The Weekly Memo 9/22-9/26
Vol. 5, Issue 08 | Sep 22nd-26th
Action Items
Use the Staff Google Calendar for more details of school events and activities!
Monday 9/22
Tuesday 9/23
Wednesday 9/24
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Thursday 9/25
Friday 9/26
Looking Ahead: Inventory Day 9/29
- 9/29: Inventory will be visiting classrooms all day.
Looking Ahead 10/2
Interested in Leadership?
If youโve 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 5:30โ8:00 PM at the Instructional Support Center.
This first session will:
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Explore the foundations of school leadership
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Connect leadership to student achievement
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Highlight the QPLA leader characteristic: Instructional Leadership
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Provide actionable steps to develop your leader lens
If youโre interested, please register here: click
Looking Ahead - Prior to 10/3
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
Looking Ahead- 10/8
- GCPS Calendar Review (9/8 โ 10/8) GCPS is reviewing school calendar features for the 2026โ27 and 2027โ28 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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๐ 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.
๐๐ Thank you for supporting MHSHS studentsโsee you at the car wash!
Looking Ahead: HHM Soccer Tournament (FOR FUN) - 10/24 from 2-4 โฝ
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.
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Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025
๐ Time: 2:00โ4:00 PM
๐ Location: McClure Health Science High School Intramural Field
If youโre interested in helping, please email Lena Alonso. Your support makes it possible for us to host safe, fun, and spirited events for our students!
Information & Resources
Check these out:
- Tardy Report 08/04-Present
- KSU Graduate School Info
Title I Ongoing Communication on how to Build Parent Capacity
- 25-26 Staff Surveys
- "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
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!
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
Highlights & Celebrations
9th Grade Student of the Month
Hoorayn Rawasia
nominated by Mrs. Winters
10th Grade Student of the Month
Emma Gilchrist
nominated by Mrs. Ray
11th Grade Student of the Month
Jose Saavedra Vazquez
nominated by Mrs. Zamora
12th Grade Student of the Month
Mayrin Pineda-Mojica
nominated by Ms. Alonso, Ms. Carreon, Ms. Juarez Avila
Teacher of the Month
Joseph Marinelli
nominated by Mrs. Zamora
Staff Member of the Month
Husnija Hasanovic
nominated by Ms. Vance, and Mrs. Ray
Students of the Month Nomination Forms
Teacher of the Month Nomination Form
Staff Member of the Month Nomination Form
MTSS Workflow Behavior Data
Major & Minor Incidents by Violation & Grade
๐ Pop-Up Celebration: Ms.Ray
Weโre 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. ๐
Letโs give a big round of applause for Ms. Ray! Thank you for always going above and beyond! ๐๐๐
๐ Title I ML Night Success! ๐
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 successโwe are proud of the strong partnership between school and community!
๐๐ GO PULSE!
๐ Teacher of the Year Spotlight ๐
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 2015โ2025. Ms. Guzman's work was chosen out of more than 173 submissionsโa 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!
๐๐ GO PULSE!
September Birthdays
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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