Viking News - April 2026

Dear Families,

In Kansas, students participate in state assessments primarily to measure their progress toward meeting state curriculum standards and to satisfy both state and federal laws. For elementary, students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th participate in both Reading & Math assessments. 5th graders also participate in the Science Assessment. We appreciate your support in making sure your student has a good night's sleep before their assessment.

Warmly,

Amy Johnston

Elementary Principal

Beginning next week, we will eat lunch outdoors when the weather permits (appx 70 degrees & no rain). Students can bring hats and sunglasses to wear for outside lunch days.

• Wed, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• 6:00-8:00 pm

$10 Certificate for each session

Who do I notify if I'd like to start coming, but missed the first or second session?

• Email mveoffice@mv330.org

MVE's Kindergarten Camp will take place in August! The letter below has all the details on dates, times and how to enroll.

Each month, a different topic will be reviewed. All expectations can be found in the MVE Handbook.

Sept - Attendance; Oct - Grading System; Nov - Behavior Expectations & Consequences; Dec - When to stay home; Jan - School Closing / Indoor Recess; Feb - required school drills; March - Bullying; April - Cell phones; May - summer support contacts

At MVE, the standard policy for elementary students is often referred to as "Away for the Day." This requires that all personal electronic devices—including cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets—remain powered off and stored in student backpacks or cubbies from the first bell until dismissal.

Key Components of "Backpack Only" Policies

• Bell-to-Bell Storage: Students must secure their devices as soon as they arrive on campus.
• "Out of Sight" Requirement: Even if a device is in a bag, it must be silenced or powered off to prevent notifications from causing distractions.
• Restricted Access: Unlike high schoolers, who may sometimes use phones during passing periods or lunch, elementary students generally have no access to their bags for phone use during these times.
• Emergency Communication: If a student needs to contact home, they must use a school-provided office phone rather than reaching into their bag for a personal device.

Standard Policy Exceptions

MVE allows exceptions for devices kept in bags if they are needed for:

• Medical Monitoring: Such as tracking glucose levels for students with diabetes.
• IEP Accommodations: When a device is specifically listed as a necessary learning or communication tool in a student's Individualized Education Program.

mveoffice@mv330.org or 866.557.6686 option 3

*Reminder - If an elementary student is staying after school for a sporting event, they need to be with an adult at 3:30 pm vs being with a sibling or waiting for an adult.

All bus changes
Contact District Office

mhewes@mv330.org or 866.557.6686 ext 4

After School Events
PK-6 students are not allowed to stay after school without adult supervision.

Notify the office by 9 am. If we don't hear from you, we will reach out.

• 3rd-6th graders may purchase EXTRA entree at lunch IF they have money in their meal account.
• If you do NOT want your child to eat breakfast or have "extras" at lunch, please notify the office.

Looking for any other elementary information? Visit the school website; click on the elementary tab; scroll down for MVE Links & MVE Resources.

1 - Parenting with Love & Logic Session #2

3 - No School

6-10 - ELA State Assessments for 3rd-6th

6-10 - BOGO Book Fair

7 - BOE @ 7 pm

8 - 5th grade field trip

8 - Parenting with Love & Logic Session #3

10 - PK Field Trip (TENTATIVE)

10 - MV Carnival 5-8 pm

13-17 - Math State Assessments for 3rd-6th

15 - Parenting with Love & Logic Session #4

17 - 1st grade field trip

17 - 6th grade field trip

20-23 - Science State Assessment for 5th grade only

21 - Viking Pride Mtg in Elem Lunchroom

22 - Parenting with Love & Logic Session #5

24 - Kdg field trip

27-30 - End of Year ELA & Math Screener for Kdg-6th

29 - Outdoor Adventure Day for Elem

29 - Parenting with Love & Logic Session #6

5 - Elementary Field Day

6 - Viking Pride Wednesday

7 - 2nd grade Wax Museum

12 - 2nd grade field trip

12 - BOE @ 7 pm

14 - 6th grade EOY party

14 - EOY STEAM Day

15 - Last day of school (dismiss @ 12:30 pm)