Dear Students and Families,
We have one full week left until Fall Break! Our students have worked hard throughout this quarter, and I know they will finish strong next week. As we head into the final week, please take a few minutes to read through this week’s newsletter so you don’t miss any important information.
Inside, you’ll find information about our End-of-Quarter Party, Boo Bash, Veterans Day Program, Thanksgiving assistance, and more.
One skill we continue to encourage our students to practice is Accepting No. This doesn’t mean students can’t ask questions, share their feelings, or respectfully disagree. It means learning how to handle disappointment and respond appropriately when the answer is no. Families can practice this at home through everyday situations, such as accepting that they can’t have extra screen time, understanding that they can’t have something they want at the store, or accepting that they can’t make plans with friends on a certain day. These moments give students the opportunity to practice managing their emotions, respecting boundaries, and moving forward even when they don’t get the answer they were hoping for.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and MVIS. We are looking forward to a great final week before Fall Break!
Sincerely,
Ms. Ashley Gustin
Principal
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This Week:
Wednesday, October 7: Early Release day, 2:45pm
Friday, October 9: Golden Marauder Party, see below for details
Coming Up:
Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16: Fall Break, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 20: PTO Meeting, 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 22: Fall Picture Retake Day
Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30: Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 28: All Pro Dad, 5pm
Thursday, October 29: Boo Bash, After School - 5 pm, $5, see below for details
Tuesday, November 10: Veterans Day progam, 9:00 am
Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break, No School
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Students of the week are recognized for demonstrating growth, effort, or positive actions during the week. We love celebrating these moments with our students! Great Job, Marauders! |
Who: Students with no missing assignments, no missed Fun Fridays, no Steps/Refferrals
When: Friday, October 9th - After Morning Announcements
What: Open gym, movie, board games, fun with friends. Students can bring money to play carnival games and win prizes.
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If your family could use a little extra help with Thanksgiving dinner this year, Thanksgiving baskets are available to MVIS families. Please complete the form by Wednesday, October 21 if you would like to request a basket. Baskets will be available for pickup at MVIS the week of November 23.
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Join us for a spooktacular after-school event on Thursday, October 29th! Students will stay after school until 5:00 PM for an evening of thrills and chills. For just $5 admission, they’ll enjoy:
Zombie Zone – Open Gym
Ghoulish Games
Monster Mash Cinema
Witches Brew Snack Shack ($$)
…and so much more spooky fun!
Concessions will be available—don’t miss this faBOOlous event!
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Friendships can be one of the best parts of childhood — and one of the most painful. If you’ve watched your child navigate friend drama, social exclusion, or the pressures of group chats, you know how hard it can be to know when to step in and what to say.
Join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and licensed counselor, author, and Washington Post contributor Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, for a free live webinar:
Friend Drama, Group Chats, and Social Exclusion: What Parents Need to Know
Thursday, October 15, 7–8pm ET
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We are looking forward to honoring the veterans and active service members who are part of our MVIS community. Our students will come together for a special Veterans Day program to recognize and thank those who have served our country.
DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday 11/10/26
Time: 9:00 AM (will last about 30 - 45 mins)
Location: Mt. Vernon Intermediate School Gym
Park in the front or in the North lot. Please enter through door #1
If you are a veteran or active service member and would like to attend our program, please complete the sign-up form below so we can make sure we have a seat for you.
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You’re Invited!
Gear up for Halloween with these frightfully fun scratch masks! Students can choose from a variety of Halloween favorites, including pumpkins, cats, witches, bats, spiders, skeletons, vampires, and zombies. Add colorful patterns and spooky designs to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween mask!
Event Details
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Date: Tuesday, October 6
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Time: 3:45–4:45 p.m.
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Location: MVIS Library
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Hosted by: MVIS Library & Vernon Township Library
RSVP Required by Monday, October 5, to reserve your spot
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MVIS has multiple tutoring opportunities for students! Sign up for FREE peer tutoring. Session 1 begins September 16th and is study skills lessons. Sessions 2-4 are regular tutoring sessions with our Peer Tutors from National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society. Sign up here!
Looking for individual tutoring options? We have available tutors for all subjects, including organization/study skills. Contact Michelle Shepherd michelle.shepherd@mtvernonschools.org for tutor lists and tutoring questions.
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For the safety of our students, we would like to remind families that we do not allow walk-up dismissal at the end of the school day. If you need to pick your student up early, the latest time to pick them up is 3:00 PM. After that time, students will need to be picked up through our car rider line.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for all students.
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If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 9:40 AM using one of the following methods:
Important Notes:
- Absence documentation must be submitted within 3 days of the absence.
- If the student is sick for 3 or more days, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
- For any doctor, dental, or other appointments, a provider’s excuse note is needed for the time missed to be excused.
Picking Students up Early
If your student needs to be picked up early, please notify the school ahead of time to ensure a smooth process:
Please include the following in your message:
- Student’s name
- Name of the person picking student up
- Time of pickup
Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.
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MVIS Start and End times:
Doors open: 8:15 am
Morning Bell Rings: 8:35 am
End of Day: 3:30 pm
Early release Wednesdays: 2:45 pm
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