Retakes with Halverson Photography is October 22
Photo retakes will occur in the morning at the elementary. All elementary, middle and high school students will have their photo taken for school record if they were absent Sept. 10 or 11. Students will also have photos retaken if an order is unsatisfactory. The complete package of photos previously ordered must be returned by the 22nd. Please notify the office if your child needs their photos taken again. If you did not order the first time, order forms are available in all three offices. Please Contribute to Conference Meals for Staff WETAP is putting together meals for our teachers during fall conferences. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eaca928abf85-fall and sign up to donate plates, utensils, food, or a bit of your time, to thank them for their hard work! Scholastic Book Fair During Conferences October 22 & 24 The WE library will be open Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 24, from 4-8:00 PM for the Scholastic Book Fair. Items purchased during this fair greatly benefits our library and school. What a great time to start your holiday shopping! FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT is OCTOBER 23 at KROULS
Lost & Found Will Move Out October 28 Our two red bins are overflowing with jackets, hats, water bottles, etc. The items will be organized and laid out on tables in the foyer near the office during conferences. All items left behind will be taken away on Monday, October 28. It really helps if your child's items are labeled. THANK YOU Chess Club Begins November 7 For students who signed up for Chess Club, it will begin on Thursday, November 7, from 3:15-4:15 in the library. Please make sure your chess student knows how they will be getting home from Chess Club at 4:15. See you soon! ~ Mrs Maddock Sign Up to Be Included in the WE Directory The WE directory is compiled each year by WETAP. It's made available to families via the Friday email periodically throughout the year. Inclusion is not automatic. Families must provide contact information to appear in this directory. To join, click here on WE Directory. News from your School Nurses Visit the School Nurse Page for new information on the flu season, vaping, and the Kids in Need Program. While you are there explore the site for lots of great health information and local resources. Box Tops for WE Box Tops for Education has made it easy for us to support our school. You just need the app for your phone. Please click on this link to find out: https://www.boxtops4education.com/How%20To%20Earn After School Music Clubs
Monthly District Newsletter Please click here on October for the latest district newsletter. During the school year, from September through May, the Mount Vernon School District newsletter is distributed to Mount Vernon and Martelle residents through The Sun newspaper or The Sunlight flyer one time per month. This newsletter serves as a snapshot of events that have occurred within the district and upcoming events. It is always available online. Please click HERE to view archived newsletters. Nutrition Account Please keep your student's lunch account above zero.
Activity Passes Activity passes were sent home with those students who purchased them through registration. It is a requirement that these Activity Passes be shown for admittance to each home event. Students without activity passes will need to pay to get in to the event. State-sponsored post-season athletic events (i.e. playoff/tournament games) always require payment for admittance for ALL students. The Mount Vernon Community School District will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status (for programs), socioeconomic status (for programs), disability, religion, and creed. Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services with the district who feel that they have experienced discrimination are encouraged to contact Matt Thede, Equity Coordinator, Mount Vernon Community High School, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314, telephone: 319-895-8843 x4005, where our district has a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Director of Civil Rights – Region VII, US Department of Education,; 310 W. Wisconsin Ave.; Suite 800; Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2292 (phone: 414-291-1111) or to the Iowa Department of Education; Grimes State Office Building; Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-0146 (phone: 515-281-5294). |
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October 21 6 PM MVMS PTO meeting at MS Library. All invited. October 22 *Picture retake at WE *3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS *4-8 PM. WE parent-Teacher conferences *4-8 PM. Scholastic book fair in WE library. October 23 *No preschool *1:05 PM dismissal for district *4-6 PM Fall Family Fun Night at Kroul's Farm October 24 *4-8 PM. WE parent-teacher conferences. *4-8 PM. Scholastic book fair in WE library. October 29 3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS October 31 2:00 costume parade on WE track November 1 No school November 4 6:30 PM WETAP meeting in WE art room. All welcome. Childcare provided. November 5 *3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS *7:00 PM MVFAA meeting in HS library. All welcome. November 6 6:30 Booster Club meeting in HS commons. All welcome. November 8 5:00 PM Lantern Walk at Nowak's farm. November 12 3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS November 13 *No preschool *1:05 PM dismissal for district November 18 6:00 PM MVMS PTO meeting in MS library. All welcome. November 19 3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS November 26 3:15-4:00 orchestra practice at MS November 27 No School November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School |
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