SJCOE Outdoor Camp Cabin Leaders

We are looking for a few good juniors and seniors to serve as cabin leaders for a science outdoor camp next week. High school cabin leaders are an integral part of the program and will be leaders and role models for the 5th and 6th graders who attend the camp. Cabin leaders are with students 23 hours a day, sleeping in cabins with 7-12 boys or girls. The high school students are responsible for getting the students to meals and activities, and to bed on time.

During the day, they remain with the students as they go on hikes and participate in activities with a naturalist. Cabin leaders will lead outdoor activities with a positive attitude. Additionally, one full day is spent at the beach, which is about twenty minutes from camp. The conditions and groups at camp can be challenging. Cabin leaders need to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude at all times. As role models for the fifth and sixth graders, cabin leaders set the tone for the week with their attitude and response to problems that arise. They are not alone in this though; the attending teachers, naturalists, and camp principal are all there to aid whenever necessary.

The San Joaquin Outdoor School is run through the San Joaquin Office of Education and is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Jose. Their website with more information is here: http://outdooreducation.sjcoe.org/home1.aspx

This is a great opportunity if you are interested in science or education.  This is also a position that would look great for service on college applications.

Please email Mr. Schum by Friday 10/30 if you think that you would be interested in serving in this position.

MHHS PTSA Membership Drive

The MHHS PTSA is doing a Membership Drive until Thursday 10/22. The Advisory class with the most new membership sign ups gets lunch provided by the PTSA.

Why be a Member?

• Your membership helps fund school events and school supplies.

• PTSA helps students get their volunteer hours. 40 hours are needed to graduate.

• This year PTSA is offering two Senior College Scholarships. Two MHHS PTSA Senior members will be eligible for a PTSA Scholarship. One $500.00 and one $1000.00.

If you have any questions you can email PTSA at mhhs.ptsa@gmail.com

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher conferences will be taking place on Tuesday, October 20th between 1:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.  You must sign up for a time slot, and spaces are limited each half-hour during the conference time.  Follow the link below to sign up for your conference time:

http://tinyurl.com/mhhsconferences

Students will be released early on Friday, October 16th at 1:30 P.M. and Monday, October 19th and 20th at 12:00 P.M. so that teachers can finalize grades, and prepare for conferences on the 20th.  from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

During Parent-Teacher conferences, parents will pick up their student's quarter report card, and teachers will be available in the main gym to discuss student grades and progress.  Parent-Teacher conferences at the High School are different from the Elementary grades in that parents do not need to conference with teachers where the student is performing well.  Parents are welcome to conference with all of their student's teachers, but are strongly encouraged to conference with teachers in the subjects where the student struggles.
Parents who cannot make it to parent teacher conferences, or are unable to sign up for their desired time slot are encouraged to contact their student's teacher directly if there are any questions or concerns.
Again, Please remember to sign up for your time slot by visiting http://tinyurl.com/mhhsconferences.  Spaces are limited during each time slot, so sign up soon.  Please also note that teachers will be taking a dinner break between 4:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M.

If you have any questions about the bell schedules for Friday the 16th, Monday the 19th or Tuesday the 20th, please refer to the bell schedules posted on our homepage.

We look forward to seeing you here during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday October 20th between 1:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Senior Class Tailgate

Advisory Week #9--How Your Brain is Like A Muscle

This week's Advisory lesson started our focus on helping students to build a "growth mindset."  This lesson uses the research done by Dr. David Yeager and Dr. Carol Dweck at Stanford University.  Dr. Dweck's groundbreaking book "Mindset" is a great source for parents to look at when researching this topic.
The lesson that was taught this week was called "Why the Brain is Like A Muscle" and compares the brain to a muscle that grows and changes through effort, strategies, and seeking help.  The lesson focused on teaching students the science behind how the brain works and learns.  Take a look at our lesson, paying special attention to the discussion questions at the end of the presentation.

