MVHS Diablos
Weekly Bulletin
October 8, 2021
Mark your Calendar

Oct. 11 - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students. See Bell Schedule below.

Oct. 12 - PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. in the MVHS MPR

Nov. 11 - Veterans' Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Important Information
MVHS Bell Schedule Week of 10/11/21

Monday 10/11 - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 10/12 - Periods 0,2,4,6
Wednesday 10/13 - Periods 1,3,5
Thursday 10/14 - Periods 0,2,4,6
Friday 10/15 - Periods 1,3,5
Panorama Social Emotional Learning Survey

As you may already be aware, Saddleback Valley Unified School District has developed a district wide focus on social emotional learning. The Panorama Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey will provide us with insights into the students’ social emotional skills as they relate to their academics and give us an opportunity to learn about the effectiveness of various social emotional learning strategies that we have implemented. 
From October 4-22, students in grades 3-12 will participate in a brief survey to better understand these concepts and to reflect on their skill sets. 
The responses to this survey will be completely confidential, and all the information gathered will be exclusively used by SVUSD with all privacy laws enforced. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact your school principal. The attached letter was included in the Annual Notification to Parents, however, we wanted to provide you with another opportunity to review it prior to the survey administration. If you do not wish for your child to complete this survey, please complete the attached form.



Como ya sabrán, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Saddleback Valley ha desarrollado un enfoque a nivel del distrito en el aprendizaje socioemocional. La encuesta de aprendizaje socioemocional de Panorama (Social Emotional Learning o SEL en inglés) nos brindará información sobre las habilidades socioemocionales de los estudiantes a medida que se relacionan con asuntos académicos y nos dará la oportunidad de aprender sobre la efectividad de varias estrategias de aprendizaje socioemocional que hemos implementado. 
Del 4 al 22 de octubre, los estudiantes de 3er a 12vo grado participarán en una breve encuesta para comprender de mejor manera estos conceptos y reflexionar sobre sus habilidades. 
Las respuestas a esta encuesta serán completamente confidenciales y toda la información recopilada será utilizada exclusivamente por SVUSD con todas las leyes de privacidad en vigor. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre la administración de la encuesta, no duden en comunicarse con el director de su escuela. Si desea que su hijo no complete esta encuesta, llene el formulario adjunto. 
Diablo Learning Centers

The time is now! Our Diablo Learning Centers are open and available to all students. Designed to provide you with a quiet place to study, the Diablo Learning Centers are open before school, during school, and after school. If you need additional help with math, visit room 321 during 6th period or room 209 after school on Wednesdays. Please review the attached Diablo Learning Centers flyer for more information on dates and times.
Attention all IB Juniors & Seniors

IB Exams are now available for purchase on the MVHS Webstore (link here). You will only purchase the number of exams that you are taking this school year. The deadline to purchase these is November 1, 2021. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Hanneman in room 206 during tutorial or the front office after lunch.
2022 Advanced Placement Exams Sales Information

AP Exams will be administered May 3, 2022 through May 12, 2022. Exams are only available for students who are currently enrolled in the specific AP course. This year MVHS is using Total Registration for AP Exam purchases. The cost of exams is $104 each. They will not be purchased through the MVHS WebStore. Please use the link below.


The deadline to purchase AP Exams without incurring a $40 late fee is November 10, 2021.

If you have questions regarding AP exams, please check with your AP teacher. 
For more information regarding AP Exams, please visit the MVHS Guidance Website or College Board website at https://ap.collegeboard.org. 
Food Service K-12 - Meals will be provided to ALL students free of charge again this school year and for the foreseeable future! While families are not required to complete a meal application to access these free meals, they are encouraged to complete one to qualify for the additional benefits associated with this eligibility (P-EBT card, reduction in fees for bus passes, home internet access, utilities, and AP/SAT/PSAT testing). The application remains a required document to view in the data confirmation process. Our online application program has changed this school year. We are using Titan School Solutions. The link to access the online application remains on the food service homepage, http://educafe.svusd.org.

Secondary Service - We WILL be using the POS computer system at both Intermediate and High Schools. Students will sanitize their hands and then proceed through service lines (speed lines or kiosks) as they have prior to COVID. They will make their food selections and then enter their student ID number into a pin pad to be processed. Breakfast will be served at morning snack break and lunch at lunch break. We will not be selling any items a la carte to start out the year. 

