Monarch Memo
Nov. 14-18, 2016
Congratulations! MVHS Jimmie Johnson Champions Grant
It was wonderful to receive some great news during this disparate election week. Our grant submission to purchase 80 sets of Virtual Reality goggles and Samsung phones has become reality. Thank you to Jerry Guzman who had the insight on the product and encouraged us to apply. Also to teachers Paula, Marisa and many others who had the vision to implement the VR equipment to engage students in realistic learning opportunities. As with any grant, the JJ Foundation is expecting us to order and utilize the equipment immediately and report back on the effectiveness of its use for student success. Congratulations!
Two online surveys due this Friday, November 18
We thank you in advance for completing online surveys. There will be more than usual due to the need for data for our upcoming WASC Self-Study. You are wonderful. Thank you.
1. WASC Focus Group Survey - Email sent Nov. 7 by Amanda
All staff members please complete this preference survey. We will do our best to assign you to a
Focus Group that you prefer. Thanks for your participation.
**WASC Focus Group Leaders are still needed. We would greatly appreciate your service and you will be compensated for your time for both meetings and the actual writing of your section of the report. We are hoping to have two leaders per WASC focus area.
Email Amanda if you are interested.
2. CHKS - California Health Kids Survey - STAFF VERSION
Thanks to the teachers who are completing the administration of the CHKS to our students this week. They must be completed by Nov. 18. Staff members need to complete a staff survey. Thank you. Joe Garcia will keep you posted.
School Code: EE23YD
3. Club Advisors and Coaches: We are looking for advisors of clubs/teams willing to take small
groups of students to our feeder middle schools to build community. We are hoping that clubs
will create a fun activity or perform for students during their lunch time. At Spring Valley
Academy we are invited on Fridays from 11:00 to about 1:15 p.m. With a smaller group of
students we can drive over and stay through both lunches. 11:30 - 12:00 and 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Cosmetology is the first group heading over on Sept. 18th. Please let me know if you are
interested. Marietta
Coming up at MVHS
- Staff Meeting 8:00 a.m. Monday in the gym
- PTSA meeting Monday at 6:00 p.m. in Room 104 (Lounge)
- District (Band, Colorguard, Drumline) Fall Showcase November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in our stadium
$8.00 at the door. Come enjoy the music and the food.
- Football vs. Serra at home, 7:00 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Break, November 21-25
- Tech PD, on-site Nov. 29th, 2 hour PD sessions based on survey needs, details to come from Travis - DLC.
- Doc 4 A Day Field trip - Dec. 3rd (Campillo)
- Heart Screening - Eric Parades Save a Live Foundation at MVHS, Dec. 4, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Volunteers (students and adults) are needed and appreciated. Contact Nurse Jen.
- CTE Cosmetology and Barbering Pathway is Hosting the Annual Hair Show Competition and Toy Drive December 4 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the gym. Bring an unwrapped toy to support Rady’s Children’s Hospital.
- Spare Chromebooks. Jerry can only give 3 max per class. They have limitations - can’t leave the classroom, wifi connectivity, chargers are unique to the model and can only use gmail accounts. Contact Jerry Guzman with any questions.
MONARCHS in Action
Servant of Two Masters H20 Polo vs. Helix
Freshmen JV Varsity Volleyball
Information from the District
A message for employee with Benefits- Open Enrollment Nov. 4 - 18th
Open enrollment information and materials are available by clicking here and selecting the Benefits Open Enrollment image or you can obtain from your Site Contact.
The phone message sent home to parents on Sun. November 13, 2016
We have great news to share. Monte Vista was selected as one of only 3 recipients in California for the Jimmie Johnson Grant. We were granted $70,554 dollars to purchase two class sets of Virtual Reality headsets and smartphones to provide 21st century virtual learning experiences for our students. We are honored to receive this grant and can’t wait to get started. Check out the brief article in the Superintendent’s Newsline http://newslineguhsd.blogspot.com/.
Parents, as partners in your child’s education is crucial that you stay informed and up to date with your student’s progress. Please check your student’s grades and attendance regularly on your Infinite Campus portal account. If you need assistance logging into your account, please come to the Guidance Office Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. You may also have your student log in and look through their account.
We hope you were able to catch our fabulous students perform in our theatre production of Servant of Two Masters. Musical Auditions for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, which is a comical retelling of the Princess and the Pea story, will be Wednesday, Nov 16th from 3-7pm in the Little Theatre. There will be music, acting, and dancing auditions on that day. Please see Ms. Benitez for further information to prepare.
We are proud of our marching band who participated in the Veterans Day parade downtown on Friday. If you love marching bands, please join us Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. in the Monte Vista stadium as we host schools from across the district in the annual Marching Band Field Show.
Our Boys’ Water Polo team played Helix on Saturday in the playoffs. Although they are not advancing in CIF play, we want to thank them for an exciting season. We are proud our boys.
Friday night, Nov. 18, is our home football playoff game vs. Serra High School at 7:00 p.m. The cost for CIF games is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students with ID. Sorry Monarchs, just having your ASB card does not get you into a postseason game. Everyone come out on Friday night to show support for our football team.
Our PTSA meeting is Monday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in room 104. Please join us parents. We would love to have you.
This week Nov. 14 - 18 is the last week before the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will not be in session from November 21 - 25. We will return from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 28th.
We wish you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Break.
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