The ViewPoint
Mount View Middle School
May 15, 2015
Upcoming Dates
May 25
Schools and Offices closed
Principal’s Corner
Study for Tests Step-by-Step
If your child takes organized notes, she’s one step closer to acing her next
test. She should save notes (and other materials, such as quizzes and
handouts) to review before exams. She should also:
1. Make a plan. Schedule time to prepare for the test over
several days. It’s better to study things repeatedly over time
than to “cram” before a test.
2. Review. Divide materials into logical sections. Then read them
over as a memory refresher.
3. Memorize. While reviewing, decide what could be on the test.
Use flash cards (or another method) to study this information.
4. Take a practice test. Ask questions the way they might appear
on the test. Study until they can be answered confidently.
5. Relax. Get a good night’s sleep before the test, then eat a
healthy breakfast. Take a few deep breaths and think, “I’m
prepared, I’ll do fine!”
Source: The Parent Institute
Students are now able to register for the Middle School World Language program through the
HCPSS BSAP/K-9 Summer Institute. Rising 8th graders, who were not enrolled in world
language in grade 7, may enroll in French or Spanish this summer. Successful completion of this
course will prepare students to enroll in the appropriate grade 8 language course for the 20152016 school year. The course meets from June 29 - July 24 from 8:30am - 12:15pm at Lime Kiln
Middle School ($275). Students have the option of also registering for the afternoon enrichment
sessions with the BSAP/K-9 Summer Institute ($550).
Although this course was listed in the HCPSS Summer Catalog, it was not available on any of
the online registration forms, prohibiting students from enrolling. If you have any students
interested, please encourage them to complete the online registration form on the summer school
website.
 Registration website - http://tinyurl.com/HCPSS-summer

Direct link to MS World Language Program registration form http://tinyurl.com/MSlanguage-2015
The Anime Club meeting scheduled for Thursday May 21 is moved to Tuesday May 19.
Please check Edmodo and fill out the updated permission slip. Mrs. Finley also has
forms available in the library.
Archery Intramurals
Intramurals are an opportunity to be active and be social from 2:30-3:30 for ten
sessions. Intramurals are open to everyone and to any skill level. They are non
competitive. If you can’t make all the sessions, that is fine. Students need to turn in a
signed permission slip to participate. Students must be picked up by 3:30.
Archery intramurals will begin on Monday, May, 18. If you are interested you may print
a copy of the permission slip from Mr. Blum's webpage.
http://blummvmspe.weebly.com/intramurals.html or pick one up in the gym. There will
be two, five day sessions. Please only sign up for one session.
From the Health Room
Medication remaining at the end of the school year should be picked
up by the parent/guardian prior to/ or on the last day of school (June
19). Any medication not picked up will be discarded at 11:30 a.m. on
the last day of school. If you are unable to pick up medication by
11:30, please contact the health room to make other arrangements.
Immunization Requirements for the 2015-2016
School Year
Students entering 7th Grade for the 2015-2016 school year are
required by the State of Maryland to have a meningitis vaccine and a Tdap vaccine by the
first day of school, August 24, 2015.
Please contact your child’s health care provider to obtain documentation of these vaccines
(if they have previously been administered) or to schedule an appointment to receive the
required vaccinations. Failure to provide proof of updated immunizations by the first day
of school next year could result in your child being excluded from school. Please turn in
the necessary documentation to the Health Room as soon as possible. Physician’s offices
may fax immunization documentation directly to the Health Room at
410-442-8050. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Health Room at
410-313-5550. Thank you!
Green Tip of The Month: Plant Butterfly Weed NOT Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush is an invasive species that only provides nectar for butterflies. You'll
commonly see it being sold in garden centers because it does attract many butterflies.
The problem is that butterflies can't lay their eggs on butterfly bush, so it's difficult for
them to reproduce and survive.
Please think about butterflies when you choose plants for your yard. Purchase native
species like butterfly weed and Joe-Pye weed to ensure that your plants are both
beautiful AND helpful!
If you want to learn more about how to construct a butterfly garden, the Green Team
will be available at the G/T Open House on May 19th from 6:30-7:30. They can give
you a tour of Mount View's butterfly garden and answer your questions!
