Baseball Camp for Students 1st-12th grade

Mountain House High School Baseball will be running baseball camps in January and February for ALL students in Lammersville Unified School District.  See and click on the flyer below for information, and for a code for a $20 discount.  Camps are almost full and the deadline is TODAY, so sign up soon.

Lost and Found

We have the lost and found clothing rack in the front office. please come by and claim your lost item by Friday, December 18th. All items that are not claimed will be donated to a local charity. Thank you!

Exchange Student Needs Host Family

A loving host family is needed from January to May for an Italian exchange student wanting to attend Mountain House High. She is a great student that loves kids and animals, music and singing. She would like to learn about your culture and share her Italian culture with you. She speaks English fluently but wants to improve her accent. She has been attending school at a neighboring high school, but her host family is moving away and she needs a new host family. 

Interested families can call Ceci Haas, Area Coordinator of Cultural Homestay International, for more information about hosting her!

Email address:  cecihaas@gmail.com
Cell Number:  951-204-2165

Cap and Gown Orders

SENIORS!!!  Two important deadlines are coming up for Cap and Gown orders.  Please read the information below for detailed information:

1. Seniors who do not plan on purchasing their cap and gown must sign up to borrow the cap, gown, and tassel by Friday, December 20th. CLICK HERE to borrow.  
2. Seniors who are purchasing their cap, gown, and tassel have until December 31st to do so at the early-bird price of $35.50.  Starting in January the price goes up to $50.00.  CLICK HERE to order now.  

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 this week on December 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th.  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 25th, 26th, and 27th and 28th.  Students and families should also plan to be present on these days for the same reason.

You can find the finals bell schedules HERE.

If you have any questions about the semester finals, please contact your student's counselor.

Girl Scout Gold Award: Nyila Johnson

Mountain House High School would like to congratulate Nyila Johnson, a Senior at MHHS, for receiving her Girl Scout Gold Award.  The Gold Award is the highest honor that a Girl Scout can achieve.  This award represents Nyila's work to demonstrate extraordinary leadership through her work on the Mountain House Youth Action Committee Summer Program.  Through her hard work and dedication, Nyila helped to develop this summer camp program for the Mountain House community and spent over 100 hours developing and implementing the program. 
Join us in congratulating Nyila on her accomplishment.

Cold or Flu?

Does your child have a sore throat, cough, and high fever? Could it be the flu? Or just a cold? 

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are some key differences between the common cold and the flu.

Cold Symptoms:  sore throat, cough, stuffy or runny nose, mild fatigue, and or chills or mild-grade fever. Colds are generally milder and last about 1 week.

Flu Symptoms are different every year. The flu has more intense symptoms that come on rapidly, such as body & muscle aches, headaches, fever/chills, exhaustion, and usually causes dry coughs and tightness in the chest.   It is important to take care of the symptoms promptly so they do not get out of control and result in a more serious illness. 

To help with the spread of the cold and flu virus, please teach your kids good hand washing habits to help stop or minimize the spread.

Senior Warning (Assassin Game)

It has become a tradition with seniors in many towns to run coordinated activities in the weeks before graduation that are meant to be fun but aren’t always in their best interests.  One of these activities is a game called “Senior Assassin.”  In this game, students are assigned a “target” that they attempt to eliminate or “kill” using Nerf guns.  It has come to our attention that a large group of MHHS seniors has organized this game amongst themselves this school year. 

While some students and even parents may feel like this is a harmless tradition among students, MHHS does not support or condone this activity in any way.  In an era where frequent mass and school shootings exist, we believe that this type of activity is not only unacceptable but can lead to potential danger.  Please be assured that this is NOT a school activity, and the high school does not endorse this game in any way.

Please be aware that students involved in this game often drive recklessly, take unnecessary chances, “hunt” one another after dark, and carry fake weapons in playing this game. The fake weapons are often painted to look realistic.  These types of behaviors pose a serious safety threat should there be any encounter with local police. Also, imitation weapons on campus are subject to serious disciplinary and legal consequences.  In some cases, participation in the game has impacted school attendance and academic focus.  Students and parents should understand that participation in this game during the school day, at any school event on or off-campus, or while a student is on their way to or from school or to or from a school activity is considered “on-campus” and can suffer disciplinary consequences if they participate in this activity at those times.  In addition, students should remember that possession of these weapons in student vehicles parked on campus are also prohibited.  All schools and school campuses in the district including fields and playgrounds are considered off-limits if students choose to play this game. 

