THE FORECAST News 10.17.25

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Recording or encouraging fights creates safety risks and leads to consequences under Ed Code §48900(k). Make positive choices—walk away, report, and protect your school community.

1st Quarter report cards are now available for Mayfair Middle/High School students and families! Please check your parent or student Aeries portal accounts to view your grades and progress from the first quarter. Staying informed helps ensure students stay on track for academic success. You can log in at https://bellflowerusd.aeries.net/Student/LoginParent.aspx.

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Mayfair Middle/High School proudly hosted the “Growing Together: Families, Educators, and Communities” event, presented by Bellflower Unified School District in partnership with the Mid-Cities SELPA. It was wonderful to see families, educators, and community members come together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed a variety of enriching sessions designed to strengthen partnerships between schools and families, and many took advantage of the resources, giveaways, and childcare provided throughout the day. The event featured an inspiring keynote presentation by Dr. Cherina Betters, who shared powerful insights on equity and access in education. The positive energy and community spirit were evident in every part of the day. Special thanks to all the presenters, staff volunteers, and student volunteers whose hard work and dedication helped make this event a resounding success.

Dear BUSD families — We invite you to explore the CTE Course Videos page on the Bellflower Unified website, where you can preview the exciting Career Technical Education (CTE) classes that your high school student may be able to take. (busd.k12.ca.us) From hands-on pathways like Woodworking & Cabinetry, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology, Aviation, and Graphic Production Technologies to tech and health tracks such as Computer Science, Medical Billing & Coding, Introduction to Health Careers, and TV, Film & Digital Video, these courses offer real-world skills and career exposure. Some of these programs are available at Mayfair High School, while others are offered at Bellflower High School, giving students across the district a variety of options to match their interests. We encourage you to watch a few of the videos together, discuss which areas spark interest, and talk with your student about how these electives could help shape their future — and set them up for post-high school success.

Click above to gain access to learn about upcoming events for Mayfair Middle/High School!

• 10/20-22 - Girls Golf - League Finals

  10/21-22 - Girls Tennis - League Playoffs

  10/23 - F/S Football @ Dominguez 3:15

  10/24 - Var FB @ Dominguez 7:00

  10/24 - XC - Mt. SAC Invitational

  10/29 - F/S Football @ La Mirada 3:15

  10/30 - Var Football @ La Mirada 7:00

  11/6 - XC - League Race #3 - Clark Park

Football Games

• October 17 (Mayfair Day) - Home Game

• October 24 (Class Colors) - Away Game @ Dominguez

• October 30 (PJ’s) - Away Game @ La Mirada

Thank you for supporting our student-athletes! To ensure a positive and respectful environment at all athletic events, we ask that all spectators follow our Spectator Code of Conduct. Please positively support all athletes, respect officials, coaches, and players, and demonstrate good sportsmanship and self-control. We encourage everyone to keep language clean and family-friendly, show school spirit without noisemakers or music, and acknowledge the hard work of both teams. Let’s focus on encouragement rather than criticism. Spectators who do not follow these guidelines may be asked to leave the event. Together, we can create a welcoming atmosphere for our students and families.

Starting October 13, 2025, Mayfair will enforce a new tardy policy: any student who is tardy to three or more periods in a single week will be assigned a lunch detention the following week. Students must complete their detention to be removed from the no-go Minga list and regain the ability to attend special school events, which are considered privileges. Failure to serve a lunch detention will result in additional consequences.

Get ready, Monsoons! Mayfair High School’s Homecoming Dance will take place on campus Saturday, October 18, 2025, and is open to high school students in grades 9–12 only. Ticket prices can be found on the flyer, and all students must submit a completed dance contract at the time of payment. Please note that students with suspensions may not be allowed to attend. Don’t miss this exciting night with your fellow Monsoons!

Mayfair High School’s Homecoming Dance is happening on **Saturday, October 18, 2025**, from **6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.** Drop-off will be by the STEAM Building, with the entrance located next to the 500 Wing and Boys Locker. Please remember to bring a form of ID (Minga ID is fine) and review the flyer carefully for the list of items **not allowed** at the dance. Let’s make it a safe and fun night to remember—see you there, Monsoons! 💙💫

Field Show Tournament @ Ron Yary Stadium, this Saturday, October 18th.

We are looking for volunteers for this event. Especially in the latter half of the day! If any students are looking for volunteer hours, this is a great way to support their community! We'll also gladly accept adult volunteers. We'll need all the help we can get. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BA9A728A7F85-58232019-2025#/

The Mayfair Monsoon Marching Corps will perform at 4:45pm, and the event will conclude with our awards ceremony at 9pm.

