Speech and Debate Competes Virtually

MHHS Speech and Debate team Virtually attended the first season Warm Up event in the Yosemite Forensics League.  We are so proud of the hard work our students are doing to continue the excellence on the team during this time of distance learning, and with a change in coaching staff.  

Welcome to our new coach, Ms. Ingrid Eliasson, and assistant coach Ms. Tara Rico.

Congratulations to our team, members who won One 5th place, Four 4th place, Five 3rd place, and Five 2nd place awards in various different categories.

Students who won first place rankings during our first event this year include the following students:

• 1st in Varsity Parliamentary - Saksham Madaan & Udit Karthikeyan
• 1st in Varsity National Extemp - Sahityasree Subramanian (Sree)
• 1st in Varsity Lincoln Douglas -  Elizabeth Su (Lizzie)
• 1st in Novice Original Oratory - Sophia Kwok
• 1st in Novice Original Advocacy - Sudiksha Ravipati
• 1st in Varsity Original Advocacy - Avni Singh
• 1st in Varsity International Extemp - Anisha Yeddanapudi
• 1st in Varsity Impromptu - Ameya Puranik
• 1st in Varsity Expos - Ananya Domala

Congratulations MHHS Speech and Debate!

Military Service Academy Informational Session

What:  Military Academy Information Session
When:  10/7/2020
Time:  6:00 P.M.
Place:  Online: https://zoom.us/j/94519590781?pwd=S29oYVdtd3RhT3FabWRPTTIvb3B5Zz09

Passcode: 207230

Students!  Are you interested in attending one of the military service academies?  Did you know if you are interested in doing so that you will need a nomination from our Congressman?  

Each year, Congressman Jerry McNerney nominates exceptional students from the 9th Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. Military, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Air Force Academies.  Appointed students receive a free 4-year university education, room and board, medical and dental coverage, and a stipend in exchange for a 5 year military service commitment upon graduation.  

This year, the Congressman will host a virtual information session for high school students interested in attending a military service academy.  The information session will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  Due to COVID restrictions, this year's information session will be virtual.  Join Online through zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/94519590781?pwd=S29oYVdtd3RhT3FabWRPTTlvb3B5Zz09 
Passcode:  207230

Representatives from Congressman McNerney's office and various service academies will be on hand to offer information and answer questions about the application process.  

Parent Webinar--Edgenuity

What:  Edgenuity Parent Webinar
When:  Tuesday 09/29/2020
Time:  1:00 P.M.

Register:  https://edgenuity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_43ZWJpFjTjeFsizV3IsKRQ

This message goes to all of our parents who have students in any online courses at the High School.  Our online content provider, Edgenuity, is offering a free Webinar for parents and guardians about the role that they play in facilitating online learning.  Here is the announcement from Edgenuity

As parents and guardians take on the role of facilitating online learning from home, many families have questions about how to set their students up for success. Join Edgenuity personnel as they discuss monitoring student progress, understanding grades, and how to balance your day with your student’s learning. Content will cover strategies for parents of students in grades K–12.  

The Webinar will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Parents can sign up here: https://edgenuity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_43ZWJpFjTjeFsizV3IsKRQ

Democratic and Republican Party Volunteer Opportunities

Representatives from both the Republican and Democratic Party in San Joaquin County have opportunities for politically minded high school students to participate in the political process in our geographical area.  Below is information about recent opportunities for our students:

California Democratic Party Fellowship Opportunity

The California Democratic Party is seeking self-driven and highly competent individuals to lead some fieldwork out of our HQ in Stockton. This is an unpaid fellowship opportunity for all local students interested in learning about the day-to-day operations of campaign work in California. Fellows selected will be involved in fieldwork, organizing local events, interacting with the public, mobilizing the community and discussing key issues pertinent to the area. Our office is located at 343 E. Main St., #612, in Stockton.

 If you are interested, contact Lee Columber II at lcolumberii@cadem.org or 330-949-0982.

San Joaquin County GOP Volnteer Opportunities

The San Joaquin County GOP is always looking for volunteers to help with walking precincts, making phone calls, writing letters to editors of media organizations and assist with mail and email communications.  Students interested in participating with the Republican Party in San Joaquin County will get experience in fieldwork, organizing events, interacting with the public, and mobilizing the community around the issues of the Republican Party.  

If you are interested, contact Dwight Williams at revdwightwilliams@gmail.com or 209-476-8683.  You can also visit their website at www.sjgop.com.

For both opportunities, students should be aware of the following:

Expectations:

• Be able to multitask.
• Show an interest and willingness to learn.
• Communicate effectively with members of the community.
• Problem-solve and think critically about key issues that might surface.
• Work closely with staff members in organizing and hosting phone banking, canvassing and general outreach efforts.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate others to the task at hand.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Requirements:

• Be able to commit to at least 10 hours a week.

Perks:

• Class credit
• Letter of recommendation
• Knowledge of working with political campaigns

UC Berkeley Black Recruitment and Retention Center Opportunity

 

Free School Meals

Our district is providing FREE meals to all children under the age of 18. We are distributing food on Tuesdays (2 breakfasts and 2 lunches) and Thursdays (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). 

