On the Trail - Mustang Families
January 31 - February 4
Halfway through Term 3
Can you believe it?
We are just about midway now and finally feeling a little slow down on the most recent surge in this pandemic.
Our Mustang staff and students continue to be resilient and push through. We are seeing so much success.
Girl's soccer is making history having the most wins ever and our basketball programs and wrestlers are looking to hopefully make a play off run.
Impulse auditions had a great turn out and Theater Winter Fest was sold out as the audience was able to watch our talented Mustangs.
In addition, we have students working hard to do well in the classroom and teachers and staff giving it their all to help them succeed.
We have implemented additional tutoring and have added to our ASSETs program.
Mustang spirit was alive and well during our Homecoming week last week and the staff and student spirit made everyone smile!
We are grateful to everyone for continuing to do their best and helping ensure students have what they need to be successful as we approach progress reports.
This is a GREAT place to be!
Go Mustangs!
Celebrating African American/Black History Month
February is National African American/Black History Month.
Thank you to our student organizations and ASB for helping MT celebrate.
Student Equity Council, Black Student Union, Majorettes Club all have some plans to share knowledge and celebrate Black History Month.
Here are a few ways to celebrate:
- Visit the Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center (10191 Mills Station Rd, Sacramento) on Thursday and Friday from 3 – 8 p.m. or Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Save-the-Date: Join the EGUSD workshop, “How Civic Engagement Can Create Change: African American Women and the Fight for Civil Rights” on February 8, 2022.
- To learn more about upcoming workshops visit our Educational Equity department.
Staff and Student Health and Safety
The N95 masks are here for staff and students. They are the type that goes around the head.
They will be available during lunches by the attendance windows at the back of the office for those who did not already pick them up.
All current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th graders and families should attend - Feb 1, 2022 - Mustang Derby virtual
Hear from staff and students about courses so you can make informed decisions in your 4 year plan and course selection.
All current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders should attend.
Click here for the Mustang Derby the details and zoom link.
Current 8th and 9th (incoming 9th and 10th) - 6pm -7pm
Current 10th and 11th (incoming 11th and 12th) - 7pm-8pm
MTHS is closed to Open Enrollment starting with 2022 -23
While we have already been closed to transfers, EGUSD has announced that we are now closed to Open Enrollment as well starting with 2022-23. Enrollment will continue for those who live within the boundaries at this time. Available schools are listed on the EGUSD website.
Students who are here on Open Enrollment already may remain as long as they continue to meet the requirements. You do not have to submit any new paperwork.
Students on Open Enrollment at EHMS, will not be able to enter MTHS. Open Enrollment at EHMS, per District policy, was only for EHMS as is true for all who enter a middle school on open enrollment. While we know that can be concerning to families with students at MT who have younger siblings that will not be able to enroll due to the closure, we want you to be aware with time to consider your options.
Important Items for Mustang Success
EGUSD Board Approved New Graduation Requirements
These are in effect for the class of 2022 and beyond. With this coming very late in the school year, there are sure to be questions.
Please do NOT send students to counselors to discuss this.
Counselors will be available outside at both lunches (A and B) on Feb. 1 and Feb 3 to answer questions if seniors have questions.
Due to enrollment and class size, we will not be making changes to schedules for term 4. There is no space to do that equitably.
For course selection, since most academic advising has already occurred, a few students may choose to make a change that wasn't on their 4 year plan; especially Juniors. Thus, if any junior desires to make a change they can do so when choosing courses. However, they must also change the course on their 4 year plan so that counselors are aware of the change the junior desires. We will use the 4 year plan when we have a question about which course the student intended.
The main changes that are included in the document are:
*no speech requirement
*validating experience replaces senior math requirement (some will still need senior math so read carefully)
*World Language 20 credits of same language OR World Language 10 credits and VAPA 10 credits to graduate
*TA credits limited to 10 credits throughout High School
Conflict Mediation - refer someone else or self refer
Struggling students? Reporting incidents or concerns
- 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.
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:
- Wear Masks indoors - mandatory regardless of vaccination status
- Hand wash and sanitize often - entrance/exit of rooms
- Have up to date daily seating charts/group charts, and accurate attendance records - this matters so much
- 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.
Helpful Resources
Course Selection for 2022-2023 is just about here! Be informed.
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.
Academic support and tutoring is in the library every day from 3:30-5:00 with help in all subject areas (yes even MATH)!
Enrichment activities such as ceramics, sports skills, personal finance, and drama are available with no sign up necessary, just come show up.
While on campus your student is able to connect with other peers and also receive one on one help from a teacher on school work/homework and areas of struggle. Supper is available to those who attend ASSETs and is served from 4:30-4:50pm while on campus in a safe supervised environment.
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.
This week on the Trail
Monday, Jan. 31
Girl's Basketball vs Grant - main gym - 5:30/7:00 pm
*ALL audience MUST wear a mask correctly to attend and limit 500 in attendance
Boy's Soccer vs Burbank - stadium
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Student Senate meeting MP -during Advocacy
Mustang Derby - hear from staff and students about AP/Honors, Career Technical Education and have counselors on hand to answer questions before signing up for courses for 2022 23 next week
Current 8th and 9th (incoming 9th and 10th) - 6pm -7pm
Current 10th and 11th (incoming 11th and 12th) - 7pm-8pm
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Girl's Soccer vs River City - stadium
Boy's Basketball vs Laguna Creek - main gym 4:30/6/7:30
*ALL audience MUST wear a mask correctly to attend and limit 500 in attendance
Thursday, Feb. 3
Late Start - be on time before 9:30am
Friday, Feb. 4
Regular schedule - 8am start
Upcoming events
EGUSD Family Wellness Series Workshops - Feb. 10 Drug Prevention
February 10, 2022: EGUSD Family Wellness Series Workshop – Drug Prevention
This workshop developed in partnership with EGUSD’s Youth Development Office and Omni Youth Programs, will present information for families on the latest trends in tobacco and vaping. The workshop will also include strategies on how to talk with your children about drug prevention, and provide resources for help.
Register on the EGUSD website
Important Dates
Mark your calendars:
Progress Reports
Feb. 9 - Governance
Feb. 10 - Monterey Trail Regional Equity Coalition Convening #2
Future Intervention in the School Day meetings: 2/28, 3/7 - 3:30-4:30 paid on timesheet
Students choose their classes for 2022-23 in February - please learn about the courses to be better informed by attending Mustang Derby
Monterey Trail Regional Equity Coalition Convening #2 is Feb. 10th
This is the second year for our MTREC that includes 9 schools in our MT region and a wonderful partnership with Innovation Bridge. We are excited to continue this work and know that we have work to do but that we can do this work in partnership with you, all stakeholders.
We invite all families and stakeholders to join us and elevate voices and give input/feedback towards this work in the region.
We would love to have more students from MT join us so we can hear from you.
Visit our site MTHS REC HUB in the link below for more information about our work.
Want a unique leadership opportunity? Apply to be the 2022 -2023 Student Board Member
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!
WELLNESS and Self-Care and Support
We want everyone to be well so here are some reminders of resources available in the picture below.