If you’ve never attended a field show competition, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the incredible talent, discipline, and artistry of student performers from across the region. We would be honored by your presence and support as our students represent Mayfair and the Bellflower Unified School District on our home field.

General admission for the event is $15. Thank you for your continued support of music education and the arts.

Monday, October 20, we’ll be celebrating Unity Day to spread kindness, acceptance, and inclusion across our campus!

Please encourage students—and feel free to join in—to wear orange as a symbol of unity and support for a bully-free school. During middle school and high school lunch, students can stop by the quad to participate in a bullying prevention activity and earn Minga points. Let’s show our Monsoon pride by standing together against bullying and creating a welcoming space for everyone!

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make Unity Day a success!

Support Mayfair Baseball by grabbing a delicious meal at Chipotle! Join us on Monday, October 20th, from 5–9 PM at the Chipotle located at 459 Los Cerritos Mall, Cerritos, CA. When you order, either show this flyer in the restaurant or use the online pickup code XL7C476, and 25% of event sales will be donated to benefit the Mayfair Baseball program. Enjoy great food while helping our team—every burrito makes a difference!

Parents are invited to join us at Mayfair Middle/High School for our upcoming English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting! ELAC is a group made up of parents, staff, and community members who work together to support the success of English Learner students by giving input on programs, services, and school improvement efforts. This is a great opportunity to learn more, share your voice, and be actively involved in supporting our students’ education. Please see the flyer for full details—we look forward to seeing you there! The meeting will take place at 9am in Room 804. Check in at the front office.

Join us for Mayfair Middle/High School’s Hispanic Heritage Fiesta & Soons Spooktacular on Friday, October 24th from 5–7pm! This fun-filled community event will feature food, games, and activities hosted by our clubs and organizations, beautifully decorated booths with Hispanic and Halloween themes, and a special Trunk-Or-Treat and free games sponsored by PTSA. Families are invited to come out, enjoy great food, play games, and celebrate together while supporting Mayfair students and programs. Don’t miss this exciting evening of culture, fun, and Monsoon spirit!

Get ready for a night of fun, treats, and Mayfair spirit at our Trunk or Treat event, happening during the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta & Soons Spooktacular on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair High School! We’re looking for creative volunteers to decorate trunks and pass out candy to our Mayfair community. Bring your Halloween spirit, creativity, and costumes to make the evening extra festive. To sign up or ask questions, email Silvia Jones at president@mayfairptsa.org. Don’t miss this spooktacular celebration filled with fun and community cheer!

Senior Seminar will take place on Friday, October 24th. We will also take the Senior Panoramic Photo that day as well. More information will be provided closer to the event.

Mayfair Middle/High School students are invited to unleash their creativity in this year’s Spooky Story Contest! Submit an original, school-appropriate story between 500–1200 words in MLA format for a chance to win a $25 gift card and have your work published in The Quill. All submissions are due by October 24, so don’t wait—let your imagination rise from the grave! For questions or help with your entry, stop by the Writing Center (Room 804) during 1st, 3rd, or 4th period.

Get ready, gamers! Join us for the Eye of the Storm: Spooky Edition esports tournament on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 6000 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA. Doors open at 10 AM, with admission only $7 and $5 per bracket entry—don’t forget to bring your controller! The competition features Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Guilty Gear Strive, with brackets open to 6th grade & under, middle school, high school, and college students. Costumes are required for the special Squad Strike event, so come dressed up and ready to battle for glory in this spooky showdown!

Mayfair Middle/High School PTSA invites our community to join us for our E-Waste Drive on Saturday, October 25th, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Mayfair Parking Lot (off Woodruff Ave.). This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of your old laptops, monitors, TVs, tablets, and other electronics while helping protect our environment. Let’s work together to keep our community clean and green—spread the word and bring your e-waste! Don’t forget to log your School Bucks receipts at https://shoppingpartnership.com/LCS

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to stand together, raise awareness, and support those whose lives have been touched by cancer. This cause is deeply personal to me, and I know it is for many of you as well.

On Saturday, October 25, we’re coming together to walk for a cure at our First Annual Cancer Awareness Walk from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Ron Yary Stadium. It’s an opportunity to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and learn more about early detection and prevention.

There will be free screening referrals, wellness information, and community resources. Most of all, it will be a morning of hope, connection, and collective strength.

This event is free and open to everyone—staff, families, students, and community members. Please also help us spread the word!

📍 Ron Yary Stadium, 15301 McNab Ave, Bellflower
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
Let’s walk together for hope, health, and healing.

The PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is given 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. We are offering the test at Mayfair to students that sign up on Monday, October 27th. Students should arrive on campus at 8am and report to the admin 300 office for their room assignment. The test is $25 and students can purchase the test at the accounting window or online at the student store. 11th grade students that qualify for a fee waiver can see their counselor to get a fee waiver. For more information about the test, visit:

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

The Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on October 28, 2025. More information will be provided to students, as there are age, height, & weight requirements to participate/donate.

