MVMS Family Update

Grade Update Day (interims) is Today, February 21st. All grades will be up to date on Progressbook. If you have any questions regarding your students grades, please reach out to their teacher.

On March 3rd, 4th, and 5th, MVMS and MVHS are participating in National Say Something Week. The Say Something program teaches youth in grades K-12 to recognize the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis and when and how to get help from Trusted Adults.

Included in the week are lessons that are required by Ohio Law related to suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion. Communication from Mr. Seder was sent to all families of MVMS and MVHS students regarding these requirements and is below. If you choose to opt out your student from the required lessons, please fill out the Google Form linked below by Wednesday, February 26th.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you well. Ohio’s 133rd General Assembly enacted House Bill 123, which updated the prescribed curriculum for health education, adding requirements related to suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion.

The law includes requirements for student instruction, parent and legal guardian notification, and training for school personnel.

• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of evidence-based instruction in suicide awareness and prevention;

• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of instruction in safety training and violence prevention; and

• Students in grades 6 through 12 to receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year of evidence-based instruction in social inclusion.

This instruction will take place in the coming weeks. Mount Vernon Middle School and High School students will utilize videos and lessons from the Say Something and Start With Hello programs through SandyHookPromiseLearning.org, an Ohio Department of Education-approved curriculum that fulfills Ohio Revised Code Section 3301.221 requirements.

We understand that every family is unique, and the educational needs of each student may vary. As a result, the law allows parents and legal guardians to request that their child be excused from taking instruction in suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion. Please complete the Google Opt-Out Form if you wish to opt your child out of this particular instruction for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information regarding this new legislation or the curriculum changes it brings.

Sincerely,

William Seder Jr.

Are you going to be a 7th or 8th grader for the 25-26 school year? Are you interested in coding, building, designing, scouting, and note booking? MVMS is seeking applicants for MVMS VEX Competitive Robotics teams.

Click on the button below to apply for next year's team!

Applications are due March 1st.

Our new incentive program to encourage students to pass the tests or show significant growth was announced in the fall. Below are important updates and a reminder of how the program works.

This year, students who meet specific academic criteria will have the opportunity to attend a special reward trip to Kings Island on Tuesday, June 3rd. We will be utilizing school transportation and students will be placed into groups with a chaperone based upon their grade level.

How the Program Works

Our Focus: Motivating students to either pass or improve on their Ohio State Tests.

Eligibility Criteria for Students:

• Pass all OSTs for their grade level = automatic eligibility for the trip.
• If a student doesn’t pass one or more tests, they can still attend by meeting the following additional criteria:
• Show at least 3+ points of growth in the tests they did not pass.
• Have no more than 10 full absences for the year.
• No major discipline referrals in the second semester.

Grade-Level Breakdown

6th & 7th Grades:

• Pass both tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass both = meet all 3 additional criteria.

8th Grade:

• Pass all 3 tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 1 additional criterion.
• Don’t pass two = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass any = meet all 3 additional criteria.

Trip Details

• Destination: Kings Island
• Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
• Cost: $25 for those who qualify (financial assistance available upon request)

How the Trip is Funded

The Cookie Dough Fundraiser remains the primary method of covering trip expenses. I am excited to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser was a great success thanks to your support!

How You Can Help

• Motivate your student by reinforcing the importance of putting forth their best effort on the Ohio State Tests.

Your support makes a difference! Together, we can encourage our students to succeed and reward their hard work with an unforgettable trip to Kings Island.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

Calamity Day #6 Remote Learning Assignments were due at the end of the day on Monday, February 10th. Each of your student's teachers will have the Calamity Day #6 Remote Learning Assignment for their class clearly identified in Progressbook for you to check. If you have any questions regarding the Remote Learning Assignment for a particular class, please reach out to the teacher.

MVMS is hosting our 2nd annual MVMS Academic Showcase on March 13th, from 5 to 7 PM. This event aims to highlight the incredible learning and achievements of our students throughout the academic year.

We are planning an engaging evening filled with activities that celebrate the diverse talents within our student body. Students will be highlighting their individual achievements and growth and their teams will be showcasing highlights and exemplary work from the school year. There will be exhibits from our unified arts classes for you to enjoy, as well as demonstrations from groups like our Robotics Team.

As we believe in the power of the performing arts, small groups and ensembles will be scattered across the building, providing entertaining performances throughout the event. This will truly be a showcase of the various talents that make our school community special.

To create a lively atmosphere, we'll have food trucks on-site with food and drinks available for purchase. The commons will be open for you to be able to sit down with your student and family to enjoy your food. This is a community event, so all are welcome! We hope that you will make an evening of this event and help us to celebrate the awesome work of our students and staff.

We look forward to seeing you at the Academic Showcase!

Homework help is an after school opportunity for students to receive additional help completing assignments and takes place in the Library most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4 pm. Bussing is available to Columbia, Knox Learning Center, East Elementary, Pleasant Street Elementary, and Dan Emmett Elementary. Come prepared to work and stay on top of your assignments this school year.

If you have not done so already and want to receive text messages for delays and cancellations, please click on the button below to sign up.

At MVMS we use multiple forms of communication to keep you "in the know" of what is happening at our school. Parent updates like this one are sent at least every other week and are posted through our social media sites as well as through our website and instant alerts.

Daily announcements are posted on our website under the daily announcements tab and can be found here.

March

2-7 School Social Worker Week

3-7 Say Something Week

11- Choir Concert - 7 PM (theater)

13- Academic Showcase - 5-7 PM

18- Ensembles Recital- 6-8pm MVMS

20- March Madness Game/PBIS Assembly

20- End of 3rd nine weeks

21- Teacher PD day (no school for students)

24-28 Spring Break

31- Return from Spring Break

Click here to view the 2024-25 District Calendar.

Principal - Mount Vernon Middle School

Email: dprince@mvcsd.us
Website: http://www.mvcsd.us/mountvernonmiddleschool_home.aspx
Location: 302 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Phone: 740-392-6867
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mount-Vernon-Middle-School-1428107840766187/
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