Mountainside Weekly MAV EXPRESS

I hope everyone has a relaxing fall break next week. I invite everyone to the cellphone engagement listening session we are hosting this Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:00 in the Mountainside High School Community Room. The Beaverton School District would like your input on our future direction regarding cell phones and devices in schools. Your input matters!

Today, we had an amazing assembly with Brandon Farbstein, a motivational speaker and disability advocate who talked to our students about empowerment and self-acceptance.

Monday, 11/18: Even Day, Advisory Only

Tuesday, 11/19: Odd Day

Wednesday, 11/20: Even Day, Mav Time

Thursday, 11/21: Odd Day

Friday, 11/22: Even Day, Extended 1/2, Fire Drill

ParentSquare The Beaverton School District uses the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. Download the app or log into the ParentSquare web portal.

Student Parking Please remember that parking in our lots is for students who have a valid parking pass. Only those students with Parking Passes 1-40 can park in the numbered spaces in the Staff Parking Lot. All other students with a valid parking pass must park in the Student Lot.

MHS Is a Closed Campus. Leaving school property without permission is not permitted. Additionally, students are not permitted to accept/receive orders from DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grub Hub, etc. during the day.

Congratulations to Mountainside's codeORcreate team with a Best Overall project win for the second year in a row! Nate Stevens, Liam Wright, Evan McGarvey, and Alex MacKay created a video game designed to educate elementary aged students about natural disaster preparedness. With advice from industry mentors and many hours of coding and design, they created a prototype and presented their work before a panel of judges and won Best Overall project in the experienced division.

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.

The library is seeing an increase in requests for loaner Chromebooks because students have forgotten to bring them from home. This is followed with a failure to return loaned Chromebooks to the school library at the end of the day. Our loaner Chromebooks are primarily for students who need their current Chromebook repaired, leaving a very limited amount of Chromebooks to loan to students who “forgot” their Chromebook at home.

Please encourage your student to bring a charged Chromebook every day. Please know we also have a Chromebook charging kiosk in the library for students who need to charge their devices during the day. We appreciate your help with ensuring students are prepared for school!

We have raised more than 60% of our fundraising goal for easels for the MHS Art Department! Tabletop easels would allow painting and drawing students at Mountainside to work upright, see their work clearly and reach their full potential as artists. The easels are easy to store and transport, so they can be used in multiple classrooms. They will benefit MHS students for years to come.

Please consider donating - any amount helps! Just click on this link to make a donation. Share the challenge with your co-workers, friends and family!

The Battelle Climate Challenge is officially open and accepting entries until February 7, 2025! This challenge offers students a chance to win a $5,000 STEM grant for a public school, library, or non-profit of their choice by learning about the impacts of climate-related hazards within their community and developing a proposed action to help build a more resilient community. If they win the grand prize, they will present their solution on a national stage at the Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference in Washington, D.C.! Learn more and sign up for the challenge here: https://www.futureengineers.org/battelleclimatechallenge

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Weekly Challenge: Participate in UNITY Week’s daily actions and show your engagement in the Assembly!

Event of the Week: UNITY WEEK!

Kudos:

• Congratulations to Easton Arnett, Kae Chang, Audrey Conrad, Rowan Oakes-Harada, and Mukul Sammi for their selection in the All-Northwest Honor Band!
• Also, congratulations to Liam Andrews and Peter Merris for their selection in the All-Northwest Honor Orchestra!
• Considering that All-Northwest auditions students from all over the Northwest, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, this is outstanding representation from Mountainside HS in these prestigious ensembles!
• Congratulations to junior Emma Garcia who ran for and was elected the position of State President for the Oregon Association of Student Councils! Congrats also to sophomore Adelin Laack for winning the position of Metro West Rep! Both of these students will be on the State Board for the next year.
• The Mountainside Band Program was just recognized by the National Band Association as a division winner for the 2024 Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award. This is a prestigious honor that recognizes excellence over several years throughout all elements of the band program, including jazz, marching band, concert bands, individual student achievements, chamber ensembles, color guard, winter percussion, pit orchestra, and a record of continued alumni involvement in band beyond high school. The NBA (National Band Association) recognizes only a handful of band programs in the country per year. Division winners are automatically entered into consideration for the national “Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award”, the winner of which will be announced in December.
• Congrats to the Net Ninjas for winning Labyellov last Thursday night and to the Ice Ice Babies for taking 2nd. Both of these teams are juniors earning 300 and 200 spirit points for their class respectively!

Announcement 1: U.N.I.T.Y Week THIS WEEK!!

Hey Mavs! U.N.I.T.Y Week is THIS WEEK! We will have a week filled with fun and engaging activities to unify everyone. We will have our U.N.I.T.Y assembly on Monday with our Guest Speaker, Brandon Farbstein! Our Number Neighbors game will also make a return on Wednesday during MavTime! Finally, we will have a Dining for Dollars Fundraiser at Rush Bowls after school on Friday! We hope you participate in the Daily Actions and Hallway Interactions! Be sure to look out for small treats in the SHUBOX after school throughout the week! Go MAVS!

Announcement 2: Holiday Sharing Begins!

The annual Holiday Sharing at Mountainside High School is back! Each winter season, students in Mountainside’s local feeder schools are in need of additional items. With ALL of our feeder schools and MHS participating this year, we really need at least half our student body to pull a tag and donate!

In the MHS commons, pick up a tag in the winter forest. These tags will have all the information you need to purchase a gift! You must write your information on the sign-up sheet to the left of the trees. The window to donate is Monday, November 18th to Wednesday, December 11th. Once you have purchased the gift, tape the tag onto the unwrapped gift and deliver it to Mr. Reinholt’s Office in room 163. If you grab multiple tags please have them in separate bags. Donating can earn a service hour! (1 service hour total, regardless of gift amount/# of gifts purchased.) Thank you!