🎃👻 Get Ready for a Spook-tacular Halloween at Mayfair Middle/High School! 🎃👻
We're excited for a fun and frightfully good time, but don't forget — we still need to follow a few ghoulish guidelines to keep things safe and respectful!
Here's what to keep in mind for your costumes:

Keep it cool — no overly revealing or suggestive outfits!
Leave the see-through stuff and bare midriffs at home.
Sorry, no plastic swords or canes — let's keep the scares friendly!
Respect is key, so no culturally or racially insensitive costumes.
No full face masks, but you can cover your mouth and nose if it fits your spooky style!
Hats and wigs? Yes, please! They just have to be part of your costume.
Remember, skirts, shorts, and dresses should be fingertip length.
And, no sharp or pointed jewelry — safety first!
We can’t wait to see your creative, fun, and school-appropriate costumes! Let's make this Halloween one to remember! 🎉🕸️🦇

Don't ghost your classes! Attendance Matters!!!

Monsoons show up, stay on track and set the tone for a strong school year.

Good Attendance=Good GPA, Graduate on-time, builds good habits and prepares you for college and future careers.

Monsoon families, please encourage daily, on-time attendance, Every Day Counts! Zombie-walk to class if you have to — just show up!"

This is a reminder that Mayfair has an upcoming holiday. We will not have school on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

If your senior has not yet taken their senior portraits, please contact Classic Image as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.

Studio Information:
Classic Image
11050 Artesia Blvd, Suite G
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 865-3636

Thank you for helping us ensure every senior is included and celebrated!

**NOTE: Last day for any Senior Portrait is October 24th.

***Also, did you miss any of the 3 days that students had to take your yearbook photo? You can take it at Classic Image as well! Students were provided with passes for any photos that were missing in Aeries from last year and/or this school year. Intercom messages did inform students that if they didn't get a pass, that they could still take their photo during snack and/or lunch on the Make-Up Day (Oct 2).

Lunch Fun Fridays:

• 10/3 (ASB hosts) outside 503

• 10/10 (minimum day - no games)

• 10/17 (no fun Friday - Homecoming assembly)

• 10/24 (WEB hosts) outside 503

• 10/31 (ASB hosts) costume contest at lunch BIG M

Bellflower Unified School District is excited to launch the Special Education Parent Academy, a monthly workshop series created to support parents of students with exceptional needs. These sessions provide practical guidance, expert insights, and opportunities to connect with other parents while focusing on important topics such as understanding IEPs, behavior strategies, communication skills, and supporting children through transitions. Workshops will be held at the Bellflower Unified School District Office, Room C-1, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, beginning September 10, 2025, and continuing monthly through May 2026. Don’t miss this chance to gain tools, resources, and confidence in supporting your child’s success—scan the code on the flyer to register!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to invite you to join us for a series of informal gatherings where you can connect directly with us, your Mayfair School Counselors. These meetings are a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into your student’s educational experience. Each session will include a presentation on a topic relevant to your students' school experience, followed by time for open discussion. So, grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s work together to support our students.

Please save the dates: September 26, November 7, January 30, and April 17. We look forward to connecting with you!

We’re excited to invite families to our Coffee with the Counselors series at Mayfair Middle School! These sessions are a great way to connect with our counseling team while learning about important topics that support student success. This year’s topics include mental health and bullying prevention, visualizing success with goal-setting, and preparing for the transition to high school. We hope to see you there—coffee is on us!

Listed below are just a few important reminders (PLEASE READ):

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 2025-2026 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. Note: Students who have a "home" period, must leave campus by the end of lunch, and are not allowed to remain unsupervised. Please review your students schedule so that you are aware when they will be leaving campus early (prior to 3:35).

Students will not be allowed to have bikes, scooters or skateboards on campus. There are designated lock areas on the north and south ends of campus for students to securely store them during the school day. Riding and even walking them through campus presents a safety concern. Students are expected to pick up their belongings at the designated areas, and exit campus. Students are also required to walk their Bike, scooter or skateboard until they are completely off campus, which includes walkways and parking lots. Our goal is to insure safety for all students, we appreciate your support in upholding these expectations at home.

Mayfair Middle/High School’s Wellness Center is available for students who need a short break to recharge during the day. Students must first check into class at the start of the period and then have a pass or Minga pass from a teacher or counselor to visit. Wellness breaks are limited to 10–15 minutes, and cell phones must be put away while in the center. Please remember that all health-related issues should be directed to the Health Office. Students are allowed only one pass per day unless otherwise determined.