We encourage parents to talk to their students about their participation in activities of this nature and discuss the potential impact and consequences that can result if this unsanctioned game turns negative or tragic.  We strongly discourage students from participating in this dangerous activity which could lead to harm and could lead to school discipline.

Mountain House High School and Lammersville Unified School District do want to create a positive, teambuilding atmosphere during a student’s senior year.  It is our hope that we will continue to work together as school staff, student leaders, parents and the community to find safe and positive ways for our students to bond with one another and celebrate their personal and collective achievements as we head toward graduation.  Please visit our Senior Information webpage HERE for detailed information about our existing approved senior activities. 

Santa Clara University Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament

Santa Clara University Invitational Speech and Debate tournament happened over Thanksgiving Break and the Mountain House Mustangs have much to be thankful for!

• Astrid Mann, Komal Vij, Rithanya Sivasubrahmanian and Nabeeha Ali all broke into the Original Oratory (OO) Semifinals and Astrid Mann got to finals!
• Ananya Domala making it to the finals in Expository (EXPOS)
• Isaac Magpoc making it to the finals in (POI) Programmed Oral Interpretation;
• Sumaiya Alvi making it to the finals in Oratorical Interpretation (OI)
• Aashril Shazar and Dhruva Kolikineni making it to semi-finals in Impromptu (IMP) and Octofinals in Parliamentary debate.  (As an impressive side note, these guys are ranked in the top 20 of the country for Parliamentary Debate!!!!! Whooooo-hoooooo!!!)

While these listed are taking home trophies, everyone that attended and engaged in intellectual exchange or learned something new, shared their passion, told a story and used their voice.  They are truly all winners.  They are all taking home more than awards, they take home the gift of critical thinking, open-mindedness, storytelling, and the gift of speaking up for what they believe.

Fashion Club Winter Dreams Gift Fair

MHHS Fashion Club is hosting their Winter Dreams Gift Fair this Friday on the quad from 10:30AM until 4PM. Rain or shine meet us under the arches for a chance to see the most unique gifts which are all hand made. Prices are reasonable with gifts for all occasions starting at $2.00 and up. Visit us and get a Hot Chocolate and a gift for your BFF or family member! Sign up in Flex Time to join us.

Graduation and Calendar Survey

EPIC Students at Hansen Elementary

Last week, students in MHHS's EPIC academy visited Hansen Elementary school to participate in the EPIC Reading Buddies outreach partnership.  EPIC students will come and work with their elementary school buddies as part of their "leave to learn" hours.  Students work with Hansen elementary children to reinforce vocabulary and focus skills during their reading time.

Winter Wonderland Activity

What:  Winter Wonderland Event
Who: All Families in Mountain House
When: November 30th
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Place: MHHS Multi-Use Room

Attention Lammersville Unified School District Families:

Before we go onto Thanksgiving Break, MHHS Leadership would like to invite all of you to our Winter Wonderland Fundraiser! This event will take place on November 30th from 4-8pm in the MPR. It will include pictures with Santa, crafts, music, games, prizes, and much more to get everyone in the Christmas mood! There will also be certain purchases within the event.
Ticket Prices: Kids (children 8th grade + below & MHHS students w/ ID): $3 Adults (adults & MHHS students w/out ID): $5 Everyone in the community is welcome to attend so be sure to bring your friends and family! See you there!

Annual White Coat Mentor Dinner

On November 8, 2019, thirty-plus local scientists and health care professionals came together with ninety students in the Biomedical Pathway at Mountain House High School.  The dinner provided an opportunity for students to learn more about a variety of careers by giving them face-to-face time with industry mentors.   Dinner this year was catered by Yafa Hummus. Everyone agreed that it was very tasty. 

