Mountain View High School
March 10, 2021 Newsletter
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SPRING BREAK ~ MARCH 15TH TO 19TH
Return to In Person Learning
Please note that the adjustment will not impact students enrolled in Thompson Connect Online.
MVHS Testing Spring 2021
Shortly after spring break we will be conducting a series of tests for all grades except seniors. The first test is CMAS (science for 11th grade). This is the only opportunity to report out to the state on science competencies and how our 11th grade students are doing compared to other students across the state. All in-person juniors are required to take the CMAS science assessment, and will not be attending classes in the morning of their assigned testing day.
On Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, all in-person Mountain View High School 9th-11th grade students will be taking the PSAT 9, PSAT 10, or SAT (11). Seniors will have asynchronous Google Classroom work at home this day. Afterwards, students may get lunch but there will be no classes for the rest of the day. If your student takes the bus, they may stay until the bus arrives at the normal time, but please be advised there will not be class, so no attendance will be taken.
If you have questions, please contact Nathan Gurrini, Assistant Principal - nathan.gurrini@thompsonschools.org or 970-613-7856.
Do’s and Don’ts
Bring #2 pencils, non mechanical
Bring a MASK!
Bring a calculator. (You cannot use your personal device as a calculator.)
Do NOT bring a cell phone or smartwatch. You will have to turn them in with your test proctor if you do.
If you bring snacks and/or drink they must remain at the back of the room. You may have bottled water with a sealed cap to keep under your desk.
Any personal belongings need to remain in the back of the room, or car, or locker…. It is easier to not take them into the testing room.
About the Tests:
PSAT/SAT - April 13th, 2021 - 9th -11th
All students 9th-11th take some form of the SAT. Students in grades 9 and 10 take the PSAT 9 and PSAT 10 and once they are in 11th grade they take the SAT, which is a college admissions test, but the state also uses it to measure student academic progress as a whole. The PSAT 9 and 10 are basically the same test but at grade level - which is also reported out to the state. We (MvHS) use the scores to see where kids are academically and use that information to structure classroom instruction. The SAT Suite of Assessments’ Career and College Readiness Benchmarks (PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and the SAT) is closely aligned to challenging classroom work of Mountain View High School and Colorado State Standards. It focuses on the key skills and concepts that evidence shows matter most for career and college readiness.
Benchmarks help:
Identify students who are thriving and require greater challenges.
Identify students who require additional academic support.
Inform instructional and curricular enhancements throughout the school.
Students may also look through the Student Guide for more information about the SAT, test-taking advice and tips, and practice questions.
CMAS - March 29th - 31st, 2021 - 11th grade only
On March 29-31, 2021 all MVHS juniors will take the CMAS. The duration of the test is from 8:30a to about 11:55a. Lunch will follow and then students may return to afternoon classes. Our 11th grade students will be assessed on progress towards meeting the Colorado Academic Standards in Science. Below is the date(s) students will be taking these assessments:
We ask that you avoid these days as much as possible as you look to schedule appointments for your child so that they will be in attendance during testing. Having said that, we do understand that some absences are unavoidable. In the event that your child will be absent on any of these days, please contact Nathan Gurrini at 970-613-7856 or nathan.gurrini@thompsonschools.org. .
The Colorado Department of Education has produced a document with details about the 2020-2021 CMAS assessments. This document can be found at this link CMAS Fact Sheet: What to expect for assessments in the 2020-21 school year
For a general schedule of these assessments in the Thompson School District, including the grades affected, visit our Assessments of Learning web page. Head to our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information about assessments in Thompson School DIstrict.
Can parents excuse their children from taking the state tests?
Yes. State law allows parents to excuse their child from state assessments. This law requires districts to have policies that explain how parents may excuse a student from participating in one or more state assessments and notify parents of those policies. TSD excusing students from state assessments board policy.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding PSAT, SAT, or CMAS testing this year.
ASVAB
MVHS is offering the ASVAB on March 31 at 9am for interested 11th and 12th graders.
Why take the ASVAB? It can count for the competency graduation requirement for the class of 2022 and beyond, is a great career exploration tool, and is required to enlist in the military (but scores are only shared with the military when a student and guardian sign the specific permission form). https://www.asvabprogram.com/
Interested? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/c8WkK84Kq1gtM1959
SAT Testing for Juniors
Hello MVHS Junior Students, Parents and Guardians!
