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Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS

November 4, 2024

MountainsideWeekly MAV EXPRESSNovember 4, 2024

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL NATALIE LABOSSIERE

Fall Sports in Review!

Our Volleyball players had a great season, and unfortunately, the season ended Wednesday night when we lost in the 1st Round of the playoffs to North Medford. We are proud of our players and thank them for representing MHS. Thank you so much, Coach Johnson!


Under the leadership of our new Cross Country Coach, David Frank, our team also had a great season. We had 4 MHS students qualify for the State Meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, November 16th. Great job, Coach Frank & Denham!


With a solid season under our belt, our Boy's Soccer team lost to Franklin in Round 1 of the state playoffs on Saturday. Our boys played an incredible season, and we thank them for all their hard work! Great job, Coach Lathrop!


Our Girl's Soccer team continues to amaze us, and we hosted Round 1 of the state playoffs on Saturday. They pulled off an overtime win and will play Lincoln in the 2nd Round on Wednesday. Good Luck, Coach Travis!


We have had an exciting Football season, culminating with the team earning the Metro League Title for the first time in our school history. The team will play a 1st round home game on Friday vs Tualatin. Good luck, Coach Lowe!

Metro League Champions 2024

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday, 11/4: Odd Day

Tuesday, 11/5: Even Day - Extended 1/2, Winter Sports Meeting

Wednesday, 11/6: Odd day

Thursday, 11/7: Even Day - Extended 3 / Advisory

Friday, 11/8: Odd Day

TESTING ELASTICITY IN MS. BURNETT'S CLASS

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION, TUESDAY, 11/5, 6:30 PM

All Mountainside students and families are invited to join us for a special scholarship presentation on Tuesday, 11/5/24 at 6:30 PM. Lauren Bergman, Financial Aid Counselor from George Fox University will provide information about finding and applying for scholarships. This event will be held in the Community Room and we hope you will join us!



FREE WEBINAR: PARENTS AGAINST VAPING, TUESDAY, 11/19, 3 PM

Parents Against Vaping is holding a free webinar on the dangers of youth vaping. It will be on Tuesday, November 19th at 3pm Pacific Time. Families can register and find out more information using the link below: https://www.parentsagainstvaping.org/events-2/pave-core-4


If they register, a recording of the webinar will also be sent to them in case they aren't able to attend live.


Parents can also reach out to Stephanie Grapumann, the MHS SUS (Substance Use Specialist), if they have any concerns about their students vaping or using substances: stephanie_graupmann@beaverton.k12.or.us.

MHS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4th to 8th

Weekly Challenge: Do an extra chore at home without being asked!


Event of the Week: Football 1st Round of State at MHS Friday vs. Tualatin!

For Friday night’s State Playoff: ASB stickers will not work. You can buy tickets on osaa.org to save time at the gate. If you don't pay online then it is $6 (cash only) at the gate. Exact change and small bills appreciated. The student gate will be open for kids that buy tickets online.


Kudos:

  • Girls Water Polo beat Westview 10 - 6

  • Football beat Beaverton and are Metro League Champs!

  • Boys and Girls Cross Country both placed 4th at Districts. Congrats to the 4 individual state qualifiers who will be competing at the State Meet Saturday, Nov. 16th at Lane Community College!

    • Girls: Aubrey Culligan (9th place), Miranda Oblad (14th)

    • Boys: Lucas Satterlee (4th), and Lucas Franck (9th).

  • Girls Varsity Soccer beat Tualatin 2-0 in the first round of the state playoffs! They now play Wednesday at Lincoln.

  • Mountainside’s Marching Band took 5th Place with a score of 86.60 at the 2024 Festival of Bands & NWAPA AAA/AAAA Class Championships this past Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. As a part of the awards, Mountainside scored 3rd in Music Ensemble and 3rd in Colorguard among the 17 bands in

Announcement 1: Labyellov Sign-ups!

Hey Mavs! Sign-ups are in the SHUBOX for Labyellov!! Labyellov will be happening Thursday, November 14th from 5:30-8:00, so make your teams and have your players and coaches turn in their forms by November 13th!

Announcement 2: Seniors-last chance for a free shirt!

Seniors, fill out the form that was emailed to you if you want a senior shirt this year.


Announcement 3: Seussical Jr. THIS WEEK!

Opening night of Mountainside High School’s fall production of Seussical Jr. is THIS WEEK!!

Join us from November 7th-10th for a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss, featuring memorable characters and lively music that will delight audiences of all ages!


Performance Details:

  • Dates: November 7th-10th, 2024

  • Times: 7 pm with an additional 2 pm matinee on Saturday, November 9th!

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

  • Ticket Prices: $10 General Admission

  • Seating: Tickets are GENERAL ADMISSION, so be sure to arrive early to claim your preferred seat!

We’re thrilled to present beautiful sets and costumes created by talented industry professionals from esteemed theaters like Broadway Rose, Portland Center Stage, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival!

Don’t miss this wonderful chance to support our amazing cast and crew while enjoying an unforgettable evening in the theater. Be sure to grab your tickets today! 🎉🎉🎉


Announcement 4: Spirit Week Ideas Form!

