranaCaresMobile/ on Facebook for dates, times, locations, and menus! | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | Kinship Caregiver Support Group |  | | | | | The Marana Unified School District Student Services Department is pleased to offer the Kinship Caregiver Support Group beginning December 18, 2019. This support group is a safe place to share resources and connect with others in similar situations. This special group is available to grandparents, aunts, uncles or family friends raising a child. Come enjoy a cup of coffee. Relax and let's chat.
Dates - Wednesdays:
December 18
January 8th and 22nd
February 12th and 26th
March 11th and 25th
April 1st and 15th
May 6th and 20th Time:
8:30am—9:30am Location:
Early Learning Resource Center
7651 N. Oldfather Road
Tucson, AZ 85741
Room P-9 Registration:
Space is limited - register now!
Contact Krysti Hesse at 520-352-2421 ext. 7429 or email. | | | | | | | | |
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| | | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 To MVHS Parents/Guardians: Because we value the importance of communicating with our parents, I am writing you to share that school administration immediately contacted the Pima County Sheriff's Department on Monday, when students reported an allegation that an 18-year-old student was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teacher. Separate from the Sheriff's Department investigation, the Marana school district took immediate personnel action, aligned with policy, and the teacher is no longer employed with the school district and will not be returning to Mountain View. We recognize that you may have questions and may also feel a range of emotions surrounding this. However, due to confidentiality and personnel laws, we are extremely limited in the information that can be publicly disclosed. I can tell you that this student was not a student in the teacher's class and the criminal investigation did not result in an arrest. I want to take this opportunity to commend the student who brought this information to our attention so that school administration could respond immediately. Mountain View and the District take allegations very serious and we are proud of our students and their response to see something, hear something, say something. Please continue to assist us by reminding your student(s) to bring concerns they may have to the attention of an adult. In addition, our SpeakUp Safety Tip Line is an additional resource to report concerns by calling or texting (520) 518-4181 or emailing speakup@stu.maranausd.org. The staff at Mountain View High School is committed to providing the best educational experience for our students. We appreciate your support, sensitivity, and understanding during this time. Sincerely, Todd Garelick
Principal | | | | | | | Attachments: Letter_to_Parents_Dec112019.pdf (356.1 KB)
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| | | | | Free Meals - Winter Break | | | | | | Mark Your Calendar! Marana Cares Mobile will be on the streets again during Winter Break. Serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to all children. More Info Wi-fi, Chromebooks, and literacy encouragement for children. Monday – Friday (except Christmas and New Year's Day)
December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 and January 2 & 3 11:00AM-12:00PM
Sandario Road and Anthony Road (southeast corner next to the Marana Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Church) 12:30-1:30PM
6560 W. El Tiro Road (at the Marana Domestic Water Improvement District). Follow at https://www.facebook.com/MaranaCaresMobile/ on Facebook for dates, times, locations, and menus! | | | | | | | | |
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| A Community of Empowered, Innovative and Engaged Citizens |  |
 | Good evening Mountain View family, As we enter the last full week of school before finals, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the many successes of our students this semester. Time and time again, our student body demonstrates how focused they are on their academics and extracurricular activities. We are so proud, and truly lucky, to have the chance to work with such great students. Additionally, our staff makes many of the wonderful things we do at Mountain View possible. It has certainly been a full semester. Our new grading policy and tiered interventions have shown incredible success and the work of our entire staff have contributed to these successes. We are proud to announce that beginning in fall 2020, Mountain View High School will start offering the AP Capstone Diploma™ program — a rigorous and innovative Advanced Placement program that allows students to develop key skills for college success, such as research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of two courses — AP® Seminar and AP Research — taken in sequence. Students who score a 3 or higher in both courses and on four additional AP Exams earn the AP Capstone Diploma™, signifying outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills. This is a highly coveted program and we are one of a handful of schools in Arizona that are now recognized as an AP Capstone school. A note from our Site Based Council. We have tabled the conversation regarding the new cell phone policy that would have started in January. We have a subcommittee that will evaluate cell phone policies from other schools throughout the country. In the spring we will reconvene the SBC and dive deeper into possible cell phone policies for Mountain View. The end of the semester does bring its stressors, particularly for our students as they finalize projects and prepare themselves for their finals. Please take some time this week to look in ParentVue for updates on your student's grades and ensure their grades are in order Have a great week! Todd Garelick
Principal
Mountain View High School
(520) 579-4427 |  | Things to Know From the MVHS Front Office, Cafeteria News Hello to all my students and their families. It has been such an enjoyable year so far. It has been my pleasure getting to meet and feed your children. There are just a few reminders that I would like for you parents to be aware of and please discuss this with your student(s):
1. Please set up a reminder for yourselves to alert you that your student's account is getting low and that it needs to be replenished. We love feeding our students but we need your help in doing so. So please, if you are able, take a moment to set up that alert, it will help everyone. We also have applications for Free and Reduced Meals, if you need to fill that out, you can find that on our web page.
2. Our students are allowed to have UP TO 4 fruits and veggies. I know that sometimes our students can be in a rush to get their meals and then go eat with their friends. We love feeding our students, however if we stick to the rule of UP TO 4 fruits/veggies, then we can ensure that all our students are able to get a healthy meal.
