Marauder Memo - March 30, 2025

Welcome to the final quarter of the school year! This month we will focus on the term “With Respect” with students. 

At the heart of TBRI is the belief that every behavior is a form of communication. Respecting your child means taking the time to understand what their behavior is trying to tell you. When we listen first, we build trust and create a safe space for connection.

Action Tip for Parents: When your child is upset, try saying, “I see you’re frustrated—can you help me understand what’s going on?”

Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal

The School Smiles dentist is returning to our school on April 3rd for dental cleanings. If you missed the dentist’s first visit, there is still time to get your student signed up for our upcoming visit! Please visit https://schoolsmiles.com/student-signup/ to sign-up today!  A new form needs to be completed each school year to remain in the program, but if you have already completed a form for the 2024-25 school year, you do not need to sign-up again. School Smiles accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and offers self-pay rates for those who may be uninsured.

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** Only students who bring money on the day of the pictures or have paid ahead of time will have their pictures taken.**

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.

Athletic Website click Here

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.

Please read the information HERE regarding attendance at Mt. Vernon High School athletic events.

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.

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.

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.

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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