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Hello Phoenix families,

We hope you all are enjoying your three day weekend and have had some time to rest and relax. We have five days until our Thanksgiving Break, word is there is a turkey shortage so make sure you grab one early!

This week we have a PSSA Meeting Tuesday, our SSC is meeting Wednesday, we have guest speakers in the Senior Project class Thursday, a Fire Drill Tuesday, and our staff has their Monthly meeting Friday.

Our Winter Formal is coming up December 2nd, all four grade levels are invited to attend, please make sure you buy your tickets early. Thank you to the PSSA for providing us with wonderful decorations and yummy snacks.

Have a great week Phoenix families!

Thanks to our wonderful MUSD Public Information Officer, HSMC will be represented in the upcoming 805 magazine with the full page advertisement you see below.

Thank you to mr. Wolowicz, Paul, and Aileen for making this happen.

Remember, let everyone know our applications are now open and we look forward to welcoming more students to our wonderful program.

Join us for a Winter Wonderland Dance for all HSMC students on Friday December 2nd from 6-9pm in the Moorpark Campus Center Cafeteria! Wear your best winter cocktail attire and dance the night away! Music, a photo booth, and refreshments will be provided.

Tickets will be on sale Nov. 14-Dec. 1st in the office for $30 each. Non-HSMC students will need a completed guest pass (attached) at the time of ticket purchase. Thank you to our wonderful PSSA for helping with this event!

Ms. Celina Sanchez csanchez@mrpk.org

HSMC School Counselor Mon/Wed & Friday evenings

Moorpark College Spring 2023 Registration

Registration for Spring 2023 is Wednesday, November 9th.

All DE & MOU will need to be submitted for approval.

Once you register for your courses, remember to send your Student Schedule Bill

to Ms. Sanchez.

Once you register for your courses, remember to send your Student Schedule Bill to Ms. Sanchez.

All Students: Please submit your STUDENT SCHEDULE BILL to Ms. Sanchez ASAP! You must select Spring 2022 then screenshot and send it to me via email.

Please check out the VCCF Scholarship webpage for many scholarship opportunities.

Soft deadline: December 9th, 2022

Final deadline: January 20, 2023

Click button below to access their website

https://vccf.org/scholarships/student-applicants/

Talk to Ms. Sanchez if you have any questions or concerns about your application and Naviance.

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION INFORMATION

http://counselors.calstate.edu/archives/email/96296062-3c17-11ec-9620-0e45aa61dde5ATION

The Financial Aid Office at Moorpark College hosts free Cash for College Workshops.

Online- Nov. 8 & Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/MC-Cash4College

Click on this link for more information: https://www.vcccd.edu/students/financial-aid-information/cash-for-college-workshops

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow - the dreamers, inventors, guardians, and pioneers - those who dare to be great.

This year, Edison International will award $30,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.

Details

Here is the rundown of requirements:

• Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.
• Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.
• Applicants must live in Southern California Edison's service territory
• The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and potentially participate in a final interview. Don't stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.
• Dependents of Edison international and ACE employees and retirees are not eligible

The 2023 Edison Scholars application is open from October 3 to December 9. Learn more and apply by clicking on the button below.

This allows students to view scholarships by school year, unique circumstances and many other categories. This resource is available to all students in addition to the scholarship matches based on their profile. View the listings below by clicking here or on the button below.

As I receive scholarship opportunities from the college, I will be including them on a Google Doc that I have created.

Apply!! Apply!! Apply!!

Click on the link below to access information & the application link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mp5MluEeB7AzSst6uk3OmNh9gj1aQIkRQlKRauktlYs/edit?usp=sharing

Seniors: Please check the deadlines for each of the schools you are applying to.

Early Action deadline is November 1 st . Talk to Ms. Sanchez if you have any

questions or concerns about your application and Naviance.

The PSSA is helping ASG with decorations for this year's inaugural Winter Dance on December 2. The dance will take place in the main hall in the Campus Center. We're hoping to transform the space into a winter wonderland.

Trees and decorations can be dropped off on Friday, and picked up after the event or the following Monday.

