Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS

Mountainside High School is excited to have you visit for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 25th. It will be a great night for you to meet your student's teachers and see where their learning takes place. This form will be helpful to fill out with your student ahead of Back to School Night. It is also helpful to make sure you have access to PARENTVUE. The schedule for the night is as follows:

5:45 - 6:30 Mountainside High School Family Resource Fair (Commons)

5:45 - 6:25 Health Curriculum Overview (Community Room)

6:00- 6:15 Back to School Night Principal’s Welcome (Lower Gym)

6:30 - 8-25 Class visits

Tuesday, 9/24: Even Day - Advisory / MAV Time

Wednesday: 9/25: Odd Day

Thursday, 9/26: Even Day - Extended 1/2

Friday, 9/27: Odd Day

MAV Time is a new way that we are helping students have time to complete academic work during the school day. MAV Time will occur during 4th period on certain Even Days, and it is generally scheduled as the final part of the Extended Period rotation. That means that MAV Time days will generally be scheduled on the next Even Day after Extended Period 7/Extended Period 8.

The first scheduled MAV Time day will be on Tuesday, 9/24/24.

Mountainside will be hosting the PSAT on Monday, October 28th. We will be offering the PSAT to 200 students in our Main Gym. Juniors will be eligible to register for the PSAT from September 30th until the end of the day on Friday, October 11th. Sophomore students will be eligible to register for the remaining seats from Monday, October 14th through Friday, October 18th at the end of the day.

To register for the PSAT students will need to see the bookkeeper at MHS and pay a $20 PSAT fee. Students will then need to take their receipt to the Counseling office and see Ms. Bennet in order to complete the registration process. We will send reminders to students who have registered as well as pertinent information for test day. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Yearbooks are currently $45 during the Back to School special. Purchase yours today in person with the bookkeeper, or online through BSD payment systems. This special will end on September 30, so don't delay!

Also, you can also personalize your yearbook which includes having your name embossed on the book and/or adding some icons that capture your high school experience. Icons are currently free during the Back to School special.

Fill out this form and take it to the bookkeeper. This is applicable even if you’ve already purchased your 2025 yearbook.

Do you recognize anything in the photos below? The Lost & Found area has water bottles, hoodies, and other items that have been turned in since the beginning of the school year. If your student has misplaced something, please encourage them to visit the Lost & Found in the main office. Smaller items and electronics (e.g. keys, phones, glasses, etc.) are held at the front desk and students can ask staff about those items specifically. Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the quarter.

The Art Department needs full-sized aprons. Aprons help protect our students' clothing when they're using messy materials. All donated items need to be clean. Please drop off your donations at the front office. Thank you for supporting the arts at Mountainside!

A reminder to sign up your student for Chromebook Insurance: Student Device Damage and Loss Protection Program for the 2024-2025 school.The insurance fee is only $20 and can be paid at the bookkeeper or through the Online Payment System. If your student qualifies for Free/Discounted District Fees in our district, the fee will be waived.

Since the fee for damaging a Chromebook without insurance can be as much as $440, we want to reach out and make sure that you know what could happen if this fee is not taken care of.

The window for opting-in to the insurance program will close on Friday, October 4th. After that time, any damages that occur to unprotected devices are not protected and will be the responsibility of the student and family.

• Girls Water Polo beat Forest Grove 26-15
• Boys Water Polo beat Forest Grove 25-24
• JV Volleyball beat Beaverton 3-0
• JV2 Black Volleyball beat Beaverton
• JV2 White Volleyball beat Beaverton
• JV Volleyball beat Sunset 3-0
• Girls Varsity Soccer beat McKay 5-0
• Boys Varsity Soccer beat Oregon City 5-0
• Boys Water Polo beat Hillsboro 15-12
• Boys Water Polo beat Redmond 14-2
• Boys Water Polo beat Ridgeview 17-5
• Boys Water Polo beat Hillsboro 13-9

Announcement 1: Metro League Pink Week SALES ENDS THIS WEDNESDAY!
https://myshirtbin.com/collections/pinkweek This fundraiser is happening at all of the Metro schools to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Even if you have purchased Pink Week clothing in the past, we hope you will consider purchasing again this year to help with this great cause. Proceeds will go to the Pink Lemonade Project whose mission is to educate, empower and support communities affected by breast cancer in Oregon and SW Washington.
Please order on this link (make sure to put Mountainside when filling out your order as all clothing will be handed out at the SHUBOX during lunches the week of Oct. 7th. The actual Metro League Pink Week is the week of Oct. 14th): https://myshirtbin.com/collections/pinkweek

