5th Grade to 6th Grade Transition

 

We are very excited to have you and your 5th grade student join us at Mtn. View Middle School (MVMS) for the three next years!
 
Here are a few important activities and dates that are coming up:
 
Week of April 5, 2010 
MVMS Counselors visit fifth grade classrooms to talk about middle school transition and to explain 6th grade elective options.  Elective forms will be distributed to the students which they are to bring home for your guidance in making a choice and for your signature.
 
 April 14, 2010
Signed elective forms are due back to your student’s 5th grade teacher.
 
Late April 2010 
MVMS Assistant Principal, Dan Busch, visits 5th grade classrooms to explain the MVMS behavior incentive program and help establish an incentive for finishing out the 5th grade.
 
Week of May 24, 2010
5th graders tour MVMS with counselors and principals during the school day.  Students will receive locker partner request forms as well.
 
 June 1, 2010
5th Grade Orientation from 7-8 pm.  During this evening visit at MVMS, staff members will share a variety of information about some of the differences you and your student will find at the middle school.  In addition to a general session packed full of important information, you and your student will have the opportunity to tour the building, practice opening lockers, meet staff, get answers to questions, learn about needed immunizations, discover opportunities to volunteer, enjoy refreshments, and much more.
 
August 31, 2010
6th Grade BBQ from 5-8 pm.  This is a “don’t miss” event that has replaced our Back to School Night.  At this event, you can take care of everything before school starts such as: Fees, Bus Barn, CPRD Sports, Edline, E-School News, PE Uniforms/Sweats, Mtn. View Parent Group, Volunteer Badge, Yearbook, Lunch Money, Medical Releases, Schedule and Locker Assignment, School Supplies, Meet Teachers.
 
September 7, 2010
First day of school.  6th Graders are greeted at the front door and escorted to their first period class.  School hours are 7:45 am - 2:20 pm.  Doors open at 7:15 am.