MVMS Family Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Congratulations to our 6th and 7th grade students that have completed their math and ELA Ohio State Tests! I was proud of the effort shown by our students during the assessments to show what they have learned this school year and they represented our school well. Our 8th grade students will take their final assessment on Wednesday, April 23rd when they take their science assessment. Our 6th and 7th grade students will complete their final science MAP assessment of the school year.

Ohio State Test results will be made available to parents in late May through Progressbook. When the scores become available, a message will be sent out by the district with how to access the scores.

Teacher appreciation week is May 5th - 9th. Below is a sign up genius where you can sign up to bring an item to our front office to help us shower our teachers with appreciation during that week. The items that you provide will be a part of a week long celebration of our teachers and their hard work to maximize the potential of all of our students.

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18th. Enjoy the long weekend!

Darin

Reminder that there is no school on April 18th.

We have been messaging to students that there are order forms in the office to order yearbooks. We have decided to extend the deadline to order a yearbook to this coming Monday, April 21st. The cost of the yearbook is $18. Money can be brought on Monday and the order form filled out in the office to submit the order.

As we gear up for Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to make sure our amazing teachers feel the love and support they deserve. We’re asking for your help in showering them with appreciation by signing up to bring in gift cards, snacks, baked goods, or drinks.

We’ve created a Sign-Up Genius to make it easy for you to see what’s needed and choose how you’d like to contribute. Every donation, big or small, goes a long way in making the week special for our staff.

Please drop off the items that you sign up for to the MVMS front office by Wednesday, April 30th.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible work our teachers do each and every day. We couldn’t do it without your support!

We are excited to invite you to our special Jazz Band event, Pops and Tops, happening April 25th at 7 PM in the middle school commons! This event promises an evening filled with lively jazz music and talented performances by our students.

It's a fantastic opportunity to support our budding musicians and enjoy a delightful evening of entertainment. We encourage you to join us and experience the vibrant energy of our Jazz Band.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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.

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.

April

18- No school –Good Friday

22- Bus Driver Appreciation Day

23- Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day

23- OST Science (8th grade only), 6th and 7th grade science MAP assessment

25- Tops and Pops- MVMS 7pm

29- Talent Show for parents–7pm (theater)

30- Talent show for students- (theater)

May

1- School Principal Day

2- School Lunch Hero Day

5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week

7- School Nurse Appreciation Day

8- Choir Concert -7PM (theater)

13- Band Concert - MS gym 6:30pm

14 - Big Sibs Outing

15- Orchestra Concert 7pm (theater)

16- Real Money, Real World - 8th grade

18- School Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day

21- Marching Band rehearsal with current 8th graders 3-5pm

21- Academic Awards Night

23–Renaissance Faire (7th grade)

25- Graduation

26- Memorial Day- no school

27-30- Washington DC trip

29- Last Day for students (½ day)

30- Teacher Work Day

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/
X: @DarinLPrince