Strength Leaders: Julian, Jesus, and Noah presented at the Faculty Meeting to inform teachers about the importance of using Gallop Strengths in their classroom.
Greetings Aztecs,
As we head into the last week before Fall break we have a few reminders. Take advantage of time in class, Magic Center and on-site resources to support academic and social emotional wellbeing. We have many opportunities this week to connect with school, so make sure to read about the events and attend. When we return from break, it will be time for Homecoming festivities where we will connect with school traditions and alumni. Some of the best memories of your high school experience will take place that week.
We are proud of the many initiatives implemented over the last few years since our WASC visit in February of 2022. WASC visits are held to ensure excellence in schools through an accreditation process. At that last visit we received the highest ranking coming out of COVID. This year marks our mid cycle review, and we need your feedback. Students, parents, and school staff please click on this survey to give your thoughtful feedback. If you need some reminders maybe you can find some of those initiatives mentioned in this and previous WAAG communications. Parents this is a great opportunity to ask your kids what new measures do we have over the past 3 years.
Students make sure to get some rest, find time to read for school or fun, , come watch your classmates compete, and help with chores. We hope you enjoy the 2-week break Aztecs!
Mission on the Mesa!
5Star
Below is a list of how to earn 5Star Points this week. For spirit points, see an administrator, Ms. Betanco, Ms. Cat, or Ms. Link to scan for points.
1) Monday - 2 points, school survey on the 5Star App
2) Everyday - 5 points - before and after school Magic Center
3) Everyday - 1 point - before and after school After School Program
4) Wednesday - 3 points - College Gear Day
5) Friday - 3 points - Aztec Gear Day
6) Away Games - 20 points, refer to schedule above for games. Open up your 5Star and check-in through the app.
7) Teachers can assign 5 points for all Aztecs who demonstrate the Aztec Core Values and/or demonstrating the use of one of their five strengths
8) Scroll down to the "From the Library" Section to read about how to earn points by completing a book review (5 to 15 points), monthly library quest (25 , and monthly strength quest.
Homecoming Dance at The Julep
This year's Homecoming Dance will be on October 12 at The Julep in Downtown. Tickets are $75 through October 9 and will increase at the door $90. In order to attend the dance you must adhere to the following:
1) Be off the non-privilege list.
2) Be off the debt list.
3) Turn in a signed permission slip with cash (see prices above) to the ASB before school, NB, or lunch. WE DO NOT SELL AFTER LUNCH INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL.
4) Download 5Star on your phone. This is how you will receive your ticket.
5) Seniors must have submitted a Senior Contract to the ASB.
Monty's Market
Remember, we will use a ticketing system to enter Monty's Market. We will issue 50 tickets a day. Tickets will be issued on the 5Star App. Click here to sign up for a ticket (must be signed in to your student account to gain access to the Google Form).
Students may also earn community service by volunteering at Monty's Market. Complete this Google Form to sign up (must be signed in to your student account to gain access to the Google Form). You will wait for a text from Ms. Ruiz for confirmation when you work.
Spirit Points
After our first spirit week, below are the results of our spirit points. The class who wins the most spirit points, will earn a pizza party at the end of each semester. Remember all spirit points are earned with the 5Star App.
Seniors Win with 125 points
Freshmen 100 points
Staff 75 points
Juniors 50 points
Sophomores 25 points
Pictures
Blood Drive 09/18
Help save some lives by donating blood. Students will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card and 4 hours of community service. Click the link to register for the Blood Drive on 09/18 in the cafeteria. Parental consent form HERE. Spanish version HERE.
Freshmen Survey
Our school will conduct a survey of the freshmen through their English Classes starting October 8 through October 28. If you do not wish your student to participate, please fill out the passive permission slip and return to the ASB.
Non-Privilege List
After Homecoming on October 14, the non-privilege list policy will change. Unexcused absences will change from 8 full day unexcused absences/48 single period unexcused absences to 3 full day unexcused absences/18 single period unexcused absences .
Current Policy Until October 14
It is very important to follow the MOH Values of Respect, Responsibility and Resiliency. Part of following those values is to follow our attendance policy and behavior guidelines.