The evening also provided a chance for MHHS to showcase our Biomedical program.  In addition to speaking with the students, mentors were given a taste of the program with a gallery walk of scientific posters.  The posters summarized a physiology research study that the students designed, conducted and statistically analyzed. Students stood by their posters, summarizing their work and answers questions.  After the gallery walk, fourteen of the students were awarded certificates of membership to the National Technical Honor Society. These students have excelled in academics both in their general classes and within the pathway.  They also participated in activities above and beyond their regular classes to enhance/advance their knowledge of health and science.  

The culminating event of the evening was the White Coat Ceremony.  The “White Coat” is seen as a symbol of authority and professionalism in the health care community (American Medical Association).  At Mountain House High School students in the Medical Interventions class receive a “White Coat” as a symbol of their academic achievement and professionalism.  The students also swear a modified Hippocratic Oath which expresses the code of conduct for physicians. 

Mountain House High School would like to thank everyone who participated in a wonderful evening. 

Inaugural Mountain House Invitational Band Competition

Mountain House High School was proud to host our Inaugural Mountain House Invitational Band Competition, sponsored by the Western Band Association.  Bands came from all over the Bay Area to our beautiful campus on a windless warm Fall Evening to compete and be judged.  Small bands of about 25 students from San Jose, all the way to the largest band of over 300 students from Pleasanton came to compete.  Thousands of spectators came to watch the competition. 
HUGE thanks go out to our MHHS VAPA Boosters who volunteered their time to set up and run this event. 
Our Mustang Brigade competed in the competition as well, and we came through with a first place win in our category!

MHHS Digital Art Wins Again!

Let's congratulate MHHS Digital Art Pathway student, Jordyn Kusaba, for winning the upcoming 2020 Grand Film Festival poster contest. That win will get her a $500 monetary award. Jordyn is hard at work planning her future education and career plans in Digital Design. Her poster was selected out of 20 entries, all of which will be showcased during the 2020 Grand Theatre Film Festival. The film festival has entries from around the globe and we will keep you updated in case you would like to attend the event in early 2020.

This year MHHS has some amazing digital artists. If you are new to MHHS this is our third Grand Film Festival Poster win - are we a bit jaded by yet another win?? -- NEVER, these students are competitive and hard at work sharpening their skills for next year!

2015 - First win awarded to MHHS alumni Nikita Nair
2019 - Second win awarded to MHHS Students Atharva Sompura & Rahul Dighe
2020 - Third win to Jordyn Kusaba

Sleep Does a Body Good

Parents love the calm and quiet bedtime brings, but do you know just how important those sleeping hours are to the growth and development of your child? 
According to John Hopkins Medicine, kids who get a good night of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, and memory as well as better physical and mental health.   Sleep can also prevent high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. 
Here are a few tips on prioritizing a good night of sleep for all family members.

Healthy Sleeping Habit Tips:

• Children aged 6-13 should be getting 9-11 hours of sleep a night. 
• Create a consistent bedtime routine with lights out at the same time each night.
• The bedroom should be dark, cool, and quiet. 
• Keep televisions, phones, and computers out of the bedroom.

For more information on sleep and children, please visit https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/sleep.html

Class Sweatshirts On Sale

What:  Class Sweatshirts on Sale
When:  NOW until Friday 11/8/19 at 4:30 P.M.
Cost:  $25
Where:  Online ASB Store HERE or in person at the ASB Bank in the main office. 

FLASH SALE!!!!  Get your class sweatshirts TODAY.  Sweatshirts are pre-order only and will be delivered in two weeks.  Students, get yours today.  Parents, this could be a great holiday gift for your students!  Buy online HERE or in person at the ASB Bank in the Main office!

 

Winter Spirit Days Are Coming

Speech and Debate Glitter and Gold

This past weekend our speech and debate team tackled the competition at the University Of The Pacific Invitational and their performances were undeniably unbelievable! Our students competed against over 1000 students from across the state and we are so incredibly proud of their efforts and their outcomes. 

