Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS

Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope you all had a restful winter break. As we begin 2025, I am amazed with how fast the the fall season went by.

The start of a new year is always a good time for reflection, renewal and goal setting. It allows our students (and staff) a chance to set new goals, embrace new challenges, and continue in our belief to connect, explore and pursue. I am so proud of the accomplishments of our students and look forward to finishing our first semester strong. MAV UP!

If you have any questions about this information or becoming involved at Mountainside, please do not hesitate to call our office at 503-356-3500.

Sincerely,

Natalie Labossiere

Principal

Monday, 1/6: Odd Day

Tuesday, 1/7: Even Day, Ext 7/8

Wednesday, 1/8: Odd Day

Thursday, 1/9: Even Day - Advisory Only

Friday, 1/10: Odd Day

Calling all K-8th students! Join the Varsity Dance Team, The Mavs Dancers, for their Winter Dance Clinic! Two days of dancing, games, and an optional performance at the Varsity Basketball Game on Friday, January 17th. Email Coach Baylee at mhsmavsdancers@gmail.com to receive the registration link, or sign up directly HERE: https://form.jotform.com/243385043449157

As you can see in the photos below, we have a growing collection of water bottles and clothing in our Lost and Found. If your student has misplaced items, please encourage them to visit the Lost & Found area in the Main Office. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of this month.

Weekly Challenge: Ask 3 people you didn’t see over break how their break was!

Event of the Week: Wednesday, Mountainside Wrestling dual vs. Southridge @6:30 pm

Kudos:

• Congratulations Boys Freshman Basketball for beating Cleveland and Lakeridge!
• Congratulations to Girls Swimming for beating Southridge High School 92-62!
• Congratulations to Boys Swimming for beating Southridge High School 95-55!
• Congratulations Girls Basketball for going to California for the Surf City Holiday Classic and won the Silver Bracket 4-0!
• Congratulations Girls Basketball for winning the Nike Interstate against Evergreen!
• Congratulations Girls and Boys Basketball for beating Summit High School!
• Congratulations Girls and Boys Wrestling for beating Sunset!
• Boys: Mountainside 52, Sunset 21
• Girls: Mountainside 60, Sunset 24
• Congratulations to Girls and Boys Wrestling for their results at the Mountainside Tournament
• Boys Varsity: 1st Place out of 10 Teams
• 1st Place: Brody Lybarger 132; Jonas Stock 138; Isaac Conner 144; Ethan Stock 150
• 2nd Place: Senna Russnogle 106
• 3rd Place: Jace Thompson 106; Billy Mastripolito 150; Aidan McGuire 215
• 4th Place: Evan Lybarger 126; Colby Gadbois 165
• Girls Varsity: 3rd Place out of 12 Teams
• 1st Place: Layla Morris 130; Addison Burleigh 140
• 2nd Place: Rylee Grimes 105; Hazel Rouse 110; Natalie Kawaguchi 120
• 4th Place: Kennedy Burleigh 235
• Congratulations to Mountainside’s Novice wrestlers for their results at the Glencoe Novice Meet!
• Glencoe Novice Tournament Champions: Colton Russelle; Nasim Jad; Lolita Lohinova; Abby Noraddin; Aisha Siddiqui
• Congratulations to the Community Sponsored Boys Bowling team for taking 2nd and 3rd place at their tournaments over the break.
• Congratulations to Girls and Boys Wrestling for going to Reno for the Sierra Nevada Classic!
• Sierra Nevada Boys Results: 38th Place out of 96 Teams
• 5th Place: Isaac Conner 138
• 8th Place: Brody Lybarger 126; Ethan Stock 144
• Sierra Nevada Girls Results: 9th Place out of 75 Teams
• 1st Place: Layla Morris 125
• 2nd Place: Addison Burleigh 135
• Congratulations to Boys Wrestling for their results at the Sandy Paul Larson Invite!
• Sandy Paul Larson Invite Tournament Results: 2nd Place out of 14 Teams
• 1st Place: Brody Lybarger 132
• 2nd Place: Jonas Stock 138; Aidan McGuire 215
• 3rd Place: Senna Russnogle 106; Evan Lybarger 126
• 4th Place: Jace Thompson 106; Easton Steimer 113; Colton Russelle 157
• 5th Place: Evan Cowan 150
• 6th Place: Billy Mastripolito 150

Announcement 1: REMINDER- STUFF THE STABLES T-SHIRT DESIGNS WANTED- DUE BY JAN. 17TH

We want students to design the shirts for Stuff the Stables! The winning t-shirt design will be featured as our shirt for the Stuff The Stables game and dance, and the winning designer will receive a free shirt getting them into the game for free and get a free dance and MGT ticket! Please email a digital version of your design using this file format: Vector art file or a .ai, a .eps or a high resolution .pdf file type to Mr. Reinholt at erik_reinholt@beaverton.k12.or.us by January 17th, 2025.

