2425.30 Grizzly Growler 04.06

- Weekly On and Off Campus Events

- MHHS events

- State Testing This Week for 11th Graders Only

- Start Smart Driving Class

- Empty Bowls Event 2025

- Future Ready Workshops For Parents

- UCSD EDGE

- UC Irvine Presentation

- Palomar College Field Trip

- MHHS Staff Spotlight

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 APRIL 7

700PM Friends and Family Night Performance for drumline *Pavilion

530PM JV Girls Lacrosse v. Patrick Henry *Stadium

630PM PTO *Staff Workroom

700PM Varsity Girls Lacrosse v. Classical Academy *Stadium

TUESDAY APRIL 8

330PM JV/Varsity Beach Volleyball v. Torrey Pines *Woodland Park

400PM Varsity Baseball v. San Pasqual *Baseball Field

600PM Start Smart *Library

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9

330PM JV/Varsity Beach Volleyball v. San Dieguito *Woodland Park

400PM JV/Varsity Swim v. TBD *Palomar

430PM JV/Novice Boys Volleyball v. San Marcos *Pavilion

530PM JV Boys Lacrosse v. Point Loma *Stadium

600PM Varsity Boys v. San Marcos *Pavilion

715PM Varsity Boys Lacrosse v. Point Loma *Stadium

THURSDAY APRIL 10

310PM JV Boys Golf v. Poway *Twin Oaks

330PM JV/Varsity Beach Volleyball v. San Marcos *Woodland Park

345PM JV/Varsity Track & Field v. RBV *Stadium (Track only)

400PM Freshman Baseball v. Westview *Woodland Park

400PM JV Baseball v. San Pasqual *Baseball Field

FRIDAY APRIL 11

1245PM Love on the Leash *ASB Plaza

330PM Varsity Softball v. Rancho Bernardo *Softball Field

400PM JV/Varsity Swim v. Rancho Buena Vista *Palomar

SATURDAY APRIL 12

330PM JV Softball v. Rancho Bernardo *Softball Field

900AM Jazz Band Swing Dance

APRIL EVENTS

03/31-04/04 | Spring Break

04/08 | Start Smart Driving Classes

04/08 | Future Ready Workshops for Parents

04/14 | Palomar College Next Steps

04/16 | Empty Bowls

04/24-26 | MHHS Grizzly Theatre Presents HadesTown

04/29 | CSUSM Next Steps Assembly for Seniors only

Parents, want to get involved??? Please join our PTO meeting April 9th at 6:30pm in the staff workroom.

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 *Check in at 5:45p.m*

Grizzlies: Please fill out the following form to reserve your seat for one of the Start Smart Sessions. RSVP Here

Please note that capacity is limited to 130 total individuals per session, and each student must bring a parent/guardian with them. If there are multiple students in a household, please fill out this form for each additional student.
Check in is at 5:45 p.m. in the Library. The duration of the program is approximately 2 hours.

Students need to bring charged chrome books and recharger for CAST testing.

Testing days this week:

4/9 WEDNESDAY: CAST (in US HSS)

4/10 THURSDAY: CAST (in US HSS)

4/11 FRIDAY: CAST (in US HSS)

Students come meet Love on a Leash Therapy Dogs during lunch on the ASB Plaza this Friday, April 11th!

All are welcome!

Come to the Future Center at lunch

Learn about

• UCSD
• Aerospace Engineering Major
• A job as a flight test engineer
• Balancing college, work, leisure time

Español

Wednesday, April 16

Lunch for students @ 800"s & After School for the public @ 4-6PM

Enjoy the homemade pozole or vegan tomato soup created by the culinary arts students!

All Bowls are $10

Fill your bowl, fill your belly and feel good about feeding hungry people in your community!

All proceeds benefit the North County Food Bank!

Tickets for this amazing Spring Musical Teen Edition are now on sale. Click on this Link to buy your tickets!

Can't wait to see you all on April 24, 25 and 26!

