I certainly hope that you all had a great spring break! We certainly are now officially in the "HOME STRETCH."

BE WATER - FINISH STRONG!

As I have now completed my second month on campus as the principal at this great school in this outstanding school district, I am excited to be share with you this message.

While I cannot take credit for what I am going to share with you, I would like to say that I have been working with this mantra for some time now. A former colleague of mine one day told me to be water. I pressed and asked what he meant. He answered…it just finds a way. Fast forward a few years and after countless google searches, I have since discovered that this was a quote from the one and only Bruce Lee.

“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it…Be water, my friend.” – Bruce Lee

How does this apply to Mayfair? The parallels are obvious considering that we are the Monsoons! Among many other things Monsoons are often associated with heavy rainfall or water. I continue to challenge all monsoon families, students and staff to be water. Why?

• Water finds a way.
• Water adjusts, It takes many forms
• It reconstitutes itself to thrive and survive.
• Water is resilient, it is ever present.
• Water sustains, refreshes and challenges us.

In many ways: Teaching is water

BENJAMIN BRIGHAM a little known teacher/author expands on this…

"Outstanding teachers, like water, adapt themselves to the circumstances and sustain, refresh and challenge their learners. These teachers identify their aims and the path of least resistance, a path that varies from moment to moment and day to day because it is based upon the needs of learners. When required, great teachers offer refreshment, in the form of unrequited support, jokes or kind words to sustain their learners and open doors for their learning. When necessary, great teachers crash like a tidal wave, washing away inappropriate and hurtful behaviors or circumstances, cleaning the slate for new growth to occur."

Water simply shifts its shape and continues on its path, achieving its aims regardless of our response. If required, great teachers recognize and work their way through the cracks in learners' resistance to learning, building relationships and creating enthusiasm for learning where resistance and obstacles once stood. Teachers, like water, I find joy in sustaining others and helping them grow.

Be water, my friends, and all living things will seek you out for sustenance, rejuvenation, and inspiration.

Monsoons, let's live up to our name, BE WATER, FIND A WAY AND FINISH STRONG!

#bewater

WASC is the collaborative process that helps schools engage in continuous school improvement that focuses on high-quality learning and well-being for all students. WASC provides a process for regularly examining programs, processes, and data around school goals and student learning through data analysis, reflection, inquiry, and dialogue.

What is the importance of WASC?

WASC validates the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts. Without WASC accreditation, school transcripts may not be accepted by colleges.

What are some other benefits of WASC?

• WASC builds a professional culture to support the schoolwide action plan and helps align the LCAP and School Site Plan

• WASC mandates the Involvement of all stakeholders in the self-study process.

• WASC ensures clarification of the school’s purpose and the schoolwide learner outcomes

• The process helps all stakeholders better understand the variety of programs and services offered at the school

• WASC encourages the school to celebrate success.

• WASC can help districts and schools better allocate resources

What will the visiting committee be looking for?

The committee will be at Mayfair to verify our report. Our job is to be accurate, thorough, and concise in our report. The report should celebrate successes and point out areas in need of improvement. WASC is NOT a “gotcha” process. Mayfair is not expected to have all the answers as long as Mayfair is asking the right questions.

What happens after the committee leaves?

Mayfair will develop an action plan to address areas of need that aligns with the School Site Plan and the Local Control and Accountability Plan

May 6th

Universal 8th Grad Bash

• $80 dollars.
• 2:30pm to 1am
• 3.0 GPA
• Based on 4th quarter progress report

May 20th

7th Grade Color Run

• $5 dollars
• 1:34 to 3:36
• 3.0 GPA required
• Based on 4th quarter progress report

May 26th

Knott's 8th Grade Promotion

• 14 dollars or 50dollars (depending if child has Knotts pass)
• 8:30 to 5:00pm (Estimated)
• Based on meeting promotion requirements

March Madness is still happening

Washington DC May 18 - May 20

Congratulations to our 2022-23 award winners. Pictured from left to right: Asha Greenidge, Brian Saunders and Jocelyn Sisneros.