At MOH, we implement a non-privilege list. The list is created and updated regularly based on the following:
- Discipline: Any students suspended from school will be added to the list and may roll over to the next grading period for excessive referrals to the Assistant Principal.
- Attendance: 8 full day unexcused absences/48 single period unexcused absences or 12 unexcused tardies.
Click on the link to access the list:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v46TN4iNSEfQIYnATVHMFMJ9AYOQVyo8a8jx7j9Vaio/edit?usp=sharing
Students on the list are not able to attend or buy tickets to extra curricular activities outside of the school days such as dances or athletic events.
How to Clear Your Name from the List:
For Attendance: Attend Saturday School!
Discipline: Maintain behavior reflecting our Aztec values. Students will be re-evaluated at the end of each grading period. Referrals to the Assistant Principal will impact removal from the non-privilege list. We strongly encourage you to attend Saturday School!
Contact Information for Assistant Principals
Eddie Ortega
Mabelle Glithero
Teresa Walkup
Valerie Ruiz: ASB & Athletics
Resources
Athletic Director Update 09/16
We are now in full swing for Fall Sports. All teams rosters are set and we are in full game mode.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the week Vera Wallace (Girls Volleyball) and Maximus Zepeda (Boys Cross-Country). They both demonstrated great Respect, Responsibility & Resilience through their respective sport.
Congratulations to our Football program. Last Friday both teams picked up wins vs. Hoover.
Our Girls JV Flag Football team picked up the first victory in program history with their win against Hoover last week.
Our Girls Golf and Tennis teams remain hit by picking up wins last week!
It’s a great time to be an Aztec. For those of you interested in Winter Sports, stay on the look-out through our athletics Instagram page for information @mohaztecathletics1. We will begin the clearing process for Winter Sports once we are back from Fall break.
Coach Martin
For Sports Clearance, we will no longer be using Register My Athlete. Instead we are with a new company called Home Campus.
As we get ready for the Fall Sports Season, you will need to get your athlete cleared to participate in tryouts.
Your student will need a physical dated after 12/1/2023 and proof of insurance. Both of these will need to be uploaded to complete the registration process.
A copy of the physical form has been attached to this message along with directions on how to complete the Home Campus registration process.
Please Click Here to register your Athlete: www.homecampus.com/login
**If you are registering as a manager, you do not need a physical - however you will need to upload a blank document to complete the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Coach Martin.
Parent Involvement Opportunities-MOH Needs You!
Hello Aztecs Families.
We are looking for parents who are interested in becoming part of our school committees. Please click on the link below to see the 3 different committees we offer at MOH. If interested please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/n6TjXU3gpweAzXw67 .
Hola Familias Aztecas.
Estamos buscando padres que estén interesados en formar parte de nuestros comités escolares. A continuación se encuentran los 3 comités diferentes que ofrecemos en MOH. Si está interesado por favor rellene el siguiente formulario. https://forms.gle/n6TjXU3gpweAzXw67
There are 3 new ways to earn 5 Star points!
1. Read a book and fill out the book review form. It needs to be a book you are reading this year, not one from the past.
Book Review Form:
drive.google.com/file/d/1ftf2xXoqrwbrzu6SRU694oUCZraLPxpa/view?usp=sharing
Google Form to Submit It:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6XRhnpOkEU_dQs3iWe3zq0FOFEQx10Y1cGj9W4diwBQqHIw/viewform?usp=sf_link
(Both of these link should always be available in your English class' Google Classroom and on the WAAG.)
2. Monthly Strengths Quest: Each month there will be a strengths related activity you can complete for points. Here is the September Strengths Quest. It will also be on the WAAG.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoxqyUac7aD84D_b1cUzy_qTl3pGAiY7L5BxoDTeZh6oMoWQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
3. Monthly Library Quest: Each month there will also be a quick and easy library activity you can complete for points. Here is the September Strengths Quest. It will also be on the WAAG.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebP5vAUmclOnD_xMAu7uRBo226ZwkNWYmk0XlHUJWw42IKAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact Us
Email: valerie.ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://moh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 3250 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 628 - 3800