2425.11 Grizzly Growler 11.04
MHHS ART CLUB
To build community, inspire creativity in MHHS students and provide weekly art related activities!
MEETING INFO:
Every Wednesday @ lunch in room 270
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Join remind: @mhhsaertcl
Follow: @mhhs.art.club
STAFF ADVISOR:
Amanda Dickson
YEARBOOK PREORDERS
Don't miss out on the memories! Yearbook sales are now open.
Order yours today!
Orders can be placed online or at the finance office.
COLLEGE PREP ADVICE SERIES
Master the college application process. Join Sage Creek counselors who will give expert advice on getting informed and organized, writing the college application essay, highlighting your extracurriculars and gathering letters of recommendation to make your case to your chosen colleges.
Pizza will be served.
Have questions? Email libraryteens@carlsbadca.gov.
Date: 11/04/2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Georgina Cole Library
START SMART
Attention Grizzlies! To park in the student parking lot, students are required to have a valid parking permit. To obtain a parking permit students are required to complete a Start Smart course and submit all required paperwork, including proof of driver license, valid registration and car insurance to the Finance Office.
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 6th @6pm-8pm in the library
Check out our website to register for a Start Smart course.
Junior Deputy Program
The Junior Deputy Academy is a 5-week character-building program for youth in grades 6-11. The Academy is free and taught by Vista Sheriff deputies in collaboration with the City of Vista. The Academy is offered for free but is limited to youth who live in Vista.
The Junior Deputy Program will run from November 7-December 5 on Thursdays from 6 pm-8 pm at the Linda Rhoades Center at 600 N Santa Fe Ave.
Please click link for further information and application process
THE GREAT ESCAPE - MATINEE FILM
An actual World War II incident provided the inspiration for this classic adventure about a group of Allied officers attempting to tunnel out of a Nazi POW camp in 1942.
Free; in the Carlsbad City Library Gowland Meeting Room. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showing. All films are shown in original language with English subtitles. Seating is first come, first served. Food and drinks (with lids) allowed.
Date: 11/08/2024 4:00 PM - 6:52 PM
Location:
Carlsbad City Library
SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY CPR & AED TRAINING
Get your certification in CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant with hands on training. This class is taught by the San Marcos Fire Department. This class will offer CPR and AED training for adult, child and infant. You will get hands on training taught by your San Marcos Fire Department. Upon completion of this class you will receive a 2 year certification.
For more information or to sign up please call San Marcos Fire Administration (760)744-1050 ext. 3400
WHEN: 11/09/2024 8:30AM-12:30PM
LOCATION:
Regional Training Facility
184 Santar Place
San Marcos, CA 92069
MHHS ASVAB
MHHS will be offering The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, commonly known as the ASVAB on Thursday, November 21st. The ASVAB assesses a student's current abilities and strengths and helps identify possible careers based on their strengths and interests. This test is administered by a representative from the military, that being said, there is no obligation to enlist in the military after taking the ASVAB. Students may be contacted by a recruiter if your student indicates on their ASVAB intake sheet that they are interested in the military as a possible career choice.
If your student is interested in taking the ASVAB, please have your student click on this to register ASVAB 2024 Registration (space is limited). The deadline to register for the ASVAB is Monday, November 18th at 3:30pm (unless we reach capacity prior to that date).
Should you have any questions please contact Mrs. Karen Schuetze at (karen.schuetze@smusd.org) or stop by the Future Center.
LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS
Dear Class of 2025,
Check out the KEANE Senior Session Guide or their website for more information and to book your appointment! There are limited spots available, so make sure to book your appointment as soon as possible.
The complimentary yearbook portraits will be on campus on December 10th and December 11th! Students will NOT have the ability to choose their yearbook portrait for the complimentary session. Make sure to book your appointment online!
To login: Use your STUDENT ID as the username and your LAST NAME as the password.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kniseley at heidi.kniseley@smusd.org.
