Middle School Weekly Update

Week of December 11 – 15

Monday, December 11

  • Toys for Tots carpool collection by MV Arts teams
    New, unwrapped toys will be collected in Upper Campus carpools through Wednesday. Use this Amazon wishlist, but please bring toys to school rather than sending directly to Toys for Tots. Additionally, the School is partnering again with MV seventh grader Ona Oli and her toy company Beautiful Curly Me to provide a convenient and affordable alternative to gift toys to children in need. Visit the donation page here to purchase discounted dolls and/or puzzles to be delivered directly to the School on your behalf.

Tuesday, December 12

  • Dress Down Day: Holiday Pajamas – pajama pants or uniform bottoms (In support of MS Athletics, all MS students will have a dress down day sponsored by Stang Gang. All students are encouraged to stay and support the MS Boys and Girls Basketballs games after school.)
  • Toys for Tots carpool collection by MV Boys and Girls Basketball teams

Wednesday, December 13

  • Toys for Tots carpool collection by MV Swim and Dive teams
  • 7:30 – 8:30 am – Girl Talk Meeting | MS Cafeteria
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am – Combined MS/US Toys for Tots Celebration Chapel | UC Gym
    Parents are invited to attend chapel to witness the outpouring of selfless generosity.
  • 3:30 – 5:00 pm – MS Winter Comedy Show Auditions

Thursday, December 14

  • 3:30 – 5:00 pm MS Winter Comedy Show Auditions

Friday, December 15

  • 3:30 – 5:00 pm MS Winter Comedy Show Audition

Saturday, December 16

  • 9:00 – 11:00 am – Holiday Shopping Hours | Made in MV Spirit Shop

Coming Up

Monday, December 18

  • Dress Down Day: Favorite holiday themes/patterns/colors (uniform bottoms)
  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Upper Campus Learning Showcase “Home for the Holidays” | Upper and Middle School Buildings
    A Learning Exhibition and Jingle Jamboree will feature music from the Fabulous Mustangs and Vernon Vocals, a VR Snowman, the chance the make holiday cards and ornaments, and a 2D Boutique installation, with hot chocolate and a cookie decorating station.

Tuesday, December 19

  • Dress Down Day: Favorite holiday movie

Wednesday, December 20 – EARLY RELEASE

  • Dress Down Day: Holiday Pajamas (pajama pants or uniform bottoms)
  • 10:55 – 11:45 am Middle School Holiday Assembly & Light Ceremony | UC Gym
  • 11:45 pm – Middle School Early Release (please note revised timing)

December 21 – January 3: Winter Break

Thursday, January 4: Students Return

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January 12: Parent University: Digital Wellness led by Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer of Bark, sharing practical strategies, conversation starters, and resources for mentoring children as they navigate an increasingly digital world. RSVP

February 20 and 21: Special Speaker Series featuring Phyllis Fagell, LCPC is a licensed mental health therapist at Chrysalis Group and certified school counselor at Landon School in Maryland. She’s the author of “MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS, The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help” (Hachette, August 2019) and “MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERPOWERS, Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times” (Hachette, August 2023). Phyllis also is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and other national publications, including CNN and U.S. News & World Report, and her ideas have been shared in outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, and NPR.

April 4: Taste of MV hosted by the MVGlobal Parent Group – MV parents with strong international affiliations in partnership with the IDEA team. At this event families will showcase their national heritage through food, cultural performances, educational displays, and more. All members of the MV Community are invited to join MVGlobal as we grow in awareness and share our international diversity.

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September 11, 2023

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September 11 – 15

Monday, September 11

Thursday, September 14

  • MS Fall Sports Recognition Day | Ron Hill Field
    MS Athletes will be recognized during halftime of the 7/8 football game vs. North Cobb Christian. Coaches and athletes line up at the scoreboard at 4:15. Contact Rita Williams with questions.

Coming Up

Tuesday, September 19

  • 8:00 – 9:30 am – ERB Milestone Assessment
  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – MVPN Event: Parent Volunteer Info Session | LC Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, September 20 (Late start for students )

  • 8:30 – 10:00 am – Uniform Resale (spirit wear, too) | MS Lightbox
  • 9:10 am – Carpool begins
  • 9:30 am – Classes begin

Thursday, September 21

  • 8:00 – 9:30 am – ERB Milestone Assessment
  • 8:30 – 9:45 am – Q&A with Kristy | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall

Friday, September 22

  • 8:15 – 9:15 am – Men of Mount Vernon Informational Coffee | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
    Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends, and male role models are invited to attend a fellowship coffee directly after carpool to learn more about the Men of Mount Vernon program and how to get involved.

