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MVCSD holds i-Ready webinar for families of K-8 students

i-Ready for Parents Webinar
MVCSD holds i-Ready webinar for families of K-8 students

Parents logged in for a Zoom webinar to learn more about the i-Ready for Families Report from Mount Vernon City School District administrators and an i-Ready specialist on Thursday, December 12, 2024. 

The webinar began with a presentation from Ashley Tarr, a senior facilitator for the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC). She explained how to understand results from the For Families Report and ways to support students in their learning at home with i-Ready. 

i-Ready is used as a tool by teachers to assess their students’ learning, and Ms. Tarr discussed how to effectively utilize it at home, how to monitor student progress and how to understand the results. As students successfully complete their lessons, the questions will become harder as they progress through grade levels. 

After the presentation, parents engaged in a questions and answers session with Dr. Jamal Doggett, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Administration; Dr. Satish Jagnandan, Director of Assessment, Mathematics and Science; and Marybeth Rhodes, Director of Humanities. Parents asked questions to gain an understanding of the i-Ready platform and how they can help their students succeed while using it.

Administrators answered questions and explained their expectations for i-Ready use. The District asks students to spend about 45 minutes per week in each subject – math and reading. 

Click here to view the full presentation.
 

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Lottery for UPK-3 hosted at Board of Education

For the sixth year, the Mount Vernon City School District is offering prekindergarten for three-year-olds (UPK-3). A lottery was held on Thursday afternoon for the upcoming 2026-27 school year to occupy the 60 spots available.

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An end of the year message from Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland

My first year as superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District has been unforgettable, thanks to the support and dedication of our families, students, faculty, and staff. It has been my honor to serve this community and work toward building a brighter future for all of us. This was a successful year, and I want you to know that every bit of it was felt and heard. We faced real challenges and grew stronger because of them, and the progress we made together touched me deeply. It belonged to every family, student, teacher, and staff member who showed up and gave this district their best. 

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PTA Council awards $1,000 Edith Kaplan Scholarships to 16 students

Sixteen students from the Class of 2026 were awarded with $1,000 Edith Kaplan Scholarships from the Mount Vernon PTA Council at the Board of Education meeting this Tuesday. The scholarships, raised through the Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance, will help support the students' college goals, which were highlighted as they received the scholarships. 

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3rd annual Gentleman's Brunch hosted at Pennington School

Young Scholars in grades sixth through eighth, along with their fathers and fatherly figures, congregated in the auditorium at Pennington School for the third annual Gentlemen’s Brunch. Esteemed professionals from across the City of Mount Vernon visited to discuss what it means to be a leader and how to overcome hardships.