3. Also, when our students hear the growl after breakfast and lunch, we close down because we want our students to make to their classroom. So please, try to make it to us before that growl so that we can feed you.
If you have any questions or concerns and you wish to talk with me, Elissa Brown, Café Supervisor, please give me a call at 520-579-4425 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.
Parents and Students, 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 MVHS Parents/Guardians, As we quickly approach the end of the semester, we want to make sure that students are thinking about their post-high school plans. It might seem soon, but only a couple weeks after we return from winter break, students will be picking their courses for the 2020-2021 school year! In an effort to help post-high school and course planning, counselors have met with our freshmen and sophomore students to talk about graduation requirements, In-State "Sweet 16" college entrance requirements, and their progress towards graduation. We will be meeting one-on-one with our Junior students in January, to make sure that they have a plan for after high school, know their next steps to that plan, continue to pick classes that support that plan, and know their progress towards graduation. We encourage you to talk to your student(s) about their post-high school plan and their graduation progress. If they have any questions or aren't sure what they want to do, please encourage them to make an appointment with their counselor or the College and Career Center. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to your student(s) plan or graduation progress, please do not hesitate to contact us at 520.579.4450. Please see our attached December Newsletter. PSAT/NMSQT Scores PSAT/NMSQT scores have been released online Below are the next steps for students to follow: - Log in to or create a College Board account online at collegeboard.org to view your full score report.
- Get free, personalized SAT practice. The PSAT/NMSQT is great preparation for the SAT®. Your score unlocks free, personalized practice through Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Visit satpractice.org, create an account, and link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts for a plan based on your test results.
- Receive AP course recommendations. Your score report identifies AP® courses that are the best match for you. AP can give you an edge in the admission process and earn you college credit while in high school, which saves time and money in college.
- Explore Careers. Connect with Roadmap to Careers under the Popular Tools tab in your score report. Answer questions about what you like to do to see careers that interest you, what degrees you'll need, and what high school courses to take. Watch video interviews with people in professions related to your interests.
- 11th Graders: 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 May 2nd . You must register online at collegeboard.org
- Once MVHS receives the paper score reports, we will send them out with the student's test book. The students can also use this to study and prepare for the next PSAT or SAT.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kati in the Counseling Office
Dec. 9, 2019
College and Career Center
Lori Wray
Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org. Do you know a student in foster care or who being raised by your non-biological parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles, and/or sibling)? Come see me in the CCC about possible scholarships. Aria Hospice is looking for volunteers. Freshmen-Seniors. This is a great opportunity for students and volunteer hours always look good on a resume, college application or job application. Contact Patty Stevens. 547-7000 Free ACT for Juniors! Contact Ms. Wray if you want details on why it matters and how to study! Scholarships - James Madison Award-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- 2340 Scholarship – Due Jan. 10th!
- The Valley Foundation Scholarship-Due Feb. 28th-See google classroom or stop by the CCC
- The Cobell Scholarship for American Indian and Alaska Native students-Dec. 15th – March 31st https://cobellscholar.org/?SFMC_cid=EM237840-&rid=47614770
- Marana Chamber Health Education Scholarship-Due at NOON on March 27th.
- Full ride scholarship for juniors in high school Due Jan. 16th. Please see link.
https://coolidgescholars.org/ CCC Events 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. ASU-Jan. 10th -3rd period (This event was rescheduled from Dec. 10th) |  | Clubs & Athletics MV Wrestling Making a Difference in the Community!
The Mountain View High School Wrestling Team sorted over 10,000 pounds of food and drinks at the Community Food Bank on November 23rd. The athletes are learning the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community that supports them! (Please see picture attached:)
Student Council Please see the attached flyers from Student Council for the Spirit Week and Winter Formal. 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 | | | | Upcoming Events | | Mon. December 9th
Tortolita MS Band Concert Tue. December 10th
Boys Basketball vs CDO
Girls Basketball @ CDO
Boys Soccer vs Marana
Girls Soccer @ Marana Wed. December 11th
Wrestling @ Buena Thur. December 12th
Boys Basketball @ IRHS
Girls Basketball vs IRHS Fri. December 13th
Boys Basketball @ Vista Grande
Girls Basketball vs Vista Grande Sat. December 14th
Winter Formal 7pm-11pm Cafeteria Mon. December 16th
Tue. December 17th
EARLY RELEASE
Boys Basketball vs Casteel
Girls Basketball @ Casteel
Boys Soccer @ Cienega
Girls Soccer vs Cienega Wed. November 18th
EARLY RELEASE Thur. December 19th
EARLY RELEASE
Boys Basketball @ Horizon Tournament Fri. December 20th
NO SCHOOL
Wrestling Tournament New Gym Sat. December 21st
Wrestling Tournament New Gym
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|  | | December 4, 2019 Dear Mountain View Families, Beginning March 24th, Mountain View 11th graders will have 4 chances to take the ACT. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students. According to the Princeton Review: The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test.
The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important ACT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school.
Overall, the higher you score on the ACT and/or SAT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you. Students will select 1 of 4 dates to take the exam: March 24, 25, 26, or 31. The exam will be administered in the Mountain View library between 8am and 12pm. Students will be excused from their classes. There is a limited number of spots for each testing date. Students interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should check their student Gmail account for links to each date's registration form. Once students select their testing date, their spot is final. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tidwell at m.a.tidwell@maranausd.org | | | | | | |
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