On the Trail - Mustang Families
April 11-15
Spring full of Opportunities
Last week we had several first in person after 2 plus years ! The energy was palpable and so exciting!
Celebrating academic excellence, our first RALLY celebrating our athletes and community, senior trip and the talented actors on the Trail!!! And, in the classroom hands-on activities and student dialogue are coming alive again!
It was a wonderful week full of opportunity! And there are so many more opportunities to come. Be sure to read the upcoming events as well as the ones happening this week at MT!
We hope you will join us for these memorable moments!
Let's keep representing our Core Values as a COMMUNITY with INTEGRITY, RESPECT and CONFIDENCE as we continue getting these amazing experiences together as ONE TRAIL!
Go Mustangs!
April is National Deaf History Month
Have you ever considered learning to communicate in ASL ? Our students and families appreciate the efforts and inclusion as we strive to meet ALL of our students needs.
We are so lucky to be able to have a vibrant Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at MT and in our region and we thank our students, families, Talia Chapman, Jasmine Harris and all of our amazing interpreters for the work they do here at MT!
Monterey Trail Regional Equity meeting - in person - April 14th see below
For the past two years MTREC has been actively meeting online. We are excited to have our first ever meeting in person to get to know our regional members face to face.
MT Families are invited to participate
MTREC Objective: To improve racial equity in educational outcomes, specifically related to Black/African American students and families, for Monterey Trail High School and pathway of its feeder schools, by building a committed coalition to bridge connections and collaborate for action.
We hope to see our members there and a few new members who are dedicated to the objectives above. If you wish to join us and are new to the coalition, find out more information below on the MTREC HUB.
CAASPP testing begins next week April 12, 19, 20, 26, 27 during advocacy
April 12 - 11th and 12th graders take science test
April 19, 20, 26, 27 - 11th graders take ELA and Math tests
Other grades will have guest speakers, special lessons and activities, senior presentations, cap and gown distribution and more during testing periods.
Special Schedules coming
Students will still start school at 8am M, T, W, F and at 9:30 on Thursday. The end time of school remains the same as well.
Students, please remember there is a special CAASPP testing schedule above and we have the multicultural assembly on Friday. Bell Schedule is listed below in the This week on the Trail section
As of April 1 - no checks will be accepted
Thank you.
Home test kits...
Important Items for Mustang Success
Conflict Mediation - refer someone else or self refer
Struggling students? Reporting incidents or concerns - help us keep all students safe!
- refer students in "drama" or in "need" to conflict mediation
- seek help by connecting with counselors or admin as needed
Students can self refer to conflict mediation as well. See the form above for referrals.
Remind students of our Anonymous Incident Reporting system on our website. It allows for anonymous reporting of bullying, self harm, violence, harassment and more. If the person allows us, we can also communicate two way to get additional details while they still remain anonymous if they choose.
Helpful Resources
SENIORS - class of 2022 - don't miss any details
Graduation for info click on the link
Item of Adornment applications and information were emailed via Synergy on Feb 15 and March 19
Applications must be turned in to Ms. D'Angelo in the VP reception area by April 22nd.
ASSETs - After School Tutoring and Activities
Monterey Trail has many after school options for your student(s) besides athletics and ASB clubs. ASSET’s stands for After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens providing free programs and free SUPPER Monday thru Friday.
Click on the link here to learn about all the after school opportunities for your student(s).
For more information, please email or call the ASSET’s Administrator on campus, Angela Wardlaw. 916-688-0050 ext. 44503 or awardlaw@egusd.net. #ONETRAIL.
College and Career Center Info
This week on the Trail
Monday, April 11
Boys Volleyball - main gym
Tuesday, April 12
CAASPP testing schedule - 11th and 12th Science
Monterey Trail High School Incoming Freshmen/New Athlete Football Parent/Player Meeting - MTHS Cafeteria - 6:45 p.m.
