THE FORECAST News 9.26.25

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On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Mayfair Middle/High School, counselors and LA CADA hosted a lunch event focused on suicide prevention, setting up a booth to connect with students. Staff showed their support by wearing purple and teal, the colors of the suicide prevention ribbon, while students engaged in meaningful conversations with counselors and wrote notes of affirmation to encourage one another. The event created a supportive and caring atmosphere on campus, reminding everyone of the importance of speaking up and looking out for each other.

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 :]

Join us for a workshop hosted by LACOE Community Schools Initiative on the importance of school attendance and how it impacts student success.

Monday, October 14 9:00–10:00 AM
Writing Center Room 804

Let’s work together to help our students succeed—because every day in school makes a difference!

Mayfair PTSA invites you to a Meet and Greet with Mayfair's new principal: Dr. Jennifer Morgan. For Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 9am in the library. Office check-in is required. Please RSVP in advance (see email from 9.17.25). Refreshments will be provided.

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, 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!

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!

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!

Mayfair Middle/High School will be holding Picture Make-Ups on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in the cafeteria. Passes will be sent out for students who need to attend. This is only for students who have not yet taken their ID photos and for seniors who have not taken their senior portrait at Classic Image. Make sure to be ready on picture day so your photo can be included.

Bellflower Unified School District, in partnership with the Mid-Cities SELPA, invites families, educators, and community members to join us for Growing Together: Families, Educators, and Communities on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8AM to 3PM at Mayfair Middle/High School. This free event will feature enriching sessions, giveaways, and childcare, along with a keynote address by Dr. Cherina Betters, Chief of Equity and Access for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Board Trustee for the San Bernardino Community College District. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together—register today! Spanish interpretation will be available. Please register using the QR Code on the flyer.

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!

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

🎃👻 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! 🎉🕸️🦇

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.

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.

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.

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.

To learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month, please click here to be redirected to the Hispanic Heritage Month government website. The website also has many articles, photographs, and depictions of the different cultures that fall under the term "Hispanic." For some people, terms such as Hispanic and Latino have become interchangeable. However, other people separate those two terms. For those interested in learning more about the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino, please click here to be redirected to the Pew Research Center, which has a detailed article, titled "Who is Hispanic?" This article also provides data and information regarding the complexities surrounding terms such as Afro-Latinos, LatinX, and more. Regardless of these complexities, here are Mayfair Middle/High School, we celebrate and are proud of the cultural diversity of our community.

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.

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!

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!

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