THUNDERBOLT NEWS
December 2020
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12/16 -12/18
Finals
12/16 -12/18
1/2 Day Dismissal 1:00PM
12/21 -1/1
No School
Winter Break
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Dear Mica Mountain Families,
I hope all of you had a fantastic and safe Thanksgiving. We are in the final weeks of the first semester and at high school, first semester grades are final on December 18th. Please login to PowerSchool at https://ps.vail.k12.az.us/public/home.html to find up to date grades for your child.
This winter break, we are offering a Winter Credit Recovery opportunity for most of our classes. If a student’s final semester grade is between 50-59% in a class, they can sign up for Winter Credit Recovery and make up the credit without taking the entire class over. Please contact Amy Kuhn at kuhna@vailschooldistrict.org for information.
Final Exams for this semester will be conducted Remotely at specific times below. Regardless of your schedule, ALL students will take their finals REMOTELY on these days and times below. For finals week, we will have regular schedules on Monday & Tuesday and all students will login remotely for their finals on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See the schedule below.
Monday, December 14th
Regular Hybrid Schedule
On Campus: Thunder
Independent Learning: Bolts & Mountain
Tuesday, December 15th
Regular Hybrid Schedule
On Campus: Bolts
Independent Learning: Thunder & Mountain
Wednesday, December 16th
Everyone Remote
Final Exams Taken Remotely through Schoology
Zero Hour (7:40-8:40)
Period 3 (9:00-11:00)
Period 4 (11:05-1:00)
Thursday, December 17th
Everyone Remote
Final Exams Taken Remotely through Schoology
Period 2 (9:00-11:00)
Period 6 (11:05-1:00)
Friday, December 18th
Everyone Remote
Final Exams Taken Remotely through Schoology
Period 1 (9:00-11:00)
Period 5 (11:05-1:00)
Have a safe Holiday Season. We are Mica Mountain!!!!
Sincerely,
Nemer Hassey
Principal
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Mica Mountain High School is named after Mica Mountain which is a 8,668-foot peak in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park in Pima County, Arizona, about 20 miles east of Tucson. It is the highest point of the park and the highest point in the Rincon Mountains. Mica Mountain is visible from the beautiful campus of Mica Mountain High School.
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Mica Mountain Food Drive collected over 2,000 food items that will benefit St. Rita in the Desert Roman Catholic Church. We made it a contest between departments and the department with the least amount of items donated got pied in the face. Thank you to our Thunderbolt staff and families for donations and participation. |
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Thank you to Mr. Darling, Mr. Patterson, Ms. Rivera and Ms. Neumann for participating.
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SchooLinks is now available to students. The counselors will officially roll it out in January, but we encourage students to start discovering all of the features it has to offer now. Go to https://app.schoolinks.com and log on with your google account.
Class of 2022: Assessing Your Possibilities
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If you took the PSAT in October, look for an email from College Board on Monday, December 7th about accessing your scores.
- Continue updating your Raise.me account. It is important to update your achievements and volunteer hours regularly so you have an accurate resumé upon graduation.
- Utilize websites and apps for the phone for test prep for the ACT and SAT.
- Communicate with your teachers if you need assistance in any class.
Class of 2023: Focus on the Goal
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If you took the PSAT in October, look for an email from College Board on Monday, December 7th about accessing your scores.
- Update your portfolio on Raise.me.
- Stay active in clubs or sports and start seeking out leadership roles.
- Communicate with your teachers if you need assistance in any class.
Class of 2024: Make a Commitment to Graduate
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If you took the PSAT in October, look for an email from College Board on Monday, December 7th about accessing your scores.
- Focus on your academics and give forth the effort to excel in every class.
- Communicate with your teachers if you need assistance in any class.
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SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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The Special Services department at Mica Mountain High School is home to a variety of student support services including Life Skills and Inclusion, Resource, and Vocational Training. Our department works with students and families to allow them to access academia at their level, learn skills that will serve them in their adult lives including career building and independent living, as well as develop their character as individuals.
“When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower”
- Alexander Den Heijer
This department believes in and operates using ‘Our Common Language’. These guiding principles place students at the center of our world, focusing on meeting students' needs in the life skills classroom, in the general education classroom and in their transition to life beyond high school using targeted peer and adult support; All while assuming our students’ competence.
“When we assume that students can learn and participate, we expand possibilities and open doors for growth.”
-Our Common Language
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The joy of December is upon us! As families begin to prepare for the holiday season, don’t forget to slow down and take time for each other. Distractions can often get in the way of true family time. This month we invite your family to complete yet, another Family Dare. We challenge you to put technology away and focus on each other.
