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Point of View Mountain View High School / 2700 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213 / 480-472-6900 / November 2016

Running With the Bulls

4th AnnualRunning With the Bulls

January 7, 2017For more information and registration, go to

www.mvtrun.comA special thanks to our titlesponsor, Wright Orthodontics.

RUNNING WITH THE BULLS: 5K and 10K

The 4th Annual Running With the Bulls: Toros 5K and Toros 10K takes off on January 7, 2017. Hundreds of people will line up to walk, jog and run at this all-for-charity event.

Organized by the MVHS Student Council and the MVT Student Involvement Club (SIC), all proceeds go to support AzBrainfood, The Ronald McDonald House of Mesa and the Mountain View Scholarship Fund.

At Toro Stadium, the 10K starts fi rst, followed by the 5K, along a well-marked course through the adjacent neighborhood. There will be plenty of fun aid stations along the route.

After the race, Firehouse Subs, Massage Envy and others will provide complimentary services and products for participants in the “runner recovery zone” on Jesse Parker Field.

There will even be a free ¼ mile Fun Run for little kids. Come and win prize s from vendors like our title sponsor, Wright Orthodontics, while the DJ plays great pump-you-up music! All participants receive technical shirts, a “swag bag,” an event-themed medal, custom bib, professional chip timing and more.

For sponsorship opportunities, booths, or other questions, please contact Mr. Ryan Norton at rmnorton@ mpsaz.org.

2016 MVHS Fine Arts Award Winners

JEWELRY

Excepti onal MeritAnneliese Kaiser Brooke Parks Cassidy BlombergElijah PetersonJuliana Kolb

1st PlaceBaylee FerninoBrooke ParksBrynn Thornton Natalie Burley

2nd Place Erik Knowles

3rd Place Brynn ThorntonJuliana Kolb

CERAMICS

Excepti onal Merit Dominique TsinajinnieSandra Roberts

1st PlaceDarian Schmid Kyle Spencer

Morgan DenmanPhoenix Eskridge-Aldama

STAINED GLASS

Excepti onal MeritTrey McDaniels

DRAWING/PAINTING

Special Awards – Purple RibbonChristy Nguyen (3 ribbons)

1st PlaceCaitlyn MosherChristy Nguyen (4 ribbons)

Zelda Mead

2nd PlaceCaitlyn Mosher (3 ribbons)Catalina ClellandChristi na TesarekJessica Miranda (2 ribbons) Kate Young

3rd PlaceAlex Riplinger Britney JacksonChristy NguyenWill Scarano (2 ribbons)

The Mountain View Point of View

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but storage is limited, so towels are preferred.)

Skills USA students have been collecting donations during 3rd period classes on Tuesday and Thursday until December 9.

Skills USA asks the entire Toro com-munity to contribute any of these items lying around the house. Help these dogs and cats as they wait for a new home. Hopefully, they’ll be adopted and make a wonderful addition to a family.

Unfortunately, many pets will have

Skills USA Towel & Food Drive

Lost, abandoned, given up—it’s simply a shame when dogs and cats go to the pound. And with colder nights already here, giving them a little more comfort is a good thing.

Skills USA does its part with the 11th Annual Maricopa County Animal Shelter Dog Food and Towel Drive through Frday, December 9.

Donations of dog food, cat food and towels (especially) will help feed and comfort dogs and cats housed at the local pound through the winter months. (Blankets are also welcome,

11th Annual Skills USAMaricopa County Animal Shelter

Dog Food and Towel Drive Now until December 9

to be put down. There is only so much space and money, so adop-tions are crucial. Adopting a dog or cat – especially during the holidays – makes the perfect gift that keeps giving to the entire family.

