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Blood Drive
10/18
Pan Thunder
Concert
11/1 - 11/5
New Coming Spirit Week
11/11
No School
Veteran's Day
11/24- 11/26
Thanksgiving Break
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Dear Thunderbolt Families,
I hope all of you had a safe and relaxing fall break. Second-quarter is looking to be a busy part of the semester and in high school, grades become final at the end of the semester on December 17, 2021. Please keep up with your child’s academic progress at https://ps.vail.k12.az.us/guardian/home.html and reach out to us if you need support. We are offering targeted tutoring in all core subjects. If your child needs extra help, contact your teacher for the targeted tutoring schedule.
I am excited to announce a couple of Mica Mountain staff members who have moved into new positions.
Brittany Matsushino was recently board approved as our new Assistant Principal and Claudette Webb will take over as Student Achievement Teacher. Both ladies are fantastic educators and are always looking at new and innovative ways to help our students. In this newsletter, take a look at their biographies.
Our performing arts department has been working hard and is excited to perform for all of you. The upcoming productions are below. We hope to see you on campus and we will send out more information as we get closer to the performances.
- Pan Fest (Steel Drum Concert) – November 8, 2021
- Choir, Steel Drums, Piano Concert – November 8, 2021
- Robin Hood & His Merry Men Drama Production – November 19, 2021
- Band & Orchestra Concert – November 22, 2021
- Band & Orchestra Recital – December 12, 2021
We are Mica Mountain!!!!
Sincerely,
Nemer Hassey
Principal
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MICA MOUNTAIN NEW AP & SAT |
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Mica Mountain High School is excited to announce that the 400 House will now be the “home” to our newest Assistant Principal, Brittany Matsushino, and our newest Student Achievement Teacher, Claudette Webb. These ladies are both founding members of Mica Mountain and are extremely excited to continue to show their dedication to our school’s curriculum and instruction.
A few fun facts about Brittany and Claudette:
- Both are married to fellow educators
- Both are moms to Vail students
- Both have been/are the Co-Sponsor to Student Government classes
Meanwhile, they balance each other:
- One is short and the other is tall
- One is a great dancer and the other has no rhythm.
- One can’t stand mint chocolate chip ice cream and the other loves it!
Both ladies are here to serve Mica Mountain’s students, families, and staff with a fervor of dedication and enthusiasm. If you need them, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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Don't miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2022 Mica Mountain High School Yearbook " Voltage." It's the best way to remember this year's events, classmates, and friends.
Yearbooks are on sale for $ 75.00
Senior Ads Available for purchase:
1/4 page, 1/2 page, or full page
Enter school name: Mica Mountain
Select Yearbooks
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Boys basketball will continue to have conditioning on the track after school.
Oct. 29 Thunderbolt Mile conditioning test.
Tryouts will continue Nov. 1st
Athletes must complete
Contact Coach Lee
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Class of 2022:
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1st. Go to the official FAFSA website to apply. Funds are limited and the earlier you apply the better the chances for getting money. All collegebound students should apply.
- Apply to all of your colleges and universities using your SchooLinks account. When you receive your acceptance letter, bring it to your counselor so they can get you on the Wall of the future and be entered to win an iPad to be given out at Honors Night.
- All military-bound students bring in your enlistment papers to your counselor so they can get you on the Wall of the future and be entered to win an iPad to be given out at Honors Night.
- Jostens will be back on campus soon for cap and gown and announcements ordering. We will keep you informed of the dates.
Class of 2023:
- The PSAT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th.
- Any Collegebound junior is highly encouraged to take this practice SAT test to better prepare them for the ACT and the SAT.
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The deadline to pay for this test is Monday, October 11th. The cost of the test is $21.00 payable in the Spirit Store
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The ASVAB test will be administered to all juniors on October 27th.
Class of 2024:
- The PSAT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th.
- Any Collegebound sophomore is highly encouraged to take this practice SAT test to better prepare them for the ACT and the SAT.
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The deadline to pay for this test is Monday, October 11th. The cost of the test is $21.00 payable in the Spirit Store
Class of 2025:
- Begin exploring career and college/post-high school opportunities utilizing your SchooLinks account.
AP Students: Important AP information
The deadline to pay for AP exams is November 1st! All students taking the AP exam, must log on to their MyAP account and register for the test through College Board AND also pay $96.00 in the Spirit store. See Mr. Tritz if you are on Free or Reduced lunch for your payment options.
