WAAG

We are sending out a Week at a Glance (WAAG) as a means to inform students and parents of the upcoming important events and announcements for the week. For general information, please visit our website by clicking the button below.

Greetings Aztecs,

We hope you and your family had a great Easter. This upcoming Friday is our last progress report before we head into the remaining 6 weeks of the 24-25 school year. Wow, this school year has flown by. Thank you for taking time to stay informed and let’s make everyday count!

Mission on the Mesa!

The student handbook is an important document providing guidelines and information about Montgomery High. Please take a moment to review together as a family. This information will also be reviewed the first few weeks of school.

Monday, April 21 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Barbie vs Ken (pink vs beach gear)

Tuesday, April 22 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Disney vs Nickelodeon, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs Sweetwater at home, 3:30pm Beach vs Bonita Vista at Crown Cove, 3:30pm Varsity Softball at Castle Park with JV at home, 5:30pm Documentary Screening/Parent Workshop "What I Wish My Parents Know"

Wednesday, April 23 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Football vs Futbol, 3:30pm Varsity Baseball vs Bonita at home with JV away, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball vs Hilltop Senior Night to follow JV, 4pm Boys Golf vs Mar Vista at Chula Vista Golf Course with Senior Night to follow the end of the game, 4:30pm Mental Health Youth Leadership Summit at Hilltop

Thursday, April 24 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Superhero vs Villain, 8:30am League Boys Tennis Tournament at home, 8:45am ELAC Meeting in the library, 3:30pm Beach Volleyball vs Sweetwater at Crown Cove, 3:30pm JV Softball vs San Ysidro at home with varsity away, 6pm Swim & Dive vs Castle Park at Parkway Aquatic Center with Senior Night prior to the meet

Friday, April 25 - Early Release Assembly Schedule, Progress Report Day, Spring Sports Rivalry Spirit Week - Class Colors - Seniors & Freshmen wear navy, Juniors wear white, and Sophomores wear red, 8:45am Coffee with the Principal in the library, 3:30pm JV Baseball vs Bonita at home with varsity away

Saturday, April 26 - 8am Credit Recovery, 8:30am Novice Softball Game at Southwest, 10am Girls Beach Volleyball Senior Night vs Mar Vista at Crown Cove

Monday, April 28 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 4pm Boys Golf vs Hilltop

Tuesday, April 29 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 4pm Spring Arts Festival

Wednesday, April 30 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, 9:30am Most Improved Breakfast, 3:30pm Varsity Baseball at Eastlake with JV at home, 4pm Boys Volleyball vs Cambridge at home

Thursday, May 1 - CAASP Testing Block Schedule, Senior Community Service Hours Due, 3:30pm Varsity Softball at Sweetwater with JV at home, 3:30pm Track and Field vs Mar Vista and Chula Vista at home

Friday, May 2 - Early Release, 8:45am Reclassification Ceremony, 3:30pm Boys Volleyball at Mar Vista, 3:30pm Varsity Baseball vs Eastlake at home with JV away

Saturday, May 3 - Swim & Dive Finals at mar Vista, 8am Credit Recovery and Saturday School, 9am Track and Field JV Prelims, 10am Novice Softball vs San Ysidro at Olympian , 6:30pm Prom at The Westin

College Support Every Week

Monday - Southwestn College Outreach in the Counseling Center

Tuesday - WAHUPA Talent Search

Wednesday - SDSU Talent Search

Thursday - WAHUPA and SDSU Talent Search

Friday - WAHUPA Talent Search

ATTENTION - New Issue, Volume 2

Please take a moment to read La Voz Azteca. This is our school's Spanish Language Newsletter. Ms. Browett and the students have worked hard to complete the first issue of the year.

