MLM 09/16/2019

A Community of Empowered, Innovative and Engaged Citizens Mountain Lion Monday Principal's Message   Dear Families, Typically, I use this place to tell you about the wonderful things that are going on in our school.  Today, in light of recent events, I would like to address concerns that continue to arise in our local community with the use of electronic smoking devices, (e-cigarettes, vapes).  In the past few months, e-cigarette users have been affected with a severe lung illness.  Over 350 cases have been reported, including 6 deaths. Both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have issued warnings recommending that those who use e-cigarette devices refrain from using these devices while the investigation is ongoing. Patrice Harris, M.D., President of the American Medical Association says, "In light of increasing reports of e-cigarette-associated lung illnesses across the country, the AMA urges the public to avoid the use of e-cigarette products until health officials further investigate and understand the cause of these illnesses. The AMA recommends anyone who has recently used e-cigarette products to seek medical care promptly if they experience any adverse health effects, particularly coughing, shortness of breath or chest pain. The AMA also calls on physicians to make sure their patients are aware of the dangers of e-cigarettes, including toxins and carcinogens, and swiftly report any suspected cases of lung illness associated with e-cigarette use to their state or local health department." National and school data show that, as a country, we have done a remarkable job convincing youth that smoking tobacco carries great risks and harm.  When polled, youth report that they look unfavorably upon the use of tobacco for themselves and for others.  These data do not however cross over to the use of electronic smoking devices.  Youth have seen these devices advertised as smoke cessation devices, and falsely believe that they are safe.  Recent studies have shown that at many as 1 in 5 teenagers have tried an e- cigarette. Let's work together to protect our youth.  Let's enact the same prevention strategies we used for tobacco, to now protect our students from nicotine addiction, and from the unknown toxins in e-cigarettes.  Please take a moment this week to talk with your teen about the recent lung illnesses.  Discuss the addictive nature of nicotine and the control a substance can have over one's life.  Talk about the risks one takes by putting substances that have not been vetted as safe into their lungs.  We have built a positive herd mentality with respect to tobacco.  Teens don't use it, and their peers don't use it because their friends think it's foolish to do so.  Let's capture that thinking with respect to e-cigarettes and vaping.  If we work together, our students will not vape and they will convince each other not to vape, just as they convinced each other not to smoke. We can do this!  Defend the Den! To help with this conversation I have attached a discussion guide from the CDC, Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes.  I have also included a link to the CDC and their information on the Risks of E-cigarettes. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html#prevent-my-child-from-using-e-cigarettes Todd Garelick Principal Mountain View High School (520) 579-4427 Things to Know    From the MVHS Front Office, Mountain View Site Based Council will meet Wednesday, September 25th at 3:15 pm in the collaboration room. Please note that  Site Based Council is an open meeting but that a written request to speak at the Site Based Council meeting must be submitted one week prior to the meeting to the Todd Garelick. At the meeting the council will be: Holding council elections: Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary Establishing the 19-20 meeting calendar Amending Section 8.03 of bylaws Drafting a school-wide cell phone policy Parents and Students, There will be some new requirements for parking permits and off-campus passes for next year, please see below: Parking Permits: To be eligible for a parking permit for the 2019-2020 school year:  1) Meet all parking privilege expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in your first scheduled class of the day during the 4th quarter. Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 parking permit due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year. Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the during the first quarter, will have their parking permit revoked. Off-Campus Passes: To be eligible for an off-campus pass for the 2019-2020 school year:  1) Meet all off-campus pass expectations; 2) Have no more than 10 tardies in periods 2-6 during the 4th quarter. Students who are not initially eligible for a 2019-2020 off-campus pass due to tardies, may become eligible by demonstrating on-time behavior during the first quarter of the school year. Any students who has 10 or more tardies during the first quarter, will have their off-campus pass revoked for three-weeks.   