Place an order so we can ensure there is plenty of food.  This can be done by creating an account at www.mymealorder.com and adding your student to your account. Please choose whether you would like a vegetarian option or the regular meal choice (which could include beef or chicken). 

Children must be present or a parent must have their student’s ID number available upon their first visit.  After initial verification of the children in the household, parents/guardians will be provided a placard from the location requested on their initial order.  Meals will only be distributed if the children are present or if there is a placard displayed in the vehicle.

Food can be picked up from the site you choose to receive your placard, with the exception of Altamont and Hansen

• K-8 Schools pick up time:  11:45-1:00
• High School pick up time: 10:45-12:00

For families who have children that are not enrolled in our district, please call (209)836-7400 and ask for the Food Services Department.

California Youth & Government

California YMCA Youth & Government is proud to announce it’s 73rd Model Legislature & Court program. The program offers students throughout the state of California the opportunity to discuss new ideas, meet new friends and provide a platform for their youth voice to be heard. Through the hands-on program, students learn to write legislation, debate issues, research and hone their public speaking skills. There are leadership opportunities, which includes the statewide election of the 74th Youth Governor! This program has also lined up amazing speakers, including Congressman Adam Schiff.

CLICK HERE to access the program guide detailing out the program sessions, dates and registration fees.

LUSD Distance Learning Survey

During these unprecedented times, learning and teaching have shifted and adapted to State and local mandates. The Lammersville Unified School District learning community has pulled together to provide the best learning experience possible for our students. We have completed one month of school and it is time to get your feedback again. The attached survey is being sent out to parents, students, teachers, and staff. The results of the survey will be used to reflect on the effectiveness of the LUSD distance learning/LVLA/Online Pathway Programs. The survey window is from Friday, September 18, 2020 through Sunday, September 27, 2020.  We encourage you to take some time to fill out this survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHHS_Survey_2020

"Hey Mr. Fobert! How Can Parents Support Students in Online Courses?

Mountain House High School's Online Courses have been offered at the high school for the past 5 years at MHHS.  While the enrollment in these classes has slowly increase over the past several years, the decision to engage in online learning was purposeful and strategic.  During this pandemic, many of our student and parents have chosen to take online courses, not because they want to, but because they feel they need to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Virus.  Students who may not have previously chosen to take online courses are now taking them, and the learning experience is markedly different than what students are used to.  

So, what now?  How can parents support students who are taking these online courses?  These are all great questions!  Our website is full of information about our Online Pathway courses, and how you can support your student who is taking these courses.  Please visit our Helpful Info For Parents website for specific information about how to support your student.  

As always, if you have questions, or would like clarification about the online courses at MHHS, we encourage you to reach out to your counselor, or an administrator.

Engineering Mentorship--Society of Women Engineers

This Fall, the UC Davis Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting a 10 week long mentorship program to support female high school seniors who are interested in applying to engineering majors. There will be weekly sessions with UC Davis College of Engineering advisors, faculty, current students, and alumni, as well as smaller group mentorship sessions with current engineering students to help answer questions and provide individualized support. The program will run from September 24th to November 22nd and is open to female high school seniors.  

The registration form can be found here: http://bit.ly/swe-prospective

Student Poll Workers--GET PAID!!

Will you be 16 or older by October 31st?  Are you interested in getting paid to become a poll worker during the November election?   You can earn $130 to $150 for one day of work, and a short training class. Students who apply must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to qualify.   

To apply, please download and fill out  THIS APPLICATION and return it to our school email address at mhmustangs@lammersvilleusd.net OR drop it off in at the front desk at the high school.  

The deadline for submitting your application is September 23, 2020.

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 and turn in your application today!

Please note that the Registrar of Voters is implementing new social distancing and disinfecting practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but that there is always a risk associated with coming in contact with the public.  For the full packet of information including safety protocols being used, refer to the packet linked HERE.  

National Speech and Debate All American Award

Please join us in congratulating our student, Anisha Yeddanapudi, for earning the National Speech and debate Association's (NSDA) Academic All American Award.  Fewer than 1% of all students nationwide earn this award every year and places Anisha at the top one-percent of all members of the NSDA across the country.  Congratulations Anisha!

Census 2020 Chalkathon

 

Paperless Report Cards

Mountain House High School will no longer be printing physical report cards for students.  The first quarter progress report cards have been processed, and are now available in the Aeries student and parent portals.  Please see the pictures below for instructions on how to access the progress report:

Parents and students should remember that progress reports are non permanent grades.  The only grade that gets placed on a permanent record is the semester grade in December, and the semester grade in June.  These grades are for your information only, and should be used to have a conversation about progress towards those semester grades.

If you have specific questions about grades, we encourage you to reach out to teachers for clarification.

 

Senior Portraits

Senior Portraits are here!  Our authorized photography studio is JCT Photography, and they will be making appointments for the FREE Senior Portrait session where you will have your Yearbook Picture taken.  The session is Free, and will the the ONLY way to get your portrait in this year's yearbook.  

