- Weekly On and Off Campus Events

- Club Highlight:

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As always, the bottom of this newsletter includes links to ParentVUE, our Instagram handles, points of contact, tutoring information and our proud community sponsors!

READ ON FOR MORE!

MONDAY DECEMBER 02

1015AM-1245PM Palomar College Application Workshop in the Library

330-430PM- Marching Band Sectionals at the Amphitheater & ASB Plaza

530PM- Freshman Boys Basketball Game vs. El Camino

630-800PM- PTO Meeting at the Staff Workroom

700PM- JV Boys Basketball Game vs. El Camino

TUESDAY DECEMBER 03

700-800PM- Winter Guard Parent Meeting

200-600PM- HS Senior Holiday Open House w/ Pima Medical Institute

630PM - Parent Workshop: Human Trafficking & Internet Safety over ZOOM

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 04

THURSDAY DECEMBER 05

FRIDAY DECEMBER 06

12:45-1:15PM Love on a Leash at ASB Plaza & Spin the Wheel and Win a PRIZE w/ Future Center

700-900PM VAPA Dance Winter Show at the Amphitheater

DECEMBER EVENTS

12/02 | Girls Soccer Tryouts

12/03 | ASVAB Exam

12/05- 6 | Fall Break (No School)

CLUB PURPOSE:

Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and to build stronger families and communities by opening up the conversation about mental health.

MEETING INFO:

Every Wednesday during lunch @ Room 530

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Join anytime during their meetings

Follow @activemindsmhhs

STAFF ADVISOR:

Jocelyn O'Neil: jocelyn.oneil@smusd.org

CLUB PRESIDENT:

Kaitlyn Tang & Andrea Camacho: 25ktang06172@smusd.org, 25acamacho06226@smusd.org

Sadie Rose is excited to join Mission Hills High School as the new Culinary Arts teacher. With over a decade of experience in the culinary world, Sadie is a passionate cheesemaker, guest chef, caterer, and food ambassador, with a strong commitment to farm-to-table practices. Simultaneously, for the past seven years, Sadie has been a part of San Marcos Unified, where her love for supporting and empowering students has grown. At Mission Hills, she looks forward to inspiring the next generation of food enthusiasts through hands-on culinary education and real-world food experiences. She loves sharing food with the community and looks forward to teaching and feeding all.

You can email Ms. Rose at sadie.rose@smusd.org

Hello everyone! My name is Charlie Grenier (you can call me Ms. Charlie!) I am the new wellness counselor on campus! Currently, I help manage our Zen Den in the counseling office & I am supporting the development of the Peer-To-Peer Program at MHHS (more info to come soon!) I graduated from MHHS in 2018, and I was a school counseling intern here during the 2023-24 school year. I went to SDSU for my Master's in School Counseling, and UCLA for a B.A. in Psychology. In my free time, I love to go to coffee shops (my favorite is Blue Mug), spend time with my friends, and bake. I am passionate about serving the mental health and wellness needs of our community, and I am so excited and grateful to be back home. Feel free to stop by the Zen Den if you are needing any support. We are here for you!

You can email Ms. Charlie at charlie.grenier@smusd.org

Chick-fil-A San Marcos Dine Out Night

Wednesday, November 20th 2024

6:00pm-8:00pm

Mention MHHS Music Department

Dine-in, drive-thru & carry-out

Up to 20% of sales will be donated back to MHHS Music Department

Place a Mobile Order Using Code: MHHS1

587 Grand Ave San Marcos CA 92078

Chick-fil-A San Marcos Cenar Fuera

Miércoles, 20 de noviembre 2024

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mención Departamento de Música MHHS

Cena en el restaurante, servicio de autoservicio, y comida para llevar

Hasta el 20% de las ventas se donarán al Departamento de Música de MHHS

Realice un pedido móvil utilizando el código: MHHS1

On November 5, 2024, City of San Marcos voters passed Measure Q, a one-cent sales tax that will provide local funding for general government use including public safety and infrastructure improvements. The City will start to receive funding from Measure Q in April 2025, which will allow for a continued focus on maintaining an exceptional quality of life for San Marcos residents.

