Recruitment Fair Saturday 02/20/2015 at MHHS

Lammersville School District is HIRING for the 2016-2017 School Year!  Due to continued increased growth, MHHS and the K-8 schools in our district are looking for credentialed teachers, clerical staff, custodians, campus supervisors/security, and special education instructional aides.  We invite all interested to our first annual recruitment fair!  Come with your resume, and be ready to learn more about the jobs available, and be ready to apply for your next job in one of the highest performing districts in this area!  See the flyer below for more information.

Military Recruiters

On occasion, MHHS has the opportunity to host recruiters from the U.S. Armed Forces on our campus.  This week recruiters were on campus and set up a booth during lunch time for students to be able to learn a bit more about opportunities to serve in the military, and how service in the armed forces can benefit them in their educational pursuits.  Recruiters on our campus are active duty military personnel, and help students to understand the kinds of careers and educational opportunities students can get through the armed forces.  This week's visitors were from the United States Army.

Army recruiters will return next month and will be bringing the Army's "IS-4 interactive semi trailer" where students learn about much more than just Army careers.  Army recruiters interact with students and talk about the importance of their education, college college and careers, and respect for themselves and others.  If you are interested in coming to check it out, the interactive display will be here on February 10th at lunch time.  

     We look forward to visits from other branches of the military, as well as recruiters and visitors from colleges, universities, and trade schools that will be of interest to students as they prepare themselves for the world of post-high school training, college, and careers.  

Women in STEM

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, in connection with the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, have a program that may be of interest to our families.  Science on Saturday (SOS) is a series of science lectures for middle and high school students. Each topic highlights cutting-edge science occurring at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The talks are presented by leading LLNL science researchers supported by master high school science teachers. These presentations are offered in several locations.  Admission is free of charge. Seating is on a first come basis. Below is a posting of the current series that highlights Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Curriculum Fair

Did you know that course selections for next school year are fast approaching?  New this year at MHHS is our first annual Curriculum Fair.  On January 21st, all of our academic department, and special programs will be setting up booths in the large gym where students will be able to see the course offerings for next school year, talk to teachers, and learn more about the kinds of classes and programs available here at MHHS.  All students will attend this fair during the school day during their Social Studies classes.  Parents are invited to come take a look at our programs as well.  The Curriculum Fair will be open to incoming Freshmen and their parents, as well as our current 9th-11th grade students and their parents between 5:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. on January 21st in the Large Gym and the Small Gym.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Co-Ed Swim Team, Boys Volleyball

MHHS is preparing to have its first Co-Ed Swim Team, and Boys Volleyball team!  Pre-Season conditioning and workouts will be starting soon, and we want to make sure everyone who wants to participate can get the paperwork ready to play and compete!  If your student is interested, have them follow this link:  Swimming and Volleyball Survey.  There will also be a student meeting on Friday January 15th at Lunch time for additional information about both teams.
See you in the pool and on the court!

Public Library Survey

SSJCPL Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library (Mountain House Library) is interested in the community’s opinion about how they can better serve residents in the area.  Please take a few minutes and fill out their survey.  Citizens that complete a survey and give an email address will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AllLibEng

PTA Student Leadership Opportunity

Students are valuable members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. As full voting members, they share their perspectives on current issues, voice their concerns and provide insights during the meetings they attend.  Volunteer service as a member on the board provides students with an opportunity to further develop leadership skills within the framework and organizational structure of the California State PTA.

California State PTA is now accepting applications for students to serve on our state board. Student board members must be at least 16 years of age and no more than 19 years of age by July 1, 2016.  Selected students would serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

Please share with your student communities as soon as possible.

Links to download the guidelines and application forms are below: 

• Student Board Member Guidelines
• Student Board Member Interview
• Student Board Member Application.

Please note that all applications must be received in the state office by March 15, 2016.  For more information, visit the Student Involvement section of our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Yvonna Cázares, Student Involvement Committee Chairman atycazares@capta.org. 

