Mayfield Messenger

February 4, 2022

Message from Dr. Frischkorn

Message from Dr. Frischkorn

Good Evening Mayfield!


At Mayfield Intermediate School and throughout the City of Manassas, we celebrate our community and all our diversity. February is when we come together as a community and celebrate the contributions of individuals who have helped our city, country, and world a better place. I would like to recognize that February is Black History Month, and here at Mayfield, students will be learning about the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of people throughout the month. Students will be learning through readings and class discussion as we all continue to celebrate Black History in February and throughout the school year.


Please take some time to discuss with your child what they have learned about during Black History Month.


Always Learning


Dr. Donald Frischkorn

Principal


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SPRING PICTURE DAY IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th

Mayfield will have Life Touch Photography at the school on Tuesday, February 8th, for Spring Picture Day. Students will be bringing home order forms if parents are interested in purchasing their child's spring pictures.

National School Counseling Week

February 7th through February 11th is National School Counseling Week, in which we celebrate our four fantastic school counselors. Mr. Vavrinak, Ms. LaScola, Mrs. Dutchess, and Ms. Thomasson have been extremely busy this year, ensuring that our student's social and emotional needs are met every day. Our school counselors continue to stay busy between counseling lessons, students asking to speak with them, welcoming new students, and the upcoming registration season for our 5th and 6th graders. Please take a moment to send your school counselor a brief email thanking them for all that they do for our Mayfield Bobcats.


o Mrs. Dutchess (Last Names A-D), (571) 377-6618, adutchess@mcpsva.org

o Mr. Vavrinak (Last Names E-L), (571) 377-6615, rvavrinak@mcpsva.org

o Ms. LaScola (Last Names M-Rh), (571) 377-6756, jlascola@mcpsva.org

o Ms. Thomasson (Last Names Ri-Z), (571) 377-6617, ethomasson@mcpsva.org

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Upcoming Assessment Schedule for Students

Wednesday, February 9 students who receive ESOL services will be taking the ACCESS Assessment that has been developed by the WiDA Consortium for English Language Learners during their homeroom block. There will be nearly 400 students participating in the ACCESS Assessment.


  • Purpose of the ACCESS Assessment: The ACCESS Assessment provides information on how students who receive English language services are progressing in the areas of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The assessment is a growth-based assessment and shows how much a student has progressed from one year to the next year. Students eventually can test out of the ESOL program by displaying the appropriate growth from year to year.

To minimize the disruption to the regular schedule, we will adjust our daily schedule for the following 4 Wednesdays. Students will stay in their homeroom classes from 7:15 AM to 9:25 AM. and complete the exam. Once the test is complete, we will return to our regular schedule.

Rising 6th Grade Registration

Our school counselors are about to begin the rising 6th-grade registration process for our current fifth-grade students. They will be presented with classes and chose their music class next school year. Please see below for an overview of the different courses, as well as the class your student chose. All students make a primary choice and an alternate or backup choice in the rare chance their primary option is not available. If you have questions or concerns about your student's choices, please see below for contact information for the Mayfield music teachers and the Mayfield school counselors.



General Music

· Students will explore historical and cultural music through listening and playing instruments within the classroom.

· There are no requirements to purchase an instrument or participate in after-school concerts.



Chorus (Chorus 6 or Advanced)

· Students will learn proper vocal techniques to develop their voices and basic music theory needed to read music.

· Students will be expected to sing as a team and as individuals in this class.

· Students must purchase a uniform participate in after-school rehearsals (activity bus provided) and evening concerts.

· 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 basic music theory 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 school-owned instruments available to rent at a reduced fee. If cost is a barrier, there are waivers available.

· Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, five 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 learn basic music theory 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. If cost is a barrier, there are waivers available.

· Students are expected to practice at home 20 minutes a day, five 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.




Student Name: _______________________________________________________________________


Student’s Music Choice: ________________________________________________________________


Student’s Alternate/Backup Music Choice: __________________________________________________



Ø If you have questions about the different music classes, please get in touch with the music teachers, Ms. Hellebuyck (Chorus), Mr. Souza (Band), or Mr. Tressler (Orchestra).



Ø If you have questions or concerns regarding your student's choices, don't hesitate to get in touch with the counselors:


o Mrs. Dutchess (Last Names A-D), (571) 377-6618, adutchess@mcpsva.org

o Mr. Vavrinak (Last Names E-L), (571) 377-6615, rvavrinak@mcpsva.org

o Ms. LaScola (Last Names M-Rh), (571) 377-6756, jlascola@mcpsva.org

o Ms. Thomasson (Last Names Ri-Z), (571) 377-6617, ethomasson@mcpsva.org

Workshop for Parents Hosted by MCPD

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Order your Mayfield Intermediate School Yearbook Today!

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A Day/B Day Schedule for the Next 2 Weeks

Monday, February 7: B-Day

Tuesday, February 8: A-Day

Wednesday, February 9: B-Day

Thursday, February 10: A-Day

Friday, February 11: No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences


Monday, February 14: B-Day

Tuesday, February 15: A-Day

Wednesday, February 16: B-Day

Thursday, February 17: A-Day

Friday, February 18: B-Day

Important Dates Coming Up


  • February 7, 2022: 3rd Quarter Interim
  • February 8, 2022: Spring Picture Day
  • February 9, 2022: ACCESS Assessment for English Language Learners Begins
  • February 10: Early Dismissal for Students: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • February 11: No School for Students: Teacher Workday and Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • February 21, 2022: No School for Students: Professional Development Day for Staff
Principal Donald Frischkorn Ed. D.

Principal Donald Frischkorn Ed. D.

Principal Donald Frischkorn Ed. D.

9400 Mayfield Court, Manassas, VA, USA DFrischkorn@mcpsva.org 571-377-6600 mcpsva.org/mayfieldis
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