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MONDAY OCT 23

12:45 PM Cal Poly Humboldt Presentation in the Future Center @ Lunch

TUESDAY OCT 24

1 PM Oregon State University Presentation in the Future Center @ Lunch

5:30 Water Polo, Boys Varsity VS Del Norte @Del Norte

WEDNESDAY OCT 25 // WEAR RED FOR RED RIBBON WEEK

12:45 PM Legoland Hiring Tabling @ Lunch in front of ASB

12:45 PM RED RIBBON WEEK FAIR & DUI GOGGLE DEMO BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY

6:00 Field Hockey Varsity VS Escondido @Escondido

6:30 Water Polo, Boys Varsity VS Rancho Buena Vista @Wave

THURSDAY OCT 26

5:30* Field Hockey Varsity VS Clairemont @Mission Hills

5:00 Football Freshman VS Poway @Poway

FRIDAY OCT 27

12:45 PM Love on a Leash in the Plaza @ Lunch

TBD Cross Country Varsity/JV Cluster @ Kit Carson

7:15 Football Varsity VS Poway* @Mission Hills

4:00 Football Junior Varsity VS Poway @Mission Hills

SOCIAL MEDIA TIP: SATURN APP PRIVACY CONCERNS

We have recently been made aware of the privacy concerns regarding the popular high school scheduling app, Saturn. While SMUSD has blocked the app from our content filter, we realize students may be able to access it outside of school on their personal device. Privacy concerns of the app include visible student information and possible non-students ability to obtain an account, which have recently surfaced and we wanted to make you aware.

Parental notification organization, Bark, provided a review of the Saturn app here.

We encourage you to do your own research on the app, and as always speak with your student about their safe and responsible social media and smart device usage.

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.

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.

PARENT WORKSHOP ON FENTANYL AND ELAC MEETING // 10/24 @ 6 PM

Hello Parents and Guardians of Emerging Bilingual and Reclassified Students! On Tuesday, October 24 in Mission Hills’ Library, we will host a Parent Workshop on Fentanyl at 6:00 p.m. followed by ELAC at 7:00 p.m. The Fentanyl presentation will be in English and Spanish and during ELAC, childcare and translation will be available. We hope to see you there.

RED RIBBON WEEK 2023 @ MHHS - BE KIND TO YOUR MIND

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week. The National Family Partnership organized the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign in response to the murder of Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Camarena was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. After his murder, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug-Free.
The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery, and strength.

• Drug Prevention Resource: www.justthinktwice.gov
• Drug Prevention Video Series from the San Diego County Office of Education: The “I Choose My Future” video series provides youth and families with comprehensive, straightforward insight into how substance abuse impacts the individual, the home, the school, the community, and more: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl574UpZ180J2pDVdBnL0UFRm-FESwaB3&feature=shared
• For Parents/Caregivers: Check out these “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign resources to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age. https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources

The proceeds earned by the PTO for the 23/24 school year will help MHHS fund Safety, Interventions & Support (Attendance incentives & Zen Den), 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.

LEGACY BRICK FUNDRAISER IS BACK

The PTO is happy to announce our annual Legacy Brick fundraiser is back. These are a great way to honor your student(s), clubs, sports program, teachers, and staff members!! You can personalize your brick with names, dates, special messages, and Grizzly clip art. See the attached flyer for details, or click on the link: https://polarengraving.com/missionhillspto

The PTO now has a Corporate Sponsor Program. If you own a business, or know of a business who may want to support the MHHS PTO please see the flyer below. This is a great way to support the school, and advertise your business to all the Grizzlies and their supporters. If you have any questions email mhhsptofundraising@gmail.com.

>> View Flier Here

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TIPS: Talk to your students about situational awareness

With the new school year under way and many students walking or biking to school, and with Halloween around the corner, we wanted to remind you of the importance of situational awareness with some tips from our partners at the Sheriff's Office:

• Always be alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
• Do not be distracted by smartphones or electronic devices.
• Go with a group; avoid walking or biking alone.
• Don’t respond to conversation from strangers on the street; keep walking.

Keep these tips in mind in October, and all year long! Let’s stay safe, San Marcos!

CHEMEXPO 2023 | SAT NOV 4, 2023 11AM-3PM

The San Diego Local Section of the American Chemical Society is hosting our annual chemistry outreach event, Chem Expo, at Miramar College on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, 11am-3pm. The theme this year is “The Healing Power of Chemistry,” so our life science community will be out in force. We will have company tables, college students doing fun stage demos, dozens of hands-on activities, and chemistry faculty and students from most of our local colleges and universities all on hand at the event. For K-12 Students, there are raffle drawings for fun prizes like take-home chem kits, Amazon gift cards, and fun chemistry swag!

>> VIEW FLIER

VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS

Students can register for upcoming virtual college fairs and learn more here: https://www.nacacattend.org/

>> Click here for a flier.

START SMART | November 8, 2023

Registration is open to all students! Seating is limited; registration is required. Participation is mandatory in order to receive a student parking permit for the 2023-2024 school year. If your student has already attended the course, they do not need to repeat.

>> Register for a class HERE

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.

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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.