Attention Mayfair seniors and families! We invite you to review important information about upcoming senior events, including celebrations, activities, and key deadlines that will help make this year memorable. Please take some time to look over the details so you don’t miss out on any opportunities to celebrate this exciting milestone.

If you re looking for a way to tell your senior how special they are and how proud you are of them, a Senior ad in the yearbook is a unique way to celebrate and commemorate your child's accomplishments. Your expressions of love and adoration with pictures of your child will be featured in this historical publication forever. Ads can be created and purchased online with a credit card. Please note that the price of the ad does not include the yearbook, yearbooks must be purchased separately. To create & pay for your ad online, go to www.jostens.com/yearbookads. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All early bird orders must be placed by 12/14/2025.

Our school reserves the right to edit ads per our guidelines. Please make sure all submitted materials are appropriate for school publication.

Starting Thursday - September 18th, Math Tutoring will now be available before school.

For students taking Math 7, Accelerated Math 7, Math 8, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2
Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Time: BEFORE SCHOOL 7:30-8:24 am
Math Teacher: MR. RAVELO
Location: ROOM 804

Students should enter through the STEAM gate.

Mayfair's Writing Center is now open during 1st, 3rd, and 4th period classes in room 804. We have about 7 or 8 student tutors per period and we have bilingual tutors in each period this year! We're here to help with writing assignments for any content area, and students can come meet with a tutor during any part of the writing process: brainstorming, revising, rewriting, we help with it all! Students who visit the Writing Center for a tutoring session on a piece of writing will get 3 Minga points for "Never Stop Learning". Come see us and let us help you grow in your writing :]

Looking for a quiet place to get some work done??? Look no further! Academic support class is now available after school at Mayfair! Students attending must have the permission slip completed by a parent or guardian. Scan qr code below or click here: Academic Support Class Permission Slip ​Can't wait to see your student!

Please see the attached letters from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the Consulate General of Mexico regarding the 2026 Steps to College event and scholarship opportunity.

You may also view these letters on the CDE 2025 Letters web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918.asp and https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr25ltr0918sp.asp.

Show your college spirit every week by joining us for College Awareness Tuesdays at Mayfair Middle/High School! Students are encouraged to wear college gear or clothing each Tuesday to represent their favorite schools and promote a college-going culture on our campus. Let’s celebrate higher education and keep the Monsoon pride strong!

Here is a link to access various scholarships that are available for students—this list will be updated throughout the school year, so be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities. If you need help, stop by the College and Career Center in the STEAM building for support. Good luck!

Mayfair Middle School 7th and 8th grade students are invited to enroll in the Think Together Afterschool Program for the 2025–2026 school year! This free program offers homework support, arts and enrichment, STEM education, sports and games, and more. It runs Monday through Friday, beginning August 18, 2025, through June 3, 2026. Parents must register students online through Thinktogether.org/enroll. Please note that completing the online form does not guarantee enrollment—confirmation will come from the site program manager. For more information, contact Think Together at 562-675-4599.

Parents…

ParentSquare: Did you know you can submit an Attendance Note?
It's as easy as 1…2…3! When you receive a notification from your child’s school that your child was absent, simply reply to the email or text with your response.

Helpful ParentSquare articles for parents can be found on our BUSD website under the resources section. https://www.busd.k12.ca.us/resources/parentsquare

Click below to download a PDF version of the Mayfair 2025-2026 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.

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

LA County Library’s 46th Annual Bookmark Contest will begin Sept 2nd and run through Oct 18th. The Bookmark Contest encourages a love of books and reading while also promoting creativity, artistic expression, and community engagement. We invite youth from Kindergarten through 12th Grade to design a bookmark and compete with others in their age category for a chance to see their bookmark design printed and distributed across LA County. For any questions, please contact: Megan Byrd,

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library

9945 E Flower St, Bellflower, CA 90706
P: 562.925.5543
E: mbyrd@library.lacounty.gov

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 program helps our PTA raise funds for the school by logging shopping and dining receipts from participating malls.

See flyer below for details

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?"

High School: Grades 9-12

A - Co: Ms. Walker

Cr - Ha: Ms. Montes

He - Me: Ms. McIntosh

Mi - Ro: Mr. Hairston

Ru - Z: Ms. Contreras

Early College: Ms. Ozier

Middle School: Grades 7-8

A- GOM: Ms. Yepiz

GON - OQ: Ms. Hernandez

OR - Z: Ms. Lopez

Together, we support ALL students at Mayfair Middle!

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.

Instagram/Twitter(x)/Facebook: @Mayfair_BUSD

Website: https://mayfairmonsoons.org

Location: 6000 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713

Phone: 562-925-9981