Manvel HS eNews

As we enter the holiday season and the last week of school before Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to express my need for your assistance. I have noticed a shift in behavior on the campus and need your support and partnership to address it.

On Wednesday, November 13th, I held a virtual meeting during homeroom with the entire campus. In my Maverick Family Meeting I addressed my commitment to the change I want to see at MHS but need the students to meet me halfway. There are several little things that need to be cleaned up that I addressed:

• Cell Phones during instruction time and headphones during instruction and passing periods
• Non Compliance with the Dress Code
• Ex. Crop Tops, Slides, leggings, head coverings
• Being late to class
• Students Roaming the Hall
• Decrease in Work Ethic in the Classroom
• Eating in the Classroom
• Trash in the Cafeteria and Hallways

After discussing my expectations and what I needed to see from all of my Mavericks, I discussed all the great things happening on the campus in athletics and within our clubs & organizations. From Volleyball and football playoffs, to FFA Jacket Ceremony to our first ever Magical Maverick Christmas tree contest.

While I received great feedback from students and they understood that we can do better as a whole, we had 3 physical altercations occur this week. This is very disheartening and not the behavior of a Manvel Maverick. It is also disheartening that students would rather record and watch this type of behavior than be a leader and assist to deescalate.

I am writing this letter not to alarm you as parents and guardians but to ask for your partnership and assistance in speaking with your students about appropriate conflict resolution. I also want to reassure you that MHS is a safe campus and the events that occurred this week are not a representation of how the campus runs each week.

I do understand that students will have disagreements but they should not end in physical altercations. If your student is having an issue with another student, please have them seek assistance from an administrator or counselor. We are here to help students work through conflict as this is a life skill they will need well into adulthood. Physical Altercations will not be tolerated at MHS and will lead to consequences ranging from suspension, alternative school placement and arrests.

Please also discuss with your student the proper way to engage with each other on social media. Many times peer to peer conflict arises as students post hurtful comments on Instagram and other social media sites or they send messages in group chats that are later shared to cause more confusion and hurt.

The motto of MHS is Hoka Hey. To be Hoka Hey is to be unselfish and to be a community that cares for one another. I have believed in Hoka Hey since I first heard it at a football game in 2009.

I love serving as your principal and I take this role seriously. I take pride in leading MHS and I make it a point to model what Hoka Hey means to me daily by being visible around campus and supporting my Mavericks in athletics, fine arts, CTE and in the classroom by holding a high standard for academic excellence.

Today I am asking you to partner with me. Speak with your students about modeling Hoka Hey each day and to do the little things better.

Together, I know we can ensure each Maverick has a successful high school career.

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

This year, our Lady Mavs Soccer were called to serve at Jennie's Rescue Ranch as part of our Alvin ISD Community! Our athletes spent their time cleaning kennels, moving heavy equipment, organizing resources, decorating for the holidays, photographing newly adoptable animals, and, of course, playing with adorable puppies. If you would like any details on how to adopt any of the precious faces or to make donations, please visit their website! https://www.jennisrescueranch.org/

The Majestics Dance Team served The Landing at Watercrest Assisted Living facility this past week as a part of the AISD Serve Initiative. Varsity Dance Team members worked with residents in the memory care unit as well as other residents in the activity center. Students learned the importance of community engagement through service to others.

Congratulations to the Model UN team who attended The Woodlands High School Model United Nations Conference this weekend! The team members are Blaise Yamane, Yaseen Aziz, Michael Alvarez, Addison Perkins, Alaina Deams, Wynonna Tamayo.

They all worked hard and performed exceedingly well! Special shout out to Blaise Yemane, recognized with a Delegate Honorable Mention for his work with the Interpol committee and Michael Alvarez who was recognized as Best Delegate for his work in General Assembly Plenary.

Girls Soccer Tryouts will be held Monday, December 2nd, and Tuesday, December 3rd, from 3:30-5:30 pm. Anyone interested in trying out must attend both days of tryouts, and official teams will be announced on Tuesday. Please come out and show your soccer skills for a chance to join our Lady Mavs! For any additional information, reach out to Coach Sticca, Coach Sedillo, or Coach Wilson.

If you are wanting to only order the cap and gown and not a package, click the link below and scroll all the way down to Grad Essentials.

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code