Register HERE

This four-part virtual workshop series will equip parents to have meaningful career pathway conversations at home as their teens start thinking about life after high school.

Regístrate AQUÍ

Esta serie de talleres virtuales de cuatro partes capacitará a los padres para tener conversaciones significativas sobre la trayectoria profesional en el hogar mientras sus hijos adolescentes comienzan a pensar en la vida después de la escuela secundaria.

UCSD EDGE is a mentorship program led by the Society of Women Engineers and Women in Computing at UC San Diego.

They will be hosting an event called Girl's Day Out, on Saturday, April 26th, from 9am - 3:15pm. Girl's Day Out is a free, all-day conference-style event on UCSD campus in which high school female and non-binary high school students from the San Diego area will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on engineering and computing workshops to build their own projects!

These projects are focused on providing students with the ability to explore computing, engineering, and other STEM concepts through various workshops that will be led by UCSD’s very own professors and student-run engineering organizations. We are asking students to arrive at 9am so that we can start the event at 9:30am. Lunch will be provided!

Registration form: https://forms.gle/X2rEP9eJttaTsKji7

* All female and non-binary high school students from the San Diego area are eligible to register!

What is EDGE?

Empowerment & Development for Girls in Engineering (EDGE) is a year-long program catered to 9-12th graders interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Our mission is to encourage more high school girls to consider STEM-related careers in order to bridge the gender gap in engineering fields. This program will provide opportunities to network with women in engineering and computer science fields at UCSD, as well as provide various workshops and events to foster interest in a wide variety of STEM fields. Our application for the 2024-2025 school year is closed, however we have a 2025-2026 program interest form for interested students.

If you are interested in attending Palomar College next year. These workshops are for you. If you have any questions, please stop by the Future Center next to the Library. Sign up HERE

Hello Juniors!

Come and learn all about UC Irvine who will be visiting us. (This presentation is for juniors only)

Sign up HERE

Date: Monday, April 29 Period 5

Location: Here at MHHS, TBD

Questions: Contact Mrs. Schuetze in the Future Center karen.schuetze@smusd.org

This is a reminder that all students who park in the school’s student parking lot must have a valid parking permit. We conduct regular parking sweeps, and students who do not have a permit or are in violation of the parking policy will receive the following consequences:

• 1st Violation: Warning
• 2nd Violation: May result in a $20 citation fee
• 3rd Violation: May result in towing

For more details on our Parking Policy and violations, please refer to the following link (available in both English and Spanish). Permit applications are available at the Finance window.
Additionally, first-time permit applicants are required to complete a Start Smart course with a parent/guardian. Information about Start Smart courses can also be found at the link above.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring our parking policies are followed.

Seniors MUST pick up and turn in a completed permission slip in order to attend this event. Space is limited to 45 students and will be on a first come first serve basis. Sign up HERE

Permission slips must be completed and turned in by Friday, March 28th unless all spots are filled beforehand.

Event: Palomar College Field Trip

Date: Tuesday, April 8

Time: 9:40am-12:45pm

Location: Palomar College

Questions: Contact Mrs. Schuetze in the Future Center karen.schuetze@smusd.org

Our very own Director of Bands Chris Coughlin received the 2025 SMUSD Certificated District Employee of the Year! Thank you to our superintendent Andy Johnsen, Tiffany Campbell, Matt Armstrong, Joel Garcia, Dale Pluciennik and our principal Nathan Baker for taking a moment to congratulate Chris 🎉

Chris, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion! Go Grizzlies 🐻

Our very own color guard performed "Rise" at the WGASC Mission Vista HS Show in the Scholastic AAA division with a score of 70.000 taking Third Place, Congratulations!

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 at 760-290-2705 / 760-290-2715 / 760-290-2716 .. 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.