Announcement 2: Clubs Approved So Far For Club Fair!
The following clubs are now approved for this year and will have an automatic table at Club Fair on Oct. 4th. If you don’t see your club on this list, please turn in a completed application and flier to Mr. Reinholt’s office 163:

• ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
• Animation Club

• Bowling Club (Community Sponsored Sport)

• Camping Club

• Clay Club

• Drama Club

• Game Development Club
• Hawkbot1cs Robotics Team
• KPop Club
• Mandarin Buzz
• Mountainside Lacrosse (Community Sponsored Sport)
• Speech and Debate
• Water Polo (Community Sponsored Sport)
• Westside Riders Snowboarding Team (Community Sponsored Sport)

Announcement 3: Salute to Service
We are so excited to host our annual “Salute to Service” event during the football game on Friday, October 11th. This event is an extremely special opportunity for us to show our appreciation to our service workers who contribute so much to our community. All service workers are welcome to attend and enjoy a free meal for themselves and a plus one! We look forward to seeing you at our event! Go Mavs!

Announcement 4: Maverick Wrestling (Boys & Girls)

Pre-Season wrestling will be starting on Tuesday October 1st for anyone not out for a Fall Sport. Workouts will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:50-5:20 PM until the start of the season on November 18th. There will also be a Girls Only practice on Wednesday October 2nd from 3:50-5:00 PM. You must have all forms turned in prior to participating (Online Registration Directions). Please email Coach Phillips (brett_phillips@beaverton.k12.or.us) or Coach Matthews (Girls Head Coach)(michael_matthews@beaverton.k12.or.us) for more information. All preseason dates can be found on mountainsidewrestling.com GO MAVS!

REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Club Fair Oct. 4th!
Club Applications are available outside of Mr. Reinholt’s Office 163. Every club must renew every year. Clubs are encouraged to meet before school this year after 7:45 am (staff work hours). If you would like your club to have a table at the fair please get your application turned in ASAP. They are due October 2nd.

Student Spotlights Wanted!!
Nominate your friends and peers to get them posted on the MHS Instagram! We are looking for exceptional students who show off their skills inside and outside the classroom. Please fill this out to nominate someone to get Student Spotlight of the Week!!

Preferred Name For Birthday Post And Birthday Grams
Hey Mavs! Do you go by a name different from your name on StudentVue? Fill out this form Click here so that your preferred name or nickname will be posted on our weekly Birthday Posts and written on your Birthday Gram!

Lunchtime Song Suggestion Form
Please enter any songs you want to be played during lunches!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenTOKlYENFkjIg2kEgSs18S1wvMNWRDA3IOlvbHGg_v4xbPA/viewform

MHS is an International Baccalaureate World School which offers two different IB programs. All Grade 9 and 10 students take MYP (Middle Years Program) courses and students in Grade 11 and 12 take DP (Diploma Program) courses. The IBDP is a rigorous and highly valued qualification recognized by universities around the world. For students, success in the IB often results in advanced standing, course credit, scholarships, and other admissions-related benefits at many universities. Students seeking this qualification must complete standardized examinations scored by the IB.

At MHS, all juniors and many seniors are engaged in “IB For All” by taking, at a minimum, IB Language & Literature and IB Individuals & Societies. Many also take an IB Math class. We believe that all students can and should access advanced curriculum, whether a full diploma candidate, a course candidate, or a curious learner.

In the May 2024 exam session, MHS students scored above the global average! Bravo to alumni Ryan Lu and Kalina Rencher who earned 42 and Ethan Martin who earned 41 points (out of 45) - a stellar achievement! We are proud of all our students who challenge themselves by taking and/or testing in IB classes.

Statistics for the May 2024 session can be seen below:

Hello Mountainside Community! My name is Nicholas Godsmark and I am the new IB MYP (Middle Years Program) Coordinator for Mountainside High School, but I also teach IB Language and Literature to many of your seniors; this is my seventh year at MHS. Before arriving here, I taught English for three years at Shen Wai International School, an authorized IB school for students aged 4-18, located in Shenzhen, China.

All of our 9th and 10th grade students here are IB MYP students. So: Why IB MYP? It’s such a valid question and when someone asks it they are practicing one of my favorite aspects of the program–inquiry. The MYP requires students to think critically about big ideas and concepts and ask (better and better) questions, rather than to simply memorize facts. Providing avenues for students to inquire based on their interests leads not only to depth of learning, but encourages them to continue the practice for their entire lives.

Be curious! Please let me know if you have any questions about the MYP here at nicholas_godsmark@beaverton.k12.or.us or come visit me at Back to School Night on September 25.