PTA News
TOGETHER IN EDUCATION: It’s not too late to link your Harris Teeter card to the
MVMS account so that our school earns money!! Simply, ask the cashier at Harris Teeter
to link your card to MVMS - ACCOUNT CODE IS #2942. Then, when you purchase
Harris Teeter generic brand items, the MVMS account will be credited a percentage of
your purchase. There’s another payout by May 31, so please remember to support
MVMS. Thanks so much!!!
PTA Needs volunteers for next school year!!
Don't be shy! It is a great way to learn more about the PTA and meet new
people in your school community.
Use this link to see OPEN positions for next school year:
http://mvmspta.yolasite.com/committees-2015-2016.php
If you have an interest in joining a committee or just want to learn more,
please contact Theresa Yodzis, 410.531.4929 or yodz@comcast.net or Chris
Johansen at chrisj@pfgc.com.
MVMS Website
The MVMS website has a new look! Visit http://mvms.hcpss.org and bookmark
for future reference.
Follow us on Twitter! @hcpss_mvms
Mount View MS 8th Grade Music Students: Welcome to the Marriotts Ridge
Music Foundation!!
We are so excited to welcome the incoming freshman class in the fall of 2015! Since the
school’s opening in 2005, Marriotts Ridge High School Music has grown and established
itself as a premier program of musical excellence, depth and variety in Howard County
and Maryland. The MRHS Music Foundation exists to support and further develop that
excellence in the performing arts at Marriotts Ridge High School, financially and
administratively. It is the responsibility, challenge and privilege of all our music families
to help them reach their goals. The Marriotts Ridge High School Music Foundation’s
role is to raise funds and provide volunteer support for all aspects of the music
programs. Our funds consist of Parent and Family donations, Business Patron
donations, concert ticket sales and monies raised from fundraising efforts (selling
Yankee Candle/World’s Finest Chocolates, citrus and apples, an annual flea market and
more). PLEASE CHOOSE TO BE INVOLVED in some way to support your child’s
Mustang music experience. If you have or are, a musician, in one of the Ridge’s
performing groups (band, orchestra, choral), YOU ARE a member of the MRHS Music
Foundation! No membership fees required! Come be part of the MRHS Music
Foundation…for musical excellence…for our kids’ sakes…for the legacy that is
Marriotts Ridge High School Music!! We are actively seeking volunteers for next
school year. If you would like to be included on our weekly Music Foundation
newsletter NOW or have questions, or want to start getting involved in any way, please
email MRHSMF@gmail.com. You will start receiving all the important and exciting
information about the music programs and Music Foundation!!!
"Sweet Dreams" MRHS Spring Dance Concert
Joins us for an evening of jazz, lyrical, tap and
contemporary dance choreographed by Ms. Spruill and the
students.
Thursday May 14 & Friday May 15
7 pm MRHS theater
Tickets on sale during lunch shifts Wed May 13-Friday May 15 $6
Tickets at door $8
RELAY FOR LIFE-$1 for each ticket sale will go towards American Cancer
Society
Marriotts Ridge Girls Basketball Camp
The Marriotts Ridge Girls Basketball program will be hosting a summer camp that will be held from June
22nd-June 26th from 1-4pm at MRHS. It is a great opportunity for all young players striving to play
basketball at the next level. Our Girls Basketball Camp is designed to improve the fundamentals and
strengthen the individual skill development of each camper. Coaches will use a variety of creative drills,
challenging exercises, exciting games, scrimmages, and many other activities to help each player improve
both individual and team oriented skills. Multiple coaches and current MRHS basketball players will be
available to provide demonstrations and offer feedback. All rising 5th-9th grade girls are welcome! To
register please email summercamps@mrhs-boosters.com or contact Christine Forman at
dcbforman@verizon.net. Please feel free to contact Coach Bay with any questions in regards to camp.
Caitlin_Bay@hcpss.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Early bird deadline quickly
approaching!! Join in the fun at
Marriotts Ridge!!!
