Upper School Weekly Update
Week of September 18 – 22
Monday, September 18
- Milepost grades are viewable in Veracross Parent Portal
Tuesday, September 19
- 8:30 – 9:30 am – MVPN Event: Parent Volunteer Info Session | LC Fellowship Hall
RSVP here
Wednesday, September 20
- Upper School iLearning Day: Students will complete individualized learning remotely. Campus will be open for students who prefer to work at school. See here for more information.
- 8:30 – 10:00 am – Uniform Resale (spirit wear, too) | MS Lightbox
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – US Teachers available for 1:1 conferences with families
Thursday, September 21
- 8:30 – 9:45 am – Q&A with Kristy | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – National Honor Society Inductions
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. RSVP here.
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
Coming Up
September 25 – 29 | Homecoming Week
Upper School Dress Up Days
- Monday: Barbieheimer
- Tuesday: Taylor Swift Eras
- Wednesday: Minion Day
- Thursday: Welcome to the Jungle
- Friday: Mamma Mia
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. - 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Arts Honor Society Induction Ceremony | US Learning Stairs
Friday, September 29
- 4:00 pm – Homecoming Football Game vs. Elbert County
Watch the game with friends while tailgating under a tent
MADE in MV Pop Shop – Volunteer to help
Saturday, September 30
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Homecoming Dance | US Cafe
Wednesday, October 4
- 7:30 – 8:15 am – Senior Breakfast
- 8:30 – 9:30 am – Upper Campus MVPN Connection Coffee | MS Lightbox
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Upper School Open House
Thursday, October 5
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm – College Panel Night | US 2 South Learning Studio
Visit with Purdue, Vanderbilt, Emerson College, and TCU
RSVP here.
October 6 – 9
- No School – Fall Break
Communication Archive
September 11, 2023
Your Subtitle Goes Here
- Fall Impact Drive – Snack collection during morning carpool
Wednesday, September 13
- 8:45 – 9:15 am – US Parent Connection with Trish, Topic: Flexible Learning & iLearning Day | US Art Studio S100
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Interim ZOOM Session: WorldStrides Travel Registration Assistance
Meeting ID: 825 7875 1799 / Passcode: interim
Friday, September 15
- Last day to register for AP exams
Coming Up
Monday, September 18
- Milepost grades are viewable in Veracross Parent Portal
Tuesday, September 19
- 8:30 – 9:30 am – MVPN Event: Parent Volunteer Info Session | LC Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, September 20
- Upper School i Learning Day: Students will complete individualized learning remotely. Campus will be open for students who prefer to work at school. See here for more information.
- 8:30 – 10:00 am – Uniform Resale (spirit wear, too) | MS Lightbox
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – US Teachers available for 1:1 conferences with families
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.
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
Saturday, September 30
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Homecoming Dance | US Cafe
September 4, 2023
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- No School
Tuesday, September 5
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2025
Wednesday, September 6
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2026
- 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
Thursday, September 7
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2027
Friday, September 8
- Final Interim Trip Rosters Shared
Coming Up
September 11 – 15
- Fall Impact Drive – Snack collection during morning carpool
Wednesday, September 13
- 8:45 – 9:15 am – US Parent Connection with Trish
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Interim: Travel Registration Zoom Help Session (WorldStrides will offer a virtual help session for families who need support registering on the WorldStrides portal)
Friday, September 15
- Last day to register for AP exams
Monday, September 18
- Milepost grades are viewable in Veracross Parent Portal
Wednesday, September 20
- Upper School i Learning Day: Students will complete individualized learning remotely. Campus will be open for students who prefer to work at school. More information coming soon.
- 8:30 – 10:00 am – Uniform Resale (spirit wear, too) | MS Lightbox
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – US Teachers available for 1:1 conferences with families
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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- 8:15 am – 3:15 pm – Grades 9 – 11 Student Portraits, wear dress uniform
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – Chapel
Friday, September 1 – Early Release
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2024
- 8:00 – 9:00 am – MV Cares Meeting | Lower Campus Gailey Hall
- 11:45 am – Early Release
- 4:30 pm – Varsity Football vs. Mt. Paran at Home
Coming Up
Monday, September 4
- No School
Tuesday, September 5
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2025
Wednesday, September 6
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2026
- 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
Thursday, September 7
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2027
Friday, September 8
- Final Interim Trip Rosters Shared
September 11 – 15
- Fall Impact Drive – Snack collection during morning carpool
August 21, 2023
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- 8:30 – 9:15 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grades 11 & 12
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – US Chapel
- 10:00 – 10:45 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grade 10
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm – US Interim Informational Meeting for Parents & Guardians | US Learning Stairs
Thursday, August 24
- 8:30 – 9:15 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grade 9
- 4:00 – 7:30 pm – MVPN Grandparent Movie Outing | Sandy Springs Cinema
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Senior Parent Kickoff Dinner | Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
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
Sunday, August 27
- Interim Financial Aid Applications Due
Coming Up
Wednesday, August 30
- 8:15 am – 3:15 pm – Grades 9 – 11 Student Portraits, wear dress uniform
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – Chapel
Friday, September 1 – Early Release
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2024
- 8:00 – 9:00 am – MV Cares Meeting | Lower Campus Gailey Hall
- 11:45 am – Early Release
Monday, September 4
- No School
Tuesday, September 5
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2025
Wednesday, September 6
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2026
- 8:30 – 9:30 am – Upper Campus Connection Coffee | Middle School Lightbox
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – Guest Speaker, Tensley Almand President & CEO Atlanta Mission
Thursday, September 7
- Interim Travel Registration – Class of 2027
August 14, 2023
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Monday, August 14
- 8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Made in MV Spirit Shop Open
Tuesday, August 15
- First Day of School
- 3:30 pm – Fall Sports Photo Day (Team and Individual)
Wednesday, August 16
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – US Chapel
Thursday, August 17
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Dance Company Make-up Auditions
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Fall Play, “SHH” Auditions / US Black Box
Friday, August 18
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – US Interim Reveal
- 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Fall Play, “SHH” Auditions / US Black Box
- 4:30 – 6:00 pm – Made in MV Pop Up Shop
- 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Varsity Football Home Game vs Wesleyan and MV BBQ
Saturday, August 19
- 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Visual/ Digital Arts Bootcamp
Coming Up
Wednesday, August 23
- 8:30 – 9:15 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grades 11 & 12
- 9:30 – 10:00 am – US Chapel
- 10:00 – 10:45 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grade 10
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm – US Interim Informational Meeting for Parents & Guardians / US Learning Stairs
Thursday, August 24
- 8:30 – 9:15 am – iD Parent Coffee | Grade 9
- 4:00 – 7:30 pm – MVPN Grandparent Movie Outing / Sandy Springs Cinema
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Senior Parent Kickoff Dinner / Lower Campus Fellowship Hall
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
Wednesday, August 30
- 8:15 am – 3:15 pm – Grades 9 – 11 Student Portraits, wear dress uniform
Friday, September 1
- 11:45 am – Early Release
Monday, September 4
- No School
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