Need a gift idea? How about a yearbook! Yearbook Pre-order Discount: Give your student the gift of a 2017 yearbook. Books are available at a discount pre-order price of $70 until January 6, 2017. Don’t wait until May and risk losing out. Guarantee yourself a book by taking advantage of this special offer. La Vista has once again won a Crown Award as judged by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

See www.maricopa.gov/PETS for infor-mation on donations and adoptions. The East Valley Mesa address is 2630 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Adoption hours (and all services) are 11-6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 11-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Adoption fees range from $20 to $100. Rabies vaccinations are $34. Dog licenses are $17 to $42. Microchips to keep track of cats and dogs are $25. Call (602) 506 - PETS (7387) for more information.

Jan. 10 Choose AP Night for Junior High students and parents, 6:30 p.m.Jan. 17 Stapley Junior High 8th graders registrationJan. 19 Poston Junior High 8th graders registrationJan. 24 8th Grade Parent Night, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.Jan. 28 SAT Test (Register by 12/30/16)Feb. 1-10 Order AP Exams (and pay a $20 nonrefund able deposit for each exam to the bookstore)Feb. 6 Registration forms due to English teachers

Feb. 11 ACT Test (Register by 1/13/17)Mar. 10 Third quarter grading period endsMar. 11 SAT Test (Register by 2/10/17)

Mar. 13-17 Spring Break

April 8 ACT Test (Register by 3/3/17)May 6 SAT Test (Register by 4/7/17)June 3 SAT Test (Register by 5/5/17)June 10 ACT Test (Register by 5/5/17)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS


Two local, valued industry partners have been working with Mountain View High School’s Cooperative Educa-tion Program for the past decade. They have hired dozens of student interns and helped them gain valu-able industry experience in the fields of engineering and manufacturing. Many of these students have con-tinued to work at their job while attending a four-year degree program.

GECO ENGINEERING INC. / www.gecoinc.com1754 N. 58th Street, Mesa, AZ

Geco Engineering Inc., an engineering firm, specializes in the design and manufacture of imbedded soft-ware and hardware for critical environments. As a key supplier for Boeing, General Dynamics, and the U.S. Military, Geco provides the perfect training ground for young aspiring engineers with an interest in any one of several engineering disciplines.

Owners Jennifer and George Graves have been amaz-ing supporters of our program for 10 years. They have employed – and continue to employ – dozens of our best and brightest engineering students and are always willing to adjust work schedules to accommodate those pursuing a four-year degree.

NEUTEK INC. / www.neuteklabs.com2942 N. Greenfield Rd. #121, Mesa AZ

“Established in 1998, Neutek LLC is a Solid State Light-ing (SSL) company, first, and a product design com-pany, second. Its first product debut was an instant

MVHS CEP Recognizes Outstanding Local Firms

sellout on QVC and HSN television. Dozens of other hit products followed with the majority of its portfolio fully engaging the current Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting revolution. The company has nearly a hundred years of combined industry experience to produce best-in-class OE / ODM products in today’s market.

“Neutek manufactures highly functional, yet simple, lighting products for a wide range of applications, including architectural, recreational, trucking, indus-trial and safety. Individuals in the company are LED Luminaire Inventors and Patent Holders with extensive industry knowledge for a wide range of SSL related products and services.” (www.neuteklab.com/about)

Neutek’s owner – Kelly Walterscheid – has supported our program for more than eight years. He has hired and trained dozens of students. In fact, the majority of his workforce is made up of current and former Moun-tain View Co-op students.

Without industry partners such as these, Mesa Public Schools and Mountain View High School would never be able to offer the level of comprehensive education and internships that we have. Cooperative education would not be possible. We are extremely grateful and fortunate for the tremendous support of these valued industry partners and look forward to continuing our work together for many years to come.

[information from Mr. Paul Chaisson]

Yearbook Sale!The 2017 Mountain View Yearbook is on sale now through January 6, 2017. in the bookstore for the discounted price of $70. Don’t wait until May to buy your book. Guarantee yourself a book by taking advantage of this special offer.

