Monarch Memo
March 27 - 31, 2017
CAASPP and NWEA testing begins - Block schedule
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students and staff, our Monarchs enjoy and stay connected to school with fabulous school-wide events. Thank you to Julie and the Monarch Theatre for an outstanding performance of “Once Upon a Mattress”. It is evident from the details of the sets and costumes, quality lighting and outstanding acting/singing that our students take pride in and strive to deliver professional performances. The ASB spent many hours planning for the unique “black light” assembly that compliments the Spring Fling theme, “Glow the Night Away”. Thanks to Jess and the ASB students for their hard work and for including so many of our Monarchs in the assemblies. Thank you also to Si Se Puede for hosting the students vs. staff basketball game on Friday night. This was another great event that brought Monarchs together.
What is new?
Solar Power installation
The district is working with SunPower to install solar panels on all campuses. This summer the majority of panels at MVHA will be installed on the west dirt area near the baseball fields. The north lot is the location for the installation of a smaller set of panels. Please note that there are a few trees that will need to be removed and some parking spots will be unusable. Please see Kristine or Marietta if you would like more information about the Solar Panel install.
Budget Update from MVHS
There is no new budget information.
Campus Safety Updates
We will continue to keep you informed of Campus Safety information and the progress of the Campus Safety Concerns Committee. Thank you to the following staff members who have volunteered to be on this committee: Rob Gorney, Jess Barragan, Tania Jackson, Mark Campillo, Gina Conner Kathy Gerstenberg, Val Vitkauskas, Tom Gochenour, Eric Wilson, Mike Copeland, Maribeth Bostick, Laura Preble, Amanda Engstrand, Leisa Petrie. We will be meeting Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. in the Library Community Room.
Week at a Glance See Home Campus Schedule for sports
Monday, March 27 Classified Staff Meeting, 7:00 a.m. in room 316
Campus Safety Concerns Committee 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Library
Community Room
VR Curriculum pull out all day, 9:15 a.m Library Com. Room
Tuesday, March 28 Senior Parent meeting 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre
Wednesday, March 29 PIQE - Parent Institute at 6:00 p.m., Flex Room
Thursday, March 30 Cuyamaca College Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Little Theatre
Friday, March 31 Powderpuff Football at 6:00 p.m. in the stadium
April 1, 2017 Drive 4UR school 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spring Fling - Glow the Night Away, SDSU, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
REMINDERS - read as needed
CAASPP and NWEA testing - Shhhhh! Students Testing
Thank you to Bill who has been working hard at getting all the testing materials ready and sending us reminders. Please be mindful of classroom interruptions. Do not request a student or make phone calls to classrooms testing unless it is absolutely necessary. Any questions about testing, please contact Bill.
Clarification: Excuse lists and Field trips
Any time a student misses instructional time this is considered a field trip (on or off campus). Excuse lists must be posted two weeks prior so you MUST submit field trip paperwork way in advance of this two week deadline. Please see an administrator if there is a situation where you received less than enough notice of an event (i.e. award ceremony, competition, etc.).
Referral Titles
When a referral is written the titles must say the student’s name only. Please do not write any other information in the title.
Guest Speakers/Class visitors
Please notify Denise for Marietta and Rad about off-campus visitors and guest speakers. We need to know when, where and what they are presenting. Please notify us at least one week in advance if possible. All guests must check into the front office to receive their visitor pass. Thank you.
Summer School Applications
Summer school applications for 2017 are now available at: http://summer.guhsd.net
Last week Monarchs in Action
Girls’ Lacrosse, Auto and Metal visit SVA, Monarch Stars, New Board members visit, Senior Assembly, Asst. Supt. Ms. Kemper and Cindy Douglas visit classrooms, Former Valedictorian Victor visits Mr. Muhleman, little family members enjoy the play.
Parent message sent home on Sunday, March 26, 2017
This week and next week students will be taking the CAASPP tests. These state assessments are in English and math for 11th grade and science for 12th grade. Testing begins March 28th and we will be on a block schedule with periods 1, 3, 5 and 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and periods 2, 4, 6 and 7 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Period 2 students, remember to report to school at 7:15 a.m. During this block schedule our 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the NWEA test which is a local assessment in English and math. All the tests will be taken on a Chromebooks so please make sure your students comes to school with their Chromebook completely charged each day. Monarchs, please remember to get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast each morning.
Powder Puff Football is Friday night at 6:00 p.m. in the stadium. Come watch the Juniors challenge the Seniors in this annual event and don’t miss the halftime show featuring a performance by the Powder Puff Cheerleaders. Tickets are $7.00 at the gate, $5.00 in advance and children under 10 are free. Please join us.
Monte Vista is hosting a Drive 4UR School event next Saturday, April 1st from 8am - 4pm. Penske Ford will be bringing about ten cars out and Monte Vista gets $20 for every person that test drives a Ford vehicle. Participants need to be over age 18 with a valid driver's license. Please come to our parking lot on April 1. bit.ly/Drive4MV
April 1st is our Spring Fling at SDSU’s Montezuma Hall and Aztec Bowling Lanes. The theme is “Glow the Night Away”. This night is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the school year. Hurry and purchase tickets at the Finance Office before it is too late. The cost is $20 with an ASB card and $25 without. Don’t miss out on this fabulous night of fun.
Senior Parents because we have many announcement for you and your student, we will be sending another message later tonight for Senior families only.
Have a great week Monarchs and do your best on the tests.
Good Evening Monarch families. This is a special announcement about Senior events.
We have a few deadlines coming up that we want to make you aware of. First you should have received a phone call from Herff-Jones about an important April 1st deadline. In order to participate in graduation, your Senior must have a cap and gown. They are available to rent or purchase. Please go to sdgrad.com before April 1st to secure a cap and gown for your graduate.
This is your last opportunity to buy a Senior Ad for your graduate. Tomorrow, March 27th is the deadline. Please go to the Monte Vista website and click on the banner at the home page and follow the directions for purchase.
Last Thursday, we hosted a special senior assembly during Advisory. We spoke to the seniors about staying in good standing for graduation, distributed the Senior Events calendar, provided rules and guidelines for Grad Night and shared an overview of what takes place on graduation day. We are extending an invitation to share this information with Senior parents at a Senior Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m in the Little Theater. Please join us.
In preparation for your student’s future education, Cuyamaca College will be presenting about their Pathway to Success Program on Thursday night here at Monte Vista. They will be sharing about their Pathway Academy which is an expansion of their successful First-Year Experience program. It is designed to help students build a clear path that will help them reach their educational goals in
less time. With the guidance of the Pathway Academy, students will create positive and meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, staff, and faculty. Highlights of the presentation include : Orientation for students and families, Summer Bridge, managed course enrollments for Fall & Spring, major & certificate exploration and Accelerated English / ESL and Math options. Please attend this informative session Thursday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater.
Senior parents, please stay up to date on Senior events and announcements by checking the Monarch website regularly. Have a wonderful week.
