Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS

Monday, 10/7 - Odd Day

Tuesday, 10/8 - Even Day, Extended 7/8

Wednesday, 10/9 - Odd Day

Thursday, 10/10 - Even Day, MAV TIME

Friday, 10/11 - No School

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.

In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 856, also known as Erin’s Law, which requires schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Schools are responsible for developing an instructional plan to implement a minimum of four sexual abuse prevention lessons each year that meet the needs of all students in their building addressing the following topics and skills:

Topics Addressed:

• Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships
• Teen Dating Violence
• Sexual Assault/Abuse

Skills Addressed:

• Techniques to Recognize Sexual Abuse
• Effective Communication Skills to Establish Boundaries
• Skills to Tell a Trusted Adult

11th and 12th grade students will participate in four required Erin’s Law Lessons in their Advisory classes in October-December. 9th and 10th grade students will participate in the four required lessons in their Advisory classes in April-May.

The grade level learning targets and materials have been thoughtfully reviewed by district teachers, administrators, parents, community representatives and health professionals to ensure that the content is medically accurate, developmentally appropriate, and acceptable to the community.

In all areas, parents and guardians are a child’s first and most influential teachers. Parents, guardians, and schools share a common goal: we want students of all ages to be valued, respected, and safe in all aspects of their lives. Additional information on Erin’s Law can be found on the district website linked here: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/curriculum-instruction-assessment/erins-law

If you have further questions regarding all or part of the Erin’s Law lessons, please inquire with the assistant principal assigned to work with your student(s). (See below for their contact information.) If you so choose, after you have reviewed the materials, the assistant principal can refer you to the curriculum opt-out documentation.
Colby Neal (A - G), colby_neal@beaverton.k12.or.us

Juan Gomez Giraldo (H - N), juan_gomez_giraldo@beaverton.k12.or.us

Rebecca Bair (O - Z), rebecca_bair@beaverton.k12.or.us

Weekly Challenge: Donate to Socktober and Chemo Bag Drives!

Event of the Week: Thursday, October 10th Boys Soccer vs. Beaverton @7pm

Kudos:

• Varsity Boys Soccer beat Clackamas 2-1
• JV Volleyball beat Forest Grove 3-0
• JV2 Black Volleyball beat Forest Grove
• Mountainside Marching Ensemble First Place at Northwest Fall Music Games
• The Mountainside Cross Country program has competed hard and seen a lot of individual and team success over the past few weeks. A few highlights include the following.
• Three weeks ago the team went out to Tillamook where the Varsity girls placed first in their division.
• Two weeks ago the team traveled to Washington to race. The Varsity girls won the team competition and Aubrey Culligan placed first overall. The Varsity boys also won the team competition and Lucas Satterlee placed first overall. JV girls won the team award in their race with Jadyn Harrison placing first overall. The JV boys narrowly missed first place as a team and came in second.
• Last week the team raced in McMinnville with continued success. The Varsity girls won the team competition and Piper Garland won the JV girls race.
• Varsity Football beat Sunset!

Announcement 1: Unified Basketball Needs You!

Come Play with Us!!! Mountainside Unified Basketball is starting already (games will start after Winter break) and we need YOU! Unified sports is an inclusive sports program that unites Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) as teammates for training and competition.

Announcement 2: Connect 4 Tournament Elimination Rounds this Week!

We are continuing our Connect 4 Tournament this week with elimination rounds! During odd-day lunches, if you hear your name called please come up to the stage to meet who you will be playing. After your game, come to the table with a leadership student to tell us who won and who lost. The finale will take place at our Homecoming Assembly on Thursday, October 24thGood luck and game on!

Announcement 3: Salute to Service this Friday!

Hey Mavs! Reminder that our annual “Salute to Service” event is coming up on Friday, October 11th! This event is an extremely special opportunity for us to honor and show appreciation to our service workers! Remember to invite any family members or friends that are service workers and come support our football team against Southridge! We look forward to seeing you at our event!

REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pink Week NEXT WEEK!

Hey Mavs! October 14th-18th is our Metro League Pink Week! Pink Week is to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. Pink Lemonade is dedicated to the fight for anyone living with breast cancer. We will be hosting a Miracle Minute during both lunches on Thursday, October 17th. All kids are welcome to bring any change they would like to donate during the Miracle Minute. All the proceeds earned are donated to The Pink Lemonade Project. To spread awareness, participate in these Pink Week actions, and wear pink to school and all sporting events!

Homecoming Guest Passes!

Hey Mavs! Homecoming guest passes are now available. You can pick them up to the right of the SHUBOX. Be sure to fill out all the required information and return the pass by Wednesday, October 23rd, so your guest can attend Homecoming!

Wrestling

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!

