Today's Bulletin

Date: May 18, 2012

Lunch:  Mozzarella Sticks, Stew Apples, Cole Slaw, Milk
Breakfast tomorrow:  Cereal & Honey Bun, Fruit, Milk

Birthdays:  Hailey Lynch, Bryce Krizan,  Dalton Gross, Curtrail Morris & Mrs. Kopatich

Announcements:

8^th Girls…if you are interested in running Cross Country in the fall, please plan to attend a short informational meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at 7:45am in room C115 at the High School.  If you cannot attend, please see Coach Jackie Maier.

7/8 Girls…Calendars for Summer Open Gyms for Volleyball are now available in the office.  Current 7^th graders are welcome to attend “morning conditioning” days and current 8^th graders are encouraged to attend all they can.

Boys Track team…if your parents picked you up from Conference on Saturday, you need to turn in your uniform immediately!  Also, all Track lockers must be emptied by TODAY.  Anything left will be placed on the lost & found table.

We have the following Sports Camp forms available in the office:  Football, Boys Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball & Girls Basketball.  Some forms are due next week!

Today is the last day to purchase dance tickets at lunch if you are eligible as no tickets will be on sale at the door.  Also, please note the dance begins at 6:30 and ends at 9:30 P.M.  The time on the ticket is incorrect.

If you haven’t purchased a YEARBOOK, they will be for sale this week during lunch in the north entrance for .  You will not receive your yearbook until next week.  Books will only be for sale while supplies last!

PRIDE winners this week:  Ben Dickhaut, Caroline Cox, Micala McHargue

Word of the Week:  vilify (v) – make abusive & slanderous statements

Students, please remember as you go through the day to do your personal best in all you do; respect and treat others as you would like to be respected and treated; and do what’s right because it’s the right thing to do!  Have a terrific day!

Statement of Philosophy

Mission & Beliefs

• Everyone has a basic desire to learn;
• Everyone can learn;
• Learning is a life-long experience;
• Learning takes place in an environment that is safe, positive, trusting, cooperative, pleasant and challenging;
• Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity;
• All students should be given opportunities to achieve their personal best both academically and socially;
• Equal opportunity is essential in all school activities;
• Students learn best when a partnership exists between home and school;
• Students learn best when exposed to a variety of teaching methods;
• All students and staff should be technologically literate;
• Learning should be relevant to the present and future lives of all students;
• Access to information is global in nature;
• Classroom instruction should be student-centered and active;
• Discipline should emphasize creating and teaching positive behavior and correcting negative behavior.
• Interdisciplinary instruction should be used to the greatest extent possible; and
• Teachers should be passionate, enthusiastic motivators of learning.
• the knowledge and qualities for independent thinking that will enable them to operate responsibly within our complex society;
• a recognition of the personal responsibility and self-discipline that must be assumed in order to realize one’s potential;
• a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities;
• problem-solving techniques and positive self-image fostered through a comprehensive advisory program and counseling program;
• a sense of community and responsibility for our fellow man and the environment around us; and
• attitudes that promote the learning process and life long-wellness.

Mt. Vernon Junior High School will continually strive for meaningful educational programs which create energy and enthusiasm for learning – ones which prepare our students for life in the real world.

Principal's Message

Dear Students, Parents, and Members of the Community:

I would personally like to welcome you to Mt. Vernon Jr. High on our web page. Bridging the gap between elementary and high school, MVJHS provides students with a sound instructional program while also helping them through the critical transition from childhood to adolescence.

I, as well as the staff, encourage you to become actively involved in our school whether you are a student, a parent or a community member. Always remember that cooperation and communication between home and school are vital if we are to provide a quality education. Education will be much more effective and enjoyable when dedicated staff, concerned parents, and conscientious students work together to reach common goals.

Again, welcome! We hope your visit to our web site will be helpful and informative.

Jerry Funkhouser, Principal