• Maintaining fire protection, paramedic services and efficient response times for 9-1-1 emergencies and public safety calls.
• Cleaning and maintaining local parks, trails, sports fields, playgrounds and community facilities.
• Fixing potholes, maintaining City streets and improving roads, intersections, bike lanes and signals to improve traffic, safety and reduce congestion
• Cleaning and maintaining local lakes, creeks and waterways.

“Our commitment to delivering ongoing quality services and programs to our community is what makes our city exceptional,” shared Mayor Rebecca Jones. “We are determined to meet community needs through the prioritization of safety and protection for everyone in San Marcos.”

For questions about the funding and proposed improvements, please email communications@san-marcos.net.

December 5th 430-630PM @ Speckle Rock Vinyards

Project Next is extending this invitation to the public. It is meant to showcase Project NeXT a non-profit organization as well as explain the impact they are able to have for students and families.

Questions? Contact Career Coach Mrs. Morales amanda@projectnext.org or 760.690.6800

November 19th @ 4PM-6PM

Join a free 10-week Citizenship course with Jewish Family Services conducted in English. You'll receive textbooks, supplies, access to tablets for online assignments and test preparation. Enhance your speaking, reading, and writing skills for your Naturalization interview. Register today!

Únete al curso de Ciudadanía de 10 semanas, es conducido por Jewish Family Services. Es curso es en inglés y gratuito. Recibirás libros, materiales, y una tableta prestada para tareas en línea y prepararte para los exámenes de ciudadanía. El curso de ciudadanía te ayudara a mejora conversación, leer y escribir para la entrevista de Naturalización. ¡Regístrate hoy!

Registration Required:

Register: Call, text, WhatsApp or email

Registrarse: llamando, enviando un mensaje de texto, por WhatsApp, o mandar un correo electrónico

(619) 753-1630

Information about the upcoming tryouts for Girls Soccer next week:

The schedule will be:

Monday 11/18 6.30-8.30 pm @ stadium

Tuesday 11/19 400-600 @ stadium

Wednesday 11/20 400-600 @ stadium

Thursday 11/21 5.30-7.30 @ stadium

Friday 11/22 3:30-5:00 (@TBD)

All participants must have a current physical before tryouts *Physicals before June 2024 are not valid*

Questions can be sent to our email: missionhillsgirlssoccer@gmail.com

or Kino Valdez: kino@cityscsanmarcos.com

Project Next helps high school students plan and prepare for their future - the future that’s best for them.

Project Next Future Centers are staffed by Career Coaches who work with all high school students, adding value to the work of our amazing school counseling teams.

Project Next’s Career Coaches provide programs and resources that help students discover and cultivate their interests and strengths, connect to compatible career paths, develop financial literacy skills, prepare for college and career, and build life skills. All students can access 1:1 support, ensuring no student is excluded from this critical training due to access barriers.

On Monday, November 18th. We will have military recruiters from the Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force and Army National Guard visiting our students during lunch at the ASB Plaza!

On Tuesday, November 19th from 8:30AM-9:10AM, we will have a healthcare presentation before school at the Future Center! If students would like to know more about nursing and healthcare majors at Grand Canyon University please sign up using this link Future Center will have FREE donuts!

Tuesday, November 19th from 10:00-1:130am

At Action Air, their mission is to train the next generation of heating and air professionals. Action Academy is offered year-round for install, maintenance and service technicians.

Please visit the Career Coach in the Future Center to Sign Up!

Zaera Beltran was awarded with the Rising Star Award during the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce ceremony.

The Rising Star Program honors high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education.

