~*~ Spaghetti & Technology Night ~*~

Join us for
Spaghetti & Technology Night !

Wednesday, November 18th
5 - 7 pm

Please join us for a yummy spaghetti dinner @ $1 a plate.

After dinner there will be two areas for families to visit:

1.) Successmaker lab. While there, parents are encouraged to join their child/children in a session of reading so they can experience first hand what their student(s) participate in.

2.) The COW. No, not as in "mooooooooo" - The Computer On Wheels station will be up-and-running in the 5th grade pod area. There will be a powerpoint demonstration viewing to give parents an overview of how the COW is being used in our school. ** note: This is also a great opportunity for parents and students to read and sign the COW/Internet usage agreement. A signed contract is necessary for your student to be able to access this resource.

**Finally: Save room for dessert ! After you and your student(s) have visited the two stations (and received your attendance "stamp" from both) - that's your ticket to join us at our overwhelmingly popular CAKE WALK ! Cake walk tickets will cost 25-50 cents per ticket - and if history is any indicator, be prepared to home something y-u-m-m-y !!


P.S. To Parents,
Don't forget to fill out your evaluation of the evening. Completed evaluations will enter your student's name into a drawing to win free stuff (books, etc.).

Saturday - Sand Creek Library ! See you there

Join us for the
"Discover Your Library"
Harrison Family Reading Program KICK-OFF!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2 - 4 pm
Sand Creek Library
1821 South Academy
Join us at the Kick-Off for food & fun.
Attend the Harrison Reading Program Kick-Off and get a FREE library book bag!

*** Hot off the Presses ***

The November edition of
"Rams in the News" (Newsletter) is hot off the presses and out in the community. If you've somehow missed it - please visit our website to pick up an e-copy.

Enjoy!

http://mountainvista.hsd2.org/newsletter

Scholastic Book Fair

Mountain Vista Community School is proud to host our annual Scholastic Book Fair (October 26th - 29th) Visit our library to view hundreds of books and
literacy-based goodies for all ages.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Parent - Teacher Conferences
will be held
Wednesday, October 28th, 4pm-8pm
Thursday, October 29th, 8am - 8pm

To cancel or re-schedule an appointment please call:
(719) 527-3400

*~ PAWS to read ~*

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st. You're invited to join our annual "PAWS to Read" event from 2:45-3:30pm. Students will be pairing up with family and staff members to share/read their favorite books.

Family members are invited to take their student(s) to read in the library. There they will find an assortment of seating arrangements, amazing views, and refreshments will also be served.

Keep an eye out for our special "PAWS" four-legged friends who will be making the rounds during this annual event. They make awesome listeners and are always eager to play audience to our enthusiastic readers.

Camp Elim: An Outdoor Education Experience!

From October 7th-9th, Mountain Vista's 8th grade students will venture to Camp Elim in Woodland Park. While there, the students will experience everything from geo-caching to storytelling.

Thanks to all the wonderful parents and outside volunteers who are helping get this excursion organized and running. Stay tuned for updates and photos.


www.campelim.com

PTO Fundraiser

Mountain Vista's dynamic PTO group is sponsoring their first fundraiser of the year - the "Entertainment ~ GOLD C book".

The 2010 edition is available for either the Colorado Springs/Southern Colorado region -or- for the Denver Metro Area.

Price = $10, with profits going towards MVCS' classroom and student needs.

Sales end soon - call 527-3400 if you have any questions.

Sports News ! (week of 9/14/09)

Thursday, 9/17: Cross Country @ Cottonwood

Thursday 9/17: Softball, MVCS - vs - Panorama @ Leon Young Field 4:15

JOIN US ~ Chocolate Math Night tonight !

Come join the Mountain Vista Community in celebrating "Chocolate Math Night" (6-7:30pm)

You can expect an evening filled with entertainment (Students-vs-Staff "Jeopardy") and delicious math-based learning. Other non-chocolate (dare I say "healthy") treats will also be available.

See you soon!

2009 ~ 2010 School Year: Who, What, Where, When

Here's a quick link to access our school site - check the calendar for this week's events.

mountainvista.hsd2.org/for-parents

Sports News !

Thursday, 9/10: Cross Country MVCS -vs - Timberview @ Cottonwood (4:15pm)

Softball MVCS - vs - Carmel @ Leon Young Field (4:15pm)
** SOFTBALL UPDATE 9/11: MVCS Rams won Game 1. Score 6 -0
Carmel won Game 2. Score 12 - 4


Saturday, 9/12: Football MVCS @ Four Diamonds Sports Complex

Go Rams!!