October 8, 2024

Monsoon Family,

As partners in your child’s success, it’s essential that we work together to support their growth and development. One of the most impactful things you can do is to check in with your children daily. By asking the right questions and staying informed about their experiences at school and online, you help them feel supported and understood in every aspect of their lives.

Here are a few questions to ask your child:

• What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
• Did you have any challenges today? How did you handle them?
• How are your friendships and relationships at school?
• Are there any upcoming projects or assignments I can help you with?
• What’s something you’re proud of from today?

In addition to school-related conversations, it’s also important to talk about what your children are seeing and hearing on social media. In today’s digital world, social media plays a big role in how students communicate and form their perceptions of the world around them.

Ask your children questions like:

• What social media platforms do you use the most?
• Have you seen or heard anything online that made you feel uncomfortable or upset?
• Who are you interacting with online, and do you know them personally?
• What kinds of content are you most interested in? What are your friends sharing?

It’s important to stay informed about your child's online activity. How much do you really know about what they’re doing online? Conversations about their digital habits can help ensure they’re navigating the internet safely and responsibly. Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and learn new things, but it also comes with risks, such as exposure to harmful content or cyberbullying.

By having open, non-judgmental discussions, you can help your child feel comfortable sharing their experiences with you, both at school and online. Let’s work together to guide our students in making positive choices, both in the classroom and on social media.

We’re here for you, and we appreciate everything you do to stay informed, engaged, and supportive of your child’s growth.

Thank you once again for your support.

Sean R. Diaz

Proud Principal - Mayfair Middle and High School

#bewater #Soons24/7 ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

Listed below are just a few reminders:

1. Mayfair Middle/High School does not permit any drop-offs or deliveries of food or other items. Please ensure that your student is prepared for the day when coming to school in the morning with their lunch, supplies, money, etc.
2. Dress Code. For the 2024-2025 school year, we are trying to prepare our students for college and career ready with a dress code. Students will not be allowed to wear any inappropriate clothing which includes the following: No sheer, low cut, revealing blouses, bare midriff, or braless outfits, bathing suits, beach attire, tight or revealing, or strapless garments. Please be sure that your student follows the dress code and wears appropriate clothing and accessories. Also, students may not bring blankets to campus. Click here to access Mayfair's Dress Code Policy.
3. No returning back to campus. If a student has an early release (7th or 8th period), once the student leaves campus, they may not return to campus during school hours. Parents - please ensure that your students are going home early if they have the early release.

Join us on Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day as we stand together against bullying! Wear orange to symbolize kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and show your support for a bully-free community. Let's unite as Monsoons in spreading positivity and making a difference. Gather with us during lunch in the quad for a special event where we foster unity every day. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SOONS247 to share your support and stay connected!

Dear Bellflower Unified School District Families,

In light of the Board of Education's recent resolution and the new state law requiring schools to limit student cell phone use, we want to hear your thoughts. We invite you to take a moment to complete this important survey, which will be open until Friday, October 18, 2024.

We also encourage you to invite your child to participate. While the survey is primarily designed for students in grades 6 through 12, younger students are welcome to share their point of view as well.

Survey Link: www.tinyurl.com/BellflowerPhoneSurvey

*NOTE: This is the same survey link that was provided to families directly from the school district. If you have already completed this survey before, you do not need to do it again.*

Your feedback is important and will play a crucial role in shaping a balanced and effective policy that supports our students' educational experience. Thank you for your involvement and support!

The image is a promotional flyer for the grand re-opening of the Minga Store on Thursday, October 10th, during both lunch periods. The store will be open for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and an updated price sheet is provided. Items listed include water (20 points), Gatorade (40 points), Cup of Noodle (50 points), Gushers (20 points), chips (40 points), cookies (40 points), and candy (40 points).

To learn more about Filipino American History Month, please click here to be redirected to the Filipino American National Historical Society, which provides a description about the event. There is evidence of Filipinos in 1587 arriving in what is now the United States. Did you know that Filipino-Americans make up the 2nd largest Asian-American population in the United States, or that nearly a quarter of a million Filipino-Americans are veterans of World War II? In 2009, U.S. Congress declared October as Filipino American History Month.

Join us for the Lights On Afterschool celebration at Mayfair on Thursday, October 24th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Room 427! This event is for Middle School families. We're hosting a fun and creative Paint & Sip event to highlight the importance of afterschool programs in the lives of children, families, and communities. It's a great opportunity to enjoy art, refreshments, and celebrate this nationwide initiative. For more information, contact Korry Jackson at 562-675-4599 or email korry.jackson@thinktogether.org. We hope to see you there!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and Bellflower Unified proudly honors the invaluable contributions and talents of workers with disabilities in our district. Let’s celebrate their achievements and promote inclusive workplaces!