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Our goal is to bring mental health awareness to our youth and community. Normalizing the topic of mental health, bringing information and awareness is what we are striving for. All donations will be going to help our local community. Please join us at Mica Mountain High School this Sunday, Oct 10, 2021, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am for a mental health awareness walk. There will be vendors, food trucks, and a silent auction to raise additional funds for the MMHS Thunder Awareness Club and a portion to go to NAMI of Southern Arizona.
Gratefully,
The Ethan Ardrey Project
Mica Mountain High School - Thunder Awareness Club
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ASVAB Notice
Attention juniors, please note that the date of the ASVAB test has changed due to the test provider. The new date is October 27th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Webb in the 400 House.
Tutoring Schedule for Quarter 2
If your student needs any help in a subject area that is not listed, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
PSAT
It is NOT too late to sign up for the PSAT. The Spirit Store is open October 5th-7th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please stop by to pay the $21 and pick up your study guide for the PSAT. The PSAT will be given on October 13th in the Thunderdome. Students will need to start checking in at 8:30 and the test will be finished before lunch; students who elect to take this test will be excused from their morning classes.
SEP Reminder: Seniors, remember that your research paper is due Friday, October 15th on turnitin.com by 7:00 am.
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Fall Break is a time to reset, reconnect, and rejuvenate. During quarter one your family has worked hard to establish new academic routines. We encourage you to use this time and connect as a family. This month, we dare you to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather by taking a hike and reconnecting with your family.
Remember each Dare utilizes the C.A.R.E model, (Conversation starters, Acts of kindness, Recreation and rest, and Expression of love) and lets you know what the area of focus is.
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CHEM CLUB- SPOOKY SCIENCE NIGHT |
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Thank you so much to our fabulous volunteers for helping set up, serve and clean up for our staff luncheon during parent-teacher conferences. Thank you Van, Andrea, Heather, Stephanie, and Ginny, YOU GIRLS ROCK!!! You are such a blessing to our staff and to me, thank YOU!!! Thank you PARENTS for all of your incredibly AMAZING and DELICIOUS donations for our staff! Thank you for spoiling us and blessing us once again! |
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Thank you to our wonderful MMHS PTO volunteers: Kathy Thitchener, Heather Bersbach, Kiki Ngo, and Nancy Davis (not pictured) for making our staff Caramel Apple Bar so yummy and delicious! It was set for fall and looked so pretty! Come on, COLD weather!
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We are still looking for a few more VENDORS and FOOD TRUCK VENDORS for our Fall Bazaar & Craft Fair. If interested, please email Heather Bersbach at hbersbach@gmail.com
Thank you!
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Thank you for all of the generous donations for the Staff Luncheon! Everything was delicious and enjoyed by all!
Please mark your calendars for our first annual Fall Bazaar Craft Fair: Saturday, October 30th, 9 AM-2 PM at MMHS. For vendor information, please contact Heather Bersbach at mmhspto@vailschooldistrict.org or at (520)405-7317. Come shop, check out food trucks, and support Mica Mountain PTO!
Upcoming Events:
October 30th: Fall Bazaar Craft Fair, 9 AM-2 PM
November 2nd: PTO Meeting, 6 PM
Opportunities to Support MMHS PTO:
Here are THREE EASY WAYS to support our PTO! The funds we receive directly
benefit Mica Mountain, allowing us to help and give back to our amazing students
and staff!
Coke Rewards:
Search MICA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL at
Scan or enter product codes from all of your favorite Coca-Cola products to earn
cash rewards donated directly to MMHS PTO.
Fry’s Community Rewards:
Group NPO #NF341 or search MICA MOUNTAIN
Shop at Fry’s and swipe your V.I.P Card and Fry’s sends us a check! Be sure to enroll
your Fry’s card for Community Rewards to benefit MM PTO. Re-enrollment is required
each school year starting Aug. 1st!
Amazon Smile:
or search MICA MOUNTAIN PTO
All you have to do is shop at our unique link listed above or search
MICA MOUNTAIN PTO when you shop at smile.amazon.com.
Find us on Facebook: Mica Mountain PTO
for information on how to join, meetings, news, and check out our current
Thunderbolt Jewelry Fundraiser!
For questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at
mmhspto@vailschooldisctrict.org.
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Front Office - 879-3800
Attendance - 879-3803
Spirit Store - 879-3824
Registrar - 879-3812
Health Center - 879-3810
Tech. Office - 879-3807
Office Manager
Sandra Mooney 879-3805
Director of Communications
Juanita Mari 879-3808
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Principal
Nemer Hassey
Secretary
Chris Rich 879-3806
Assistant Principal
Jay Campos
Athletic Director
Whitney Holland 879-3813
Secretary
Terri Smith 879-3814
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