2425.13 Grizzly Growler 11.11

- Weekly On and Off Campus Events

- Club Highlight: Asian Student Union

- New Community Liaison

- Veteran's Day Ceremony

- Mudave Workshop

- Fall Concerts

As always, the bottom of this newsletter includes links to ParentVUE, our Instagram handles, points of contact, tutoring information and our proud community sponsors!

READ ON FOR MORE!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11

Veteran's Day, No School

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12

330-530 Boys Soccer Tryouts on grass PE fields

4PM Girls Field Hockey D2 SemiFinal Game VS Mission Bay

630 PM Choir and Jazz Fall Concert

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13

330-530 Boys Soccer Tryouts on grass PE fields

630 PM Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Fall Concert

715 PM Girls Flag Football VS Poway @MHHS

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14

330-530 Boys Soccer Tryouts on grass PE fields

6PM Vaping Education Parent Series @SMMS - childcare available

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

330-530 Boys Soccer Tryouts on grass PE fields

5PM Mud Cave Winter Workshop

7 PM Football VS Lincoln HS (tickets on GoFan)

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

10AM Cross Country CIF Finals @ Morley Field

NOVEMBER EVENTS

11/11 l Veterans Day (No School)

11/18 - 11/22 | Girls Soccer Tryouts

11/21 | ASVAB Exam

11/25 - 29 | Fall Break (No School)

CLUB PURPOSE:

The ASU acts as an advocacy group for Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi/American student groups, in hopes to bring together diverse communities within MHHS.

MEETING INFO:

Every other friday during lunch @ Room 535

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Join remind: @mhhsasu

Follow: @mhhsasu

STAFF ADVISOR:

Sari Delangeau: sari.delagneau@smusd.org

CLUB PRESIDENT:

Kaitlyn Tang: 25ktang06172@smusd.org

Hello Mission Hills High School and Community,

I'm Marjury Razo, the new Community Liaison at Mission Hills High School. I'm officially a Grizzly again! I say again because I was and still am a Grizzly! I graduated from Mission Hills High School in 2015 and now I have returned as an employee. I can't wait to continue creating memories here again. A little background about me: I am a mother of a beautiful daughter, married to my husband of 6 years, and am a drummer. I love music and I've been playing the drum sets at my church for 17 years. I have 5 years of experience as an Administrative Manager for a non-profit organization that serves students to ensure their artistic, academic, and social- emotional development and would like to continue my work serving students here at Mission Hills. I also have a degree in Social Behavioral Science. My role as your new community liaison is to be your voice, to help and support you and your families. I'm excited to start building relationships with the students at Mission Hills and the community.

You can email Mrs. Razo at marjury.razo@gmail.com

The City of San Marcos invites you to honor our veterans and their ongoing commitment to serving our community. Military and active duty personnel are encouraged, but not required, to attend in uniform. Please bring lawn chairs and carpool if possible.

Monday, November 11 | 11 a.m.

Helen Bougher Memorial Park, 1243 Borden Road

For more information, visit www.san-marcos.net/veterans

MHHS Ceramics is ready to invite more kiddos into the studio! See the flyer below for information and to sign up! Don't be afraid to share with your friends and family! Happy Holidays!

For children ages 3-13

November 15th @ 5PM-7PM

Here's the sign up link for your convenience

https://forms.gle/WHh5C8SsEJYpb9S59

Please join us for our Fall Concerts!

11/12 - Choir and Jazz

11/13 - Concert, Symphonic, and Wind

MHHS Redwood Hall Theater

630 PM

Free Admission ($5 suggested donation)

Cookie Reception to Follow (Cookie Donations Requested and Appreciated!)

Information about the upcoming tryouts for Girls Soccer next week:

The schedule will be:

Monday 11/18 6.30-8.30 pm @ stadium

Tuesday 11/19 3.30-5.00 @ grass field

Wednesday 11/20 3.30-5.00 @ grass field

Thursday 11/21 5.30-7.30 @ stadium

Friday 11/22 3:30-5:00 (@TBD)

All participants must have a current physical before tryouts *Physicals before June 2024 are not valid*

Questions can be sent to our email: missionhillsgirlssoccer@gmail.com

or Kino Valdez: kino@cityscsanmarcos.com

Attention Seniors!

Senior Name Changes:

Senior's first and last names will be printed on the back of the senior hoodies and crewnecks. The last day for senior name changes is November 13th by the end of lunch - 1:15pm! Seniors can submit a name change form here. https://forms.gle/mmm4bbdqEib12Hfo7

Senior Merch:

Senior Clothes are on sale NOW until Monday November 25th at 5pm! Order here before the online store closes! https://stores.inksoft.com/mhhs_seniors/shop/home All items sold online will be shipped to campus for pickup before winter break. Pre order your clothes online to save and ensure you get items before they sell out. Only a limited amount of items will be on sale in person during finals week.

