As we end the first quarter today, I would like to thank each of you -- parents, guardians, church family and board members -- who are always in support of MVA. It has been a challenging time at MVA due to COVID-19, but with safety protocols being implemented, taking daily temperature checks, encouraging social distancing as much as possible, and enforcing the use of facial masks at all times, we have survived the first quarter. We intend to continue the same practice throughout the school year, unless unforeseen circumstances happen.

The school-wide events such as Spirit Week, Picnic/Vespers, Week of Prayer provided priceless moments for the students. We have resumed playing sports: flag football, volleyball, and cross country (introduced this year), and basketball season will begin soon. As far as music is concerned, Chaplain Lee has taken on the Praise Team class, and we look forward to hearing their future performances in chapel and in local churches.

As we enter the second quarter, there will be more class events and a school-wide retreat (detailed information to follow). There will be an Art Show and Christmas Banquet and the highlight of the Christmas season is MVA hosting Castro Elementary first grade students for breakfast and giving them Christmas presents. This has been an MVA tradition for many years. If COVID-19 deprives students of the in person celebration, then we will deliver food and presents as we did last year.

MVA continues to offer challenging classes and support for students seeking the path to college. The juniors are scheduled to take PSAT on campus next week. The seniors will also take the SAT test on campus and experience college days at the Pacific Union College (PUC). The Adventist College Fair with various colleges and universities from different areas of the United States and Canada will be visiting MVA at the end of the month.

We strive to provide for the needs of your students in preparation for life in college and for eternal life with Jesus. We believe that MVA is a place where they can get that solid foundation!

Go to MVA website at mountainviewacademy.org

Proceeds will help cover new sports equipment, travel expenses, and referee fees.

School Wide Retreat (Mandatory)

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