All students should have their student ID with them at all times. If your student needs one, they can get one in the Bookstore.   Office Hours for Mountain View are 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM   Students and Parents - The D-wing gate is open in the morning, please pull forward to drop off your student. Students without a Zero Hour will be allowed on campus at 8:00 AM. Students arriving late after last bell will need to go to the front office to enter campus. With our increased security measures, students being picked up early need to enter the office near the library rather than the back office doors.  Please do not park in the first 10 stops in front of the JTED building. Those are reserved for the preschool. Also, please do not make any U-turns in that area. Parents: Just a friendly reminder that any ill student that needs to go home must report to the health office before calling a parent. They can call their parent from the office. We will not send passes up if parent arrives before the student reports to the health office. Student may ask their teacher for a health office pass. Parents, if your child is ill and you call them out as such, please keep them home. This will keep the germs from spreading.  A Note from the Attendance Office When a student's absence or late arrival may be excused, the parent/guardian should communicate with the Attendance Office so that the absence or late arrival will be appropriately recorded. "STUDENT ABSENCES" In order to request that an absence be excused, the parent/guardian must call and leave a message on the Attendance Line within 24 hours of the absence. The Attendance Line voicemail is available 24/7 at 520-579-4444.  "STUDENT LATE ARRIVALS" Unless excused, a student's late arrival(s) are recorded as "Unexcused Tardy/Late". If a parent/guardian would like to request that the late arrival(s) be excused, the parent/guardian must either come into the school with the student and provide the late excuse to the Front Office staff, or call the Attendance Line voicemail at 520-579-4444 and leave a "request to excuse" message for the late arrival. Please note: the Attendance Office does not contact parents/guardians regarding late arrivals. College, Career, Counseling   MVHS Parents/Guardians and Students, Parents/Guardians, As Counselors and College and Career Advisors at Mountain View High School, we understand the expense of attending college (2 and 4 year), trade and specialty schools. One of the best ways to receive aid for these schools, is through the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA provides student with access to grants (money that they don't have to pay back), work-study, and low interest loans. According to the National College Access Network, "90% of high school students who complete the FAFSA proceed directly to college, versus only 55% of students who don't complete the FAFSA."  Even if you believe you don't have a financial need that requires FAFSA completion, many scholarships require the student to have a completed FAFSA to qualify and for fund allocation. In an effort to increase FAFSA completion and inform students about the importance of completion, students will have time during summit to request their FSA ID (students will need to know their Social Security number) which is needed to complete the FAFSA. In addition, the Counseling Department and College and Career Center will be teaching FAFSA lessons to our seniors through their English class on September 24th. The College and Career Center will provide a FAFSA completion night on October 23rd, at 6pm in the Library. Parents and students need to bring their FSA ID's and 2018 tax return information. If you have any questions in regards to the FAFSA, please do not hesitate to contact the College and Career Center at 520-579-4474 or your student's counselor at 520-579-4450.   College and Career Center Lori Wray and David Barnes Please feel free to stop by, call-5794400 ext4474, or email l.a.wray@maranausd.org. Parents are invited to attend college visits!  Students are encouraged to sign up ahead of time, but may come to college visits/events as long as they have teacher/parent permission. Scholarships Voice of Democracy VFW Scholarship What makes America Great?  Audio Essay Competition-Open to 9-12 grades Grand Prize $30,000 Come into the CCC for the application!  Due Oct. 31, 2019 James Madison Award-See google classroom or stop by the CCC The Valley Foundation Scholarship-Due Feb. 28th-See google classroom or stop by the CCC EVENTS Five College Visits, One Local Stop.  