Mission Valley 330

Students, I wanted to reach out to you all and thank you for all of your hard work during our distance learning situation over the past couple of weeks. I am very proud of how the vast majority of you took on this challenge and did a great job!  I know this is not the ideal situation for learning, but when faced with adversity, and challenges in life all you can do is take them head-on with a positive attitude and do your best. I am very proud to be your principal, and I appreciate all of you giving me a chance so far this year as we get to know each other.  I want nothing more than for you all to be here in the school every day for the rest of the year and be allowed to participate in all of your desired activities. You have all lost something during your high school career in 2020, and it will take all of us working together to make sure you do not lose any more opportunities.   Every day is a new day with new challenges and opportunities to improve...what you do with those opportunities will be what defines you in the present and future. I continue to brag about how great our student body is at Mission Valley and how much fun I am having being here despite all of the COVID-related challenges we have faced so far.  I am here for YOU, so please let me know what I can do to suppport you! per·se·ver·ance - doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. I am extremely proud to be a Viking, and I will do anything and everything I can for you as my door is always open to students!  I am excited to see you all back in the building on Monday, November 30th!  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Please enjoy our December District Newsletter. https://bit.ly/35Z9lBf

You can find the minutes to last night's Board Meeting here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1019566/specialboe.11-23-20.pdf

For the past two years our Elementary students have worked together to create and donate homemade blankets for children in need through Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization started in 1995 for children who might be seriously ill, traumatized, or just need the comfort of a blanket. We are so proud of our Viking students for working together to provide other children some comfort.

We would like to invite our K-6 grade students to our Pajama Day, tomorrow, November 24. We have activities planned for students to wear comfy clothes and pj's would be perfect! Also, if students would like to bring a stuffed animal and blanket, the only request is that it fit inside their book bag.

MV Staff throw a surprise Graduation for first-year teacher, McKenzie Tynon since her KSU commencement has been canceled twice. McKenzie student taught at MVHS last year under Kelly Hoelting. Also, a big “Thank You” to Mrs. Hoelting for organizing this event!

JUNIORS ONLY - If you want to take the 'free to you' ACT or ACT Workkeys (or both) in February, I need you to be signed up on the list.  The list has to be submitted to KSDE on 12/1/2020. The ACT helps with the admissions process to colleges/universities.  The higher you score on your ACT means you are more apt to receive academic scholarship money from the attending college/university.  The higher you score on your ACT means you are also apt to not have to take 'pre or intro' courses.  Taking 'pre or intro' courses costs you more money and more time towards graduating with your degree. The ACT Workkeys is important for any students who may want to go to Vo-Tech or Community College's.  This assessment is similar to the Accuplacer. Please email me at jhancock@mv330.org if you want to take either (or both) of these assessments. I recommend the Juniors take both. Better to have and not need it, then need it and not have it.

There will be a Special Board Meeting next Monday, November 23 @ 7:00 pm. https://bit.ly/3nvrUTH

Viking Families----The following information was released today (11/13/20) from Wabaunsee County Emergency Management. Wabaunsee County currently has 98 residents who have tested positive and are isolated with Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19). This is a significant increase in a very short amount of time. While this total includes some residents and staff in the Eskridge Care & Rehabilitation Center, most active cases are in the general population. These cases have now impacted all three school districts, government offices and services, and some businesses. As a result, this week, the County Commissioners, acting as the County Health Board, took two actions: *First, they issued a local health order reducing the size of mass gatherings to 45 people in both indoor and outdoor settings. Exceptions may be granted to those who complete a special event permit, including a Health Department-approved mitigation plan. *Second, they instituted a mandatory mask policy for all public business at the Courthouse and in all other County offices and buildings. All members of the public must have a mask in these locations and County employees will wear a mask during their interaction with the public. Both of these actions went into effect on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00am. In addition, due to staffing shortfalls, the County Health Department is closed to the public through November 20, 2020. All Wabaunsee County residents are reminded to exercise caution. The Center for Disease Control encourages each person to consider people, space, and time each time they make a decision to leave their home. How many people will you be around? In what kind of setting (e.g., indoor, outdoor, with proper social distancing)? And, for how long? Consideration of these measures will help reduce exposure to all residents and will prevent school closures, business closures, and other disruptions to the community. For additional questions, contact Amy Terrapin at aterrapin@wbcounty.org.

Distance Learning Bell Schedule 7th-12th Grade Starting Thursday, November 12th Due to Meal Deliveries. Small schedule adjustment for distance learners so we can get everyone their meals! Contract time and seat time has not been affected. 1st Hour 8:00am-8:50am 2nd Hour 8:53am-9:43am 3rd Hour 9:48am-10:38am 4th hour 10:40am-11:30am Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm Viking Hour 12:30pm-1:00pm 5th Hour 1:00pm-1:50pm 6th Hour 1:53pm-2:43pm 7th Hour 2:46pm-3:30pm

USD 330 Mission Valley Schools would like to say "Thank You" to each and every Veteran in our Viking communities and across the world who has proudly taken "The Oath" and served this great nation. Thank you for your time, service, dedication and sacrifice.

