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,

Thank you to every student and adult who planned, ran, and participated in our 2nd No Backpack Day of the year. It was exciting to spend the day strengthening connections with our students and school. Because of this event every student’s high school experience will be that much better. Aztecs keep the momentum going and increase your involvement in school activities.

We hope that everyone has a wonderful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Please take time to reflect and be thankful for Dr. King Jr.’s work fighting for civil rights, promoting equality, and advocating for non-violent forms of protest. His sacrifices and ideals will forever inspire us.

Mission on the Mesa!

As a reminder, here is the link to our Community School tab which has the various survey links on the right hand side.

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, January 20 - NO SCHOOL, 9:30am JV Wrestling Tournament at Crawford

Tuesday, January 21 - Counselor Financial Aid Workshops in Senior Social Science Class, 3:30pm JV Girls Soccer at Southwest with varsity to follow, 3:45pm Girls Wrestling at Hilltop, 5pm JV Boys Soccer vs Mar Vista at home with varsity to follow, 7pm Varsity Girls Basketball at Bishops High School, 6pm Girls Water polo vs Southwest at Mar Vista

Wednesday, January 22 - College Gear Day, 10am Unified Basketball Tournament on the blacktop, original gym, new gym, 5pm JV Boys Basketball vs Francis Parker at home with varsity to follow

Thursday, January 23 - Counselor Financial Aid Workshops in Senior Social Science Class,

Lunch - Electives Fair in quad and Cap & Gown Sales in lunch area, 3:30pm Novice and JV Girls Soccer at Sweetwater with varsity to follow, 3:45pm Wrestling vs Southwest at home, 5pm JV Boys Soccer vs Sweetwater with varsity to follow, 6pm Girls Water polo vs Otay Ranch at Mar Vista

Friday, January 24 - Early Release, Counselor Financial Aid Workshops in Senior Social Science Class, Lunch - Electives Fair in quad, 3:30pm Novice Boys Basketball vs Victory Christian at home with JV & varsity to follow, 3:30pm Novice Girls Basketball at Victory Christian with JV & varsity to follow

Saturday, January 25 - 8am Saturday School, 8am Robotics in the new gym, 9am Boys Wrestling at tournament at Escondido High School

Tuesday, January 28 - 3:30pm Novice & JV Girls Soccer at Hilltop with varsity to follow, :30pm Girls Wrestling vs Mater Dei at hom3, 4pm Girls Water Polo vs Hilltop at Parkway, 5pm JV Soccer vs San Ysidro at home with varsity to follow

Wednesday, January 29 - College Gear Day, Earthquake & Fire/Evacuation Drill, Counselor Course Request Presentations in English Class, 3:30pm Novice Boys Basketball at Mater Dei with JV and varsity to follow, 3:30pm Novice Girls Basketball vs Mater Dei at home with JV and varsity to follow, 3:45pm SSC in the library

Thursday, January 30 - Counselor Course Request Presentations in English Class, 8:45am ELAC Meeting in the Library , 3:30pm Novice & JV Girls Soccer vs Chula Vista at home with varsity to follow, 3:45pm Wrestling at San Ysidro, 4pm Girls Water Polo vs Southwest at Mar Vista

Friday, January 31 - Early Release, Girls Metro Conference Tournament at Caste Park, 3:30pm Novice Boys Basketball vs Eastlake at home with JV and varsity to follow, 3:30pm Novice Girls Basketball at Bonita Vista with JV and varsity to follow

Saturday, February 1 - 8am Saturday School, 8am Robotics Tournament in new gym, Varsity Girls Basketball vs Chula Vista at Mater Dei

College Support Every Week

Tuesday - WAHUPA Talent Search

Wednesday - SDSU Talent Search

Thursday - WAHUPA and SDSU Talent Search

Friday - WAHUPA Talent Search

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/90a32e95-51c5-4c93-a8c7-8bf4afcbf98d

Montgomery High will host the Mobile Teen Health Clinic for free and confidential services starting Tuesday, October 15th. The clinic will take place on Tuesdays each week from 8:30am until 12:00pm. The clinic will be available to students to receive support or ask questions about their reproductive health. Students are required to first go to the nurse’s office to register to access the clinic. Please contact Nurse Kennedy in the nurse’s office if you have any questions.”

