Bearcat Necessities 12/3/2021
Monroe High School - 17001 Tester Road, Monroe, WA 98272
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PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBER TO THE BOARD. WELCOME, WELCOME SARAH
My name is Sarah Johnson and I am thrilled to serve on the Monroe School Board. I would love the opportunity to meet you and chat about what you hope to see from the Board and how we can be of help to the folks, directly supporting our students. Thank you for all that you do. I appreciate you and can't wait to work together.
GO BEARCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A WORD FROM BEARCAT PRIDE
Hello Bearcat Families!
Bearcat Pride would like to invite you to our next meeting on
Dec 8th at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8039767866?pwd=S1owOS9Udk4zV3YrbFZwOVM5dGhkdz09
Meeting ID: 803 976 7866
Passcode: Bearcats
We will have a guest speaker joining us, Lexie Boswell, East County Advocate at Cocoon House, an organization that works with youth who are at-risk of or currently facing homelessness in Snohomish County.
Check us out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=monroe%20bearcat%20pride%20parent%20teacher%20group
Email us at parents-mhs@monroe.wednet.edu if you are interested or have any questions.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF CLASS OF 2022
As Senior year kicks off there will be lots of info and dates to remember. We will do our best to keep you updated, answer questions and just be there for support if needed.
Join us:
Social Media: Facebook @mhsclassof2022
Email: Mhsbearcats2022@gmail.com
DO NOT MISS THIS STELLAR PRODUCTION FROM OUR MHS DRAMA CLUB
If you've ever wondered what happened to Ebenezer Scrooge after he found his Christmas Spirit in A Christmas Carol, now is your chance to find out! The play takes place one year later and Ebenezer Scrooge is suing Jacob Marley and the three Ghosts for emotional damages. Will his plan work? Has he returned to his old curmudgeonly ways? There's only one way to find out! Come see The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge and get yourself into the Holiday Spirit.
December 10th at 7pm
December 11th at 1pm and 7pm.
Tickets are available online at www.showtix4u.com/events/MonroeHS. Or just scan the QR code on any of our posters.
We can't wait to see you there! Oh and Bah Humbug!
Honor Roll for MSD Employees...WHAT?
Do you know a Monroe School District employee who deserves some much-needed recognition?
Monroe School District has launched a new employee recognition program, called the MSD Employee Honor Roll! This program is aimed at recognizing Monroe School District employees for exemplifying the district’s commitment and shared values through their service to our students, staff, families, and/or community.
Supervisors, fellow employees, parents and community members are encouraged to nominate ANY staff member for exemplifying any of the following:
Providing engaging learning opportunities through powerful instruction
Providing students with equitable access to learning and opportunities based on their unique, individual needs
Holding students to high standards
Using innovation to provide educational choice
Recognizing, honoring and building upon students’ strengths and passions
Engaging families and the community in the learning process
Preparing all students for college, careers and life beyond graduation
All nominees will be recognized, but only one in each employee category will be selected each month as the MSD Employee Honor Roll award recipients. Employee categories include:
Certificated (teachers, counselors, psychologists, etc)
Classified (paraeducators, nurses, office staff, bus drivers, food service, custodial, technology, maintenance, etc)
Substitutes and coaches
Administrators (Principals, assistant principals, directors, executive staff)
SO PROUD OF OUR BOLD BEARCATS!!!!!
Dylan Hall: Thank you for always picking up trash at lunch and always willing to throw trash away.
Gleiny Dayahna Delgadilly: Thank you for your tenacity to learn about filing taxes in Personal Finance and willingness to help other students.
Ryan Miller: Thank you for taking time out of your day to mentor a fellow teammate who needs positive role models in his life.
Emily Ngo: Thank you for helping a new student find their way around and being welcoming and helpful in pre- algebra
Luiz Perez Garcia: Thank you for volunteering to bridge a language barrier for Axel Vasquez Hernandez.
Axel Vasquez Hernandez: Thank you for a positive attitude and terrific effort.
Alaina Colver: Thank you for always willing to work with and help your table group in ASL.
Danny Axelson: Thank you for helping students understand chemistry.
Kasiyah J Atkins: Thank you. When another student needed a chromebook to do his assignment, you offered yours.
Sophia Barksdale: Thank you for asking about a new student in your class so you could sit by her because and knew she needed to feel welcomed.
Rustin Lowery: Thank you. You did a great job this week serving as a peer mentor
*****ATTENTION SENIORS*****
As of Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, if you have not registered or placed an order for your cap and gown for graduation, you do need to do at least one of these by Dec. 31, 2021. Ordering before Winter Break (Dec 17th) will insure you don’t forget
Registering – This allows National Achiever (our cap and gown vendor) to know you have intentions of walking and buying a cap and gown. National Achiever will set one aside for you so you may purchase at a later date.
Link for Registering - https://hj-contact-card.herokuapp.com/
Ordering – This is the actual purchase of your cap and gown.
The link below is the direct link to your school’s order page.
There have been supply chain issues that we are facing in WA and National Achiever wants to make sure to get the cap and gowns ordered early for Monroe High School. There is no cost involved in registering for graduation. But, the information is necessary for them to get the correct number and sizes of gowns
MSD HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAM REFERRAL WINDOW
Every fall, we start the process to identify new students to receive highly capable services. Any student in grade K, 1, 3, 5-11 with parent/guardian permission may be referred by staff, family, or community members. All 2nd and 4th graders are universally screened and therefore do NOT require a referral form. The nomination process for the Highly Capable Program opens on November 29th and closes on December 10th. When a referral is received, the screening process will be triggered to determine a student’s eligibility for highly capable services. The screening test will take place in February and the post-screening test will take place in March.