2017 La Vista Mountain View’s nationally recognized,

award winning yearbook – a CSPA Crown winner


Skills USA Cutting Boards

2016 Skills USA Advanced Woodworking Annual Fundraiser

“Limited Editi on” choice of hand-craft ed, 10” x 14” hardwood cutti ng boards – Cherry and

Maple (top right) and Walnut and Maple (bott om right) – only $30. Get yours now!

Contact Mr. Jonathan Roberts at (480) 472-7164, in room 311.

Email Mr. Roberts and visit his webpage at

http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/staff/jdroberts/ Great gift s for the holidays!

G’day, mate! The Mountain View High School Art Department is happy to announce that our school has once again been selected to participate in a cultural exchange with Australian high school students.

The goals of the EWT Australian Cultural Exchange are to forge lifelong friendships, learn about another

culture, and enrich the lives of all those

involved.

Hosting an Australian student, or teacher, is a fun

and educational experience for both the host family and the Austra-

lian guest. The commitment to host is brief as

the hosting period is only 11 days.

The 49 Aussie students (39 females and 10 males, ages 14-

18) and 5 adult teacher/chaperones

Australian Cultural Exchange

arrive on Thursday, January 5, 2017, and will depart on January 16, 2017.

We are looking for Mountain View High School families that are willing to share their home and family life with an Australian student or teacher. Hosts must be the same gender and similar age to the Australian guest.

To get an Australian Hosting Form or for further infor-mation, please see Ms. Beki Stallings (Room 402) or Mr. Jon Jeff ery (Room 404) in the Art Department. To call or email:

Ms. Beki Stallings at (480) 472-7105or email [email protected]

Mr. Jon Jeff ery at (480) 47 2-7104or email jdjeff [email protected]


Military Service Academies Air Force Academywww.academymyadmissions.comApply: December 1, 2016 – January 15, 2017

West Point Military Academy www.admissions.usma.edu Apply: January 15 – March 30, 2017

Naval Academywww.usna.edu/Admissions Applications open: January 2017

Coast Guard Academywww.uscga.eduApplications open: February 2017

ATTENTION JUNIORS: UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES

SERVICE ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINARS – APPLY SOON!

Is a service academy in your future? Are you interested in a high quality, college education? Do you possess strong academic and leadership skills? Are you athletically inclined with a commitment to personal fitness? Are you mentally capable of handling stressful situations?

If these qualities describe you, you may be the type of student qualified for enrollment in a United States Service Academy. The application process to a United States Service Academy starts in December of your junior year. If you are interested in finding out more about the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, West Point, or the Merchant Marines – and the application process – see Ms. Schultz in the Advisement Office before semester break.

During the summer, each Service Academy hosts week-long Summer Seminars. The goal of the seminar is to introduce students to the life and aspects of a Service Academy.

Check out the websites for the most accurate informa-tion, specific dates, and tuition. If you have additional questions, please see Ms. Schultz in the Advisement Office.

There are five Service Academies in the United States. If you are interested in attending the Air Force, Naval, Military, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard Academy, please see Ms. Schultz in the Counseling Office by the end of February. Preparation for the application process begins this spring. These are critical steps in the process:

1. Register to take either the ACT or SAT exams in the spring of your junior year.

2. Make sure your Mountain View schedule reflects classes that demonstrate rigorous and challenging college preparatory curriculum. Performing well in an Advanced Placement class will help prepare you for the rigorous academics offered at the academies.

Academies are looking for individuals who demon-strate academic excellence, as well as athletic ability, leadership and community service. The profile of a typical cadet includes the following composites: 60% Academic – High school performance, grades, and SAT/ACT scores 20% Extracurricular – Athletic participation, leader ship positions (scouts, school clubs, class officer) public/community involvement and work experience 20% Admissions Panel – Faculty/staff review and Admissions Liaison Officer interview


2017-2018 REGISTRATION

Although the school year is only half over, planning for the 2017-2018 school year is already underway by the administration and advisement staff.

By late January, students will receive registration information and will have several days to select courses for the following year. We ask students to refer to their specific diploma requirements and their graduation status reports on their Student Portal; students should also get input from their teachers, parents, and advisors to carefully select appropriate classes.

