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Parents,
"Kindness strengthens relationships. By approaching your child with compassion, understanding, and a calm tone, you’re helping them feel safe and valued. Safe kids are better able to listen, learn, and grow."
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Wednesday, February 5: Early Release Day
Coming Up:
Monday, February 17: President's Day, No School
Tuesday, February 18: No School
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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Important Reminders for Parents:
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For the privacy and safety of our students, we kindly ask that you wait in the vestibule area when picking up or dropping off your child. It’s important that we all follow these procedures to help keep the office running smoothly and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
Pick up Procedures:
To ensure the safety and privacy of our students, we ask that you follow the procedure we have in place for student early pickups:
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Call: 317-485-3160 and leave a message with your child’s name and the time you plan to pick them up, or
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Email: attendance-ms@mvcsc.k12.in.us with the same information.
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Arrival: Please come to Door #1 and ring the doorbell.
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Identification: Once you are at the door, kindly state your child’s name and that you are picking them up.
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Sign-Out: Upon entry, please sign your child out on the sign-out sheet located in the vestibule area.
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Wait: After signing out, kindly wait in the vestibule for your child to be called to the office. You will need to wait for your child, we cannot send students to the car without an adult present.
Drop off Procedure:
To streamline the late drop-off process, please follow these steps:
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Arrival: Please drop your child off at Door #1 and ring the doorbell.
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Identification: Upon ringing the doorbell, kindly inform the staff that you are dropping off your student.
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Sign-In: Step inside the first door and sign your child in on the sign-in sheet.
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Entry: Your student may enter the second door and receive a pass to class.
Students who arrive late may also sign themselves in at the door if needed.
These procedures are in place for the privacy and safety of all students, and to help minimize the spread of germs currently circulating. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school safe and healthy!
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
- Enter Loop Drive at the 200W entrance on the northside of campus.
- Park your car in a single file line at the intersection of Loop Drive and Shoppell Blvd.
- At 8:20AM, a school official will release the first wave of cars to park in front of the Middle School.
- When all cars are parked, a school official will release students to enter the building at 8:25AM.
- Once students are released, a school official will release Wave 1 to exit at 200W. You must turn NORTH.
- A second wave of cars will follow the same process. This will continue until all students have entered the school.
PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS (Similar to Drop Off Instructions):
- Enter Loop Drive at the 200W entrance on the northside of campus.
- Park your car in a single file line at the intersection of Loop Drive and Shoppell Blvd.
- At 3:35PM, a school official will release the first wave of cars to park in front of the Middle School.
- Car riding students will be released from the school at 3:43PM. They must enter their vehicle on the curbside.
- Once your student is safely in your vehicle, you may individually exit the pick up area at 200W.
- Cars will logically fill in the gaps along the sidewalk as cars individually exit the area.
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register for the NJHS Homework Help!
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Talent Show Permission Slips
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Students can now get a permission slip for the 50th MVMS Talent Show. Singers, dancers, musicians, and anyone with unique talents are all encouraged to audition. See Mr. Falkenberg in room C311 for a permission slip.
Audition dates:
Tuesday, February 25 - 7th and 8th graders after school
Wednesday, February 26 - before school auditions open to any grade
Thursday, February 27 - 6th graders after school
We are trying to locate the grand champions from the very first Talent Show. If you know Vicki Bangel or Kelly Nieman, please have them email Mr. Falkenberg at dean.falkenberg@mvcsc.k12.in.us.
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If your student will be absent from school please notify us by one of the following methods:
If a student is going to be absent from the school for the day, parents/guardians have the responsibility to notify the attendance secretary by 10:00 am with verification of the absence. Documentation of absences must be received within three days of the absence. An illness of three days or longer will require doctor verification for the entire absence to be excused. When a student is absent for a full or partial day due to a doctor, dental, or another appointment(s) a school excuse note from the provider will be required for the absence to be excused.
Please Click HERE for the MVCSC Attendance Policy.
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Athletic Website click Here
Physical Forms
Anyone interested in trying out for an athletic team is required to complete and submit to the Athletic office the IHSAA Sports Physical and Final Forms prior to tryouts.
Attendance at MVHS Athletic Events
Please read the information HERE regarding attendance at Mt. Vernon High School athletic events.
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Medication Drop-Off:
The nurse is usually in her office from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Dropping off medication for a student can be tricky after 3:00 PM due to the car rider line forming and SR-234 being closed in front of the school. Lunchtime (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) is a busy period in the clinic, so if you drop off medication during this time, please be aware that your visit may take longer.
Asthma/Allergy Action Plans:
I am still missing several students' asthma and allergy action plans. If these forms are not submitted, your child(ren) may be excluded from field trips. These forms must be signed by both you and your physician. They are available on our website here.
Water Bottles/Food:
It is helpful if students bring a water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated throughout the day. It is also important that they have a good breakfast in the morning before school.
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Our next PTO meeting is February 12th at 6pm in the Media Center - hope to see you there!
Save the Date: More details to follow!
6th/7th Grade Glow Party - April 25
8th Grade Semi-Formal - May 16th
To host events like school dances, skating parties, staff surprises, students gifts, supplies and spirit sales, and more, MVMS needs a PTO in place. The PTO runs these initiatives with a group of stellar volunteers. The lift is light but impactful! Our current PTO has several members with kids aging out or heading to the new intermediate in the Fall of 25’. We're looking for a new crew of amazing volunteers to come in and continue showering our staff and students at Mt. Vernon Middle School with all of the support, joy, and love they deserve! Please reach out to us at mtvernonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com or via Facebook if you're interested in joining or leading!
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Social Media
Twitter: @MtVernon_MS
Instagram: @Mt.Vernon_MS
Facebook: MtVernonMiddleSchool
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1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160
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