We will also appreciate the help of students who are in need of volunteer hours! Please email us at hsmc.pssa@gmail.com if you are able to lend a hand (or...a tree). Thank you!

It is time to order your cap and gown for graduation....yes, it isn't that far away!

The Josten's representatives visited the Senior Project class last week and distributed brochures and answered questions. Make sure you take advantage of early bird pricing and order as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, contact Josten's or let us know.

Moorpark Unified School District is hiring substitute teachers, and we’re looking for people just like you who are interested in making a difference in the classroom. Working as a substitute teacher allows for a flexible work schedule (up to five days a week) and good pay, especially for our long-term subs. Substitute teachers can work at a variety of great campuses and grade levels across the district, and the job creates the potential opportunity for full-time employment.

Moorpark Unified has restructured its substitute teacher compensation package to include increased daily rates that range between $150 to $235 per day, depending on the length of assignment.

Applicants must have a teaching credential or a 30-day substitute teaching permit, but Moorpark Unified will help interested candidates with the application process to acquire the 30-day substitute teaching permit.

To apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3A0NZSV

Please feel free to share the attached flyer with anyone you know who may be interested in being a substitute teacher.

If you have any questions about the job or the application process, contact Claudia Mendoza, substitute coordinator, by phone at (805) 378-6300 ext. 1611 or via email at cmendoza@mrpk.org.

Join us for a Winter Wonderland Dance for all HSMC students on Friday December 2nd from 6-9pm in the Moorpark Campus Center Cafeteria! Wear your best winter cocktail attire and dance the night away! Music, a photo booth, and refreshments will be provided.

Tickets will be on sale Nov. 14-Dec. 1st in the office for $30 each. Non-HSMC students will need a completed guest pass (attached) at the time of ticket purchase.

Thank you to our wonderful PSSA for helping with this event!

Purchase yummy holiday treats to raise money for HSMC student activities. Baked goods will be on sale all week!

On the last day of school all grade levels will be visiting America’s Teaching Zoo right here on the Moorpark College campus! Students will learn about all the animals at the zoo, and the EATM program itself.

HSMC students will be treated to a Hot Chocolate Social on the last day of the semester. Treats will be sold from the Bake Sale all week, including Friday. Wear your ugly sweater and enjoy your last day with your friends before Winter Break!

Do you LOVE The High School at Moorpark College? Let us know! Help us spread the word about this incredible and successful school. Please follow these links and tell us your experience with our wonderful school.

• Facebook Officialhsmc

• Twitter OfficialHSMC

• @officialhsmc on Instagram

• TikTok @hsmcofficial

Be the first to order your 2022-2023 yearbook! It is quick and easy! Visit treering.com to customize your TWO FREE PAGES and order your yearbook online. For every yearbook purchased, Treering will plant a tree on behalf of HSMC students. Send friend photos, baby photos, pet photos, and silly photos of our HSMC students to hsmcyearbook2023@gmail.com.

Please see attached yearbook information for instructions on customizing and ordering a yearbook.

• Yearbook website for customizing and ordering: www.treering.com

• Deadline to customize and order: April 10, 2023

• Purchase price: $49.99

• HSMC Code: 1014109872723234

Please contact Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org with questions.

ENSC Club (Environmental Science Club) is a collaborative discussion-based club that strives to educate our fellow students as to issues regarding the environment. Together we vote on and discuss topics that we are interested in, and organize projects to take initiative in creating a more eco-friendly school atmosphere!

Bring your chess skills to the lunch tables. Every Friday, we will be meeting from 12:40-1:10. There will be opportunities to play games with different people and even compete on chess.com. Bi-weekly, we will send a link via email/text. Join our chess community, where thinking ahead is possible. Questions? Contact our president at 5113332@mrpk.org

The coding club is a small community at HS@MC dedicated to teaching programming in a fun and exciting way. Learn coding both inside and out of club meetings by working on hands-on projects that you can make your own, and take on regional competitions with the club to test your skills as a team! Our club meets at 2 PM on Fridays over Discord. See the club's official website to learn more: https://hsmc-coding-club.github.io/

Giving HSMC students an opportunity to play music at school and jam together! Meet Fridays 12:30-1:15 in TR-5. Contact Asher Clark in 9th grade for more information.