Please assist your student in this process by doing the following: (1) Help your students carefully select the appropriate classes, (2) sign the registration form, and (3) return the form to school on time. Thank you, in advance, from the Advisement Department for your attention to this important task.

Remind.com The Student Advisement office and Career Center are trying an additional form of communication this year with seniors. If any senior (or their parent) would like a reminder of college/university visits or new available

scholarships, please sign up. It’s very easy via text. Text @mvtvisits to 81010. We never see your phone number, nor will you see ours.

LOOKING AHEAD TO AP EXAMS

AP students—Mark your calendars! AP exams will be given at Mountain View starting on May 12, 2017. Ex-ams must be ordered from February 1-10. Order forms will be distributed in all AP classes starting in January.

To order an exam, complete the order form/exam se-curity agreement and pay the Bookstore a $20 nonre-fundable deposit for each exam. The total cost for each 2017 AP exam is $93, with the $73/exam balance due between March 28 and April 14. AP exams are excellent investments. While $93 may seem expensive at first, the college credits earned through the exams are free. Every year, Mountain View has graduates who enter college as sophomores – and sometimes even as juniors – by earning enough AP credits in high school. Earning qualifying scores on AP exams can save a student thousands of dollars in col-lege tuition – the equivalent of some very prestigious

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scholarships. And while scholarships save dollars, AP credits save both dollars and TIME.

AP students are reminded to set money aside for exam fees. Start saving $5 per week per exam, and not only will all AP fees be covered, but also there will be enough left over for snacks for those late night study sessions.

For a number of years, students who enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program have received financial assistance from the state for the cost of their AP exams. While the 2017 policy won’t be published until late February, all AP students who qualify should immedi-ately enroll in the federal lunch program regardless of whether or not they eat lunch on campus. Apply online at mpsaz.org/food or see Ms. DeLillo in Advisement.

AP students should be researching their colleges’ spe-cific AP credit award policies. Information is available at www.collegeboard.org. Follow the links for “AP” and “Credit and Placement” and “College AP Credit Policies.”Every AP examinee must attend their assigned lunch-time Pre-Administration Session in April. Students will be notified of their assigned dates and times.

For all the latest updates and reminders, sign up for Remind.com. Text: @apfun To: 81010.

PARENTS OF SENIORS

Throughout this first quarter, advisors are having individual meetings with seniors to review graduation requirements and to discuss post grad plans and options after high school.

ATTENTION PARENTS!

Do you want to check on your student’s grades? Do you want to keep track of your student’s attendance? Do you want access to teachers’ email addresses? Stop by the Attendance Office with your picture ID to activate your Parent Portal.

SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN NEWS

All of the Mesa high schools are now contributing to a district-wide Scholarship Bulletin. This new bulletin is updated as soon as each new scholarship opportunity is received. Please check out our link at: http://www.mpsaz.org/scholarships

RESOURCES

The Career Center (Room 235) houses information on scholarships, careers, colleges, community colleges, vocational programs, military options and many other opportunities. Equipped with 32 computers, the Career Center gives students easy access to educational and career information.

TORO TIPS

Toro Tips is online! Toro Tips highlights career and educational information, identifies university/community college campus visits, provides updated scholarship information, and much, much more. Subscribe online to have the most recent articles emailed to you.

DATES TO REMEMBER

January 10 Choose AP Night for Junior High students and parents, 6:30 p.m.

January 17 Stapley Junior High 8th graders registration

January 19 Poston Junior High 8th graders registration

January 24 8th Grade Parent Night, MVHS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

January 28 SAT Test (Register by 12/30/16)

February 3 All School Advisement Day

February 6 Registration form to English teachers

February 11 ACT Test (Register by 1/13/17)

March 10 Third quarter grading period ends

March 11 SAT Test (Register by 2/10/17)

April 8 ACT Test (Register by 3/3/17)

AP Tests & Advisement News


MVHS BLOOD DRIVES

Every year, Mountain View Student Council sponsors two blood drives to benefit United Blood Services. Our blood drives are the largest in the City of Mesa and one of the largest in the State of Arizona. However, for the past nine years, we have been beaten by Highland High School.

