MVMS Parent Update

1/7/22

School Resource Officer's (SRO) Therapy Puppy Naming Contest

We are extremely excited to announce a new addition to our Mount Vernon Middle School family! Allow us to introduce you to "Girl" who will serve our students as a therapy dog for years to come.

Our SRO, Officer Armstrong debuted his 8-week old, Bernedoodle pup on January 4, 2022. As you might imagine, she was a HUGE hit with the students. "Girl" is awaiting her new name at the end of our Puppy Naming Contest to see which school raised the most money and the opportunity to assist Officer Armstrong in naming her.

Officer Armstrong is hosting a competition that will run from January 3-14 between the KCCC, the High School, and the Middle School to see which school can raise the most money towards a local animal charity. The school to accomplish this goal will get to assist him in the naming of the puppy.

The Middle School really wants to name that puppy. We are doing an outstanding job so far with $1,723 raised thus far, with the 6th graders in the lead with a total of $1,153 and the 7th graders trailing behind with $560. (Totals calculated as of 1/5/22).

The individual charities per grade level are as follows:

6th grade - Dogs of Knox Fund Inc.

7th Grade - The Friends of the Knox County Animal Shelter

8th Grade - The Underdog Society

The fundraising thermometer below will be measuring our efforts as an entire school.

On-Demand Triple P Parenting Seminar Series

We are excited to announce that the Triple P Parenting On-Demand Seminar is being made available Knox County parents and caregivers free of cost through the Knox Parent Support Initiative.

This on-demand Triple P Seminar Series is an introduction to Triple P strategies, giving parents and caregivers great ideas to take home and try out. Best for parents or caregivers with children up to 12 years old, interested in promoting healthy development, as well as any specific concerns about their child’s behavior or development. The Seminar Series is also a useful introduction to Triple P strategies for families wanting to access more in-depth parenting support.

Over the next six weeks, we will be highlighting a seminar a week. Click the button below to learn about the entire series and move forward through the seminar at your own pace.

If you have any questions about the seminar or would like to request additional support, please reach out to:

Susan McDonald

Parent Support Initiative Coordinator

Accredited Triple P Practitioner

740-397-2840

www.triplep-parenting.com/knox

Triple P Seminar - Week 1 - The Power of Positive Parenting

Learn the five key principles of positive parenting that form the

basis of Triple P:

• Ensuring a safe engaging environment

• Creating a positive learning environment

• Using assertive discipline.

• Having reasonable expectations

• Taking care of yourself as a parent

End of the 2nd Quarter is January 13th

The end of the second quarter is quickly approaching. Now is a great time to sit down with your student to check their ProgressBook to see their overall progress and to see if there are any assignments that need to be made up. As always, if you have any questions regarding your student's progress, please reach out to their teacher.

No School on 1/14 and 1/17

There is no school on 1/14 for a teacher workday and 1/17 in observance or Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The BuZZ

Check out the weekly MVMS News Show called The BuZZ hosted by Mr. Ketterman and featuring middle school students! The BuZZ has features like announcements, details on middle school happenings, student recognition, pictures from the week, and a teacher spotlight.

Watching the Buzz is a great way for you to see and hear about MVMS and what your child experiences while at school.

Forms and Fees

It is very important that you update your student's forms through OneView Parent Portal prior to the start of the school year.

Please access the OneView Parent Portal to complete and/or update student forms. The Accessible Use Policy (AUP) and updated Emergency Medical Form (EMF) must be complete prior to your student being issued a Chromebook from the school.

Updated school fees have been posted and payments can be made through Pay For It, during open house, or by stopping in the office to pay in person.

Pick Up and Drop Off Information

Click here for detailed information with pictures on the Pick-Up and Drop-Off procedure for MVMS and MVHS students.

School Communication

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.