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

This 2025 IB EXAM INFO slide presentation is intended to help parents understand how IB testing works, which students are eligible to test (based on their grade level and course), the benefits of testing, and the registration process. We have a cohort of students who are full IB Diploma candidates, but we also have hundreds of additional juniors and seniors opting to take anywhere from one to five IB courses who may also be eligible to test. We encourage students to consider and discuss IB testing with their teachers, especially if colleges they apply to give credit for passing scores.

If your questions are not fully answered in the slide deck, please contact me and I will be happy to talk more about your student’s specific situation. For questions regarding the nature of the test itself, your student’s teacher will be the most informed about the details of the exams.

Juveria Khan, IB DP Coordinator juveria_khan@beaverton.k12.or.us

Each year, Mountainside hosts a Career Fair during Advisory for all of our students in grades 9-12. This event is a fair-style event held in our gym with the various participants hosting tables to share information with students about their profession, the educational path they took for that profession, and to offer general advice about professional skills needed in the workplace. Our goal for this event is to help students learn about the wide range of post-high school career opportunities available to them.

The Career Fair will be held this year on Friday, November 1, 2024. If you are open to talking with students about your profession, we invite you to sign up to volunteer at the Career Fair through the Raptor volunteer system.

The process of paying for 2-year and 4-year college options can be complex. In October, we will offer a future planning presentation called "Financial Aid 101" which will focus on the types of financial aid available to help students pay for college, as well as how to apply for financial aid. This presentation will be given by Emily O'Quinn, our College and Career Readiness Counselor, and will be most relevant for Mountainside families with students in 11th or 12th grade. We hope you can join us!

Day/Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024 (10/10/24)

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Mountainside High School, Community Room

When: October 24th, volunteers needed from 5pm-8pm

Where: Scholls Heights Elementary School

What: Get ready for a spooktacular time at the annual Monster Mash Bash, where fun, frights, and festive activities take over Scholls Heights Elementary School! We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this Halloween extravaganza to life and support the planning team on the day of the event. Costumes are highly encouraged, just avoid real/fake weapons and no masks.

How to Sign Up: Please join the Scholls Heights Community Group and sign up to volunteer for this event via ParentSquare (select the "High School Volunteers" shift).

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

Nancy Ryles has a carnival coming up on 10/18 and could use some student volunteers. Click here for more info: https://nancyryles.my.canva.site/mhsvolunteers. Please make sure you are signed up to volunteer in Raptor: apps.raptortech.com.

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.

Dear Mountainside Community,

We are beyond excited to announce that tickets for Mountainside High School’s fall production of Seussical Jr. are NOW ON SALE! 🌟 Join us from November 7-10, 2024 for a delightful adventure through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, filled with unforgettable characters and vibrant music that will captivate audiences of all ages!

Performance Details:

• Dates: November 7-10, 2024

• Location: Mountainside High School Auditorium
  12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97007

• Ticket Prices: $10 General Admission

• Staff & Student Code: MHSSTAFF or MHSSTUDENT at Checkout for $2 Discount!

• Seating: Tickets are GENERAL ADMISSION, and seats will not be assigned for this production, so arrive early to snag your favorite spot!

This year, we are thrilled to share that our sets and costumes have been designed by industry professionals from renowned theaters such as Broadway Rose, Portland Center Stage, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Their expertise is sure to bring our students’ performances to life in a truly spectacular way!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support our talented cast and crew while enjoying a magical experience in the theatre. Grab your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable experience!

Click here to purchase your tickets!

We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of Seussical Jr. with our amazing community!

The Mountainside band program is holding auditions October 21st-24th for our Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Orchestra is our most advanced jazz band, and Jazz Ensemble is our second jazz band, which is intended for students who may be newer to jazz. Jazz Band is a zero-period class which meets before school from 7:30-8:30am several days per week.

Both jazz bands include musicians who play guitar, bass (upright or electric), piano, drum set, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. An audition is necessary for anyone who wishes to be in Jazz Orchestra OR who plays drums, guitar, bass, or piano and wishes to be in either ensemble.

If you’re interested, find Mr. Zander in the band room to sign up! For questions, see either Mr. Zander or Mr. Kuroiwa.

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 blue button below to access the newsletter.

Gear up! Mountainside merchandise will be available for sale at all home football games, including Friday 10/11! You can also purchase products at the Mountainside Online Store and pick it up at the school.

• When: Friday 10/11

• Where: Mountainside home football game

• Shop online: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/spirit-store

Winter Market

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
• Follow us on social media for the latest information:
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551185402296
• https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en

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

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

It’s calling season! Between October 7-15, over 300 Beaverton School District high school students will volunteer their time and energy to reach nearly 20,000 community members during the Beaverton Education Foundation’s annual student-volunteer calling event.

Students participating in Answer the Call enhance and refine communications and marketing skills during all five call nights. These practical life and work skills are a bonus that students and future employers both value.

If you see “Beaverton Education Foundation” on your caller ID in October, please answer the call!

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, 10/11: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

FRIDAY, 10/18: Principal's Coffee (Virtual)

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