This year, we are refocusing our efforts to regain the crown. We would encourage you to participate in our blood drives by signing up or coming in. Our next large event will be March 21, 2017, in the small gym.

If you are already a regular donor or you donate through your work, church, or other organization, please tell them you are from Mountain View, and we will be credited for your donation. Let’s come together and make Mountain View the Campus of Blood Drive Champions again!

STUCO FOOD DRIVE – Nov. 28 to Dec. 2

Remind your student that Student Council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit The Salvation Army this week – Spirit Week (Nov. 28 to Dec. 2). Help MVHS help others during this season of giving. Non-perish-able approved items (but NOT in glass containers) include the following:

Meals in a can (e.g., soup, stew, chili)Tuna or canned chickenPeanut butterCanned foods with pop-top lidsCanned fruit in its own juice or waterLow-sodium canned vegetablesOlive or canola oilSpicesLow-sugar whole grain cerealsHealthy snacks (e.g., granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)

STUCO News – Charitable Events

If you’re applying to college, or need to send your transcript to an employer or other destination, you’ve already got plenty of forms to fill out.

So place your transcript requests online with Secure Tran-script™ — the safe, paperless way to send transcripts direct-ly to the destinations you choose.

It’s easy, it’s secure, and it’s available 24/7.

Here’s how: Sign up by identifying your school and provide some information about yourself, in-cluding your email address.

Choose the destinations you want to send your transcripts to. Sign off by paying online — there’s a small fee per tran-script — and you’re done.

We’ll send out official transcripts, checked and approved by your school. We’ll email you to confirm that they’ve gone out. And for colleges (and other destinations) that accept transcripts electronically, we’ll even confirm when they receive them.

www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/about_us/transcript/

Check out the Library’s home page! Search for available books for check out, access data-bases, the on-line library catalog, and more. Go to: www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/academics/media_center

RESEARCH DATABASES AVAILABLE ONLINE

Does your student need to find accurate and current information? Start with the MPS databas-es. They’re free for MPS students.

Start your search by going to the district website at www.mpsaz.org. Under Academic Resources, select Library.

ID/logon: MPS4 Password: search

News from the LibraryResource Center


Registration News PARENTS – When you move, please come to Regis-tration and bring proof of address/residence. If you change your phone number, please let us know.

STUDENT PORTAL – DO NOT USE GOOGLE CHROME for your browser. It is not compatible with Student VUE. Use Internet Explorer.

TRANSCRIPTS – Unless you need a transcript to include with other paperwork – especially for a scholar-ship – continue to use Parchment for your requests. All Arizona universities and community colleges prefer electronic transcripts.

It’s easy! Just go to the Mountain View Home page at http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/ and click on the rectangle called “Request My Transcripts.”

This will take you to Parchment where you’ll already be recognized as a Mountain View student.https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/4885/account

PSAT Results and Financial Aid

PSAT & MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART

PSAT results should arrive in late December/early January. Students should listen to announcements regarding the pickup of their scores. When students get their score reports they can also access My College Quickstart at https://quickstart.collegeboard.org.

This allows students to:See your PSAT/NMSQT scores and your projected SAT score.Review questions you got wrong—and why.Practice for the SAT with hundreds of practice questions.Save your college searches.Take a personality test to fi nd majors and careers fi t for you.

HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR FINANCIAL AID? Did you know, the U.S. Department of Education awards over $150 billion in aid to more than 14 million students? Financial Aid is money to help pay for

Mountain View’s Advanced Marketing class is launch-ing a Shark Tank experience where students will be encouraged to DREAM BIG about business ownership and then select a business to develop.

Students will create a business plan and present those plans to a host of sharks. We would love to invite some Mountain View parents into our classroom to speak about business ownership and how their dreams became reality.