All students at MVHS, and across the state of Colorado, take the SAT exam during their junior year of high school. Juniors take the SAT, which is a college admissions test, and the state also uses it to measure student academic progress as a whole. We (MVHS) use the scores to see where students are academically and use that information to structure classroom instruction. The SAT Suite of Assessments’ Career and College Readiness Benchmarks (PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and the SAT) is closely aligned to the challenging classroom work of Mountain View High School and Colorado State Standards. It focuses on the key skills and concepts that evidence shows matter most for career and college readiness.
Benchmarks help:
Identify students who are thriving and require greater challenges.
Identify students who require additional academic support.
Inform instructional and curricular enhancements throughout the school.
This year’s SAT exam will be in person at MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. More information will follow in the coming weeks with specific details on what to bring, testing room locations, etc.
To help students prepare for the SAT exam, Thompson School District has purchased a program through Doorway To College, where students can access a link to online videos that will walk them through practice tests, as well as advice and tips for success on the SAT exam.
Here is the link and password that is accessible to each student 24/7 through April 13:
https://doorwaytocollege.org/thompson
Password: ThompsonSAT2021
Juniors that are learning in person will receive a Study Guide and SAT Workbook during school on February 22nd and 23rd. Juniors currently learning on TCO are welcome to stop by the attendance office from 8am-4pm next week to pick up their materials. Students may also look through the Student Guide for more information about the SAT, test-taking advice and tips, and practice questions.
If you have any questions about the SAT process, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via phone at 970-613-7856, or email at
nathan.gurrini@thompsonschools.org
Thank you,
Nathan Gurrini
MVHS Assistant Principal
Thompson Kids Can Change the World Contest
www.thompsonschools.org/ChangeTheWorld
Deadline is April 5th.
Graduation ~ May 29, 2021 at 8:00 am to be held at Ray Patterson Field
If you have questions, please contact Suzy Hass at suzanne.hass@thompsonschools.org or at (970) 613-7802.
Class of 2021 Senior Acknowledgements
Dear 2021 Mountain View Grads and Parents,
We are gathering information for our MVHS 2021 Senior Acknowledgements. Below is a QR code that can be used to submit information for all scholarships that you have been offered (accepted and declined), dollar amounts and how many times you can renew, colleges you have been accepted to (accepted and declined), awards you have been presented, and certificates you have earned. If you have enlisted in the military, please note this here along with your future plans. This form can be submitted multiple times,
so as information becomes available, please let us know:
If you have questions concerning the 2021 Senior Acknowledgements, please contact your counselor or Marty Barton at marty.barton@thompsonschools.org or 970-613-7831.
Participation in a MVHS 2021 Senior Acknowledgement is optional.
Athletics, Activities and Clubs
Congratulations to our Season B teams and State-bound Students!!!
- Boys Basketball - They finished their regular season 9-5 (Drayke Asturi, Alex Hurr, Erik Anaya, Christian Soliz, Zach Rechkemmer, Corbyn Williams, Noah Torres, Brevan Branscum, Jake Walker, Ashton Gilbert, Noa Phillips and Isaac Gilbert) and have qualified for state!! Their first game is tonight against Evergreen High School at 6pm. If they win, they will play again on Thursday.
- Girls Basketball - Finished up their season last Friday. We have 5 seniors graduating from the program this year and we are thankful for all they have given to the team. JV & C team had winning records for the season so the future looks bright for the Mountain Lions!
- Girls Swimming & Dive - Laurene Powell & Silje Haehre qualified for state in diving and Libby Himes will be competing in swimming at state this weekend.
- Spirit - we have loved having our cheerleaders back on the sidelines at basketball games! Our competition team has a League Championship on Thursday and will compete in the State Game Day Competition at the end of March!
- Wrestling - we have two wrestlers who qualified for state: Riley Cogan and Isaac Muller! They will head to Pueblo to compete this weekend in the state championships!
- Speech & Debate - Braden Bomgaars will be representing Mountain View High School and The Rocky Mountain North District of the National Speech and Debate Association's National Tournament this June. This marks the second time the school will make an appearance at Nationals and Braden's second National Tournament in a row! Our regular season officially ended last weekend, but Braden has THREE post-season tournaments to go:
- CHSAA State Tournament
- National Interpretation Events Tournament of Champions
- NSDA National Tournament
We are so proud of our students and their representation of Mountain View - good luck for those of you competing at the state level!
