


The Weekly Update
La Mesa Junior High --February 24, 2023
Principal's Message
Greetings Lobo Families!
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We are One Hart, with our goal to make Every Student...Opportunity Ready!
Wow! What a day it has been! I hope you all are safe, and remain safe, as we begin navigating through this current storm. We tried to provide as much relief for your students from the rain. We had an AMAZING TALENT SHOW yesterday and today in the MPR at lunch and students were able to come in and view the show and we also opened our gymnasium during lunch as well.
This morning, we also had our Lock Down drill and it was a huge success as students made their way quickly indoors and were able to make sure they knew what to do in case of a lock down on campus. Please discuss this with your student and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
It is hard to believe that we are over half way through the 3rd quarter and time will fly by as we finish out the semester. Please take advantage of all the exciting things coming up for our students as you read through this update and we look forward to seeing you at some upcoming events!
These 3 options are listed below to stay connected here at La Mesa:
LA MESA LIVE: Subscribe Here
La Mesa Instagram Profile: lamesajhs
La Mesa ASB Profile: @lmjhasb
We hope you have a great weekend and stay safe in the rain!
Kullen Welch - Principal
Upcoming Dates
2/27 - Open Library Night
2/28 - UCLA Campus Visit
3/1 - Early Release
3/2 - Open Library Night
3/3 - Student of the Month Lunch
February is Black History Month
Ruby Bridges (1954- ) probably had no idea that the bold act she committed in 1960 would set off a chain reaction leading to the integration of schools in the South. She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation.
Many Families One Community CANCELLED
Due to the Weather, This even has been Cancelled and will be rescheduled.
La Mesa YEARBOOKS 2022-2023 Now for Sale!
Deadline to Order has been Extended
February 28
Attention Lobos! Yearbooks are currently on sale and available for purchase online! Yearbooks start at $60, and can go to as high as $104 depending on accessories and how you choose to personalize them. Please visit www.jostens.com/buytoday for more information, options, and to place your order. Don't miss out on this year's memories!
Contact our Yearbook Advisor, Kevin Hiatt kehiatt@hartdistrict.org with any questions.
8th Grade Grad Night at Universal
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS MAY 17 (payment plans available)
Friday, May 19, 2023
3:00pm - 12:30am
Ticket sales begin on Monday, January 23, 2023.
A parent/ guardian will need to complete a permission slip BEFORE students can buy a ticket.
Our permission slips can be completed digitally
CLICK HERE to complete the Field Trip Permission Slip
Please see the attachment below for full details!
Student Store!!
The Student store is now open! The store will remain open for Howl Point redemption on Tuesday and Thursday of every week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the store will be open for cash sales only.
SCV Teacher Recruitment Fair
If you or someone you know is interested in being a teacher in the SCV please see the attached flier with information on the SCV Teacher Recruitment Fair-March 11, 2023.
Saturday, Mar 11, 2023, 08:00 AM
Rancho Pico Junior High School, Valencia Boulevard, Stevenson Ranch, CA, USA
Healthy Choices Curriculum
Healthy Choices Curriculum is a specialized State Mandated Curriculum that is taught through your student's Science and Physical Education classes. I hope you were able to come to our Zoom Sessions where we explained and showed the curriculum.
If you would like to see the curriculum in person, you are welcome to come to the La Mesa Campus to go through the curriculum and verify what will be taught to your student. If you would like to see the video clips used for the lessons, you may see those by clicking HERE
If you would like to opt out of any part of the curriculum, you may do so by going HERE and completed the opt out form for La Mesa.
Annual Hart Games are Back!
March 20
On March 20th, 2023, the William S. Hart Union High School District will be participating in our 11th annual All-District Special Education Track and Field Meet – we are back after missing 3 years to Covid!
We need your help!!
We would like to provide each of 400 students and 200 staff members with a tee-shirt and have our participants receive 3 ribbons each. This requires that we fundraise and are counting on the community’s generosity. Please see the flyer below if you'd like to support!Santa Clarita Resources
La Mesa Counseling
Vision - The comprehensive counseling department at La Mesa proactively supports ALL students to learn with vigor, lead with vision, and live with value. ALL students will be opportunity ready through data-driven guidance and development in their academics, career and college goals, and social-emotional wellness.
Mission - The mission of the La Mesa counseling department is to engage in a flexible learning community that positively impacts the lives of ALL students in a nurturing environment. To do this we collaborate with our stakeholders to provide support and advocate for ALL students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Working in coordination with our families, teachers, administrators, support staff and community members, we strive to cultivate equity and inclusivity for ALL students in their behavioral and mindset development.
Howl Den
Do you need food or winter clothes? Come and visit our HOWL Den where you will find pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, beans of all kinds, rice, cereals, winter jackets, sweaters, and many others. These resources are FREE to our families. Please use the link below to make an appointment.
English:
https://calendly.com/mrsmalkowski/la-mesa-howl-den
¿Necesitas comida o ropa de invierno? Ven y visita nuestro Howl Den donde encontrarás pastas, salsa para pasta, frutas y verduras enlatadas, frijoles de todo tipo, arroz, cereales, chaquetas de invierno, suéteres y muchos otros. Estos recursos son gratuitos para nuestras familias. Utilice el siguiente enlace para hacer una cita.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, 504 complaints, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
El Distrito Escolar William S. Hart Union High prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo sobre las bases de la raza real o percibida, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, ascendencia, religión, edad, estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual, o cualquier otra base prohibida por las leyes estatales y federales de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar William S. Hart Union High también proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las preguntas relacionadas con la discriminación, los derechos civiles, las quejas 504, el Título II y/o el Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org.