MPHS Cougar Connection
November 18, 2020
Upcoming Events at MPHS
- November 20-6:59 PM Fine Arts Virtual Performances using this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylMY15O1-7LqBRus_3qblg
- November 25-27-Fall Break
- December 8-Winter Sports Practices Begin (please make sure to have submitted a physical and have registered for your sport. Please contact your coach for more information)
- December 11-Quarter 2 Interim
Good Morning MP Episode #7!
Governor's School Interest Form for the 2021-2022 School Year
Sophomores who are interested in a focused study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at George Mason University: Manassas Campus and are scheduled to take Pre-Calculus Honors and Chemistry Honors this year are encouraged to complete the 2021-22 Governor’s School Interest form using the link below. The deadline for completion is Monday, November 23rd.
Please contact Ms. Watson via email at cindy.watson@mpark.net should you have any questions.
Interest form: https://forms.gle/2bNntaDhmrSigSPy8
Course Selection for 2021-2022
It is hard to believe that planning for the 2021-2022 school year has begun and course selection is here! Please see the timeline below outlining the process that we will be using this school year:
- November 19th: Course selection resource site available. Students are expected to begin course planning by completing a graduation checklist, reviewing the course catalog, and using course selection worksheets provided:
- Course selection site :https://bit.ly/mphscourseselect
- Course Catalog: https://bit.ly/mphscourses
- November 30th: Course selection Google Forms will open for submissions. Forms can be found on the course selection resource site.
- November 30th-December 18th: School Counselors will hold office hours on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays for course selection support. Zoom links can be located on course selection site.
Please note that course selection is not intended to be completed during class time and students are encouraged to use the resources provided. The course selection site was created to provide students and families everything they need to complete course selection.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school counselor:
Ms. Quinones (jasmin.quinones@mpark.net) A-GOM
Mr. Gillespie (bradley.gillespie@mpark.net) GON-PAC
Ms. Watson (cindy.watson@mpark.net) PAD-Z
MPCS SCHOOL BOARD MODIFIES RETURN-TO-SCHOOL DATES
Manassas Park City School Board Monday night unanimously in a 4-0 vote approved a return to virtual instruction for all students and a revised rollout to a hybrid model of teaching and learning.
All students will return to a virtual learning environment on Monday, November 23, 2020. The revised timeline for a return to a hybrid model of teaching and learning will remain tentative and conditions-based, and is now scheduled for the following dates:
Cougar Elementary School, PreK-2, SPED
and Level 1 English language learners: January 19, 2021
Manassas Park Elementary School: February 2, 2021
Manassas Park Middle School: February 16, 2021
Manassas Park High School: February 16, 2021
Climbing metrics in the area warranted a reexamination of how many individuals should frequent MCPS buildings. While the division remains confident in the success of its mitigation strategies, the desire to stay ahead of any potential outbreak in the division directed the revision in in-person return dates.
You will soon be receiving a link to complete your child's second semester preference of virtual or hybrid. To complete the survey, you'll need to access and use the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Here are directions to create and access this: https://www.mpark.net/parents/directions-for-parent-portal
Technology Support
If your child is experiencing any technology trouble, please email it.support@mpark.net. They will assist with any technology needs and repairs.
If you need a Wifi hotspot, they are available! Please email it.support@mpark.net to arrange a pick up at MPHS.
Principal Pam Kalso
Email: pam.kalso@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 8200 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, VA, USA
Phone: 7033619131
Twitter: @PrincipalKalso