Monarch Memo
October 2 - 6, 2017
“Home Sweet Home”coming Week
MVHS Leadership Conference
What a great event for our students. Thank you to Marisa Alvarado for her vision and coordination. We appreciate your dedication to our MVHS students and the focus on building community. Thank you to Tom who was able to fund this event through ASSETs. We are grateful to the staff members who were committed to work this weekend to make sure all the pieces fell in place. We were fortunate to have Derek Marso as our keynote who toughed it out with a cold to speak to the students. Steve Gonzales wrapped up the day inspiring others to see the best in themselves and those around them. Thank you everyone who participated: Tom Gochenaur, Jose Garcia, Christine Hoover-Smelko, Paula Delgado, Val Vitkauskas, Mark Campillo, Kathleen Leonard, Steele Wilde, Kimberly Vasquez, Sophia Casillas, Tracie Laverdiere, Gloria Martinez, Marisa Alvarado, Marietta Minjares, Derek Marso- class of '01, owner of Valley Farm Market, Steve Gonzales, president and founder of Dream Weavers, AVID speaker.
Senior Pool Party
Thanks to Jonathan and David, Class of 2018 Advisors for organizing the Seniors Pool party. A wonderful opportunity to build community. Kudos to Val and Cody for diving in and supporting.
Homecoming Events and Information - Thank you Leisa Petrie and ASB students
Did you know that approx. 930 students voted for the Homecoming court this year? Triple the number from last year thanks to technology. Thank you to Tom for getting this organized on Google docs.
Homecoming Day Bell Schedule Link
KUSI Alarm Clock Pep Rally & Homecoming Assembly
This is a great opportunity to publicize Monte Vista and show off our school spirit and some of our programs.
- 6am Gym Doors Open
- 6:15am-ish KUSI Short Segments Begin
- 7:15am-ish Televised KUSI Alarm Clock Pep Rally Begins.
- 7:30am-ish Immediately continue into Homecoming Assembly
- 8:12-9:50am KUSI short segments each half-hour.
There will be an additional newscast on Thursday, October 5th to explain the details to the students.
Please make sure to show the newscasts next week.
For Clubs Hosting Homecoming Booths - Here is the link to see which groups are already signed up and what items they are selling.
Homecoming Game - Come out and support our football team as they take on Mt. Miguel on Friday, October 6th.
Many of our clubs and teams will be selling food, drinks, desserts and other items.
Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 7th at Monte Vista 7-11pm. Tickets are currently $20 with an ASB card and $25 without. Starting on Monday, October 2nd, ticket prices will increase to $25 with an ASB card and $30 without. Please talk up the dance and encourage students to buy their tickets!
REMINDERS
- Congrats to Laura Preble who will be inducted into her high school’s Hall of Fame. Just a reminder that she will be out October 3 - 9th and will have a sub. Please utilize others for Chromebook support when needed.
- The Julie Weaver Fundraiser was last Thursday. If you were not able to attend but would like to make a donation, please make the check payable to JWSF and mail to:
10330 Moorpark Street
Spring Valley,CA 91978
- Yearbook Staff needs photos of your fieldtrips. Please send them to Anessa through December.
- The window to purchase a Senior Page in the yearbook starts October 2, please share with your students
- Monte Vista is headed to Machu Picchu July, 2018. Please see John Ramirez if you have any questions.
To enroll, please visit www.eftours.com/2032833KK
- Senior Advisors Jonathan and David will keep you updated on the parking lot silent auction once the parking lot is done being paved.
- Teachers please select/elect your Period 3 student for Student Congress this week and add their name on the Google Doc below. Thank you,
PSAT October 11th - Any questions, see Rad
Just a reminder to be advised that on Wednesday, October 11th we will be conducting the PSAT Test for approximately 200 Juniors in the Gym from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Students WILL NOT be attending their Period 1 class (if they have one) but WILL BE attending their Period 6 & 7 classes (if they have one). Please mark students ABSENT and Sandy (Attendance) will clear them from the check-in list.
Need Web Tools or Support?
As education increasingly emphasizes and rewards engagement, application, and digital creation, more and more educators are finding value in providing time for students to apply content knowledge in a variety of enriching ways. If you are looking for web tools that support student learning through interaction, application, and representation of content knowledge, check out this curation of Web Tools for Student Creation. Travis Engstrand is always here to support you in any manner you wish (i.e. ideation, questions, lesson-creation, sample lessons during PLC time, lunch, Period 5, and, possibly, your prep period). Additionally, the District DLCs are available to come out and meet with you as many times as you would like and during your preferred meeting time.
Week at a Glance See the Athletics calendar for our sports events.
Monday, October 2 Site Governance 7:15 a.m. (LCR)
Site Safety Planning Committee Meeting 8:30 (LCR)
Tuesday, October 3 9th Grade Lord & Lady at lunch in the quad
Wednesday, October 4 10th Grade Duke & Duchess at lunch in the quad
Thursday, October 5 11th Grade Prince & Princess at lunch in the quad
Friday, October 6 KUSI Pep Rally 6:00 a.m. gym will be open.
Homecoming Queen at halftime at the football game.
Midway open to public. 7:00 p.m. Kick-off
Saturday, October 7 Homecoming Dance
Hall of Fame Dinner, Elk’s Lodge, El Cajon, 6:00 p.m.
Here is the message sent home to parents on Sunday, October 1, 2017
Happy Homecoming week Monarch families.
We begin the week’s festivities with spirit dress up days. Our theme is “Home Sweet Homecoming”. Monday is Home Run day (Sports theme). Tuesday is “Make Yourself at Home” so dress in PJ’s and footwear that are appropriate for school. Wednesday is Homies Day so dress alike with a friend or group of friends. Thursday is “Home Away From Home” Day so dress like a tourist. Friday is “There’s No Place Like Home” - dress in your Monte Vista gear and get ready to be on TV.
KUSI has chosen Monte Vista to host the Alarm Clock Pep Rally bright and early before school on Friday. We want as many Monarchs as possible dressed in their spirit wear and in the stands when we go on air. Please arrive no later than 7:00 a.m. to make sure you have a seat. We will be in the stands over an hour until 8:12 a.m. so please make sure to eat a good breakfast so you are ready to cheer and show your school spirit.
All families are invited to the Homecoming Football game vs. Mount Miguel at 7:00 p.m. Get there by 6:00 p.m. to partake in the delicious food booths hosted by our clubs. Before the game we will introduce our Monarch Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees who will be honored at a formal ceremony on Saturday night. At half-time, we will crown our Homecoming queen.
The Homecoming events continue with our dance on Saturday night from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Tickets are still on sale and we are extending the lower price for one more day only. Tomorrow ticket prices are still $20.00 with an ASB card and $25.00 without. On Tuesday, the prices will go up to $25.00 with an ASB card and $30.00 without. This is a great deal for a school dance. If you want to bring a non-Monte Vista guest, all guest passes must be turned in no later than Wednesday.
Have a great Homecoming Week Monarchs. Hope to see you at the assembly and the game.
DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY
Educators’ Fall Preview, Balboa Park
October 3 – October 5
Educators, join us for a FREE collaborative experience in Balboa Park! Five institutions will open their doors over three successive evenings to give educators a chance to discover all the park offers students and teachers. Enjoy food, drinks, and special giveaways by the host institutions and info tables from numerous neighboring museums. Connect with friends and colleagues and explore cross-curricular learning opportunities with hands-on activities and teaching resources. Join us for one night or come to all three!
For additional information and for venue locations, please visit and register here:http://fallpreview2017.eventbrite.com
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