MT Jr. Mustang youth Football & cheer Kickoff Night - MTHS Cafeteria - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13 - Governance meetings
Governance Meetings 3:30-4:30 - in person - see emails from admin
PBIS TFI meeting for PBIS committee
Multicultural rehearsal
Cheer Tryout informational meeting - cafeteria - 7pm
Thursday, April 14
PLC meeting
Late Start - on time before 9:30am
Elementary School Track Meet - stadium
Multicultural rehearsal
Monterey Trail Regional Equity Coalition meeting #3 - cafeteria - 6-7:30pm (see info above - staff, students and families welcome)
Friday, April 15
Assembly schedule for MultiCultural Assembly in first period - be on time before 8am
Important Dates
Mark your calendars:
April 19, 20, 26, 27 11th grade CAASPP testing during Advocacy
April 21 - Food Faire
April 22 - Spring Outdoor Dance
April 26 - MT African American/Black Family Leadership Team meeting
April 27 - Families of Black Students United - see flier in the EGUSD communications
April 28 - Unity Day
April 28 - Spring 2022 Career & College fair @ Valley HS - see EGUSD communications for more (Juniors/Seniors)
April 30 - Senior Ball
May 5th - Senior Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting - grad tickets and more
May 5 - Blood Drive
May 5 - Spotlight on Excellence Scholarship Presentations
May 10 - Senior Awards Night
May 11 - Band Concert
May 12 - DATA graduation
May 12 - AVID Senior Celebration
May 13 - Yearbook Distribution
May -16, 17, 18 - Senior Finals
May 19 - Senior Sunset and Senior Goodbye Rally
May 20 - Graduation Rehearsal - mandatory - special schedule for all
May 23 - Graduation 11am at Golden 1
May 25 and 26 - Final Exams grades 9-11
Dress Code revision discussions coming soon - dates to be determined
Summer School information is coming soon - DATES: Monday, June 6, 2022–Friday, July 8, 2022 (no school on July 4)
If you see something, say something
Please remember to tell an adult if you see something so that we can help everyone on our campus and off campus as well. And, keep doing what is right Mustangs and treat others how you would expect to be treated. You Matter and All of our Mustangs and Community Matter. Let's show the world how great it is to be a Mustang!
Staff and Student Health and Safety
As of March 12th:
Stay home if you are ill or experiencing symptoms and be sure to notify Lara/Cheryl for next steps.
Otherwise:
- masks are strongly recommended but not required indoors and in large groups
- continue frequent handwashing and sanitizing
- COVID exposure notifications will continue
- see the new COVID Decision Making Tree in the recent communication from EGUSD in the March 8th communication
Please read Lara's email from last week about other updates.
Thank you for continuing to follow protocols for safety and health of everyone.
First Rally in 2 plus years!!! So much excitement!
WELLNESS and Self-Care and Support
We want everyone to be well so here are some reminders of resources available in the picture below. We also have our own Employee Assistance Program: 1 (800) 646-9923.
Feelings Wheel
Health and Safety FIRST - masks on and no food deliveries allowed
Thank you to all who have continued to respect our safety rules/policies.
No Food Deliveries -
As sent at the beginning of the year, all staff members have been instructed to not have potlucks due to COVID safety protocols AND we will NOT accept food deliveries of any kind at the front office nor through gates, etc.
In addition: Our school does not allow deliveries of food items from third party vendors such as Grub Hub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc. This is to ensure the safety of our staff and students. We cannot have strangers coming to the school gates/main office to make transactions with students. These items will be refused.
When a student takes a delivery through the gates, the items will be taken for pick up after school and discarded if not picked up.
Remember, all students receive free lunch at MT this year. There is no need for these deliveries so please respect the policy.
Masks on and other protocols continue:
Daily protocols:
- Masks strongly recommended indoors
- Do not come to school if you have symptoms - staff contact admin and students/families contact the school for admin to then follow protocols directed by nurses in contact with the county and health authorities
- Recommended wear masks in large groups outdoors - our lunch and passing periods for example
- Help remind students of the protocols as you pass by and in your classrooms/offices, etc.