Mountain View Elementary

📣 Reminder for Our MVES Families
Just a quick heads-up about next week’s schedule:
❌ No school for elementary students on Monday, March 16
⏰ Early dismissal on Thursday, March 19 at 1:35 p.m.
👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday afternoon
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s learning! 📚✨
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🌸 Spring Break Reminder 🌸

Just a friendly reminder that Spring Break is coming up soon! There will be no school for students March 23-27, and we hope all of our Panther families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled week.

Take this time to rest, recharge, and make some great memories with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school refreshed and ready to finish the year strong! 🐾📚

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📣 Reminder for Families
Just a quick reminder that we will have early dismissal coming up soon to allow time for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss ways we can continue supporting your student’s learning and growth.
⏰ Early Dismissal: March 19 at 1:35 p.m.
👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences: March 19 from 2:30-7:15 p.m.
We look forward to visiting with you and working together to help our Panthers succeed! 🐾
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📅 Reminder for Families

Just a quick reminder that elementary students will not have school on Monday, March 16. Our elementary campus will be closed while the secondary campuses are holding their CAPS conferences.

We look forward to welcoming our elementary Panthers back to school on Tuesday, March 17! 🐾

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Monday, March 2-
Wear stripes or spots or something new—
Dress silly, bright, or Seuss-y too!
March 2nd is the day—hip hip hooray!
Let’s Read Across America in a wacky way!
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Reminder-Early Dismissal on Thursday this week. Car rider dismissal bell rings at 1:35! #WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

📣 Calendar Update
Because of recent inclement weather, the following days will be used to make up missed instructional time:
📅 Friday, February 13
📅 Monday, February 16
📅 Friday, April 3
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
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🎶 Mountain View Elementary Talent Show 🎭
Get ready for a night of incredible talent from our amazing students - from singing, dancing, science tricks, piano and drum set! We will have it all!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Butler Auditorium at the High School
🎟 Admission:
• $3 per person
• FREE for children under 5
All proceeds will support the Mountain View Elementary Music Department, helping keep music alive and thriving in our school 🎵
Bring your family and friends and come cheer on our talented performers. We can’t wait to see you there!
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🐾 Weekly Prowl at MVES 🐾
Here’s what’s happening around Mountain View Elementary this week! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for all the great learning and fun ahead
We’re looking forward to another great week of growing and learning together. Thank you for your continued support of MVES!
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Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week at Mountain View Elementary!
We have an exciting week ahead filled with learning and fun.
Thank you for your continued support of our MVES students and staff. It’s going to be a great week to be a Panther!
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📱 Exciting News from Mountain View Elementary! 🐾
Starting August 15th, the Benton School District will begin sending out text messages after 4PM every Friday to help keep you in the loop and enhance our communication from school to home! 🏫✨ Parents/Guardians will get a text message with access to a calendar of events for the upcoming week. 🐾
Click the link below to see a preview of what you can expect to receive each Friday. 📱
https://docs.google.com/.../1joI07_qBhpVBB3.../edit...
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Ralph Bunche Picnic – All Are Welcome!

The Benton School District invites you to join us for the annual Ralph Bunche Picnic on
Saturday, August 3, 2025
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at 1600 Dixie Street.

This family-friendly event celebrates community, connection, and tradition. All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we kick off the new school year together!

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024–2025 Benton School District Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Stephanie Williams! 🎶 Mrs. Williams, the beloved music teacher at Mountain View Elementary, brings joy, creativity, and passion to her classroom every day. Her dedication to her students and her ability to make learning fun through music has left a lasting impression on our school community. We are so proud to recognize Mrs. Williams for the impact she makes in the lives of our students and for representing the excellence of Benton Schools. Thank you for sharing your gifts and heart with us!

2025 Future Lady Panther Volleyball Camp! Calling all future Lady Panthers — get ready to level up your volleyball game with our 3-day camp just for you! 📅 May 12–14 (Mon–Wed) 🕞 3:30–6:30 PM 📍 Benton Arena 🎒 Open to current 1st–8th graders 💵 $55 | Cash or check at check-in Pre-register on Friday, May 9, from 3:30–5:30 PM in the Arena Lobby! Skip the line on camp day, pay in advance, and pick up your camp tee! -Sibling Discount: $50 per camper for multiple kids in the same family -Scholarships Available! Questions? Contact Coach Shoop at mshoppach@bentonschools.org Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScsS6qz1flHHu.../viewform

Reminder, Panther Family! There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 18th! Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back in class on Monday, April 21, 2025, refreshed and ready to go! 🐾

Unbox Your Future with Benton Panthers! No, this action figure isn’t real... BUT the opportunities in the Benton School District absolutely are! New schools. Fresh upgrades. Challenging AP and college-credit courses, thriving arts programs, hands-on career and technical education, and a proud tradition as the Home of State Champion Athletics— there’s a place (and a purpose!) for every student here. School Choice closes May 1st! Come be part of something special. Be a Panther. 🐾 Learn more and apply here: https://ww2.bentonschools.org/o/bsd/page/registration

It's National Assistant Principals Week! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible assistant principals who support our students, staff, and schools every single day! Your leadership, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact. Meet our amazing team: • Angie Grant – Mark Rash • Caldwell – Sara Brown • Howard Perrin – Kelli Fuller • Mountain View – Leah Hays • Ringgold – Rhonda Redmond • Benton Middle School – Karen Crosby, Meagan McGuire, Gabriel Rhynes • Benton Junior High – Rusty Davis, Jalon Hughes • Benton High School – Karen Hilborn, Monica Zaremba, Tim Hornbuckle We appreciate each of you and all you do! 🐾

Due to inclement weather this winter, our last day of school will be Thursday, May 29, 2025. Snow make-up days were built into our school calendar, reflecting May 27, 28, and 29 as designated make-up days. Thank you for your patience and flexibility—we appreciate our Panther family! Let’s finish the school year strong!

Benton Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24–28. We hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved break! Relax, recharge, and have fun! We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31! 🐾