Link to La Voz Azteca -

https://indd.adobe.com/view/fd329e17-eb06-4623-9ab6-8cd3d25100a5

5Star

Below is a list of how to earn 5Star Points this week. For spirit points, see an administrator, campus assistants, Ms. Betanco, Ms. Cat, Ms. Kosa, Ms. Link, or Mr. Titmas to scan for points. Also, click on the rewards button so see how you can spend your 5Star Points.

1) Monday - 5 points - WAAG Survey sent via Jupiter

2) Tuesday - 5 points - see Mr. Ortega and review your strengths with him

3) Wednesday - 5 points - College Gear Day

4) Thursday - 5 points, silly school survey sent via Jupiter

5) Friday - 5 points - Aztec Spirit Gear

6) Everyday - 5 points - before and after school Magic Center

7) Everyday - 1 point - before and after school After School Program

8) Home Games - 10 points, refer to schedule above for games. Open up your 5Star and check-in through the app.

9) Away Games - 20 points, refer to schedule above for games. Open up your 5Star and check-in through the app.

10) 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.

Monty's Market

Monty's Market is oepn Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at lunch. It is also open Friday after school for one hour. 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 the first spirit week of 2025, the Seniors showed the most spirit. Great job Seniors for dressing up all week.

Seniors - 125 points

Juniors - 100 points

Sophomores - 75 points

Freshmen - 50 points

Staff - 25 points

Pictures

School Pictures are done for the year. You can still order pictures by printing the Picture Day Order Form and brining it to the ASB.

Non-Privilege List

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: 3 full day unexcused absences/18 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

• Manuel.Ortega@sweetwaterschools.org

Mabelle Glithero

• Mabelle.Glithero@sweetwaterschools.org

Teresa Walkup

• Teresa.Walkup@sweetwaterschools.org

Valerie Ruiz: ASB & Athletics

• Valerie.Ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org

Resources

Semester 1 Expectation Presentation

This section is dedicated to the Class of 2025. This will help you during your senior year.

Graduation Date and Time

Aztecs will graduate on June 4th at 3:30 at Al Prazak Stadium at Montgomery High School. Each student will be allowed six guest. Please plan accordingly. More info to follow.

Universal Studios Grad Bash

Sweetwater High School has five extra tickets for Universal Studios Grad Bash. If you are interested, contact Ms. Ruiz ASAP and you must have your permission slip & money to the ASB by Monday, April 21.

All books and laptop must be turned in to the library before bording the bus to Universal Studios. Please take note and ensure everything is turned in to the libary.

Prom

The dance will be held at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on May 3, 2025 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are $75 through April 30. Then, tickets will be $95 at the door. All seniors must be off the non-privilege list and stay off the list to attend Prom. The ASB only accepts cash before school, nutrtion break, and lunch.

Link to Permission Slip

Library Message

Seniors! You are responsible for paying off fines for library, textbooks, and technology before you graduate. Do NOT wait until the end of May to make sure you are cleared from the library. Some of you owe things from middle school. You can return items to the MOH library even if it belongs to MOM or another school in our district. We can clear it off your record and return the items to the school it belongs to. If you owe money due to lost or damaged items, we can set up a payment plan for you so you can make monthly payments between now and May instead of trying to pay it all at once at the end of the year. Our library tech, Mr. Hernandez, sends out monthly notices on Jupiter if you owe something. Don't ignore those messages. Come see Ms. Siglin or Mr. Hernandez in the library if you have any questions or if you want to check and see if you owe anything. They are here to help you!

Non-Privilege List

ASB is selling Prom tickets. Make sure you stay off the non-privilege list. If you need extra support, please see Ms. Ruiz. Be reminded that the non-privilege list rolls over into the second semester. Take time to clear your tardies and absences.

Scholarship Bulletin

Click this link to read the Scholarship Bulletin. There is a section just for seniors so you can earn money for college.

Yearbook

There are only 123 yearbooks left. Before the yearbook sells out, please make sure to purchase one in the ASB for $75.

