MVHS Diablos
Weekly Newsletter
March 26, 2021
Important Information


April 5th - April 9th - Spring Recess (NO School)

June 3rd - Graduation Day (Details to follow)
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.
FREE Tutoring provided by MVHS Teachers

MVHS is excited to announce that we are currently 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).  
2020-2021 Yearbook - Price Increase April 1st
Buy your MVHS yearbook NOW! This year's book is just like all other years and is inclusive of all the athletics, arts, activities and academics that are happening during this school year. Even though we are in a unique situation, our Diablos have not stopped creating, performing, excelling, and winning.

Here is the breakdown of what the 2021 edition of the El Viejo Yearbook will contain:
- 15 pages of our arts programs
- 23 pages of activities
- 45 pages to celebrate our Seniors
- 61 pages of athletics
- And much much more!

And for the first time ever our yearbook will also include graduation photos! We are so excited to finally present this event in our yearbook!
Order early to reserve your copy. Visit our MVHS Web Store to purchase a yearbook before the price increases on 4/01/21 and 6/01/21.

Get your SVUSD Chromebooks for CAASPP Testing! 

All students in 11th & 12th grade MUST use a SVUSD issued Chromebook to take the upcoming State mandated test. If you are a JUNIOR or SENIOR and have not checked out a SVUSD Chromebook, please come by the Library to get one! The Library is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.

LAST NAME       WEEK to CHECKOUT CHROMEBOOK
A-G                      Monday March 15th through Friday March 19th
H-O                      Monday March 22nd through Friday March 26th
P-Z                       Monday March 29th through Friday April 2nd

Parent or Guardian must fill out the Chromebook checkout Agreement before check-out, go to:
Chromebook Checkout Here. It takes 10 seconds or less to complete!

*You do not need to bring a copy of the form to receive your Chromebook.

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Takamiya at takamiyap@svusd.org.
Food Services Information

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. Special item this week will be a water bottle.

These meals include hot lunches "to go" and a frozen breakfast for the next day. 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. Just added, a new 7th meal which includes apple crisps, whole apple, gold rush juice, sunbutter, crunch bar, cinnamon raisin bagel. This will be given on Tuesday and Thursday and Distance 7th meal will be an additional frozen entrée given on Monday.
 
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 Mondays between 9:00-10:00 a.m. to receive 3 days of breakfast and 3 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional).
 
Distance Learning Students – If you are currently enrolled in 100% Distance Learning, you can come to campus on Mondays between 11:30-12:30 p.m. to pick up 5 frozen breakfasts and 5 frozen lunches (white/chocolate milk is offered, but optional).

**Remember that All meals are FREE to ALL students.
Seniors - Class of 2021
Custom Foil Name on Yearbook

SENIORS ONLY! Don't miss out on having a custom cover printed on your last yearbook at MVHS. You can have your name printed in gold foil on the cover of your yearbook by going to the MVHS web store and purchasing the Custom Gold Foil Name. Deadline for ordering is April 11, 2021.

Graduation Cap & Gown

Attention all Seniors,

We are now one week away from the graduation order deadline! 
 
If you have already placed your order for your cap and gown package and other graduation essentials, thank you very much. You can quit reading this message right here.
 
If you HAVE NOT placed your order, please visit www.jostens.com and place your order now.

If you do not place your order by MARCH 31st, exact size availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please order now to make sure you receive the correct size.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly by visiting www.jostens.com/help.
 
Let’s go class of 2021!
Entertainment
MVHS Drama presents "Stranded in Cyberspace", a selection of one acts directed by MVHS IB students. This virtual production airs Friday March 26 and Saturday March 27 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be Purchased Here.
Athletics
LIVESTREAM Access to MVHS Games (MVHS Stadium & Pool)

As we begin to hold athletic events on our campus, please be reminded that we are still required to follow CDPH guidance, which continues to limit attendance at on campus events. We are, however, equipped to livestream our home games that take place in our stadium and pool. By subscribing to the NFHS Network, you will have the ability to watch MVHS athletes compete in those facilities. Subscribe by clicking here.
Activities & Clubs
NHS - Free Peer Tutoring to Students

NHS Peer Tutoring is every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-2pm online and anyone can drop in! Come meet with Juniors and Seniors who can help with all subjects including foreign language, visual and performing arts, and CTE courses. If you have questions or want to work with a specific student, contact the NHS Advisor at Lisa.Goins@svusd.org. 