Hey Mavs! We would love to hear any ideas that you have for spirit weeks this year! We want to make sure we get the student bodies feedback and get a list of the schools most wanted spirit day themes! Fill out the form below!

Spirit Week Day Ideas!

Announcement 5: Pumpkin Carving Contest Results!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Pumpkin Carving Contest! We appreciate everyone and are so impressed with those who submitted their pumpkin! Congratulations to our winners, Piper Jackson, Michael Bonard, and Kyla McCandlish! You all did a fantastic job carving your pumpkins and we can’t wait to see what you come up with next year!


Announcement 6: Colorguard

Interested in being a part of the Mountainside Colorguard for the winter season? Colorguard is a competitive team sport of the arts that combines dance with the use of equipment known as flags, rifles, and sabres. The Mountainside High School Dance and Guard Ensemble will be having “try-it-outs” this Friday, November 8th from 5-9pm and Saturday November 9th from 10am-2pm in the Commons. No experience necessary! Please wear athletic clothing that you can move in, water, and a positive attitude. We hope to see you there! Questions email Katy Burns at katatyb@gmail.com


REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOMECOMING PICS ARE HERE!

Make sure to thank Mr. Denham and Mrs. Hicks for doing our free photo booth! You can view and then download your pics by clicking here!


Science Fair

Are you interested in participating in science fair this year? Please watch this 12 minute informational video about science fair and how to get started. Here is a link to the slideshow from the video so you can access all of the links. If you have questions after watching the video, stop by Room 293 and ask Mrs. Stevens or send her an email at lesley_stevens@beaverton.k12.or.us.


No Shave November

Hey Mavs! The President’s committee is proud to bring back No Shave November to Mountainside! This is a month-long fundraiser where all proceeds go to the National Foundation for Cancer Research. The mission of No Shave November is to increase

IB / MYP

CAREER & COUNSELING CENTER

VOLUNTEER WITH BEAVERTON STARS (see flyer below)

COMMUNITY SERVICE: REPORTING COMPLETED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

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.


For Example: You might sign up for a volunteer activity at an BSD Elementary School Fair, or a BSD Middle School Carnival by providing your name and student ID. This information is for that school's event coordinator. It is important for students to know that you still need to submit an MHS ~ online google

Community Service Reflection form in order to have the hours and activity applied to your MHS school record.

Thank you and keep up the good work!

MHS ACTIVITIES

FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

SEUSSICAL JR., OPENING THIS WEEK

Opening night of Mountainside High School’s fall production of Seussical Jr. is THIS WEEK!!

Join us from November 7th-10th for a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of Dr. Seuss, featuring memorable characters and lively music that will delight audiences of all ages!


Performance Details:

  • Dates: November 7th-10th, 2024

  • Times: 7 pm with an additional 2 pm matinee on Saturday, November 9th!

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

  • Ticket Prices: $10 General Admission

  • Seating: Tickets are GENERAL ADMISSION, so be sure to arrive early to claim your preferred seat!

We’re thrilled to present beautiful sets and costumes created by talented industry professionals from esteemed theaters like Broadway Rose, Portland Center Stage, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival!

Don’t miss this wonderful chance to support our amazing cast and crew while enjoying an unforgettable evening in the theater. Be sure to grab your tickets today!

MHS ATHLETICS

Football 1st Round of State at MHS Friday vs. Tualatin!

For Friday night’s State Playoff: ASB stickers will not work. You can buy tickets on osaa.org to save time at the gate. If you don't pay online then it is $6 (cash only) at the gate. Exact change and small bills appreciated. The student gate will be open for kids that buy tickets online.

CLASS OF 2025 / SENIOR UPDATES

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.

YEARBOOK

The 2025 yearbook is now on sale for $55. Buy yours in person with the bookkeeper or via BSD online payment systems. If you want to personalize your yearbook (add name, icons) and/or buy yearbook accessories, you need to fill out this form. Books are pre selling fast, so buy one now before it's too late!

GRAD NIGHT 2025

  • Write-A-Check Campaign

    During the month of November, the Grad Night committee is holding a Write-A-Check campaign. This is an easy, no-fuss way to raise money in support of Grad Night planning efforts and scholarships. Please consider donating. Any amount is helpful and goes to a great cause! A safe and sober grad night for our graduating seniors.


    BINGO Night

    The Grad Night committee would like to invite you out for a fun night of BINGO! Grab your friends and get your tickets before they sell out. Tickets are just $25 and all proceeds go towards a safe and sober Grad Night for Mountainside's class of 2025. This is a 21+ event and will be held at Big Als. The Beaverton School District does not sponsor or endorse any activities related to Senior Grad Night.

    • Date: November 4th, 7PM (Doors open at 6:30pm)

    • Location: Big Al’s, downstairs in the party room (next to bowling lanes)

    • For more information or to get your tickets, visit: www.mountainsidepact.org/bingo2025


    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! Get tickets now for just $65. Confidential scholarships are available - Reach out to your counselor to receive a special code.


