MVHS Diablos
Weekly Newsletter
February 5, 2021
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MVHS Office Hours/Appointments
Please note that the front office at MVHS is open to visitors between the hours of 7:00 - 3:30 p.m. by Appointment ONLY. If you need to meet with any staff member in person, you must make an appointment prior to coming to campus. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Important Dates to Remember
February 12th & 15th - Presidents' Day Holiday (NO School)**
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TEXT-A-TIP
949-415-6847
See Something…Say Something!
TEXT-A-TIP Keeping schools safe is everyone’s business. Please help us by talking to your children about the consequences of unsafe behavior. Your student(s) can confidentially report suspicious individuals or unusual activity around the campus through our Text-A-Tip line at 949-415-MVHS (6847). You can also anonymously report a tip via WE TIP at www.wetip.com or 1-800-782-7463.
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SVUSD School Choice Information
The SVUSD School Choice window for high school will be open from January 25th - February 12th. School Choice Intra-District Transfers only apply to students who live within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District attendance boundaries and are requesting to attend a school other than their home school. If you are a current MVHS student already here on a School Choice transfer, you DO NOT need to apply again. If you live outside of the SVUSD boundaries, you will need to apply for an Inter-District Transfer from your resident district. Please see the SVUSD School Choice Website for more specific School Choice information. If you have additional questions, you may contact Kendra Taylor, MVHS Guidance Secretary at kendra.taylor@svusd.org.
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FREE Tutoring provided by MVHS Teachers
MVHS is excited to announce that on Tuesday, January 26th we began offering in-person lunch tutoring opportunities to both on campus students, as well as distance learning students. Tutoring is provided by current MVHS teachers in most subject areas. Please take a look at the flyer attached below for details regarding courses, teachers, dates, times and zoom links (for those students who are not on campus).
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Food Services Information |
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Food Services is currently serving FREE hot meals to all students who are on campus Tuesday through Friday @ 11:05 and 12:05. Meals can be picked up by the gym quad rolling gate and on Chrisanta Drive near the Science Bldg. These meals include hot lunches "to go" and a frozen breakfast for the next day. This week the meals will all include a bottle of water. A new 6th meal is also being offered which includes applesauce, fruit juice, wheat crackers, raisins, and a cereal bar. We will offer this 6th meal on Wednesdays and Fridays, for in person students and on Monday for Distance students.
Additional meals are being distributed on Mondays at the Gym quad rolling gate. See below for specifics.
Hybrid Students – If you are currently enrolled in the Hybrid model, you can come to campus on Monday 2/8 between 1:00-2:00 p.m. to receive 3 days of breakfast and 3 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional). Because there is no school on Monday 2/15, Hybrid students can pick up their weekly meals on Tuesday 2/16 between 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Distance Learning Students – If you are currently enrolled in 100% Distance Learning, you can come to campus on Monday 2/8 between 1:00-2:00 p.m. to pick up 5 frozen breakfasts and 5 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional). Because there is no school on Monday 2/15, Hybrid students can pick up their weekly meals on Tuesday 2/16 between 1:00-2:00 p.m.
**Remember that All meals are FREE to ALL students.
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GET INVOLVED DIABLOS!
Upcoming ASB Activities/Events
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ASB would love to have you join us with community service projects this semester. Visit the "Get Involved Diablos" page on our website to see the various opportunities we have. Get Involved Here
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Tuesday, February 9 - Club Rush meeting for Club Presidents @ 12:30 on Zoom (link in google classroom)
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Thursday, February 11 - log onto the ASB Instagram (@MVHSASB) to watch our Winter Sports Pep Assembly. Also, make sure to dress up and wear your Valentine’s Day gear that day either online or on campus.
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NHS - Free Tutoring to Students |
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National Honor Society Online Tutoring Center will be starting on Tuesday, January 26th for all students. Every Tuesday and Thursday, NHS students will be available to provide free tutoring for ALL MVHS students in ALL subject areas during Academic Support. If you are struggling in a subject or just need to review, NHS students are happy to help!
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Attention all IB Juniors - There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, February 10th at 2:00pm. We will be introducing the Extended Essay and sharing important information with you. The Zoom link will be sent via Remind. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Beaman at Alissa.Beaman@svusd.org or Mrs. Hanneman at Sandra.Hanneman@svusd.org.
