Essay Contest

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS in San Joaquin County.  The Pacific Italian Alliance is running an essay contest with CASH PRIZES.  Here's the information:

Who:  Current Seniors
What:  Essay Contest
Prompt:  "Rome has been a world city for over 2000 years.  Why do you think Rome has continued to be significant even as the importance of Italy on the world stage has fluctuated?"
Details:  500-700 words

For more specific instructions about the contest and how to turn in your essay please CLICK HERE.

HOSA Blood Drive was a Success

Our recent HOSA blood drive was a great success!

A total of 51 donors registered, 12 were unable to complete the donation and 6 did a Power Red donation.  45 units were collected on a goal of 39!  This means potentially 135 lives were saved by your efforts and the efforts of all the donors at Mountain House High School and from the community!

This time of year is one of the most critical times for blood donation and supply.  This year, the blood supply has become critically low!  We can’t risk not being able to meet the needs of our patients, so thank you for all of your hard work and energy to make this event such a success! 

Future Voters Art Contest

Future of California Elections is excited to launch the Future Voters Art Contest! The art contest aims to spread awareness about pre-registration, which allows eligible 16 and 17-year-olds in California to preregister to vote and automatically registers them when they turn 18. 
To build on this momentum of youth civic participation, high schools can encourage students to submit their original artwork to the Future Voters Art Contest.

Details:
The art contest is open to youth ages 15-18, who live in California
Youth may submit one original artwork that reflects the theme “I am a future voter”
The winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, March 15, 2019
All submissions must include a registration form

Guidelines:
Any visual medium that can be submitted as a digital image (with high quality resolution)
Dimensions: 8.5”x 8.5”
The artwork must be respectful and nonpartisan
The file format should be .jpg /JPEG
Save a digital copy of the artwork as FULL NAME- FOCE ART
Send submissions and entry forms to rsherman@futureofcaelections.org
For more information on the art contest and voter pre-registration, CLICK HERE. 

FREE! Science Presentations in Livermore

OPEN AUDITIONS for Freaky Friday

What:  AUDITIONS for Spring Musical "Freaky Friday"

When:  January 28th-30th (you must come on the 28th to sign up for an audition time)

Time:  Starting at 4:30 P.M.

Where:  MHHS Theater

What to prepare:  Short one-minute monologue, and 16 bars of a song to showcase singing ability

Who:  Students of MHHS and any male K-8 school student in 4th through 6th grade.

Auditions for Mountain House High School's first-ever Spring Musical will be happening January 28th through the 30th.  This year's spring musical will be "Freaky Friday."  We encourage any student interested in being a part of the musical to come and try out.  

In addition to High School Students, there is a part for one male student from our K-8 schools to be a 

part of the musical this year.  We are looking for a male student in grades 4-6 to try out.

Any student hoping to try out for the musical this year should prepare a short monologue to perform, and 16 bars of a song that can showcase the student's singing ability.  If students would like help selecting a monologue or song, they can contact Mr. Hixon (nhixon@lammersvilleusd.net) or Mrs. McCoy in the Learning Commons (mmccoy@lammersvilleusd.net).

Course Selection for 2019-2020

Yes, it is that time of year again! Soon students will be logging into their Aeries accounts to choose courses for the 2019-2020 school year during the Aeries scheduling window Feb 4th - Feb 18th. There are various supports available to students and parents during this time:

• Counselors will be visiting 8th grade classrooms and English classes at the high school over the next three weeks to give grade level presentations.  It is important that students are present in their class for the grade level presentation:
• INCOMING FRESHMEN (2 day presentation in classrooms on site):
• Hansen/Questa:  January 21st and 23rd
• Lammersville/Altamont:  January 29th and 31st
• Wicklund/Bethany:  February 4th and 8th
• Current 11th graders: Jan. 23rd
• Current 10th graders: Jan.30th
• Current 9th graders: Feb. 6th

If you or your student missed a grade level presentation or you are in an online English course this year, please refer to the MHHS Counseling Department website for videos of presentations and copies of everything we have provided during these meetings. Videos will be available after scheduled classroom visits. 

From HERE you will find scheduling resources that include:

• Grade level planning worksheets
• Grade level presentations for students and parents
• Videos of classroom presentations 
• The online sign-up form for the remaining scheduling question labs (for current students)
• The four-year planning worksheet
• The 2019-2020 course catalog
• The 2019-2020 anticipated course list 
• The time management worksheet

QUESTIONS?

Current students:Counselors are available for questions from students. If you are a current MHHS student, please sign up for one of the pre-set scheduling labs in the Learning Commons HERE.

Incoming Freshmen:  If you are an 8th grade student/or parent please email your assigned counselor with your questions. Counselor contact information can be found HERE.

Parents:  Parents of current MHHS students please join counselors for a scheduling presentation in our Learning Commons on Feb.5th from 8-9 am.

Parents of incoming freshmen students please join counselors for a mandatory scheduling presentation in our Theater of February 13th.  Please see the schedule of assigned times below and attend the at the time assigned for your current school:

• Session 1 (6:00-6:50 PM)
• Lammersville
• Wicklund
• Altamont
• Hansen
• Mountain House Elementary
• Session 2 (7:00-7:50 PM)
• Bethany
• Questa
• Out of District (new move ins)

TROUBLE LOGGING IN TO AERIES?

