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Dear Miramonte Community,
This week’s Welcome Back Spirit Week presented by our Leadership Class has been an absolute blast! We’ve had dress up days, lunch time activities, and music, games, and surprises all week long. Today we’ll all come together for our Welcome Back Rally in the gym, and tonight is our Welcome Back Dance. The dance is open to all students (free for ASB sticker holders, and $15 cash for those without), and runs from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at Miramonte. Thank you to our Leadership Class for doing such a great job this week, and helping us launch the year in such a fun and welcoming way!
Earlier this week, all teachers spent time with their classes going through our district and school safety protocols and procedures. Staff reviewed what we do during earthquakes, fires, and other emergencies so that every student and staff member is on the same page. We also completed our first school wide safety drill where we practiced our evacuation, communication, and attendance procedures during a crisis. In the event of an emergency on campus, I will communicate out to you as much information as I can as quickly as possible via ParentSquare emails, texts, and phone messages.
Lastly, I realize that not all students received their primary courses requests, and that can be stressful and frustrating. Our master schedule (number of courses offered, staffing schedule, etc) is based on student course requests from last spring. This means that we build our master schedule based on student demand and what students want and need. We receive additional funding from One-Miramonte and your contributions to help add course sections, lower class sizes, and create more AP courses, electives in the arts, and other classes that allow more students to have a great academic schedule. Like all high schools, we also know that all students won’t get all of their primary choices and will submit course request changes at the start of the year. Our counselors have been working diligently last week and this week to accommodate as many of these requests as possible. Because of their hard work, and our substantial funding via ONE-Miramonte, we have been able to ensure that the vast majority of students received their primary choices, and that alternate requests were only given when absolutely necessary. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please reach out to me.
I look forward to seeing you all next week at Back to School Night, and the week after that for our Informational Parent Nights. Have a great Friday and Go Mats!
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Dear Miramonte Families,
We hope your students are feeling settled in and enjoying their classes and activities. The calendar is full in the next few weeks, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night, Parent Information Nights, and the various parent social events. Details are on the calendar below.
We know the school year ramps up quickly, and you’ll want to stay informed as much as possible. We have several sources of school and district information, so please take a moment to make sure you are subscribed to all of them:
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Parent Square - email communication from AUHSD and MHS Administration. If you are not receiving communications through Parent Square, please contact Danielle Warford with your name, email address, student’s name, and student’s grade.
- The Parents’ Club - the weekly Matador News and periodic class newsletters. If you received this Matador News directly to your inbox, then you are already signed up for this. If another parent or guardian in your family would like to receive these Parents’ Club emails, please reply to this email with your name, email address, student’s name, and student’s grade.
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Social Media - reminders and other information on the Parents’ Club Instagram and Facebook pages. Also, check out the MHS Social Media Directory.
- The Parents' Club website - check out our newly-revamped website with information about the Parents' Club and what we do, as well as many helpful links.
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Warmly,
Meredith Moss and Corrine Dugan
Chair and President, MHS Parents' Club
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August 19: Welcome Back Dance; 7:00-9:30 p.m.; MHS Gym
August 22: Deadline to drop a class
August 25: Back to School Night; 5:30-8:00 p.m.
August 30:
- Class of 2024 Parent Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
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Class of 2025 Parent Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
September 1:
- Class of 2026 Parent Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
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Class of 2023 Parent Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
September 4: Deadline to order Mats Merch and class t-shirts
September 4: Deadline to register for the October 15 PSAT
September 5: Holiday; No school
September 7: Club Day for students
September 7: AUHSD Governing Board Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; District office
September 12: Athletic Boosters Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; MHS Library
September 17: Class of 2023 Parent Socials
September 19-23: Homecoming Week
September 22: Class of 2025 Dads' Social
Septenber 24: Homecoming Dance; 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.; MHS Gym
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Announcements &
Volunteer Opportunites
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Can you help? Just a few spots left! Sign up today.
Miramonte parents, we need your help with the Welcome Back Dance on Friday, August 19. Let's help the school make this first dance a smashing success by filling up the donations of time and goods ASAP! If you can help at the dance or donate items, please sign up at this link.
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2022-23 Miramonte High School Student Directory | |
Directory Artwork Contest for MHS Students
Miramonte students who love to draw, design, and create are invited to submit an original piece for the cover of this year's directory. Drawings, digital creations, sketches, captured images, etc. are all welcome. The directory parent volunteers will judge all submissions and select the winner. The winner will receive a $100 gift card!
Artwork Submission Details:
- Should be high resolution so it will show well on an 8.5 x 11 page
- Artwork must be submitted digitally
- Do not include the word "directory" on the artwork
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Deadline to submit is Saturday, August 27
Please send artwork submissions and questions to Michelle Kohr, Directory Chair.
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Now Selling Directory Ads!
Advertise your business in this year's directory and reach over 2,200 Miramonte families, teachers, and staff. We’ll also thank your business in an upcoming issue of the Matador News! Please feel free to pass this advertising opportunity along to other businesses that may be interested.
Full-color ads in our 100% digital directory are available in three sizes:
- Full page (8” x 10”), $400
- Half page (8” x 5”), $300
- Quarter page (4” x 5”), $200
The deadline for purchase: Friday, September 2.
Any questions or need help with an ad? Contact Jeanne Mao, Directory Ad Chair.
