LIBRARY/WSC closed on Fridays after school.  .  

DATES AT A GLANCE
1/24/2018 Coffee with Kevin 8:30am 118
1/25/2018 Poetry Out Loud Finals 10:40 Theater  
1/30/2018 Board of Education Meeting

SPECIAL OLYMPICS:  basketball tournament on campus Friday. Go athletes! 

POETRY OUT LOUD
School Finals       Thursday 1/25 in the theater from 10:40 - lunch

COUNSELING DATES TENTATIVE:  The Counseling Department is reviewing and perhaps changing some of the following dates.  Please stay tuned for updates.    
Jan 30^th                Naviance Parent Presentation, 6-7:30pm Library  
Feb 5^th, 7^th, 8^th      Middle school visits        
Feb 12^th                Incoming Freshman Parent Night
Feb 14^th                Hand out course selection forms
Feb 15^th                AP Info Night/Current 10-12^th counselor presentation
Feb 22^nd                Electives Fair during lunch and Access
March 5^th-9^th          Portal Open

Important dates to note for 2018-2019: Announced by SRVUSD
Frosh Orientation:  Wednesday, August 8^th @9am
Stampede Day:  Wednesday, August 8^th 2-6pm  
First Day of School: August 13, 2018
Winter Break: December 21, 2018 to January 4, 2019
Spring Break: April 1-5, 2019
Last Day of School: May 31, 2019

Important dates to note for 2019-2020: Announced by SRVUSD
First Day of School: August 13, 2019
Winter Break: December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020
Spring Break: April 6-10, 2020
Last Day of School: May 29, 2020

MUSIC IN THE MOONLIGHT AUCTION  2/23/2018  Tickets are on sale now for the MV Keynoters annual auction benefiting MV instrumental music programs on Friday, February 23 at Diablo Country Club. Browse the auction catalog and purchase tickets here:  https://charityauction.bid/musicinthemoonlight2018

2018 Track and Field Info:  Track practice will begin Monday, February 5th at 3:30pm. All interested athletes should report to the track field dressed in running attire including sweats and a water bottle.

Practices will take place Monday-Friday 3:30-5:30pm, rain or shine, unless otherwise announced. This includes minimum days.   

Please make sure you have completed the Monte Vista Athletic Clearance Process. This is due by 1/26/18 and includes a physical exam within the last 12 months. Please click here to complete the process:  https://www.athleticclearance.com For additional help click here. 

If you are not cleared, you will not be allowed at practice and you will be cut from the team.

For additional questions please go to http://www.eteamz.com/mvhstrack/

NEWS REWIND

Seniors that have not purchased their Cap and Gown come to the attendance office to pick up a order form today. 

The Student Recognition Project is back! Now is your chance to be recognized and rewarded for something you are passionate about. All projects are judged by local community experts.  Winning projects will receive a prize, a chance to connect with judges and an invitation to the annual awards reception in the spring. Check out the categories and apply online today at www.srvusd.net/studentrecognitionproject! You have until February 16 to apply to participate. All projects are due to Cheryl Di Grazia by 2 p.m. on March 2. Check online for the performing arts judging schedule.

Hello everyone! Women's Empowerment Club is holding a tampon drive from Thursday, January 11th through the end of the month. Please bring in any kind of feminine product in a variety of sizes. These products will help women in need, such as those in homeless shelters or affected by natural disasters. There are donation boxes in different classrooms, such as Beamish, Reed, Kither, Brix, and more that you can find on Schoolloop. You can also make cash donations to Ms. Beamish's room (room 209). Thank you and please donate!

Traffic Reminders for Monte Vista

Please talk with your family about the rules of the road and safe driving around the MV campus.      Thanks and be safe out there Mustangs!  

Students- Take your time leaving class and the parking lots.  Pausing for ten minutes may save your life and your bumper. Uturns across the Stone Valley double yellow are illegal and unsafe.

Parents- Save time and traffic by picking your student up at 3:45pm after the student has studied for 30 minutes in the library or WSC. 

Parents- Drop off/pick up in front of gym to take a legal left turn on Stone Valley at the light.    There is no legal left turn out of the horseshoe during pick up and drop off hours.

Pedestrians- Stay in the car until safe to exit to the sidewalk.  There is no drop off in red zone or mid street for your safety.    

PARENTS ON CAMPUS

Are you looking for a way to support your MV Student?  Here is a list of some suggestions for parents to be engaged on the MV Campus

Dads on Campus: 
Speaker series with discussion as more than 50 Dads meet as scheduled.  Series topics are selected to support Dads and their teenage students.  Coordinator is Ryan Meineke ryan.meineke@yahoo.com  

Parent Teacher Student Association 
Parents meet routinely to support MV campus, staff and activities.  Volunteers coordinate programs such as Parent Education and After School Tutoring.  President is Janet Nunan.  

School Site Council
Elected participation by Parents, Teachers, Student and Staff help direct funding to MV programs.  The current board positions are filled.  Coordinator is Kristine Sexton.  Next meeting is Jan 11   at 3:30 in WSC 118.  

Coffee with Kevin
Monthly coffee scheduled 8:30am in 118 including presentations by students, faculty departments and time for Q&A with Administration. No RSVP needed.  The next Coffee is January 24 at 8:30am in WSC 118.  

Academic Boosters
Fundraising for classroom teachers keeps our class sizes lower and offers more choices to our students.  This group meets monthly to direct funds and plan fundraisers.  
Athletic Boosters   
MVAB’s mission is to help MVH Athletics provide a positive atmosphere of sportsmanship and learning for the MVHS student-athlete and their athletic teams.  This is done by providing needed funding for a variety of capital improvements, as well as educational and program support. 

12^th Man 
Fundraising for Mustang Football. 

Students of Excellence  May 22, 2018
Teachers each nominate a student for the intangible efforts. The nominated student is hard-working, has a positive attitude, and adds a special element to the classroom.   

DAILY BULLETIN:  Teacher/Advisor/Staff submit for the Club or News by email.  .

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Read MWF at beginning of 3^rd period.  
SUBMIT:  School Loop or email typed to jmcfarland@srvusd.net