May 1 - 13

AP Testing

HIGH SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

DATES/TIMES

April 19 - May

Dodgeball Tournament during HS Lunch (M/T/Th)

April 22 - 6pm

Hiram "Chick" Peterson Faculty Basketball Game

April 28

Art Show Awards at 6:30 pm

Open until 8:30 pm

Library/MPB

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

DATES/TIMES

March 17 - April 29 during lunch Gym

March Madness (MS Basketball Tournament) (M/W/F)

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System

Each year students in grades three through eight and high school participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the CAST are online tests that measure what your student knows and is able to do, The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. Results help identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your child can get the support needed to be successful in school.

To learn more about the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments or the CAST, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding Web page by simply clicking here.

You can also look at sample test questions on the practice tests, which can be found on the CAASPP Web portal by clicking here.

CAASPP Testing Block Schedule Link: Click here

ATTENDANCE COUNTS! EVERY DAY, ALL DAY!

Please help to get your child to school at least 10 minutes early to campus. The first bell rings at 8:24am. Students are marked "tardy" if they walk into class after the 8:30am bell. Encourage your child to be on time to every class. Every minute COUNTS!

SUMMER SCHOOL DATES

June 7 - Jul 7, 2022 (Closed July 1 - 5)

HS Students (current grades 9 -11) who have failed a required class for graduation will automatically be signed up for Summer School for Credit Recovery during course registration with the counselor.

OFFICE CELL PHONE EXPECTATIONS

Effective immediately, students who report to an office will meet the following expectations.

Students will power down their mobile devices and turn them into the office staff. This is done to maintain a safe environment on our campus. It also helps us maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all students and staff in the office. Students will receive their phone when they leave the office and return to class. If there is a disciplinary action pending or in process, the phone will be returned to the student's parent/guardian or student at the conclusion of the process.

AP TEST EXAM DATES LINK

PROM IS APRIL 30th at "The Fete" in Costa Mesa.

DANCE CONTRACTS are now available at the Accounting window or ASB room. Please note the new attendance policy for prom:

Students with a record of multiple Tardies or Absences may be denied the opportunity to purchase a ticket and are possible grounds for exclusion from Prom.

Starting March 28, 2022 - Unexcused Absences must not exceed 3 or more periods or 1 Full day Unexcused in 1 week; Tardies and/or Tardy Sweeps must not exceed 3 or more in 1 week. Approvals may be granted by April 29, if the Tardy and absence record shows improvement. Please see Mrs. Lane for approval.

More details and package pricing on these events to follow.

April 26 - 29, 2022

• Commitment Week during snack
• April 26 Military CC CTE

• April 27 CSU
  
• April 28 UC, Private, Out of State
• May 19 - Class of 22 - Commitment Week Photo Day

Saturday, April 30, 2022 (see contract)

• Prom at Fete (Costa Mesa)

Monday, May 16th

• Grad Walks at Elementary Schools (at Flag Salute Ceremony)
• Senior Awards Night Mayfair Gymnasium (5:30 PM)

Monday, May 23rd - Tuesday, May 24, 2022

• SENIOR FINALS

Wednesday. May 25th

• Grad Night - Disneyland

Thursday, May 26th

• Graduation Practice
• Senior Luncheon
• Senior Sunset

Friday, May 27th

• Senior Check-Out
• Senior Farewell Assembly
  
• Campus Walk Through

Tuesday, May 31st

• Senior Day Trip (Catalina)

Wednesday, June 1st

• Senior Breakfast (El Torito)
  
• Graduation - Ron Yary Stadium

• Senior Spotlight highlights college acceptances & post secondary options. The google form can only be filled out once and you must use your s. Account. CLICK HERE
  
• Scholarships & deadlines - check out the Senior Google Classroom
• Seniors who are failing their required classes for graduation will receive a letter regarding their graduation status. Parents be sure to contact Teachers via email or phone call to see how your child can improve.

Parents, please complete these surveys prior to the end of May! We appreciate your feedback!

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