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PTSA #2.9.50  September 15, 2014
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September
Sept 23 - Curriculum Night Marketplace, Commons, 5:30-8:30pm
- Curriculum Night/PTSA Pass the Hat, 6:30-9pm
- Curriculum Night, 6:30-9pm.
Sept 24 - Senior Class picture, amphitheater, 9:35am
Sept 27 - Mock SAT/ACT, Location, MIPC, 8:30am - 1:15pm
October
Oct 6-10 - Homecoming Week
Oct 9 - Homecoming / Fall Sports Assembly, main gym
Oct 10 - Homecoming Parade, downtown, 5:30-6:30pm
Oct 10 - Homecoming Football game, MIHS stadium, 7:30pm
Oct 11 - Homecoming dance, commons, 8-11pm
Oct 14 - College Night Series #2 - College Prep & Selection, PAC, 6-8:30pm
Oct 17 - Picture re-take day, main entrance, 7:30am-1:15pm
Oct 18 - PSAT test, 200/400 hallways, 8:00am-Noon
Oct 24 - Football game & All Island Band Night, 7:00pm
**- Calendar information current as of 9/14. Always check District Calendar for updates.
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Have a Question about Student Life at MIHS? Maybe the Answer is in the MIHS Student Handbook:
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MIHS Student Handbook
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PTSA 2013-2014 Executive Committee
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Parent Advisory Committee
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Freshman Class of 2018
TBD
Sophomore Class of 2017
Junior Class of 2016
TBD
School Board Rep
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MISD Board of Directors
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236-3300
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Submit an Article
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To submit an article for review for our next issue:
mihsnewsletter@hotmail.com
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September 15-19
is MIHS' first BLOCK Week
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Click here for a link to the BLOCK schedule and Click here for the complete Student Schedules page on the MIHS Website.
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From Our PTSA President
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Your homework this week:
Check out our MIHS PTSA website at www.mihsptsa.org.
We work hard to provide TONS of valuable information to parents, and students. From membership and volunteer sign-up forms, to information by class, and College Preparation. Information in our listserv emails often will be placed, or linked to our website. Bookmark this page for future reference - MIHS PTSA website
To see Debbie's past President's letters, click here.
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VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP ARE ONLINE NOW
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Attention all parents who want to Volunteer this year at MIHS!
Contrary to our children's viewpoint, the high school years are very much the right time to be involved in their school. Research strongly supports a positive correlation between parental involvement and student success in all aspects of our children's high school experience. Mercer Island has a wealth of talented and energetic parents who care about their children's educational experience.
Please consider how you can volunteer during the 2014-2015 school year and complete the online form at
MIHS PTSA website or Click here to fill out your 2014-2015 Volunteer Interest Form.
Questions? Contact Laurie Raisys at volunteer@mihsptsa.org
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Curriculum Night and PTSA Pass the Hat Information
| | | Curriculum Night is September 23rd
This evening provides an opportunity for parents to meet their sons' and daughters' teachers, to learn of their goals and objectives, and to know of their expectations for student performance in each class. If parents have specific questions regarding their child's performance, please make arrangements for a conference with the teacher at a later date. Questions during the brief time allowed should be of a general nature for the benefit of all.
PTSA Pass the Hat
Pass the Hat is MIHS PTSA only fundraiser for our operating budget. The suggested donation is $100 per student. Proceeds from Pass the Hat provides funds for:
- Field Trips
- Class Supplies
- Bridges
- Student Leadership Training
- Emergency Supplies
- Staff Training
Contribute during Curriculum Night (look for the PTSA Volunteers carrying the red & white hats) or via the PTSA Membership & Pass The Hat Contribution online payment system. You have the option to pay with credit card via PayPal or personal check. All donations to Pass the Hat and PTSA Membership are tax deductible.
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PTSA News and Announcements
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I would like to Thank the tremendous amount of Islander parents that helped support, work, and volunteer to pull off our second annual Islander Days (fees and photos)
Candy Bannister, Jodi King. Goldman, Lori Coe, Kimberly Albaugh, Sarah Westergard, Toby. Suhm, Betsy. Robertson, Sylvia. Tsang, Maria Sims, Mary Pat. Mansfield, Becki Snellenberg, Jane. Rosenstein, Sarah Peyou, Vicki. Pallis, Lori Langston, Eva Banbury, Marian Dugan, Sarah Peshkin, Sue Reichert, Deborah Apodaca, Lisa Richardson, Ivy Suzuki-Jaecks, Monica. Moline, Gillian Peckham, Kathy Middleton, Paloma White, Jean. Greaves, Ada Ko, Karla Maia, Rik Norman, Becca LaProwse, Sarah Shannon,Tracy Drinkwater, Hilary Benson, Carol James, Maryellen Johnson, Patricia Clem, Kelly Thilen, Brenda El-Ghazzawy, Anne Emmanuels, Robin Moore, Ada Ko, Jill Gormely, Michelle Funk, Shelly. Taylor, Aleta Finnila, Dawn Schiller, Lisa Richardson, Karen Zimmer, Dana Kim, Kathy Umlauf, Frances Osman, Elaine Shen, Carina Evens, Margo Mansfield,
Marnie MacDiarmid, Tom. Callahan, Kim Comstock, Dee Mullins, Durdanet,
Annette Syrrist, Jasmine Zou, Taytan Yuasa.
