Mountain View High School
Newsletter and Announcements ~ Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Welcome to Mountain View High School. Home of the Mountain Lion. Our motto is: PRIDE!
Be Present
Show Respect
Get Involved
Honor Diversity
Give Effort
Visit our website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/mountainview
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Bell Schedule Change for Monday, September 20, 2021
We are change the schedule because there is no school for students on Friday, September 24th.
Guidance Following a Positive COVID-19 Symptom Screen
Anyone who tests positive using any viral diagnostic test type (not antibody tests) should be treated as a case and should isolate. No additional test results can end a symptomatic positive individual's isolation period early.
Symptomatic individuals within 90 days of a previous positive viral diagnostic test (not antibody test) and those who are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after final dose) should isolate, be investigated for potential infection in consultation with public health and/or a healthcare provider, and may require testing prior to return to school.
Competencies Required for Graduation
The Class of 2022 is required to meet English and Math competencies for graduation. Many students were able to meet those requirements with their SAT scores from the spring administration. Those students who still need to meet competencies will be scheduled to take the ACT WorkKeys beginning September 16th. This will happen during the school day and students will be excused from any classes they miss for the exam. The exam takes approximately 3 hours and the cost will be covered by Thompson School District. If a student does not meet one or both competencies through the ACT WorkKeys, then we will continue to work with your child on additional avenues to meet this requirement by the end of the year.
Freshman Tutoring
No School ~ Friday, September 24, 2021
School Pictures
Senior Yearbook Important Information and Deadlines
Dear Parents/Guardians of a 2022 MVHS Graduate, Congratulations!
Before you know it, your child will be finished with school: a memory that will be well preserved in next year’s yearbook. This important letter is intended to clarify any questions you or your graduate may have about important yearbook deadlines. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN BE DONE ON THE MVHS WEBSITE.
1. Senior Portraits: Photos can be in color or black and white; however, the book will be all color. The photo should be submitted as a jpg that is at least 300 dpi. There are several ways to submit:
* Email your photo to: seniorphotos.mvhs@gmail.com. Please include the first and last name in the subject line. You will receive a confirmation from me that I received it (it may take a few days—response will not be instantaneous). If you do not, the email did not reach me.
* CD or Flash Drive: You may drop these off at the front desk. Please make sure that you include first and last name and a phone number. Email seniorphotos.mvhs@gmail.com to let us know you’ve dropped them off.
* Upload Directly to the Website: Through the MVHS homepage, a link directly to Jostens will be provided as the new 2021-22 school year begins. THIS IS THE BEST, EASIEST, MOST RELIABLE METHOD TO SUBMIT.
Students may choose whatever pose/photo they like best, but we will not accept any photos with nudity, weapons, or inappropriate words/phrases/hand gestures. Also, senior pictures will be printed vertically. A horizontal picture will not fit the space, and we will have to crop it. The deadline for senior portraits is Monday, November 1st, 2021. If we do not have a senior picture by this date, the student ID photo will be used! (NOTE: If you do not provide a photo, your student must have a picture taken by Lifetouch Photography—our professional photographer—or we will not have an ID card photo and the student will not be pictured in the yearbook. Pictures taken by the school secretary or campus monitor are not sent to the yearbook staff). Please contact Matt Hall at matt.hall@tsd.org if you have any concerns about this deadline or questions about your picture.
You are responsible for turning in your photo. Please remind your photographer of our November 1 deadline. It is HIGHLY recommended that you schedule a photo session as soon as possible to avoid any delays. Many photographers have “early bird” offers or senior portrait specials, so be sure to ask. If you have financial issues and are unable to purchase a professional picture package, please contact me so that we can work something out and get your student in the yearbook. I am happy to help!
2. Parent Baby Ads: Please keep in mind the option of a PDA/baby ad for your senior—this is a way to honor your child with a lasting reminder. You will be receiving a flyer in early September that will provide you with all the information to place these ads, but these ads will be run through The Yearbook Company at www.theyearbookcompany.com. If you want to pencil in the dates, here is what is happening: October 16th is the Early Bird Deadline (discounted prices), and November 13th is the official deadline.
3. Yearbook Orders: You will be able to purchase your 2021-22 yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com and place your order online-- $70 until winter break, and $75 after Jan. 1, 2022. You can also find all these links on the MVHS website.
4. Senior Quotes: are due Nov. 1. The link is available on the MVHS homepage. Please make sure you read the very thorough disclaimer—the MV Yearbook staff reserves the right to get rid of any quote for any of the reasons listed on the disclaimer.
Thank you for your cooperation with our deadlines. Please do not hesitate to email if you have any questions. Thanks for your support of the MVHS yearbook. Sincerely, Matt Hall, Adviser
The College Funding Coach
Dear Mountain View High School,
I am so excited to announce that Mountain View High School is hosting the College Funding Coach on Tuesday, October 5th 6:00-7:15pm for a web workshop. This event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college (Preschool - High School). The College Funding Coach was founded in 2002 to help families better understand the complexities of paying for college and make higher education more affordable. Since that time, The College Funding Coach team has been on a mission to help families save on the high cost of higher education. The College Funding Coach’s founder, Brock Jolly, realized that most families want to help pay for their children’s education; but they often lack the liquidity and/or the cash flow to be able to do so. The College Funding Coach has established an approach that helps parents understand the college funding process, reduce their out-of-pocket expenses, and balance the challenge of saving for college and retirement simultaneously.
