Congratulations to our Seniors who will graduate on May 20th. The Elementary students shared in their excitement and encouragement as the Seniors made their farewell through the halls!
For Mission Valley Students & Staff that would like to participate in the Mileage Club over the summer, you can access the log and information at this link: https://bit.ly/2rDpvvJ Good Luck!!!
A Great Journey (A Passport Summer) Elementary Summer Reading Program. The Passport and directions have been sent home. For more information, please contact Kim Davis, kdavis@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
Individual Goal: 4.5 hours
School Goal: 450 hours
Check out our Bot Team on WIBW!
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Local-school-heads-to-national-bot-competition--482201231.html
Regional Softball & Baseball Brackets
MV Baseball is the #1 seed and will get a first-round BYE, while the MV Softball team is tied for the #2 seed but lost the coin flip and will be the #3 seed. All SB games will be played at Council Grove next Monday and Tuesday (single elimination). Baseball will not play Monday due to being the highest seed, so they will play next Wednesday at Silver Lake. If they win the first round game, then they will play the following game for the Regional Championship!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week - Have you ever wondered what Teachers do, other than teach?
Check out this article for 7 Things Most People Don't Know About Teachers for some insight.
http://ajjuliani.com/7-things-people-dont-know-teachers/
CORRECTION for 7-11th Graders:
Last Day of School - 7th through 11th Graders:
May 16th - 1/2 day of school is allowed.
JH Parents will need to call the HS office and excuse their student for the 1/2 day and tell us who will transport their student. JH students without parent permission will remain all day at school.
HS students will be released for a 1/2 day. Parent permission not required.
7th - 11th grade students may stay for lunch and then leave afterwards.
7th - 11th grade students may stay all day. Afternoon activities will be provided.
Regular buses will run in the afternoon at 3:30 PM
All Chromebooks and chargers are due during student check-out.
All fees are due during student check-out.
Just a reminder: The 7-12 Academic & Athletic Awards Night is tomorrow night (5/9/18) @ 6:00 pm in the High School.
Mission Valley will be staging a Mock Accident this morning with emergency vehicles and personnel attending. This is to encourage high school students to make good decisions while driving. With the start of summer and graduation activities, we would like everyone to be aware of the effects that speed, alcohol and inexperienced drivers can make.
7-11th Graders:
Final Exams information - 9th, 10th 11th Graders:
May 9th = Attendance and grade data pulled for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 9th = All Attendance Exemption Request forms are due for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 10th or 11th = Students are notified if they are exempted from Final Exams.
May 14th = Odd Periods' Final Exams
May 15th = Even Periods' Final Exams
Last Day of School - 7th through 11th Graders:
May 11th - 1/2 day of school is allowed.
JH Parents will need to call the HS office and excuse their student for the 1/2 day and tell us who will transport their student. JH students without parent permission will remain all day at school.
HS students will be released for a 1/2 day. Parent permission not required.
7th - 11th grade students may stay for lunch and then leave afterwards.
7th - 11th grade students may stay all day. Afternoon activities will be provided.
Regular buses will run in the afternoon at 3:30 PM
All Chromebooks and chargers are due during student check-out.
All fees are due during student check-out.
Seniors:
Seniors' Last Day of School and Final Exams:
May 7th = Attendance and grade data pulled for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 7th = All Attendance Exemption Request forms are due for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 8th or 9th = Students are notified if they are exempted from Final Exams.
May 10th = Final Exams
May 11th = Seniors' last day. Check-out process and graduation practice. Seniors released afterwards.
All Chromebooks and chargers are due during student check-out.
Seniors may purchase a Chromebook for $50.
All fees are due during student check-out.
May 7-11th is National Teacher Appreciation Week!
“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions.” Author Unknown
Spring Time is a busy time so here are some reminders about upcoming events and other items.
1) Today is the last day to complete the survey regarding the Random Drug Testing Policy that is being considered by the USD 330 Board of Education. If you have not completed the survey you can still do so by clicking on this link https://bit.ly/2F04Qpm
2) The 7-12 Site Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow May 7th @ 5:30 p.m.
3) The Mission Valley 7-12 Fine Arts night is scheduled for tomorrow May 7th @ 7:00 p.m.
4) Parent(s) of current students who are out-of-district and wanting to attend USD 330 for the 2018-2019 school year need to complete the Request for Re-admittance. Please submit the form to the building administrator of your child by May 16th. Here is a link to the form Out-Of-District {18-19 Re-admittance} Forms can also be picked up at each of the administrative offices.
5) Monday, May 14th is the Elementary Field Day (KG-2nd begin at 9:00 a.m.) (3rd-5th begin at 1:00 p.m.)
6) Friday, May 18th @ 7:00 p.m. is 8th Grade Promotion
7) Sunday, May 20th @ 2:00 p.m. is HS Graduation
8) Beginning Monday, May 21st 89th Street will be closed between the Wabaunsee-Shawnee County line and Crawford Road. The road projected is expected to last 6-8 weeks. For additional information please contact the Shawnee County Road & Bridge Department.
The road construction on 89th street between Crawford and Harveyville road will not start until May 21st, and will take approximately 6-8 weeks.
The 3rd-6th Graders left this morning with a flurry of excitement on their way to "Day at the K". They will participate in a variety of events planned for those attending this special school day sponsored by the Royals. We would also like to thank all those who helped with donations to send our students on this amazing experience.
Due to the high confidence from the National Weather Service regarding the timing of the potentially dangerous inclement weather expected in our area this afternoon, ALL after school practices and activities at Mission Valley are cancelled for today (5-2-18}.
Due to the high probability of severe and potentially dangerous weather in the area this evening, the Fine Arts Night and JH-HS Site Council meeting have been cancelled for tonight. Both activities have been rescheduled for Monday, May 7th with the Site Council meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Fine Arts Night starting at 7:00 p.m.
It is not too late to sign-up for the Maisie 5k on Saturday, May 12th. This is a 5k for the Eskridge Pool, and is a very family friendly event. We have kids age 4-18 and adults from 19--70 coming out to be a part of the event. All proceeds go back to the Maisie DeVore community pool. The pool is open all summer, free of charge to anyone. This is made possible through events such as this and the big Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride. If you would like to sign up, please contact Kelly Hoelting @ khoeling@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
On Thursday, our 3-6th graders will be going to Kaufman Stadium for the Day @ the K. These students and teachers raised the money to provide them with this excellent experience. Information has been sent home, but in case you missed it, it is attached.
We would like to invite everyone to the 2nd grades Wax Museum, tomorrow, May 2 from 1:30-3:00, in the old gym. The students have been working incredibly hard these last 6 weeks and are excited to perform for you. You will see some familiar characters that have been done in the past as well as some new ones we have not done before.