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The Weekly Memo 9/22-9/26

Vol. 5, Issue 08 | Sep 22nd-26th

The Weekly Memo 9/22-9/26 Vol. 5, Issue 08 | Sep 22nd-26th
The WeeklyMemo 9/22-9/26Vol. 5, Issue 08 | Sep 22nd-26th
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Action Items Action Items

Use the Staff Google Calendar for more details of school events and activities!

Monday 9/22

Consider joining the Cross-Functional Advisory Teams (XFATs). This is the tool GCPS uses to advance CQI:
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Tuesday 9/23

Tech Announcement- Teachers, we are creating some more Teacher Chargers and are opening up requests for more! Please complete this form to put in your request. We will do our best to fulfill everyone's requests but are limiting the request to 3 currently, based on what we have. Please do your best to keep these chargers in the rooms, as they are not meant for students to use elsewhere. Thank you!
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Wednesday 9/24

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Thursday 9/25

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Friday 9/26

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Looking Ahead: Inventory Day 9/29

  • 9/29: Inventory will be visiting classrooms all day.
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Looking Ahead: National Custodial Workers Recognition Day - Oct 2nd

  • 10/2

Looking Ahead 10/2

Interested in Leadership?

If youโ€™ve been thinking about growing as a leader, the Leadership Symposium Series is a great way to start! Session 1 kicks off on October 2, 2025, from 5:30โ€“8:00 PM at the Instructional Support Center.

This first session will:

  • Explore the foundations of school leadership

  • Connect leadership to student achievement

  • Highlight the QPLA leader characteristic: Instructional Leadership

  • Provide actionable steps to develop your leader lens

    If youโ€™re interested, please register here: click

Looking Ahead - Prior to 10/3

  • Pink Out Fundraising Party โ€“ How You Can Help!
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Looking Ahead: 10/4 ESOL Bootcamp (Optional)

ESOL Bootcamp

This virtual learning session is designed to equip all educators with GCPS ESOL Instructional Strategies to support High Quality Tier 1 Instruction. The Multilingual Learner Program Office will share insight on how to design effective language instruction that aligns with content AKS. Teachers will engage in in-depth learning of key practices for fostering engagement, instructional conversations & activities to grow language and literacy development.

Who: All teachers of Multilingual Learners

When: October 4

Where: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Please register in PD&E #35414

Looking Ahead: All HHM Events from 9/15-10/24

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Looking Ahead: 9/15-10/15 - Writing, Art, and Quizziz Contest

Student Contests

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Looking Ahead- 10/8

  • GCPS Calendar Review (9/8 โ€“ 10/8) GCPS is reviewing school calendar features for the 2026โ€“27 and 2027โ€“28 school years. Your input is an important part of this process. You will receive the link through Parent Square.
    • Calendar Requirements:
      • 180 school days / 190 staff workdays (per state law)
      • Required holidays (per GCPS Policy GBRI)
      • Early release: 2 per semester (ES/MS), 3 per semester (HS finals)
      • One week each for Thanksgiving & Spring Break
      • Semester 1 ends before Winter Break; Semester 2 ends before Memorial Day

Looking Ahead: 10/14-10/17 Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week

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๐Ÿš— Looking Ahead: HoPe Club Car Wash - Sat 10/18 from 9-12

Mark your calendars! The HoPe Club is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 9:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM at the McClure Health Science HS Front Entrance

Tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased in advance through GoFan. Each ticket covers one standard vehicle wash.

Come out, get your car sparkling clean, and support our HoPe student leadership projects. Your participation helps our students continue to lead and serve our community.

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› Thank you for supporting MHSHS studentsโ€”see you at the car wash!

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Looking Ahead: HHM Soccer Tournament (FOR FUN) - 10/24 from 2-4 โšฝ

The upcoming Soccer Cup Tournament, sponsored by the HoPe Club and Boys to Men Club, is open to all students who want to play. To make the event a success, we need teacher volunteers to help referee games and supervise students during the tournament.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025
๐Ÿ•‘ Time: 2:00โ€“4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: McClure Health Science High School Intramural Field


If youโ€™re interested in helping, please email Lena Alonso. Your support makes it possible for us to host safe, fun, and spirited events for our students!

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Information & Resources Information & Resources

MHSHS Website | Mission & Vision | Family Resources | Faculty Handbook

GCPS Portal | GCPS Newsletter | GCPS News | Archived Memos | HR Personnel Handbook

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Check these out:

  • Tardy Report 08/04-Present
  • KSU Graduate School Info
  • Annual AKS Public Review

  • Title I Ongoing Communication on how to Build Parent Capacity

  • 25-26 Staff Surveys
  • Relay for Life Donations

  • "Fall" Into Reading Staff Challenge- Closes 9/30
  • Advisement Calendar
  • Directions for Accessing IPTV for Staff
  • Administrative Detention Form
  • PE Equipment Request form - fill out at least 24 hours in advance

  • Email Ms. Ray for a word-to-word dictionary
  • Technology Updates
  • Student Destination Log
  • Staff Parking Location
  • Staff Duties & Map Location Duties
  • Bell Schedule (Yearlong - Starts 8/11)
  • Lunch Schedule
  • Staff parking tags!
  • If you need language service support click here
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Wellness & Guidance Center

The MHSHS School Counseling Department is seeking new members for its 25-26 School Counseling Advisory Council. Please consider joining us for this school year!