Important Dates

May 1 - 10 hours of community service due to social science teachers

May 3 - 6:30pm Prom at Westin Downtown San Diego, tickets $95 at the door, cash only and don't forget your signed permission slip (updated start time)

May 10 - Last Saturday School

May 14 - May 30 - textbook return. Seniors will return textbooks as they finish using them in class. They will return textbooks with their class. All textbooks must be returned to the library by May 30 at 12pm.

May 16 - cap & gown distribution at lunch in the cafeteria area

May 21 - 6pm, Senior Awards Night

May 23 - Senior Assembly & 6pm Senior Sunset

May 27 - 28 - Senior Finals

May 28 - laptop return from 8:30am to 5pm

May 29 - laptop return all school day. If you are going to Grad Bash, must return textbooks and laptop before boarding the bus.

May 30 - Seniors last day of school. Seniors grades are due by 9am. Laptop return all school day. This is also Senior Clearance day where the counselors, library, and ASB will clear students virtually.

May 29 - Grad Bash at Universal Studios, report time 10am in the original gym (new report time). All books and laptop must be turned into the library BEFORE checking in to Grad Bash.

June 2 - 9am to 10:30am - Graduation Rehearsal in the stadium

June 4 - 3:30pm, Graduation in the Stadium (six guest limit)

June 5 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm, diploma pickup at the lower fields

Resources

1) Senior Class Presentation from January 2025

2) Aztec Expectations from August 2, 2024

3) Senior Contract - received August 2 and due September 20

4) Review Mrs. Ruiz's presentation from May 2024

5) Prom Permission Slip

6) Senior Parent Meeting April 9, 2025

7) Recording of Senior Parent Meeting (52 minutes) April 9, 2025

Click the link to order your leis & flowers for graduation. Monies will go to support the Junior Class.

Link

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/montgomery-hs-sd/

AD Update 04/21

We are now in league play for all of our Spring Sports teams.

Congratulations to our girls swim team on their victory over Southwest on Thursday night. With that win, they are one win away from wrapping up a league title. They will face Castle Park on Thursday, April 24th at 6pm at Mar Vista pool to close out the regular season.

Beach Volleyball is off to a strong 5-1 start to league play. With 3 games this week to close their regular season, they are right in the mix for a league title.

Boys Golf is in the mix for back to back league titles. They have 2 league matches left and are ahead by 1 match. With a win vs. Mar Vista on Wednesday, it will set up a league championship match vs. Hilltop on Monday, 4/28.

Best of luck to all of our Spring Sports teams!

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our @cfaoceanviewhills Aztec Athletes of the Week! These 2 students have been a shining example of showing our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience through their sport.

Paulina Chavez- Girls Track & Field @moh_track_field

Paulina is a first year track runner and has already done amazing. In a recent Tri-Meet vs. Castle Park and San Ysidro, she placed first in the 100m with a time of 14.4 seconds. Her Coach says she is very coachable and is a model student-athlete. She is competitive and works her hardest everyday to be the best she could be.

Deryan Esplain- Boys Track & Field @moh_track_field

Deryan is one of our distance runners on the track team and has been a shining star on the boys side. In their Tri-Meet vs. Castle Park and San Ysidro, Deryan finished with a time of 2:30 in the 800m and a time of 5:38 in the 1600m (1-mile). Both outstanding times and incredible performances. Deryan Coach says that he is one of those kids that works his hardest everyday and is such a great teammate to have on the track team.

Great job! You both make us so proud to be an Aztec!!

Resource - How to Get Cleared for Sports

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. Link to district physical form.

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.

Hope you had an amazing Spring Break and are feeling recharged—because April is packed with awesome opportunities! Below is the S.T.A.Y. calendar, so be sure to check it out and mark your faves.

🚗 Drivers Ed is revving back up next week! This will be the final session of the school year, so if you're ready to hit the road (or at least learn how), now’s your chance! You’ll need to be at least 15.5 years old or getting close to sign up in the Game Room this week.