Cap & Gowns:

Seniors, Jostens is preparing to submit all original cap and gown orders for production, so they are asking you to submit your cap and gown order online at www.jostens.com no later than this Friday, November 15. All orders placed on or before November 15 will be included with the group order, so the original discounted cap and gown pricing will still be accepted. Remember that after the group orders are submitted, your cap and gown pricing will increase. Questions, please send an email to mark.boyer@jostens.com. Thank you.

Hello Grizzly Families!

As we continue to navigate this school year, we want to take a moment to remind both parents/guardians and students about our attendance procedures.

• If your student was marked absent in error, please have your student contact the teacher. The teacher must then email or call the Attendance Office with the correction. Your student is responsible for speaking to the teacher to clear these absences.

• If you are aware that your student will be late to school for any reason, we do ask that a parent/guardian give us a call BEFORE your student arrives to school or the student must provide a Doctor/Dental note at the window upon arrival. Please be sure that your student checks in either with the Attendance Window or with a Campus Supervisor stationed in the student parking lot. By having them check in, we are able to get their time of arrival and excuse the classes they may have missed.

• If your student is leaving early, we do ask that a parent/guardian call the Attendance Office at least 1 HOUR BEFORE the time the student is needed.

If you are calling during normal business hours, and reach the voicemail, it is because we are on another line or helping a parent/student at the window. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE. Voicemails are retrieved regularly throughout the day. Please be aware that the Attendance Office does not call back unless more information is needed. Please refer to the MHHS website for additional information, regarding Attendance.

Dear Class of 2025,

Check out the KEANE Senior Session Guide or their website for more information and to book your appointment! There are limited spots available, so make sure to book your appointment as soon as possible.

The complimentary yearbook portraits will be on campus on December 10th and December 11th! Students will NOT have the ability to choose their yearbook portrait for the complimentary session. Make sure to book your appointment online!

To login: Use your STUDENT ID as the username and your LAST NAME as the password.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kniseley at heidi.kniseley@smusd.org.

For more info click flyer link

Attention Senior Parents!!!

Celebrate your student and express your love with a lovely senior ad.

The current pricing is:

Full page- $400

Half Page- $200

Quarter Page- $120

Eighth Page- $70

Go to Yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 8120

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kniseley at heidi.kniseley@smusd.org.

If you need help with your online order, call (866) 287-3096 toll free.

Check out the flyer for more information.

Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 PM

Mission Hills PTO is creating an Interest List for people interested in being the part of our Grizzly PTO Team. Responding is not a commitment, but the start of a conversation. We hope to hear from you if you're interested in learning more about what it means to be a part of the team!

Fill out the interest list here.

For more information about Mission Hills PTO, click here.

Don't miss out on the memories! Yearbook sales are now open.

Order yours today!

Orders can be placed online or at the finance office.

Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment is now open! Dual Enrollment classes are a great way to earn college and high school credit. Please click the flyer link for the list of courses that will be offered for Spring 2025.

Click link to register If you are currently enrolled in a Dual Enrollment class, you do not need to reapply.

Deadline to enroll is 12/13/2024

Palomar College is offering a series of workshops designed to help prepare your student for a smooth transition to college. These workshops will cover a range of topics, including financial aid, academic planning/transfer process, apprenticeships, and campus resources. We believe these workshops will be invaluable in ensuring your student's success at Palomar College.

Attached is the flyer for more details. To register for these workshops please click on the link "Register Here," on the attached flyer.

>> Click flyer link for more info and registration

Please contact the Future Center if you have any questions.

Please click the the flyer links for more information and a GUIDE to Mental Health and Wellness.

in English and Spanish

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or need
immediate support, please call 911 for emergency response or the
Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240 to talk to a crisis
counselor, and they are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Please click flyer link for free mental health resources.

At Mission Hills High School, we believe that every student’s life is invaluable and strive to remind students that they are not alone. At Mission Hills High School, our goal is to foster a culture where mental health is prioritized, and everyone feels empowered to seek help.

Resources and Support

MHHS Counseling Linktree of Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

See below in our growler for more resources for families.

Check out these flyers in English and Spanish for information about preventing youth suicide.

Families come from all walks of lives and have different needs, which is why we want to make sure you know that you have options when it comes to seeking counseling.

Check out this flyer in Spanish and English to see what's available for you.

