Bearcat Necessities 4/23/2021
Monroe High School - 17001 Tester Road, Monroe, WA 98272
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Friday Schedules for MHS & Middle Schools
MVLA families, please disregard this message.
Dear Park Place, Hidden River and Monroe High School families,
As we near the end of our second week of in-person hybrid learning for our secondary students, we wanted to send an update on what the Friday schedule will look like for students for the remainder of the school year.
Due to our negotiated agreement with the Monroe Education Association, last Friday was an independent learning (no live Zoom classes) day for students; however, Fridays for the next two weeks will continue to be live via Zoom as they have been all year. Beginning Friday, May 7, we will transition to in-person learning on a rotational basis for both cohorts. The cohort that is not on campus for in-person learning will be expected to do independent learning (no live Zoom classes) for that day. The daily hybrid schedules for our traditional secondary schools can be found here: PPMS | HRMS | MHS
It is important to note that attendance is taken even on days that students are participating in independent learning. Students must login to each of their classes via Canvas and/or submit assignments by the end of the day in order to be counted as present in each class.
The Friday schedule moving forward is as follows:
April 23 - All students attend Zoom classes remotely
April 30 - All students attend Zoom classes remotely
May 7 - A Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / B Cohort: remote independent learning
May14 - B Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / A Cohort: remote independent learning
May 21 - A Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / B Cohort: remote independent learning
May 28 - No School; Memorial Day Break
June 4 - B Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / A Cohort: remote independent learning
June 11 - A Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / B Cohort: remote independent learning
June 18 - B Cohort: attends in-person from 7:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. / A Cohort: remote independent learning
For your planning purposes, we have created a printable calendar with the above dates. The calendar can be found here.
Weekend Food Bag Program
Dear Families,
We know that the economy has hit some of our families hard and the Sky Valley Food Bank is partnering with Monroe High School to help ease some of the hardship. The Weekend Food Bag program is intended for families with students receiving free/reduced lunch.
The Food Bank will deliver bags to our school to be distributed on Wednesdays for A cohort and Thursdays for B cohort. The bags usually contain a variety of snack items, canned goods, light meal foods, and weigh around 5lbs.
To enroll in the program you can return the attached enrollment form to the MHS Counseling center or call or email Jill Vandemoortele at the number below. No further paperwork or additional information will be needed.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jill Vandemoortele, MSW
Intervention Specialist
Monroe High School
360-804-4521
From the Counselors
Registration is coming up soon and thought you might like to learn about opportunities to earn both High School and College Credit as an MHS Student! Here is a powerpoint explaining the following options:
College in the High School
Running Start
Advanced Placement
Dual Credit through CTE
If you are a current 10th or 11th grader and interested in learning more about Running Start for next year, here is a Powerpoint of how it works with live links.
Both of these Powerpoints will also be on the MHS counseling website.
Questions contact your school counselor
Student last names: A-El: Mrs. Woodard: woodardl@monroe.wednet.edu
Student last names: Em-Le: Mrs. Garcia: garciaj@monroe.wednet.edu
Student last names: Li-Q: Mrs. Parry: parrys@monroe.wednet.edu
Student last names: R-Z: Ms. Stevens: stevensj@monroe.wednet.edu
New from Counseling
Free Meal Program Update
FREE MEALS CONTINUE FOR ALL STUDENTS
Did you know we are still offering FREE meals for all students, even when they are attending in-person?!
Meals for students in grades 6-12 are a combination of in school service and take-home meals. On the days they attend in-person, students are offered a free sack lunch to be eaten at school. They also have an opportunity to receive free take-home meals at the end of their day, which includes breakfasts and lunches for the days that they will be remote learning.
We know that children learn better when they have had a meal. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the free meals both in school and take-home! We will continue offering free meals through the rest of this school year!
MHS Hybrid Schedule
Class of 2021
The recording for the senior student meeting is on the website. You can find it here.
The recording for the senior family/guardian meeting will be on the website soon and located in the same spot.
If you're senior is a running start student it is imperative they make sure they're checking their school emails as important information is shared with students via their school email accounts.
Parking on Campus
MHS Athletics News
Registration for Winter Sports
Please make sure you're starting on the registration process for Winter Sports. To be eligible for first day of practices on May 3rd, students and families must have the process completed by 11:00am on Friday, April 30th. You can find more information about the MHS Athletics Registration process on our website and via this link:
MHS Athletics Registration 2020-21
Winter sports offerings include:
Boys Basketball
Boys Swim/Dive
Boys Wrestling
Competition Cheer
Competition Dance
Girls Basketball
Girls Wrestling
Gymnastics
If you need any help please contact the Athletics Office at 360-804-4511.
Bearcat Pride
Bearcat Pride is a volunteer organization that supports teachers and sports activities through concession sales. Concession sales are not happening this year, but by the fall we hope to be back in business. If you’re looking to support MHS, we could use you! Please fill out the Google form below and join Bearcat Pride for the 2021-2022 school year. We are always looking for new and creative ways to support the high school. We would love to hear from you. Click on the link below, fill in a few questions and be added to our email list.
https://forms.gle/2LM5MNuyhmpk9a7t8
We currently have board positions open. If interested please email us at
parents-mhs@monroe.wednet.edu and let us know what you would like to do.