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc89TwLosN1akKsAnpKNSlqN4cxVqzX8IkytDvdrNnIhU8HlQ/viewform?usp=dialog

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PD & Trainings:

  • HR Mandatory Trainings
  • Thursday 7/24 - Day 1 - Teaching & Learning
  • Friday 7/25 - Day 2 - 9th Grade Academy Meeting Slides
  • Friday 7/25 - Day 2 - Co-Teaching Meeting Slides
  • Monday 7/28 - Day 3 - Supportive Community
  • Monday 7/28 - Day 3 - CLT Intentional Collaboration Presentation
  • Thursday 7/31 - Day 7 - School Operations 1
  • Friday 8/1 - Day 8 - School Operations 2 (Technology & Compliance)
  • 25-26 Bookkeeper Financial Procedures
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Teaching & Learning

  • MHSHS Core Beliefs
  • MHSHS Instructional Framework
  • Instructional Conversation Resources
  • 2025-26 Testing Calendar
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Highlights & Celebrations Highlights & Celebrations

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9th Grade Student of the Month

Hoorayn Rawasia

nominated by Mrs. Winters

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10th Grade Student of the Month

Emma Gilchrist

nominated by Mrs. Ray

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11th Grade Student of the Month

Jose Saavedra Vazquez

nominated by Mrs. Zamora

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12th Grade Student of the Month

Mayrin Pineda-Mojica

nominated by Ms. Alonso, Ms. Carreon, Ms. Juarez Avila

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Teacher of the Month

Joseph Marinelli

nominated by Mrs. Zamora

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Staff Member of the Month

Husnija Hasanovic

nominated by Ms. Vance, and Mrs. Ray

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Students of the Month Nomination Forms

9th Grade Form

10th Grade Form

11th Grade Form

12th Grade Form

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Teacher of the Month Nomination Form

Teacher Nomination Form

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Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form

Staff Nomination Form

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  • A Few of My Favorite Things Form
  • Responses

MTSS Workflow Behavior Data

Major & Minor Incidents by Violation & Grade

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๐ŸŽ‰ Pop-Up Celebration: Ms.Ray

Weโ€™re celebrating Ms. Ray for the incredible work she does in supporting our Multilingual Learners and the teachers who serve them. She brings so much positivity to our school every single day, helping to create culturally responsive classrooms where all students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Ms. Ray ensures that ML students not only receive the support they need academically, but also feel safe and empowered to thrive as part of our school community. Her dedication, compassion, and uplifting spirit truly embody the heart of McClure Health Science High School. ๐Ÿ’œ

Letโ€™s give a big round of applause for Ms. Ray! Thank you for always going above and beyond! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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๐ŸŒŸ Title I ML Night Success! ๐ŸŒŸ

Last night, McClure hosted our Title I Multilingual Learner Night, and it was a wonderful evening of learning, connection, and family engagement. Student leaders shared resources and strategies for guiding teens to success in high school and preparing for college and career.

A special shout-out to our HoPe student leaders, Mayrin Pineda-Mojica (President) and Carlos Fuentes Molina (VP of Education), who presented with professionalism and passion. Their voices inspired families and highlighted the incredible leadership of our students

Thank you to all of our staff, families, and students who made this night such a successโ€”we are proud of the strong partnership between school and community!

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› GO PULSE!

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๐ŸŒŸ Teacher of the Year Spotlight ๐ŸŒŸ

We continue to celebrate the many talents of our Teacher of the Year, Savannah Guzman! Recently, Ms. Zamora shared that Ms. Guzman's artwork was featured in the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies Alumni Show โ€“ 10-Year Celebration.

The exhibition showcased 87 selected pieces from 53 artists who studied at UK between 2015โ€“2025. Ms. Guzman's work was chosen out of more than 173 submissionsโ€”a testament to her creativity, passion, and dedication to her craft.

We are so proud to have Ms. Guzman represent MHSHS not only in the classroom but also in the wider arts community. Thank you, Ms. Zamora, for highlighting this wonderful accomplishment!

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› GO PULSE!

September Birthdays

  • Rodvill, Kristyn 4-Sep

  • Bunch, Ann 13-Sep

  • Chabot, Andrew 17-Sep

  • Le, Vien 18-Sep

  • Carreon, Joelle 22-Sep

  • Marinelli, Joseph 23-Sep

  • Brooks, Teresa 24-Sep

  • Panos, Amanda 27-Sep

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McClure Health Science High School

3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA

770-806-7900

MHSHS Website

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