    Thank You Sponsors

    Grad Night would like to give a special thanks and shout out to our donors. Thank you for your donation and support of Mountainside’s graduating class of 2025!

    • Beaverton Toyota - Magna Cum Laude Donor

  • Blessings Landscape - Summa Cum Laude Donor

SENIOR YEARBOOK ENTRIES

Senior Photos & Quotes

Senior photos and quotes are due on Friday, December 20th, 2024. No exceptions. Class of 2025, in sticking with tradition, seniors are invited to submit a senior photo and a quote to be featured in this year’s yearbook. The photo does not have to be professionally taken and two quotes can be submitted for approval. Submit your senior photo and quotes here: https://tinyurl.com/PhotosQuotes2025

Please follow these photo and quote requirements:

  • Vertical portrait. No angled photos.

  • Head And shoulders only no horizontal poses.

  • Front-facing photos only.

  • Color only.

  • No selfies or photos pulled from social media accounts with obvious filters. We will not use these if they are submitted.

  • Indoor or outdoor background is okay.

  • Props are okay as long as the face is visible.

  • It is not required that a professional takes the photo, but the resolution of the photo needs to be at least 300 dpi (8000x8000 pixels MAX).

  • Make sure the photo is not blurry.

  • Make sure the photo is bright enough to clearly see your face.


Senior Quote Requirements:

- No inappropriate language or references.

- No emojis.

- No social media handles.

- Please submit two quotes just in case the first one doesn't fit our requirements.

Senior photos and quotes are due on Friday, December 20th, 2024. No exceptions.


Senior Ads

Senior ads are a great way to recognize your Class of 2024 senior! Ads usually feature a variety of photos and a congratulatory message. Starting in the fall, these can be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com

Senior ads prices:

  • ⅛ page: $35

  • ¼ page: $45

  • ½ page: $60

  • 1 full-page: $85

Senior ads sales will close on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at midnight. No exceptions.


If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mountainside’s Yearbook Advisor: kathryn_noah@beaverton.k12.or.us

Or, contact us on our Instagram or email:

Email: mhsmavsyearbook@gmail.com

Instagram: @mountainsideyearbook

MPACT (Mountainside Parent And Community Team)

THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Snack Drive!

Can you help us fill the cupboards with snacks for our staff, homework club students, and Monte’s closet? We’ve put together an Amazon wish list of the most requested or needed snacks. These can be purchased and delivered to Mountainside High or you can drop off your donation in the main office during the week of November 4th. Thank you for your help!


Dine Out @ Chipotle

Raise some money for MPACT by dining out at the Murray Scholls Chipotle. Show them the flier or order ahead using their mobile app or website and code 7J3T3PW. 25% of event sales will be donated back in support of the students and staff at Mountainside!


Help Needed for Recycling Event

MPACT is looking for someone to lead our yearly Recycling Event. This is an important fundraiser we hold each year in April. Are you able or interested in leading this event for us? Reach out and we can share more information and connect you with the right people. Thanks!


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! Follow us on social media for the latest information and vendor sneak peeks.


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.

ABOUT MPACT

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!


Ways to Connect!

FROM THE DISTRICT

REMINDERS

ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH TEACHERS, COACHES, OR ADVISORS

REMINDER - QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PROCESS

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.

CELLPHONE POLICY & EXPECTATIONS

HOW TO REPORT EXCUSED ABSENCES AND TARDIES

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!

PARENT DROP OFF PLAN

Traffic during the beginning of a school year can be very busy as new parents and new student drivers learn our system. PLEASE BE PATIENT with one another. You can help by leaving the house early and following the directions below:


Adults who wish to drop off students in the morning, or pick students up in the afternoon, are asked to do so using the student parking lot entrance off of 175th Ave. Please stay in the outside lane as your car comes toward the school and continue to pull forward until you reach the drop-off area located by the exit doors of the auditorium. Pulling all the way forward is critical as those who stop and drop off short of the zone end up causing backups behind their car. This creates a safety hazard, as other cars will be coming in from the light and won't have a place to go. Within the first 100 yards of the entrance to the lot, there is a red curb fire lane. There is no stopping or parking in this zone. If cars are backed up to that area, please pull around and circle back through the parking lot. Reminder, this is the STUDENT PARKING lot. PLEASE DRIVE SLOW AND BE CAUTIOUS.


PLEASE DO NOT USE THE STAFF LOT for pick-up or drop-off. The Staff Lot is reserved for Staff and for school buses.


We appreciate your assistance in keeping our parking lot safe for our students and community.

IMPORTANT DATES

THURSDAY, 11/7 - SUNDAY, 11/10 - Seussical Jr.

MONDAY, 11/11: Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, 11/13 - THURSDAY, 11/14 - Band Concert, 7pm

FRIDAY, 11/15 - Principal's Coffee, 8:30 am

WEDNESDAY, 11/20 - Cell Phone Engagement Session, 7pm

MONDAY, 11/25 - FRIDAY, 11/29: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, 12/9: Staff Development DAY - NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, 12/23 - FRIDAY, 1/3 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

Mountainside High School

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

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