Take a look at the information below in regards to Senior Portraits.

Dates: September 21st-September 24th
Place: MHHS Small Gym
Appointment times: You will receive an email with your pre-scheduled 10 minute appointment time in the coming week

Students who do not make it to their pre-scheduled appointment will be contacted to come on a future makeup session.

Please review the following precautions for Senior Portrait Days:

• Park in the South Parking Lot near the Pool
• Enter campus through the gate between the gym and CTE building
• Enter the Gym through the South Doors (next to the locker room entrances
• Maintain 6 feet distance when waiting in line (floor markings will indicate where to stand)
• Remain in your car until you appointment time.  
• Follow instructions of campus supervisors
• Entrance and exit will be in separate places
• Students must wear a mask while on campus and may only remove it for the photograph
• We encourage you to wear formal or semi-formal attire for your picture as clothing will not be provided this year.  Please see attached photos for ideas about what to wear.
• Your picture will be a headshot, and will be your official Senior Portrait in the Yearbook
• Students wishing to have a full Senior Portrait Session may make appointments with the photographer.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pannu at kpannu@lammersvilleusd.net

September Spirit Week

Just because we are distance learning doesn't mean you can't have school spirit.  Join us in celebrating spirit week by dressing up!

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Congratulations to Sree Subramanian for being named one of the semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.  In its 66th year, the National Merit Scholarship program honors academically talented high school seniors who will have an opportunity to compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered this spring.  

Sree was identified after taking the PSAT test last school year, and was selected after the scholarship program identified the highest-scoring entrants in each state.  The number of Semifinalists in each state is proportional to the state's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.  

Congratulations to Sree!

We encourage all students who are Juniors this year to sign up for the PSAT when it becomes available to be considered for this award.

National Technical Honor Society Application Open

The National Technical Honor Society is looking for high achieving CTE students.  What is NTHS?  Check out the video above from our Chapter president.  Eligible students must be enrolled on one of our CTE pathways:

Biomedical Science

Computer Science

Culinary Arts

Digital Arts

Video Productions

Photography

Dance

Engineering

If you are interested in applying, here is the APPLICATION.  (Don't worry if you have a credit grade for last semester.  It is acceptable).  

The application is due Sept 18th.  

Students can submit the application HERE or send it directly to the club adviser, Ms. Olson at kolson@lammersvilleusd.net

Teachers will review your application and inform you about your acceptance / rejection.  If you are accepted, the induction cost is $33 and then you will complete the online NTHS application as directed by your teacher. You will not make this payment until after you are accepted.

If you have any questions, please email your pathway teacher.  

Broadcom Masters Top 300--Divya Matta and Jordan Prawira

Incoming Freshman, and former Bethany Elementary School student Divya Matta  and incoming Freshman  and former Altamont Elementary School student Jordan Prawira has been named to this year's Broadcom MASTERS Top 300.  Founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, #brcmMASTERS is the premier STEM competition for middle school students.  Congratulations to Divya and Jordan!

FREE Meal Service for Students

Beginning September 8th, our district will once again be providing FREE meals to all children under the age of 18. We will be distributing food on Tuesdays (2 breakfasts and 2 lunches) and Thursdays (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). 

There will be a few differences in our process.  First, we will be asking for families to place an order so we can ensure there is plenty of food.  This can be done by creating an account at www.mymealorder.com and adding your student to your account. You will only see choices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Please choose whether you would like a vegetarian option or the regular meal choice (could include beef or chicken). 

Children must be present or a parent must have their student’s ID number available upon their first visit.  After initial verification of the children in the household, parents/guardians will be provided a placard from the location requested on their initial order.  Meals will only be distributed if the children are present or if there is a placard displayed in the vehicle.

Food can be picked up from the site you choose to receive your placard, with the exception of Altamont and Hansen. 

·       K-8 Schools pick up time:  11:45-1:00

·       High School pick up time: 10:45-12:00

For families who have children that are not enrolled in our district, please visit our website www.lammersville.healtheliving.net  for further instructions.

If you have any questions, concerns or need assistance, please contact the Food Services department at 209-836-7400.,

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Are you a student who is looking to make a big difference in the world and in your community through volunteerism?  If you are, we encourage you to apply for the 2021 Spirit of Community Awards.  Your application makes you eligible to be recognized here in Mountain House as a local Honoree, and qualifies you to be entered into the State and National Recognition of this prestigious award.  During the National recognition event in Washington D.C., America's top 10 youth volunteers of  the year will be named by a selection committee, and will receive a $5000 scholarship, and $5000 to give to a non-profit organization of their choice.

If you have participated in community service activities over the past year, and would like to fill out an application:  

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

The deadline for the application is November 10, 2020

Local Honorees will be identified by the end of November, and will be eligible to go on to the state-level honors.  State level honorees will be announced in February 2018, and will receive an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. next spring for four days of special recognition events.

We look forward to congratulating our local honorees here in Mountain House very soon!