Saturday, September 23

  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Rock the Block IDEA Tailgate to connect through the Inclusion Network: Affinity & Alliance Programs for MVGlobal, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Native Spanish Speakers
  • 7:00 – 10:00 pm – Rock the Block Parent Social | Ron Hill Field

Tuesday, September 26

  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Kristy’s Speaker Series: Q&A with Reece Blankenship and Screening of SPELLERS
    Mantra: Help Me See What You See
    In partnership with Autism non-profit organization Reclif Community, Mount Vernon will host a screening of SPELLERS – the film, to inform families and faculty/staff of the ground-breaking communication process for non-verbal individuals with autism who now use a letterboard to communicate.After the film, special guest, Reece Blankenship – (uncle of MV students Rhodes & Ives Sniker) will show us how the letterboard works and demonstrate how children who have been locked in their bodies without the ability to communicate can now share their thoughts, feelings, and desires. “We were in there the entire time,” Reece says. Braves player and nominee for the MLB Roberto Clemente award Matt Olson, a huge supporter of this mission and best friend to Reece, will share his message of hope and impact through video. RSVP here.

Wednesday, September 27

  • 8:15 – 8:45 am | MV Siblings Admissions – Informational Meeting | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
    Join the Admissions Team for an informational session if you are considering submitting an admissions application for a current Mount Vernon student’s sibling this year. RSVP here.

Friday, September 29

  • 4:00 pm – Homecoming Football Game vs. Elbert County

September 4, 2023

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Monday, September 4

  • No School

Wednesday, September 6

  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – Upper Campus MVPN Connection Coffee | Middle School Lightbox
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am – Guest Speaker, Tensley Almand President & CEO Atlanta Mission
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Middle School Student Portraits, wear dress uniform

Coming Up

September 11 – 15

  • Fall Impact Drive – Snack collection during morning carpool

Thursday, September 14

  • MS Fall Sports Recognition Day | Ron Hill Field
    MS Athletes will be recognized during halftime of the 7/8 football game vs. North Cobb Christian. Coaches and athletes line up at the scoreboard at 4:15. Contact Rita Williams with questions.

Wednesday, September 20 (Late start for students )

  • 8:30 – 10:00 am – Uniform Resale (spirit wear, too) | MS Lightbox
  • 9:10 am – Carpool begins
  • 9:30 am – Classes begin

Thursday, September 21

  • 8:30 – 9:45 am – Q&A with Kristy | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall

Friday, September 22

  • 8:15 – 9:15 am – Men of Mount Vernon Informational Coffee | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
    Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends, and male role models are invited to attend a fellowship coffee directly after carpool to learn more about the Men of Mount Vernon program and how to get involved.

August 28, 2023

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Monday, August 28

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box
  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Grade 6 Family Night | Middle School Overlook

Tuesday, August 29

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Wednesday, August 30

  • 8:00 – 8:30 am – MS Chapel
  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Thursday, August 31

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Friday, September 1 – Early Release

  • 8:00 – 9:00 am – MV Cares Meeting | Lower Campus Gailey Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:50 am | MS Sports & Arts Pep Rally
  • 12:00 pm – Early Release
  • 4:30 pm – Varsity Football vs. Mt. Paran at Home

Coming Up

Monday, September 4

  • No School

Wednesday, September 6

  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – Upper Campus MVPN Connection Coffee | Middle School Lightbox
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am – Guest Speaker, Tensley Almand President & CEO Atlanta Mission
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Middle School Student Portraits, wear dress uniform

September 11 – 15

  • Fall Impact Drive – Snack collection during morning carpool

September 14

  • MS Fall Sports Recognition Day | Ron Hill Field
    MS Athletes will be recognized during halftime of the 7/8 football game vs. North Cobb Christian. Coaches and athletes line up at the scoreboard at 4:15. Contact Rita Williams with questions.

August 21, 2023

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Monday, August 21

  • Grades 6 – 8 Family Share Conferences

Wednesday, August 23

  • 8:00 – 8:30 am – Chapel
  • 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Dance Team Auditions

Thursday, August 24

  • 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Dance Team Auditions
  • 4:00 – 7:30 pm – MVPN Grandparent Movie Outing | Sandy Springs Cinema

Friday, August 25
**Students are asked to wear their Impact Ready spirit shirts given to them at Orientation

  • 9:00 – 11:00 am – MVPN Volunteer Fair | Middle School Walkway
  • 10:00 – 10:45 am – Upper Campus Convocation – families are welcome to attend | Upper Campus Gym

Coming Up

Monday, August 28

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box
  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Grade 6 Family Night | Middle School Overlook

Tuesday, August 29

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Wednesday, August 30

  • 8:00 – 8:30 am – MS Chapel
  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Thursday, August 31

  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm – MS Fall Play “SHH” Auditions | Upper School Black Box

Friday, September 1 – Early Release

  • 8:00 – 9:00 am – MV Cares Meeting| Lower Campus Gailey Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:50 am | MS Sports & Arts Pep Rally
  • 12:00 pm – Early Release

Monday, September 4

  • No School

Wednesday, September 6

  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – Upper Campus Connection Coffee
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am – Guest Speaker, Tensley Almand President & CEO Atlanta Mission
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Middle School Student Portraits, wear dress uniform

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