Tuesday, May 24, 2016

"I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to his or her fellow human beings ."

Attention all MVMS citizens.  Do you think we need to change our world for the better?  Do you wish politicians would come up with better ideas for doing so?  Well, here is your chance to weigh in on some great ideas about how to address big issues.  7th graders are calling on you to participate in our “Vote for Change” mock election this week.  Flex your electoral muscle and cast your vote on our 23 propositions to make the world a better place.  Your Panther Time teachers will pass out ballots today and you can turn yours back in to your Panther Time teacher OR drop it off in the red ballot box in the library anytime before this Friday, May 27.  If you want to know more about these 23 different ballot initiatives, stop by the library and check out the projects on display, or ask your Panther Time teacher for a copy of the Voter Information Guide. 

Students, we understand that as it gets warmer, you all want to dress cooler. But, please remember to adhere to the dress code policy and dress respectably for the learning environment. This means that all logos on clothes must be appropriate for school (no references to drugs, alcohol, violence, hate speech, and/or offensive remarks).  T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, or tops must cover midriffs/torsos and undergarments.  Pants need to be school appropriate (no pajamas or sagging), while shorts, skirts, and dresses must be school appropriate length which is no higher than mid-thigh.

Students – this is a reminder that cellphones must be turned off from the first bell of the day to the last bell of the day.  Students are not allowed to walk around or be in class with earbuds in their ears or attached to their phone for any reason.  If a teacher asks you to use earbuds to access something on an iPad, remove them when you are done. Students who are seen wearing earbuds, listening to music, receiving or sending text messages, or on social media, will have their cellphones confiscated according to the cellphone policy.  The only exception to this policy is if 1) a teacher has asked you to turn on your phone to access an educational resource or textbook – without earbuds, and 2) if there is a medical reason that the cellphone needs to be on and in a pocket or on a desk.   8th grade students with iPads should only use their iPad to access textbooks, audiobooks, educational apps and resources.

Attention students! The Kiddo! Family Carnival opens this Friday May 27, and will be open for the whole Memorial Day Weekend. Come ride the Zipper, the Sizzler, or the Typhoon, if you dare!  Remind your parents that advance discount tickets are on sale for $25 at the Kiddo! office every day this week, until 3:30 PM, while supplies last. See you at the Carnival!