Greetings MVCSD Community,

This week, our teachers continued to find ways to make learning fun for scholars in our schools. At Mount Vernon Leadership Academy, pre-K students learned about letters and phonics through the Fundations program. When we make learning fun for students, it can spark a passion for learning that can continue for their whole lives. As teachers design unique and engaging lessons, students will be more excited to come to school and learn.

As well as making learning fun, we are focusing on reading, arithmetic and writing. At Benjamin Turner Academy, they held the Scholastic Book Fair, and students were excited to pick up their new books.

Seeing students and staff wear pink to support breast cancer awareness was truly heartwarming. I think it is important to bring awareness to this disease, and schools across the District have shown their support for all those affected by it.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. K. Veronica Smith

Acting Superintendent of Schools

Pre-K students drew colorful pictures as they learned about the letter ‘O.’ Scholars at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy were practicing their phonics through the Fundations learning program on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

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Students gathered with excitement at Benjamin Turner Academy’s (BTA) library for the book fair on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Students were able to purchase various items, such as books, reading games, supplies and posters during school hours. Students were given the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of genres, allowing them to find their next best read.

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Scholars at Pennington School came to school wearing their pink clothing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Students and staff observed Breast Cancer Awareness Month by dressing in pink and spreading awareness about the disease.

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