MPHS Cougar Connection
August 16, 2019
I hope you and your family have had a wonderful summer. In just over a week we will be welcoming all students back for what promises to be an exciting 2019-2020 school year!
I have included upcoming dates and important information below. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing many of you soon and to welcoming your children back to school on Monday, August 26th.
All the best,
Principal Pam Kalso
Upcoming Events
***Schedule change requests can be submitted using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHE0zhyChaJYQbeDBSPCKika49Z3wcHXivj7VwdrjBU6g3Ag/viewform
August 20-6:00-8:00 PM 9th Grade Home Visits
August 21-9:00-10:30 AM 9th Grade Orientation (open to all 9th grade students)
August 21 & 22-Schedule changes by appointment only (schedule changes will only be made under the most extreme of circumstances)
August 26-First Day of School, schedules will continue to be available on PowerSchool. School begins promptly at 7:25 AM. Dismissal will be at 2:15 PM.
August 28-6:00-8:00 PM Back to School Night--Come meet your child's teachers!
6:00-7:00 PM Senior Night for senior students and parents, MPMS Auditorium
Laptop Deployment Information and Dates
Laptops will be deployed at Manassas Park Middle School. There will be no technology fee for this school year. Any remaining fines for device damage and/or outstanding technology fees from prior school years will need to be paid prior to receiving the device back for this school year. The best and easiest way to pay for any damage fines and/or outstanding technology fees is on-line at MySchoolBucks.com (this will save a significant amount of time at deployment).
In addition, backpacks will no longer be issued by the school district. Students may continue to use their school-issued backpack from prior school years, or choose to purchase their own. It is strongly recommended that any backpacks that are purchased include a spot for the laptop to be placed in. Please keep in mind that students will continue to be responsible for any device damage incurred in a school-issued or personally purchased backpack.
Deployment Dates:
Wednesday, August 21 4:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, August 22 4:00-7:00 PM
Student Parking
Important AP Timeline
https://drive.google.com/open?id=140VC7eIMBM_Sww1Q_GJdNR8zBagDQeRes3yDyayPnTY
PSAT/NMSQT Sign-Up
Please complete this form if your child is planning on taking the PSAT this year:
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits:
Lifetouch will mail appointment cards to students with the dates and times listed below as well as information about the cost of the picture packages:
August 28 2:30-6:00 PM (Commons)
August 29 2:30-8:30 PM (Commons)
September 4 2:30-8:30 PM (Commons)
November 13 2:30-8:30 Make-up Pictures for those that cannot make the above dates (Commons)
If your child would like a retake senior portrait, please contact Lifetouch directly.
Principal Pam Kalso
Email: pam.kalso@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Phone: 703-361-9131
Twitter: @MPHSVACougars