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Parent Information Night
Please plan to attend the Parent Information Night for your student's class. Important class-specific information will be presented by our Administration, counseling department, Parents' Club, class Parent Advisors, and many more.
Tuesday, August 30:
- Class of 2024 Parents: 6:00 p.m.; in the MHS Library
- Class of 2025 Parents: 7:00 p.m.; in the MHS Theater
Thursday, September 1:
- Class of 2026 Parents: 6:00 p.m. in the MHS Library
- Class of 2023 Parents: 7:00 p.m. in the MHS Theater
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Are you still doing your back-to-school shopping? When you shop at smile.amazon.com, a percentage of your purchase is donated to Miramonte Parents' Club when you select "Miramonte High School Parents' Club Inc." as your charity of choice.
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Athletic PE
All 10th and 11th grade Fall athletes who plan to participate in Athletic PE must submit a contract and weekly timesheets to the Athletic PE box in the counseling office by Friday, August 26, to be enrolled in the class. Questions? Contact Mr. John Grigsby.
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DOUBLE DOWN!
There is no better bet you can make than to double down on your student’s Miramonte education through your employer’s matching program. It doesn’t cost you anything, and it helps fund Miramonte’s world-class education. If you have donated already this year, click the button below to connect to Double Your Donation and see if your employer offers a match. Any problems or questions? Just email Julie Mercer and she can help you through the process. And if you haven’t made your donation yet this year, you can use the link below to give to ONE-Miramonte. Thank you for your support of our school!
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It’s been so great seeing our students on campus these past two weeks and we hope your students have enjoyed meeting their teachers!
As some of you may know, Carolyn Vasicek is moving on to pursue a career outside of public education in health and wellness coaching. We were so fortunate to get to know Ms. Vasicek last year, and she enjoyed the opportunity to get to be a Matador. It's a bittersweet goodbye, but we truly wish her nothing but the best.
Ms. Vasicek has been helping out at the start of this school year, but officially moved this past Wednesday, August 17. We have hired a new counselor who will be announced soon, but that person's start date is currently not firm. In the interim, the counselors will be dividing Ms. Vasicek's caseload between them and you should feel free to reach out to the counselor that corresponds to your last name for support.
Low - Sy should contact Ms. Erika Vasquez
Fin - Lov and T - Wal should contact Ms. Ellen Conners
A - Fil and Wam - Z should contact Ms. Rebecka Zielinski
We sincerely thank Ms. Vasicek for her time and dedication, we will miss her deeply but are excited for her future!
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Schedule Changes:
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The deadline to add a class is Monday, August 22.
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The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on the student's transcript is Friday, October 7.
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Counselors and the College and Career Center will start senior presentations on Wednesday, August 24, during Academy to go over secondary planning and the college application process. Shortly after, counselors will begin meeting individually with seniors to discuss their post-high school plans!
If your student asked their counselor for a letter of recommendation, both the student and parent brag sheets are due Thursday, September 1. As a reminder, these brag sheets are only accessible by counselors and are not visible to teachers.
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PSAT REGISTRATION INFORMATION - for sophomores and juniors
Test date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Where: Miramonte High School
Deadline: last day to register is Sunday, September 4
Fee: $30.00
Register here: Register for the October 15 PSAT
Questions: Please email Selina Cortez
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This week as the days heated up, the Wellness Center became a very popular place to hang out and keep cool! Students are welcome and encouraged to hang out before school, after school, and during lunch and brunch. The Wellness Center is housed in the Miramonte Student Union, and we are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day. During the school day we are available for drop-ins and offer the following services:
- Individual and Group Counseling with a Wellness Counselor
- 15-minute Cool Downs if a student is stressed during the school day and needs a space to regroup before heading back to class
- Lunch Activities to build community and connection
- First Aid and Health Supplies
Next week, we will be welcoming all of our 9th graders to the Wellness Center. During their PE classes, they will come by for a short presentation and tour and the opportunity to meet our staff. If you have a first-year student be sure and ask them about it!
To refer a student to meet with a Wellness Center counselor, please click here. Anyone can refer a student: parents, teachers, peers, or the student themselves. Sometimes a referral results in a one-time check-in, and sometimes a student chooses to have weekly meetings with one of our counselors. We are here to help and support all students!
Questions? You can email us or call us at (925) 280-3936.
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If you missed the initial Mats Merch ordering, not to worry--the online store is now reopen! The Mats Merch Fan Shop is open through Sunday, September 4. These orders will be delivered to the purchaser's home on Wednesday, September 21, or soon after. Order at the Mats Merch Fan Shop link below. | |
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Class Activity Fund Donation
We hope you had a chance to make your Class Activities Fund donation during registration. This donation goes directly into your student's class account and helps to fund class events for your student's class, including Junior Prom, Senior Ball, and Grad Night. To make your donation, please click on the button for your student's class level at this link.
Class T-Shirts
Another - and last! - chance to purchase class t-shirts! Your Matador will definitely want a class t-shirt to show off their class spirit at rallies and other class events. Purchase your student's shirt by Sunday, September 4, at this link.
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Class of 2026
Save the date for our Parents' Social on Saturday, October 1. More details to come.
Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information regarding the Class of 2026.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2026 Parent Advisors
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Parents, please encourage your students to attend the Welcome Back Dance tonight, Friday, August 19! | |
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