Matador Weekly Update

Hello Matador Families,

We had a wonderful and busy week at Mira Loma! We've enjoyed several great events, including our Senior Forum, Electives Fair, and Parent Information Night. I've also had the opportunity to visit classrooms and even participate in some exciting science labs alongside our students!

As we wrap up October, we're looking forward to all that November has in store! We kick off the month with our Día de los Muertos celebration on Monday, November 2nd! Our World Language, Visual and Performing Arts, and other departments have been working hard to bring this meaningful event to life. Through creative, hands-on learning experiences, students are honoring loved ones while celebrating culture, heritage, and tradition.

Our Parent Organization has also been hard at work organizing fundraisers and supporting school events. This year, they hope to provide mini grants to support some of Mira Loma's wonderful programs. If you're able to contribute, please consider making a donation through their website: https://miralomaibpo.square.site/. Every contribution helps support opportunities for our students!

I hope everyone enjoys a restful and relaxing weekend. Thank you for being part of our amazing school community!

As always, it's a great time to be a Matador!

In collaboration,

Dr. Carrie Jackson

Principal

Mira Loma High School

October 30-Noveber 1-Frankenstein Performances (see Flyer below)

November 2-Dia de los Muertos Celebration

November 6-Band to perform at King's Game

November 11-13-NO SCHOOL

November 23-27-NO SCHOOL

Students requesting Letters of Recommendation should ask teachers at least three weeks in advance and attend a lunchtime LOR meeting. Mira Loma uses Naviance E-docs for college application materials. Please reach out to Counseling if you need Naviance access or support.

There will be a Senior LOR Lunch Meeting on October 20. Check in with Lisa Lentz in the College and Career Center for more information.

Hello Matadors,

We are excited to share that our Honors Concert Band will have the wonderful opportunity to perform the National Anthem at the Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs game on Friday, November 6, 2026!

We would love to have as many of our families, friends, and supporters in attendance as possible to cheer on and support our talented Honors Concert Band.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased here:

http://www.kingsgroups.com/MiraLomaHighSchool

Please purchase your tickets by next Friday so you can join us for this special evening!

Thank you for your continued support of our music department.

Host a Japanese Student in March 2027!

Are you interested in hosting a Japanese high school student from our sister school, Tanabe High School in Japan? Tanabe students will be visiting Mira Loma in March 2027, and we are currently looking for host families!

Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to build friendships, experience Japanese culture, and create lifelong memories. Student hosts may also earn service hours toward IS, MYP, and IBDP requirements.

Applications are now open! Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Questions? Please contact Mari White (D4) at mari.white@sanjuan.edu.

FAFSA is now open! If you need assistance please come to the College and Career Center on Thursdays or see Mrs. Lentz for an appointment.

Tutoring in the Library:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 7:20-8:20 AM

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays - 3:45-4:45 PM

We are getting closer to our goal! The Mira Loma PO (Parent Organization) is trying to raise at least $5,000.00 this fall in donations to support our school, staff, and community. Every parent at Mira Loma High School is automatically a member of the PO, and every student benefits from the PO's support.

So far, we have received around $3000.00 in contributions. If 100 more families contribute just $20.00, we can reach our goal, and the grants we can offer to the school this year will be secured!

Donate Now: https://miralomaibpo.square.site

Last year, we were able to provide over $5000.00 in grants so teachers, staff, and student clubs could purchase items like

• notebooks and school supplies for in English and Math,

• cooking items for the Food Science class,

• monologue books for Drama,

• storage supplies for Track & Field

• pop-up tents for various presentations, and more!

The ML PO also supports teacher appreciation and student recognition events. The majority of our funding comes from donations from parents like you. Thank you to those who have already donated! Please help us continue supporting our incredible students and their efforts towards excellence!

To clear absences, please call 916-971-7972 or email miralomaabsence@sanjuan.edu.

When reporting absences/tardies, it is important to include your child's six-digit student ID number along with their first and last name. This will help ensure accurate identification. Parents must clear absences within 5 school days. Absences not cleared within 5 school days will be recorded as a Cut.

You can clear full day absences through the parent portal.

Excused tardies such as verified medical appointments, late bus, SARB, DMV (must provide a receipt) or illness are excusable reasons for tardies. Please bring in a verification note if possible.

To request an early dismissal, please call 916-971-7459

Parent/Guardians must contact the Attendance Office at least 30 minutes prior to an early dismissal. Failure to do so may result in a long wait time. Dismissal slips are not sent to classrooms 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. Early dismissals are not accepted via email or Parent Portal. Parent portal is for clearing full day absences.