A SPECIAL thanks goes out to those that helped me set up the week before and worked extra heavy duty shifts thought the week: Debbie Hanson, Betsy O'Connell, Paige Behrbaum, Carmen Scalzo, Dan Hanson, Mary Kay Woolston, Amy Melick, Suzanne Riley, Amy Sagerson.
Thanks to Kim Schjelderup and The Senior Service Club for pitching in when we needed them most.
It wouldn't have come together without my Hero's known as Hana Nguyen, Ann Meisner, and Barb Hallgren.
1400 students through in 2 days...very impressive! Thank You for all of your efforts.
Jayme
Witman3@msn.com
206-920-6199 (m)
PTSA College Night Series
College Preparation and Selection Process - October 14, 2014 - MIHS Auditorium
This seminar will provide basic information and is particularly geared to freshmen, sophomores and juniors and their parents. It will cover the overall college preparation and selection process. Get a road map for what your student needs to be doing now!
Each College Night is divided into two parts. At 6:00 p.m., Mrs. Hillstrom, MIHS College and Career Counselor will present a 30-minute optional Naviance Tutorial. Naviance is MIHS' web-based service for curriculum planning, career exploration and the college choice/application/admission process. Students and parents can use valuable research and organizational tools provided by this program. Mrs. Hillstrom will also use Naviance for her bulk email deliveries. Learn how to register on Naviance and about what the service has to offer at the Naviance Tutorials. The evening's topic then begins at 6:30 p.m.
There is no need to pre-register for these lectures. A $5.00 per family per session donation is appreciated. Net proceeds will be donated to the MI PTSA Scholarship Fund. All donations are purely optional and are not a requirement of admission.
Questions - contact Betsy Robertson, or see information on the PTSA website at
http://mihsptsa.org/college-prep/college-night-series.
 First Mock SAT/ACT (hybrid test) open for registration
Registration is open! For the registration document click here, download a form, fill it out, and sent it to Jennifer McLellan at 6910 94th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. The test is $30 if the registration form is delivered before September 23rd. $40 after that deadline.
This first Mock test is a SAT/ACT hybrid which is an excellent opportunity to learn which testing format is best for each individual student.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.
Registration: 8:30 am to 8:45 am;
Test: 9:00 am to 1:15 pm
Register by Tuesday, September 23rd
***this is a location change***
Our MIHS Construction Company has asked, very nicely, to "own" our campus on weekends. This is when they may use the large machine equipment and not worry about noise mitigation. For this reason, we are moving the Mock SAT/ACT tests and reviews off campus to Mercer Island Presbyterian Church at 3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island. Everything else remains the same - days and times.
More information about Mock SAT/ACT tests for 2014/15.
(In the Future, this information will be located under "COLLEGE PREP" on the MIHS PTSA website, www.mihsptsa.org)
These mock tests are offered by the MIHS PTSA Senior Activities Committee as an option to our student body to try out and practice these assessments in an environment where the scores don't matter for college entry. They are administered by the company, Princeton Review, in a test-taking setting that exactly mimics the reality of an ACT or SAT test. A follow-up review session is offered after each test to go over your student's results.
Each Mock SAT/ACT test is $30 for pre-registration and $40 for the day-of registration. All proceeds go to MIHS PTSA Post Graduation Senior Party.
While our school is under construction, tests and review session all take place at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island.
September 27th 9:00 a.m. Mock Hybrid ACT/SAT test
(registration 8:30 a.m.)
October 8th 7:00 p.m. Review Session
November 15th 9:00 a.m. Mock SAT
November 26th 7:00 p.m. Review Session
January 24th 9:00 a.m. Mock ACT
February 4th 7:00 p.m. Review Session
March 28th 9:00 a.m. Mock Hybrid ACT/SAT test
April 15th 7:00 p.m. Review Session
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church at 3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island. Everything else remains the same - days and times.
