Weekly Newsletter October 01, 2021

Mountain View Academy On-line Store Check out the Grand Opening Special! Customizable Gear! Limited Time Offer Go to MVA website at mountainviewacademy.org resource tab, online store tab OR click on the link below MVA on-line store

Picture Retake Day MVA Cafeteria Tuesday, October 5 If you want a picture retake, simply bring your original package to Picture Retake Day.

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End of First Quarter Friday, October 8 The students are encouraged to check their assignments in Facts to make sure that everything has been turned in and graded. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact your teachers.

MVA Athletic Fundraiser September 23 - October 22 Each student is to sell at least one box of chocolate bars.  Help the sports team to reach their goal! Proceeds will help cover new sports equipment, travel expenses, and referee fees. Buy from the students or call Mrs. Shimizu at 650-793-5013. 

Girls' Volleyball Game Schedule Monday 10/4/21 Homegame vs. Summit Prep Varsity 5:30 PM Wednesday 10/6/21 vs. Pescadero at Pescadero JV 4:15 PM Varsity 5:30 PM Thursday-Sunday 10/7-10/10 PUC Girls' Volleyball Tournament PUC VB Schedule

Tonga Mission Trip MVA students and volunteers will help renovate bathrooms in the girls' dormitory. The students will have the opportunity to experience a meaningful service to others and a chance to learn about other cultures.

Here are the payment due dates and amount for the mission trip: Please pay by checks only. 1st Payment September 24, 2021 $150 2nd Payment October 15, 2021 $325 3rd Payment November 15, 2021 $325 4th Payment December 15, 2021 $325 5th Payment January15, 2022 $325

Parent/Teacher Conference Days Zoom Meeting Tuesday & Wednesday October 19 & 20 3pm - 7pm Parent and teacher conferences are coming up soon. Beginning next week, Mrs. Camba will start making appointments by calling all the parents and guardians.

Community Service Hours on Campus Need more community service hours? Ask teachers how you can help after school to earn community service hours. According to the Student Handbook, twenty-five (25) clock hours of unremunerated community service per year of attendance at a Pacific Union Conference secondary school are required.

Volunteers Needed! Home, School and Church (MVA’s PTA) is looking for volunteers, especially those with larger seating capacity mini-vans and SUVs, to help with future events including driving students to off-campus school events. If you are interested in helping or are willing to loan your vehicle to be used, please contact HS&C at homeschoolchurch@mountainviewacademy.org .   A reminder that **ALL** volunteers must complete the Sterling on line training and background check and if you are wanting to drive any students other than your own in your private vehicle, you **MUST** have the following 5 items into the MVA office at least one day **BEFORE** the event so you can be verified!  Sterling on line training and background check (expires after 3 years) - Attached are the instructions for the online training (first time user) which takes about an hour to complete. MVA & CCC insurance verification/volunteer form, 2 pages (required to fill out every year) - attached below Copy of your valid Driver’s License Copy of your valid auto insurance card Copy of insurance declaration page [see #2 for minimum amounts required] Sterling Volunteer and Background Check Insurance Verification Form and Volunteer Trans

MVA Academy Day College Prep High School Wednesday, October 27 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Christ-Centered Campus Small Class Sizes Friendly Atmosphere Good Foundation for College Education Invite new students! We are excited to have visitors on our campus! RSVP NOW! Call: 650-336-1650 OR email: mvaoffice@mountainviewacademy.org

We are Going On a Trip to Albion! School Wide Retreat (Mandatory) November 4-7 Save this date on your calendar!

COVID-19 Update Everyone must continue to wear a mask indoor/outdoor regardless of vaccination status. The students will have to check in daily as soon as they arrive at the school. A check-in station is set up by the main office. Each student is given an ID to wear at all times. These on-campus IDs must be turned in to the teacher at the end of the student’s last period. The IDs are sanitized before they are given back to the students the next day.  The classrooms are set up with desks three feet apart from each other and facing the same way towards the front of the room. Vaccination Sites Free COVID Testing Site

A reminder to KEEP your MASK OVER NOSE, MOUTH and CHIN!!!

School Theme - Unity in Diversity

Upcoming Events October 1 SA Community Service/Vespers-cancelled 3 SAT Testing 5 Picture Retake Day 8 End of First Quarter 11 No School - Teacher In Service 12 Begin 2nd Quarter 13 PSAT Testing 17 Fall Festival - cancelled 18 Board Meeting 19-20 Minimum Days Parent/Teacher Conf. Days 24 ACT Testing 25 Adventist College Fair 27 Academy Day 28 SAT Testing (seniors only) 29 Progress Reports Due November 4-7 Schoolwide Retreat to Albion 7 SAT Testing 7-8 PUC College Days 19 Progress Reports Due 22-26 No School Thanksgiving Break 29 Board Meeting

‌ Monday 8:00am - 3:45pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm

Mountain View Academy 360 S Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94041 (650) 967-2324 Email: mvaoffice@mountainviewacademy.org Website: www.mountainviewacademy.org

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