THE FORECAST News 9.9.24

Come and spport Mayfair Middle/High School on Tuesday, September 17 while eating at Taco Nazo! See the flyer below for details.

September 9, 2024

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR TACO TUESDAY FUNDRAISER AT TACO NAZO ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th. YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT THE DIGITAL FLIER WITH YOUR PUCHASE!

Dear Mayfair Community,

Strong Start to the School Year: Achievements in Our First Three Weeks!

I LOVE DATA

We are thrilled to share some incredible achievements and milestones that we have already accomplished in just three short weeks of the school year. These early successes reflect the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our entire school community – from students and teachers to support staff and administrators.

Here are some key highlights that we are extremely proud of:

• Outstanding Attendance in Middle School: Over 50% of our middle school students have achieved perfect attendance and zero tardies. To celebrate their commitment to punctuality and responsibility, these students were treated to a special celebration and early release from their classes last Friday. We are so proud of their efforts and look forward to recognizing even more students for their achievements throughout the year!

• Attendance Across All Grade Levels: Our overall attendance rate continues to be on the rise. We are arriving on campus 93% of the time, and tardies have decreased across all periods. This upward trend is a positive reflection of our community’s dedication to learning and our efforts to support students in being present and on time.
  
  
• A Focus on Student Success: We continue to prioritize student success with our updated bell schedule, which is designed to ensure students have more opportunities to explore electives while reducing class time missed by athletes. Our bell schedule, now in its second year, has already resulted in a record number of CTE completers last year, and we are on track to see even more progress this year!
  

Data We Need Your Help With:

Parents and Guardians, while we are seeing tremendous improvement, we are still experiencing the highest number of tardies during the first period of each day. Please strategize with your students to help them arrive to school on time. We greatly appreciate your continued support in this effort!

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to student success!

Sean R. Diaz

Proud Principal - Mayfair Middle and High School

#bewater #Soons24/7 ALL DAY EVERY DAY!

Dear Mayfair Families, when you have a moment this week, please be sure to complete the Mayfair Proposition 28 Survey. No need to complete the survey again if you finished the survey last week.

Our school is currently looking to improve our arts and music programs at Mayfair Middle/High School using proposition 28 funding. Proposition 28 was approved by California voters on November 8, 2022. Its purpose is to be an ongoing source of funding for preschool through grade twelve (P-12) public schools to supplement (expand) arts and music education programs.

Listed below are just a few reminders:

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 2024-2025 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.

Join the MHS School Counselors each month for a relaxed and informal Coffee Hour, where you can connect, share thoughts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into your student’s educational journey. Each meeting will feature a presentation on a key topic relevant to your student’s experience, followed by time for discussion. The meetings will be held on September 27, October 18, November 22, January 31, February 28, March 28, and May 2, from 9:00 – 10:00 am at the College and Career Center. We look forward to connecting with you! #SOONS247

Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 20th. Teachers have an optional Professional Development that day.

Mayfair Middle and High School students will be in the process of taking their first district exam, which started the week of September 3rd. Students will take 3 exams: Reading, English, and Math. The purpose of these exams is to assist the teacher, school, and district with developing a plan of action on how to best help our students, based upon student scores. Students will take these exams when they have their classes for Math, English, and History or Health. The exams will be completed by September 19th.

"Mayfair's 2nd annual College Prep Month is in full swing. It began on Tuesday with a College 101 presentation hosted by our College and Career Technician Ms. Saucedo. Check out the calendar for the schedule of College rep visits this month. Keep in mind colleges are added daily so please visit the college and career center for up to date information. In addition to the visits, students are also encouraged to participate in the spirit wear days. Students spotted in spirit wear will receive 2 minga points. If you have any questions see Ms. Saucedo in the college and career center."

Congratulations to Mayfair senior Ejiroghense Ojose, who is going to represent Mayfair Middle/High School as a Student Member of the School Board for Bellflower Unified School District. Below is a photo of Ejiroghene being sworn in during the ceremony on Thursday, September 5th, 2024.

The library is continually upgrading and revitalizing its catalog. We have recently processed and added many new non-fiction titles, as well as new graphic novels, and new fiction novels.

We can't wait for you to stop by and discover your next great read!

Attention All Gamers! Stop by on Saturday, September 21 to experience our E-Sports program! Don't forget to bring your own controller! Hope to see you there!

Open to all grade levels 8-12. Monsoonesports will be hosting tryouts for FIGHTING GAMES and MOBA GAMES on Thursday September 12 and Friday September 13 at 3:45pm in the STEAM building room 728. If you would like to compete against other schools in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, or Guilty Gear Strive, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, or Valorant then stop by room 728 to talk to Mr. Wiz, follow Monsoonesports on IG and send a message, or just show up on September 12 and 13. No controller is needed but you can bring your own controller, fight stick, or hitbox to try out.

IMPORTANT: ALL FAMILIES must complete online data confirmation through BUSD's Aeries Parent Portal for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. If you already haven't done so already, please be sure to get this completed as soon as possible. Families that haven't completed this will eventually be contacted multiple times by the school in order to ensure completion.

To complete data confirmation, parents need a Parent Portal account. If you do not have the required information (Student ID Number and Verification Code) to create a Parent Portal account, please contact your school site. The school sites open on August 1, 2024.

Forgot your password? Reset it by selecting "Forgot Password."

Below are helpful resources to assist with the data confirmation process:

Parent Portal - How to create an account

Data Confirmation directions (click on Aeries Portal for details on the site)

Parent Portal Link

Click below to download a PDF version of the Mayfair 2024-2025 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.

The Think Together Program is available at Mayfair is available to students of grades 7 and 8.

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 year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection," and we are encouraging students to explore their creativity in various art forms. The attached flyer contains submission details. Deadline: October 25th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17YB3L1FxjVSjXSN5nSBLM7ZMNd_KuPjh/view?usp=drivesdk

This program helps our PTA raise funds for the school by logging shopping and dining receipts from participating malls. We can win up to $10,000 for our school!

https://shopandlog.wufoo.com/forms/schoolcents

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?"

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.

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Website: https://mayfairmonsoons.org

Location: 6000 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713

Phone: 562-925-9981