MCCV Newsletter April 12, 2019
Keeping Families Connected
April Events
Next Newsletter 4/26/19
PLEASE NOTE that our 2019-2020 Calendar has been amended. Our new start date is Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Click here to see the 2019-2020 calendar.
April/May 2019
State Testing Window (CAASPP)(Grades 3-8)
April 15-19
8th Grade Trip
April 15
3:05-3:35pm, Homework Club (Grades 4-6) *Now on Mondays*
April 18
Poem in Your Pocket Day - Bring a poem to share with your friends at school
(https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day)
April 18
6:00pm, Ed Foundation Meeting - Library
April 22
3:05-3:35pm, Homework Club (Grades 4-6)
April 24
8:30am - Noon, Art in the Quad at MCCV
April 24
7:00pm, Westside Band Festival (Grades 4-12) - Petaluma High School Gym
April 25
3:15-4:15pm, Advisory Council
April 26
5:30-7:30pm, PTA Skate Night
April 29
3:05-3:35pm, Homework Club (Grades 4-6)
Future Events
May 6 - Homework Club
May 6 - MCCV Spring Concert (Grades 4-5) Click here for more information
May 6-10 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - Brewsters Dine and Donate
May 9 - Ed Foundation Meeting
May 13 - Homework Club
May 14 - Westside Relays (Grades 5+6)
May 16 - Ed Foundation Meeting
May 16 - MCCV Open House
May 17 - Library Closes
May 20 - Homework Club
May 20-31 - Summer Book Checkout in the Library
May 20 - FCVL Meeting
May 22 - Volunteer Breakfast
May 24 - Morton's Warm Springs (Grades 6-8)
May 24 - Middle School Dance
May 27 - Memorial Day, No School
May 30 - 8th Grade Promotion
May 31 - Last day of school (K-8 noon dismissal, no lunch served)
SCHOOL NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS TO MOLLY HUFF - ADVANCING TO STATE SPELLING CHAMPIONSHIP ON MAY 4
ORDER YOUR MCCV YEARBOOK TODAY!
DUE DATE EXTENDED TO: APRIL 30
Capture the memories at Mary Collins School. With candid photos of students in all grade levels, this year's yearbook is the perfect way to preserve your child's school year memories. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase this year's yearbook. Please order today be completing the yearbook order from below and return it to the office or your teacher along with your payment of $12.00.
HOMEWORK CLUB MOVING TO MONDAYS
Beginning on Monday, April 15 and through May 20, Homework Club for grades 4-6 will be held on Mondays from 3:05-3:35pm with Mr. Wicks or Mr. Watts. Please sign up in the office to attend Homework Club. Thank you!
ART IN THE QUAD - APRIL 24
We are pleased to let you know that on Wednesday morning, April 24, parents, friends, and experts in our community who are involved in the arts or make their living in the arts will be sharing their passions with our students. A special thank you to retired teachers, Gena Richman and Lisa Damico, for organizing this amazing day for us here at MCCV.
MCCV SKATE NIGHT
WESTSIDE BAND FESTIVAL (Grades 4-12)
Petaluma City Schools Elementary Music Department
SAVE THE DATE! WESTSIDE BAND FESTIVAL!
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:00 PM
Petaluma High School Gym
Dear Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Band Students,
We are very happy to invite your child to participate in this year’s Westside Band Festival to be
held at the Petaluma High School Gymnasium. We encourage both you and your son or daughter to attend this special evening in which your young musician will have the exciting opportunity to hear music played by our junior and senior high school bands, and to join them in performing the Grand Finale. In order for your student to participate in this wonderful event, please complete the bottom portion of this letter and have your student return it to their music teacher during their next music class.
When and Where: April 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM, (arrive at 6:30 PM), at the PHS Gym
What songs to prepare: Power Rock, Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance, The Might of Hercules and
Let’s Go Band!
What to bring: Instrument, music and stand. Trumpet and Trombone students need to
leave their instrument cases in the car.
What to wear: Students can wear their school wear (tee-shirts) or colors, black and white
or something appropriate that makes them feel special.
What time to arrive: Students should be in their seats by 6:30 PM. Please plan to arrive early to allow for parking. The concert will last approximately one hour.
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019, 07:00 PM
Petaluma High School Gym, Fair Street, Petaluma, CA, USA
WAYS TO SUPPORT MARY COLLINS SCHOOL
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
- The Educational Foundation (can pay salaries + more) Co-Chairs Amy Cohen (amycohen339@gmail.com) and Megan Malone (meg@maloneweb.com). Think: Environmental education, music program, Spanish and middle school electives.
- The PTA (supports non-salary needs on campus) President Jen Stoneman,(jenstoneman@juno.com). Think: Classroom Supplies, Mentor Reading, Field Trips.
- Friends of Cherry Valley Library (supports the library) President Sonia Pai, (spai3@yahoo.com). Think: Librarian's Salary, Library Books, Technology.
These three groups hold community events, coordinate fundraisers, write grants and work tirelessly, all for the benefit of our children. Click here for a one page description of these three organizations.
It would be so wonderful for YOU to work with one of these organizations. Don't be shy! You don't have to jump in as President! We are looking for brainstormers, worker bees, and helping us plan for the future. Email one of the presidents above and get involved today!
UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS
- PCS Five Minute Film Festival - April 20, 2019
- Butter and Egg Days Parade - April 27, 2019
Click here for more Information
Petaluma Educational Foundation
Exciting Things Are Happening at PEF!
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PEF's ALPHABET SOUP BENEFIT THRIFT STORES
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - DELIVERY & PICK UP SERVICES AVAILABLE!
Support all local K-12 public, private & charter schools in the Petaluma area when you
SHOP - DONATE - VOLUNTEER at our Alphabet Soup Stores in downtown Petaluma.
Visit our Alphabet Soup Clothing Boutique and Alphabet Soup @ Home Stores where your purchases are truly making a difference in our community through the mission of PEF.
Alphabet Soup Clothing Boutique - 217 Western Avenue
Alphabet Soup @ Home Store - 203 Western Avenue
707.778.4818
PETALUMA REGIONAL LIBRARY
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
- April 17 - Restorative Justice Practices on School Campuses at CGHS Click for flyer
- May 2 - Free Immigration Workshop/Taller Gratuito de Immigracion - Click for flyer
- May 18 - Studysync Video Audition (Ages 12-19) - Click for flyer
- June 3–August 23 - Schulz Museum Summer Camps - Click for flyer
- June 17-22 - River Town Racers, Intro to Coed Kayak Racing (Ages 11-17) - Click for flyer
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Email: aderby@petk12.org
Website: http://www.cherryvalleyschool.org/
Location: 1001 Cherry Street, Petaluma, CA, USA
Phone: (707)778-4740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176049169161240/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @MCCherryValley