Welcome to Mountain View Elementary School's PTO web site. The excitement continues as we enjoy a fun-filled 2010!

Order a Yearbook Today

The PTO is now accepting orders for the 2009-2010 Mountain View Yearbook. Yearbooks are $23 a piece with a discount for multiple orders. Online ordering is also available thorugh this website. The deadline to order is March 26th. Order your 2009-2010 yearbook.

Sponsor a Brick in Your Child's Name

MVES families and local businesses are invited to purchase personalized brick pavers which will be used to create beautiful seating areas outside of the school. What a wonderful way to commemorate your family's days at Mountain View. Purchase a brick by March 5th for the first installation of pavers on Earth Day 2010.

Some additional ideas:

- Classes can buy a brick for their teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
- Grandparents can buy a brick for a birthday or graduation gift
- School friends can buy a brick together
- A sports team can buy a brick to celebrate their season
- Businesses can buy a brick to show their support for MVES

Be creative, and make sure to check out the complete plans in the lobby. See the links below to find out more about this exciting opportunity:
Sponsor a brick paver for your student
Sponsor a brick pavor for your business

Art & Writing Contest - Deadline Extended to March 10th

Entries are now being accepted for Mountain View's 2010 Art & Writing Contest. The theme for this year's contest is "If I could give the world a gift ..." Mountain View students can submit works in the following categories (limit of two entries per category, per student):

Age divisions for judging are Pre-K-2nd grade and 3rd grade-5th grade. All students who enter the contest will receive a Certificate of Participation and a coupon for $3 off open bounce times at Jumpin Jimmy’s in Haymarket. Medals will be awarded to winners in each category and age division, and all entries will be on display at the Kids Choice Awards Talent Show (see below).

The deadline for entries is March 10, 2010. Each work of art and writing entry must be submitted with a separate entry form. If you have any questions regarding our 2010 Art & Writing Contest, please contact We look forward to seeing our students creative and insightful interpretations of this year's theme!

Art & Writing Contest Official Rules & Entry Form
Art & Writing Contest Flier

Talent Show - March 20th at Battlefield High School

The MVES Talent Show is right around the corner on March 20th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Battlefield High School Auditorium. Dress Rehearsal will be held on Friday, March 19th at Battlefield High School from 4-7:00 p.m. Don't miss all of this year’s wonderful acts in this top-notch annual production.

Next PTO Membership Meeting - March 23rd

Due to scheduling conflicts with the Talent Show, our February PTO Membership Meeting has been canceled. Our next PTO membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join us and find out about all of the exciting programs and events still planned for 2010.

Minutes from January PTO Meeting
Beautification Proposal - January 2010

Celebrate Spring with Ice Cream at Coldstone

Don't miss Coldstone Creamery Night on Thursday, March 25th. All proceeds will benefit Mountain View!

Join the Cougar Bank

The Cougar Bank is Mountain View Elementary School's student-run bank sponsored through a business partnership with Virginia Commerce Bank. Help your child learn the importance of saving while they watch their money grow with each deposit, and establish the important habit of saving a little each week. Plus, we make saving fun for our Cougar Bank members with special drawings each month, prizes for each deposit, and end-of-year give-aways! Students must have a Virginia Commerce Bank BEES Savings Account to participate in The Cougar Bank. To open an account, please download an Account Request Form and send the completed form to school.

Join Your PTO

We are so proud to share this great school and community with you! As a PTO, 100% of your membership dues go back into the school to benefit our children's programs.

PTO Membership Form: To join the PTO, simply print and complete a membership form and return it to your child's teacher with your $15 membership fee.

Parent Volunteer Form: Includes descriptions of each event planned for the 2009-2010 school year and a chance to find out about the great opportunities available for you to get involved.

Simple Ways You Can Support MVES: You won't believe how easy it is to help fund programs at our school!

2009/2010 PTO Board of Directors

Amy Wright
Michelle Gonzalez
Co-President
Co-President
Jen Skaff Vice President
Laurie Payne Treasurer
Susan Ring Secretary