Please give your  CONGRATULATIONS to the following:

Aashril Shazar for 2ND PLACE VARSITY IMPROMPTU

Aashril Shazar & Dhruva Kolikineni 2ND PLACE VARSITY PARLI

Vishnu Matta 3RD PLACE VARSITY HUMOROUS INTERP

Immanuel Victor 3RD PLACE VARSITY LINCOLN DOUGLAS

Subhan Baig 3RD PLACE NOVICE LD Debate

Please be sure to congratulate them on their victories!

As was the case last time, we wanted to highlight the tinsel, but we also wanted to focus the spotlight on one of our own team members who actually lost in a semi-final competition. 

After a brutal semi-final round loss, against a close friend and fierce competitor from Enochs, hearts were hurting and words could have too ... but the choice made by Immanuel Victor showed immense integrity. Rather than sulking and lamenting, although he took a moment to mourn his loss, he chose to turn around the attitude and support his friend in the finals. We call it "prepping out a competitor." In short, he sat down to strategize with the guy who just beat him with how he could win the whole tournament. This is incredibly generous because a full-ride scholarship was attached to that win.

As it turns out, Nick, the other competitor, did, in fact, end up winning!!

However, the "wins" don't stop there.  Like an unexpected encore, Nick returned the favor to Immanuel (without him knowing) when he went to the tournament director, the coach of UOP, and suggested that his friend Immanuel be asked to join the team as well; offering to share his newly acquired financial help, as they were "both worth it!"

AMC 8 Math Competition

What:  AMC 8 Math Competition Fundraiser
Who:  Any LUSD student 6th-8th grade
When:  November 12th
Time:  4:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.
ORDERING DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 3rd

MHHS Math club is running this year's AMC 8 math competition for all 6th-8th-grade students.  Space is limited, so sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/MHHSAMC8

The cost for the test is $20 and is non-refundable.  You must purchase by November 3rd to participate.

Jannat Ashfaq - Senior - Cal-HOSA State Officer - Region 1 Vice President

A report by Jannat Ashfaq:

In September, I went to Washington DC for the HOSA Future Health Professionals Washington Leadership Academy.  I met the HOSA Executive Council and had the opportunity to network with state officers from all over the nation.  The theme of the Academy was "Being a Positive Influence". Through a variety of activities, a little bit of madness and a lot of bonding, we learned the importance of trust, credibility, diversity, and gratitude. The lessons that stand out include - you must establish trust between you and those you want to lead and there needs to be a sense of thankfulness and gratitude between you and the other HOSA members.

We toured various industry sites, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There I participated in a virtual reality set for a clinical trial. Another very educational experience was visiting Capitol Hill. I met with Congressman McNerney from our district.  I explained to him how HOSA has changed my life. HOSA has taught me how to truly be a servant leader, the importance of passion, the dedication it takes to be an effective leader and the self-confidence you need to have to do all of the above.  We also discussed the Perkins Act, which is the bill that funds CTE programs, including HOSA.  I asked for continued support for the Perkins Act.  At the end of the meetings, I was offered an internship at his Stockton office to help promote awareness of the Perkins Act. This experience has definitely taught me the importance of our voice in what happens with our nation.

The final part of the Academy was a tour of Washington DC at night. Being able to see the history of this nation was interesting and eye-opening.  Overall the trip was amazing and truly taught me skills that can improve my leadership skills and the way I overall present myself.

Keep Calm and Get the Flu Shot

The Influenza (flu) season is upon us, which is typically October through March.  The flu is an easily spread respiratory tract infection caused by a virus.  An average of 5% to 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year, with more than 900,000 hospitalized last years from the illness.
We are asking for your help to keep everyone safe this flu season by getting vaccinated. There are those that can fight off the infection, however, those same individuals can still spread the virus to individuals that can't. This puts anyone you interact with at risk, including the groups that are at higher risk of serious illness and death from flu complications:

• Older Adults
• Pregnant Women
• Young Children
• Individuals with weakened immune systems and other chronic medical conditions

Some simple steps to help stop the spread of germs year round:

• Always practice good hand hygiene
• Stay home when you are sick. 
• Wipe down counter tops, desks, and areas that are frequently used.
• Always sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Avoid sharing items like food, beverages, utensils, towels, hair brushes, and lip balm.