You can find the minutes to last night's Board of Education meeting here: https://bit.ly/32u7VNi And the minutes from the October 26, Special Board Meeting here: https://bit.ly/32sdE6b

Internet Grant To apply, residents and businesses must complete a one-page application and sign a short agreement with the County. Applications will be approved and awarded on a first come, first served basis starting on November 1, 2020 and continuing until funds are exhausted or December 1, 2020, whichever comes first. The County will make award payments once the applicant provides receipts, invoices, etc. showing an upgrade to existing service or establishment of new service. For more information, contact emlogistics@wbcounty.org.

USD 330 Mission Valley Schools WILL NOT be in session on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. At the Board Meeting last night (11/9/20) the decision was made to move the 7th-12th grades to Distance Learning and to make adjustments to the PK-6th daily operations to support the continued face-to-face student learning. Face-to-Face learning will continue at the PK-6th grade levels on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, while the 7th-12th grades will move to Distance Learning. Information about 7th-12th grade Distance Learning has been released to students & families. If you have any questions please contact your child's building administrator. Please stay alert for continued information from USD 330 Mission Valley about these changes. GO VIKINGS

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Nov. 9th – Nov.13th, 2020 Monday, Nov. 9 Athletic Fall Buffer Week – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15th Pre-ACT for 9th grade – 8 a.m. until noon Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th. Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both. The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score. Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020. Tuesday, Nov. 10 FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour HS Girls Basketball meeting during Viking Hour in Mr. Packard’s room. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day JVCL meets during Viking Hour Thursday, Nov. 12 SADD/SAFE meet during Viking Hour Canceled – JH Basketball game @ MV vs. W. Franklin Friday, Nov. 13 Wichita State Admissions Rep. @ MV during lunch period

Please enjoy our November District Newsletter. https://bit.ly/38mgrl0

Please enjoy our November Elementary Newsletter. https://bit.ly/38gS4Fh

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Nov. 5th – Nov.11th, 2020 Thursday, Nov. 5 8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. FBLA meets during Viking Hour Cancelled - JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m. Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays. HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th. Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th. Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both. The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score. Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020. Friday, Nov. 6 Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. 10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 Athletic Fall Buffer Week – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15th PreK-12 Vision & Hearing Screening Pre-ACT for 9th grade – 8 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 PreK-12 Vision & Hearing Screening FFA Officers meet during Viking Hour Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day JVCL meets during Viking Hour

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Nov. 4th – Nov.6th, 2020 Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High Voting results For President- a total of 97 students voted 72% voted for Trump 23% voted for Biden 4% voted for Jorgenson 1% voted for "Papa Tay" For U.S. Senate- 77% voted for Marshall 23% voted for Bollier Wednesday, Nov. 4 FCCLA Conference – Virtual Mtg. FCCLA Officers meet during Viking Hour Scholar’s Bowl @ Silver Lake – 4 p.m. Van leaves MV @ 3:00 p.m. Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays. HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th. Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th. Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there are sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both. The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score. Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020. Thursday, Nov. 5 8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. FBLA meets during Viking Hour JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. 10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Mission Valley Jr./Sr. High School Daily Announcements Nov. 3rd – Nov.6th, 2020 Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day – VOTE! Picture Retake Day StuCo meets during Viking Hour H.S. Scholar’s Bowl @ Silver Lake – 4 p.m. Sign up in the office if you would like a Saturday breakfast/lunch. These will be available in the commons on Fridays @ 3:30pm to take home with you. Sign up by 10am on Thursdays. HS Volleyball girls need to hand in their uniforms to Coach Kraus by Friday, Nov. 6th. Football Equipment Announcement: Turn in washed uniforms and stickers removed. Uniforms must be turned in by Friday, Nov. 13th. Juniors - if you plan on taking the ACT or the Workkeys, there will be sign up sheets outside Mr. Hancock’s office. You can sign up for one or both. The ACT is used as an admissions assessment for colleges/universities. The Workkeys is used as an admissions assessment for community colleges and vo-tech schools. The Workkeys also provides you with a National Certified Work Readiness certificate based upon your score. Both assessments are free to you (no cost) as KSDE is paying for it. I have to submit the rosters to KSDE on 12/1/2020. Thursday, Nov. 5 8th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. FBLA meets during Viking Hour JH Basketball @ MV vs. Osage City – 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 Pre-ACT pre-administration – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. 10th Grade Kansas Communities That Care Survey – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.