Manitou Springs High School
Mustang News - February 11th, 2022
From The Front Office...
We hope to connect with many of you during conferences. Students will be released from school at 12:00pm on Thursday, February 17th, and there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 18th. Wednesday, February 16th is a regular start time at 8:05am.
Dear Parents,
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teacher about their learning. Students are encouraged to attend along with parents to offer a clear circle of feedback. This year, conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, February 17th from 1:30-6:30pm and Friday, February 18th from 8:30am-12:00pm. To schedule a conference with a teacher, click on the name below. Calendly will automatically set up a Google Meet for the time you select. If there are no available time slots, please email the teacher to set up another time to conference. We look forward to collaborating with our families!
Counselor Emails - Conferences by email request
Counselor: Alisha Strupp
Counselor: Michele Mandel
GT Coordinator, College and Career Counselor: Jennifer Trainor
School Social Worker: Maggie Ellias
Teacher Conference Links:
When you schedule your conference, please include the name of your child so the teacher can be prepared to answer your specific questions.
Avery, Jessica
Batson, Terrence
Blocher, Steven
Bonner, Paul
Borkowski, Brad
Brown, Brian
Brown, Zach
DeMatto, Brandon
Gardner, Julie
Gillard, Pierce
Gilliam, Ben
Gocinski, Erin
Harms, Wendy
Hass, Reginald
Housley, Lawrence
Jackson, Julia
Jeck, Stuart
Kerrigan, Amanda
Lee, Elizabeth
MacIvor, Duncan
Mack, Anna
Mack, Ben
McCracken, Jill
Moen, Jessica
Santos, Gabby
Perez, Ingrid
Robbins, Trevor
Rogge, Matt
Slama, Andrew
Steen, Abby
Stoneback, Alice
Talbott, Mike
Tindall, Liz
Vecchio, Brian
Williams, David
Strengthening Relationships
Staff and students recently met with St. Mary’s High School staff and students to strengthen our relationship. The two schools look forward to continuing to work together and participating in events together in upcoming years.
From The Counseling Office...
During Parent/Teacher conferences we will have a virtual presentation on Preparing for College Applications and Financial Aid Overview.
This will be offered twice so you may pick the date that works best for you.
When: Thursday, February 17th from 5:30pm-6:00pm
OR
When: Friday, February 18th from 11:00am-11:30am
Where: Google Meet
Who: This is specific for Juniors and their parents, but anyone can attend.
Here is the link:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bws-qvhe-qtb
Or dial: (US) +1 317-978-0076 PIN: 445 978 403#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/bws-qvhe-qtb?pin=5674109868588
From The Transportation Department...
February is Love the Bus Month.
Since 2007, American School Bus Council (ASBC) has celebrated the school bus’ influence on learning through stories that span the nation. Each February, we invite students, schools, and educators to celebrate Love the Bus Month and highlight the important role that the yellow school bus plays in their communities. It's a time we pause to show appreciation for the school bus drivers who safely transport more than 25 million children to and from school every day.
From StuCo...
Charity Week (2/14-2/19) Theme Days & Activities
From The Arts Department...
In Mr. Bonner's sculpture class, students discussed and practiced specific terms like "subtractive", "dimension", "uniformity", and, "texture" as they began the planning and design process of their new project. Students were tasked with measurement and mathematical problem solving while they began that creative process of designing a box that fits specific criteria.
From The World Language Department...
Spanish I students were learning about the difference between “want” and “need”, learning how some things are essential and some other things are not. They came up with these amazing thought boards where they showcased their wants and needs in their own words.
French II students participated in an interactive market this week. They created small shops, and then bought and sold items using French shopping vocabulary.
From The Spanish Club - For Charity Week...
From The English Department...
Poetry students worked on the letterpress machine at the MAC.
From The Athletics Department...
Students celebrated Girls Basketball Senior Night this week. The boys will have Senior Night during their home game on Wednesday, February 16th.
Swimmers State Bound
The girls are headed to compete at the State Swim/Dive Competition. We are proud of you!
Mustang Moments
Mr. Talbott is a terrific math teacher at the High School. He was willing and eager to help this student with her math homework at the same time he was keeping score for the basketball game! Thank you for everything you do for our students and school.
A student shows the bouquet of roses that he made when he went to the welding shop for his work experience with Job Coach Mrs. Galloway. Our students gain insight to future opportunities during our Work Based Learning Experience Trips.
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, February 12th - CSU Pueblo Festival of Winds & Percussion - CSU Pueblo - All Day
Monday, February 14th - Boys Basketball - C/JV/Varsity vs Florence @ Home - 4:00pm/5:30pm/7:00pm
Wednesday, February 16th - Boys Basketball - C/JV/Varsity vs Woodland Park HS @ Home (Senior Night) - 4:00pm/5:30pm/7:00pm
Wednesday, February 16th - Girls Basketball - JV/Varsity @ Woodland Park HS - 5:30pm/7:00pm
Thursday, February 17th - Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences - school ends at 12:00pm
Thursday, February 17th - Staff vs Staff Basketball Game - MSHS Gym - 6:00pm
Friday, February 18th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
Saturday, February 19th - To Infinity & Beyond Dance - 7:00pm
Manitou Springs High School
