Mayfield Messenger
February 5, 2021
Message from Dr. Frischkorn
Hello Mayfield!
I hope that everyone had an amazing week and finished all their work in this short week. Our administrative team and school counselors are busy preparing and helping students register for their classes for the 2021-2022 school year. In this newsletter, you will find a lot of valuable information for both our 5th and 6th-grade students.
Please remember that the schedules for Thursday and Friday look different due to the early release schedules. Then students and staff have Monday off for President's Day.
February 11 and 12: Early Release Days for Parent/Teacher Conference-Teachers will use the entire month of December to set up conferences with parents.
- Schedule
- A-Day Thursday
- 8:30 to 9:00 AM Homeroom
- 9:00 to 9:30- 1st Period
- 9:45 to 10:15- 2nd Period
- 10:30 to 11:00- 3rd Period
- 11:15 to 11:45- 4th Period
- B-Day Friday
- 8:30 to 9:00 AM- Homeroom
- 9:00 to 9:30- 5th Period
- 9:45 to 10:15- 6th Period
- 10:30 to 11:00- 7th Period
- 11:15 to 11:45- 8th Period
February 15: President’s Day: No School, Student and Staff Holiday
Always Learning!
Dr. Donald Frischkorn
Principal
#ReturnStronger
#InspireInnovation
Attention 6th Grade Students and Parents
Below you can find a video put together by the Metz administrative team that will assist you and your child in completing the registration process.
Click Here to access the school counseling page for Metz
Attention 5th Grade Students and Parents
6th-grade students, don't worry, your turn is coming soon as well. We have been discussing the registration process with the Metz school counseling department, and we will have more details for you soon.
MUSIC CHOICES for MAYFIELD
Students will register using a Google Form during their advisory class February 16th-19th. A school counselor will be present to assist students with registration. Students will select a primary music choice and an alternate music choice in case classes reach maximum enrollment. Please discuss music options with your child in advance. Students who aren’t registered online by February 26, 2021, will be given General Music.
General Music
● Students will explore historical and cultural music through listening, movement, singing, and playing classroom instruments (i.e., hand drum, rhythm sticks, maracas).
● There are no requirements to purchase an instrument or participate in after-school concerts.
Chorus (Beginning or Advanced)
● Students will learn proper vocal techniques to develop their voices and the basic music theory needed to read and perform music.
● Students will be expected to sing as a whole group and in small groups of their voice part.
● Students must wear a uniform, participate in after-school rehearsals (activity bus provided), and evening concerts (2 per year), and field trips.
● To take Advanced Chorus, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Chorus 5.
Band (Beginning or Advanced)
● Students will learn to play an instrument and the basic music theory needed to read music.
● Instruments offered: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion.
● Students must purchase or rent an instrument and purchase necessary books and supplies for that instrument. There are a limited number of school-owned instruments available to rent at a reduced fee.
● Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, 5 times a week.
● Students must purchase a uniform, participate in after-school rehearsals (activity bus provided) and evening concerts.
● To take Advanced Band, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Band 5.
Orchestra (Beginning or Advanced)
● Students will learn to play a string instrument and will learn basic music theory needed to read music.
● Instruments offered: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass.
● Students must purchase or rent an instrument and purchase necessary books and supplies for that instrument. There are a limited number of school-owned instruments available to rent at a reduced fee.
● Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, 5 times a week.
● Students must purchase a uniform, participate in after-school rehearsals (Activity bus provided) and evening concerts.
● To take Advanced Orchestra, a student must be currently enrolled in and pass Orchestra 5.
⮚ If you have questions about the different music classes, please contact the music teachers, Mrs. Sweeney (Chorus), Mr. Souza (Band), or Mr. Tressler (Orchestra).
⮚ If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact the counselors, Mrs. Dutchess (Last Names A-D), Mr. Vavrinak (Last Names E-L), Ms. LaScola (Last Names M-Rh), or Ms. Thomasson (Last Names Ri-Z).
Check out this Video to Learn More about our Encore Classes!
Celebrating Black History Month
Several of our teachers have the book 28 Day: Moments in Black History that Changed the World. I will be recording readings of the book throughout February for teachers to play for their students during their Bobcat Block time at the start of the day. Below you can see the readings for Day 6 and Day 7, so you and your child can view the readings together.
Day 6: Plessy v. Ferguson Decision: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5lws_ETorFZBR1C1n9k-9u4CmhFpq8J/view?usp=sharing
Day 7: Matthew Henson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WvDLU39jCQ_30UUnv9eW8lJsx7Yqy3hC/view?usp=sharing
How to Check your Child's Grades
If you need help accessing Parent Portal to view your grades, please download the instructions. Below you can find an English and Spanish version of how to create a Parent Portal account and view your child's grades.
Important Dates to Remember during the 3rd Quarter
February 5: 3rd Quarter Interim
February 11 and 12: Early Release Days for Parent/Teacher Conference-Teachers will use the entire month of December to set up conferences with parents.
- Schedule
- A-Day Thursday
- 8:30 to 9:00 AM Homeroom
- 9:00 to 9:30- 1st Period
- 9:45 to 10:15- 2nd Period
- 10:30 to 11:00- 3rd Period
- 11:15 to 11:45- 4th Period
- B-Day Friday
- 8:30 to 9:00 AM- Homeroom
- 9:00 to 9:30- 5th Period
- 9:45 to 10:15- 6th Period
- 10:30 to 11:00- 7th Period
- 11:15 to 11:45- 8th Period
February 15: President’s Day: No School, Student and Staff Holiday
March 12: End of the 3rd Quarter
WIDA Access Assessments: As of this moment, we are still scheduled to complete the WIDA assessment for students who receive ESOL Services. The school will be contacting the 300 students who will be participating in the exam. We will keep you posted with more specifics as the dates and times are finalized.
A New Public Library in Manassas City!
Grand Opening: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Open: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm (closed for cleaning 1pm-2pm)
Curbside Pick-up available Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm
https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library
ADDRESS:
10104 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA, 20110
Wellington Station Shopping Center
Library Rentals and Return
Please remember, students can still borrow books from our Mayfield library by following these steps:
Students may make a HOLD request through the online catalog. They may request up to 2 books, which need to be picked up on the nearest pick-up day. Books from last year will have to be returned before requests can be picked up. Checked out materials will be due in 2 weeks. Pick up hours will be on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. A librarian will be located in front of the building to accept returns and distribute requested items.
Library Books can Be Returned at the Library Dropbox at Osbourn High School
MCPS Parent Academy
Please take a moment to view the resources available in the MCPS Parent Academy.
Principal Donald Frischkorn
Email: DFrischkorn@mcpsva.org
Website: https://www.mcpsva.org/mayfieldis
Location: 9400 Mayfield Court, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: 571-377-6600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mayfield-Intermediate-School-392741568260662/
Twitter: @DrFrischkorn