Season C Sports ~ Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Gymnastics
Season C sports are open for registration! Athletes planning to participate in
- Girls Volleyball (Tryouts starting Thursday, March 11)
- Boys Soccer (Tryouts starting Monday, March 8th)
- Gymnastics (Tryouts starting Monday, March 8th at Loveland High School)
can sign up now. Go to mvhsathletics.org and click on 2020-21 Athletic Registration for instructions on how to register. If you have any issues with getting registered, please contact Mae Svendsen (mae.svendsen@thompsonschools.org)
More specific questions for each sport can be sent to coaches directly. Their contact information is also on the athletic website.
Off Season Training
Off-season workouts are beginning for some sports! If you are interested in the following sports, feel free to reach out to the coaches directly to be added to their communication lists. All athletes intending to attend these practices must have a signed COVID waiver on file with the head coach of that sport. The wavier can be found on the MVHS athletics website (mvhsathletics.org)
- Girls Soccer (official season starts 4/26)
- Head Coach: Dirk Habig: dirk.habig@thompsonschools.org
- Optional workouts (Start February 8) - Tu, Th @4:30-5:30pm East Soccer Field
- Football (official season starts 8/9)
- Head Coach: TBD - contact Steve Frye for off-season information (steve.frye@thompsonschools.org)
- Optional workouts (Start February 1) - M, W, F @7-8am Weight Room
- Baseball (official season starts 4/26)
- Head Coach: Brian Smela (brian.smela@thompsonschools.org)
- Optional workouts
- Feb 8-12 - M-F by cohort A/B @4:15-4:45pm in Never Summer FTLA
- Starting Feb 15 - M, W @4:15-5:45pm & 1-2:30m on Saturday on the baseball field
- Track & Field (official season starts 4/26)
- Head Coach: Matt Hall (matt.hall@thompsonschools.org)
- Optional workouts (start February 1) - M, Th @4:30-6pm Weight Room, Tu @4:15-5:45pm on the track
National Signing Day
Student Announcements
Mountain View Music & Arts (MVMA)
MVMA Needs Your Fundraising Help!
Do you have a student in the MVHS band, choir, orchestra, theatre, or arts programs? Mountain View Music & Arts needs your fundraising help! Please consider participating in our EASY ongoing fundraisers.
1. King Soopers Community Rewards: Link your King Soopers shopping card (the one you use to get store discounts and sale prices) to designate Mountain View Music & Arts as your charitable organization. King Soopers donates to charitable organizations based on the number of participants per organization and the amount they spend (it’s no longer a flat 5%) -- so the more parents (and students!) who link their King Soopers shopping cards to MVMA, the more we will earn! Get started here: https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards (MVMA's organization # is: SB623).
2. AmazonSmile: Link your Amazon account to designate Mountain View Music & Arts as your charitable organization, and Amazon will donate a percentage of what you spend. Get started here: http://smile.amazon.com (MVMA’s organization # is 26-4794988). You can also use AmazonSmile on your phone -- just enable it in your Amazon app settings.
3. ShopWithScrip: Sign up for the ShopWithScrip program and install the RaiseRight app on your phone. Before you shop, purchase e-gift cards to spend at the retailer of your choice (750+ retailers are available!). You can also purchase actual gift cards to give as gifts -- perfect for birthdays or holidays! MVMA will earn a percentage of what you spend, which varies by retailer. Get started here: https://shop.shopwithscrip.com (MVMA’s enrollment code is B28155F75549L).
For more information about MVMA, including fundraising, volunteering, and upcoming events, go to https://www.mvmaloveland.org
FRCC WEBINAR
FRCC is offering a webinar series for TSD students and families. Topics include:
"Benefits of Community College"
"The Free Application Process"
"How to Pay for College"
"What's Next? University Transfer Options at FRCC"
5th Annual KidsPak Food Drive
If you are interested and able to participate this year, you can donate at LovelandRotaryKidsPak.org. Or pick up a food-item request sheet at a local grocery store to donate at checkout. Confirmed grocery stores are listed below.