🌟 LifeYou is also making its return next week—with a Launch Party this Friday after school! (details in the attachment.) This 6-week course is your go-to for mastering real-world skills—from mental health and stress management to budgeting and building a well-balanced life. Come for the info, stay for the fun!

🎶 Spring Arts Festival is happening April 29 from 4–8 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for a magical evening filled with live music, creative vibes, and festive fun. Bring your friends and family—everyone’s invited!

Let’s make the most of April together. See you out there!

Link to April Calendar

This week we had outstanding performances from several of our Performing Arts groups at Montgomery. Mariachi Azteca had an amazing performance at our district Mariachi Show - videos on Instagram @mohmariachi. Ballet Folklorico performed at UCSD for the Adelante Mujer Conference. Band performed at the Padres game on Tuesday night. Drumline had a great performance at the district Drum Line show on Wednesday night. So many ways to get involved with the Arts on campus at Montgomery.

If you’ve ever thought about learning an instrument or how to dance, nows a great time to get involved. Sign up for an Arts class and join in the fun - including lots of new offerings for next year: theater, ballet folklorico, drums/percussion, orchestra, mariachi, guitar & band. We also have many Visual Arts offerings - both traditional art & graphic design. Don’t forget our talented broadcasting/production group KMMI.

On Tuesday, April 29, we have our Annual Spring Arts Festival from 4-8pm on campus. Clubs that want to sell concessions, make sure to contact Ms. Ramirez to sign up & complete your fundraising paperwork through ASB. Performances begin at 4pm, and last until 8pm. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Performances:

April 25 - Mariachi Azteca performing at the Montgomery Middle Mariachi Festival

April 26 - Ballet Folklorico performance - Karate Tournament

April 29 - Montgomery Spring Arts Festival (4-8pm) - All Montgomery Arts groups (Visual & Performing Arts)

Montgomery High is a Title I School. Title I is a federal program that provides extra funding to eligible schools to improve the academic achievement of students. All programs funded with Title I dollars must be used to enhance the school programs of the school. In order for schools to qualify for Title I, 35% or more of the students must be considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The goals of a Title I Program include the following: increase student academic achievement, provide direct instructional support to students, develop professional development for teachers and to promote parent engagement and education. All Title I programs must be included in the school’s Site Plan for Student Achievement. This plan is developed and monitored by the School Site Council and English Language Advisory Committee. Please contact the Parent Center staff if you have any questions related to Title I.

Parent Center Staff

Carolina Betanco- Parent Center Resource Teacher

Email: Carolina.Betanco@sweetwtaerschools.org

Minerva Weinberger- Community Relations Facilitator

Email: Minerva.Weinberger@sweetwaterschools.org

Melissa Sanchez- Student Program Facilitator

Email: Melissa.Sanchez@sweetwaterschools.org

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

Take a moment to read the April Library Newsletter. Click the link or picture below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/3x74c-moh-library-newsletter

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer, Dr. Vernon Moore at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; Title IX Coordinator, Robert Hughes at 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator Sonia Picos at 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org.

Declaración de no discriminación: El distrito Sweetwater Union High School District prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (que incluye el acoso sexual), o la intimidación escolar (bullying) en función percibida o real de edad, ascendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza, u origen étnico, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, de la persona; o por asociación con una persona o un grupo con una o más de dichas características percibidas o reales. En caso de preguntas o quejas, favor de comunicarse con el Dr. Vernon Moore, Oficial de Cumplimiento de Equidad en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, vernon.moore@sweetwaterschools.org; o con Robert Hughes, Coordinador del Título IX en el 670 L Street, Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 600-4900, compliance@sweetwaterschools.org; y con Sonia Picos, Coordinadora del Artículo 504 en el 1130 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911, teléfono (619) 691-5564, sonia.picos@sweetwaterschools.org

Email: valerie.ruiz@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://moh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 3250 Palm Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 628 - 3800