March 13 - 17, 2017
Fall back, Spring forward. Are your clocks set one hour ahead?
Once Upon a Mattress begins this week
Please see the email and Google doc from Julie to see if there are any more slots available for the March 15th preview performance. Spring Valley Academy 8th graders will be on campus next Wednesday, March 22nd to enjoy the performance.
Auto students are heading to state finals and funds are needed
to help with expenses. We are happy to share that the Board
of Directors of the the Kelly McGinnis Memorial Foundation
has allocated $900.00 toward the cause. Thank you for sharing Congratulations
this great news Mr. Fleming and good luck to our students. Kathy Hunter-Clark
Budget Update from MVHS
At the GUHSD Board meeting last Thursday, there was a resolution to move forward with giving notices to certificated staff of potential layoff. All individuals must be notified by sites by the end of the day on Monday. Monte Vista received four notices for certificated staff. I will keep you posted on any updates.
Week at a Glance
Monday, March 13 Campus Safety Communications staff meeting 3:00 p.m. Flex room
PTSA meeting 6:00 p.m. Library
Tuesday, March 14 Last of CAASPP presentations in 11th grade English classes
Wednesday, March 15 PIQE - Parent Institute at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 16 CUE Conference - 9 staff members
Friday, March 17 CUE Conference - 9 staff members
*Tuesday, March 21 Assistant Supt. visit - walkthroughs and Superintend and New Board
Members first visit. These are all scheduled between Period 1 and 5.
REMINDERS
- Field trips/Excuse lists
School policy states that field trips/excuse lists, with the exception of athletics, must be SENT OUT to staff a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the field trip date. We have been a bit lax in following this protocol, but we are enforcing it immediately. If you have a field trip planned and it is turned in late, it will not be approved by admin. Please note that the excuse list needs to go out 2 weeks prior to the date which means you must be organized and get your information to admin before 2 weeks prior to the activity.
- Cell phone policy
Beginning Wednesday, March 8th, students will be allowed to use their cell phones on campus
before school, break, lunch, after school, and during passing periods. Please continue to call
for campus security to pick up any phones you confiscate during instructional time. This
discussion and decision went through Core Cabinet and Site Governance, so if you have any
questions, please see admin or your department chair.
- The 9 week grading period is open and will close on Monday 3/13 at 8:00 a.m. Although we will not use these grades for Advisory placement due to Smarter Balance Testing and Spring Break there are many groups on campus (counselors, coaches, EL, CEIS, AVID, Admin) who use these grades to monitor students, so please make every efforts to upload your grades during the window.
- Short on Chromebooks for new students We've had an unusually high number of new students come in last week, and Laura is fresh out of Chromebooks. We are working on getting more. Please be understanding to new students who may not have access for a few days.
- Anessa is looking for one male and one female senior candidate to nominate for the Jack Mashin Scholarship athletic scholarship. Criteria includes dedication to the sports, financial need, leadership, sportsmanship and overall contribution to our school. Please provide suggestions to Anessa by March 17th.
Monarchs in Action
Parent message sent home on Sunday, March 5, 2017
Good Evening Monte Vista families, this is Principal Minjares with announcements for the week of
March 13, 2017.
Daylight savings time is here. Thank you for setting your clocks ahead. Now there is more daylight to enjoy our Spring Sports. Our next PTSA meeting in tomorrow night, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. We hope you can join us.
Your student likely shared with you that our cell phone use policy has changed. Since Chromebooks are allowed to be used before school, during passing periods and breaks, we are now allowing students to use their cell phones as well. Classroom use of phones is not permitted unless the teacher allows them for educational purposes.
We have a NO hoods and hats policy that we enforcing throughout the school day. We appreciate your support of this policy by reminding your student at home.
The Monarch Theater production Once Upon a Mattress begins this week. The show runs March 16 - 18th and 23rd - 25th in the Little Theatre. Tickets are $7 in advance, $9 at the door and $3 for children under 9. ASB/GUHSD Theatre Student Discounts are also honored.
Just a reminder that the very last Camp Lead is March 30, through April 1st for 9th and 10th graders. This free event helps students increase their leadership and human relations skills. Applications are due Friday the 15th in the Guidance Center.
The number of yearbooks available for purchase are limited! We can not guarantee everyone who wants a book will get one! Make sure you reserve your copy in the finance office for $90.00.
Please read the Monarch website for important information and great news. Congratulations to Kathy Hunter-Clark who was selected as Monte Vista’s Teacher of the Year for 2017.
Have a great week Monarchs.
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