BLAZE PIZZA--ASB Fundraisrer

Mustang Early College Pathway

Did you know that Freshmen students have the opportunity to enroll at Delta College at the same time that they are taking classes at MHHS?  Students who enroll in this program can earn college credit and high school credit concurrently, and can even work to get an AA or AS at the same time that they graduate from High School.  Come down to the application and information night on Thursday October 8 at 7:00 P.M. in the Multi-Use room to learn more about the Mustang Early College Pathway, and how your student could qualify for this unique and exciting program.  This program is for all kinds of students, so please remember to come to get more information!

Spelling Bee Winners!

Congrats to the winners of the 9th grade Spelling Bee! The following students will be moving on to the school wide competition on October 8th immediately after school. Way to go Mustangs! Baani Minhos Arun Pannala Reona Islam Angelina Trinh Jonah Linsangan Vishakha Kanaki Avery Teele Hussain Chharawalla Surabhi Hareendranath Nashrah Dobhqwala Anthony Mori Jennlyn Patague Cassidy Paterson Mustafa Afzal Arya Roashan Richard Prince Anahita Fathhali Damain Ramirez Michael Swarte

Homecoming Highlight Reel

Homecoming 2015 was such a great success!  We were so excited to welcome our students home again this year with our Pixar themed parade, our Football Games, and our Rally.  For those of you who missed the festivities, please enjoy our Homecoming Highlight reel found here.  Go Mustangs!

Youth in Government Day 2015

The San Joaquin County office of Education and the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors is providing an opportunity for youth to experience what it is like to work for San Joaquin County!  

Youth in Government day is an annual activity where students have an opportunity to shadow leaders in our county in the areas of law enforcement, agriculture, community development, and many more areas of public service within our county.  For a list of County Departments and the descriptions for the positions available CLICK HERE.

Space in Youth in Government day is limited to 80 possible job shadowing slots, so space is limited.  Students will be assigned on a "first-come first-served" basis.  Youth in Government Day this year is on November 5, 2015, starting at 7:15 AM and ending at 2:00 PM.  Students who participate should be in good academic standing, must receive a recommendation from at least one of their teachers, and must provide their own transportation to and from the San Joaquin Administration Building in downtown Stockton.  

Students who are interested should fill out the following form if they are interested.  CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION  Verified student names will be provided to the county office of education who will make the final decision about who will get to participate.  ACT FAST as there are only 80 spots COUNTY WIDE!  Application deadline is Wednesday- October 21, 2015.  

After submitting your application, you will receive a letter in the mail from the clerk of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

On November 5, 2015, report promptly to the San Joaquin Administration Building at 44 N. San Joaquin St, Stockton (corner of San Joaquin & Weber) at 7:15 AM for breakfast and welcome. You will be returned to the San Joaquin Administration Building by the person you are job shadowing and are to be picked up at 2:00 PM.

Please contact Jill Hatanaka at: jhatanaka@sjcoe.net if you have questions or concerns.

MHHS Mock Trial

The MHHS Mock Trial team kicked off the year at the Mock Trial Academy in Stockton this past Saturday. Students had an opportunity to hear from the Stanislaus County District Attorney who talked about what inspired her to pursue a career in law. She shared many stories and gave some helpful advice to a room full of aspiring attorneys. Students also got a chance to get to know the others from around the county who they will be competing against by playing several games and breaking into teams to develop a timeline of the case. They participated in workshops on delivering pretrial motions, making objections, and dealing with nervousness when speaking in public.

This year’s case is a murder trial involving a 5th Amendment issue about a statement that may have be coerced. Students will play the role of attorneys, witnesses, and other courtroom positions. They will be developing their own motions and examination questions to present in court. Competitions take place in real courtrooms and student performance is evaluated by actual attorneys and judges.

Participating in Mock Trial is a great way to make new friends and develop skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership. The team practices twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays until the first county invitational event in December. After that, they will practice more as they get ready for the San Joaquin County competition in February. The top team from the county competition will go on to the state finals in March with a chance to make it to the national competition which is in Boise, Idaho this year.

More information about the Mock Trial program can be found here: http://crf-usa.org/mock-trial-program/what-is-mock-trial

The MHHS Mock Trial team is currently on the hunt for attorney coaches who would be willing to help prepare the team for competition. They are also looking for more students who would like to get involved on the team.

For more information on serving as an attorney coach or joining the team, please contact Brian Schum bschum@lammersvilleusd.net.