Hello! ALL students must be approved through the new Raptor Volunteer system. If students are in need of service hours and want to volunteer in any Beaverton schools, they must complete this 5 minute application. If you want to apps.raptortech.com

Looking for community service opportunities?
Like meeting new people? Come be a Mav Ambassador!
Stop by the Counseling Center and see Ms. Bennett to fill out a Mav Ambassador interest form.

Please see flyer below for more information!

HOW TO RECORD YOUR SERVICE HOURS

When you do Community Service activities such as Wednesday Service Hours, MHS Drives, or volunteering at places such as elementary school carnivals, you must record your hours (directions below).

Please see the below information on how to document your completed Community Service activities.

The google form is located in CANVAS, on the MHS Students Course page.

See; Key Links for this Course; Community Service Information Link.

HOW TO SEE HOW MANY HOURS YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY RECORDED

Go to your Class of ____ page on Canvas and then go to GRADES.

Pre-Season wrestling will be starting on Tuesday October 1st for anyone not out for a Fall Sport. Workouts will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:50-5:20 PM until the start of the season on November 18th. There will also be a Girls Only practice on Wednesday October 2nd from 3:50-5:00 PM. You must have all forms turned in prior to participating (Online Registration Directions). Please email Coach Phillips (brett_phillips@beaverton.k12.or.us) or Coach Matthews (Girls Head Coach)(michael_matthews@beaverton.k12.or.us) for more information. All preseason dates can be found on mountainsidewrestling.com GO MAVS!

Do you love mountain air and spending time with friends? Do you like to improve an old skill? If so, ski team might be for you! Beginner and intermediate skiers to experienced racers are welcome on Southwest Mountain Alpine Ski Teams, the training team for ISB, Mountainside, Sherwood, and Southridge Ski Teams! We invite Mountainside High School skiers to join us for a winter of fun, hard work, and maximizing your skills as skiers and ski racers. Info night will be held in October. Dryland practice begins mid-November, and on-mountain training begins in December. Six league races will be held in January and February. Check out our website at southridgeskiteam.org, and contact Head Coach Jason Hattery for more information and invite links. (503) 475-5015 / jason.c.hattery@gmail.com

The Beaverton School District does not sponsor or endorse the activities and/or information contained in this material.

During the senior meeting on Friday, October 4, the annual senior picture will be taken. This picture gets placed in the yearbook, so seniors, please be there for it!

Dining for Dollars - Joe’s Burgers

Visit the Murray Hill Joe's Burgers and 15% of participating sales will be donated back to support MHS Grad Night, class of 2025! All you need to do is show the flier!

• When: Tuesday 9/24

• Where: Murray Hill Joe's Burgers

• Flyer: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/_files/ugd/f0376c_a325d1b7d9784a038b6bc5267bf893a0.pdf

Save the date! Our annual Winter Market is a fun opportunity to shop local artisan and pop-up vendors. This popular event takes place just in time for holiday shopping!

• Date: Saturday, December 7th, 10am - 4pm

• Location: Mountainside High School

• More information: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/mountainside-winter-market

Join the MPACT Board

Mountainside's Parent and Community Team is recruiting for open Board positions. Take on a leadership role or shadow someone to take over the position next year. Whether you like to plan events or keep track of the budget, we have an opportunity for you! Email us for more information.

• Email: President@MountainsidePACT.org

Volunteers Needed

Homecoming Dance Chaperones

We are looking for several volunteers to chaperone the Homecoming dance. You can help by handing out water or checking coats. Sign up in Raptor.

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Raptor: https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/ODkwNTpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=

AVID Tutors

MHS is recruiting volunteer tutors to work with AVID elective students in their core classes. Students will bring a question from their classes to get help from a group of students and tutor. There are 4 AVID classes this year and we would like to get a couple tutors per class.

• Visit this link for more information: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/avid/avid-etutor

Front Office Lunch Assistant

A volunteer is needed every day from 12:20-1:55pm. Log into your Raptor account to sign up for a shift.

• Raptor https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/ODkwNTpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=

Help servicing 3D printers

The Engineering department is looking for someone who can help service their 3D printers. If you can help, please email us.

• Email: volunteer@mountainsidepact.org.

MPACT is Mountainside’s Parent Teacher Organization, serving to enhance the Mountainside student learning experience, support school staff, and build community connections. MPACT’s work extends beyond the school budget to fulfill grant requests, award senior scholarships, promote staff appreciation, support student-centered programming, coordinate volunteerism, and much more! We need all the help we can get! Read on for more details on how to get involved.