Zaera has so many positive attributes. She is insightful, caring, determined, incredibly talented and creative. Zaera is a talented writer and creative force in media, she leads with resilience and grace. She has faced and overcome significant challenges and unwvering commitment to both

Special message from Ms. Dickson, MHHS Art Teacher:

Please join me in congratulating sophomore Rebekah Arreola for winning a state-wide design contest for California Child Nutrition Services. This design will be used for all marketing materials and featured in a magazine. This is the seventh year in a row that a student from my class here at Mission Hills won the competition-out of seven years! Congratulations, Rebekah!

Every year, the Prep Pigskin Report hosts the Silver Pigskin Gala. In addition to crowning the Player of the Year, a live audience TV broadcast celebrates all the memorable moments of the past football season. The Gala will be broadcasted live on KUSI on December 3, 2024.

Here are Mission Hills Finalists:

Coach of the Year: Chris Hauser

Iron Hog: #76 Liam Kline –OT

Underclassman of the Year: #12 Troy Huhn –QB

Hollandia Dairy “Fan Favorite” Student-Athlete: Logan Boyack

Voting for the awards ends on November 22, 2024

Our very own VAPA teacher and Student Media Adviser, Heidi Kniseley was awarded with the Rising Star Award during the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Pennsylvania. The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention is a semiannual gathering of high school journalists and advisers sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and its partner, the National Scholastic Press Association. Along with Mrs. Kniseley, two of our students who are our yearbook editors-in-chief, Katie Filice and Cassidy Baum presented how they created a mini-conference for local middle school yearbook teams and in the session they taught advisers from around the country how they can implement a similar plan to not only recruit future staffers, but also empower yearbook students to teach younger teams.

Hello Grizzly Families!

As we continue to navigate this school year, we want to take a moment to remind both parents/guardians and students about our attendance procedures.

• If your student was marked absent in error, please have your student contact the teacher. The teacher must then email or call the Attendance Office with the correction. Your student is responsible for speaking to the teacher to clear these absences.

• If you are aware that your student will be late to school for any reason, we do ask that a parent/guardian give us a call BEFORE your student arrives to school or the student must provide a Doctor/Dental note at the window upon arrival. Please be sure that your student checks in either with the Attendance Window or with a Campus Supervisor stationed in the student parking lot. By having them check in, we are able to get their time of arrival and excuse the classes they may have missed.

• If your student is leaving early, we do ask that a parent/guardian call the Attendance Office at least 1 HOUR BEFORE the time the student is needed.

If you are calling during normal business hours, and reach the voicemail, it is because we are on another line or helping a parent/student at the window. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. Voicemails are retrieved regularly throughout the day. Please be aware that the Attendance Office does not call back unless more information is needed. Please refer to the MHHS website for additional information, regarding Attendance.

Cap & Gowns:

Seniors, Jostens is preparing to submit all original cap and gown orders for production, so they are asking you to submit your cap and gown order online at www.jostens.com no later than this Friday, November 15. All orders placed on or before November 15 will be included with the group order, so the original discounted cap and gown pricing will still be accepted. Remember that after the group orders are submitted, your cap and gown pricing will increase. Questions, please send an email to mark.boyer@jostens.com. Thank you.

Senior Name Changes:

Senior's first and last names will be printed on the back of the senior hoodies and crewnecks. The last day for senior name changes is November 13th by the end of lunch - 1:15pm! Seniors can submit a name change form here. https://forms.gle/mmm4bbdqEib12Hfo7

Senior Clothes are on sale NOW until Monday November 25th at 5pm! Order here before the online store closes! https://stores.inksoft.com/mhhs_seniors/shop/home All items sold online will be shipped to campus for pickup before winter break. Pre order your clothes online to save and ensure you get items before they sell out. Only a limited amount of items will be on sale in person during finals week.

Monday - Wear Fall Colors

Tuesday - PJ'S & Plaid

Wednesday - Family Portrait Day

Thursday - Country vs Country Club

Friday - Wear Sweaters

Seniors and Parents/Guardians!!!!!

