Announcements
Monday, September 14, 2020
Mountain View High School Announcments
Chromebooks
OPTIONAL CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES
Thompson School District has partnered with One2One Risk Solutions to provide optional accident and loss protection insurance for families for our district Chromebooks. Registering with One2One and purchasing a damage waiver will protect families from the full cost of repair or replacement for your district-issued device and limits your responsibility to a per-occurrence deductible (see below).
The protection plan cost is $15 per device and covers the device through the end of the school year against accidental damage, cracked screens, fire, liquid damage, electrical surge and loss/theft (a loss/theft claim requires a police report for coverage). First incident has a zero deductible, second claim on the same device will be a $25 deductible, and the third claim will be a $50 deductible. A loss/theft claim without a police report will require the replacement cost of the device (this varies depending on the make/model of the device). If families want to take advantage of this optional insurance, please visit www.one2onerisk.com and select “Enroll My Device” to get started. Open enrollment ends on September 30th so don't delay. Again, this is optional. Families are not required to get this insurance. This is only for Chromebooks, we have a 3-year warranty on iPad damage if it happens in its case, but no loss protection for iPads.
Technology Community Forum
Thompson School District will present a Technology Community Forum for Families on Thursday, September 24th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Comments and questions are being collected in advance using the online form at https://forms.gle/2v61ErdZgECJKhAX6. This form will also be open during the forum. You can view the forum at the TSD Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZzIEj4cJ6T7yASDFFf47A.
Agenda:
- Introduction to TSD Technology for Students
- Common Issues of Chromebooks and iPads
- Learning Management Systems and Securly Classroom
- iPad Management with JAMF School
- FuelEd and Buzz
- Media Services
- Infinite Campus and Parent Portal
- Information Security on TSD Networks and at Home
- Q&A Facilitation
- Tech Support Info and Closing
Class Rings
New Addition to MVHS
Do you remember the cottages in front of the building? They have been replaced by this new outdoor classroom.
We are excited to get a chance to use it.
Finishing Touches to our Outdoor class Room
Outdoor Classroom
Outdoor Classroom
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Model United Nations
Model UN or MUN is a special kind of debate competition that places students into the shoes of the global negotiators whose policy decisions affect everything from armed conflict and nuclear weaponry to economic sanctions and trade agreements. If you're interested in real world issues, debate, and intense competition then this is the club for you. This is an esteemed club recognized by all the Ivy League Colleges as well as international schools and looks good on all college applications.
Sponsor: kelly.evans@thompsonschools.org
Interact Club
Do you want to help others? Do you need community service hours, or just want to network with other youth and adults? Do you want to improve your chances for scholarships? These are all good reasons to join Interact Club. This year, even remotely, we will be making hats, dog toys, and masks.
Sponsor: kelly.evans@thompsonschools.org
Speech and Debate
The MVHS Speech and Debate Team is a perfect opportunity for students interested in improving their public speaking skills, debating relevant topics, advocating for issues that matter to them, acting out hilarious or heart wrenching scripts, and making friends! Team members can compete in a variety of individual and group events, including debate, interpretation, informative speaking, and extemporaneous speaking. There are nearly a dozen opportunities to compete each season, from local meets to the National Tournament. But the best part? You will make lifelong connections with teammates and coaches who are there to help you grow!
The Team meets Tuesday/Thursday after school from 4-6pm. Email a coach to get invited to our google classroom.
Coaches: JD Jacob jd.jacob@thompsonschools.org and Lilly Wadding lilly.wadding@thompsonschools.orgDECA and FBLA
Knitting/Crocheting Club
Why Should You Join MVHS Knitting/Crocheting Club?
Once you get beyond the initial learning curve, knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol. But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and often useful products that can enhance self-esteem.
If you are interested in joining please fill out this form:
Thespians
Shakespeare once wrote, "All the world's a stage and we are all players in it" or something like that. Join Thespian Troupe #8169 to produce our theatrical productions. We host multiple showcase events, a student-directed one-act festival, and a red carpet awards show. We also co-produce Mountain View's fall production.