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 - 2 points, silly school survey sent via Jupiter

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

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

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

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

7) Teachers can assign 5 points for all Aztecs who demonstrate their Strengths

8) 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

Remember, we will use a ticketing system to enter Monty's Market. We will issue 50 tickets a day. Tickets will be issued on the 5Star App. Click here to sign up for a ticket (must be signed in to your student account to gain access to the Google Form).

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

The Seniors won the Spirit Points for Homecoming Week. The class who wins the most spirit points, will earn a pizza party at the end of each semester. Remember all spirit points are earned with the 5Star App. There is one more spirit week in December so make sure you dress up and get your 5Star points.

Seniors Win with 250 points

Freshmen 175 points

Juniors 150 points

Staff 100 points

Sophomores 75 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.

Cap and Gown

Seniors will be able to purchase cap and gown from sdgrad.com . They will be on campus during lunch on January 23 and February 19. The deadline to order cap and gowns will be March 1. The cost is $37. You can order online or at lunch when they visit our campus.

Grad Bash at Universal Studios

Tickets for Universal Studios Grad Bash will start on December 2, 2024 in the ASB. Tickets will be $215 and can only be paid by cash. You can pick up a permission slip in the ASB or click this link. Tickets sales will end February 28, 2025.

Non-Privilege List

ASB will begin selling tickets for senior activities like Grad Bash and Prom. 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

Before the yearbook sells out, please make sure to purchase one in the ASB for $75.

Resources

1) Aztec Expectations from August 2, 2024

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

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

1/20 AD Update

Winter Sports has passed the midway point and our winter sports teams are in league play and trying to get playoff positioning. Here is what our winter sports have going on this week.

Girls Water Polo will continue league play this week with games vs. Southwest and Otay Ranch. They are continuing to get better by the week. Their games will be at Mar Vista High Schools Pool and the matches will begin at 6pm.

Boys & Girls Wrestling will have a home match this Thursday as they look to stay undefeated in league play. First match will start at 3:45pm.

Boys Soccer will have 2 home matches this week vs. Mar Vista on Tuesday and Sweetwater on Thursday. JV at 5pm, Varsity at 7pm.

Girls Soccer will be on the road this week Tuesday at Southwest and Thursday at Sweetwater. Good luck ladies!

Girls Basketball will be on the road for a non-league game on Tuesday night as they take on Bishops at 7pm. They will continue league play on Friday night at Victory Christian Academy.

Boys Basketball will have 2 Home games this week. Wednesday they will play a non-league contest vs. Francis Parker HS. They will continue Mesa League play on Friday night vs. Victory Christian Academy. Hope to see you there.

SPRING SPORTS are a few weeks away! You must be cleared in order to try-out! If you have ANY questions about clearance, Coach Martin is available all week at lunch time. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GET CLEARED, IT COULD DELAY YOU GETTING STARTED.

Coach Martin

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our @cfaoceanviewhills Montgomery HS Athletes of the week. They exemplify our Aztec Core Values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience through their sports.

Citlali Villarreal- Girls Wrestling @mohaztecwrestling

Citlali had a great performance in last weekends South Bay Classic Tournament. Her coach said she took instruction well and showed grit in her 4 match performance. Later in the week she won her match-up vs. Castle Park pinning her opponent in the first minute and helping the wrestling team to a dual meet victory.

Devin Hamilton- Boys Basketball @mohaztecbasketball619

Devin has been playing incredible for the Aztecs in helping them achieve a #1 ranking in San Diego and a top 100 National Ranking. Devin had his career high scoring recently vs. Bonita Vista scoring 34 points and leading the Aztecs to a 77-36 victory.

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.

Welcome back everyone and happy 2025!

Bwlow is the January S.T.A.Y. Calendar. Take a look and consider joining a club this month—it’s a great way to make new friends and try something new!

A quick reminder: Driver’s Ed will resume next month. If you’re interested, be sure to sign up in the Aztec Lounge. You must be at least 15.5 years old to participate. Space is limited.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

January Calendar

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 Library Newsletter. Click the link or picture below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/p0qrg-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