Grade Level Awards and Programs

Thursday, June 7  8:30  1st/2nd Grade Awards gym

Thursday, June 7   10:45  More @ 4 Program in                                             Media Center

Thursday, June 7  12:00 Kindergarten Program gym

Thursday, June 7  1:15   3rd/4th/5th Awards gym

Friday, June 8  10:00-12:00

Sixth Grade Awards Program

12:00  Sixth Grade Picnic (please RSVP)

Dismissal for all Students  12:55

Memorial Day  May 28, 2012

Opening School Day

2012-2013

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Big Bad Wolf has nothing on these kinders as they measure the strength of their breath!  As part of their Fairy Tale Unit, they learned about how strong a wolf would have to actually blow in order to take down a straw or stick house.  They measured and then compared their own strength with a partner by using anemometers and a Labquest.  They predicted if they could, then tried blowing down straw and stick houses they built. This was a great segue into weather and the strength of wind. The Science House (NC State) loaned the equipment to Ms. Lydick to use with her class.  

With the help of our 4th grade reading buddies, Sheila Smith, and GPSs provided by the Central Office the kinders took on another form of technology.  Many of the little people knew something about a GPS because their parent(s) have one in their car.  However, they got some first hand experience when they used them to search for treasures. The students each had their own GPS but worked in teams of four to locate three different caches per team.  These were buried in the 3-6 playground, track area, K-2 playground, and gazebo area.  This tied in with our Maps/Location Unit. 

PTO Treats MVE to Special BMX Show

As a reward for a successful fundraising campaign in the fall, the students were treated to a special BMX show.  Three professional riders jumped ramps and performed tricks to the delight of the faculty and students.  Thirty-eight students earned front row seats because they sold 10 or more items. The riders reminded students that it took years of dedication and practice to be able to do tricks and stunts.  They also cautioned students about safety and wearing the proper equipment when bike riding. It was a great show and lots of fun!

PTO Talent Show

The PTO Wildcat Palooza Talent Show was a great success! Thank you to Jen Townsend, LeeAnn Bodnar, and Mark Bodnar for directing the show.   

MVE Gravity Games Team Competes

Google and Appalachian State University teamed up to host the second annual NC Gravity Games Soapbox Races on April 28th in downtown Lenoir. Our MVE team competed using the car they built earlier this year.  This spring, the contest included schools from 30 counties.  Members of the team include: Caleb S., Matthew G., Brianna G., Joey N., Sydney B., Nicky B., Joseph W., Anekah H., Emily L., Nick K., Dalton L., Christian C., and Kelly B. Kevin Watts is the group advisor.

The MVE  Fire and Safety Team won first place  at the Catawba County competition.  They traveled to Moorseville on April 24 to compete in the State Safety Team Bowl. The team placed fourth in the state out of 12 teams.  Team members are Carrigan P., Yates W., Aliyah R., Parker R., and Tessa P. Advisors are Tabetha Faught, Linda Wright, and Sara Loria. In the county competition, the team  won $500 for the school, individual trophies and medals, and a team trophy. The school also received an engraved crystal bowl that is displayed in our trophy case until the next county competition.  This is the first year MV has won the Catawba County competition.

  Rick Cline Percussion Group Presentation

Mountain View students had an opportunity to enjoy a presentation by the Rick Cline Percussion Group.  The group consisted of students from age 5-high school.  Many different percussion instruments were featured in the performance including trash cans and brake drums.

MVE Teacher Assistants continue their fundraising for the Kids in Need fund. A great group of ladies!

Study Island for Grade 3-6

Is a web-based instruction, practice, assessment and reporting program built from our state’s standards. It has rigorous academic content that is both fun and engaging.  Study Island is research-based with proven results for all students  and you can use it at home.

The Study Island North Carolina Standards Mastery and EOG/EOC Test Preparation Program is specifically designed to help students master the content specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Study Island's focus on the Standard Course of Study enables students to improve their performance in all skill areas tested on the EOG Tests in grades 3 through 6.

Just have your child log into the MVE web site and look under the heading STUDENTS.  Your child can log in with their school user name and password. 

Texas Roadhouse Night

Texas Roadhouse has been a terrific community partner for our school.  They have provided certificates, employee of the month certificates, and other student incentives throughout the year.  Our MVE Spirit Night was a big success. More information to follow.

Here is  a website for  children of all ages (pre-k & up) all subjects  from science to SAT vocabulary

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/

Your MVE child has a special opportunity to participate in a reading incentive program called "Driven to Read."  "Driven to Read" is a merit-based reading program designed to  encourage children to increase their reading proficiency through the power of racing. Students in the program  read for 15 minutes to gain 1 mile on the track. Each student has been given a reading log.  The greater the mileage, the greater the reward.  25 miles = bookmark 50 miles = pencil 100 miles = certificate 150 miles = bracelet 200 miles = medal 250 miles = small trophy 300 miles = t-shirt and checkered flag

TumbleBook Library is now available to Mountain View Elementary students. Students can read or listen to books, take a quiz for fun or play a game based on the books!  Hundreds of titles are available on all reading levels!

MVE Raises $4,621.75 for JDRF

Welcome to Mtn. View Elementary School

Home of the Wildcats

Teach, Learn, and Lead for the Future

Our School Pledge

I pledge to...

Carry Out Kindness

Always Be Safe

Take Responsibility

and Show Respect

NC School Report Card-Mountain View

Interested in being a MVE WATCH D.O.G?

Contact: Eric Farr, TOP DOG 

MTVIEWWATCHDOGS@GMAIL.COM

Do you have a child or know a child who will be entering kindergarten in August of 2012? 

Will he/she be five on or before August 31, 2012?

If the answer is yes, please call Teresa Lail at 294-2020 ext. 134.

  Math  Homework Tips

·    Encourage your child to use her/his daily planner and keep up with all math assignments

· If you do not understand your child’s math assignment, communicate with his/her teacher

· If you have a computer available in your home, use one of the math resources listed on the teacher’s or MVE’s web sites.

· Use household chores/shopping/family activities to reinforce math learning such as cooking or buying items. In the upper grades, talk about percentages and discounts as you shop.

· Make sure your first/second grade child knows the basic addition/subtraction facts. By the end of the  second grade, students should start memorizing the multiplication facts. In third grade, students should know their multiplication facts quickly and accurately.      Talk about time with your child using a digital and an analog clock as appropriate for their grade level. Reinforcing the concept of time, is very helpful to the math teacher and is a life skill for your child.