Announcement 3: PINK WEEK $ TOTALS!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Pink Week through clothing sales, donations, and Miracle Minutes! The total amount the Metro League was able to raise was $8,160.33! Our contribution was well over $2000 of that total. Thank you and way to go Mavs!

Announcement 4: Cards for Veterans Recap!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Cards for Veterans service hour on 11/13! We had a total of 123 participants! These cards will be donated to Portland VA hospital early next week for veterans!

Announcement 5: Sound of Music Auditions!

We will have auditions for our spring musical Sound of Music THIS WEEK!! Join us in the auditorium on November 20th and 21st (Wednesday and Thursday) for auditions, and November 22nd (Friday) for callbacks. We will have singing auditions on Wednesday, and acting auditions on Thursday!

You do not need to prepare anything for auditions, just show up and be ready to perform and have fun!

Announcement 6: PSU Application Workshop this Wednesday, 11/20

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!

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!

11th & 12th GRADERS Can Earn Credit as an AVID Peer Tutor

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 awareness and funding for cancer research by embracing our hair, which is something many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow the entire month of November. For every student and teacher who participates, Leadership will donate $5 per person. At the end of the month we will give a trophy and cologne/perfume of choice to the winning student AND staff member!

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!!

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

Personal Projects are live! A couple weeks ago, 11th grade students visited 10th graders to inform, guide, encourage, and answer questions about Personal Projects. Advisors are working tirelessly to conference–the first of three!–with students and direct them toward a unique, rewarding experience that will serve them well as they consider Diploma Program (DP) offerings and, perhaps more importantly, projects they encounter outside the school walls upon graduating.

As we head into the holidays, other priorities tend to take over resulting in the dreaded Procrastination. The long-term nature of the project offers an opportunity for students to practice strategies (scheduling, reminders, small goal setting) that may help them stay engaged and committed. For 10th graders considering the full DP, developing these skills will be excellent practice before taking on the Extended Essay–a research paper written over the course of a year.

Below is a timeline more specific to our needs at MHS.

There are many post-high school educational options that students may choose to pursue, and the process of paying for those options can be complex. Our College and Career Readiness Counselor created a newsletter designed to help families learn about the resources available to help students pay for the various post-high school educational options, including financial aid and scholarships. This information can be helpful for all families and is especially designed to support 12th grade families who may be preparing to complete the FAFSA/ORSAA forms this winter. See below for a link to this informational newsletter and Go Mavs!

Link to newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/5p7kfx

Plan ahead - ALL students must be approved through the new Raptor Volunteer system. If students are in need of service hours and want to volunteer in any Beaverton schools, they must complete this 5 minute application: Volunteer Application

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!

HOW TO SEE HOW MANY HOURS YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY RECORDED
Go to your Class of ____ page on Canvas and then go to GRADES.

The Mountainside Band Program was just recognized by the National Band Association as a division winner for the 2024 Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award. This is a prestigious honor that recognizes excellence over several years throughout all elements of the band program, including jazz, marching band, concert bands, individual student achievements, chamber ensembles, color guard, winter percussion, pit orchestra, and a record of continued alumni involvement in band beyond high school. The NBA (National Band Association) recognizes only a handful of band programs in the country per year.

Division winners are automatically entered into consideration for the national “Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award”, the winner of which will be announced in December.

Auditions for The Sound of Music are here! Join us on November 20th & 21st for your chance to be a part of this classic musical! Callbacks will be held on November 22nd. No prior experience is necessary, and there's nothing you need to prepare in advance - just bring your passion and energy!

We can't wait to see you there!

Check out the flyer below for more details on this event you do not want to miss!

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.

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!

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! Let’s offer our graduating seniors a safe and sober option for graduation night!

• For more information: https://checkout.square.site/buy/OEXSV7TK4LEARJELJBDLGBNT

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: www.mountainsidepact.org/grad

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 General Meeting

Join us at the next MPACT General meeting and hear updates from our principal, the PTO, and student leadership. This will be a shortened meeting to allow time for the Cell Phone Engagement Session starting at 7PM.

• Date: Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30PM

• Location: Mountainside High School, Community Room

Winter Market

Our annual Winter Market is quickly approaching! Kick off your holiday shopping at the Mountainside Winter Market and shop local artisan and pop-up vendors. Look for us on social media for vendor sneak peek and the latest information.

• Date: Saturday, December 7th, 10am - 4pm

• Location: Mountainside High School

• Follow the Winter Market Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551185402296

• Follow the Winter Market Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mountainsidewintermarket/

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!

• Email: MPACT.Giving@gmail.com

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.

• Email: President@MountainsidePACT.org

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

• Email: mpactboard@mountainsidepact.org

• Mail: 12500 SW 175th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97007

When we experience inclement weather, school schedules can be affected — either by a delayed start, early release or school cancellation. The district makes decisions based on the ability of:

• The district to operate school buses safely.

• Students and parents/guardians to drive safely.

• Students to walk to schools or bus stops safely.

• Staff to get to work safely​​.

Decisions are made for the entire district. However, we encourage families to make transportation and attendance decisions for their children based on their own assessment of travel conditions at their locations.

School delays or closures are typically communicated by 5:30 a.m. For the latest information:

• Check the district website. A page pop-up will be posted if there’s a change in school operations. You also can find inclement weather protocols and snow routes online.

• Look for a notification on ParentSquare.

• Follow us on the district’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

• Tune into media outlets for updates.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, 11/20 - MPACT General Meeting, 6:30pm; 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

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