Additional tips to help keep you, your family and our community healthy this flu season can be found by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/index.html.

Attendance Matters!

Attending school has a huge impact on student success. This year our goal is to have every student miss no more than 9 days of school. In order to meet this goal, we need your help.

Below are some tips to help promote attendance for your student:

• Discuss the importance of going to school every day; get to school on time.
• Make sure your student keeps a regular bedtime and establishes a morning routine so they are rested and alert when they get to school.
• Make sure clothes are ready and backpacks are packed the night before.
• Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
• Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.
• Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your student feels anxious about going to school.
• Develop back-up plans for getting students to/from school in the event that something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to help with transportation.

Please let us know how we can best support you and your student to arrive at school on time every day. 

Board Sub-Committee on Facilities

Lammersville Unified School District's Board sub-committee on Facilities consists of Board Members, Community Members, and L.U.S.D. staff.  The Facilities Committee meets four times per school year to discuss various Facilities Committee related issues such as Facility Usage, Facility Finance Reports, Denied Applications, Reimbursements to Organizations, Proposed Facility Improvements, Facility Use Handbook Revisions, and Public Concerns.  There are three remaining meetings for the 2019-20 school year:  12/19/19, 2/5/20 and 5/14/20.  These meetings are held at the district office and begin at 6:30 p.m.  Agendas and Videos of previous Facilities Committee meetings can be viewed on our district website under Governing Board, Board Committees, Facilities Committee.

If you are interested in serving as one of the community members on the Facilities Committee, please complete the online application HERE by October 31, 2019.

What:  MHHS Marching Band Competition
When:  Saturday, November 9th
Time:  6:30 P.M.

Come see some great marching bands come and compete at "The Range."  It's a great opportunity to see marching bands from all over our area!

Speech and Debate League Tournament Results

Last weekend, our MHHS Speech and Debate team hosted the league's 2nd tournament of the year at MHHS.  Our Mustang Speech and Debate team DECIMATED the competition.  Please join us in congratulating our team for bringing home 41 awards during last weekend's competition.  Listed below are our competitors who took home 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards during the competition.  Please join us in congratulating: 

Novice Original Oratory
1st Komal Vij
2nd Trisha Manchala

Varsity Original Oratory
1st Astrid Mann

Novice Original Advocacy
1st Rithanya Sivasubrahmanian

Varsity Original Advocacy
1st (tie) Chinmayi Mutyala
1st (tie) Zainab Butt
3rd Jannat Ashfaq

Varsity Program Oral Interpretation
3rd Hania Adnan

Varsity National Extemporaneous
1st Sahityasree Subramanian

Varsity Impromptu
2nd Aashril Shazar
3rd (tie) Dhruva Kolikineni
3rd (tie) Immanuel Victor

Varsity Lincoln Douglass
Immanuel Victor 3-0

Varsity International Extemporaneous
2nd Anisha Yeddanapudi

Novice Humorous Interpretation
3rd Ryan Alex

Varsity Humorous Interpretation
2nd Vishnu Matta

Novice Expository
1st Sreya Matthew

Varsity Expository
2nd Ananya Domala

Varsity Oratorical Interpretation
2nd Nashita Zayn
3rd Tiya Paraseeril

Mission Hacks

On Saturday, October 5th, the MHHS Hackathon Club attended Mission Hacks in Santa Clara in which two of our teams won awards. Kaleb Paul, Aravind Parambathukudy, Gerald Kyro Tungol, and Advithi Kethidi won second place overall for their app Helpan. Helpan is a prototype concept for a Community Service app that awards points to the user each time they do something positive for the community. The user could then be entered into raffles for prizes or other awards. Adithya Gundlapalli, Mahit Namburu, Kirthan Murthy, Abdurrahman Raza won Best Math Hack for their Math Essentials app. The app calculates the derivative of Polynomials and Trigonometric functions, Converts binary to decimal and vice versa, and more.   Congrats to our winning teams for their amazing creations. All of the teams in our club did a great job at our first Hackathon of the school year. Well done MHHS Hackathon Club!

