THE FORECAST News 8.29.25

Please read the newsletter carefully, as it may contain important information about upcoming school events. Any PDFs might have to be viewed on a computer, not on a phone.

Mayfair Middle & High School invites families to mark their calendars for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This special evening will be a great opportunity to connect with teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about the year ahead. Please note, this date will also be a minimum day with an odd period schedule (1/3/5/7). Get ready to celebrate the start of a great school year! #Soons24/7

Click below to access the Back To School Night - Digital Flyer (works on computers).

Join us for Mayfair Middle/High School’s Back to School Night Food Sale on Tuesday, September 2, 2025! From 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, several of our clubs and organizations will be selling a variety of delicious food and drinks, including pizza, snow cones, dirty dogs, agua fresca, hot links, ice cream sundaes, shu mai dim sum, boba, nachos, baked goods, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun evening, support our school groups, and treat yourself to great food while connecting with the Mayfair community!

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.

Get ready for an exciting day of competition at the Eye of the Storm Esports Tournament on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mayfair Middle/High School at 6000 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA! Open to all 6th grade & under, middle school, high school, and college students, this event features tournaments in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Guilty Gear Strive. Doors open at 10:00 AM, with matches starting at 12:00 PM. Admission is just $7, and it’s $5 per bracket entry—don’t forget to bring your controller! Registration and payment close 15 minutes before each tournament, so arrive early and secure your spot for an action-packed day of esports fun.

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! We’re beyond excited to announce our incredible field trip to Japan — happening April 1–10, 2026!

Trip Highlights :
Explore historic temples and sacred shrines
Dive into Japan’s trendiest fashion districts and vibrant city life
Discover the magic of DisneySea — a one-of-a-kind experience!
Stroll under breathtaking cherry blossoms during Sakura season
Learn to make authentic sushi
Participate in a traditional Matcha tea ceremony
Immerse yourself in the very best Japan has to offer!

Info Meeting:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Room 108

On Friday, August 29, Mayfair Middle and High School kicked off the school year with our Welcome Back Assemblies, and they were a huge success! Students enjoyed a lively Hawaiian-themed celebration filled with fun, games, and plenty of school spirit. It was a great way to bring our Monsoon community together and set a positive tone for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the assemblies such an exciting and memorable event!

IMPORTANT: ALL FAMILIES must complete online data confirmation through BUSD's Aeries Parent Portal for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

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 July 30, 2025.

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

Parent Portal Link

**Below is information regarding the High School Yearbook, not the Middle School Yearbook**

PRICE: $110

Option 1: Online from the Jostens Webstore

1. Go to Jostens.com/yearbooks

2. Click on ORDER YEARBOOK.

3. If a search bar appears asking you for your school, search for “Mayfair High School” and select it from the list.

4. You may then customize and order your yearbook.

Option 2: In person at the Mayfair Accounting Window

1. Bring cash, credit card, or check to the accounting window during school hours.

1. Please make checks payable to: Mayfair High School

If you have any questions please email the high school yearbook adviser Mr. Becker-Valle at RonaldBeckerValle@busd.k12.ca.us or visit him at Room 207.

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.

Please review the 2025/26 Mayfair Cell Phone Policy.

Dear Mayfair Families,
In the mornings and again in the afternoons, please avoid parking and waiting along the curb near the end of the allington street north parking lot by the 200 and 300 buildings (see area above). Our buses for students with special needs drop off and pick-up students along that location, so we ask that our mayfair families be courteous and move when buses arrive. Thank you.

This is a reminder that Mayfair has an upcoming holiday scheduled for Monday, September 1st, 2025.

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.

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. 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?"

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

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