In order to submit course requests in Aeries, students must be able to log into their Aeries portal. All current students, should have active student Aeries accounts. Please make sure you are using the Lammersville login page HERE.

If you need help with the course selection process in Aeries, this video can be a helpful guide.

Senior Panoramic Picture is THIS WEEK!

Senior Panoramic Picture will be taken this week on Thursday the 17th during Advisory.  Don't miss this opportunity to be in the Panorama, and to order your copy!  Be here and be ready during your Advisory class to go to the stadium to take the picture!

MHHS Spring Sports Schedules

MHHS Announces our Spring Sports conditioning and try-out schedule.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to try out for our Baseball, Softball, Boys Golf, Track & Field, Swimming, Boys Tennis and Boys Volleyball teams.  See below for the upcoming Schedules:

Baseball
Coach:  Stephen Gatehouse
email:  sgatehouse@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  January 28, 2019
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Softball
Coach:  Michael Leach
email:  mleach@lammersvilleusd.net
Player Meeting:  January 10th 3:45 P.M. in weight Room
Conditioning Begins:  January 14, 2019
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Boys Golf
Coach:  Mitch Crossley
email:  mcrossley@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  February 5, 2019
Tryouts:  2/5 and 2/6

Track & Field
Coach:  TBA  (contact LeVinia Woods for information)
email:  lewoods@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  TBA
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Swimming
Coach:  Alison Ordner
email:  aordner@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  January 8, 2019
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Boys Tennis
Coach:  TBA (contact LeVinia Woods for information)
email:  lewoods@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  TBA
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Boys Volleyball
Coach:  Charles Schallhorn
email:  cschallhorn@lammersvilleusd.net
Conditioning Begins:  January 9, 2019 in weight room
Tryouts:  2/4, 2/5, and 2/6

Student Film Festival Poster Contest Winner

Please join MHHS in congratulating our students Atharva Sompura and Rahul Dighe who entered his artwork in the 4th annual Student Film Festival Poster Design Contest at the Grand Theater in Tracy.  The artwork you see here in this post is the winning design, and represents the second time that MHHS students have won this contest in the four years that the contest has been run.  Atharva and Rahul will split a $500 scholarship prize for their work.
Congratulations!

Crab Feed

What:  Athletics Boosters Crab Feed
When:  February 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where:  Elks Lodge, Tracy
Cost:  $55 per ticket ($45 Early Bird special through January 11th)
Now is the time to purchase your tickets for the 4th annual Athletics Boosters Crab Feed!  This is the once a year not-to-miss event of the year.  Join us for all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, and dessert.  There will be a raffle and auction at the event, and reserved tables are available. 

Purchase your tickets TODAY online here (processing fee applies for online purchase): 

Single Tickets for Crab Feed

Tickets for Reserved Table for 6

UC Berkeley Summer Design Academy

UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design has just opened their applications for the embARC Summer Design Academy  This is a four-week program, held on the UC Berkeley campus, and offers rising juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors) with an interest in architecture and design an opportunity to immerse themselves in design studio culture and the college experience, develop a design portfolio to use for college applications, work in a team with peers who have similar interests, and earn an official UC Berkeley transcript. Tuition scholarships and on-campus housing are available.

Current Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in this program should visit the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design Summer programs application website by clicking HERE. 

National Youth Science Camp Opportunity--SENIORS ONLY

The California Department of Education has announced open applications for the 2019 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).  This camp is for high-achieving, science oriented students and is a residential science education honors program for two graduating students from each state.  This program is offered at NO COST to participants.  All educational and recreational programming as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage are provided free of charge to the delegates.

This year's NYSC is held in the Monongahela National Forest near Bartow in the Eastern mountains of West Virginia.  Delegates will participate from June 27, 2019 through July 20, 2019.  Only two students per state are eligible, so interested students must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Must be a CURRENT high school Senior.
• Must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences.
• Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities.
• Must demonstrate skills and achievement outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits.
• Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics

We encourage any interested student who meets these criteria to apply.  The deadline for the application is Wednesday, February 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  

The link for the online application is here:  https://nysf.smapply.io/ 

We would love for some MHHS students to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Winter MAP Testing

Wednesday, January 9th is the date for our triannual MAP testing.  All students at MHHS engage in this testing, and scores for MAP testing are sent home to students and parents to review.  Students in Lammersville Unified are MAP tested three times a year, and test scores can be compared from year to year from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  The scores represent a steady progression of academic abilities, and is a good way to gauge student success on important future tests like SAT, ACT, AP, and state CAASPP and science CAST testing. 

Due to the security of the test, ALL STUDENTS are required to bring their school issued Chromebook CHARGED and ready to go for the day of testing.  Typically, students should be able to complete the full testing by the early release time of 1:30 P.M.  Students who do not complete the testing before this time will be allowed to stay and complete the tests by the end of the school day.  Students who miss the testing window will be required to make-up the test. 

If you have any questions about the January MAP testing, please contact our Vice Principal responsible for Assessment, Jessica Libbee at jlibbee@lammersvilleusd.net.

MHHS Health EXPO

What:  MHHS Health EXPO
When:  February 2, 2019, 10am-2pm
Where:  MHHS Large and Small Gym

Join us for the 3rd annual Mountain House High School Health EXPO.  Expo will take place in the large and small gym and is sponsored by the MHHS HOSA club.  Come see vendors, health displays, get health assessments, attend our industry panel discussion, see student displays and speeches, and watch our students as they compete in student skills competitions.