Bearcat Necessities
February 24, 2020
Registration for 2020-2021
Skyward will be open for students to pick their remaining classes from March 9-17. We will have some time and resources set aside here at school for students to register during that window if they prefer or they can complete the registration on-line at home. If your students have any questions regarding registration, all Counselors hold office hours during Bearcat Time and these next two weeks would be great opportunities to ask questions.
The Week That Was
- 2/18-20: BSU ran a community building Hair Salon in the 100 pod during Bearcat Time to help students understand the cultural significance of different hairstyles.
- 2/20: A number of ninth graders took a field trip to the Seattle Art Museum
- 2/22: Emily Sandoval qualified for the Gymnastics State Finals in the Floor Exercise and finished 20th.
- 2/22: Benson Boone competed at the State Swim and Dive Championships and finished 6th in Dive.
- 2/22: Joseph Littrell and Ben Davis competed at Mat Classic. Ben won his opening match and just missed a spot on the podium. Joseph finished 5th in State at the 160 pound weight class.
This Week at MHS
- 2/25: Hi-Q hosts a match which will be at 9AM in the PAC.
- 2/27: Leadership Breakfast
- 2/28: Macho Volleyball and Battle of the Bands
- 2/29: Robotics will be competing all day at a district competition at Glacier Peak
- 2/29: Sweet Swing and Dessert Night with the Jazz Band and Jazz Choir 7PM in the Commons
Coming Events
- ELPA Testing 3/3 - 3/6
- 3/4: Dual Credit and Running Start Information Night @ MHS 6:30-8:30 pm. 1. Join us in the MHS PAC at 6:30 PM to learn about AP classes, Tech Prep, and College in the High School. Running Start representatives will present on their programs at 7:30.
3/5: Band Field Trip to Central Washington University
- 3/5: About 30 DECA students are heading to their State Competition in Bellevue
- 3/6: Jazz Choir Field Trip to Edmonds
- 3/6: Tolo Dance 8pm
For those of you with friends with 8th graders, please let them know that Future Bearcat Night will be held on Thursday March 12 from 6:30-8:30.
ASB & Finance Office
Athletics at MHS this week
Seeking sponsors! Free heart screenings and EKGs for youth ages 14-24 at MHS
We are looking for a few sponsors to help offset costs. If you're interested please reach out to Sue Skillen at skillens@monroe.wednet.edu with MPSF for more information.
Counseling Corner
Do you need to request a transcript now that 1st semester is over? Be sure to stop by the Counseling Center and fill out a request form. Official transcripts take 2 business days to process.
MHS Dual Credit Night is scheduled for March 4th, 630pm at MHS. Topics throughout the night include Running Start, Advanced Placement, College in the High School and CTE Dual Credit.
The Sno-Isle application for the 2020-21 school year is now open. For more information visit https://snoisletech.com.
Career Center
News from the Career Center
- We have a new MHS SCHOLARSHIP PAGE! Scholarship opportunities are added regularly! Newly added scholarships include a Construction Scholarship, Woman In Technology Scholarship, Everett Community College Scholarships and more! Take a look and share with students.
- It's CTE Month! We now have a Monroe School District CTE page! Take a look - More information coming soon! CTE Month image attached - Feel free to share!
- New Job, Volunteer and Event Board in the hallway outside of the Career Center. New jobs and volunteer opportunities added this week.
Bearcat Pride
Spring is almost here, you can feel it in the air!
We Need YOUR Help
We are collecting donations for the Monroe Public Schools Foundation Basket that the High School puts together every year. This basket along with other baskets will then be auctioned off next month at the Monroe Public Schools Foundation All In For Kids Annual Auction. This year our theme is a Hometown Pride, celebrating all of the amazing local businesses in Monroe. We need donations from local businesses as well as help putting it all together. Please contact Seanna Sunde at bcpseannasunde@gmail.com to help!
Macho Nacho Volleyball February 28!
Come to the volleyball game and get a free nacho and free soda courtesy of Bearcat Pride. All other snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Speaking of Macho Nacho Volleyball….Volunteer Opportunity
Macho Nacho Volleyball is coming February 28 with Battle of the Bands to follow and we need volunteers to help with Concessions! Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050448aaaa2da6fe3-macho
Spring Sports are coming soon
Stay tuned for Spring Sports Concessions opportunities! We can’t run concessions without your help!
And Finally….
Come see what Bearcat Pride is about!
Our March meeting has been cancelled and we will next meet April 15, 2020 at 7 pm in the Library! We would love to see you there!
In the know:
Where to contact us...
Facebook: "Monroe Bearcat Pride Parent Teacher Group"
Email: parents-mhs@monroe.wednet.edu
Website: www.mhsbearcatpride.org
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS & PARENTS
If you are planning to attend the senior all night party, now is the time to get your ticket. Purchase your ticket online before the price goes up. Type in the link below to purchase your party ticket now. Once you have purchased your ticket be sure to print and fill out the paperwork that is on the mhsbearcatpride page and follow the instructions on how to get it to Celestial Fisher.
Safe Schools Alert App
Safe Schools Alert has launched their app for both iPhone and Android devices. We have attached the instructions to download the app. Please consider asking your student to download this app. This is the tool that allows students (and parents) to report concerns regarding harassment, bullying, and student safety. This is a great new tool that will allow anyone to report concerns to us much easier.
Please go to the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android and download the free SafeSchools Alert Mobile App:
1. Search for the SafeSchools Alert Mobile App in the App Store or Google Play.
2. Select “Download” to add the free app to your mobile device.
3. The first time you open the app, you’ll be asked to submit our district’s four-digit code 1003 in order to connect your tip submissions to our district team. After the code is submitted, you’ll be asked to confirm your district's name: Monroe School District.
4. Once the district name is confirmed, you’ll see the modules that are available to submit tips through (e.g. bullying, safety, violence).
5. You’ll see a confirmation page after submission to confirm that your tip was successfully submitted.
6. Any tips that are submitted will automatically be routed to the appropriate administrators.
7. If we send any messages or replies to your tip, you will automatically receive a push notification. Thanks for helping to keep our district safe and connected! Our District Code is: 1003 Our District Name is: Monroe School District
New Translation feature for Bearcat Necessities
Who's Who at MHS
Ed Crow - crowe@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
Dani Mundell - mundelld@monroe.wednet.edu
Dean of Students
Melissa Myers - myersme@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Manager - 360-804-4502
Oscar Partida - partida0@monroe.wednet.edu
Main Line - Front Desk - 360-804-4500
Kathy Wallace - wallacek@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Athletics -(360) 804-4511
Tara Weyrick - weyrickt@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Attendance - (360) 804-4510
Michelle Gallik - gallikm@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Financial Office/ASB - (360) 804-4513
Denise Palmer - palmerd@monroe.wednet.edu
Registrar - (360) 804-4524
Helen Hutson - hutsonh@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Counseling - (360) 804-4503
Jacci Rasmussen - rasmussenj@monroe.wednet.edu
Office Support - Counseling - (360) 804-4520
Michelle Dickinson - dickinsonm@monroe.wednet.edu
Success Coordinator / Career Center - (360) 804-4507
DISTRICT NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Monroe School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator:
Joanne Dickinson and Title IX Coordinator, 360-804-2539, dickinsonj@monroe.wednet.edu;
504 Coordinator: David Paratore, 360-804-2609, paratored@monroe.wednet.edu.
Address: 200 E Fremont St., Monroe, WA 98272.