The Tabletop Roleplay Game(TTRPG) Club is meant to be a safe environment where anyone who is interested in games like Dungeons & Dragons(D&D) or the Warhammer franchise can learn how to play these games. Meetings will be held every other week in Ms. Pistone’s room, TR-4, on Friday from 12:30 to 1:15. At these meetings, there will be help given towards learning the basics of playing, how to run a game, and how to create a game in D&D. There will also be a chance to learn and play games within the Warhammer Franchise at the bi-weekly meetings. Any campaigns run will be outside of school and club time; however, there are many campaigns planned that anyone is welcome to join if interested.

The High School at Moorpark College math club is a space for students at all levels of math to collaborate with each other on independent math study or homework. They can encourage others to learn more and students with more experience in math will be there to help tutor others with math.

We are the Korean Cultural Music Club, with the goal of spreading Korean culture around the school through music. We're aimed at individuals interested in Korean culture or music and want to clear up misconceptions people may have about K-Pop and other traditional music. We will meet both semesters, once a week on Mondays at the Junior/Senior lunch.

GSA or Gay Straight Alliance is an important student-led organization meant to promote equality and camaraderie between people of all genders and sexualities. We strive to be a welcoming and safe community where students can meet to discuss queer books, history, and their own experiences. Meetings are Fridays from 12:35-1:15 in TR4.

Bring your artistic talents and passion for art and meet with other artists and art lovers every Friday in Mrs. Sandoval's room at 12:40 pm, starting September 9th.

Our focus this year is on a school mural, and each week the art club's work is featured in the HSMC newsletter. Art club also has wonderful opportunities for scholarships, collaboration in school events, guest speakers and showcasing art in the community! We hope to see you there. For more information, please email the club's president, Taylor Capozzoli at 5106965@mrpk.org

The HSMC Red Cross Club is centered around acquiring skills to handle emergency situations, learning about the healthcare field, and community service. There are many opportunities provided in the club, as each club meeting counts for community service hours and The Red Cross provides chances for scholarships and gift cards. The Red Cross also helps its clubs execute community events, such as blood drives, so there are plenty of chances to get involved and demonstrate leadership. Thank you for your interest!

Beginning September 3rd, Moorpark College tutors will be on OUR campus to help you with all your math questions.

• Juniors/Seniors - Drop by TR5 with your math questions beginning at 12:30. They can help you will all levels of college math.
• Freshmen - The tutors will be available during your Friday afternoon Advisory time
• Sophomores - The tutors will be available during your Public Speaking/ASG elective period. We will be working with your teachers to work out available times. Let Mrs. Peters and/or Dr. Oplustic know if you would like to be tutored.
• Please Check our HSMC calendar to see if there is any interruption in availability.

Note the following schedule (subject to change):

• September 30, October 21, November 18 - Tutoring is available, however there will be one tutor available
• October 7 & 28 - We will have one tutor available until after 2:00, then we will have two available

These times may change so please check the HSMC master calendar on our website and available by clicking here.

Our 2nd year students have just returned from their first of many week long internships we call "Projects". They spanned the country from Hawaii to Florida, working with facilities big and small, to explore the real work within animal care facilities and to help them discover all the career paths they can take after graduating this unique program that lives within America's Teaching Zoo.

Our students all come to Moorpark College to build their knowledge and set in motion their careers in the Animal Care Industry. We think this 2nd year class is off to a great start!

Starts November 23rd and runs select nights through December 30th!

Get Your Tickets today

December 3rd & 4th during regular Zoo hours

Receive 1 Free Admission for every 2 cans or non-perishable items you bring. We are excited to help the local Moorpark Pantry Plus and provide food to those in need.
**Applies to Weekend Zoo Admission only and is not valid for Wild Lights & Jungle Nights Entry

The Financial Aid Office at Moorpark College hosts free Cash for College Workshops. Click on the link below for more information and scheduled webinar times.