Grizzlies! Don't forget to complete MTS's mandatory verification to continue to get discounted or free transit cards.

Please note that this discount applies to youth, seniors, AND others who qualify, like Medi-Cal enrollees.

Check out the step-by-step verification instructions in English and Spanish.

SMUSD presents StudentSquare! It is new this year and is designed for students to get real time emergency alerts and important notifications directly on their devices.

StudentSquare offers:

• Instant Alerts: Students will get real-time notifications about emergencies like severe weather or lockdowns, so they’re always in the loop.
• Custom Notifications: They can set their preferences to receive alerts in the way that works best for them.
• Easy to Use App: The interface is super user-friendly, making it easy for students to find and read important info quickly.
• Better Communication: Besides emergency alerts, we can also send school updates, event reminders, and other important info to keep everyone connected.

Students will be using their SMUSD google account to "Sign in with Google". You can also sign in using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin

Check out the StudentSquare- Getting Started Guide

We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments.

We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.

SMUSD has a new webstore for online purchases. All Mission Hills students and families will need to create an account to purchase items online. If you have any questions about creating your webstore account email our ASB Director, Mrs. O’Neil, at jocelyn.oneil@smsud.org.

>> HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT

>> HOW TO ADD MULTIPLE STUDENTS

Suicide is a difficult topic, but it's too important to ignore. Please take a moment to review the following fact sheets to familiarize yourself with risk factors, warning signs, and things that can help you talk to your teen.

- Warning Signs of Suicide: A Fact Sheet for Family and Community Members

- Talking to Teens: Suicide Prevention

In an emergency, please call 911 or take the child to a hospital for evaluation. Here at Mission Hills, we have many different resources for students and their families to access. Please connect with your child's school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist to find out more! We're here to partner with you throughout your child's high school career so that they can be well, feel connected, and find success here at Mission Hills and in the San Marcos Community.

School Counselors

A-Ca | Mrs. Baker: cherryl.baker@smusd.org
Ce-Gab | Mrs. Segal: angela.segal@smusd.org
Gal-Ja | Mr. Cruz: eric.cruz@smusd.org

Je-Men | Ms. Jercinovich: carolyn.jercinovich@smusd.org
Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org
Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

School Social Workers

A-Li | Mrs. Santiago: michelle.santiago@smusd.org
Lo-Z | Ms. Gold: bina.gold@smusd.org

School Psychologists

9th + 12 A-Ge | Jaime Lozano: jaime.lozano@smusd.org

10th + 12 Gf-O | David Martinez: david.martinez@smusd.org
11th + 12 P-Z | Troy Savageau: troy.savageau@smusd.org

ERMHS l Franciene Lehman

ERMHS l Charlette Martin: charlette.martin@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for San Marcos Unified School District Students, Staff, and their Families: https://www.caresolace.com/site/sanmarcos

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. Jercinovich: carolyn.jercinovich@smusd.org

Mer-Pg | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Ph-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org

Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

CTE/ Future Ready Counselor | Mrs. Brizeno stephanie.brizeno@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

FALL PROGRESS REPORT DATES

09/27 | Progress Report 1

11/08 | Progress Report 2

12/19 | Semester 1 Final Report Card

ParentVUE

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.

@mhhs.grizzlies

@mhhs_counseling

@librarymhhs

@mhhs.silvertip

@mhhspto

@mhhs.ybk

@missionhillsasb

@mhhs_futurecenter

Click here to view all Growlers.

These are posted to the ParentSquare App each week. If you're not receiving them, please check your settings on ParentSquare, and verify that your contact information is accurate in ParentVUE.

If you have anything you'd like to see added, please reach out to Jillian Ryan.

Grizzlies Stepping Up (GSU) is a tutoring program for multilingual students. In GSU you can work on homework, projects, presentations, prepare for quizzes and tests. Reading for pleasure also takes place during GSU to increase Lexile level and reach reclassification. Student tutors are available to help.

Questions: Mrs. Bustos juliana.bustos@smusd.org Room 401

Click flyer link for more info

Struggling with math? Don't let it hold you back! Math tutoring can help you build a strong foundation, boost your confidence, and improve your grades. With personalized attention and expert guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts and develop essential problem-solving skills. Invest in your future and unlock your full potential with math tutoring.

Math tutoring @MHHS Mon - Wed.

Please click flyer link for more info

The calendar link outlines the regular schedule for AP/Honors tutoring. However, students are welcome to meet for other classes not listed. The calendar simply serves to provide reliable, consistent tutoring to students at MHHS.

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.

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.