La Mesa Update
April 29, 2020
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Dear Parents,
La Mesa Named a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School
Progress Report Grades are Posted
Please be sure to reach out directly with teachers first with any questions about grades. If you need further assistance, the next step is to reach out to the counselor.
Congratulations to La Mesa Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jenni Frias
Summer School 2020
Credit recovery classes include JH English and math
Incoming 7th graders can also enroll in Bridge to Accelerate Math 7 and Math 7 Prep.
The following enrichment courses are being offered via the Placerita campus:
- Nutrition and Exercise
- Technology Fundamentals
- Marine Sciences
- Exploratory Art
- Creative Writing
- Spanish
The following enrichment courses are being offered via the Sierra Vista campus:
- Nutrition and Exercise
- Technology Fundamentals
- Video Production
- Exploratory Art
- Beginning Guitar
- Science Project
- Spanish
Your Help is Needed
Vallarta
Stater Brothers
Walmart
Food For Less
Ralphs
Any amount is helpful.
We are also collecting non-perishables to deliver to our families in need. The following items are preferred:
Toilet paper
Tissues
Detergent
Shampoo
Body soap
Pasta & sauce
Snacks (Cheez-It, pretzels, etc)
Cereal
Fruit cups
Box juice
Popcorn
The COVID19 closures have impacted so many of our families. As of now our staff has been making donations to support those in need in our La Mesa community. We appreciate anyone that can join us in assisting.
Donations can be dropped off at school M-F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, or mailed to the school:
26623 May Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Free Lunch 12-1pm Monday - Friday
Free Meal Program Details:
- Grab and go meals are FREE to students ages 18 and younger who come to a meal site
- Food served is healthy and follows USDA nutrition guidelines
- No application or proof of income needed. You can just bring your child to meal site in your community
- Grab and go meals are for students ages 18 and younger.
- Children must be present and must claim the meals.
La Mesa, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte are Hart District sites providing the meals. The elementary districts are also providing meals which students 18 years of age or younger can also access.
A Complete List of Locations:
Castaic USD: Live Oak, Northlake
Newhall SD: Newhall, Peachland, Wiley Canyon, McGrath
Saugus USD: Cedarcreek, Rio Vista
Sulphur Springs USD: Mitchell, Canyon Springs
Wm S Hart: La Mesa, Rio Norte, Rancho Pico
Census 2000
The data collected from the Census has a direct impact on the number of seats our state will have in the House of Representatives and how much federal funding we will receive for the next ten years for schools, health facilities, roads, and other important infrastructure needs.
As of April 9, 2020 Los Angeles County only reported 42.9% responses. The California Self-Response rate was 47.2%.
Here is a link that shows some of the questions you will be asked: https://2020census.gov/en/about-questions.html
Here is the link to access the census online: https://my2020census.gov/
Connecting with La Mesa Staff
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Counselor
3. Assistant Principal
4. Principal
Teacher emails can be found HERE
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
Ms. Davis - 7th Grade Students
661-347-6679 Text or Voice
Mr. Pena - 8th Grade Students
661-347-8005 Text or Voice
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Krantz
661-567-0477 Text or Voice
HOWLing for La Mesa Staff
Coming up:
Friday, April 24th - 4th Quarter Progress Reports
Tuesday, May 5th - National Day of the Teacher
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