
Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS
October 28, 2024
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL NATALIE LABOSSIERE
HOMECOMING PICS
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, 10/28: Even Day - Extended 7/8
Tuesday, 10/29: Odd Day
Wednesday, 10/30: Even Day - Mav Time
Thursday, 10/31: Odd Day
Friday, 11/1: Even Day - Advisory Only; Career Fair
PICTURE RETAKES, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Dorian will be a MHS for picture retakes this Tuesday, October 29th. Here is who should go to the camera on retake day:
- Any student that was absent on the original picture day.
- Any new students who have not been photographed.
- Students wanting a retake photo. If a student ordered a package and wants a new photo please have them return the original package to the photographer on retake day.
Ordering Information
** Reminder: Parents can order online at mydorian.com before picture day and up to 2 days afterwards.
OFRENDA IN THE LIBRARY FOR DIA de MUERTOS
The MHS Library would like to invite MHS staff and students to contribute photographs and memorabilia to the Ofrenda in the library and to participate by viewing and sharing memories as we honor our loved ones during Dia de Muertos. For more details, please contact Ms. Knutson or Ms. Bunney in the Library.
TRICK-OR-TREAT DRIVE THRU AT MHS
MOUNTAINSIDE NEEDS AVID TUTORS
Support students' academic success by becoming an AVID tutor at MHS. The AVID Elective classes meet on odd days during period 3 (10:20-11:50) and engage in tutorial sessions once a week or every other week. See the flyer below for information on how to sign up!
BE A COLLEGE & CAREER GUEST SPEAKER FOR AVID CLASSES AT MHS
AVID Elective is a class designed to support first-generation college students in achieving their college dreams. Hearing from others in the MHS community about their college experience and career path helps our AVID scholars think about possibilities for their own future.
College/Career Guest Speaker - Sign up HERE.
MHS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28th - NOVEMBER 1st
Weekly Challenge: Buy Boo Grams During Lunch!
Event of the Week: Saturday November 2nd- Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Sunset 1st Round of the State Playoffs! Time: TBD
Kudos:
- Boys Varsity Soccer beat Aloha 1-0
- Varsity Volleyball beat Aloha
- JV Volleyball beat Aloha
- Girls Varsity Soccer beat Aloha 4-0
- Congratulations to our following choir students for getting into All-State choir!
- Tyler Douglas - Tenor 2
- Maksim Smotkin - Bass 2
- Yasha Starushok - Bass 1
- Congrats to Larimer’s Advisory for winning the Door Decorating competition. They earned a free waffle party and 150 spirit points for their grade level. Nguyen’s Advisory was second earning 100 spirit points and Daley’s was third earning 50 spirit points. Honorable mentions went to Wells and Soderberg-Chase’s Advisories!
- Congratulations to Varsity Football for beating Westview at our Homecoming game!
Announcement 1: Boo Grams THIS WEEK!
Hey Mavs!! Swing by the SHUBOX 10/28- 10/30 during lunches to buy Boo-Grams for your friends!! This year Boo-Grams will be 1$ for two boo grams, which will come with two pieces of candy and a fun Halloween or fall-themed note!
Announcement 2: 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!
Announcement 3: Homecoming Recap!
Thank you to the nearly 1300 students who came to our Mama Mia Homecoming Saturday night! We hope you enjoyed the evening! We do apologize for the sound troubles and assure you it will be fixed moving forward at our next dances.
Announcement 4: 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.
Announcement 5: Socktober and Chemo Bags Results!
Hey Mavs! Thank you to everybody who donated to our Chemo Bag and Socktober drive! We had a total of 527 socks donated. Frosh were in the lead and won 300 spirit points, followed by seniors with 200, juniors with 100, and sophomores with 50. As for Chemo Bags, we had 108 students show up to the service hour, and they made over 200 bags that will be donated to Breast Friends! The remaining socks will be donated to Monte’s Closet and Beaverton Clothes Closet. Thank you to everyone who donated and/or participated in our Chemo Bags/Socktober service drive/hour!
Announcement 6: Pumpkin Carving Contest Continues!
Hey MAVS! This week is the last week to submit your carved pumpkin! Submissions will be due this Thursday on Halloween, so be sure to submit your carved pumpkins by emailing a picture of you and your carved pumpkin to 419188@bsd48.org! If you don’t like the idea of potentially getting posted as a winner, you will need to send us another photo of just your pumpkin. First, Second, and Third place winners will each receive a Boo Basket!
Announcement 7: Key Club Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru
🎃 Hey Mavericks! 🎃
Join the Mountainside Key Club for a spook-tacular Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru on October 31st, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Staff Parking Lot (off Scholls Ferry Road)! Wear your best costume, bring a candy bag, and enjoy an evening full of fun activities, treats, and more!
✨ What’s in store:
- 10+ candy stations
- Face painting and pumpkin decorating
- A photo booth and a raffle
- Fun games like bowling and cornhole with chances to win candy!
- A Drawing/Coloring Station where kids can create their own costume art to take home
👻 UNICEF will also be joining us! Whether you drive-thru or park and walk around, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Support Key Club and enjoy some Halloween spirit with your friends and family!
