As we say good-bye to February and hello to March, this is a good time to prepare for what lies ahead.

Our WASC visit will be here in three weeks. If you would like to participate (via Zoom) please contact Dr. Oplustic. The committee will take about 10 minutes of your time to ask questions about HSMC and your experience as a parent and your impression of your student's experience. We would appreciate you volunteering for this important service to our school.

We have one more information night schedules for next week. Spots are filling up fast so please tell everyone you know who may be interested to get their application in as soon as possible.

Other events we have to look forward to in March are the talent show on the 18th and Spring Break from the 28th to April 1st.

Have a great week Phoenix families.

• Donate funds for us to purchase water and snacks for the visiting students
• Help serve snacks to visitors
• Help student visitors with their scavenger hunt
• Go to the store beforehand and purchase the snacks to be distributed

Please call Mrs. Gaeta at 805-378-6312 if you are willing to help with any of the above.

Thank you.

Mrs. Dyan McIntosh dmcintosh@mrpk.org

9th Grade: Dr. Oplustic met with all 9th grade students on Thursday, Feb. 3rd.

10th Grade: Will start meeting this week M/W/F

11th Grade: Meetings with Mrs. McIntosh will continue this week M/W.

Youth in grades 5-12 from all over the County are invited to enter the Ventura County Fair poster art contest.

The Poster Contest theme is “VC Fair Rides Again” and will be the guideline to creating designs. The winning artwork will convey the artist’s personal interpretation of their favorite feature of the Ventura County Fair. It will be seen throughout the community in advertising and as a part of Fair promotions.

Cash prizes will be awarded and every entry will be prominently displayed in the Youth Expo at the Fair.

Entries are being accepted at the Fairgrounds beginning February 14, the deadline for submissions is April 15, 2022.

Entries can be brought to the rear of the Fairgrounds administration office at 10 W. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. Monday through Friday from 10AM until 5PM.

We think this is a great way to give children an opportunity to dream, create and participate in the County’s most endearing and enduring legacy event. Past winners have used their work in portfolios and to further budding art careers.

Below, please find the contest rules and information, and an entry form for your convenience. These documents can also be found at www.venturacountyfair.org.

As of right now, our students and staff will be required to wear masks indoors until the end of the Spring Semester. I do not anticipate a change as the Board recently voted to maintain the directive. If, however, there is a change, we will let you know immediately.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Grad Bash Universal is celebrating our Juniors and seniors! Students will have access to most rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, along with live DJs and multiple dance parties throughout the park. There will also be special graduation-themed photo ops throughout the park.

This year our junior and senior prom will be held on the Ruwe Terrace of the beautiful Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Friday April 22nd from 6-11pm. This year’s theme is Balle Classique (Classic Ball). A tour of the Reagan special exhibits, as well as beverages, coffee, and desserts will be included in admission. Prom tickets can be purchased in the HSMC office March 14-31st for $75 each. Students who purchased prom tickets with a Spirit Pack in October will not need to purchase additional tickets. HSMC students who wish to bring guests to prom will need to fill out a guest form that can be obtained from the HSMC office for each guest. Guests must be under 21 years old. COVID-19 GUIDELINES: To enter the event, attendees must bring proof of vaccination, either a physical vaccination card, a picture of their vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record, or health care document showing vaccination status, along with photo ID. Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated persons must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within three days prior to the event they’re attending at the Reagan Library or Reagan Institute. This policy also applies to all speakers and performers associated with the event, as well as all staff. Any attendee who arrives at registration check-in without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the past 3 days will not be admitted into the event.

HSMC Senior Project is looking for Job Shadow and Mock Interview hosts! If you are in one of the following career fields, and would like to help our seniors explore this career pathway, please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org.

• Anesthesiologist

• Biomedical engineer

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This has been a year like no other! Make your memories last by ordering an HSMC Treering yearbook. It is quick and easy! Visit treering.com to customize your TWO FREE PAGES and order your yearbook online. Use our school code below.

Please see attached yearbook information for instructions on customizing and ordering a yearbook. For every yearbook purchased, Treering will plant a tree on behalf of HSMC students. Information for Senior Dedications will be coming soon!

• Yearbook website for customizing and ordering: www.treering.com

• Deadline to customize and order: April 8, 2022

• Purchase price: $50

• HSMC Code: 1014109872723234

Please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org with questions.