MVHS Students & Parents,
Thank you all for a great start to the school year. I know it has not been easy, but I applaud our community’s efforts of making the most of a difficult situation! Student attendance to our virtual classes has been strong, and it has been rejuvenating to witness our students and teachers interacting, albeit virtually.
Our top two areas that we want to ensure our families understand are Canvas and Attendance. In this letter you will find additional and pertinent information for both topics.
I know families are inundated with emails and information. Our goal is to continue to provide vital communication, and to try to not overwhelm you with “extra stuff” that can be shared at a later time.
Hoping this note finds each of you healthy and well. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns…we are here to help!
With Cougar Pride, Michael Hicks, Principal
Parents & Students - please note that daily student attendance is being taken during CDL. Every Day. Every Class Period. Even during the periods of "student directed" work time and for all periods on Wednesdays, our teachers are tracking student virtual activity through Canvas assignments, daily quizzes, form questions, email communication, etc. Students are expected to connect virtually in some way, every day and in every class.
If there is a day where your student WILL NOT be present virtually, we ask that parents call our attendance line 541-355-4415 to report the absence, just as they would if school was happening in person. Automated attendance calls are going out daily for students who missed one or more periods the day before. Our standard Attendance Policies for excuse reasons and excuse time frames (listed on page 4 of our student handbook) remain the same.
Comprehensive Distance Learning
Schedules - Copies of our daily bell schedule and the district school calendar can be found on the right hand side School Information page of the MVHS website. This page has a variety of other important resources for families.
While in distance learning, Bend-La Pine Schools is serving free Grab 'n' Go meals at 19 schools throughout our community.
The free meals are available to children age 0 to 18, Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 12:45pm. Click Here for a list of locations.
Online F&R meal applications are open for 20/21. Our district is are very excited to announce that the Oregon Student Success Act expanded income guidelines for free meal benefits. We encourage all families to apply today - Click Here for the online application.
Printed copies of the 2020-21 Family Handbook & Calendar are being mailed home this month. Download digital copies here: ENGLISH & SPANISH
2020-21 School Calendar - Bend Area and South County Schools
Check out our weekly MVHS Announcement webpage
Upcoming Dates
- Junior PSAT Registration is Open. Info online here. Reg deadline - Oct 2
- District Return to School Announcement - Oct 12
- Junior PSAT Test - Oct 17
- Second Learning Session B (periods 2, 3, 5, 6, 7B) - Oct 26
Be sure to visit the MVHS website and our Facebook page regularly to keep up to date on what is happening around campus. Go Cougs!
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