For more info click flyer link
YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS
Attention Senior Parents!!!
Celebrate your student and express your love with a lovely senior ad.
The current pricing is:
Full page- $400
Half Page- $200
Quarter Page- $120
Eighth Page- $70
Go to Yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 8120
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kniseley at heidi.kniseley@smusd.org.
If you need help with your online order, call (866) 287-3096 toll free.
Check out the flyer for more information.
PTO MEMBER RECRUITMENT
The 2024/2025 school year is around the corner and Mission Hills PTO is creating an Interest List for people interested in being the part of our Grizzly PTO Team. Responding is not a commitment, but the start of a conversation. We hope to hear from you if you're interested in learning more about what it means to be a part of the team!
Fill out the interest list here.
For more information about Mission Hills PTO, click here.
DUAL ENROLLMENT WORKSHOP
Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment is now open! Dual Enrollment classes are a great way to earn college and high school credit. Please click the flyer link for the list of courses that will be offered for Spring 2025.
Click link to register If you are currently enrolled in a Dual Enrollment class, you do not need to reapply.
PALOMAR PATHWAYS
Palomar College is offering a series of workshops designed to help prepare your student for a smooth transition to college. These workshops will cover a range of topics, including financial aid, academic planning/transfer process, apprenticeships, and campus resources. We believe these workshops will be invaluable in ensuring your student's success at Palomar College.
Attached is the flyer for more details. To register for these workshops please click on the link "Register Here," on the attached flyer.
Workshops #1 and #2 are now open!
Click flyer link for more info and registration
Please contact the Future Center if you have any questions.
ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH RESCOURCES
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or need
immediate support, please call 911 for emergency response or the
Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240 to talk to a crisis
counselor, and they are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Please click flyer link for free mental health resources.
A Commitment to Mental Health
At Mission Hills High School, we believe that every student’s life is invaluable and strive to remind students that they are not alone. At Mission Hills High School, our goal is to foster a culture where mental health is prioritized, and everyone feels empowered to seek help.
Resources and Support
MHHS Counseling Linktree of Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
See below in our growler for more resources for families.
Check out these flyers in English and Spanish for information about preventing youth suicide.
LOOKING FOR A COUNSELOR?
Check out this flyer in Spanish and English to see what's available for you.
PRONTO REDUCED FARE
Grizzlies! Don't forget to complete MTS's mandatory verification to continue to get discounted or free transit cards.
Please note that this discount applies to youth, seniors, AND others who qualify, like Medi-Cal enrollees.
Check out the step-by-step verification instructions in English and Spanish.
STUDENTSQUARE
SMUSD presents StudentSquare! It is new this year and is designed for students to get real time emergency alerts and important notifications directly on their devices.
StudentSquare offers:
- Instant Alerts: Students will get real-time notifications about emergencies like severe weather or lockdowns, so they’re always in the loop.
- Custom Notifications: They can set their preferences to receive alerts in the way that works best for them.
- Easy to Use App: The interface is super user-friendly, making it easy for students to find and read important info quickly.
- Better Communication: Besides emergency alerts, we can also send school updates, event reminders, and other important info to keep everyone connected.
Students will be using their SMUSD google account to "Sign in with Google". You can also sign in using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin
Check out the StudentSquare- Getting Started Guide
NEW VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE PROCESS
We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments.
We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.
UPDATE ON SCHOOL ATTIRE
As we eagerly prepare for the new school year, we want to share some updates about our school attire guidelines. We ask that you be mindful of these when preparing for back-to-school shopping. These guidelines are designed to create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all our students across K-8, middle, and high schools.
What's New?
To promote a focused and supportive atmosphere, we have updated our list of prohibited attire items. After thoughtful collaboration with the San Marcos Sheriff's Department, here are the items that will no longer be allowed for students to wear to school:
Professional sports teams' jerseys and logos on clothing, hats, and accessories
Gang-related writing, symbols, graffiti, or tagging on any property
Monogrammed or lettered belt buckles (e.g., S, N, M, R, B, X, 13, 14)
Bandanas
Hair nets
These changes reflect our commitment to ensuring that every student feels safe and supported at school.