Current Board Members:
Seanna Sunde-President
Sara Kuntz & Alison Hurley-Co Vice President
Tiffany Martin-Treasurer
Emily Miller-Secretary
Our next board meeting:
Date: May 12, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Virtual: Link will be provided closer to date
Bearcat Band Boosters
MHS band Boosters has board positions open
Co-President
VP
Co-Secretary
Co-treasurer
Uniform coordinator.
Questions and interest can be sent to bearcatbandboosters@gmail.com
As always we want to hear from you! Do you have ideas? Questions? Concerns? Let us know.
You can find us here….
Facebook:
@Monroe Bearcat Pride Parent Teacher Group
Email:
Counseling Corner
TRANSCRIPTS: Do you need a transcript for your college applications? You can request them from Ms. Hutson in the Counseling Center at hutsonh@monroe.wednet.edu. If you have applied through the Coalition Application or Common Application your counselor will send those through those application processes.
APPOINTMENTS: If you need an appointment with your counselor you can email them directly or Ms. Hutson. They can meet through zoom or a phone call.
RUNNING START
Are you in 10th or 11th grade? Are you looking to earn both High School AND college credit? Explore your options through Running Start. Local community colleges have information sessions coming up soon. Check their websites for more information:
Everett Community College: https://www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/hs-programs/running-start/
MHS Career & College Center
Where Are You At In The Career & College Process? Let's Talk!
Make An Appointment with the MHS Career & College Ready Specialist
Click to schedule an appointment here.
$CHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHT$
A Scholarship is financial support awarded to a student, based on a variety of criteria. Scholarships and grants are funds for college that do not need to be paid back. Sounds great right! Learn more here.
Construction Trade Scholarship
Building Industry Association of Washington
Who Should Apply? Washington state residents only, Students who will be applying to any Washington state accredited community, vocational/technical college, or university, Students who can demonstrate a need for additional funding to complete their programs in a construction industry-related field of study
Deadline May 14th - Grades 6-12
Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards
Various awards available. Through the ConnectHER Film Festival, high school students submit original short films focused on critical women’s issues such as girls’ education, ending violence against women, poverty & economic independence, and authentic beauty/body image. Requirements: Films must be 3-6 minutes long, Film file formats accepted: .mov and .mp4, They must focus on a Girls Impact the World topic and/or propose solutions to one critical challenge within that topic Films must be created after January 1, 2020.
Deadline June 15th - Grades 9-12
Other Helpful Resources
Career & College Events & Opportunities
Local Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities
What Careers Are Right For ME?
SENIOR $CHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHT$
A Scholarship is financial support awarded to a student, based on a variety of criteria. Scholarships and grants are funds for college that do not need to be paid back. Sounds great right! Learn more here.
$1,000 Essay Scholarship - Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.
Deadline 5/22
Skagit Valley College Fire Science Program Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and certificates for the entire two-year degree program (approximately $8,000 annually) and membership as a firefighter/EMT in a participating Skagit County fire agency.
Deadline 5/14
$500.00-$1,000.00 The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. Please note: letters of recommendation must directly reference the student’s challenges. If the applicant does not wish to share their challenges with their recommender, then the recommendation must reference the student’s personal character.
Deadline 5/31
Looking For A Job After Graduation?
Take a look at local jobs opportunities here.
Washington STEM Signing Day
CLASS of 2021 - SHOW US YOUR SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!
Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program or P-EBT.
Due to COVID-19 school closures, families enrolled in school may be eligible to get help with food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program or P-EBT.
School Offices
Our school office remains closed to the general public. We recognize there are needs that require in-person meetings. On-site visits are allowed by appointment only and require a
pre-scheduled meeting. If you are in need of an in-person meeting, please contact the Main Office by calling 360-804-4500 Option #9 to schedule. All visitors will be required to answer a set of questions to ensure it is safe to have them on campus. For their appointment, visitors are required to wear a cloth mask and are required to sign in and out while on campus.
Who's Who at MHS
Brett Wille- willeb@monroe.wednet.edu
Principal
Shannon Tarrach - tarrachs@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Jeannette Siemers - siemersj@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Hugo Molina - molinah@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Melissa Myers - myersme@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Manager - 360-804-4502
Oscar Hanson - hansono@monroe.wednet.edu
Main Line - Front Desk - (360) 804-4500
Janet Smith -smithja@monroe.wednet.edu
Attendance -(360) 804-4501
Jacci Rasmussen - rasmussenj@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Financial Office/ASB - (360) 804-4513
Tara Weyrick- weyrickt@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Athletics - (360) 804-4511
Denise Palmer - palmerd@monroe.wednet.edu
Registrar - (360) 804-4524
Helen Hutson - hutsonh@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Counseling - (360) 804-4520
Sarah Tucker - tuckers@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Counseling - (360) 804-4503
Michelle Dickinson - dickinsonm@monroe.wednet.edu
Career & College Ready Specialist - Career Center - (360) 804-4507
Geneva Padilla - padillag@monroe.wednet.edu
Health Room RN/ (360) 804-4532