Breaking Down the Walls

The MHHS Counseling Department is excited to announce that we will be having a full-day activity this week on Wednesday and Thursday (10/16/19 - 10/17/19).  All sophomore students will attend.  These activity days are focused on helping build a positive school culture by Breaking Down The Walls!  We have run this program for the last two years and we have seen so many benefits that we have decided to build it in as a full grade level offering. This will ensure that all our students moving forward have a chance to experience it!

Please read more about this program https://tinyurl.com/BDTWInfo2019

Sophomores are assigned to one of the day-long activity (or workshop) dates by last name. See the chart below for assigned dates. 

Student Last Name	Assigned Program Date
A-L	Wednesday, 10/16/19
M-Z	Thursday, 10/17/19

There are a few important notes for all students: 

1. The day starts at 8:00AM in the Large Gym. Please don’t be late! This applies to every 10th grader- whether you are in our face-to-face classes, online classes, or flex in first period. 
2. You don’t need anything! You don’t need a backpack. You don’t need your Chromebook, you just need yourself and maybe a water bottle! 
3. Wear comfortable clothes. This day is fun and active. 
4. Lunch is catered by Subway for all participants. If you do not want the provided lunch, please bring your own lunch. Participants will not be joining the regular lunch period. 
5. Attendance will be taken.

Anti-Bullying

At Lammersville Unified School District we take every report of bullying seriously.  If your child or a friend has or is experiencing bullying, they can submit a report to the district and it will remain completely anonymous.  The Anti-Bullying Anonymous Report can be found on each school’s website under “Students” “Anti-Bullying”. 

What is bullying? 
“Bullying” means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: placing an individual in fear of harm to themselves or their property, causing detrimental physical or mental effect, causing substantial interference to his/her academic performance, causing substantial interference with his/her ability to participate in services/activities/or privileges provided by school.  Bullying can also be conducted by an electronic act.   “Electronic act” means the creation or transmission originated on or off the school site, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, or a communication, including, but not limited to, any of the following:  email, text, sound, video, image, social media, posting to or creating a burn page, impersonation, or creating a false profile. Students that are being bullied have a hard time defending him/herself.

How much of a problem is bullying? 
Unfortunately, bullying is very common from elementary school all the way through high school. In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in the US and across the globe have drawn attention to the connection between bullying and suicide. Studies show that Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims. The statistics of bullying is extremely frightening, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying, and 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because of fear of bullying. 

What can you do?  
Be an UPSTANDER, stand up for what is right and do your best to help support and protect someone who is being hurt.  Encourage your children to report any bullying activity to a teacher or adult.  Partner with the school administrative team to help put an end to bullying.  Talk to your children about appropriate behavior and kindness.  Help kids understand bullying and how to stand up to it safely.  Keep lines of communication open with your children, check in often, listen to them, know their friends, ask about school, and understand their concerns.

Anonymous Reporting Link 

Cellular Tower Information Night

You are invited to attend the Cellular Tower Information Night Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 7:00 P.M.  Join AT&T Representatives to discuss their request to place a cellular tower on the light posts located at the Mountain House High School Stadium.  There will be a presentation and time for questions and answers. 

We ask that individuals interested please RSVP to the event by clicking on the link HERE. 

Click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about cellular towers. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions, please direct your questions to Harjeet Gidha at hgidha@completewireless.net.

2019 State Testing Results

Lammersville Unified School District and Moutain House High School State testing results from the end-of-year tests have been released.  Mountain House High school and Lammersville Unified School District continue to be the highest scoring in our county, and we are surpassing or close to the scores of our neighbors in the Tri-Valley Area.  Visit the state website to dig into the data further HERE and take a look at the district slide deck for the upcoming board presentation next week here:

Spring Play: Game of Tiaras

What:  Spring Play--Game of Tiaras
When:  November 15th-17th
Time:  15h-16th--7:00 P.M., 17th--2:00 P.M.
Where:  MHHS Theater
Cost:  $5.00-$7.00

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The Fall Play Season is here again.  Mountain House High School proudly presents Game of Tiaras.  This comedy play is Disney Princesses meet the Game of Thrones in this hilarious spoof written by Don Zolidis.  Come and join us in the most emotionally crushing tragedy starring all of your favorite characters.  Come witness the twists and turns as they struggle for power over the magical kingdom of England and the Aluminium Throne. 