If a student is found wearing a prohibited item, they will be asked to change into appropriate clothing, and the item will be held securely at the front office. Parents/guardians are welcome to pick it up after school
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can make this school year our best one yet!
VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Did you know the average cost of an ambulance ride in CA is $549? This is why SMUSD has partnered with a third-party to provide optional student accident insurance, for as little as $14 for the year. Voluntary student accident insurance is highly-beneficial if an accident was to occur while attending or participating in school-sponsored activities.
For details and more information, see the flyer here or visit www.studentinsuranceusa.com.
HOW TO CREATE A WEBSTORE ACCOUNT
SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. Students are able to create their own account with their SMUSD email. If families have multiple students at different schools within SMUSD or even multiple Grizzlies, you can now create one account for all the students in your family! Refer to the how to guides below to create your accounts.
If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.
FAMILY GUIDE TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Project Cal-Well, a cross-agency mental health initiative led by the California Department of Education, produced this easy-to-use guide with input from families, educators, mental health professionals, and youth. The guide helps parents and other adult family members and caregivers navigate supporting the overall well-being and mental health of school-aged children, including tips for what can be difficult conversations. It offers information about the social and emotional development of young people and explains warning signs that may signal mental health challenges. It equips caregivers with targeted strategies, tools, and resources that help them advocate for their family, address each child’s specific needs, and access professional help.
Key topics and tips include:
- example conversation starters to help open lines of communication with children and teens;
- enjoyable ways to connect, develop wellness routines, and create well-being practices as a family;
- information addressing mental health myths, including the specific needs and increased challenges facing young people who identify as LGBTQ+;
- information on how to recognize signs that a child is bullying or being bullied;
- tools to create a family media plan that sets boundaries around technology and gives children the skills to be online safely using age-appropriate platforms; and
- tips for partnering with schools to access mental health and family wellness resources and supports.
CARE SOLACE
24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for San Marcos Unified School District Students, Staff, and their Families: https://www.caresolace.com/site/sanmarcos
COUNSELING
>> View MHHS Counseling Linktree of Resources
>> View Counseling website
MHHS LIBRARY
Library Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
>> View The Check-in! Library Newsletter for Students
>> Visit Library Page
MHHS ASB
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Click here to view all Growlers.
These are posted to the ParentSquare App each week. If you're not receiving them, please check your settings on ParentSquare, and verify that your contact information is accurate in ParentVUE.If you have anything you'd like to see added, please reach out to Jillian Ryan.
GRIZZLIES STEPPING UP
Grizzlies Stepping Up (GSU) is a tutoring program for multilingual students. In GSU you can work on homework, projects, presentations, prepare for quizzes and tests. Reading for pleasure also takes place during GSU to increase Lexile level and reach reclassification. Student tutors are available to help.
Questions: Mrs. Bustos juliana.bustos@smusd.org Room 401
Click flyer link for more info
MATH TUTORING
Struggling with math? Don't let it hold you back! Math tutoring can help you build a strong foundation, boost your confidence, and improve your grades. With personalized attention and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts and develop essential problem-solving skills. Invest in your future and unlock your full potential with math tutoring.
Math tutoring @MHHS Mon - Wed.
Please click flyer link for more info
AP/HONORS
The calendar link outlines the regular schedule for AP/Honors tutoring. However, students are welcome to meet for other classes not listed. The calendar simply serves to provide reliable, consistent tutoring to students at MHHS.
TUTORING RESOURCES
In addition to asking your teacher for help, attached is some information about AP/Honors Tutoring and Math Tutoring. Also, all California students have access to BrainFuse free through the public library website linked. They offer online tutoring, writing assistance, and more.
