2324.15 Grizzly Growler

MONDAY DEC 4

Winter Spirit Week: Snow Day

3:30 PM ALL Math Tutoring w/ Mr. Porcelli in 770

3:30 PM Bio + Chem Tutoring in 550

6:30 PM PTO Meeting, Staff Workroom

TUESDAY DEC 5

Late Start

Winter Spirit Week: White Lies

3:30 PM ALL Math Tutoring w/ Mr. Billings in 685

3:30 PM Calculus Tutoring w/ Mr. Guseman in 680

3:30 PM The Writing Den w/ Mr. Leuthe in 345

3:30 PM Bio + Chem Tutoring in 550

7:00 Basketball, Boys Varsity VS Montgomery @Montgomery

4:30/5:30 Water Polo, Girls Varsity/JV VS San Dieguito @Palomar

WEDNESDAY DEC 6

Winter Spirit Week: Santa vs. Grinch

7:20 AM Honors Alg 2 Tutoring w/ Carrier & Davis in 650

3:30 PM Calculus Tutoring w/ Mrs. Brewster in 660

330/5/7PM Soccer, Boys F/JV/V Varsity VS Hilltop @Hilltop

3:30 PM School Site Council Meeting, Staff Workroom

THURSDAY DEC 7

Winter Spirit Week: Ugly Holiday Sweater Day

3:30 PM Bio + Chem Tutoring in 550

3:30 PM The Writing Den w/ Mrs. Yorba in 505

4/530/7PM Soccer, Girls F/JV/V VS Carlsbad @Carlsbad

FRIDAY DEC 8

Winter Spirit Week: Anything But a Backpack Day

7:20 AM ALL Math Tutoring w/ Mrs. Davis in 650

5:00 Basketball, Boys Freshman VS Rancho Buena Vista @Mission Hills

7:00 Basketball, Girls Varsity VS Francis Parker @Mission Hills

5:30 Basketball, Girls Junior Varsity VS La Costa Canyon @Mission Hills

330/4/6 Soccer, Boys F/JV/V VS El Camino @Mission Hills

4/530/7PM Soccer, Girls F/JV/V VS El Camino @El Camino

4:30/5:30 Water Polo, Girls Varsity/JV Non-league Rancho Buena Vista Palomar

Dance Team Holiday Babysitting Night

SPRING SPORTS CLEARANCE

If you have been cleared for a Fall or Winter sport and need to add a Spring sport, please email Coach Zapata (daniel.zapata@smusd.org) AND Leah Sturdevant (leah.sturdevant@smusd.org) so the Spring sport may be added.

FINALS WEEK

Monday 12/11: Periods 0-6

Tuesday 12/12: No Late Start, Early Dismissal, Finals: Periods 1 + 2

Wednesday 12/13: Early Dismissal, Finals: Periods 0, 3 + 4

Thursday 12/14: Early Dismissal, Finals: Periods 0, 5 + 6

Friday 12/15: Non-Student Day

DISNEY GRAD NITE C/O 2024

When: June 7 8:00AM - June 8 4:00AM

Where: Disneyland

Cost: $254 (includes park hopper, Disney Grad Nite experience, and bus to/from Disneyland). Online payment via credit card is the only form of payment accepted.

Tickets go on sale January 8 - March 1, 2024.

Individual friend requests for the bus ride to/from Disneyland are not being set up this year, however you have an option to select your bus during the registration process only so make arrangements with your friends to sign up at the same time and select the same bus. We will try to accommodate requests, but there are no guarantees as buses fill we will need to move people as needed.

Check out the flier below for more information!

LAST CALL FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS

Attention Mission Hills seniors! There is still time to schedule and take your senior portrait. Your deadline is December 15th to be photographed in time for the yearbook. Please visit www.keaneseniors.com/book-session today to secure a spot! Use your student ID number as the username and your last name (case and hyphen sensitive) as your password. Please email Keane Studios at info@keanestudios.com with any questions should you have them! You can also contact Heidi Kniseley - the yearbook teacher at Mission Hills. Email: heidi.kniseley@smusd.org.

The proceeds earned by the PTO for the 23/24 school year will help MHHS fund Safety, Interventions & Support Attendance incentive program, CTE, VAPA, Math & Avid, Fund the Den, Disney Grad Night and Staff appreciation events for our fabulous staff at MHHS.

Please take a moment to learn a little bit more about who the PTO is and what we do for Mission Hills.

Each month the PTO likes to do a little something for the MHHS staff to let them know how they are appreciated!! This month we hosted a sweet treat bar for them. If you would like to donate to the PTO to help us with these events, please email mhhsptofundraising@gmail.com.

FUND THE DEN

A fundraising initiative of the PTO. A cash ask & 100% utilized to benefit students, educators, & staff. Each donation makes a difference. Thank you in advance!!!

https://mission-hills-high-school-pto.square.site/product/FundtheDen_2023-2024/32

SENIOR AD FOR THE YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE

Capture the memories and celebrate your senior's journey with a personal touch in this year's 2024 yearbook! We're excited to announce that you can now secure your space to place a senior ad, showcasing your pride and support for your graduation senior.

Ad Pricing: $40-$400 depending on the size.

Space is limited, so please secure your spot before they fill up! Plus take advantage of our current pricing until December 8th, after which the prices will increase.

How to Purchase:

1. Visit yearbookordercenter.com

2. Use school code: 8120

3. Craft your personalized message & photos to your senior

Warm regards,

2024 Yearbook Team

SENIOR PORTRAITS

Please schedule your senior portraits at Keane Studios before Winter Break to make sure they're in the yearbook! Click here for more information.

>> LCAP Educational Partner Presentation 23-24 (ENGLISH)

>> LCAP Educational Partner Presentation 23-24 (SPANISH)

Need an affordable computer? Computers2Kids hosts an upcoming event

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Oceanside.

To register and for details, click here.

CARE SOLACE

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

WANT TO ORDER SCHOOL PICTURES?

Families can phone the Gerardy Photography office at 760-747-2263, M-F from 8:30-4:30. One of their customer service experts would be happy to help. This is NOT for senior portraits.

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. Garcia: imelda.garcia@smsud.org

Mer-Pi | Mrs. Goldstein: kathleen.goldstein@smusd.org

Pl-Sh | Mrs. Martinez Alejandre: susan.martinezalejandre@smusd.org

Si-Z | Mrs. Rios: adriana.rios@smusd.org

Click here for the Counseling Department website.

PROGRESS REPORT DATES

09/22/23 Progress Report 1

11/03/23 Progress Report 2

12/14/23 Semester 1 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

AP/HONORS TUTORING

>> Visit AP/H Website
>> View AP/HONORS TUTORING CALENDAR

ENGLISH

>> View WRITING DEN FLIER

MATH
>> View MATH TUTORING FLIER

SCIENCE

>> View BIO AND CHEM TUTORING FLIER

BRAINFUSE

>> Free Online Tutoring through the Public Library

TUTORING RESOURCES

In addition to asking your teacher for help, attached is some information about AP/Honors Tutoring and Math Tutoring. Also, all California students have access to BrainFuse free through the public library website linked. They offer online tutoring, writing assistance, and more.

Office Hours 2023-24

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.