MVES Newsletter
February 3, 2023
Upcoming Events
February
7- 2nd Grade to Explore More Children's Museum
17- 4th grade Field Trip to JMU Orchestra
21- Class Pictures
22- VA Wildlife Assembly
Superintendent Search Survey
The School Board of Rockingham County Public Schools invites parents, staff, students and community members to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent Search. The survey, being conducted by the School Board's search firm, BWP and Associates, will remain open from January 30 to February 12, 2023. To participate, please click here.
School Board Announces Dates for Community Forums for Superintendent Search
The Rockingham County School Board invites all community members to participate in a meeting with the consultants from BWP & Associates to help identify characteristics sought in the new superintendent. The community is invited to attend one of the four following public open forums scheduled on:
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
East Rockingham High School – Library 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Spotswood High School - Library 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Broadway High School - Lecture Room 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Turner Ashby High School – Library 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Text Notifications
Items Needed
We are always in need of individual snack bag items, fruit/applesauce cups and 1 pound bags of white rice or dry beans to go in our food bags that are packed weekly and sent home with students in need. We are also needing any plastic bags that do not have holes in them to pack these items. You may drop items off in the MVES office. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
Classroom Group Photos
Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are now on sale for $20! You can purchase a yearbook online OR by cash or check. Please fill out the order form and return to school with payment or you may use the link below to purchase a yearbook online. The deadline to order a yearbook is March 3, 2023. We do not order extra yearbooks, so please order by the deadline if you would like one!
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Registration will be on March 7 from 9:00-3:00 and March 8 from 9:00-6:00.
PRE-K SCREENINGS
children who will be five (4) years old on or before September 30, 2023
-Birth Certificate
-Proof of Residency
-Proof of Income for everyone working in the household
Once all information is provided, you will receive a scheduled screening appointment for a later date to see if your child qualifies for our program.
KINDERGARTEN
We encourage families to complete the registration online using the link that will be provided on our website www.rcps.net starting March 7th (Be sure to select 2023-24 school year). If you are unable to access the online registration form, you may stop by Mountain View on March 7 from 9:00-3:00 or March 8 from 9:00-6:00 and we will gladly assist you.
Required paperwork due upon registration:
Kindergarten
children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023
-Birth Certificate
-Proof of Residency
Please provide the information listed above on the designated dates and times or you may submit it to our registration email mvesregistration@rockingham.k12.va.us
NOTE: A copy of a current physical examination form and a complete immunization record MUST be provided before a child begins school.
Attendance
Parent Portal
The parent portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their children in one place, their grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and teacher comments for each school your children attend.
Parents need to contact the school to get access information to create an account in PowerSchool.