Announcement 8: No Shave November
Hey Mavs! No Shave November will begin on November 1st, where students can help fundraise and bring awareness to Prostate Cancer by letting their hair grow throughout the month and not shaving! There will be one staff winner and one student winner at the end of the month, so YOU can have the chance to win a cologne/perfume of your choice, along with a trophy! Drop your razors, and let’s #LetItGrow!
Announcement 9: Seniors- Get your free Senior Shirt
Fill out the form that you received by email!
REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
IB / MYP
MYP: 10th GRADE PERSONAL PROJECTS
If you could learn or do something new that has always interested you but you never had the time, what would you do? This month, 10th grade students will set out on their Personal Project path to explore and learn a new subject, topic, skill of their choice.
Past Mountainside students have educated themselves and accomplished amazing objectives on a range of topics including:
Learning how to snowboard, sew, crochet, wrestle, play electric guitar
Rebuilding, maintaining car engines
Getting officially certified to referee fencing
Writing a letter in a new language to communicate with a family member
Founding a t-shirt design business
Composing and recording original music with a new instrument or software
Painting still life with water colors; writing and illustrating a graphic novel
Below is a time frame of the project from the IB MYP Personal Project Handbook. Students will start by working closely with their Advisory teachers to research, workshop ideas, and determine what the best objective will be for their project. In November, some of our 11th grade students will share their experiences from last year and answer questions for the 10th graders to continue the process of preparing their projects.
The Personal Project is an incredible opportunity for students to practice the skills they have been developing at Mountainside and to prepare them for lifelong learning beyond the classroom. Ask your 10th grade student what they’re thinking about for their Personal Project!
Feel free to email me with any questions you might have: nicholas_godsmark@beaverton.k12.or.us
CAREER & COUNSELING CENTER
VOLUNTEER WITH BEAVERTON STARS (see flyer below)
HOW TO RECORD YOUR SERVICE HOURS
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.
MHS ACTIVITIES
FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to the following students who were accepted into the 2025 All-State Choir and Ensembles:
All-State Choir
Tyler Douglas, High School Tenor/Bass Choir-Tenor 2
Maksim Smotkin, High School Tenor/Bass Choir-Bass 2
Yasha Starushok, High School Tenor/Bass Choir-Bass 1
All-State Symphony Orchestra
Liam Andrews, percussion
All-State Symphonic Band
Peter Merriss, F horn
All-State Wind Ensemble
Easton Arnett, bari sax
Kae Chang, clarinet
Wyatt Marr, alto sax
Hailey Moen, clarinet
Rowan Oakes-Harada, F horn
Malak Odeh, euphonium
Mary Schlabach, clarinet
Congratulations to the following students who were selected into an honor ensemble at the Western International Band Clinic:
WIBC Firebird Band
Liam Andrews, percussion
Kae Chang, clarinet
WIBC Thunderbird Band
Audrey Conrad, alto sax
Wyatt Marr, alto sax
Peter Merris, F horn
Jaden Searle, bassoon
WIBC Phoenix band
Chanithu Bophipaksha
SEUSSICAL JR., NOVEMBER 7 - 10
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 97007Ticket 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!
MHS ATHLETICS
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
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 November 3rd, 11AM to 1PM
Where: MHS - curbside in the Student Parking Lot
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: 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! Get tickets now for just $65. Confidential scholarships are available - Reach out to your counselor to receive a special code.
For more information or to get your tickets, visit: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/grad
MHS Grad Night 2025 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhsgradnite/
The Beaverton School District does not sponsor or endorse any activities related to Senior Grad Night.
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
Dining for Dollars - Chipotle
Visit the Murray Scholls Chipotle and 25% of event sales will be donated back to MPACT in support of the students and staff at Mountainside! Order ahead using their mobile app or website and code 7J3T3PW or order in-person and show them the flier.
Date: Tuesday, November 5 from 5PM-9PM
Location: Chipotle located at: 14795 SW Murray Scholls Dr. STE 112, Beaverton OR
Flier: https://www.mountainsidepact.org/dine-out?lightbox=dataItem-lzw5b776__item-m103k835
Fundraising code: 7J3T3PW
Photo Retake Day - Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of a couple volunteers to help check-in students on photo retake day. If you’re available to help out between 8-11AM or 11-1PM, please sign up in Raptor.
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Sign up in Raptor: https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/ODkwNTpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=
Career Day/Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Career Day is coming up and we are looking for business owners who are interested in hosting a table to talk about their career and hiring managers who can talk to students about interviews and the hiring process. This is an amazing opportunity to help prepare our students for the world post high school!
Date: Friday, November 1
Sign up in Raptor: https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/ODkwNTpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=
Reach out to: Emily O'Quinn by calling the Main Office: 503-356-3500
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!
Date: Saturday, December 7th, 10am - 4pm
Location: Mountainside High School
Winter Market Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551185402296
Winter Market Instagram page: 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.
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!
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
Mail: 12500 SW 175th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97007
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Attendance Phone: (503) 356-3508
- Attendance Email: stephanie_marr@beaverton.k12.or.us
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
TUESDAY, 10/29: Picture Retakes
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: Thanksgiving Break
MONDAY, 12/9: Staff Development DAY - NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, 12/23 - FRIDAY, 1/3 - Winter Break
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