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 | Good evening Mountain View family, I shared with our staff last Friday that it feels like we are back in our regular school routine the second week of the semester. That said, we are now there and we are officially back. Remember this Friday is the district Professional Development Day and Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will not be in school either of those two days. As I mentioned, we met with our staff last Friday. We shared data from the first semester, including passing rates, attendance and discipline. I've shared some of this data already as these data points support the shift in our grading philosophy at Mountain View. As we continue to promote our school goals and focus on student engagement we expect to see these data points mirrored in the second semester. Next Wednesday we will host Future Mountain Lion Night. The Class of 2024 comes to us comes to us from across the Northwest and we are excited to welcome them to our great school. Also, please check out our extracurricular calendar for information on upcoming games. Have a great week. Todd Garelick
Principal
Mountain View High School
(520) 579-4427 |  | Things to Know From the MVHS Front Office, BreakDown Tucson Attn: Parents of Juniors On February 13, we are hosting a special Junior assembly from BreakDown Tucson. BreakDown is a group of local teens who bring a powerful, dynamic message to their peers. The organization presents relevant drama scenes. BreakDown Tucson educates by promoting personal health and proposing ways to prevent health problems. Parents are encouraged to attend this amazing performance. If you would like to learn more about BreakDown Tucson, please follow the enclosed link. The presentation will begin at 11:30. Juniors will be dismissed to the auditorium at 11:15a.m and will remain there until lunch, which is at 12:46p.m. If you have, questions or concerns please contact Associate Principal Robin Meece R.C.Meece@maranausd.org, or Prevention Wellness Coach Dennise Ballesteros D.L.Ballesteros@maranausd.org . https://breakdowntucson.com Job Fair – February 8, 2020 Join the Marana team...your future awaits! Save the date, and plan to attend the MUSD Job Fair on Saturday, February 8 from 10am to 1pm at Mountain View High School (Gymnasium), 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. The Marana district is recruiting for teachers, aides, health office, food service, transportation, support staff, substitutes, and other positions. - Competitive Salaries - salary increases for professional growth
• Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Stipends for hard-to-fill positions, hard-to-fill schools
• Employer paid medical insurance, Health Saving Account contribution, Dental, Vision*
• Employer paid short term disability program and group term life insurance*
*Subject to eligibility and position status Applicants can bring resumes, meet with Administrative team members, and complete applications on site. Additional information is available at 520-682-3243 or search available jobs year-round www.maranausd.org/employment 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, Just a reminder that counselors will be meeting with all of our students January 21st-23rd to talk to them about their course selections, 0 hour/TA contracts requirements and deadlines, requirements for off-campus privileges and new course offerings for the 2020-2021 school year. In addition, we will provide speed advising for course selection questions February 5th-7th during lunch. This is a great opportunity to ask quick questions about course selection. For more in-depth questions, we request that students make an appointment after their course selection presentation (after January 23rd). Junior students will be met with one-on-one following our course selection presentations, 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 plans for their 2020-2021 courses, 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. PSAT/NMSQT Scores If your student took the PSAT in October, please have them pick up their paper score reports and their test books in the Counseling Office. 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 Jan. 13, 2020
College and Career Center
Lori Wray
Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org. ASVAB Scores have arrived. Please contact Ms. Wray 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
- 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/ - Greater Oro Valley Foundation Scholarship-Due Feb. 17
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY for sophomores and juniors! 2020 Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Program at ASU An intense academic program allowing student participants to reside on the ASU Tempe campus while enrolled in a university-level mathematics course for credit. Please see link for more information. https://jbmshp.asu.edu/ New Mexico Military Institute Night Event
Jan. 23rd
6:00 PM
Dave & Busters, 1390 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd.
Please use link to register https://www.nmmi.edu/ |  | Clubs & Athletics The Musical Club is seeking a piano accompanist for rehearsals and performances for their spring musical, Disney's Freaky Friday. Advanced level playing and sight reading skills required. This is a paid position. Please contact Shannon Kerstetter, director, for more information: s.k.kertetter@maranausd.org or 520-579-4400 ext. 4449
GRAD NIGHT 2020
Attention Seniors: GRAD NIGHT 2020 Is Just 4 Months Away!
Have you signed up for Grad Night 2020 yet? 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.
We're always looking for help planning and preparing for Grad Night. Here are some ways to stay up-to-date on what's happening with Grad Night:
| | | | Upcoming Events | | Mon. January 13th
Boys Soccer vs Casteel
Girls Soccer @ Casteel Tue. January 14th
Boys Basketball vs Rincon
Girls Basketball @ Rincon Wed. January 15th
Thur. January 16th
Boys Basketball @ Desert View
Girls Basketball vs Desert View
Boys Soccer vs Sahuaro
Girls Soccer @ Sahuaro Fri. January 17th
Professional Development Day - No School
Sat. January 18th
Mon. January 20th
MLK Day - No School Tue. January 21st
Boys Basketball @ Cholla
Girls Basketball vs Cholla
Boys Soccer vs Salpointe
Girls Soccer @ Salpointe Wed. January 22nd
Future Mountain Lion Night 6:15pm Auditorium
Wrestling vs IHRS & CDO Old Gym Thur. January 23rd
Boys Basketball @ Flowing Wells
Girls Basketball vs Flowing Wells
Boys Soccer vs Flowing Wells
Girls Soccer @ Flowing Wells Fri. January 24th
Sat. January 25th | Stay Connected
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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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