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CHESS CLUB
Love chess? Want to improve your skills?
When: Monday @ lunch
Where: Room 775
Who: All skill levels welcome!
Contact:
26abautista10420@smusd.org
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.
Knights of the Chess Table
A seat is waiting for you at the Chess Table. Come and test your skills against other players. Playing chess offers a lot of benefits. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Instruction is offered the first half hour for children. Children should have a basic knowledge of how to move the pieces. Adults will meet in the community room. Chess sets will be provided. Children 8 or younger must be accompanied by someone who is 12 or older.
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
@ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where:
2 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos CA 92069
ESCONDIDO FARMER'S MARKET
The Escondido Arts Partnership operates the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm until sunset.
Located at Juniper Street between Grand Ave and Valley Parkway at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.
*Inclement weather may cancel the market*
Where:
Juniper Street
Escondido, CA 92025
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @2:30pm
CODING & ROBOTICS
Attend this free coding and robotics orientation and learn about MakeCode, a user-friendly programming platform developed by Microsoft that allows beginners to create and experiment with code. You will learn about MakeCode Arcade, a platform to develop retro video games on and learn how to upload code to the Micro: bit, a tiny programmable computer. Staff will give an overview and allow time for discussion and questions.
The orientation is held in the Exploration HUB for patrons ages 13 and older. If you have questions, please call the Exploration HUB 442-339-2039. Dates and times are subject to change. First come, first served.
Date: 10/30/2024
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Carlsbad City Library
1775 Dove LaneCarlsbad, California 92011
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.
MHHS will be hosting a Palomar application workshop for Dual Enrollment on Oct 31st, during 4th period.
Click link to register If you are currently enrolled in a Dual Enrollment class, you do not need to reapply.
CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
Grizzly Family...
Last day to purchase Chromebook Insurance is October 31, 2024
Please click links below to access information:
OCEANSIDE FARMER'S MARKET
Thursday is Market Day in Oceanside! Experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers.
The Oceanside Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm* in three distanced sections from Ditmar Street to Tremont Street on Pier View Way, with two sections on the east side of North Coast Highway and one section on the west side of Coast Highway.
For more information on planning your visit to the Oceanside Farmers Market visit MainStreet Oceanside.
When:
Oct. 31, 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
Corner of Pier View Way and Coast Highway Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
*On occasion, the Farmers Market is cancelled due to inclement weather or holiday.
SAN MARCOS CITY HIKE
Easy to Moderate: Experience the wonder and beauty of this historic region of San Marcos as we hike 6.5 miles of trails around Walnut Grove Park and The Purple Heart Memorial. We will also take in views along Twin Oaks Valley, La Cienega, Mulberry, and Cox Roads.
Date: 11/02/2024
Time: 9:00am - 12pm
Meeting location: Walnut Grove Park (South parking lot), 1950 Sycamore Dr. San Marcos 92069
CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR PORTRAITS
Dear Class of 2025,
Congratulations! You are now entering your senior year! We wanted to let you know that it is time to book your appointment for senior portraits. Please book your session early to ensure you have enough time to choose the photo you want included in the yearbook. 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.
YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS
Attention seniors parents!
Celebrate your student and express your love with a lovely senior ad.
The current pricing is:
Full page- $380
Half Page- $180
Quarter Page- $ 110
Eighth Page- $60
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.
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.
SAN DIEGO CAL-SOAP COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
The College and Career Fair is free and open to the public with representatives from 80+ colleges and institutions available at tables 6pm-8pm. There is also a VIP event from 3:45pm-5:35pm by invitation only - select high schools in San Diego County.
PLEASE CLICK LINK TO REGISTER AND RECIEVE MORE INFO
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.
START SMART FALL DATES
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.
The Start Smart dates for this 2024 Fall semester are:
Wednesday, November 6th @6pm-8pm in the library
Check out our website to register for a Start Smart course.
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
VIEW ALL 24-25 GROWLERS
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.
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.