The counseling department as an important reminder.

CSU/UC College Application Deadline: Monday, December 2nd

• Submit your CSU and UC applications on or before Monday, December 2nd

• Stop by the Future Center or the Counseling office to have your application reviewed before submitting:

• Be sure to stop by before you leave for Thanksgiving break!

• We are here for you!!!!!

MHHS Letter of Recommendation Packet

Counseling Department Website

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

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.

Next Tuesday, November 19 our parent teacher organization members will be providing for STAFF the following: Hot Drink Bar-Teas, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and snacks starting at 8:15am in Room 451

Thank you for all that you do for us!

-MHHS Staff

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.

Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 PM

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.

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.

Deadline to enroll is 12/13/2024

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.

>> Click flyer link for more info and registration

Please contact the Future Center if you have any questions.

Please click the the flyer links for more information and a GUIDE to Mental Health and Wellness.

in English and Spanish

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.

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.

Families come from all walks of lives and have different needs, which is why we want to make sure you know that you have options when it comes to seeking counseling.

Check out this flyer in Spanish and English to see what's available for you.

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.

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

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.

SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.

>> HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT

>> HOW TO ADD MULTIPLE STUDENTS

Suicide is a difficult topic, but it's too important to ignore. Please take a moment to review the following fact sheets to familiarize yourself with risk factors, warning signs, and things that can help you talk to your teen.

- Warning Signs of Suicide: A Fact Sheet for Family and Community Members

- Talking to Teens: Suicide Prevention

In an emergency, please call 911 or take the child to a hospital for evaluation. Here at Mission Hills, we have many different resources for students and their families to access. Please connect with your child's school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist to find out more! We're here to partner with you throughout your child's high school career so that they can be well, feel connected, and find success here at Mission Hills and in the San Marcos Community.

School Counselors

A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org
Ce-Gab | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org
Gal-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org

Je-Men | Ms. Jercinovich: carolyn.jercinovich@smusd.org
Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org
Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

School Social Workers

A-Li | Mrs. Santiago: michelle.santiago@smusd.org
Lo-Z | Ms. Gold: bina.gold@smusd.org

School Psychologists

9th + 12 A-Ge | Jaime Lozano: jaime.lozano@smusd.org

10th + 12 Gf-O | David Martinez: david.martinez@smusd.org
11th + 12 P-Z | Troy Savageau: troy.savageau@smusd.org

ERMHS l Franciene Lehman

ERMHS l Charlette Martin: charlette.martin@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

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

NEED TO EMAIL YOUR COUNSELOR?

A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org

Ce-Gal | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org

Gam-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org

Je-Men | Ms. Jercinovich: carolyn.jercinovich@smusd.org

Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org

Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

CTE/ Future Ready Counselor | Mrs. Brizeno stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

FALL PROGRESS REPORT DATES

09/27 | Progress Report 1

11/08 | Progress Report 2

12/19 | Semester 1 Final Report Card

ParentVUE

If you are new to MHHS, need a ParentVUE Activation Code, or have trouble logging into your account, please contact Angela Ochoa at Angela.Ochoa@smusd.org or (760) 290-2720.

@mhhs.grizzlies

@mhhs_counseling

@librarymhhs

@mhhs.silvertip

@mhhspto

@mhhs.ybk

@missionhillsasb

@mhhs_futurecenter

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.

ELA tutoring can help you with essay feedback + revisions, reading comprehension, homework, make up work and MUCH more...

We offer ELA Tutoring at 3:30p.m-4:30p.m

Tuesdays in Room 345 and Thursdays in Room 320

Questions: Email corynn.mcdougall@smusd.org

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

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

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.

Office Hours 2023-24

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

760-290-2700

WEBSITE // Please check missionhillshigh.smusd.org for daily updates and information.

At Mission Hills we strive to provide our students and families with clear and effective communication. If you would like to see additional information in our newsletter please reach out and let us know. As always, we are here to help and support our community.