Sunday, August 27, 2017


Monarch Memo
August 28 - Sept. 1, 2017
Back to School Night, Spirit Week
Monday -  Candy Crush (mix and match),
Tuesday - Twister Day (9th - Red, 10th - yellow, 11th - green, 12th - blue),
Wednesday - Cranium (Brainiac Day,
Thursday -  Just Dance (work out attire),
Friday - Super Spirit Day
The eclipse was definitely the highlight of our first full week of school.  Thank you to all the staff who safely provided opportunities for student to see this natural phenomenon.  
Monday is the last day for our Jen Wilson, Finance Tech.  We wish her all the best at Adult Ed.  We know that she has strong ties to MVHS so we hope to see her here from time to time.  Welcome back to Ron Carper who came in for training on Friday and will begin officially on Monday.  Monday both will be in the office so feel free to wish Jen well and welcome Ron back.


Back to School Night is Wednesday, August 30 starting at 5:15 p.m. in the quad.  If any group would like a table out in the quad area, please let Kristine know ASAP.  Please see the email Denise sent with the agenda and directions for period 3.  Please show the video at the beginning of period 3 for the parents.  The link will be sent on Tuesday.  We will need a copy of your period 3 sign in sheet for parents for auditing purposes for FPM and Title I requirements.  Please drop off a copy or indicate if you would like a copy made for you and we can put it in your mailbox.  
Teachers needed for School Site Council
We need teachers to serve on SSC for this coming school year. We have meetings scheduled monthly, but some meetings may be canceled if we do not have any pressing items.  With FPM and WASC this year, we have a great deal of information to share and feedback to solicit from our SSC parents, students and staff.  We are required to have a vote.  Please let Denise know by Friday, September 1 if you would like to be on the ballot.  Our first meeting is September 21 at 3:15 p.m. Thank you.  
Check out this article on our Football program.  Great start to the year with a win last Friday night.  

REMINDERS  
  • Please remember to take your Strengths Finder assessment before Sept. 1st.  
  • Turn in your Syllabus to Denise.  Thank you if you have done so already.
  • ASSETs - If you would like to be added to the 2017 ASSETs Substitute List, please click the following link to input your information.
Monday - AM Homework Center - 6 to 8 am - Thursday, AM Homework Center, 7:30 to 9:30 am
  • POWER OUTAGE on SUNDAY, September 10th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Please do not be on campus. The solar project in the upper lot should be completed by the end of the month. Thank you for your patience.
  • Camp LEAD is coming up 9/14-16, and we would love to have MV staff members attend if they can. See Tracy Leota and attend the training on Monday Sept 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm, GUHSD District Office 1100 Murray Drive. (main conference room).
  • IEP’s AT A GLANCE - Special Education teachers will be getting these to Gen. Ed teachers by the end of next week.  We are still in the process of changing schedules so that services are correct and match the IEP.  Please be patient with us.  The students’ advocates are listed on their class schedules should you need to contact them before you get paperwork.  If you have other concerns please contact Martha Bakkedahl - extension is 03091, Room 117.
  • Therapy for students - If you feel as if a student needs support (therapy or groups from our SDSU interns) please go to the student’s counselor first for a referral to Mayumi.  There is a waiting list.  Thank you for your cooperation.


Assistant Principal’s Message - Detention and Referrals


DETENTION
Lunch Detention will begin on Tuesday, August 29th, in room 1004.  It will run Tuesday - Thursday each week (with the exception of Thursday, August 31st, the day after Open House).
Here is the link to MV Online Staff Communication Hub:
Here is the link to the online detention form:
REFERRALS
Please make sure you call home if you write a referral for any reason, and please put the date, time, and to whom you spoke in the referral.  Also, make sure you write the student's name and ID number in the title of the referral....this is VERY important.  Do not put any other information in the title of the referral...ONLY put the name and ID number of the student.
Tech Support Protocol (Travis Engstrand)
Infinite Campus and Illuminate
The district is encouraging us to funnel those inquiries to ETS. Of course, it may be faster and more effective to simply ask around; your colleagues can help you! I am always here as well :)
Hardware (e.g. computers, cords, projectors, network, etc)
Please contact Jerry Guzman, our on-site tech Grand Maester (gguzman@guhsd.net | ext. 03063).
Google and GoGuardian
Email me anytime. I have Period 5 prep, but may be able to work out a situation to meet on your prep. I can also inquire with other Tech team members and see their availability to help. Again, asking around your department is always recommended. We have lots of Google and tech knowledgeable staff here at MV. Additionally, our district has 3 Digital Learning Coaches available to come work with you in any capacity you desire.


