La Mesa Update
August 15, 2021
Hello La Mesa Families,
Welcome back to to what we believe will be a year that will be OUT of THIS WORLD! We are so excited to have students back on campus. It has be a challenging last year and a half. Please know that we are ready to support students emotionally, socially, and academically.
Sincerely,
Michele Krantz
Principal
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Wednesdays are Early Release Days
Please note that on Wednesdays, students are released at 2:05pm. Teachers and staff will participate in professional development and collaboration meetings.
Crisis Go
A link for you to certify your child's health status will be sent to the parent email connected to Infinite Campus. It is sent each morning at 4:00am. Please fill this out prior to your child attending school. It is connected to your child's ID card, so there is no need to send them a screen shot.
It is important that your child wear their ID to school each day. It will allow us to process students through the gate much more efficiently. We will need to certify students who do not have their Crisis Go complete and look up those whom do not have their ID cards. This will slow the entrance to school down.
We appreciate your support in making this part of your daily routine.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, and/or Title IX should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Equity Services, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, ext. 316, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org
Mr. Atkins (Far left)
I have been a counselor for 14 years. I started my career at West Ranch High School. From there I have worked at several different schools in our district; Valencia HS, Hart-at-Home/Learning Post, Sequoia. This is my fifth year at La Mesa.
I got into counseling as a way to support students one-on-one. I have worked with young people since I was 14 years old. It is truly a passion of mine. I am available to help each student in many differents ways such as: academic, career and personal social. Anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact me!!
Teams
Matadors (7) and Wolverines (8)
Here is how you can contact me.
E-mail: katkins@hartdistrict.org
Google Voice Phone Number- (661) 270-6878
Book an Appointment with me using the following link.
Book an Appointment (English)
Reserve Una Cita (Español)
Mrs. Malkowski (Second from left)
Hi Everyone, I am the Counselor for 7th Grade Team Falcons and 8th Grade Team Tritons. Just to tell you a little about myself, I completed my Bachelors at San Jose State University in Parks and Recreation Management. I love being outdoors! I worked for the City of Santa Clara for their after school program where I found out I love working with students. I wanted to get to know them on a deeper level so I decided to get my Masters in School Counseling at The University of La Verne. After I graduated I worked for The Palmdale Aerospace Academy as a Counselor for 4 years. I absolutely love being a School Counselor because I love building relationships with students and helping them through life's obstacles whether it is good or bad. I am excited to get to know my student's this year! :)
Teams
Falcons (7) and Tritons (8)
Here is how you can contact me.
E-mail: amalkowski@hartdistrict.org
Google Voice Phone Number: (661) 237-5787
Book an Appointment with me using the following link.
Book An Appointment (English)
Reserve Una Cita (Español)
Mrs. Mancini (Second from right)
Hi, I am Mrs. Mancini, counselor for Team Griffins (7th grade) and Team Wildcats (8th grade). This is my fourth year as a counselor at La Mesa. I am looking forward to getting to know my students and helping them get the most out of their junior high experience!
I became a counselor because I love helping students dream big dreams and meet their goals. I first discovered I loved working with students when I volunteered as a camp counselor for USC's Troy Camp!
I received my Bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from USC and my Master's degree in Counseling from California State University, Northridge.
Teams
Griffins (7) and Wildcats (8)
Here is how you can contact me.
E-mail: mmancini@hartdistrict.org
Google Voice Phone Number: (661)299-7917
Book an Appointment with me using the following link.
Book An Appointment (English)
Reserve Una Cita (Español)
Mr. Paterson (Far right)
My name is Steve Paterson, I have been counseling for 16 years at only La Mesa. In fact, while with the Hart district, I have only been at la Mesa. I was a teacher here before that. La Mesa is like my second family! I grew up in Texas and New Mexico. I went to University of Utah for my under-grad degree. I moved to California in 1988. I worked at a non-public school for 9 years as a counselor for emotionally disturbed adolescents. I cherish my family and look forward to each day I am alive.
Teams
Panthers and Cougars
Here is how you can contact me.
E-mail: spaterson@hartdistrict.org
Google Voice Phone Number: (661)-270-6435
Book An Appointment (English)
Reserve Una Cita (Español)
Counselor Presentations
Counselors will be going into their designated teams' classrooms to give their "Bullying Prevention Presentation." Students will learn what bullying behavior can look and feel like. Counselors will describe what an "Upstanding" La Mesa Lobo is and strategies students can implement to prevent, address, and bring awareness to bullying.