It's that time of year again! Each October, the library is transformed into the most terrifying place on campus. Classes and students come in to enjoy the decorations, watch spooky trailers, and check out Mr. Evans’ scary (and not scary!) book suggestions. Extra computers with the library catalog will be available for students to search for titles with the Teacher Librarian available for assistance with the database (or "OPAC") Schedule a time with Lena to bring your classes in... if you dare.

Join the Mayfair Middle School and Mayfair High School Counselors each month for a relaxed and informal Coffee Hour, where you can connect, share thoughts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into your student’s educational journey. Each meeting will feature a presentation on a key topic relevant to your student’s experience, followed by time for discussion. The meetings will be held on October 25, November 22, January 31, February 28, March 28, and May 2, in Room 120 from 9:00 – 10:00 am for High School, and from 10:30-11:30am for Middle School. We look forward to connecting with you! #SOONS247

Calling all High School Seniors Applications are Now Open

Whether you're interested in being a producer, a journalist, a web developer, an engineer, a business executive, a PR agent, a sales representative, or any other career in media or tech, the Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) is here to help you get your start. For over 30 years, EBF has been dedicated to the growth and development of students of color pursuing careers in media, entertainment, and technology. In that time, nearly 2,000 aspiring media professionals have received support, guidance, and resources from EBF. Most recently, each summer, we host a class of 150 new and returning EBF Fellows who intern with our partners.

The PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is offered to 10th and 11th grade students. As part of the SAT® Suite of Assessments, itʼs designed to help prepare students for the SAT, college, and careers.

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Location: Various classrooms on campus

Time: 8:30A.M. – 11:30 A.M Arrive on campus by 8:00 am (students check in at Admin 300 Office)

Cost: $25.00 (CASH/CREDIT/DEBIT) Pay fee at the accounting window (*11th grade students that qualify for a fee waiver - please see your counselor)

Make sure to bring with you on test day:

-Photo ID: student ID card - physical ID (not digital ID) or driver’s license/Calif ID card

-2 No. 2 pencils with erasers

-Calculator (The digital test platform has a built-in graphing calculator or you can use your own approved calculator)

More Info:

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-assessments/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

Is your student interested in joining a club at Mayfair? If so, here is an updated 2024-2025 Mayfair Club list. The list is also under the "Student" tab on the school's website.

Students can enroll in a media production enrichment course taught by Mr. Evans. This is a fun and engaging class with no pressure where they will get the chance to learn about and practice media production-- from storyboards, to production, to editing, to publishing. Please note: This is not a class, and students will not earn credit.

On Monday, September 30, 2024, the counselors and administrators celebration over 104 of our Mayfair students who were chosen by their teachers as Soons Of The Month! Congratulations to all of the students!

On Friday, September 27, Mayfair celebrated our 3rd annual Soak-A-Teacher! Thank you to all the teachers and counselors that were out there today to celebrate: Ms. Yepiz, Mr. Fong, Ms. Balogh. Mr. Praslin, Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Savage, Ms. Machado, Ms. Aguirre, Ms. Williams, Ms. Dickinson, and Mr. Saunders. Together we raised $525.00. Shout-out to Ms. Foote, Ms. Stiglbauer, Ms. Clinton, and Ms. Lane for the cheerleading, money collecting, and announcing.

Mayfair will promote a video game and console donation event where participants can donate old video games and consoles (excluding sports games) to room 728 between October 7 and December 5. Acceptable items include systems from Atari, Nintendo (both US and Japan versions), Sega, Xbox, and PlayStation, along with controllers and adapters. Lightly scratched and broken items are also welcome. For each donated item, participants receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special edition FaZe Clan gaming chair. The raffle will take place during the morning announcements on Friday, December 6, 2024. For any questions, please see Mr. Palacios ("The Wiz") in 728.

Thanks to the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the Hamilton Education Program, 75 Mayfair juniors and seniors had the opportunity to see Hamilton at the Pantages theater in Hollywood. All of the students who participated learned more about the Founding Era and about Alexander Hamilton. Their culminating assignment was creating a performance piece based on the Founding Era and Hamilton.

The facility visit was designed to introduce Mayfair High School students to the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) as part of their Advanced BioAnimaker course. At the CSUDH MSOP facility located in Los Alamitos, students explored advanced technologies shaping the profession, participated in hands-on activities, and interacted with current MSOP students. The agenda included a facility tour, a didactic session on O&P, and practical experiences such as traditional anatomical capture and 3D scanning techniques. The visit wrapped up with a demonstration of CAD modification, additive manufacturing processes, and a review of simulated patient outcomes, followed by a Q&A session.

Uprooted Academy will host a FREE VIRTUAL College Fair open to all high school students, families, and educators. There will be universities across the country, resource exhibitors including scholarships, and also panels for students and families. Lastly, they are giving away $10,000 in scholarship giveaways and any student who attends is eligible to participate. Please register at explorewithuprooted.vfairs.com. The event will take place on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, starting at 10am.

