Warhawk News
Weekly Updates from Madison High School - December 2, 2019
Salvation Army Holiday Drive
The Salvation Army will hold a holiday donation drive on Saturday, December 7, 7 am to 3 pm, and Sunday, December 8, 7 am to 2 pm, in the bus parking lot at Madison High School (enter off Mt. Abernathy). Donations will help those who are homeless or who are otherwise in need. Large and small items can be donated including books, small and large appliances, household items, clothes, etc. Attendants will be on-hand to help with larger items.
Madison Students Attend SDSU Conference
Earlier in November, Madison's Black Student Union (BSU) attended the annual Afrikan Student Union Conference at San Diego State University. Hundreds of Black Students from both San Diego and Los Angeles County attended to experience keynote speeches and interactive workshops. Topics included female empowerment, the process for completing college applications, and conversations about being Black in America. The historically Black Sororities and Fraternities performed after explaining their core principles of excellence. The field trip was a collaboration with Broadcast Journalism and Madison's BSU.
CORE Academy
The 12-week progress reports will be distributed and mailed home on Friday, December 6. Students who have earned below a 2.0 GPA will be placed on the LOP (Loss of Privileges List) until the end of the semester (January 25, 2020). If this is the case for your student, they are encouraged to attend the Saturday Core Academy to get help with completing or making-up assignments, receiving additional instruction in core academic content, or receiving help to understand concepts with which they may be struggling. All students are welcome to participate; sign up in advance. Click on the picture to get more information to help students get ready for their CORE Academy session. Students should come with work to complete.
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study who have personally experienced, or have had people close to them, experience mental health challenges. Students applying for the scholarship will need to write a 500-1000 word essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be considered on the student's application. Apply online; deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
UC Irvine Summer Surgery Program
The Department of Urology at UC Irvine is offering two 2-week sessions for mature high school students at least 16 years of age who have excelled academically (3.5 GPA minimum). Each session will accommodate 24 students. Participants or “Summer Surgeons” in the program have first-hand exposure to state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical devices, observe live surgical cases with top surgeons and become proficient in CPR and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. They also learn anatomy through dissection courses, receive hands-on ultrasound training and much more! This is a tuition based program; scholarships available. Learn more.
Family Notices for the Week:
Students interested in employment should check the SDUSD job board; there are a variety of seasonal and part-time jobs.
- Saturday Core Academy: Saturday, December 7, 8:00 AM, Rm. B23; students should bring homework to complete, study materials or reading that needs to be accomplished. Enter through the back of the school off of Doliva (main campus is closed and in use by the Minato Japanese School). See article above for more detail.
- The Princess Project is having a winter dress sale, Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the WESTFIELD MISSION VALLEY MALL. Dresses of all kinds are just $5 ea. Shop early for best selection.
- Winter Concert: Join Madhouse Sound for their holiday winter concert featuring seasonal favorites by band and orchestra on Friday, December 13, 2019. Admission is free; doors open at 6:15 pm. Donations accepted at the door. All are welcome.
- Balboa Public Library offers reading, storytelling, crafts, exercise and much more for all ages. Click here for the December schedule of activities.
- Health Tips from Nurse Jen: Frequent marijuana use by teens has been linked to lower IQ and a higher risk of dropping out of school.
- Madison’s After School Drop-in Center: is open for students Monday through Friday, 2:30-4:00 PM. A hot supper option that includes an entree, fruit, vegetable and milk is available to students at no charge. Students must present their student ID to check in and out of the drop-in center.
About Us
Email: gwilliams3@sandi.net
Website: www.sandiegounified.org/madison
Location: 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: (858) 496-8410
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