Social media and technology have helped bring the world closer as we build our social networks, especially during the pandemic. But, there are dangers that we need to understand and be aware of to keep up with our children. Erika Ewing, a social media expert and social rights advocate, will give an enlightening presentation for parents of students of all ages – from elementary school to high school. She will teach parents about the positives and negatives of using social media platforms and other technologies, such as cell phones for texting.
In order to help you support your child in using the district’s learning management system Schoology, we have created a path for you to have your own Schoology account that you can use to monitor your child’s schoolwork. You would set up your account using a browser but then can later access it through the Schoology App. Creating a Schoology account is What Is Schoology? Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected. A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to: ● The classes and groups your child is enrolled in. ● Your child’s upcoming assignments. ● School and class announcements.
01/29/2021 Dear Parents/Guardians, In an effort to ensure that all MVHS students have equal access to a high-quality curriculum, we will be hosting several workbook distribution days. The student workbooks that are being distributed are aligned with your child’s math and/or science curriculum. The course workbooks can be used by your child to take notes, highlight, annotate, and show work. Students enrolled in the following course(s) are encouraged to pick up their workbook(s): Algebra 1 Geometry (regents and non-regents) Algebra 2/ Intermediate Algebra 2 Living Environment Chemistry (regents and non-regents) Physics (regents and non-regents) Please remind your child to bring with them their student ID, face covering, and class schedule to assist us in a quick and efficient distribution. Students may pick up their workbooks during one of the following timeslots: 5th period lunch 11:02 – 11:45 pm 7th period lunch 12:34 – 1:17 pm Afterschool 3:00 – 4:00 pm Feb 8 (Monday) Feb 9 (Tuesday) Feb 10 (Wednesday) Should you have any questions or if your child is not able to pick up their workbook(s) during one of these distribution days, please reach out to Mr. Cornelius at 914-665-5300 to arrange an alternative time. Although we strongly encourage your child to pick up their workbook(s), they will have full access to curriculum-based material online. Thank you for your support and be safe. Sincerely, Samone Grixti Mathematics & Science Department Chair
******ALL DATES ARE PENDING BUILDING CLOSURE**** ****THIS FORM IS FOR MVHS STUDENTS ONLY**** ***devices for exchange must be brought to the appointment*** Students are being provided district devices to allow for uninterrupted access to the district’s digital learning systems and communication with teachers and staff. The equipment is signed-out to the specified parent, guardian or student and is to be used in conjunction with District business and/or school assignments. This device is a loan and it is expected that it will be returned to your child’s school upon request. Please take the following survey to confirm your appointment. Please note that an individual over 18 with an identification must be present in order to borrow the laptop. Their ID must be provided along with paperwork acknowledging receipt of the laptop. The paperwork will be provided for signatures. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8u0zEzEag0GJOy6vWUZPQBuOpkMGgg9DpgwzOpA2XDhUQkNaVTMzWkYwQUxKVjhGVlNWQTI3TE1SRi4u When you arrive, please go to the student entrance and enter through the gym door. Masks and social distancing will be required. Regards, Mount Vernon High School Tech Links
Greetings Mount Vernon Community, Please view a pre-recorded announcement from the administration here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYynsCZsZPI&feature=youtu.be Get to know each of your child’s teachers here: https://flipgrid.com/mvhs2020 On October 29th at 6:00 PM, you can join a live webinar with Dr. Gonzalez at this link: https://mtvernoncsd-org.zoom.us/j/94624802752 Afterwards, meet with your scholar’s teachers virtually on Zoom by logging into their Schoology account and navigating to each course. If you have not used Schoology or Zoom before, your scholars have become experts and can take the lead to show you around! Thank you for joining us on this exciting and new experience.
MVHS takes wellness seriously. Our very own English teacher Mrs. Samantha Alvarenga is a certified yoga instructor and took our English and Social Studies PLC outside for a wellness focus. #movementmonday
The Mount Vernon City School District celebrated with a ribbon cutting and cooking demonstration of its new, state-of-the-art culinary program kitchen at The Mount Vernon High School on Thursday, February 25th. Renovation and construction of the facility was funded with a $1 million capital improvement grant through New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. The project sought to revitalize the culinary lab and program at the high school. Following the ribbon cutting, Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton, or “Chef Ham” as he was known for the evening, joined culinary students in preparing a delicious meal for those in attendance.
On Wednesday, Feb. 24th, more than 100 Mount Vernon City School District faculty and staff joined Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton and his cabinet as they hosted an interactive panel discussion. The topic for the event was strategies teachers can use to help students shatter glass ceilings they may encounter and redefine how the world sees them.
Students at Traphagen School paid tribute to Black History Month with a virtual Black Excellence Assembly on Thursday, February 25th. The informative, touching and deeply personal performance by many of the school’s students ranged from the children acting as figures of the black community and offering their background and struggles on being black in America; to a recitation of which black figures they most admired and were inspired by; to uplifting musical performances, including several by the students themselves.
The Mount Vernon City School District hosted its 10th annual Digital Learning Day on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, with equal parts irony and surprise. The irony, of course, was provided by the coronavirus pandemic and the advent of “remote learning.” For the first time in 10 years, Digital Learning Day was, well, digital.
Signups are here for the upcoming sports seasons and be sure to get cleared with the Health Office so you are ready when they begin.