Your Design Must Include:

• The name of the event “Stuff The Stables 2025”
• Some of Rowan’s favorite things and/or wish:
• Rowan is a 3-year-old from Cornelius, and his wish is to go to DISNEY WORLD! He loves to play Mario Cart, crash monster truck toys, and loves superhero toys. Rowan wants to meet his favorite superheroes in person at Disney World! He is excited to see Hulk, Superman, Spiderman, and Batman!
• His favorite color is blue! He’s excited to come to Mountainside High School and attend our assembly!
• Needs to be a one-color design (font will be white on a blue shirt)
• Design will be on the front side only (back is reserved for sponsors)
• Due by January 17th, 2025

• Make-A-Wish logo (newest logo to use here)
• Rowan’s name
• Basketball

Announcement 2: Holiday Sharing Recap!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Holiday Sharing Drive. This year it was a huge success with 11 participating schools, and over 500 gifts donated. Don’t forget to complete the service hour form and get your service hour for donating. We couldn’t have done it without you all!

Announcement 3: Gingerbread House Competition Results

Hey MAVS! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Gingerbread Competition this year and congratulations to this year’s winners, Lacey Calene, Jacob Grass, and Aubrie Ngo! It was a close competition, but we are so happy to see your creativity! We appreciate all of your efforts and we hope to see you all again next year! Go MAVS!

Announcement 4: Join the Mountainside Lacrosse Team! Registration Now Open!

Ready to dive into one of the fastest-growing sports in the country? Become a part of the Mountainside Lacrosse Family today! No experience is needed – we’ll teach you everything you need to know to have a blast on the field.

📅 Preseason Practice Schedule:

● When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

● Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

● Where: Conestoga Middle School

Hurry! Registration closes on February 9th. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

👉 REGISTER HERE or visit us atwww.mountainsidelax.com.

Come join the fun, build new friendships, and be part of something amazing. Let’s make this season unforgettable!

Manes from Mavs on January 29th!

Attention Mavs! Our annual Manes from Mavs event is happening January 29th! We’ll be working with local hair stylists to donate hair to the non-profit Children With Hair Loss, an organization that uses donations to make wigs for children who have lost hair due to Cancer treatments, Alopecia, Burns, etc.

We are encouraging you to NOT CUT YOUR HAIR and SIGN UP to grow it out, and have it cut (at least 8 inches) to donate at the event! This event’s success depends solely on your participation, so please consider donating! Also, this event is not just for students, parents can sign up as well.

Sign-ups are from January 6th to the 16th, during both lunches in the SHUBOX. A parent consent form must be signed in order to participate. Thanks so much!

Mountainside’s Got Talent Audition Sign Ups!

Our annual talent show, Mountainside’s Got Talent, is coming back next year! Sign ups to audition will begin February 28th and end March 17th. Auditions will take place after school on March 18th.

Go get your acts ready!

Meet Rowan, our new Make-A-Wish Kid!

Rowan is a three year old from Cornelius. His favorite color is blue. He likes to play Mario Kart, crash monster truck toys and loves superhero toys. His wish is to go to the Walt Disney World Resort! Rowan wants to meet his favorite superheros in person with this wish. He is excited to see Hulk, Superman, Spiderman, and Batman!

We will be doing a lot of fundraising the next couple of months to raise $7500 again this year including miracle minutes, Stuff the Stables shirt sales, Winter Formal dance ticket sales, and Staff Dares incentives.

You can also contribute directly to our MHS Make-A-Wish website: http://site.wish.org/goto/Mountainside2425

Track and Field

Hey Mavs! Mountainside Track and Field is very excited to offer pre-season workouts as we approach the 2025 Track & Field Season! These workouts are open to any Mountainside students who are interested in joining the team. It is a great chance to meet your coaches, fellow student athletes, and prepare your body for the season. A calendar of the planned training sessions is available here.

Please note the following:

You must be registered and cleared for participation with the Athletic Office. This includes having a current physical. Registration is done electronically through InTouch. Directions for InTouch can be found here. Physical Forms are available here.