The Referral Form will be available in Skyward’s Family Access on November 29th. If you prefer paper copies, they can be found on our Highly Capable Program webpage.
For additional information, please visit our website: www.monroe.wednet.edu/academic-programs/highly-capable
Cada otoño, comenzamos el proceso para identificar nuevos estudiantes para recibir servicios para estudiantes dotados. Cualquier estudiante en los grados Kínder, 1ro, 3ro, 5to a 11 con el permiso del padre / tutor puede ser referido por el personal, la familia o miembros de la comunidad. Todos los estudiantes de segundo y cuarto grado son evaluados universalmente y, por lo tanto, NO requieren un formulario de referencia. El proceso de nominación para el Programa Highly Capable se abre el 29 de noviembre y se cierra el 10 de diciembre. Cuando se recibe una referencia, se activará el proceso de selección para determinar la elegibilidad de un estudiante para los servicios altamente capacitados. La prueba de detección se llevará a cabo en febrero y la prueba posterior a la detección tendrá lugar en marzo.
El formulario de recomendación estará disponible en Family Access de Skyward el 29 de noviembre. Si prefiere copias en papel, puede encontrarlas en nuestra página web del Programa de alta capacidad Highly Capable Program website.
Visite nuestra página web del Programa de estudiantes dotados o Comuníquese con el consejero de su escuela para obtener más información. Highly Capable Program
Pursuit Program
Edmonds Community College Pursuit Lab
Fall Online Session begins Oct. 25th! Students are still encouraged to apply.
Gain workplace readiness and work-based learning experiences
Do you have a documented disability and want to pursue your post-secondary goals? In this chapter filled with many unknowns, the Pursuit Lab is on a mission to bring college access and workplace readiness. We are a pre-employment transition service for students transitioning out of high school or looking for jobs/careers. We want you to join us!
In partnership with Washington’s Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Pursuit’s Workplace Readiness course seeks to help students to discover strengths, to prepare for jobs, and reach educational goals.
Program requirements:
Must be 16 or older and motivated to pursue more education, a job, and/or discovering their dependable strengths. 16-21 year old students are offered this opportunity for free.*
Must be able to communicate in verbal/written English and can function independently without constant support on campus (unless it is ASL interpreter).
Have (had) a documented disability could qualify for this support class (IEP, 504, or documented through SSD here on campus)!
Must be able to access an online class and be capable of independent management between 1-3 hours transportation and are committed to attending class meeting times, Monday through Thursday, for one to three hours for an online class
Willing to be a part of a fun and supportive community of peers building independence through job and college exploration and progress.
*Limited space available for 22+ with a class fee
Fill out a pre-registration to reserve your spot!
WINTER SESSION- virtual or in-person to be determined
Jan. 10-March 17, (2 classes) Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 2:30-4 p.m.
Registration Steps
After you finish this pre-registration process, you will need to fill out the Pre-employment Transition Service Consent form which will take some time so please do this as soon as possible. See Jill Vandemoortele in counseling for this form or reach her at VandemoorteleJ@monroe.wednet.edu or 360-804-4521.
Section 2 will need to be filled out and signed by a High School/Transition Program contact (anyone on the student's IEP team that has knowledge of his/her/their disability). If the student has graduated from high school and is NOT a part of a transition program, they can leave Section 2 blank and make a note in the email (to pursuit@edcc.edu) of their graduation date and school.
Pre-employment Transition Service Consent form needs to be fully filled out form emailed to pursuit@edmonds.edu. We need section 2 fill out by a counselor or Special Education Teacher to verify your documentation of disability (see Jill Vandemoortelein counseling)
**NOTE: Electronic Signatures in the Print Name is acceptable as a signature. Please make sure the date on the entire form is dated for before the start date of the class. If you have questions please ask Diana George by reaching out to: pursuit@edmonds.edu
We will help you determine the correct paperwork and funding source. Please feel free to reach out to pursuit@edmonds.edu or 425.640.1684 with any questions about this.
If you have any questions, please contact the Pursuit Lab at 425- 640-1684 or pursuit@edcc.edu or Jill Vandemoortele at
MHS Career & College Center
Helpful Resources
Career & College Events & Opportunities
Local Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities
Career & College Center Website
Junior/Senior College Workbook
Most visits held in the Career Center
12/9 @ 11:15 AJAC - Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
Searching For Scholarships
Who's Who at MHS
Brett Wille- willeb@monroe.wednet.edu
Principal
Rachel Bleakney-Bailey - bleakneybaileyr@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Murphy - murphyj@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Noah Wallace - wallacen@monroe.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal
Shannon Tarrach - tarrachs@monroe.wednet.edu
Director of College and Career Readiness - (360) 804-4508
Ashley Tuiasosopo - tuiasosopoa@monroe.wednet.edu
Athletic Director - 360-804-4542
Melissa Myers - myersme@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Manager - 360-804-4502
Oscar Hanson - hansono@monroe.wednet.edu
Main Line - Front Desk - (360) 804-4500
Rhoda Lochmann -lochmannr@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support -Attendance/Communications -(360) 804-4501
Jacci Rasmussen - rasmussenj@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Financial Office/ASB - (360) 804-4513
Sarah Tuckers- tuckerss@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Athletics - (360) 804-4511
Shannon Barksdale - barksdales@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - CTE - (360) 804-4512
Tammy Berreth - berretht@monroe.wednet.edu
Registrar - (360) 804-4524
Amber Mehta - mehtaa@monroe.wednet
Attendance Intervention Specialist - (360) 804-4518
Helen Hutson - hutsonh@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Counseling - (360) 804-4520
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