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Hello Phoenix Families,

Our year is off to a great start! Both high school and college classes are in full swing and HSMC students are off and running. Teachers and professors alike are reporting that our students are engaged, working hard, and brilliant.

Our official welcome back to school occurs tomorrow night! Please join us at 6:00 in the campus lunch area for an all school welcome back. After that, you will be given the chance to meet your child's teachers and learn about what the future of this school year will be for our students and families. You will be going to classes based on the grade level of your student, see the schedule below.

We are still looking for volunteers for PSSA, School Site Council, and ELAC Committee members. Please email Dr. Oplustic if you are interested in serving on these important committees.

Don't forget our website is a wonderful resource if you have any questions about HSMC. Please check it out if you have any questions about what is happening at school. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to let us know. Of course, you can always call the office at 805-378-6312 if you have any questions.

Please join us for our back to school night, the evening will begin at 6:00pm sharp. Park in the school parking lot and meet in the grassy lunch area for our welcome. Below is the schedule for the evening. You can download a copy by clicking here.

If you know of anyone who would like a rewarding part-time job helping kids and working with a wonderful group of people? Moorpark Unified School District is looking to hire caring paraeducators.

Anyone you know who may be interested can click on the button below to view the job posting and apply.

For questions, call the district office at 805-378-6300

The Local Area Control Plan outlines the priorities for MUSD and explains how they will be funded. Parents are encouraged to join in the process by attending meetings where the LCAP procedure is explained and input from parents is welcomed.

The meetings for the 2022-2023 year will be held as follows:

• October 13, 2022
• November 29, 2022
• February 22, 2023
• June 6, 2023

If you are interested in joining this important committee, please contact Dr. Oplustic by email (soplustic@mrpk.org) or phone (805-378-6312.

The 2022-2023 Student Accident & Sickness Program is available to all MUSD families. If you would like to apply, click on the button below.

Club Rush Day will be Sept. 2nd this year. If you intend to form a club (or continue a club from last year) you must complete the club formation form and find a staff member to sponsor your club. Once your sponsor approves your club, you can begin to make advertisements for Club Rush. Please see Mrs. Sandoval in TR-1 with any questions.

11th and 12th grade students can get amazing discounts on end-of-year events by ordering their HSMC Spirit Packs NOW! Please see the attached flyer for options to purchase. Ordering now saves HSMC families money on end-of-year events for 11th and 12th grade students. Please bring cash or a check to the front office along with your completed order form. Spirit Pack orders are due September 30, 2022.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sandoval at jhendrixsandoval@mrpk.org, or call our front office.

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.

The Annual HSMC Zoo Trip to America’s Teaching Zoo right here at Moorpark College will be happening Dec. 16th! Students, please wear comfortable shoes and attire. And remember, don’t smile at the monkeys!

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!

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!

August 25, 2022 - Football: Home vs. CLU

August 26, 2022 - Soccer: Home vs. CLU

August 23, 24, 25, 2022 - Raider Central

August 23, 2022 - Community Grab n Go

August 23, 2022 - Open Door Hour With President Sokenu