Don't like to be on stage or in front of an audience? No problem! We need tech folks to make our shows happen. Costumes, props, makeup, lighting, sound, even set building. Thespians has a place for everyone!
Join our Google Classroom: ekzs4cy
Join our Remind: text @trp8169 to 81010
Check out our website: www.mvcia.weebly.com
Our first meeting is this Thursday, Sept. 17. Meet code is in our Google Classroom. Can't wait to see everyone there!
LUC Club
Fall Show
Let's say you are a superhero, what would your powers be? Got 'em? Great! Now, let's put them to good use! The MVHS fall theatre production will be a video production this year and we are doing the show Superheroes. It's going to be a blast! If you are interested in being a part of the show, please fill out this form and the production team will be in touch.
**You do not need to have any theatre experience to participate; everyone is welcome!**
We will also need some technical crew, so please fill out the form even if you are not wanting to be on stage.
Boettcher Scholoarship Application
The Boettcher Application is now open!!!
This is a full ride scholarship to any college in Colorado!!!
The deadline is November 1 at 5 p.m. Boettcher Scholarship
Senior Remind Groups
To join the group for updates about graduation and other general senior information: Graduation and Other Senior Information
To join the group for updates on college and scholarship information: College and Scholarship Information
Thank you for your partnership as we support your Senior this year!
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Virtual Visit
An admissions representative from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs is doing a virtual visit for MVHS students on Thursday, September 17 at 11:00am. Join via the Zoom link below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOCorzksE9MwjTjJpfyPM8TwVBf3bXnp
Army Recruiters
Colorado State University Virtual Visit
An admissions representative for Colorado State University is having a virtual visit for MVHS students on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00pm.
Students can join via this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7886123066
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University invites you and your students to attend a special virtual NAUnity Day event on Sept. 23, 2020 at 6 p.m. (Arizona/Pacific time).
NAUnity Day brings students from all backgrounds and identities together to explore a welcoming community that embraces academic excellence, learning, diversity, and inclusion.
This virtual event will feature a student panel, presentations from Admissions, First Generation Programs, and Office of Inclusion: Multicultural & LGBTQIA Student Services. It’s a great opportunity to experience life as a Lumberjack and explore the diverse and inclusive academic environment offered at NAU. All counselors and students are welcome. Visit the link below for counselors and students to register.
Register Today
If you have any questions, call us at (928) 523-5511 or email admissions@nau.edu. We hope to see you and your students there...virtually!
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, College Station is doing a virtual visit with MVHS! You can join the meeting via this Zoom link: https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdOqurjwiE9O4E71mh91pzJKqE-AHYqZM
Questions? Contact Serenity Griffith.
You can also find any link to a college/military rep visit on the College and Military Rep Visit calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y18wY29hczl2ZGZrbGNtZHFxc2VlZDJmZ3Z1MEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
Savannah College of Art and Design
An admissions rep from the Savannah College of Art and Design is doing a virtual visit for MVHS students on Thursday, September 17 @ 9:00am. Join via the Zoom link below!
Aims Community College Virtual Visit
An admissions representative from AIMS Community College is doing a virtual visit for MVHS students on Thursday, September 17, 10:00am. Join via the Zoom link below!
https://aimscommunitycollege.zoom.us/j/93792735699?pwd=dGV3RlJEYmhmYlJuRGw5bDNXVGIxUT09
Waiver for the Summer Food Service Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the waiver for the Summer Food Service Program through as late as December 31, 2020. This waiver allows Thompson School District Nutrition Services to offer meals to ALL children 18 months - 18 years old AT NO CHARGE!
Since this is temporary, Nutrition Services encourages ALL families to apply for meal benefits. Apply online at: www.myschoolapps.com or email nutrition@thompsonschools.org for more information.