Just a reminder: The 7-12 Academic & Athletic Awards Night is tomorrow night (5/9/18) @ 6:00 pm in the High School.
Mission Valley will be staging a Mock Accident this morning with emergency vehicles and personnel attending. This is to encourage high school students to make good decisions while driving. With the start of summer and graduation activities, we would like everyone to be aware of the effects that speed, alcohol and inexperienced drivers can make.
7-11th Graders:
Final Exams information - 9th, 10th 11th Graders:
May 9th = Attendance and grade data pulled for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 9th = All Attendance Exemption Request forms are due for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 10th or 11th = Students are notified if they are exempted from Final Exams.
May 14th = Odd Periods' Final Exams
May 15th = Even Periods' Final Exams
Last Day of School - 7th through 11th Graders:
May 11th - 1/2 day of school is allowed.
JH Parents will need to call the HS office and excuse their student for the 1/2 day and tell us who will transport their student. JH students without parent permission will remain all day at school.
HS students will be released for a 1/2 day. Parent permission not required.
7th - 11th grade students may stay for lunch and then leave afterwards.
7th - 11th grade students may stay all day. Afternoon activities will be provided.
Regular buses will run in the afternoon at 3:30 PM
All Chromebooks and chargers are due during student check-out.
All fees are due during student check-out.
Seniors:
Seniors' Last Day of School and Final Exams:
May 7th = Attendance and grade data pulled for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 7th = All Attendance Exemption Request forms are due for Final Exams' Exemption Policy
May 8th or 9th = Students are notified if they are exempted from Final Exams.
May 10th = Final Exams
May 11th = Seniors' last day. Check-out process and graduation practice. Seniors released afterwards.
All Chromebooks and chargers are due during student check-out.
Seniors may purchase a Chromebook for $50.
All fees are due during student check-out.
May 7-11th is National Teacher Appreciation Week!
“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions.” Author Unknown
Spring Time is a busy time so here are some reminders about upcoming events and other items.
1) Today is the last day to complete the survey regarding the Random Drug Testing Policy that is being considered by the USD 330 Board of Education. If you have not completed the survey you can still do so by clicking on this link https://bit.ly/2F04Qpm
2) The 7-12 Site Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow May 7th @ 5:30 p.m.
3) The Mission Valley 7-12 Fine Arts night is scheduled for tomorrow May 7th @ 7:00 p.m.
4) Parent(s) of current students who are out-of-district and wanting to attend USD 330 for the 2018-2019 school year need to complete the Request for Re-admittance. Please submit the form to the building administrator of your child by May 16th. Here is a link to the form Out-Of-District {18-19 Re-admittance} Forms can also be picked up at each of the administrative offices.
5) Monday, May 14th is the Elementary Field Day (KG-2nd begin at 9:00 a.m.) (3rd-5th begin at 1:00 p.m.)
6) Friday, May 18th @ 7:00 p.m. is 8th Grade Promotion
7) Sunday, May 20th @ 2:00 p.m. is HS Graduation
8) Beginning Monday, May 21st 89th Street will be closed between the Wabaunsee-Shawnee County line and Crawford Road. The road projected is expected to last 6-8 weeks. For additional information please contact the Shawnee County Road & Bridge Department.
The road construction on 89th street between Crawford and Harveyville road will not start until May 21st, and will take approximately 6-8 weeks.
The 3rd-6th Graders left this morning with a flurry of excitement on their way to "Day at the K". They will participate in a variety of events planned for those attending this special school day sponsored by the Royals. We would also like to thank all those who helped with donations to send our students on this amazing experience.
Due to the high confidence from the National Weather Service regarding the timing of the potentially dangerous inclement weather expected in our area this afternoon, ALL after school practices and activities at Mission Valley are cancelled for today (5-2-18}.
Due to the high probability of severe and potentially dangerous weather in the area this evening, the Fine Arts Night and JH-HS Site Council meeting have been cancelled for tonight. Both activities have been rescheduled for Monday, May 7th with the Site Council meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Fine Arts Night starting at 7:00 p.m.
It is not too late to sign-up for the Maisie 5k on Saturday, May 12th. This is a 5k for the Eskridge Pool, and is a very family friendly event. We have kids age 4-18 and adults from 19--70 coming out to be a part of the event. All proceeds go back to the Maisie DeVore community pool. The pool is open all summer, free of charge to anyone. This is made possible through events such as this and the big Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride. If you would like to sign up, please contact Kelly Hoelting @ khoeling@mv330.org or 866-557-6686.
