2324.7 Grizzly Growler
Vol. 7 // September 29, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD
SATURDAY SEPT 30
7 PM North County Marching Band Preview Show in the Stadium
MONDAY OCT 2
5:00 Field Hockey Varsity VS Clairemont @ Clairemont
TUESDAY OCT 3
Lunch - San Marcos Prevention Coalition; Volunteer Opportunity (Click here for info)
4:15 Golf, Girls Varsity VS San Pasqual @ Vista Valley
4:30/6 Volleyball, Girls Nov/JV//Var VS El Camino @ El Camino
5:00 Water Polo, Boys Varsity VS Ramona @ Palomar
WEDNESDAY OCT 4
4th Period: Campus Rep from CSUSM Visit in the Library (sign up here)
3:30 PM SSC Meeting in Staff Workroom
5:00 Field Hockey Varsity VS Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel
4:00 Tennis, Girls Varsity VS Classical Academy @ Mission Hills
4:00 Tennis, Girls Junior Varsity VS Classical Academy @ Mission Hills
THURSDAY OCT 5
Lunch - San Marcos Prevention Coalition; Volunteer Opportunity (Click here for info)
4:15 Golf, Girls Varsity VS San Pasqual @ Vineyard
5:00 Football Freshman VS Torrey Pines @ Mission Hills
4:00 Tennis, Girls Varsity VS Ramona @ Ramona
4:00 Tennis, Girls Junior Varsity VS Ramona @ Mission Hills
4:30/6 Volleyball, Girls Nov/JV//Var VS Rancho Buena Vista @ Rancho Buena Vista
FRIDAY OCT 6
4:30 Field Hockey Varsity VS Westview @ Mission Hills
7:15 Football Varsity VS Torrey Pines @ Torrey Pines
4:30 Football Junior Varsity VS Torrey Pines @ Torrey Pines
7:15 Sideline Cheer Varsity VS Torrey Pines @ Torrey Pines
4:30 Sideline Cheer Junior Varsity VS Torrey Pines @ Torrey Pines
SATURDAY OCT 7
TBD Cross Country Varsity/JV Invitational @ Guajome Park
9 - 11:30 AM Computers2Kids Event at San Marcos Elementary
NEW INFORMATION FOR OUR COMMUNITY
PROGRESS REPORT 1 ENDED ON 9/22
Please take a moment to review your student's Progress Report 1 grades in ParentVUE.
>> Visit this link to log into ParentVUE
- Click "Documents" to see the Progress Report.
- Click "Gradebook" to see an in-depth view of your students assignments within a particular class.
- Connect with your student on a plan to continue their success or increase their success as they move into the second progress report.
- Use the MHHS Student Planner to help track and organize dates and assignments.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out directly to your student's teacher by clicking their name in ParentVUE to send an email.
Progress Report 2 ends on 11/03/2023 - This grade is another snapshot of your student's progress.
First Semester ends on 12/14/2023 - This grade is posted to the transcript.
TUTORING IS AVAILABLE
>> AP/Honors Tutoring Flier
>> Biology and Chemistry Tutoring Flier
>> Math Tutoring Flier
>> Grizzly Writing Den Flier
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.
NASA AEROSPACE ACADEMY AT MISSION HILLS
Join CSUSM STEM Ambassadors in weekly after school sessions.
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 PM, starting on 10/18/2023
- Real World NASA Challenges
- Field Trips and Events
- Great for College Applications
- No Experience Necessary
UCSD EDGE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
The Society of Women Engineers and Women in Computing at UC San Diego EDGE (Empowerment and Development for Girls in Engineering) program is a year-long program catered to 9-12th graders interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Their mission is to encourage more high school girls to consider STEM-related careers in order to bridge the gender gap in engineering fields. This program will provide opportunities to network with women in engineering and computer science fields at UCSD, as well as provide various workshops and events to foster interest in a wide variety of STEM fields.
CHEMEXPO 2023 | SAT NOV 4, 2023 11AM-3PM
The San Diego Local Section of the American Chemical Society is hosting our annual chemistry outreach event, Chem Expo, at Miramar College on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, 11am-3pm. The theme this year is “The Healing Power of Chemistry,” so our life science community will be out in force. We will have company tables, college students doing fun stage demos, dozens of hands-on activities, and chemistry faculty and students from most of our local colleges and universities all on hand at the event. For K-12 Students, there are raffle drawings for fun prizes like take-home chem kits, Amazon gift cards, and fun chemistry swag!