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Sign up for your conference time slot here:  https://tinyurl.com/MHHSConf2019

Monday, October 14th is the date for this year’s Parent-Teacher-Student conferences.  This will be an opportunity for parents and students to come to the school and sit down for brief conferences with your child’s teachers.  We recommend that if your student is struggling with their grade in any of their classes that you plan on attending this conference. 

We would like to take this opportunity to provide information to you regarding the format of our Parent-Teacher-Student conferences.  The format for these conferences is different than what parents may be familiar with at the elementary school level.  Conferences begin at 1:00pm on Monday the 14th in the Large Gym.  We require that parents sign up for ONE (1) time-slot to come to conferences.  We encourage you to bring your student with you so that when you conference with the teachers, all individuals involved in the success of the student are present.  THERE WILL BE NO CONFERENCES ON TUESDAY THE 15th.  Tuesday is an early release day where all students and teachers go home early due to the conferences on Monday night.

When you arrive at conferences at your predetermined time, conferences will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Teachers will be sitting at individual tables around the Large Gym.  Parents and students will line up behind the teachers they want to conference with.  Conferences in this format are brief 3-5 minute conversations with your child’s teacher in regards to their progress in the class.  Your child’s report card will have been mailed home and available on Aeries Parent Portal previous to parent-teacher-student conferences, so you may want to focus on the courses where your child struggles the most.  Some things you may want to address in these brief conferences include the following:

Assignments/Missing assignments
Assessments/Tests
Student in-class participation/behavior
Strengths
Areas for improvement

If your brief conference is not enough time to address all of the concerns you may have with your child’s teacher, you may need to schedule a longer conference with your child’s teacher in order to discuss strategies and solutions for your students.  Our aim is to answer as many questions about your child’s progress as possible during the parent-teacher-student conference. 

Administrators and Counselors will also be available during Parent-Teacher-Student conferences to discuss your child’s progress and answer any questions you may have about your student’s education here at Mountain House High School.  To sign up for your conference time please visit our sign-up link at  https://tinyurl.com/MHHSConf2019

Community Coding Workshop

What:  Community Coding Workshop
When:  Friday October 11th and November 15th
Times:  4:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
Where:  MHHS Room E108
Who:  Any Middle or High School Student
How:  SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE

The Mountain House High School Hackathon Coding Club hosted their very first Community Coding Workshop on Friday, September 20th, 2019. This workshop was intended for Lammersville Middle School and High School beginner coders interested in building on their skills. Our team of MHHS club members used tools such as Scratch, MIT App Inventor, and Python Turtle to teach students the basics of computer science and programming.

This workshop was the first of four workshops planned for this year. Our next two workshops, which will be held on October 11th, and November 15th, will go over a more advanced curriculum that will be added on to the previous knowledge they gained. We hope you can come to our next workshop to expand your computer science skills. If you or your child would like to attend, please sign up using this FORM.

Selective Service Registration

Did you know that it is federal law for all men to register with the U.S. Selective Service?  Did you know that men who do not register become ineligible for federally funded college loans, grants and training, and certification programs?  It can also prevent them from all federal employment and some state and local government jobs.

So what should you do?  All male students should register for the Selective service.  Students can register at the age of 17 years and 3 months old in anticipation of their 18th birthday.  The registration takes 45 seconds at SSS.gov.  More information is available on the U.S. Selective Service website HERE.

Community Service Opportunity--Questa Fall Carnival

What:  Community Service Opportunity
Where:  Questa Fall Carnival
When:  October 19, 2019
Time:  4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Contact:  questapresident@gmail.com

Questa Elementary School is in the need of student volunteers to come out and provide community service at their Fall Carnival. Please contact the Questa School Foundation President at questapresident@gmail.com to sign up.

Student Poll Worker--GET PAID!!!