The GUHSD Tech Help site outlines all of this information in more detail and provides contact information for all support staff.
Chromebook Support (Laura Preble)
Beginning Monday Aug 28  I will begin implementing my ONLY PERIODS 3 AND 6  Chromebook assistance. New students or departing students may come in any time. Remember, we do not give loaner Chromebooks or chargers unless there are extenuating circumstances (for example, one student's mom took the CB to Mexico and won't be back for two weeks. I checked another out to him for the duration.)
The new Acers that the Freshmen have are much hardier than the old Samsungs. We should have fewer problems.


Monarchs in Action
Week at a Glance      Spirit Week


Monday, August 28 NO CPT Day

 Wednesday, August 30 Back to School Night, 5:15 BBQ in quad, 6:00 classroom visits

Thursday, August 31 CPT Day

Friday, September 1 Welcome Spirit Assembly schedule

 Monday, September 4 Labor Day - No School.

Topics include:
  • Google Ninja 2.0 Applications
  • Registration for Upcoming Workshops
    • Creating Activities in G Suite (September 15)
    • Digital Lesson Design (October 5 or October 25)
  • Actively Learn
  • SDCUE
  • And more!
Here is the message sent home to parents on Sunday, August 27, 2017
Good Evening Monte Vista Families.  Here are announcements for the week of August 28, 2017
Parents we are looking forward to seeing you here on Wednesday, August 30 for Back to School Night.  Please join us beginning at 5:15 p.m. at the lunch area for a BBQ.  Please visit a few of our informational booths and stop by the PTSA table to vote for parents to serve on School Site Council. If you are in interested in running for School Site Council, there is still time to get on the ballot. Please call Ms. Broadfoot no later than Monday, August 28 by 4:00 p.m. at 660-3012.   Parent meetings take place for Advanced Placement from 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and AVID from 5:35 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. both in room 316.
Classroom visitations begin at 6:00 p.m. for 10 minutes each with a 5 minute passing period. A general welcome will take place via video during period 3 that evening.  Students will be provided a hard copy schedule to complete with a list of their classes to bring home to you on Tuesday evening.  Please check out our websites banner on Back to School Night and click “Read More” to see a copy of the evening schedule.
Due to Back to School Night on Wednesday, we are not having a CPT late start tomorrow.  Our CPT day for the week will be Thursday morning instead. Please remind your student that it will be a regular day tomorrow.
This week is spirit week and we encourage our Monarchs to dress up each day. Our spirit week is a games theme so Monday is Candy Crush day, students dress mix and match.  Tuesday is Twister Day so the 9th grade wears red, 10th grade wears yellow, 11th grade wears green and Senior wear blue.  Wednesday is Cranium day students dress as Brainiacs, Thursday is Just Dance day and students dress in work-out gear.  Friday is always Monarch Super Spirit day.  
Just a reminder that your students can take advantage of our before and after school ASSETs program. We have Homework Center before school starting at 6:00 on non-CPT days.  After school, teachers are here to support students with academic tutoring. Math tutoring is available on Tuesdays - Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in 210 and a writing clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Check out the complete schedule on our website which is filled with great information and news for you. Have a great week Monarchs.



No comments:

Sunday, August 20, 2017





Monarch Memo
August 21-25, 2017
All staff meeting in Focus Group Rooms at 8:00 a.m.
Partial Solar Eclipse Monday