Semester Finals and Winter Break

As winter Break is fast approaching, we want to remind our Mustang Families that this year, semester finals will take place on December 16th, 17th, and 18th.  Students are required to complete their semester by taking their semester final on these dates.  Students who miss their semester final will not be given the opportunity to make-up their finals on a different date due to trips, family vacations, or personal leaves except in emergency situations.
Semester grades are official grades that are reported out on a student's official high school transcript.  Students who miss semester finals will likely see an impact on the overall semester transcript grade that is reported by the teacher.  Families should not plan on leaving school prior to the dates of semester finals.
It is our goal to prepare our students for the expectations of college and career readiness.  Part of this preparation is helping students and families understand the importance of their student's participation in semester finals.
It is also important to note that semester finals also happen at the end of our school year on May 24th, 25th, and 26th.  Students and families should also plan to be present on these days for the same reason.
If you have any questions about the semester finals, please contact your student's counselor.

PSAT Scores

The College Board has just notified us that students who took the PSAT during the October administration will be able to access their scores on January 7th. Students will be able to access their scores and AP Potential information at studentscores.collegeboard.org

Creating an account on the College Board site will also allow students to access your SAT Suite of Assessment scores with personalized feedback, practice, college planning and career exploration resources. 

• See all your scores and if you are on track for college readiness

• View detailed explanations of skills required to be college ready

• Send your scores to Khan Academy® for personalized practice recommendations

• Search for colleges that fit your needs

• Access your PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index Score used for participation in programs conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation®

• Start on your scholarship and college financial aid plan

• Take a personality test to find majors and careers fit for you

• Get feedback on your readiness for AP courses

Winter Concert

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Please come to The Winter Concert featuring the award winning MHHS Band, Orchestra and Choir.  Performance is TODAY (12/11/15) at 7:00 P.M. in the small gym at MHHS.  We will be raffling some AWESOME prizes and you can enjoy some great treats at our bake sale as well.  Cash, Credit and Debit accepted for tickets, raffles and snacks.

Mentors Needed

MHHS is looking for some folks who can become mentors for our students involved in our Computer Science and Computer Networking academies. If you or someone you know works in the tech industry (Like Cisco, Networking, App Development, etc). Email us at mhmustangs@lammersvilleusd.net and let us at know if you are interested. It would involve speaking as a guest in our Networking and Computer Science Classes, possible site visits, and/or future contacts for interning opportunities.

Concessions Volunteers Needed

With Winter Sports in Full Swing, we are in need of adult volunteers for our concessions stand during the games.  MHHS Athletics Boosters manages the volunteers for Concessions, and has set up an online sign up here:  CLICK HERE FOR CONCESSION SIGN-UP Boosters is also looking for a representative to coordinate the concessions for the remainder of the school year.  If you are interested in becoming the Concessions Coordinator, or learning more about what that position entails, please contact the boosters by emailing them at MHHSBoosterclub@gmail.com

4-year College Information Night for Juniors

All Juniors who are interested in applying for 4 year colleges or universities next year should plan on coming to College info night on December 8th at 7pm in the Multi-Use Room.  Students and parents will hear information about:

• 4 year college application process and planning
• Timelines for remainder of Junior and all of Senior Year
• Have your questions answered about how your counselor will be able to help.

Peer Tutoring

Become a  Peer Tutor
Get High School Credit OR Community Service Hours
Did you know if you got a "B" or above, in any of your classes, you could become a Peer Tutor?  Peer tutors can earn up to a full year of elective credit for tutoring students during flex period, during SUCCESS!, and after school.  Training will be provided.  Sign up to become a peer tutor today!  Visit our Peer Tutoring website by CLICKING HERE or just sign up today by filling out our online form here:http://tinyurl.com/mhhspeertutor

Clearasil Scholarship Winner!

One of our Sophomore students, Veronica Paul, entered a photo of Dr. Scott Forrest into the Clearasil Teacher Truths Contest.  She was selected as one of the 10 winners and won a scholarship for $5,000! The contest asked students to take a photo of a teacher and to finish this sentence: "Teen acne ends. You know what doesn't? ________________." Then, students were to post the photo on Clearasil's Twitter. The photos were judged for Creativity, Relevance to the Theme, and Brand Appeal.  Veronica won the contest with the following picture:

Congratulations Veronica!