Hays Market of Berthoud, March 8-18th
All 3 Loveland Safeway locations, March 26-28th
Both King Soopers (monetary donations only), March 26-28th
Your support is greatly appreciated!
https://www.lovelandrotarykidspak.org/how-to-donate/
Inaugural Colorado Virtual Career Fair for Youth
Announcing the inaugural Colorado Virtual Career Fair for youth!
April 19-22, 2021
4:00pm to 6:30pm each evening (4-5pm Career Panel, 5-6pm Career Panel & 6-6:30pm Special Topic Presentation)
Format: via Zoom
No-cost
This explorative & informative fair for youth will feature career panels representing a wide variety of industries throughout the state. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for youth attendees, parents, educators, and potential career panelists via the website: https://bit.ly/2PF7nR1
The Colorado Virtual Career Fair is a collaboration between the Colorado State Youth Council, Colorado Workforce Development Council, Colorado Association of Career & Technical Education, other Colorado professional education agencies & organizations; and many Colorado school districts.
The design of this fair has an intention of facilitating access and awareness of career path opportunities to students who may or may not have been able to access the options before. Beyond the barrios of geographic location, beyond zip code, beyond regional location and beyond school district - students & families, youth & individuals of any age or grade level are welcome to attend. Explore more: www.youthcareerfair.org
Looking for a Summer Job?
Do you know a youth looking for a summer job? The Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development's CareerRise team is connecting teens, ages 14-18, to business information and opportunities.
We are hosting two, virtual Summer Employment Nights for youth and their families, where you can expect the following:
- Hear from a local employer panel about job search best practices and their unique opportunities
- Learn about paid internships, other summer opportunities & MORE!
- Apply to the Larimer County Conservation Corps (ages 18-25)
-Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for Loveland. Employer panelists currently include: City of Loveland, Culver's, JAX Outdoor Gear, Farm & Ranch, and The Summit.
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 5:30-7:00 p.m for Fort Collins. Employer panelists currently include: City of Fort Collins, Urban Air, Walrus Ice Cream, and MORE!
If you have any questions, please contact the CareerRise team at (970) 498-6608, e-mail our team at careerrise@larimer.org, or visit the event page at larimer.org/ewd/summer2021
TSD STUDENT ID NUMBERS PROVIDE ACCESS TO MANY LIBRARY SERVICES
Affordable Internet Option
Looking for a more affordable internet option? If you qualify for free and reduced meals you may also qualify for monthly $9.95 internet through Comcast. To learn more or apply, visit; InternetEssentials.com or Call: 1-855-846-8376.
Not sure if you qualify for free and reduced? This link will give you more info.
Please Help Our Students in Need
The "Clothe our Kids" clothing drive for local homeless and in-need students is asking for:
Athletic/sweatpants & sweatshirts in all sizes/genders from 3T to adult XXL
All sizes/genders needed for shoes/boots from toddler to adult 13
To donate, please call or text Brenda at 720-839-9218 or email atteway@gmail.com
The Loveland City Council Needs Your Input on Youth Tobacco Use and Access
Based on the utilization rates and associated public health impacts of flavored tobacco products by our youth, the Loveland City Council needs your feedback! At the April 20th City Council meeting, proposed legislation will be considered one last time before becoming a law. If adopted, the local law would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products within city limits. A ban would limit access for both youth and adults, preventing the sale of flavored tobacco at gas stations, convenience stores, tobacco shops, grocery stores and other retail locations in Loveland.
In an effort to understand how tobacco use has adversely impacted youth and their families, the City Council wants to hear from you! There are three ways to engage and provide your feedback before March 26, 2021:
Youth Survey (under 18-years)
If you are a youth member of Loveland’s community, use this link to a 10-minute survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KDJL62Q
Adult Survey (over 18-years)
If you are an adult member of Loveland’s community and either have or had a child, children or family member adversely affected by the use of tobacco/vaping, follow this link to take a 10-minute survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F7QLFHP
Remote Roundtable Discussion
Loveland community members who have been adversely impacted by tobacco use are invited to engage on the proposed tobacco regulation at an evening roundtable discussion through Zoom. Follow the link below to register:
https://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events/event-registration-forms/tobacco-discussions
Questions about the surveys and/or roundtable process can be directed to Amber Greene at 970-962-2797 or Amber.Greene@cityofloveland.org.
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If we didn't answer your question here, please feel free to contact any of us here at MVHS to help!