MPACT General Meetings 2024-2025

MPACT holds bi-monthly General Meetings that offer a great opportunity to hear from the principal, ask questions, and get involved with the school community. For more information on meeting dates and times, follow us on Facebook or watch for updates in the Mav Express!

Make Your iMPACT!

VOLUNTEER: All new and existing volunteers must apply and consent to an Oregon criminal records check through Raptor, the new volunteer management system used by the Beaverton School District. For more information and to get the process started, visit this link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODkwNTplbi1VUw==

DONATE: Your generous support helps to fund scholarships, activities, educational resources, enrichment opportunities, and more! MPACT is a registered charitable organization; donation tax receipts are available.

• For PayPal and Square links, visit: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/write-a-check

• In Person or By Mail: Write a check payable to “MPACT” and drop off at the office or mail to: MPACT, 12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97007

• Check with your employer! Some companies offer things like donations through payroll or match funds for donations or volunteer hours. For questions, contact: treasurer@mountainsidepact.org

SHOP: Make a purchase with purpose that gives back to MPACT!

• MOUNTAINSIDE MERCHANDISE/SPIRIT STORE: Show your Mountainside pride with Mountainside Mavericks spirit gear! Visit our online store at: https://mountainside-merchandise.square.site/s/shop

• DINING OUT! Throughout the year, MPACT partners with local restaurants for a delicious way to fundraise. Watch for announcements in the Maverick Express or visit our website for details: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/dine-out

Ways to Connect!

• Website: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/

• Facebook: Mountainside PACT

• Instagram: mountainside_mpact

• Email: mpactboard@mountainsidepact.org

• Mail: 12500 SW 175th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97007

To report your student absent or tardy, please contact the attendance secretary by calling 503.356.3508 or emailing stephanie_marr@beaverton.k12.or.us. The online contact form on the MHS website is no longer accepted for reporting/excusing absences or tardies. For more information, please visit the Attendance page on the MHS website here. Parents/Guardians have 48 hours to excuse tardies and absences.

Attendance Helpful Hints

Checking a student out of school? Here are some tips to make it easy!

• Call or email attendance early in the day we will write a pass for your student to leave at the designated time.
  
• Students may pick up their pass before school, during passing periods or during lunch.
  

• If students have any of the following classes, they often wander the school working on projects and are difficult to locate. Please call ahead so we can make sure they are excused at the right time!

• Digital Filmmaking
• Intro to Digital Filmmaking
• Photography
  
• If your student is being dismissed during a PE period, it can be difficult to locate them in a timely matter as they can be in different locations during the class period. Please call ahead, if possible!

REMEMBER! Students do not have access to their phones during class time, so calling/texting them will not help find them. Making sure they have a pass ahead of time will ensure they leave on time!

• Attendance Phone: (503) 356-3508
• Attendance Email: stephanie_marr@beaverton.k12.or.us

Free School Meals for Students

All students in the Beaverton School District will be offered one free breakfast and one free lunch during the 2024-25 school year. Every student is enrolled automatically in the program.

Student meals include an entree, fruit and vegetable sides, and one milk. Students must take a complete meal to be eligible for the no-cost option; students who only opt for milk do not qualify for free milk. This is a federal requirement meant to encourage students to eat a well-balanced meal.

A la carte items such as milk, second entrees, and snack items will be sold when students have a positive account balance or cash.

WEDNESDAY, 9/25: Resource Fair & Back-to-School Night

FRIDAY, 10/4: Jostens Meeting for 12th Grade / Senior Pano Photo

FRIDAY, 10/11: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

FRIDAY, 10/25 : Grading Day - NO SCHOOL

SATURDAY, 10/26: MHS Homecoming Dance, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

TUESDAY, 10/29: Picture Retakes

MONDAY, 11/11: Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, 11/25 - FRIDAY, 11/29: Thanksgiving Break

MONDAY, 12/9: Staff Development DAY - NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, 12/23 - FRIDAY, 1/3 - Winter Break

Website: beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/mountainside
Location: 12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: 503-356-3500
Facebook: facebook.com/mountainsidehs
Twitter: @mountainsidehs

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS

A – BR/AVID: Andrew Witt

BU-GO: Mary Monahan

GR-K: Kimi Ito

L-N: Kainoa Sandberg

O- SL: Jacy Jukkala

SM - Z: David Nelson

College & Career: Emily O'Quinn

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENTS

A - G: Colby Neal

H - N: Juan Carlos Gomez Giraldo

O - Z: Rebecca Bair