Wednesday, Sept. 18th org Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, The University of Chicago Exploring College Options Sept. 19th  exploringcollegeoptions.org Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, Stanford The HEFAR Group-Sept. 24th 6:00pm in the College/Career and Life Skills Center Hispanic/Latinx College Day-Sept. 28th 10-2:00pm Click here for more info Tucson College Night-Oct. 22nd 6:30-8:30 @TCC – org or call 225-6211 3rd Annual Emergency Services Career Fair for high school students- 25th 9-11:30 at Kino Sports Complex  Contact Matt McGlone, 520-724-9309 or matt.mcglone@pima.gov Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th saccd.org Come to the CCC for more information   CCC Events An Air Force recruiter will be on campus during lunch the 3rd Monday of each month A Marine recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Tuesday. A Navy recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday. An Army recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Wednesday. An Army National Guard recruiter will be on campus during lunch every Thursday. University of Nevada, Las Vegas-Sept. 17th 6th period Embry Riddle-Sept. 18th 1st period NAU-Sept. 18th 2nd period NROTC Scholarship Presentation-Oct. 3rd – SUMMIT Please sign up ahead of time! UA College of Education-The benefits of becoming teacher and ways to help you pay-Oct. 3rd –SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time. Dartmouth College Sept. 30  10:30 The HEFAR Group  Sept. 24th 6:00.  In the College/Career Life Skills Building (This event was originally scheduled on the 10th) FAFSA Night Oct. 23 6:00pm in the Library AZ College Consortium Fair-Oct. 25th 10:58am Southern Arizona Construction Career Days-Nov. 6th and 7th www.saccd.org Come to the CCC for more information FIDM-Nov. 7th SUMMIT-Please sign up ahead of time! ASVAB –Nov. 26th-8:30am Clubs & Athletics What: Panda Express Percentage Night When: Wed. Sept. 18th 4-8pm. Where:  8140 N. Cortaro Rd                    Mention MVHS and a percentage of all sales will  go to help support the Thespian Club.           See you there!   GRAD NIGHT 2020  Do you know about MVHS Grad Night? Grad Night is a jam-packed, fun-filled "lock-in" style, safe party for Mountain View grads just after graduation. They spend the whole night in the gym and outdoor plaza with a DJ, casino tables, hypnotist, inflatables, and more. Plus, tons of food and games and prizes!  Register your Senior now to take advantage of limited-time reduced pricing. Download the form attached and turn it in to Mrs. Sims in the counselor's office. Or, visit her for a form.  Here are some ways to stay up-to-date on what's happening with Grad Night:  Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2lKYiqH Email Us: mvgradnight@hotmail.com Signup for our Email List: https://mailchi.mp/25ee21190221/mvhsgradnightemaillist   Board Members and Committee Chairs Needed!  With the turnover of "graduated" parents on our board, we are currently seeking to fill 3 out of 4 of our Board positions. MVHS PRO/Grad Night is a 501c3 organization and as such we are required to maintain an official board. If you're interested, please email Angela Chintis at mvgradnight@hotmail.com.  We are also currently seeking a Chairperson to head up the execution of Grad Night. This would entail organizing build days and overseeing decoration of the event. We currently have a great team you'd be working with and many details already taken care of. Please email Angela Chintis for more info: mvgradnight@hotmail.com

September 16th, 2019 Upcoming Events Mon. September 16th   Tues. September 17th Girls Volleyball Games @ Higley Boys Golf @ Crooked Tree  Wed. September 18th  Girls Golf vs. Tucson @ Crooked Tree              Parent Info. Night          6:30-7:30p Little Theater Thur. September 19th Boys Golf vs Buena @ Crooked Tree              Swim Meet vs. IRHS @ NW YMCA            Freshman Football vs. Tucson HS                          JV Football @ Tucson HS Fri. September 20th Varsity Football vs Tucson Sat. September 21st Mon. September 23rd Tue, September 24th Boys Golf @ Crooked Tree Girls Volleyball @ Cienega Wed. September 25th Girls Golf @ El Conquistador Thur. September 26th JV Football vs Cienega Swim Meet @ Casa Grande Girls Volleyball vs IRHS Freshman Football @ Cienega Fri. September 27th Varsity Football @ Cienega Sat. September 28th   Stay Connected Get Involved   MVHS Website MVHS Facebook MVHS Twitter Handbooks: District & School  MUSD Connection/ParentVue Online Payment System   My Lunchtray Menus Food Service Online Payment MVHS PRO   Let's Talk! Counseling Newsletters Community Flyers Az Tax Credit Donation   Get our free App!   Get Away Today     Contact Us Phone: (520) 579-4400 9th & 10th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4443 11th & 12th Grade Attendance: (520) 579-4405   Counseling: (520) 579-4450 Athletics: (520) 579-4428   Bookstore: (520) 579-4422   Monday – Thursday 8:20am to 3:10pm Friday 8:20am to 1:55pm   3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd Tucson, AZ 85742

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