Thinking about your future? Take one of three courses below next year at MHHS and earn dual credit at CSUSM! That’s 3-6 units of FREE college credit while still in high school! Don’t miss this chance to get ahead — sign up now with your counselor! Even if you've completed course selection, you can email your counselor to request to be added to one or more of these classes.

Ethnic Studies (11-12 grade)

Cybersecurity (9-12 Grade)

English 9 in the Context of Mental health (9 Grade)

On Campus * During the School Day * 3-6 CSUSM Credits * Free!

San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) LCAP Survey!

SMUSD would like you to share your thoughts on the district's performance. SMUSD will use the feedback received to ensure that district offerings meet the needs of students, parents, and staff, consistent with the district’s LCAP.

This study is for research purposes only; all information you provide will be maintained on a confidential basis by Hanover Research and will only be reported to SMUSD in an anonymized form (i.e., your name and identifying information such as race and gender will not be shared with the district or tied to your responses), so please be candid in your responses.

Please note that you should not use your name or other identifying items in your open-ended responses.

Thank you for your participation!

Click here to complete survey

We are in the midst of Course Selection Season and students and families have been asking about whether or not summer school would be an option for students this year. Unfortunately, there will be no summer school for credit recovery this year. Instead, students who need to remediate any necessary credits should work directly with their counselor to explore options through Credit Recovery or our FLEX Academy. If you have any questions, please contact your administrator or the counseling office for more information.

Thank you!

We know all families have different circumstances. There is an option for everyone see below to find something that may fit your family's needs.

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

2025 dress giveaway flyer in English and Spanish

Please note the following additional information:

• Each teen will be able to select one free prom dress and one accessory
• Teens must reserve their appointment online to come get a dress. Our appointment booking system has changed; registration is a two-step process; teens will complete their waiver first and then be sent to our reservation booking page.
• In addition to our Central Giveaway Location at Mission Valley Mall, we also offer "Pop-Up" Prom Shops at local partner libraries in San Diego County! When registering, teens should double check that they choose the correct giveaway location where they want to come get a dress with us!
• Teens must bring a valid ID and proof of enrollment in High School.
• Please Note: Our Main Princess Project Dress Giveaway Location at Mission Valley Mall is located next to DXL, and across from Lenscrafters, Phenix Salon and the US Postal Office. Park in underground parking level "D" and head up the ramp; our store will be on your left!

What: Dia del Niño Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 26th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: San Marcos Elementary
Who: Open to the public

What to Expect:

• Free Event: Enjoy a day of fun and valuable resources at no cost.
• SMUSD Resources: Get support with TK/Kinder enrollment, transportation applications, and information about Extended School Services (ESS) after-school programs.
• Health Services: Access health physicals, dental screenings, and vision screenings.
• Community Partners: Connect with the San Diego County Library (and get a library card!), and discover many more community resources.
• Entertainment: Enjoy performances by San Marcos Elementary and La Mirada Academy Ballet Folklorico and Boys & Girls Club Dance Club.
• Vaccine Pre-registration: Incoming TK/Kinder and 7th graders needing vaccines can pre-register HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact either Ani Diaz-Chavez, District Parent Liaison, at anileydi.diaz-chavez@smusd.org or 760-290-2597 or Adelita Gonzales, Coordinator of Community Schools, at adelita.gonzales@smusd.org or 760-290-2448

ParentSquare is the primary communication platform for all school communication throughout SMUSD, utilizing email, text, and app notifications. We encourage parents to download the free mobile app and view their Notifications settings on when and how they are notified.

For a quick Parent 101 ParentSquare video overview, please click here.

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.

PROGRESS REPORT DATES

02/28 | Progress Report 1

04/25 | Progress Report 2

06/11 | Semester 2 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.

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

Please click flyer link for more info

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

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.

**SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE ELA TUTORING IS ON PAUSE**

ELA tutoring can help you with essay feedback + revisions, reading comprehension, homework, make up work and MUCH more...

Questions: Email corynn.mcdougall@smusd.org

Office Hours 2024-25

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.