Registration is now open for the Marriotts Ridge
Booster summer sports and music camps. Several
music and vocal camps. Check out new age groups
for many of the camps. For a complete list and
registration information, check out the website:
http://www.mrhs-boosters.com/summer-camps
Register now, early registration until May 15, 2015
The Marriotts Ridge Boys Lacrosse team will be participating in the Howard County
Summer League. Coach Incontrera is in the process of collecting emails so he can
organize the team. Eighth graders interested in playing boys lacrosse at Marriotts Ridge,
please follow the link below and fill out the information so he can get in touch with you
about the league and other opportunities over the summer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KV1ZfLRnroQMlxio5GPWDTXtONBwyx3l5MkLyRCE8M
8/viewform?usp=send_form#start=invite
Marriotts Ridge Boys Basketball Camp
Marriotts Ridge Boys Basketball program will be holding their annual camp from June 22nd until
June 26th at Marriotts Ridge High School. Camp will include games, contests, lectures and skill
development. Camp runs from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We encourage rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade
students to attend. It is a great opportunity for players of all ages to meet the coaches, sharpen
their skills, and have fun. Dave Appleby has been a successful coach in the county for 30+ years
and will be the director of camp. For more information please visit: www.mrhs-boosters/summercamps We hope to see you there!
In partnership with HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, Marriotts Ridge High
School Boosters are offering Sports Physicals on June 3, 2015.
Howard County Athletic policy requires every athlete submit a physical dated after April 1, 2015 in order to
participate in any high school athletics tryouts for the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, concussion baseline
testing (also required once every 2 years) will be available at no charge (Marriotts Ridge HS students only).
It will require approximately an additional 30 minutes to your time at the Sports Physicals. See "Other Links"
on our Sports Physicals page for more details on concussion testing.
If you have questions regarding concussion testing not related to scheduling, please contact MRHS Athletics
Director, Gene Brown.
Please note: This is a Sports Physical Only and it is not meant to replace a complete comprehensive
annual exam with a primary care physician. Any health concerns regarding your child should be
directed to your family physician.
All athletic participation forms can be found on the school website
at http://www.marriottsridge.net/sportsInfo.php.
COMPLETED Pre-participation Physical Evaluation forms MUST be brought to June 3rd physical.
Booster Physicals are conducted by area physicians and nurses and are open to current students and
incoming freshman of any county high school. Concussion baseline testing will be available at no charge
on June 3rd. It will require approximately 30 additional minutes to your time at the Sports Physicals.
Please indicate a first and second choice for your appointments below and you will receive an email to confirm
your scheduled time. Please complete one registration form per athlete - however one check may be used for
payment. If you have any questions, please contact Gail Dryja at g_t_dryja@yahoo.com.
Order online using the link below OR use the downloadable registration form for mail-in.
Cost: $30
Refund Policy: Due to the limited number of appointments available, refunds for scheduled appointments will
only be given if requested prior to May 27, 2015.
Registration for 2015 Sports Physical
Order from Online Store:
Order Online
Downloadable Registration Form: SportsPhysicals2015
Athletic Participation Forms:
www.marriottsridge.net/sportsInfo.php
Time slots are limited and will fill fast...
The PTSA of Marriotts Ridge High School is completing the Officers of the
Executive Board for the 2015-16 school year. Currently vacancies exist for a
Recording Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in either position,
please contact David Brown, PTSA President at wesdad96@gmail.com or
410-480-2721
Marriotts Ridge High School 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
May 30th
Fun Run 8:00am
Breakfast 8:30am - 10:00am
Anniversary Celebration Ceremony - 10:00am
Celebration Activities from 10:30am - 1:00pm
for past, present, and future Mustangs
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Tug-of-War Tournament
Alumni Art Walk
Musical Performances
Cutest Dog Competition
Big Wheel/Power Wheel Races for future Mustangs
Remote Control Car Races for Mustangs of all ages
Carnival Games
More
Host Families Sought for AFS Exchange Students: Next school year, some twenty
AFS exchange students from around the world will come to Howard County for a
life-changing year of cross-cultural sharing. Exchange students live in a family such
as yours and attend the locally district HS from your address. Host families
volunteer to provide room and board for a student and get to know a great kid and
learn more about a different part of the world. Exchange students learn about our
American culture from the inside and share about theirs. Students are available
from countries over 90 countries, including Germany, Italy, Sweden, Japan, and
Thailand. Students have interests including dance, soccer, track, choir, and scouting.
Howard County Public School's placement deadline for next year is coming up very
soon.
If you would like to hear more about the process of becoming a host family or any
other aspect of our program, please contact Christina McGarvey at (410) 997-7087
or ckmcgarvey@yahoo.com. More information is also available at
Share Your Life
With An AFS Exchange Student
Calling all Volunteers!