On Thursday, our 3-6th graders will be going to Kaufman Stadium for the Day @ the K. These students and teachers raised the money to provide them with this excellent experience. Information has been sent home, but in case you missed it, it is attached.
We would like to invite everyone to the 2nd grades Wax Museum, tomorrow, May 2 from 1:30-3:00, in the old gym. The students have been working incredibly hard these last 6 weeks and are excited to perform for you. You will see some familiar characters that have been done in the past as well as some new ones we have not done before.
We would like to Congratulate Bill Clark on his Administrator of the Year Award from the State Council for Exceptional Children. He received his award certificate and plaque at a luncheon on April 23rd. This honors him for his dedication and support of students with disabilities. Congratulations Bill!!!
Dear Parents of HS Athletes,
Mission Valley High School partners with Cotton O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to provide athletic training services for our school.
This year, Cotton O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine of Topeka is offering a high school ‘Sports Physical Day’ from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018. This event is open only to students entering grades 9 through 12 in the 2018-2019 school year, who attend a school where Cotton O’Neil provides the athletic training services.
There is no appointment needed, and the cost of the physical is $20. Cotton O’Neil will be donating half of that cost back to us to use for athletic training services.
Students who participate in this ‘Sports Physical Day’ will be seen by board-certified sports medicine physicians. Should a student need a referral for a cardiology check, the Cotton O’Neil pediatric cardiologist will be on site as well.
This is a great opportunity to check something off your to-do list before the next school year, and this physical will be good for all of next school year.
If you have additional questions, please call the Michael Ramirez with Cotton O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at (785) 354-5910, or Rod Hasenbank at 866-557-6686.
Here are our Super Viking's for the week of April 16-20. Congratulations!
Brent Coat - Mrs. McGann Candy
Brooke Long - Mrs. Aldape Candy
Raven Sage - Mrs. Bergin = Parking / Candy
Thank you to all who joined our Elementary students today for Grandparent's Day and the Talent Show. We served over 200 grandparents for lunch.
The 2016-2017 Elementary Yearbooks were in and are already out of stock due to the high demand. This years yearbook is "bigger and better" and we want to make sure everyone that would like to order one has the chance. If you are interested in ordering a copy please reserve a copy with the Elementary Office. Delivery is set for April 26-May 2. They are $12.00.
Mission Valley Parents & Families,
On Friday, April 20th another National Student Walkout Day has been planned. From around the country, plans indicate that the event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue through the end of the school day. We understand that the purpose of the school walkout is to remember the innocent victims of school violence and to raise the awareness of school safety.
As a school district, we are not encouraging or discouraging students to participate. It is possible that some students at Mission Valley may want to participate in this nationwide event. USD 330 encourages parents and their children to have discussions about this event and believes the decision to participate in the April 20th walkout should be left to individual families.
On April 20, parents must contact the school administrative office in advance to excuse their student. All classes and school-related activities will continue on their normal schedule. USD 330 will not provide a designated, supervised area for students to gather at on school property. If students walkout of class at 10:00 a.m. they will need to follow normal school process to check-out, exit the building, and leave school property.
Again, advance notification from parents is required for students to be excused from classes missed. School attendance and absence policies will be followed. Information about attendance and absences can be located in the Student Handbook which can be found on the district website and mobile app.
Thank you for your continued support of USD 330 Mission Valley. We are looking forward to having a GREAT and PRODUCTIVE final weeks of the 2017-2018 school year.
Go VIKINGS!!!
We would like to congratulate and recognize our FCCLA winners and National Qualifiers who attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference earlier this week.
1--Emma Boyd retired as a state officer
2--Megan Deters and Alex Pickett were inducted to serve as Kansas FCCLA State Peer Education Members
3--Emma Gustin, STAR Event--Focus on Children, Sr., Gold, National Qualifier
4--Sydney Gleason, STAR Event--Teach and Train, Sr., Gold, National Qualifier
5--Kiki Widau & Paige Sims, STAR Event--Life Event Planning, Jr., Silver, National Qualifier
6--Cheyenne Bishop, STAR Event--Chapter Service Project, Sr., Gold, National Qualifier
7--Emma Boyd, State Leadership Educational Opportunity Project--Toward New Horizons, Red Placing (1st)
8--Brogan Area, State Leadership Educational Opportunity Project--FCCLA 101, White Placing (2nd)
9--Austin McGonnell & Angela Akerstrom, State Leadership Educational Opportunity Project--FCCLA
101, Black Placing (3rd)
10--STAR Event National Qualifiers--Paige, Kiki, Sydney, Cheyenne, and Emma
