Dear Students and Families,

We’re off to a strong start at MVIS and have some important updates to share. Picture Day is Tuesday, September 10th, and we look forward to seeing all those smiles! Please remember on Tuesday, September 17th is Parent Teacher Connection Day. There is NO SCHOOL. Please be sure to check ParentSquare for Parent Teacher Connection Day sign-ups from your student's teachers.

This week, our CHARGE focus is on the R – REDO. At MVIS, we believe in giving students the chance to redo both academic work and behaviors because learning takes practice. Redos on assignments allow students to strengthen their understanding and show growth, while redos in behavior help students reflect, reset, and make better choices. We value the power of second chances as a way to build confidence, responsibility, and perseverance in all our learners.

Let's Go, Marauders!

Sincerely,

Ms. Ashley Gustin 

Principal

Mr. Sanchez, Mrs. Merica and Miss Haflich's students are broken up into groups. These groups are a mixture of the different classes allowing students to work with new people they might not know. On a central table, there will be a bunch of random things. Groups will get a few moments to look at the table with their group and table a mental note of what is there. After that allotted time, students face away and close their eyes. One of the items from the table is taken and hidden in a bag/container. Students will then get to brainstorm and work with their group to make a guess on what item was taken. A team that gets the right answer scores a point. If a group has no guess or their guess is incorrect, no points are given. The team with the most points at the end, wins. (if we get near the end and multiple teams are tied, we take multiple items away). This activity focuses on teamwork, working in a group setting, cooperation, communicating, etc

Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Randolf's students played a game to see how many of their peers were feeling the same way they were. What an excellent idea to share anonymously and see that you're not the only student that feels the same way.

Students conducted interviews to get to know each other. By the looks of those grins, I think friends were made.

Mr. Rockey and Mrs. Dowden's class worked in some math review while making new friends.

MVIS will be offering 4 sessions of Peer Tutoring and Study Skills. These sessions will take place in the MVIS library on Thursdays at 7:30 AM.

Session 1: Study Skills Lessons Only September 11th - October 2nd

Sessions 2-4 Peer Tutoring (Middle and High School National Honor Society Tutors)

Session 2: Oct 30th - Dec 4th

Session 3: Jan 15th - Feb 26th

Session 4: April 2nd - April 30th

Please sign up here. Contact Michelle Shepherd michelle.shepherd@mvcsc.k12.in.us with questions.

During Homecoming Week, we’re excited to celebrate College GO! Week with fun dress-up spirit days that encourage students to start thinking about their future goals and college dreams. Join us in showing school spirit while promoting college and career readiness!

9/15 Wacky for College Day - Wear your wackiest college gear

9/16 Military Match Up Day - March with your twin in camo, military, or red, white, and blue

9/17 NO SCHOOL

9/18 Future Career Day - Dress like your future career

9/19 Spirit Day - Show your MV pride with MV gear or house colors

Please see the attached flyer for more information about youth basketball.

We are 2 weeks out from this amazing free event that will bring awareness and education to our communities about mental health. I would like to invite you to take some time out of your day to come listen to our phenomenal keynote speaker, Amy Abell with HopeAlight, as well as our brave adult and youth panelists who will allow us to look through their lens of lived experience. We will learn some of the ways mental health can look and how it impacts our lives, but mostly importantly, how we can support each other through difficult times and change the way we see the lens of mental health. This event is open to the public. Register today! https://hancockhealth.in/Lived-Experiences

 

If your student is interested in wrestling, please see the attached document for Marauder Wrestling Club. There is a call out meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16th or Wednesday, September 17th at 6pm in the MVHS Main Gym Corridor.

MVIS's PTO is starting a Marauder Market. Flyers with more information will be coming home next week!