PLEASE NOTE: Water is not being given out or sold by SVUSD food services this year. Lunches will include either milk or juice, but drinks are not available to purchase separately. MVHS does have a filtered water filling station located in the library for all students to use.

Extra items being added to high school lunches on Wednesdays will be either chips, cookie or rice crispy treat.
Upcoming Events

SMCHS Annual College Fair

Wednesday, October 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm, SM Moiso Pavilion (Gym) and Grotto (outside).

All grades invited (students and parents)
More information can be found on this LINK

Athletics
Mask Requirement - Indoor Sports

The health and safety of SVUSD students, staff, and the community is of the highest priority to the SVUSD. The District continues to follow the guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). Guidance will be updated as the situation evolves. The current guidance still requires masks to be worn indoors at all times in SVUSD schools for all students and visitors. This requirement includes all indoor athletic contests and will be enforced on the MVHS campus.
Digital Ticketing - GoFan

Mission Viejo High School is now using digital ticketing for all varsity athletic events where a ticket is required for entry (Football, Volleyball, Basketball). Avoid lines at the door by purchasing your tickets in advance. Once you have completed your transaction, you will receive an email receipt. You will redeem your tickets when you arrive at the entrance gate on the night of the event (do not redeem your ticket until you have arrived at the entrance gate). Please click here to purchase tickets for upcoming games.

Boys Lacrosse conditioning starts this week and continues through the winter. Weight Room, conditioning and field work to get new players ready for the spring season. Contact Coach Muller for details. Mmuller.diabloslax@gmail.com

Entertainment
Congratulations Marching Band & Color Guard

Congratulations to the MVHS Marching Band and Color Guard on receiving 1st place in their division in the Western Band Association competition this past weekend. They also received 1st place in 4 out of 5 Caption Awards: General Effect, Music, Auxiliary and Percussion! Way to start your season off!
Comedy Sportz Match


Join us for a Comedy Sportz Match on Friday 10/8 in the PAT at 7 pm 
Guidance
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops

Our Counseling team has partnered with Western Youth Services to provide Virtual Interactive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops for students after school. Each workshop (4) will be approximately 1 hour on specific Thursdays (Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec 9) throughout the semester from 4-5pm. Attendance is open to all SVUSD students using their school email address.

Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 943 6016 2604
Passcode: MVHS21

October 21st  4-5pm- Time Management/Organization
 
November 18th  4-5pm - Mindful vs Mindful
 
December 9th  4-5pm - Stress Management

***Flyer with additional details attached here.
Military Service

Are you interested in learning more about the military? Make sure to check-out the guidance counseling calendar on the Mission Viejo High School website to see when different branches of the military will be visiting our campus during lunch. 
College Information
College Visits

The following colleges will be visiting us this week either in-person or virtually: University of Utah, Loyola University in Chicago, University of Oklahoma, Baylor University, Portland State University, and Biola University. See the guidance counseling calendar on our school website for details.

Students should report to room 201 to attend a college visit. 
College and Financial Aid Application

Hey seniors, the Cal State and financial aid application is officially open for the fall of 2022. If you have questions, see your guidance counselor!
The Orange County Department of Education is pleased to announce virtual College and Career Discovery Fairs on the afternoons of October 19, 20, and 21 for all high school students, educators, and families.

Reasons to attend:
  • Align college choices with career interests
  • Communicate live with college representatives
  • Choose from 72 colleges from California, the USA, and the world
  • Discover how to save on tuition
  • Consider an international degree that is accepted globally 

 Beginning September 27, click here to register!
Community Service Opportunities
Beach Clean-up

The Orange County Junior Anglers Club is hosting a beach cleanup. There will be some buckets and trash pickers available but it is recommended to bring water and sunscreen.

Where: Newport Sportfishing , 309 Palm street
When: October 10, 2021
Time: 9am-12pm
What: Beach Cleanup 
Job Opportunities
Farmakis Farms - Christmas Tree Farm

Farmakis Farms is currently hiring for Christmas Tree season which runs from November 26th – December 20th. Please see attached flyer here for details.

MVHS Quick Links
Mission Viejo High School
25025 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
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.