Will you be 16 or older by March 3rd?  Are you interested in getting paid to become a poll worker during the March election?   You can earn $165 for one day of work, and a short training class. Students who apply must have a 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify.   See the librarian in the Learning Commons for an application to work as a Poll Worker this coming March.  You must provide personal information, as well as verify your GPA with the school.  Students must also be U.S. citizens or a Legal Permanent Resident to serve as an Elections Officer.  Fill out your application and turn it in to the Learning Commons by November 15, 2019. 

Attendance Matters!

Our school and district are focusing on student attendance.  Research shows that attendance in school is one of the greatest indicators of student success.  Please be aware of the following facts that our department of student services would like you to remember:

• Your children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year, approximately 18 school days per year. That’s just one day every two weeks, the time adds up before you know it. 
• Some absences are unavoidable. We understand that children will get sick and need to stay home occasionally. The important thing is to have your children at school as often as possible.
• If too many absences occur, no matter if they are excused or unexcused, those days’ missed represent too much lost time learning in the classroom. 
• Attendance matters, as early as Kindergarten. Studies show many children who miss too many days in Kindergarten and First Grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than proficient readers to drop out of high school.

When to Stay Home from School

When to Keep Your Child Home from School
Fall is in the air!  Which brings with it the dreaded flu season.  Some may wonder when it is appropriate to keep your child home from school.  Here is an easy chart to help determine when your student is unable to attend school due to illness. 

If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease, they need to be cleared by a doctor before returning to school. Please alert your school office so we can take the proper precautions to keep all staff and students in a safe environment.  Some examples of communicable diseases include:

• Meningitis
• Strep Throat
• Tuberculosis
• Mononucleosis
• Hepatitis
• Influenza
• Chicken Pox
• Pink Eye
• Lice

If you have any questions, please reach out to the District Nurse, Amy Isler, aisler@lammersvilleusd.net.

Emotional Well Being--Suicide Prevention

Mountain House High School and the Lammersville Unified School District is deeply interested in our students' academic as well as their social and emotional well being.  As such, we want to continue educating our community about issues that face young people every day.  One such issue is Suicide. 

Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages.  It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every 40 seconds.  Prevention is possible and understanding the warning signs can help in prevention.

Here are some warning signs to be on the lookout for: 

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or unbearable pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
Displaying extreme mood swings.

These signs could mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk factor is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you believe someone you know may be at risk, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Suicide Is Preventable!
Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Girls Basketball Workouts

What:  Girls Basketball Limited Period Workouts
When:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 P.M. -8:30 P.M. Through October 13th
Where:  Small Gym

Attention all girls interested in Basketball during the Winter sports season!  Come out to our Limited Period Workouts every Tuesday and Thursday in the Small Gym.  Please remember that you must have a cleared physical to participate.  Get your physical and have your doctor fill out the form HERE and then submit your Athletic Clearance through our online system at Athleticclearance.com. 

Homecoming 2019

It's Homecoming Week!  We encourage all of our students to participate in their class float building, the homecoming parade, the homecoming game, and all of the fun activities planned for this week.  Student Dress up days will happen every day of the week this week as follows:

Monday:  Beach Wear
Tuesday:  Construction Worker Gear
Wednesday:  Throwback Clothes
Thursday:  Class Shirts/Colors
Friday:  Mustang Spirit Wear

Scholastic Book Order

What:  Scholastic Book Order
When:  NOW until September 30th

Students, remember in K-8 schools when you got monthly Scholastic Book Club flyers?

Do you miss flipping through the pages and ordering books?

If so, now's your chance to subscribe to the monthly YA TEEN Scholastic eFlyer and check out the latest titles at prices lower than at any book store! Email Ms. Eliasson (ieliasson@lammersvilleusd.net) in the Learning Commons with the subject heading "subscribe scholastic"  to subscribe. 

Browse through this month's flyer by opening the attached September issue; if you see books you want to order, click this link:  scholastic.com/bookclubs and enter Class Code: W2Z92

After you choose your books, you can pay with a debit card, credit card or PayPal, and then submit your order. Your books will come to the Learning Commons, and I’ll email you as soon as they arrive!

Remember that when you order from the Scholastic Book Clubs, you are also helping us buy more books for MHHS Library and the Learning Commons!

Thanks for your support and see you soon in MHHS Learning Commons!