La Mesa Update
September 20, 2020
Por favor, desplácese hacia abajo para seleccionar español.
Dear Parents,
Please remember that attendance is very important. We want students to keep up with instruction and learning. Please be sure to have your child communicate technical, emotional, or any other issue impacting their ability to access their education. We are here to help! Be sure to see below how you can easily contact counselors or administrators for additional supports.
Thank you to everyone that donated art supplies to our studnets. We are working now to create the packets to get out to them. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Michele Krantz, Principal
Schedule for the Week of September 21, 2020
Tech Support Line
Your child can also send a message from their Google Hangout Account to Cynthia Grimes.
The Buddy Up Club
There is a new club at La Mesa called the “Buddy Up Club!” This club is for all students to
join and make new friends! The club will host Zoom meetings every Wednesday at 1:30pm
for 45 minutes to an hour. You can access these on the ASB Google Classroom.
Students can join the ASB Google Classroom using the code: omsswvj
Yearbook 2020-2021
The Yearbook class has started a Google Classroom and they want students to join.
In it, you will find surveys and poll questions related to this year’s yearbook. Continued
participation throughout the year could win you a free yearbook.
Go join their Google Classroom and check out the next survey. The code to join is: oearw6w.
More information about Yearbook sales will be coming soon.
Make Up Picture Day
Our Make-up Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 24th from 12 - 4 PM in the gym.
Here is the schedule for Make-up Picture Day:
Thursday, September 24th
12:00 - 2:00 Panthers, Cougars, Faculty
2:00 - 3:00 Falcons, Griffins, Matadors
3:00 - 4:00 Tritons, Wildcats, Wolverines
The following SAFETY protocols will be required of everyone:
Wear a PPE mask at all times. Masks may only be taken off while taking the picture.
Be screened for COVID-19 symptoms by completing a questionnaire and taking of temperatures. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or greater will not be able to take their photos.
Use hand sanitizer to disinfect their hands before entering the gymnasium.
Adhere to physical distancing protocols. Everyone must follow the markers spaced out every six feet throughout the event.
Parent Workshops
District Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP)
For the 2020-21 school year, the new Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan replaces the traditional LCAP. The draft of this plan is currently posted on the district website under the LCAP link on the main page banner.
All parents, staff members, students, and community members are invited to read and review the draft of the plan, and provide any additional feedback or comments to be considered in the final plan. This draft will also be presented at the Board meeting next Wednesday evening on September 16. And the final plan will be submitted for Board approval the following week on September 23.
https://4.files.edl.io/b7d3/09/10/20/215216-a8b4bed5-d143-4e14-86b6-08758e5c9a6c.pdf
Anyone wishing to submit comments on the plan should send them in writing to Jan Daisher: jdaisher@hartdistrict.org before September 22nd.
Anyone who does not have access to the Internet and wants to read the LCAP draft in hard-copy form can make an appointment to come into the front office of any school site or the district's administrative office where a hard copy will be made available for them.
Parent Resource Symposium
In collaboration with the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, William S. Hart Union High School District invites you to attend the free annual Parent Resource Symposium titled The Story of Toxic Smoke on Wednesday, September 23, starting at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Being at home does not prevent students from experimenting with illicit substances. Hear from a panel of experts and ask questions about vaping trends, health consequences and ways in which you can help your students become aware of the dangers of experimenting with drugs.
Parent Advisory Council Meeting PAC
Time: Sep 29, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/86139852259?pwd=ZEQwT2ZKZzZuakkrL1ZySlNpMUlnQT09
Meeting ID: 861 3985 2259
Passcode: 187756
Have you filled out your Free and Reduced meal benefit application?
YES, please!!! The level of funding we receive from the State of California to operate the Hart District and La Mesa is directly tied to the number of students that qualify for free and reduced meals, are homeless, foster youth, or English Learners.
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR 2020-21 School Year APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ASSURE WE DO NOT LOSE ANY FUNDING!!!
And pick up a lunch for any child in your home 18 years or younger from 12-2pm each day at La Mesa (or any Hart District School). Click HERE for more information on Free Lunches.
La Mesa (not-so) Live
Connecting with La Mesa Staff
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Counselor
3. Assistant Principal
4. Principal
Teacher emails can be found HERE
Tech Support at La Mesa - 661-250-0022 ext 170
COUNSELORS (Click HERE for LMJHS Counselor Distance Learning Website)
Griffins, Wolverines and 8th Grade Broncos:
Mr. Atkins katkins@hartdistrict.org
661-270-6878 Text or Voice
Matadors and Wildcats
Mrs. Mancini mmancini@hartdistrict.org
661- 299-7917 Text or Voice
Tritons, Falcons, and 7th Grade Broncos
Mrs. Malkowsi amalkowski@hartdistrict.org
661- 237-5787 Text or Voice
Cougars and Panthers
Mr. Paterson spaterson@hartdistrict.org
661-270-6435 Text or Voice
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Mr. Pena
School extension 112
661-347-8005 Text or Voice
Mrs. Courtney Iacenda
School extension 113
661-367-1045 Text or Voice
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Krantz
School extension 111
661-567-0477 Text or Voice
HOWLing for La Mesa Staff
Coming up:
Thursday, September 24th - Make up Picture Day
Monday, October 5th - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
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. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, and/or Title IX should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Equity Services, 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 Website: www.hartdistrict.org
Stay Connected to all Things La Mesa
Email: mkrantz@hartdistrict.org
Website: www.lamesajuniorhigh.org
Location: 26623 May Way, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Phone: (661)250-0022
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMesaJHS/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @lamesajhs