The Mustang Messenger
February 15th, 2024
Greetings Mustang Families!
I hope you are doing well.
Progress report grades were posted on Tuesday. Please check Infinite Campus for progress report grades.
Students have a four day weekend coming up in recognition of President's Day. Enjoy the time off. There are no holidays until Spring Break, the first week in April.
Have a wonderful and safe long weekend.
Catherine Nicholas, Ed.D.
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Needs Assessment Survey
Each year, we send out a Needs Assessment Survey to gather information about our school. This information allows us to see what areas are working well and what areas we can improve on. We also use the information gathered to set school goals.
If you have not done so already, please fill out the parents Needs Assessment.
We value your input. Please use the following link to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/uV6YJatmkwvEMMWAA
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, begins on February 1st and lasts throughout the month. We celebrate Black History Month to honor the long historical achievements and contributions of African Americans.
Congratulations to our Math Counts Team!
Congratulations to these students who are part of Rancho Pico's MathCounts team:
Jessica Jin
Ian Lee
Sai Tej Chikati
Ninrst Dhawali
Nathan Lee
Ayanth Theyver
Autumn Zheng
Andrew Bogoniewski
Rancho Pico's MathCounts Team competed on Saturday at the San Fernando Valley MathCounts Competition. They finished 7th out of 17th. One of our students, Jessica Jin, qualified for the state competition.
Congratulations Yearbook
Yearbook students and Mrs. Guzman were informed that our school had been selected to be featured in the Walsworth Yearbooks Possibilities book. This book serves as a source of inspiration for yearbook designs and layouts. Out of the 7,000 schools they collaborate with, Walsworth chose approximately 460 schools to showcase in the book, and our school was fortunate enough to be featured three times.
There is still time to buy a Yearbook!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase your yearbook at the current price! After March 29th, the price will go up.
- Standard price: $60
- Discounted price with ASB card: $55
You can place your order conveniently online or visit the ASB office. Act now to secure your yearbook at the best price!
Valentine Painting With Friends
Wellness Room Activities
The wellness room had 2 therapy animals, the students were so excited.
We had Glory the therapy parrot and Ellie our lovely goldendoodle.
The Wellness Center hosted valentines day activities all week.
Please take the Survey from the City of Santa Clarita about Drug Awareness
WE NEED YOUR INPUT
The City of Santa Clarita is not immune to the dangers of drugs and the devastating effects it has on families. We all probably know someone who has been affected by drugs, directly or indirectly.
English: https://city.sc/dfyinscv-prs
NECESITAMOS SU APORTE
La ciudad de Santa Clarita no es inmune a los peligros de las drogas y los efectos devastadores que tiene en las familias. Probablemente conocemos a alguien que ha sido afectado por las drogas, directa o indirectamente.
Spanish: https://city.sc/dfyinscv-prs-spanish
Food Sevices Newsletter and Menus for February
Rancho Pico parents do a great job with excusing students when they are absent from school. Thank you for that! 95% of our school's absences are excused.
Even excused absences count towards absenteeism and are not included in our ADA (our funding source). A student has to be in school to be counted presented.
If you know ahead of time that your student will be missing school for an extended time, please contact your student's counselor to see if your student qualifies for independent study.
Please be mindful of our district calendar and upcoming breaks while planning vacations and appointment.
If your student is absent, please remember to contact rpattendance@hartdistrict.org
CJSF
CJSF is an Honor Society that recognizes students for their academic achievement and service to the community. Spring 2024 membership is now open to both 7th and 8th graders.
In order to qualify for membership, students must meet minimum grade requirements based on Q1/Q2 report cards and complete 10 hours community service. The application deadline is Thursday, February 22 and no late applications can be accepted.
Members will be recognized in a ceremony to take place in March (invitations will be given to students when they are accepted for membership).
For more detailed information/instructions, please click here to view/print the application packet.
Think Ahead THURSDAY
Every THURSDAY is Think Ahead Thursday. Students and staff are encouraged to wear college gear or shirts that represent something for their future aspiration.
William S. Hart UHSD Non-Discrimination Policy
William S. Hart UHSD Non-Discrimination Policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee, or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws, respectively, at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources. Complaints regarding 504 plans should be directed to Erum Velek, Director of Student Services and Equity. Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo basado en raza actual o percibido, el color, el origen étnico, el origen nacional, el estado migratorio, la ascendencia, la religión, la edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual o cualquier otra base, prohibida por leyes estatales y federales. Leyes de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union también proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las consultas sobre discriminación, derechos civiles, Título II y/o Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos. Las quejas relacionadas con los planes 504 deben dirigirse a Erum Velek, Director de Equidad y Servicios Estudiantiles. Se puede comunicar con ambos en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Center Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.