Classes
SVUSD Virtual Academy - Early College Program

There is an exciting new opportunity for students to start their college and career path early! SVUSD has partnered with Saddleback Community College for students to begin working on their Certificate of Achievement in one of two pathways: Business or  Cybersecurity. This means that students can simultaneously work towards completing both high school graduation and college certificate requirements.

The second ECP cohort starts next Fall! For more information on this opportunity complete the interest application by April 1st. Completing the interest application ensures you will be invited to the informational webinar scheduled on April 14th.
Join Yearbook!

Now looking for our 2021-2022 staff! 

Some awesome things about yearbook:
  • Be a part of history! You are creating a book that your peers will keep forever!
  • A-G Art Credit
  • Looks great on college applications!
  • Tons of fun and make lots of friends!

Fill out the the application linked here by April 16, 2021. Application Here

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Trench at samantha.trench@svusd.org.
Guidance & Counseling

Counselor Connection

Please click on the below link to access the latest Counselor Connection Newsletter presented by the MVHS Guidance Department.
Summer School Information

MVHS guidance staff have evaluated student records for graduation tracking. Most students are on track and DO NOT need to attend Summer School. However, students with a grade of D may want to retake a class if it is an A-G required course and are planning on applying to a four year university straight after high school. Students who received an F in a class will also need to make up that course if it is a graduation requirement .
 
There are 3 different programs SVUSD uses during the summer and each of those programs have specific details, we’ve created these SLIDES to help guide you and refer you to the district's summer school website for more details on each program, applications and more. 
 
  • SVUSD Credit Recovery (college prep) Science 
  • Pacific Coast High School -PCHS (college prep)
  • ACCESS Program (high school credit only)

To access applications directly click here.

Please contact your Guidance Technician if you are unsure what course or program to sign up for.

A-Go    Maryann Brady  bradym@svusd.org          
Gr-N    Gloria Alvarez     alvarezg@svusd.org          
O-Z      Jennifer Boucher boucherj@svusd.org

Social Emotional Learning Workshops Available For Students

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.
 
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.

College Information

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.
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 between Feb. 28th - May 2nd. 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
BigFuture Days College Fair

BigFuture has seen a great deal of interest from students and educators in their first-ever virtual BigFuture™ Days college fairs, so they rescheduled them for later this spring to ensure a positive and successful experience for all attendees.
Here are the new dates:
BigFuture Day West + Southwest is on Tuesday, March 30
BigFuture Day Midwest is on Sunday, April 18
BigFuture Day Southeast is on Thursday, April 29
If you or your students are already registered for these events, you don't need to do anything to update registration.
If you haven't registered yet, there is still time. Go to cb.org/bigfuturedays to register and learn more!  
Scholarship Information
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

MLG’s Annual “Never Stop Learning” High School Scholarship
 
Eligibility:
·        All high school seniors residing in Orange County, CA
·        Must be planning on attending an accredited university or community college in the U.S.
How to Apply:
·        Submit a 750-word essay answering the following questions: If you could change one thing with the justice system, what would it be and how would you change it?
·        Send all submissions to scholarship@mlgaplc.com
Financial Award:
·        1st place- $1,000, lunch with MLG principal Jonathan Michaels, one year mentorships with Jonathan Michaels, and attend a civil jury trial
·        2nd place- $500
·        3rd place- $250
Timing:
·        Submissions due March 31, 2021
·        Winners announced May 31, 2021
 
For more information on this scholarship, please visit mlgaplc.com/scholarship/.
Orange County Women’s Soccer League (OCWSL) Scholarship

Offers $500.00 scholarships to high school women graduates to further their education. The annual scholarship is funded by proceeds from the league’s annual tournaments. They are committed to giving back to the community and are proud to offer the scholarship when all sports (youth and adult) were paused due to the pandemic this past year. Applications are due by April 15th including a typed essay of 500 words or less explaining: “How Soccer has made an impact in my life”, one letter of recommendation from a coach or Athletic Director, and a copy of your high school transcript. The application can be found here: Scholarship Application 2021. For more information about the league, please visit www.ocwsl.org.
2021 SCAG Scholarship Program

Applications are now available for the 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program! The 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program offers a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school seniors or community college students from the SCAG region (and potentially two additional scholarship awards that are not tied to a specific county but may be awarded at the Regional Council’s discretion) who may be pursuing careers in public service.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a resident within the SCAG region, enrolled as a high school senior or community college student, have at least a 3.0 GPA and be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must complete an application form and submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript. All materials for the 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program must be submitted electronically by Friday, April 23th.

For more information on both of these opportunities, visit scag.ca.gov/students
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Mission Viejo High School
25025 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 837-7722
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