In 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wrote the song “Small Town”. In 2013, Mellencamp told Rolling Stone, "I wanted to write a song that said, 'You don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to live a full life or enjoy your life.' I was never one
Date: Tuesday, February 25th, white Day
Lunch: teriyaki nuggets or chicken nuggets, roll, pasta with marinara sauce, peas, fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: sausage biscuit, chilled fruit, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: Cheesy Egg Omelet, French toast sticks w/syrup, Hash Brown Patty, Fresh Veggies, Spiced Apples, Low Fat Milk
Birthdays:
- Date: Monday, February 24th, Maroon Day
Lunch: hamburger on a bun, potato smiles, fresh carrots and ranch, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: donut or cereal, chilled fruit, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: teriyaki nuggets or chicken nuggets, roll, pasta with marinara sauce, peas, fruit, low-fat milk
Birthdays today: Alyssa Frisby
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Date: Friday, February 21st, White Day
Lunch: macaroni and cheese or lasagne, breadstick, marinara sauce, romaine salad, ranch dressing, grapes, low-fat milk
Birthdays today: Hadley Barritt, Hudson Barritt, Izaiah Gonzalez
Birthday this weekend: Carmella Robles, Olivia Robles, Hunter Watzlavik, Sophia Reese
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Date: Thursday, February 20th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: chicken alfredo, breadstick, stir fry veggies, veggies and ranch, chilled fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: breakfast pizza or cereal, pineapple, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: macaroni and cheese or lasagne, breadstick, marinara sauce, romaine salad, ranch dressing, grapes, low-fat milk
Birthdays: Aaron Cobb, Colton Green
Date: Wednesday, February 19th, White Day
Lunch: Mini corn dogs, baked beans, fresh carrots and ranch, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: piggle stick with syrup or cereal, diced peaches, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: Chicken Alfredo, breadstick, stir fry veggies, veggies and ranch, chilled fruit, low-fat milk
Birthdays: Karisha Hamm, Trevor Reeves
Date: Friday, February 14th, White Day Happy Valentines Day
Lunch: pizza or cheesy French bread, romaine salad with tomatoes and ranch, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Birthdays today: Veronica Legarda
Birthday this weekend: Pantera French, Maelie Sartore
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Date: Thursday, February 13th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: tacos or fajitas with cheese and lettuce, refried beans, seasoned corn, shell, blueberries, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: blueberry muffin or cereal, mixed fruit, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: pizza or cheesy French bread, romaine salad with tomatoes and ranch, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Birthdays: Everlyn Dewey, Graeson Lyons
Date: Wednesday, February 12th, White Day
Lunch: chicken smackers, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, chilled fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: sausage pizza, chilled fruit, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: tacos or fajitas with cheese and lettuce, refried beans, seasoned corn, shell, blueberries, low-fat milk
Birthdays: Noah Barritt, Gabe Keller
Student creativity and inquiry are a focus of the MSD of Mount Vernon. We pride ourselves on promoting student engagement with the ever changing world around them. The district has taken several steps over the years to create a learning environment that fosters innovation and embraces digital learning.
WSI has generously invested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) labs, known as Maker’s Space throughout the district. Our elementary students are provided opportunities to creatively work through challenging problems and develop solutions using STEM kits throughout the year. This year we expanded opportunities to compete in robotics competitions and we plan to grow our robotics program further in the years to come.
The high school recently added an Innovation and Open Source Learning class that focuses on student driven solutions for community and world problems. Currently, our students are working on several projects for the course which include; a city beautification project, the creation of prosthetic limbs, podcasts that focus on current topics, a children’s book, and the use of denim for insulation in habitat homes. Our students’ creativity and engagement never cease to amaze me.
Next year we plan to expand our Project Lead the Way curriculum to include the junior high and high schools. We will focus on coding and engineering, creating opportunities for students to get a head start in careers with growing demand. The MSD of Mount Vernon is dedicated to providing resources to our students that promote innovation.
On February 27, 2020 our district will participate in Digital Learning Day, drawing attention to the digital learning that happens daily in the classroom. School will be in session. I invite you to check out our social media feeds that day to see some of the innovative tools teachers use to help our students learn and grow!
Dr. Matt Thompson
Date: Tuesday, February 11th, Maroon Day
Lunch: Salisbury steak, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: breakfast sliders or PB and J uncrustable, fresh apple slices, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: chicken smackers, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, chilled fruit, low-fat milk
Birthdays: Brendan Austin
Date: Monday, February 10th, White Day
Lunch: breaded mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce or sloppy joe, coleslaw, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: cinnamon toast sticks with syrup or cereal, chilled pears, juice, low-fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: Salisbury steak, roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots, fresh fruit, low-fat milk
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