Questions? Jennifer Mclellan at mclellanmj@aol.com
Class of 2015 - Senior Activities help!
Senior Year is here! Are you interested in helping with the Senior Party and other end-of-year Senior Activities next year? Please contact Jennifer McLellan with any questions or to let her know you'd like to join the committee.
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Legislation and Advocacy
| | Washington State PTA Legislative Survey Online NOW!
This is a very important year for YOU to have your voice heard! It is a budget year in Olympia, and it is very likely that many decisions will be made which could impact our kids' education if you will SPEAK UP! Put your voice behind budget changes and policy improvements at the State Level
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LEG2014
The Washington State PTA Legislative Survey helps our delegates from MIHS (yes OUR school) decide how to vote at our Legislative Assembly in October. THIS in turn determines how our State PTA advocates in Olympia beginning in January.
Click the above link and take 10 minutes to share your opinions PLEASE.
Note: It is helpful to read through the survey of Issues, as you will be asked to rate your top 5 priorities out of 15. Also please note, the Issues can seem broad, but this is because there are a huge variety of bills dropped in the legislature, so it is best to create a broad scope for which to advocate. |
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MIHS News and Announcements
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Check the MIHS website for announcements, calendar, and links to activities relevant to the start of school
Student Insurance forms
Does your student have insurance? Please open the link below to read this important District letter. If you have not already sent in the insurance form or waiver, please print the form and turn a signed copy to the Main Office at MIHS.
Parent Insurance Letter 2014-2015
2014-2015 Healthy Youth Survey
Mercer Island School District students will be taking the 2014-15 Washington State Health Survey the week of October 13, 2014 click here for more detailed 2014 Healthy Youth Survey Information.
MISD Boundary Committee Applications
Do you want to help decide who will go to the new 4th elementary school? The MISD Boundaries Committee is now being formed and will consist of approximately 18-20 members. There are 9 meetings planned: October 1, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 10, January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25. The first (October 1st) meeting will be from 6-8:30 pm. The meetings will last 2 1/2 hours and the committee members will decide the rest of the times. Please fill out this application and turn into your school's secretary by Friday, September 19th.
Need to retake your photo?
There will be a photo re-take day on Friday, October 17 beginning at 7:30 am for students want to re-take their photos.
MISD Online payments - new this year!!
On August 20th, the Mercer Island School District began offering families the convenience of paying for student fees and fines online. Parents can view outstanding fines, make payments and print receipts. ***Please note that a small transaction fee is charged at check out. VISA, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.
For more information about MISD Online payments, click here.
To use the district's new Online payment features, click here. Use your Family Access account information to access the software. Note that the Ipad insurance fee is located under the "Other" category on the fee category screen.
Class of 2015 - Senior Yearbook Photo Instructions
The deadline for Senior Photos for the yearbook is Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 (this is an update from last week's newsletter).
They must be at least 300 dpi and 3 x 5 inches, and can be emailed to mihsyearbook2015@gmail.com. If for some reason emailing is not an option, students can also turn in a CD, flash drive, or hard copy to the yearbook room (Room 502) at MIHS.
Another option to submit to the yearbook is a Senior Ad. This should not be confused with the Senior Portraits which includes every senior student.
Please see all the details here: PTSA Seniors Information page
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MI Parent Edge
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MI Parent Edge - 2014-2015 Calendar of Parent Education Events
Join Parent Edge for a great year of stimulating speakers and events! From navigating our kids' anxieties to exploring the many ways today's "digital youth" are different from pre-digital youth; from an evening with Rosalind Wiseman, author of "Queen Bees & Wannabees" and "Masterminds & Wingmen" to examining society's failure to recognize and care for the social and emotional well-being of our boys in the compelling film "The Mask You Live In" - it's quite a line up! Please visit www.miparentedge.org to view the entire calendar.
MI Parent Edge is jointly sponsored by the PTA's of Lakeridge, Island Park, West Mercer, Islander Middle, MIHS and St. Monica schools.
See you on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 PM at the MIHS PAC
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Question of the Week
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Q: There are so many different weekly schedules at MIHS. Where can I find more information about daily schedules so my student can be better prepared each week?
A: Most weeks at MIHS are considered "Block Schedule" weeks, allowing each period extended time once a week according to a predictable schedule. Periodically, the schedule will change due to a "Non-block Schedule" or an "Assembly Schedule". MIHS has outlined these special weeks in advance and all schedule related information can be found at MIHS Schedule page Also important, the schedule for the first week of school is highlighted here too.
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