Monarch Memo
February 20-24, 2017
A thank you to all the staff members who made the Frosh Showcase a big success. We appreciate all the teachers, staff, parent volunteers, student leaders and student performers for taking the time to speak to parents, answer questions, lead campus tours, serve food, perform, set up and clean up after. Robin McGrew did a wonderful job organizing the event (Kudos to Debbie Montana, too). Thank you to Rad for doing a wonderful job as the Admin. overseeing the entire event. Also, a big shout out to Bill for always being our master griller.
Unity Days could not happen without all the wonderful teachers and staff members who take the time to support our students and lead a group. All this could not happen without the heart and passion of Tracy Leota. Thank you Tracy for your hard work and dedication to making this day special for our students. Tracy is also a main contributor and leader at CAMP LEAD. We are so fortunate to have such giving and leaders on campus who go above and beyond the work day to support students. Thank you Tracy.
What’s New?
Dr. Glover sent out a budget update message to families and staff this past week. Here is the link:
Budget Update from MVHS
At this point, there is no news to share on next steps and how cuts will trickle down to sites. My best guess that we may here something this week. As soon as I hear, I will let you know. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
New Substitute System
Please keep an eye out for an email and hard copy letter introducing and welcoming staff to the new substitute system called AESOP. The district plans to go LIVE on March 1st.
District Auditor Message
“Teachers and staff are not allowed to sell food items to students within their classrooms/office. Ed Code 51521 prohibits these types of sales.” It has come to their attention that individuals on sites are violating this and the district will take action.
REMINDERS/FYI
- Six week grades are due Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. Six week grades are not optional and teachers must also include a conduct grade. Students will remain in their current Advisory this week and the next cycle of Advisory based on 6 week grades will begin on Tuesday, February 28th.
- Please email Marietta by this Friday if you are interested in being on a Task Force for organizing/restructuring Advisory.
- I (Marietta) will be on a WASC visit in Pasadena from February 26 - March 1. As you are aware, this team works/writes around the clock. I will not be able to check or respond to emails until I return on March 2nd. Please contact Rad, Joe or Bill if you need anything. Please note that there may be No Monarch Memo next week. Thanks for your understanding.
This week at MVHS
Tuesday, February 21 6th week grades (and conduct) are due to Gracia at 8:00 a.m.
Tech PD periods 2-3, 4-5, 6-7. Any questions, ask Travis.
Girls’ CIF Basketball playoffs 7:00 p.m. vs. Santana as SHS.
Wednesday, February 22 Girls’ CIF Soccer playoff 5:00 p.m. at Monte Vista
PIQE - Parent classes, every Wed. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. until April 5
Thursday, February 23 School Site Council 3:15 p.m. in Guidance Center Conference Room.
Music Dessert Concert, 6:00 p.m. in Room 701, $5.00
Congratulations to. . .
The Monarch Theatre competed in the 2017 San Diego Theatre Educators Association Dramafest Scene and Monologue competition held at Grossmont College last weekend. MVHS took three scenes and two monologues. Congratulations to Julie Benitez and our students.
Monologues: Tristin Beery and Jamie Boyd
Scenes: Brandon Kincaid/ Jonathan Kooyman, Aubrie Ibasco/Zaina Price, and Jake Strohl/Olivia Tavernelli
FYI: We went to the Final Round with two monologues (Tristin and Jamie) and a scene (Jake/Olivia), and Jamie Boyd came home with the 3rd Place monologue.
Jonathan Geraci and the Academic League teams for a great season. Try to catch a match when you can. These students are amazing.
All of our winter sports teams and their coaches. Wrestling, Girls’ basketball and Girls’ soccer are continuing this week. Please come support basketball at Santana @ 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and soccer here at Monte Vista @ 5:00 p.m. They would love to see their fans in the stands. We will keep you posted on wrestling.
Monarchs in Action
Ken Palmer takes our students to participate in the San Diego Sports Fishing Program for Kids. Students are out to sea for six hours; four hours are spent fishing and the other two traveling to bait tank and fishing spots. Thanks Ken!
Parent message sent home on Sunday, February 19, 2017
Just a reminder that tomorrow there is no school in observance of President Washington’s birthday.
Our Superintendent, Dr. Tim Glover, has sent out a memo to all parents and employees regarding the projected budget shortfall for the 2017-18 school year. Please read this memo as is outlines a projected 11 million dollar cut for our school district. The memo is posted on the News and Events section of the Monarch website. We will keep you posted on the status of the district budget as we get closer to it being finalized in May and June.
Congratulations to our girls’ basketball and soccer teams; they have advanced to CIF playoffs this week. Please join us Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. for basketball at Santana High School and here at Monte Vista for soccer on Wednesday, February 22 at 5:00 p.m. Join us for some musical entertainment on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. for a dessert concert with our Music Department in Room 701. The cost is $5.00.
We have many talented artists here a Monte Vista. Congratulations to Delany Fonseca and Marisol Garibay who entered visual arts pieces in the PTSA Art Reflections contest and both received Honorable Mention. Their art will be on display March 3rd at the PTA Reflections Reception at the SD County Office of Education.
Four more Monarchs have had their artwork accepted into a very selective juried art show hosted by the San Diego County Art Education Association. Congratulations goes to Rook Carey and Monica Sandoval in the 2D art category and Carissa Zink and Jesus Zuniga for the 3D art category. The exhibit is on display at Francis Parker's Rose Gallery until March 5th.
The six week grading period is coming up. Students and families, please communicate with each other on progress in your classes and check Infinite Campus regularly to check on the status of assignments and grades.
Have a great week Monarchs. We will see you on Tuesday morning.
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