>> VIEW FLIER
PARENTING WORKSHOPS
Human Trafficking Workshop-English Presentation
Join us for a San Diego County District Attorney's Office presentation on Human Trafficking and Internet Safety. Topics covered include the prevention and awareness of human trafficking and how to keep your children safe from predators.
English Presentation:
Tuesday, October 3
5:30-6:30 pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 896-5794-0242
https://smusd-org.zoom.us/j/89657940242
Spanish Presentation:
Monday, October 2
5:30-6:30 pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 811-1029-9109
https://smusd-org.zoom.us/j/81110299109
Human Trafficking Flyer-English
Human Trafficking Flyer-Spanish
SDCOE My Voice Counts Series Session 1: Supporting Your Children in Managing Anxiety This School Year
10/05/2023, 5:30-6:30 PM
This one-hour webinar will unpack the complexities of anxiety and offer coping strategies, tools, and resources to support your children/teens who might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious.
>> Click here to register: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/865-241242
The Nuts and Bolts of the IEP Process
October 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
If you are the parent or guardian of a child who receives special education services, this workshop is for you! Learn about the nuts and bolts of the special education process from the perspective of an administrator and a parent, including the components of an IEP, how to prepare for IEP meetings, rights and responsibilities, and how to create partnerships that work for yourself and your child. This training is offered by the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education. Learn more at www.nccse.org
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
CAMPUS REP VISIT | CSU San Marcos
A campus rep from CSUSM will be presenting to our 11th and 12th grade students. Please RSVP by filling out this form. You must pre-register to attend. https://tinyurl.com/53ec6tsj
CSUSM- DISCOVER FALL ADMISSION DAY
Join CSUSM on Oct. 14 for Cal State San Marcos' annual fall open house event, Discover CSUSM. You'll have the chance to learn more about all they have to offer, including the resources and support we have available to ensure your success. You even have an opportunity for on-the-spot admission!
Register here: https://www.csusm.edu/discovercsusm/register.html
They can't wait to meet you at Discover CSUSM from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 14!
MHHS COUNSELING | Google Classrooms for Grades 9-12
Class of 2024 - 12th Graders [vrmmij4]
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTg0MTcxMjY0OTg3?cjc=vrmmij4
Class of 2025 - 11th Graders [ar4rao4]
https://classroom.google.com/c/MjA1NTI5NDk5NTUz?cjc=ar4rao4
Class of 2026 - 10th Graders [pf5xw2x]
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDc3MDgxNjQ0NzEz?cjc=pf5xw2x
Class of 2027 - 9th Graders [l4x3ivf]
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDk2NTQxODYyNjg1?cjc=l4x3ivf
HOMECOMING 2023
Save the date! Dance Agreement linked below. Guest Passes will be available at the ASB room and Finance Office starting Now!
Dance Agreement: https://forms.gle/t8GrX81eU7cfadHY7
GuestPass: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vawVeXofPRwWIgF6C_U9lSpH1ftt3BkysST3PtICmCc/view
HOCO Steps Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000EpjyheItCfOSaOLEjskb5TpimHzZv/view?usp=sharing
NEED AN AFFORDABLE COMPUTER?
Computers2Kids hosts an upcoming event
The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at San Marcos Elementary School, 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos CA 92069 (Drive Thru Event).
Click this link for details.
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/
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 | 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
NEWSLETTERS AND WEBSITES
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
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. Garcia: imelda.garcia@smsud.org
Mer-Pi | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org
Pl-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org
Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org
ParentVUE // StudentVUE
PROGRESS REPORT DATES
09/22/23 Progress Report 1
11/03/23 Progress Report 2
12/14/23 Semester 1 Final Report Card
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.
LET'S GET SOCIAL
TUTORING AND SUPPORTS
AP/HONORS TUTORING
>> Visit AP/H Website
>> View AP/HONORS TUTORING CALENDAR
ENGLISH
MATH
>> View MATH TUTORING FLIER
SCIENCE
>> View BIO AND CHEM 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.