Mountain View News

Attention Kindergarten and 8th grade parents!

Promotion pictures are scheduled for Monday, March 9th.  You can order online now by clicking HERE.  Order form packets were sent home last week. 

It’s Time to Complete the Annual Parent Survey!

Please remember to complete our annual Parent Survey if you haven’t already done so. We want to know what our district and school are doing well and how we can improve in the future. It should take about 5 minutes to complete and will be open through Sunday, February 15. Find it in English at www.dysart.org/survey and in Spanish at www.dysart.org/encuesta 

Don't Forget: Students will be released at 1:45 pm this week 2/5-2/6

Did You Know?

Groundhog Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, is a tradition where a groundhog emerges from its burrow to predict the arrival of spring; if it sees its shadow (sunny day), winter lasts six more weeks, but if it doesn't (cloudy day), spring comes early, with the most famous prognosticator being Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania, a custom rooted in German folklore and formalized in the U.S. in the 1880s. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held the week of February 2nd-6th.

Please reach out to your student's teacher via ParentSquare to schedule your conference today!

MVS Choir will be performing this Thursday, Jan. 22nd from 6 pm-6:45 pm

Did You Know?

The 100th Day of School is a fun milestone celebrated in elementary schools, typically in late January or February, marking when students have attended 100 days of classes, offering a chance to celebrate learning through number-focused activities like counting 100 items, creating 100-themed art, and recognizing progress in math and reading. It's a tradition started by a California teacher in 1979 to make the number 100 concrete for young learners, often involving dressing up as "centenarians" (old people) and completing projects that show what they've learned.   What it is: A celebration of completing 100 days of the school year and a way to reflect on learning and growth.  

Join Us For A Night of Fun

Family Movie Night

featuring Monsters, Inc

When: January 23rd 

Where: MVS Fields

Gates open at 4:30 pm

Movie starts at 5:30 pm

$3 pp at gate

Concessions, Food Truck & Dessert Truck on Site!

Did You Know?

According to TimeandDate.com, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, is a federal holiday observed nationwide and recognized by all 50 states. The day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader whose most well-known areas of advocacy include civil rights and racial equality, voting rights, nonviolent resistance, economic justice, fair housing, and opposition to militarism and poverty. MLK Day commemorates Dr. King’s leadership in the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Through peaceful protests and powerful speeches, he challenged racial segregation and inspired a nation to pursue social justice. The holiday is designated as a National Day of Service, encouraging Americans to volunteer and give back to their communities.

Reminder!

Dorian will be here on Monday, January 12th to take groups photos of our MVS groups and clubs for the yearbook.  If your student is in a before/after school extracurricular activity, please reach out to the teacher for more info.  Clubs include, but are not limited to clay club, choir, student council, NJHS, drama, etc.

ATTENTION!

Please join us on Monday, January 12th from 4 pm-8 pm at In-N-Out Burger!

Did You Know?

January is National Mentoring Month.  

There are several opportunities to celebrate this month.

January 7: I Am a Mentor Day

January 14: Thank Your Mentor Day

January 20: Martin Luther King Day of Service 

January 27: Thank Your Mentee Day

Consider becoming a mentor!

No School December 22 - January 5th.  School resumes on Tuesday, January 6th.

Have a safe and relaxing time with family & friends.

Mountain View will have a 12 pm early release on Friday, December 19th. 

When: Wednesday, December 18th

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Shadow Ridge High School Performing Arts Center

Join us at Desert Farm Lights 

*Rides   *Family Fun   *Photos With Santa

School Fundaiser Week is December 15 - 18 

Purchase Tickets Online ONLY to Save $3.50 Off Tickets 

at

www.desertfarmlights.com

School Savings Code: MOUNTAIN 

Season 2 sports pictures (boys and girls volleyball, flag football, and cheer) will take place on Wednesday, December 10th, after school.  You can preorder online at mydorian.com or turn in your payment, along with the order form to the photographer. 

Join us for the PTA holiday shoppe this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm in the library.

Dysart Schools is excited to announce that all schools in the district earned an “A” or “B” rating in the 2025 state accountability labels. Additionally, Dysart Unified School District received an overall “A” rating as a district for the third year in a row. This letter grade provides us a glimpse into many areas of proficiency and growth for our school, including information about student achievement, college and career readiness, student growth, and other key areas of interest. We appreciate our hardworking students, staff and parents for their contributions in making our school an “A” rated school!

The Dysart Override Continuation and Bond initiatives focus on academic success, safety, and program offerings for students. ​If approved, here are a few of the ways students will be supported: 

• 150 additional teachers to maintain class sizes 
• Increased measures to keep students safe 
• Updated AC systems to ensure a safe learning environment 
• Full day Kindergarten to ensure a strong foundation 
• Safe transportation to and from school 
• Arts, physical education, and athletic programs 

Have questions and want to learn more? Please check out the links below for factual information:  

• Election Informational Pamphlet from the Maricopa County School Superintendent 
• Dysart.org/Election 
• Override Details 
• Bond Information 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
• Budget Video

Remember this is a mail-in only election! Mail your ballot by October 28, or drop it off at a ballot drop box by November 4, 2025.

If you miss this deadline, you can drop off your ballot at a Maricopa County Elections drop box. Find locations at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html

Learn more at Dysart.org/Election and VOTE TODAY!