Make reading fun for kids and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist HCLS
instructors with the summer reading club and other tasks.
Orientation sessions:
Tuesday, May 19th 4:30 pm OR 7:00 pm
To register for this orientation session, submit an online volunteer application to the teen
instructor at the GLENWOOD branch. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm
registration. Ages 13-17.
Online volunteer application: https://hclibrary.org/index.php?page=159
Community Information:
The following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for
school newsletters and distribution. These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the
Howard County Public School System.
Kennedy Krieger
We are recruiting children ages 8-12 to participate in an MRI research study to learn if there are
differences between the brain’s structure and its function in children with and without ADHD as well as
with and without High Functioning Autism.
The study involves participating in 2 seven-hour days of paper and pencil tasks, computer activities, and a
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain. Parents will receive a report of the IQ assessment
administered to their child as well as the radiology report. All testing is done free of charge and you get
to choose the dates you participate. For more information about this study, please contact Alyssa
Tiedemann at 443-923-9263, Mary Martinelli at 443-923-9258, or Kristie Sweeney at 443-923-9254 or
by email LNIR@kennedykrieger.org
Columbia Orchestra
Into the Woods, Carousel, & Porgy and Bess, blockbuster scores from Star Wars & James Bond, and jazz
hits from Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Vocalist Delores King Williams and the Columbia Jazz Band
join the Orchestra on Sat., May 16, 7:30 p.m., The Jim Rouse Theatre. Call 410-465-8777 or visit
www.columbiaorchestra.org/hcpss to purchase tickets or for more information.
Columbia Association
FREE Family Art Frenzy, Sun., May 17, 1-3 p.m., all ages can enjoy a free creative event. May project is
an up-cycled rocket bird feeder.
Beth Shalom School
Open House and Reading Festival, Sun, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane,
Columbia www.beth-shalom.net or 410-531-5115.
Town Center Community Association
Art in the Afternoon, Sun, May 17, 3-5 p.m. Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Road Columbia, MD.
FREE admission. Registration preferred 410-730-4744.
Columbia Association
Painting Exploration and Design with Manique Buckmon begins with the basics for ages 6-9, Tues., May
26-June 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Painting by Design with Kate Cavanaugh explores composition and color theory
for students ages 10 and up begins Mon., June 1-22, 5:45-7:15 p.m. To register, please call Columbia Art
Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org.
Columbia Association
Mixed Media Mania with Korey Rosenbaum ages 5-10, Sun., June 7-28, 1-2:30 p.m. To register, please
call Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email artstaff@columbiaassociation.org
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park
Colonial Market Fair, Sat and Sun., June 13-14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Benjamin Banneker Historical Park, 300
Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD. A $5.00 donation for parking is requested.
Columbia Association
Schools Out Botanical Printmaking, June 17; Dimensional Explorations, June 18. To register, please call
Columbia Art Center at 410-730-0075 or email art.staff@columbiaassociation.org
Forest Hill Swim and Tennis Club
Swim America swim lessons, 3, 2-week sessions starting June 22- July 31. Learn to dive lessons, 5, 1week sessions starting June 22-July 20, 4310 Columbia Road Ellicott City. For more information go to
FHSTC.com and click Swim Lesson and or Dive Team tab.
SPORTS
Laurel Soccer Club
Tryouts for 2015-2016, registration is open. www.laurelsoccerclub.org
CAMPS
Junior Achievement
JA BizTown Summer Venture for young people ages 9 to 12. Dates: June 22 – 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Junior
Achievement of Central Maryland, 10711 Red Run Blvd., Suite 110, Owings Mills, MD. For details or to
register, contact Rebecca Golloub at rgolloub@jamaryland.org or 410-753-3292
http://jamaryland.org/programs/summer-camp
The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County
Journey Camp 2015 Sun., July 12 – Sat., July 18. Journey will be held on the picturesque campus of
Washington College in Chestertown, MD on the Eastern Shore.
Applications can be obtained at www.mlw.org and will also be available in guidance counselor offices at
local middle schools. Limited financial assistance is available. Applications are due by May 15,
2015. For further information, contact the MLW office at 301-444-8623 or office@mlw.org.