**As a reminder, 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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FINE ARTS- Piano, Steel Drums & Choir |
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It just got real, Thunderbolts! Pianos have been set up and are in use every day. Pan Thunder is ready to go! Let the Thunder Roll! Voces Fulminis has never been stronger, especially with our concert piano! Look for our Drama department to present Mica Mountain's first theatre performance!
Go, Bolts!
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College Bound Bolts
Time Management, It’s Important!
Development of good time management skills is one of most important accomplishments of successful high school students. Time management is more important now than ever. In order to be most successful at hybrid and remote learning, students to have a good grasp of self-imposed time management skills and discipline. Students who at good at managing their time learn more effectively, and often avoid unnecessary stress, frustration, and poor grades. Fine-tuning effective time management skills during high school can lead to more confidence and the development of necessary life skills beyond high school. Implementing some of the following suggestions will help immensely.
Start a Daily To-Do List - Start each day with a list of what you need to accomplish. Put the most important tasks at the top and tackle them first. Gather any items you may need (projects, supplies, forms, etc.). If you don’t complete every item on your list simply add it to the next day’s to-do list. Reward yourself if you accomplish everything on your list!
Set Reminders for Yourself – Use a whiteboard to list your tasks (wipe away each task completed). Use post-it notes. Send email reminders to yourself. Set alarms on your phone. Use the electronic calendar (with reminders) on your computer. Use an agenda and refer to it frequently.
Know Your Personal Limits - Be honest, have you over-extended yourself? It’s okay to say "no”. Don’t allow yourself to get involved in more activities than you can handle, even if your friends are pushing you. Knowing your limits and sticking to them will go a long way in keeping your to-do list a manageable size and keeping your stress levels to a minimum.
Bring your work with you - If you find yourself with extra time while riding in the car or bus to a game, or waiting for an appointment, you can get some work done. If you have an upcoming test or assignment due, bring along your work wherever you go. You can use free time at lunch to study (have a friend quiz you). Instead of reaching for your phone to check your social media accounts use your time more wisely and catch up on homework. Just a few minutes here and there will quickly add up and give you more time for other things, like sleeping!
Create a Dedicated Study Time and Create a Weekly Schedule - Set up periods of time devoted only to homework or studying. Find your most productive time of day, a time when you know you’re most efficient. Shut off your phone and email until after your work is done. Don’t allow yourself to be sidetracked during your dedicated study time. Remember to also schedule some time to relax!
Don’t Procrastinate - Don’t put off important tasks. Procrastination can quickly put your schedule in disarray and lead to stress. Spread your work into manageable segments over several days, and stick to that schedule, you will find yourself more relaxed.
Get 8-10 Hours of Sleep - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours each night. Getting enough sleep is important to help recharge your mind so you can perform at peak and have the energy needed to stay on track the next day. Use your master schedule to mark a cut-off time for homework each night as well as a set bedtime. Following this routine will help make sure you have time to unwind at the end of each day and get the sleep you need. Time is one of the most important resources of an active high school student. Students who learn to manage it well often find that they can accomplish more in less time, which permits more free time. More free time allows you to focus, de-stress, make better decisions and take advantage of more opportunities. Good time management can improve many aspects of your life.
Dainah L. Graham
TASA Counselor
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MMHS Parent Teacher Organization |
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MMHS PTO would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our staff, parents, and community members for all of the fabulous donations for our holiday decorating! Thank you for making Mica Mountain’s first holiday season so special!
Upcoming Events:
Please join us for our next PTO meeting via Zoom
Our Staff Holiday Luncheon is quickly approaching. If you would like to contribute, be on the lookout for a SignUpGenius!
Show your Thunderbolt spirit this holiday season!
We have some great Thunderbolt jewelry in stock. Perfect for stocking stuffers and gifts! Get yours today!
Find us on Facebook:
Mica Mountain PTO for information about how to join the PTO, meetings, and news!
Happy Holidays!
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*** Thank you, thank you, thank YOU! ***
Thank you for your wonderfully kind and generous Christmas and Holiday decorations and donations!!! We are so excited to decorate Mica Mountain for our FIRST holiday season! Woohoo! Thank you so much for blessing us with an outpouring of love and generosity, WOW!!!
Thank you to our THUNDEROUS and AMAZING Bolt PTO and VOLUNTEERS! YOU are INCREDIBLE!!!
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Please be on the lookout for an opportunity to thank our teachers and staff by donating items for our holiday staff luncheon in this month.
Thank you Terry Newman and Rita Ranch Automotive and Tire for your sponsorship to Mica Mountain!!!
Have a safe, healthy and happy Holiday season!
Amy Burton,
Volunteer Coordinator
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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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