Creek Speak 03.27.22
Community Newsletter for MCHS
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This Week at The Creek
Senior Panoramic Photo - 3rd Period and Advisory
Baseball: @ Tompkins Soph/JV 4:00 PM
Tuesday, March 29
Tennis: @ JV District Meet @ Cinco Ranch HS
Baseball: v Tompkins 6:00 PM
Softball: v Tompkins 4:30/6:00 PM
Band: Cluster Pre UIL 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 30
PTSA Meeting 6:00 PM LGI
Thursday, March 31
Tennis: Varsity @ District Meet
Choir: Taking Notes Spring Show 7:00 PM
Friday, April 1
Choir: Taking Notes Spring Show 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 2
ACT Testing
Social Studies - Mock AP Test
Choir: Taking Notes Spring Show 7:00 PM
Senior Panoramic Information - Monday, March 28
The Class of ’22 will be taking their Senior Panoramic on Monday during 3rd period and advisory. An announcement will be made a few minutes into 3rd period to release all seniors to the PAC. Miller Career & Technology has been notified that students will need to be at Mayde Creek High School that morning. Miller students should check in at the front office by 9 am and report to the PAC. Be prepared for whatever weather we may have that morning. We will be outside for most of 3rd period and advisory.
Congrats to our Academic UIL Competitors!!
Jonathan Huang:
• Computer Applications (3rd) - Advancing to Regionals
Kimberly Paniagua:
• Headline Writing (2nd) - Advancing to Regionals
Larison LaMette:
• Literary Criticism (4th)
Also, our Mayde Creek Literary Criticism team as a whole placed second in the District, with Larison LaMette also serving as Alternate for Regionals!
Literary Criticism Team:
• Larison LaMette
• Ashley Chuks-nwosu
• Pamela Noyola
• Santiago Griman
Congrats to State FBLA Competitors!
The Texas FBLA State Conference has officially concluded! Mayde Creek FBLA had various successes, with 100% of our team advancing to Finals! With that, we have TWO students officially advancing to Nationals later this summer in Chicago! 🤩
Placements:
Kaylie Morales-Lopez (10th grader):
- Intro to Business Presentation - Top 10
- Student must use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering a business presentation of this year’s topic. 2022 Topic: Acme, Inc. is a large corporation providing insurance and banking services to consumers and businesses around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought huge changes to Acme, Inc.’s business practices and workplace expectations, such as a temporary work-from-home policy as well as the implementation of virtual meetings, which were not widely used before the pandemic. Develop a presentation to Acme, Inc. executives about changes in business practices and workplace policies that should remain in place after the pandemic, including work schedule, work location, format of meetings, or networking opportunities.
Kimberly Paniagua (12th grader):
- Public Service Announcement - 3rd Place
- A student must create a 30-second public service announcement that helps promote mental health awareness. All video content must be original. Students will have 7 minutes to present to judges the backstory of the PSA and answer any questions the judges may have about the development process.
Jonathan Huang (12th grader):
- Electronic Career Portfolio - 1st Place
- Student must create and present a 7 minute interactive portfolio. The portfolio must include: a résumé and a career summary. The career summary should include career choice, description of career, skills and education required, and future job outlook (e.g., monetary, advancement).
- Open Event: Social Media - 1st Place
- Student take a 100 question multiple choice test over various social media platforms.
- FBLA Who’s Who Award
- Chapter award given to a standout student from each campus.
Congratulations, Alcatraz - Katy Times Article Link
One of our very own seniors, Alcatraz Salazar, was interviewed by the Katy Times at the Katy ISD Livestock Show. She discusses her struggles while raising her pig, how grateful she was to receive a scholarship from the Knights of Columbus and all the amazing things she learned from her experience. We are so proud of all of our students and their hard work. Take a few moments to read the article here!
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VIRTUAL SCREENING OF ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY
During the month February, Katy ISD is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. This 43-minute documentary delves into aspects of society’s most common mental health challenges. It includes:
- Candid interviews with kids and teens who discuss their anxiety, its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope
- Expert perspectives, (from institutions such as Stanford University, Child Mind Institute), who talk about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects and resources to help
- Tips, tricks and strategies to help reset thinking patterns, push back against anxiety and support others
- Discussion around awareness that anyone can be touched by – and overcome - anxiety, via a unique and revealing interview with mental health advocate Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history
Access to the film here.
SPRING GRADUATION
Class of 2022 graduations will be held in May at Legacy Stadium at 8 p.m. Tickets are not required for spring graduation ceremonies held at Legacy Stadium. If you have any questions, please email classof22graduation@katyisd.org.
In the event inclement weather is severe and impacts the scheduled evening ceremony, the graduation ceremony will be rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. the following day at Legacy Stadium. However, every effort will be made to ensure the 8:00 p.m. evening ceremonies remain on schedule.
For Honor Cord, Cowl and Medal Acknowledgement, please check the link below.
https://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/Documents/Graduation_Cords-Cowls-Medals.pdf
2022-2023 STUDENT TRANSFER REQUESTS
The District Student Transfer application for the 2022-2023 school year will open on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Students who are currently on a transfer must submit their requests by Friday, March 11, 2022.
Looking Ahead
April 8 - End of 5th Six Weeks Grading Cycle
April 15 - 18 - No School - Student and Staff Holidays
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It is our mission at Mayde Creek High School to inspire ALL students to develop their maximum potential, to build healthy relationships, and to facilitate a smooth transition into a competitive global society— Mayde to Believe, Lead, and Achieve.
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