This is a free educational web event. Please register by clicking HERE or on the flyer attached to this email.Thanks,
Lori Hewitt
The College Funding Coach | 2580 E. Harmony Rd. Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80528
Phone: (720) 722-0818
lhewitt@thecollegefundingcoach.org | www.thecollegefundingcoach.org
ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
Activity and Sports Update
Mountain Lions!
Varsity Football takes on Greeley West High School this Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 PM at Ray Patterson Field! Admission at the gate is $6 for adults, $5 for students. Seniors 65 & over and Children 6 & under are free! You can also purchase advance tickets by clicking HERE. If you can't make it to the game, we hope you'll tune in HERE to stream the game online!
Go Mountain Lions!
Congratulations to softball for their defeat of TVHS 9-6!
Boys golf had a great day at yesterday's golf tournament. Hayden Gromer took 2nd place overall and we had our best team score of the year. And if you see Ryan Horner be sure to give him a high 5 for his hole-in-one at yesterday's golf tournament!
Homecoming Football Game Pics!!
College and Military Reps Visit Calendar for MVHS
Scan this QR code to access the College and Military Reps Visit Calendar for MVHS. This has all representative visits, contact information for reps, and a meeting link if the visit is virtual.
- Thursday, September 16, 2021 ~ Varsity Football v. Greeley West at 7:00 pm
- Thursday, September 16, 2021 ~ Softball v. Frederick at 4:15 pm
- Thursday, September 16, 2021 ~ Boys Tennis v. Niwot at 3:30 pm
- Thursday, September 16, 2021 ~ Volleyball v. Niwot at 3:30 pm
- Friday, September 17, 2021 ~ Varsity Cross Country Loveland Sweetheart at 1:00 pm.
- Saturday, September 18, 2021 ~ Freshman Football at Greeley West at 9:00 am.
- Saturday, September 18, 2021 ~ JV Football at Greeley West High School at 11:00 am.
- Monday, September 20, 2021 ~ Boys Tennis at Skyline High School at 3:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 ~ Boys Golf (Regionals) at Northridge High School at 8:30 am.
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 ~ Boys Soccer v. Riverdale Ridge High School at 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 ~ Softball v. Northridge High School at 4:15 pm
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 ~ Boys Tennis at Riverdale Ridge High School at 3:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 ~ Volleyball v. Northridge High School at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, September 23, 2021 ~ Jostens Class Ring Presentation for Sophomores during ELO
- Thursday, September 23, 2021 ~ Jostens Graduation Presentation for Seniors during ELO
- Thursday, September 23, 2021 ~ Boys Soccer at Niwot High School at 4:00 pm
- Thursday, September 23, 2021 ~ Volleyball at Frederick High School at 6:30 pm
- Friday, September 24, 2021 ~ No School
- Saturday, September 25, 2021 ~ Freshman Football v. Severence at 10:00 am
Community Service Opportunities
DISTRICT ADVISORY & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE
You're invited to be part of the DISTRICT ADVISORY & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (DAAC) meeting.
Meeting: September 28, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What is DAAC? Both state and federal accountability entities place great emphasis on including families within the accountability process. While state statute requires the formation of accountability committees, these groups can be activated to meet many of the ESSA expectations as well (e.g., stakeholder engagement in the planning and implementation process under school improvement). Regardless of the structure, parents are expected to engage in meaningful consultation in accountability and improvement planning. Furthermore, schools and districts are expected to report school data and document plans in a transparent manner.
DAACs must consist of the following, at a minimum:
1) Three parents of students enrolled in the district
2) One teacher employed by the district
3) One school administrator employed by the district
4) One person involved in business in the community within district boundaries.
DAACs must select one of their parent representatives to serve as chair or co-chair. Local school boards will establish the length of the term for DAAC chair/co-chairs. To be consistent with SAC responsibilities, DAACs shall meet at least quarterly. For more information, please visit: https://www.thompsonschools.org/page/976
TSD COVID-19 DASHBOARD
HOME INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS
- Comcast Internet Essentials offers discounted internet to low-income families who qualify here. Some families may qualify for sponsorship by the Thompson Education Foundation. The cost is discounted for low-income families at $9.95 per month.
- A wired connection is preferred for bandwidth reasons. But if service is not available and cell service is, a family might be eligible for a sponsored T-Mobile Hotspot if they qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
Utility Assistance/Emergency Assistance
https://thefamilycenterfc.org/
Call: 970- 221-1615
Or contact through website: https://thefamilycenterfc.org/contact/
You're Invited!
Ferguson High School/Thompson Career Campus Open House
September 21, 2021
5 PM - 7 PM
Please join us for an open house event celebrating the new Ferguson High School/Thompson Career Campus.
-Learn more about the district's career program
-Tour the building
-Meet staff and students