Welcome to Mount Vernon Community School

The PTA at Mount Vernon Community School supports the students, teachers and parents and helps create a vibrant and enriching place to learn. Active and involved parents are essential to our success — together we can have a positive impact on all children who attend MVCS.

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June 8 Family Fun Night with the Alexandria Aces

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Please join MVCS families on Saturday, June 8 at 7pm to cheer on the Alexandria Aces vs. the Silver-Spring/Takoma Thunderbolts at Frank Mann Field 3650 Commonwealth Ave.

The Alexandria Aces are a Collegiate Summer Baseball Club and they are inviting MVCS families out for a family fun night at a discounted rate.

Download and present this flyer for the following admission rates (you must present this flyer):

  • Adults $3.00
  • Children 6-12 years of age $1.00
  • Children under 6 years of age are free!

We hope to see you for a fun community event on Saturday, June 8 at 7pm!

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June 11 Restaurant Night at Pork Barrel BBQ

The school year might be winding down but our fundraising efforts are still going! Join us on Tuesday, June 11, for our next restaurant night fundraiser at Pork Barrel BBQ at 2312 Mt Vernon Ave! Just be sure to mention Mount Vernon Community School when placing your order and MVCS PTA will earn 15% of sales!

Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us at Pork Barrel (just make sure to let them know to mention our school too)! If you have liked our PTA Facebook page you can share our event announcement on your own wall. You can also retweet our announcements on Twitter if you follow us @MountVernonPTA.

It’s a great excuse not to cook dinner for an evening while helping a good cause. We hope to see you there!

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5th-Grade Parents – We Need Your Pictures

We are collecting photographs from all years that 5th graders have been at MVCS. Please send them to Lisa Guernsey at Guernsey@newamerica.net as soon as possible. Thanks to all!

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May 21 PTA Meeting and Officer Nominations

The next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm in the auditorium.

We’re currently seeking 2013-2014 PTA officer nominations. Learn more about being an officer.

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Spring Spruce-Up Saturday May 18

The outdoor gardens, little kid playground and front flower beds could use some sprucing. Join us this Saturday, May 18 from 8:30-11 a.m. on the little kids playground for some spring garden cleaning.

All supplies (as well as coffee and donuts!) will be provided. Bring your kids too, even if it’s for just a little while.

Questions: Contact Leslie Duss

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Get Ready for Spirit Week

Here’s the line-up for Spirit Week, May 13-17, 2013:

  • Monday, May 13 – Pajama Day
  • Tuesday, May 14 – Crazy Hat/Hair Day
  • Wednesday, May 15 – Superhero Day
  • Thursday, May 16 – Mix Match Day
  • Friday, May 17 – Spirit Day (Kinders and 3rd wear RED, 1st and 4th wear BLUE, 2nd and 5th wear WHITE)
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