The first day of school seemed to fly by.  Thanks to the office staff and classified aides the distribution of ID’s and schedules went very quickly and smoothly.  We hosted a brief Freshmen Welcome Assembly on Wednesday to introduce the Freshmen Advisory teachers and
provide our 9th graders with some basic rules and guidelines for getting around MVHS the first week.  
The end of the week we jumped right into Unity Days and Chromebook distribution.  Both ran smoothly thanks to the combined efforts of the Guidance Team and the Tech Team.  Hats off to Tracy for her on-going passion for coordinating Unity Days.  We always need our teachers and staff to lead groups, and build connections with the students.  There are some great photos of Rad dancing with the kids.  We were fortunate to have Jen Placencia, Cafeteria Manager, cater the calzones and pizza for the kids.  All this set up and clean up by Steele and Manny.  We can’t make it happen without you all.  
The first week of school is one of the busiest times for the Guidance staff, but they fulfilled their vision of having the Freshmen start off the year with this important community building event.  The Chromebook distribution could not have happened without the collaborative efforts of Travis, Laura and Jerry Guzman.  Jerry had to work diligently through the summer to make sure all of the Chromebooks were programmed and ready for distribution. We appreciate Laura’s on-going attention to supporting students who come to the library with Chromebook issues.  Thanks to everyone who helped with the distribution on Thursday and Friday. This week they will be troubleshooting problems and still distributing to new enrollees.  You all are incredible.


It was great to see teachers jumping right into the year with many teaching a “best lesson” as Jacob Clifford would say.  Many great icebreakers took place as well and team-building activities and some short assessments.

Thank you to Dave Zaino and Karen Rodifer-Zaino for supporting the staff by bringing in plants. They do this a few times a year and it is very much appreciated.  
WASC Staff Meeting - bring a laptop
A big shout out to Amanda Engstrand for the incredible organization of our WASC process. She spends countless hours organizing timelines, gathering data and creating documents needed for the entire process.  We appreciate all you do, Amanda.  
Focus Groups (A-E) meet on Monday, August 21st. Please be at your assigned room at 8am.




Advisory begins August 22
The Advisory time is designated for teachers to provide support to students.  During these next four weeks, 9th graders are in Freshmen Advisory.  Tenth through twelfth graders should take advantage of office hours.  Please encourage your students to attend your advisory. This is a great way to get to know your students and build relationships while getting them in the habit of attending each day.  Thank you for taking the time to do this and making our students feel comfortable and safe.  
Campus Supervision Assignments
These were emailed out last week along with the map of supervision areas 1 -5.   Please see the highlighted changes in the chart below.   


I love the 80’s Challenge
Thank you to the staff members who participated in the challenge last Monday.
Congratulations to the winning team of Nicole Thomas, David Crabtree, Ryan Haas
Mike Kastan, Jonathan Geraci, Bob Muschek, Eric Wilson. This team not only had every song title correct, but every band as well.  2nd place went to team Alvarado, Delgado, Blackwell, McClure, Oakley, Hoover and T. Engstrand.  3rd place went to team Cass, Laura Zoch, Ginger, Shannon, Martha, Jess, Leisa and Mary. Thanks for being great sports.  
REMINDERS
  • Turn in your Syllabus to Denise.  Thank you if you have done do already.
  • ASSETs begins on Monday.  Please see the email with the schedule sent out on Friday and feel free to advertise to your students.
  • 707- for internal emergencies.  When you dial 707 and press the dial button Admin., Denise, Robin, Debbie, Kristine, SRO and supervision will be notified on their office phones that assistance is needed in whatever room it is dialed from. Similar to when someone calls 911. This is for urgent needs that do not require 911 but are urgent enough that you need help ASAP. Please only use this as a dangerous, urgent matter only. FYI:  To get an outside line, dial 5 first then the number.
SOLAR ECLIPSE August 21 - 9:07 a.m. - 11:46 a.m.
Please make sure your students understand the dangers of watching the  eclipse without eye protection. Emphasize the fact that sunglasses do not protect their eyes. Here is a link about how students can safely watch the eclipse. Here are resources for the solar eclipse. Please share!  Here is a video as well.
Chromebook Distribution and Tech Presentation
Thank you to the Tech team for smooth distribution to the Freshmen and new students on Thursday and Friday.  We appreciate the presentation on Monday by Travis, Laura and Joe. Here is the Informational Tech Presentation that contains our website and Chromebook procedures. Additionally, here is a tutorial on Using the New Intervention Tool in IC. Both of these resources have been added to the MVHub.
Assistant Principals and Counselors Alphabet Breakdown
Please email the appropriate AP and Counselor when dealing with a student.
Joe Garcia - A-G
Andrea Rad - H-N
Bill Sullivan - O-Z
Tracy Leota - A-D
Heather Bowler - E-K
George Owitti - L-Q
Deanna Goldberg - R-Z
Monte Vista Needs to Know - Google Folder
Denise has given you access to Monte Vista Needs to Know, a google doc that has important information for you.  To access, go to your google drive, Monte Vista Needs to Know, School year 2017-18: You will find the following:
Admin responsibility chart
Form A and B for curriculum writing
Bell Schedules
Student Support Teams
Finals schedules
GUHSD year calendar
Telephone extension list (coming soon)
Agenda for PD
REMIND 101 - A reminder from Marisa Alvarado
Just a reminder, if you'd like me to advertise an event, activity, accolade, etc on the MV Updates (Remind texts) we have a parent and student account I can send information out to. Club advisors - I'd be happy to send out a text regarding your first club meeting.  Just send me an email (malvarado@guhsd.net), leave a note in my mailbox, or catch me in the hallway. Also if anyone is interested in using Remind in their classes or for their group and you would like help setting up an account please don't hesitate to ask.
Article in the Washington Post with resources for educators
Week at a Glance     