If you have already participated in a Mountainside sport this school year, you still need to register for Track. Please refer to the InTouch direction above.

• Mondays and Wednesdays are for running workouts. Distance and sprint coaches will be available to lead those workouts.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays are in the Weight Room. These workouts will benefit ALL track student athletes.
• Thursdays will also have additional track work for distance focused student athletes.
• If you are currently participating in a Winter Sport, your commitment needs to stay with the Winter Sport; we will see you when the Spring Season starts!

Please reach out to Coach Gaffney with any questions!

john_gaffney@beaverton.k12.or.us

Go MAVS!!!

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!!

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

For 12th grade students who are planning to pursue continuing education options after high school such as 2-Year College, 4-Year College or Professional/Technical programs, this is an important time to complete the forms that will help you receive money to help pay for your chosen path. Most continuing education programs will require the FAFSA or ORSAA form to consider students for any scholarships at their college or program; these forms are also the way to be considered for public grants, or loans.

Both the FAFSA and the ORSAA forms are open and available for students to use. Students only need to use one of these forms, whichever one is right for them, and it is recommended that students submit these forms by the end of January. Some colleges and professional programs may even have specific due dates for these forms that could be sooner than that.

Tips and Resources

• Check the websites for the colleges or programs you are applying to and make sure you know if they have a due date for the FAFSA/ORSAA forms.

• If you are not sure which form is right for you, consider reviewing the Oregon Student Aid website's FAFSA/ORSAA page: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa/fafsaorsaa-information/

• Information about how to fill out the FAFSA Application can be found on the Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Scholl’s Heights Family Dance Volunteers Needed!

When: January 16th, 2025 from 6pm - 7:30pm, 10 volunteers needed from 5pm-8pm

Where: Scholls Heights Elementary School

What: The Scholls Heights PTO hosts a fun school-wide Family Dance event for students and their families with a children’s DJ, concessions, games, and activities for all! We are looking for 10 volunteers to help with set-up before the event, during the event (concessions), and clean-up afterward. Your support is greatly appreciated and will make a huge difference to ensure everything goes smoothly. Thanks in advance for your help! Reminder, students need Raptor approval to volunteer.

How to Sign Up: Please sign up via the Google Form

Questions: If you have any questions, please reach out to vicepresident@shpto.org

Plan ahead - 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: Volunteer Application

Helpful Reminder - Please know that all students must self-report their completed community service activities in order to receive school credit. Please use the online Google Community Service Reflection form located on the MHS Students Canvas Course Page.

HOW TO SEE HOW MANY HOURS YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY RECORDED
Go to your Class of ____ page on Canvas and then go to GRADES.

JOIN WINTERGUARD!
It’s not too late to come join the fun! No experience required. If you are interested in being part of this incredible program, please contact Katy Burns ASAP at katatyb@gmail.com.

JOIN WINTER PERCUSSION!
It’s not too late to be a part of our second season! No experience required. Please email Ben Strever at streverb546@gmail.com

EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 6th

Hey Mavs! Mountainside Track and Field is very excited to offer pre-season workouts as we approach the 2025 Track & Field Season! These workouts are open to any Mountainside students who are interested in joining the team. It is a great chance to meet your coaches, fellow student athletes, and prepare your body for the season. A calendar of the planned training sessions is available here.

Please note the following:

• You must be registered and cleared for participation with the Athletic Office. This includes having a current physical. Registration is done electronically through InTouch

• Directions for InTouch can be found here.

• Physical Forms are available here.

• If you have already participated in a Mountainside sport this school year, you still need to register for Track. Please refer to the InTouch direction above.

• Mondays and Wednesdays are for running workouts. Distance and sprint coaches will be available to lead those workouts.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays are in the Weight Room. These workouts will benefit ALL track student athletes.

• Thursdays will also have additional track work for distance focused student athletes.

• If you are currently participating in a Winter Sport, your commitment needs to stay with the Winter Sport; we will see you when the Spring Season starts!

Please reach out to Coach Gaffney with any questions!

john_gaffney@beaverton.k12.or.us

Go MAVS!!!

There are many post-high school educational options that students may choose to pursue, and the process of paying for those options can be complex. Our College and Career Readiness Counselor created a newsletter designed to help families learn about the resources available to help students pay for the various post-high school educational options, including financial aid and scholarships. This information can be helpful for all families and is especially designed to support 12th grade families who may be preparing to complete the FAFSA/ORSAA forms this winter. See below for a link to this informational newsletter and Go Mavs!