We love our Mountain View parents and feel you have much to off er our student body. If you would like to speak in our Advanced Marketing class about your business, please contact Vicki Schomaker at (480) 472-7115. Thank you!

Local Business Owners Wanted for Toro version of ‘Shark Tank’

college or a career school and helps pay for expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and sup-plies, and transportation.

BENEFITS FOR FILLING OUT FAFSA

Grants and Scholarships are free money which usually does not have to be repaid. Occasionally, some grants may have to be paid back (for example, if you withdraw and have not completed the enrollment period).

Tax Benefi ts. The IRS provides tax benefi ts like the American Opportunity Credit and the Life Time Learning Credit.

Non-Profi t/Private Organizations.Many organizations give scholarships and grants.

U.S. Federal Government. The federal government has many fi nancial aid programs. The funding you may receive in federal student aid includes: Grants, Loans, and Work-Study.


MVHS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD – NOVEMBER 2016

Congratulations to Ms. Kristen Zehnder as the recipient of the November Above & Beyond Award. Ms. Zehnder volunteered to teach a new Intensifi ed Algebra math class this year knowing that it would require more time and training to make it a success. She regularly helps students during her lunchtime and stays late to help tutor them after school. She also leads the Algebra I PLC and is a guru with technology (helping any teacher who needs tech pointers).

The National Honor Society has been busy this semester. Our members have been providing service to multiple elementary schools at their fall festivals. We love helping future NHS members at those events!

Just once a year applica-tions are taken for new members to NHS, and that time is now! Applications are currently available for new members join our club for the 2017-18 school year. Applications can be picked up at the Advisement Offi ce, the Career Center, or from Mrs. Ries (rm. 212), Mrs. Jones (rm. 817), or Mrs. Drain (rm. 822).

NHS welcomes all students who demonstrate leadership, service, and academic excellence. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 and be present at the induction ceremony on April 18, at 7:00 p.m.

All applications are due back to Mrs. Ries by 3:30 p.m., on January 20. No LATE applications will be accepted. We look forw ard to the New Year and our upcoming service projects.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWSMathematics Teacher Honored

MVHS Transition Team

Mountain View’s Transition Team can help you fi nd the right employment fi elds, training opportunities, resources, apprenticeships, and advocacy groups.

Every TORO can be successful. Let Mrs. Whitlock help you to know where to start. Visit Mrs. Whitlock’s web-page for parent and student resources.

www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/staff /rnwhitlock/

And visit the Transition Tips News Report weekly for events and programs from around the East Valley.

www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/staff /rnwhitlock/transition-tips

News From the Cafeteria

We would like to extend an invitation to all students to eat breakfast and lunch at school. School meals are aff ordable, nutritious, and delicious! This year students will fi nd many of their favorite menu items and some tasty new ones, too.

The price for breakfast is $1.50 each day or $7.50 per week. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Families who qualify for free or reduced meal benefi ts for lunch also receive FREE meal benefi ts for breakfast.

Lunch, as always, is a great value for a nutritious meal. The cost for lunch will be $3 each day or $15 per week. Students who qualify for reduced-price meal benefi ts will pay $0.40 each day or $2 per week. Remember, you can prepay for your child’s lunches so there is no need to send money, daily. Parents who choose to can now make pre-payments on their student’s meal accounts through myschoolbucks.com. Parents can also send pre-payments to school with their students.

Parents, younger siblings, and visitors may join their student at breakfast for $1.75 per person or at lunch for $3.75 per person.

We look forward to contributing to your child’s educa-tional process by providing nutritious, well-balanced meals. We love to provide your student with Food for Thought!


How can you be sure you’re receiving important news, updates and information from Mountain View High School? Stay connected with Mesa Public Schools in a variety of easy ways.