Monday, August 21 Staff Meeting 8:00 a.m. Report directly to WASC Focus Group meeting
Partial solar eclipse 9:07 - 11:46 a.m.
Hall Lockers distributed at lunch
Tuesday, August 22 Behavior Presentations in English classrooms - Admin.
Hall lockers distributed at lunch and advisory
Wednesday, August 23 Field trip: District ASB Conference - all day, ASB students
Behavior Presentations in English classrooms - Admin.
Hall lockers distributed at lunch and advisory
Thursday, August 24 Behavior Presentations in English classrooms - Admin.
Friday, August 25 Behavior Presentations in English classrooms - Admin.
Frosh and V. Football @ Mar Vista High School V. @ 7:00 p.m.  
Here is the message sent home to parents on Sunday, August 20, 2017
We had a great and busy first week of school.  Here is important information for the upcoming weeks ahead.  
Tomorrow is the partial solar eclipse occurring between 9:07 and 11:46 a.m. Our teachers have been sharing information about the event and have reminded our students of the precautionary measures that must be taken.  In last week’s all call, I sent out information for families to share with their children. There is additional information provided by the San Diego County Office of Education attached to the email version of this message.   http://www.sdcoe.net/news/Pages/eclipse-viewing-advice-for-families-and-educators.aspx
Here is a link to a video as well.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0wP9At8Jo8
Our solar panels in the north parking lot are just about complete. Until they finish, we will not be able to use the entire parking lot.  The completion date has been moved back to Sept. 15, so the whole lot will not be available for parking on Back to School Night, Wednesday, August 30. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.  
ASSETs, which is our free before and after school program, begins on Monday.  Homework Center
begins at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow and every Monday.  On regular days, it opens at 6:00 a.m. There are a variety of after school academic and extracurricular programs for your student to take advantage of such as math tutoring, writing clinics, weight training, arts and crafts, photography, media arts, culinary arts and science and outdoor explorations and volunteer opportunities.  Check out the calendar on the Monte Vista website.  
Just a reminder that it is each year during the first few weeks of school student schedules are not firm.  We receive an influx of new enrollees and administer placement testing which may lead to adding or dropping sections of classes. We appreciate your patience and understanding with the scheduling process. If you have any questions about schedules, please contact your student’s counselor.  
Our administrative team will be visiting classrooms this week to review school procedures, rules, and dress code.  Please review our Student Handbook that is posted on our website located on the Student drop down menu.   
If your child wants a hallway locker, they will be given out at the Student Support Center this week during lunch and advisory. Because we do not have enough lockers for every student, students must partner up and share. Partners must line up together to sign up and bring an ID card.
Remember to wear your college T-shirts or sweatshirts on Thursdays and your Monte Vista gear on Fridays. Our first football games begin this week and we are away this Friday at Mar Vista High School at 7:00 p.m. We hope you can attend.  
Just a reminder that our website has our calendar and is filled with important information for you such as Chromebook insurance information that is posted in the announcements section of our website.  Parents, visit our PTSA section and find out how you can become a member and/or volunteer to support our students. Have a great week Monarchs!

No comments:
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)