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Through a partnership with Saddleback College, the SVUSD Virtual Academy is pleased to offer dual enrollment for students to earn a college level certificate in Business or Computer Information Management (Cybersecurity). Over a two year period, students will complete a series of online courses at Saddleback College while also completing four classes at their SVUSD school. By the end of their senior year, students will have earned their SVUSD high school diploma, a certificate or diploma from Saddleback College, and transferable college credits. Next cohort begins Fall 2021! For more information go to: bit.ly/sva-earlycollege. Interest form must be submitted by April 1, 2021.
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Social Emotional Learning Workshops Available For Students |
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Our Counseling team has partnered with Western Youth Services to provide interactive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops for students during the school day. Each workshop (8) will be approximately 1 hour on specific Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. throughout the semester. Attendance is open to all SVUSD students using their school email address. Workshop schedule and Zoom link below.
February 18 - Goal Setting
March 4 - Healthy Coping
March 18 - Gratitude/Self Esteem
April 1 - Healthy Relationships
April 15 - Effective Communication
May 6 - What is Mental Health/Stress Management
Zoom link is the same for each workshop. Join Zoom Meeting at the link below.
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College and Career visits are being held virtually this year. All students are welcomed to attend. Students will need to sign up for the college visit ahead of time Sign up here.
Once students are signed up, an email with the zoom link will be sent to the students. See below for the schedule of colleges visiting our campus. This is a great opportunity for students to gain knowledge about various campuses, majors and more.
Feb. 9 - Seton Hall University @1pm
Feb. 11 - University of Wyoming @ 2pm
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Virtual College Fairs
Diablos, are you interested in learning about different colleges? NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is offering 8 different college fairs for students and families. Click on the link to check out this opportunity and to sign up to attend an upcoming virtual college fair. Click here to sign up
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BigFuture Days College Fair
College Board is hosting their first-ever series of virtual college fairs called BigFuture™ Days. We encourage our sophomores and juniors to sign up for a chance to connect directly with college admissions representatives and current college students. You will have a chance to explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming, ask questions about topics you want to learn about, and take action on key college planning steps. Students can attend any event and more than one.
BigFuture Day West + Southwest
Saturday, February 6
BigFuture Day Southeast
Tuesday, February 23
BigFuture Day Northeast
Sunday, March 7
BigFuture Day Midwest
Thursday, March 11
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Interested in applying for scholarships? Please check out our MVHS Scholarship opportunity sheet below with specific scholarships available to you (requirements, deadlines, applications, etc.) as well as resources to help you find scholarships. Scholarship Info. Here
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The Pacific Coast Corvettes (PCC) club Scholarship
The Pacific Coast Corvettes (PCC) club is offering a $3,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at a high school within either the Saddleback Valley Unified School District or the Capistrano Valley Unified School District. Because PCC wishes to encourage automobile enthusiast activities and the continued advanced development of automotive technology, this scholarship supports but is not necessarily limited to that end. To be eligible to receive this scholarship grant, applicants must have been accepted by an accredited college or university, post-secondary school, or technical trade school and planning to enroll or be enrolled in at least 12 class hours per semester. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a S.T.E.A.M. major or be enrolled in an accredited technical trades school. Other qualifications being equal, preference may be given to those applications who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in automobiles and automotive related activities.
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The Mission Viejo Activities Committee- $1,000 Volunteerism Scholarship
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at a high school within either the Saddleback Valley Unified School District or the Capistrano Valley Unified School District to honor high school seniors of exceptional character and dedication to volunteerism. The applicant must be a be a United States citizen, have volunteered for at least 150 hours, of which, 25 hours of your volunteer service must be within the City of Mission Viejo to qualify for this scholarship, be able to document consistent community service hours throughout your high school career and be a current high school senior enrolling as a full time student at an accredited U.S. two or four year college/university, or a technical/trade school certified program by the fall semester following graduation.
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Mission Viejo High School
25025 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
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Saddleback Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. The district programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics equal rights and opportunities. Married, pregnant and parenting students shall have the same educational and extracurricular opportunities as all students. Expecting and parenting students retain the right to participate in any comprehensive school or educational alternative programs for which they would otherwise be eligible. The District shall promote programs that ensure that these discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities. |
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