Wolf Pack Weekly

September 15th, 2023

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Snapshots Around Campus

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Follow MVHS ASB on Instagram!

Be sure to follow MVHS ASB on Instagram @MVHS.ASB to stay up-to-date with events, club information, fundraisers, and everything else related to school spirit!

Year at a Glance

We are excited to roll out an entire year's work of school events, activities, spirit weeks, and more to help all Timberwolves connect to MVHS. ASB has constructed a "Year at a Glance" calendar (live document) for the year in an effort to make sure everyone knows what opportunities there are to get involved.

@MVHS.ASB (Instagram) Update

ASB WEEKLY WOLFPACK UPDATE 9.12.23

Updated Contacts Information in Parent Portal

Starting this school year, CALPADS, our state data information system of students in public schools implemented new requirements regarding emergency contacts information that is housed in our local student information system, Aeries (Portal). News about these new requirements was relayed to the site late last week, and most of our families received communication from the school to please update those contacts as soon as possible in the Portal system.


For most of our families, Aeries (Portal) is showing that key information for one or more contacts listed for your student is incomplete. We are kindly asking that you please log into your Parent Portal account to update the required information for ALL contacts listed as soon as you can by following these steps:


1. Log in to Aeries (Portal).

2. Look for student info on the left hand side, click on it

3. Below that, find Contacts, click on contacts

4. The Contacts page will open, click on the pencil against any contact's name (see parent guide link)

5. Fill out all the blue fields (see image Bluefields)


Parent Guide for Updating Contacts


If you have questions or need assistance, please give our School Site Data Coordinator a call at 760-758-6800 x73940.

PACK Tutoring Program (with MVHS Teachers!) is Running Tues/Thurs

Our PACK Tutoring Program is running Tuesdays and Thursdays for ALL students seeking additional help with coursework starting next week Tuesday.


PACK Tutoring is FREE and open to ALL students seeking some extra help/guidance, particularly in the core subject disciplines of English, math, science, and history. MVHS teachers will be present to work with students in small groups for about an hour during each session.


PACK is being held in our LIBRARY before and after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students who ride the bus to school can stay after school and catch the 4:15 late shuttle that runs each day.


Schedule:

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Location: MVHS Library

Before School: 7:20-8:20am

After School: 3:20-4:15pm

Mark your calendars, VUSD has three Family Bike Education Nights coming up this year. San Diego County Bike Coalition (SDCBC) will be there to talk about rules of the road, safety of wearing helmets and more! This event is for all families and doesn’t just discuss safety of bikes and e-bikes, it also addresses safety of scooters and e-scooters. Click here (English) (Spanish) to view the flier and RSVP!

New Dress Code for 2023-2024 School Year

Recently, our school board of trustees adopted a revised dress code policy, which will apply to all VUSD schools, which will go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year.

Key Changes of Note:

  1. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments and cover the chest area, abdomen, and posterior. Specifically:

    1. See-through, strapless, backless, halter tops, tube tops, plunging necklines, and bare abdomens are prohibited.

    2. Skirts and shorts shall be worn at an appropriate/acceptable length for sitting as well as standing.

    3. Pants must fit at the hip so that they will stay on without a belt or stay at the hip with a belt.

A copy of the revised dress code can be found HERE, and all students received a copy during Timberwolf Registration Days.

Strict enforcement of the new policy started this past week and will continue as we help students to understand the need to dress for success in an educational and professional environment.

PSST Anonymous Tip Line (Click Here)

Click this button to report worrisome behavior anonymously. All students are encouraged to "See Something, Say Something" as we work together to keep MVHS safe.

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Need to Contact Your Counselor?

Click here to go to the Appointment webpage. Still have questions? Call our office: 760-758-6800 x 73032

College and Career Center September Newsletter

College Information Sessions

It’s college visit season! Is your school of choice coming to the MVHS campus? Want to find out more about applying to a specific college?

Check out this calendar to find a list of upcoming college visits. Check back often, as colleges are added weekly.

Register to attend a visit here.
Want to get free money for school? Check here for a list of all current scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for.


Scholarship of the Week:

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

Apply here. Deadline: September 15.


Need a Work Permit? Looking for a Job?

ALL work permits expired on August 22. Please refer here for instructions on how to renew and/or get a new work permit. Stop by the College & Career Center for more information.


Refer here for a list of current job opportunities. Please note that you must obtain a work permit if you are under 18 and would like to become employed. See Mrs. Moore for more info


Refer here for a list of current internship opportunities.


Impact Internships Fall Programs

Interested in learning more about careers in Healthcare or Computer Science? Consider participating in an Impact Internships immersion program.


Fall 2023 Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)

Apply here. Deadline: Saturday, September 23


Fall 2023 Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP) Apply here. Deadline: Saturday, September 30
Social-Emotional Support Resources

Click here for Social-Emotional resources on campus

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Supplies and Resources Drive Happening Now

PTSA is sponsoring a supplies and resources drive to assist our students in need. Please consider donating, and all items can be dropped off in the MVHS Front Office.

MVHS Car Decal Fundraiser

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The Timberwolves Foundation

The mission of the Timberwolves Foundation is to enhance, enrich, and encourage all aspects of education at MVHS and provide grants to promote the development of programs, classroom innovations, and support all school clubs.

Timberwolves Foundation "Why" - Vision, Mision and Values

Our Vision is to be the model of educational excellence through discovery, innovation, and growth.

Our Purpose is to empower students to be self-directed, creative, and critical thinkers who persevere to positively impact the interconnected world.

We Value mutual respect, collaboration, integrity, originality, and intellectual curiosity that prepare our students to become integral members of society.

Welcome Back to School!

Thank you to everyone who was able to stop by our booth at Registration. If you didn’t get the opportunity, feel free to reach out to us by clicking on the above Timberwolves Foundation name on the green bar. We are expecting a great school year and with that, giving out more funds we receive to our boosters, those clubs and athletics that make attending Mission Vista High School a great school.


To help us donate more funds to our boosters, please join our $20 challenge or become a Gold Ribbon Parent. More Details and Donate to the Fundraising Challenge.

The Foundation is looking forward to meeting all of our families at Back to School Night. If you would like more information about the Foundation, please click on the Timberwolves Foundation name on the green bar. We are currently looking for volunteers to help at our spring fundraiser. Please email linda@timberwolvesfoundation.com for more information.

The MVHS "Why" - Vision, Mission, and Values

Our Vision is to be the model of educational excellence through discovery, innovation, and growth.

Our Purpose is to empower students to be self-directed, creative, and critical thinkers who persevere to positively impact the interconnected world.

We Value mutual respect, collaboration, integrity, originality, and intellectual curiosity that prepare our students to become integral members of society.