INFOCENTER APP TO MANAGE COMMUNICATION PREFERENCESDownload the free InfoCenter app for Apple and Android to select what types of messages you want to receive by phone, text or email. Have early release no-tices texted to your cellphone, newsletters delivered to your email and more — the choice is yours! Make sure your email address is updated in our student database to authenticate the app. Download InfoCenter at infocenter.schoolmessenger.com.

MPS APP FOR IPHONE AND ANDROIDDownload the free Mesa Public Schools app for Apple and Android to stay connected on the go. Visit mpsaz.org/app for helpful links and step-by-step instructions.

PARENT PORTALIf you haven’t already established your MyMPS Parent Portal account, visit the office to pick up your activa-tion key and follow the step-by-step instructions in the handy brochure, available at www.mpsaz.org/mymps

TEXT UPDATESTo receive text message updates from your school, simply text “yes” to 67587. You will receive the following reply: You are registered to receive approxi-

mately 3 messages/month, Txt STOP to quit, HELP for help.

Be sure your school has your cellphone number(s) in our student information database. A maximum of two cellphone numbers per student can be accommodated.

SOCIAL MEDIAFor up-to-the-minute news, updates and photos from our schools, like or follow Mesa Public Schools on Face-book, Twitter and Instagram (@mpsaz).

NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Subscribe to our district news feed for articles about people and events in the district. Visit mpsaz.org/news.

Subscribe to our community flier news feed for infor-mation and registration links for fun activities spon-sored by local organizations. Visit mpsaz.org/fliers. Be sure to have an up-to-date email address on file at your school to receive important updates including atten-dance notifications, school announcements and event information.

ACHIEVEResidents within Mesa Public Schools boundaries will receive a free copy of Achieve magazine twice a year. For parents living outside school boundaries, a copy of the magazine will be sent home with their child. Read the current issue online at mpsaz.org/achieve.

Stay Connected and Don’t Miss a Thing

PARENTS – When you move, please come to Regis-tration and bring proof of address/residence. If you change your phone number, please let us know.

STUDENT PORTAL – DO NOT USE GOOGLE CHROME for your browser. It is not compatible with Student VUE. Use Internet Explorer.

TRANSCRIPTS – Unless you need a transcript to include with other paperwork – especially for a scholar-ship – continue to use Parchment for your requests. All

Ordering Transcripts and Change of Address/Phone

Arizona universities and community colleges prefer electronic transcripts.

It’s easy! Just go to the Mountain View Home page at http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/ and click on the rectangle called “Request My Transcripts.”

This will take you to Parchment where you’ll already be recognized as a Mountain View student.https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/4885/account


1. Go to mpsaz.org/mtnview – click on “Request My Transcripts” and fill in the fields.

FYI – Use legal name, correct birthdate. If you do not, transcripts will NOT match-up with your name.

Notice of NondiscriminationMesa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Compliance offi cer for Title IX Compliance offi cer for Section 504Mr. Pete Lesar, associate superintendent Mrs. Jan Cawthorne, executive director of special education63 E. Main St., Suite 101 1025 N. Country Club Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201-7422 Mesa, AZ 85201-3307(480) 472-0205 (480) 472-0710

MVT APPAREL AND SPIRIT ITEMS

Get started on holiday shopping for others – or just treat yourself. We have some great buys in the MVT Bull’s Eye located directly across from the Cafeteria in the Main Building.

Whether you want club or spirit items, apparel or memorabilia, it’s all in the student store.

Flex hats and snapback and visors ... zip up sweatshirts or over the head hoodies ... sweat pants, gym shorts, soff es, tanks, polos, ties, t-shirts and more. Even better? Pay $30 or less.

Get all the memorabilia and spirit items a Toro fan could want. Window stickers, water bottles, rally towels, pom-poms, bracelets, blankets, megaphones, cow bells, duffl e bags, foam hands, and lapel pins. There’s more. Don’t wait to visit.


Featured at the Bull’s Eye

Hours of Operati on: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 .m. / More informati on or questi ons? Go the Bull’s Eye website for all your Toro needs.htt p://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/student-store/

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