Kona Ice will be back on Campus Thursday October 17th for both lunches!!! Each Ice will be $5 for students!!

All students will have the opportunity to get VIP Access to the Kona Ice truck, and 30 extra minutes of lunch if they obtain 95% attendance/tardies, 2.0 GPA, and no assertive discipline for the next 30 days, starting 9/16/24.

Here is a quick clip of the Mayfair Band at practice on Friday, September 27, 2024 with Deputy Sherriff Nigel Aldaco, a Mayfair Band alum! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HaxTRB3N9eg2a3u75geodIyRDPVjxhpG/view?usp=sharing

We are excited to announce a special event aimed at promoting organization and cleanliness among our middle schoolers. Our "Backpack, Backpack!" clean-out initiative is scheduled for every third Wednesday of the month during middle school lunchtime. The upcoming dates are October 16, November 20, and December 11.

We kindly ask for your support in encouraging your students to participate. It’s a great opportunity for them to organize their supplies and start fresh. Plus, all middle school students who participate will earn 5 Minga Points and a fun sticker!

Please remind your students about this event and let's make it a productive and enjoyable time for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support in fostering a positive school environment.

IMPORTANT: ALL FAMILIES must complete online data confirmation through BUSD's Aeries Parent Portal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. If you already haven't done so already, please be sure to get this completed as soon as possible. Families that haven't completed this will eventually be contacted multiple times by the school in order to ensure completion.

To complete data confirmation, parents need a Parent Portal account. If you do not have the required information (Student ID Number and Verification Code) to create a Parent Portal account, please contact your school site. The school sites open on August 1, 2024.

Forgot your password? Reset it by selecting "Forgot Password."

Below are helpful resources to assist with the data confirmation process:

Parent Portal - How to create an account

Data Confirmation directions (click on Aeries Portal for details on the site)

Parent Portal Link

Click below to download a PDF version of the Mayfair 2024-2025 Calendar and Bell Schedules.

Mayfair Middle/High School students will utilize the app called Minga as a digital ID card. The app enables staff to create hall passes, reward students for doing well and helping others, and the digital ID card will help students have an easier time entering or leaving campus. The digital ID has a "live" interface, with a running digital clock and a moving background, thus preventing students from using a screenshot [Screenshots of ID are not permitted]. Students will utilize their school email (via Google) to log in. The app is safe to use, uses very little data, and doesn't require access to any of the information stored on your phone. If your child does not have a smartphone, don't worry - they will receive a printed ID card as well. Click here to access a quick document that shows you how to log into your school's Minga account.

The Think Together Program is available at Mayfair is available to students of grades 7 and 8.

Use the blue button below to access information about Aeries Parent Portal, Paper Tutoring, and Meal & Nutrition Information

Parent Teacher Association:

• Promotes strong school to community collaboration and engagement

• Recognizes community and student achievements and service

• Serves to advocate for all children and families

• Dedicated to educational success, health and wellbeing

Parents! We want you to get involved! Our PTA (Parent Teacher Association) has done an outstanding job on helping our students and staff in the past, and we want that positive relationship to grow! Thank you in advance for joining our Mayfair Middle/High School PTA! Click here to visit the Mayfair PTA Facebook Page.

This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection," and we are encouraging students to explore their creativity in various art forms. The attached flyer contains submission details. Deadline: October 25th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17YB3L1FxjVSjXSN5nSBLM7ZMNd_KuPjh/view?usp=drivesdk

This program helps our PTA raise funds for the school by logging shopping and dining receipts from participating malls. We can win up to $10,000 for our school!

https://shopandlog.wufoo.com/forms/schoolcents

Did you know that free online tutoring is being provided by the BUSD district? Students can log in to Paper using their school district's Clever accounts (which uses the student's school email/password), or they can download the Paper app!

PAPER Online Tutoring is available for all students in 4th-12th grade through their Clever account. Students may ask tutors questions through the chat feature using the PAPER APP to get help with homework, feedback on their writing, support with studying for assessments, and even help with college/scholarship essays! The APP can be found in the Google Play and Apple APP store.

Click here to register for a free parent webinar (provided in English and Spanish). If your child needs more information about how to use PAPER, they can watch the following videos for more information:

Click here to watch the video titled "How Do Students Access 24/7 Live Help on PAPER?"

Click here to watch the video titled "How Do Students Use PAPER's Essay Review?"

We build futures for our students by providing a pathway for all students to become responsible, informed, productive citizens who can compete in a diverse world.

The Bellflower unified School District produces graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and life.

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Website: https://mayfairmonsoons.org

Location: 6000 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713

Phone: 562-925-9981