Link to newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/5p7kfx

The Class of 2025 Newsletter is live! You can find a recap of the senior meeting, information about Grad Night and details about ordering Graduation regalia from Jostens. Click the big button below to access the newsletter.

Have you “herd”??! Surprise your friends and family with a herd of Mountainside Mavs in their front yard! Use the link below to sign up and we will move the herd of Mavs (18 mascots + an announcement sign) to their front yard. $40 includes installation for a 24 hour period. We will do all the work! Be sure to follow us on social media to watch the fun unfold!

• Sign up here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/JS5LSNWEP7MREIE2LSK6YWQL

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/309762745481199/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhsgradnite/

Grad Night Parent Meeting

Are you a senior parent? Join us for our first informational Grad Night Parent Meeting to learn about planning efforts and opportunities to help.

• When: Wednesday, January, 8th, 6:30PM - 8PM

• Where: MHS Community Room

Bottle Drop

The next Bottle Drop is coming up! Drive through the student parking lot with your recyclable cans & bottles and we will take care of the rest! All proceeds go towards a safe and sober Grad Night for our seniors, Class of 2025!

• When: Sunday, January 12th, 11AM to 1PM

• Where: MHS - curbside in the Student Parking Lot

Help us with Grad Night

Are you looking for ways to help us throw the BEST. NIGHT. EVER. for our senior class of 2025?! We now have an Amazon Wish List of items needed for raffle prizes. We could also use extra hands. Reach out if you’re interested in volunteering & check out our wish list linked below.

• Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/INSIMQC4OEKE

• For more information, visit: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/grad

Grad Night Tickets

Grad Night tickets are on sale now. All graduating seniors from Mountainside High School are invited to participate in this alcohol-free and drug-free party presented by MHS parents and volunteers. You will not want to miss the Best. Night. Ever! Purchase before 1/31/25 for the early bird special rate of only $65. Confidential scholarships are available - Reach out to your counselor to receive a special code.

• For more information or to get your tickets, visit: www.mountainsidepact.org/grad

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

When we experience inclement weather, school schedules can be affected — either by a delayed start, early release or school cancellation. The district makes decisions based on the ability of:

• The district to operate school buses safely.

• Students and parents/guardians to drive safely.

• Students to walk to schools or bus stops safely.

• Staff to get to work safely​​.

Decisions are made for the entire district. However, we encourage families to make transportation and attendance decisions for their children based on their own assessment of travel conditions at their locations.

School delays or closures are typically communicated by 5:30 a.m. For the latest information:

• Check the district website. A page pop-up will be posted if there’s a change in school operations. You also can find inclement weather protocols and snow routes online.

• Look for a notification on ParentSquare.

• Follow us on the district’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

• Tune into media outlets for updates.

Thank you for your cooperation.

As we enter October, I want to review how students and parents might address questions or concerns with teachers, coaches, or advisors. Our district does have a protocol that allows teachers and coaches to respond to concerns first and enables them to clarify any misunderstandings or problems.

Steps to take:

1. Please have your student address their concerns with the teacher/coach first. Our goal is for MHS students to become advocates for their education and experience. This is especially true of our juniors and seniors.
2. If your student's concerns are not addressed how you would like, then we would ask the parent to contact the teacher/coach to discuss those concerns with the student/player.
3. In most cases, the questions/concerns are handled at this point. If those concerns are not addressed, contacting the department administrator or Athletic Director, Bryan Sorenson is appropriate.

• Principal Natalie Labossiere - Athletics, Activities, Counseling, Social Worker, Visual Arts, IB/MYP Coordinator
• Assistant Principal Colby Neal – CTE, Social Studies, PE/Health, Resource, SLPs, School Psych
• Assistant Principal Juan Carlos Gomez - Math, Science, Performing Arts, ELL
• Assistant Principal Rebecca Bair - Specialized Programs, World Language, Language Arts, Success Seminar

If you have any further questions or need clarification on any of this information, please don't hesitate to call the main office at 503-356-3500. We're here to help.

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

FRIDAY, 1/17: NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, 1/20: HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, 1/21 - FRIDAY, 1/24 - Final Opportunity Week

FRIDAY, 1/24 - Principal's Coffee (In-Person)

MONDAY, 1/27 - GRADING DAY - NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY, 1/28 - Semester 2 Begins

Website: beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/mountainside
Location: 12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton, OR, United States

Phone: 503-356-3500

Main Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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