2324.5 Grizzly Growler
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
We are excited to invite our parents/guardians to the yearly Back to School Night next week on Wednesday, September 20th. Classroom visitations are periods 1-6 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Please plan for extra time to park and to find your student's first class.
A couple of things to note:
5:15-5:25 Zero Period (only if your student has a 0 period)
All PE Classes will meet in the Pavilion (Gym)
Dance and Pageantry classes will meet their coaches in the Library
We look forward to seeing everyone!
>> Click here to see a detailed schedule for the evening.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
We're looking to add 2 more parents to our School Site Council, for a 2 year term! The Mission Hills School Site Council is a group of students, parents, teachers, staff and our principal that gathers to discuss school topics. We'll meet once a month from 330-5 p.m. on campus in the staff workroom. Please consider signing up at the google form below to put your name on a ballot. All parents will be asked to vote for the 2 parents that they would like to represent them.
- Sign up for SSC by Sunday, September 22nd at the link below. A ballot will be created and sent out on the next Growler.
- Voting is open Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, October 1st.
- Our first meeting will be on October 4th.
Many thanks to our grizzly parents who have fulfilled their two years, and to those who are about to begin their second year on our SSC!
>> Fill out this form to be on the ballot: https://forms.gle/eQ8uURhsPFQoEE3HA
MHHS YOUTH DANCE DAY - SEPT 29
Dance with National Champions and at the MHHS Football Halftime Show! Open to students in grades K-8, no dance experience necessary. The $45 registration includes dance workshop, dinner, snacks, and a t shirt. $5 sibling discount available. For questions, contact JVmhdtparent@gmail.com or register at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGj7j8QQv3-QRwmtuXGatZxYInr25ycxMA-ccjyRlsD-5Arg/viewform
Senior JumpStart: A free, half-day College Access Conference for San Diego County High School Seniors and families/guardians to prepare for a successful senior year!
Student/Parent participants will be able to enjoy various workshops from local college and financial aid experts on the following topics:
SEAL OF BILITERACY + AP EXAMS
Demonstrate your proficiency in a second language by taking an AP World Language Exam! The SSB is determined in 12th grade, but younger students can start working towards it now by continuing their world language requirement past the 2 year requirement for graduation, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in their English Language Art classes and demonstrating proficiency (Standard Met or Exceeding Standard in their ELA CAASPP, which is taken in the spring of 11th grade.
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
Students can register for upcoming virtual college fairs and learn more here: https://www.nacacattend.org/
SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
The San Diego County Office of Education's Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers training is offered in English and Spanish to help youth guardians talk with their children about suicide prevention, spot warning signs, and actions to take if necessary.
- The training in English will be on Sept. 26: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-239252
- The training in Spanish will be offered Sept. 27: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-239246
PSAT // October 14, 2023
10th and 11th graders: The PSAT is on 10/14. Registration and fees are due by 9/14. Please contact Mr. Boring in room 665 or by email marcus.boring@smusd.org for more information.
START SMART // September 13 & November 8, 2023
Registration is open to all students! Seating is limited; registration is required. Participation is mandatory in order to receive a student parking permit for the 2023-2024 school year. If your student has already attended the course, they do not need to repeat.
>> Register for a class HERE
COUNSELING
>> View Newsletter
>> 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
Thank you for your patience as we finalize our supports for this year!
>> VISIT TUTORING WEBSITE
AP/HONORS TUTORING
>> Visit AP/H Website
>> View AP/HONORS TUTORING CALENDAR
MATH
>> View MATH TUTORING FLIER
BRAINFUSE
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.
