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Jan 11 - MIHS PTSA College Night #4, College for Students with Learning Differences, 6pm Naviance Tutorial, 6:30pm Program
Jan 20 - Mandatory Incoming 9th Grade Parent Orientation
Option #1 3:30pm - 5:30pm,
Option #2 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
Jan 21 - Mandatory Incoming 9th Grade Parent Orientation
Option #3, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 23 - Winter Tolo, 8pm MIHS Commons.
Feb 1 - MIHS Noon Release, Report Card Prep
** Calendar information current as of 1/10/2016. Always check the 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 2015-2016 Executive Committee
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Parent Advisory Committee
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Freshman Class of 2019
Sophomore Class of 2018
Junior Class of 2017
Senior Class of 2016
MISD Advisory Council Rep
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MISD Board of Directors
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| From Our PTSA President | |
MIHS families,
This week is jam packed with activities at MIHS. Kicking off the week on Monday January 11th, 6-83:0pm in the PAC is another one of our College Night Series. This one focuses on applying to college if you have Learning Differences. College isn't on your families radar yet? It's not too soon to start taking advantage of these FREE sessions sponsored by your PTSA. Parents are welcome to attend, with or without your student. I can assure you that you will pick up a few valuable tidbits that will be "dinner table conversation" material.
To learn about all the other activities happening at MIHS, go to the MIHS webpage and click on the CALENDARS on the upper right hand corner. MIHS events are all listed on the calendar in maroon.
Have a Senior? Our Senior Activities chairs are beginning to post ALL THINGS GRADUATION on the Senior Page of the MIHS PTSA website. The page will begin to fill up very quickly with activities, dates, and information. I will send you the link in next week's newsletter. Your students will continue to bring home study guides, worksheets and information necessary to prepare for final exams. Finals information may also be noted on the teacher website. Teacher websites are located on the MIHS home page in the maroon bar on right of the page. The final exam schedule is posted here. Monday and Tuesday will be regular 7 period days. If your student does not have a final during a particular time slot, they are welcome to go to the library to study, or study at home until their final occurs. Go Islanders,
Jayme Witman
To see previous letters from PTSA President Jayme Witman, click here
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PTSA News and Announcements | |
TONIGHT - College Night Series 2015-2016
Next in the series is College for Students with Learning Differences - January 11, 2016 - MIHS Library
This presentation will target families of freshmen, sophomores and juniors who have been diagnosed with a learning difference. College at a four-year college IS possible! Learn what needs to be done at the high school level and what to expect once the student has matriculated to the college.
Co-Sponsored by the MIHS PTSA and MIHS Counseling Department. Click here for dates and information.
PTSA Members - Still Have Not Received your MIHS PTSA School Directory?
- Check your student's backpack.
- Have your student ask for it from his/her BRIDGES Teacher. All school directories were distributed to BRIDGES teachers early in November.
- Check that your name made the distribution list in October. Contact Nanette Bassett. Note: If you joined after late October, there will be a different distribution method after the holidays.
Join the Mercer Island High School PTSA!
Donations can also be made via the registration page. MIHS PTSA Donations pay for:
- Partnership Grants and Classroom Support
- Student Leadership Training
- Counseling Center Support and College Series Presentations
- Parent Education Events
- Staff Training
- Field Trips
- Class Supplies
- Bridges
- Emergency Supplies
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From Our Principal
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To see previous letters from Principal Vicki Puckett, click here
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From Our Superintendent
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To see previous letters from Dr. Gary Plano, click here.
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Mock SAT (Revised version) Practice Test Registration
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Registration is open for the February 6th Mock SAT (revised version) test. The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 2nd. For the registration document click here, download a form, fill it out, and send it to Kathy Umlauf, 6470 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040. The test is $30 if the registration form is delivered by the first registration deadline. $40 after that deadline.
Click here for more information about Mock SAT/ACT tests for 2015/16.
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MIHS News (including Senior Info)
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Check the MIHS website for the latest announcements, calendar information, and links to:
STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION - Senior Priority January 19-20 only!!
All senior students who would like to purchase a Second semester Parking Pass may do so online on January 19th and 20th. Registration is completely done online and is a lottery system. Student parking will be in the C Lot, Music Lot (which will re-open now that construction of the ten new classrooms is complete), and North Mercer. Please realize there is construction of the new fourth elementary school going in right by North Mercer. Please follow the directions below in order to go online and purchase a parking pass. The cost is $75 for one semester. Senior students with 504's or special needs have first priority.
Student parking on campus is a privilege, not a right, and may be disallowed if abused or for other reasons determined by parking enforcement. A MIHS senior must be a student in "good standing" with no unpaid parking tickets, behavior issues, on or off site speeding, reckless driving, car surfing incidents. Peeling out of the parking lot may also cause a student to lose their spot. A student is "not in good standing" if they have 3 or more parking violations, have unpaid ASB fees or fines, have demonstrated conduct detrimental to the safety of the school, are discourteous in the neighborhood--littering, excessive noise, disobeying no parking signs.
Safe driving is our top priority for student drivers. Parking is purchased on a lottery system and first come first served basis starting with seniors. Once it opens up to underclassmen on January 21-22, seniors no longer have priority. Parking passes cannot be transferred or sold. They must be visibly displayed at all times. If a pass is lost they can be purchased at ASB for a cost of $15. No students are allowed to park in the Faculty or Visitors Spots. Parking permits must be displayed at all times. First offense for a Parking Fine is $50, second offense is $75 and third offense is $100. If there are ever any questions about parking please refer to the Parking section in the Student Handbook or please speak with Mark Jergens-Zmuda (MIHS ParkingAdministrator).
2nd SEMESTER PARKING
*Parking purchase will be available ONLINE only from January 19-20, 2016
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*Only open to Seniors, in good standing at this time.
*All Fines/Fees must be paid prior to parking purchase.
Instructions for online parking purchase: -
Go to MIHS home page
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Under Popular Links, click on "Online Fee Payments"
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Enter your Skyward user ID and password
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Click on Senior student name
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Pay all Fines/Fees on student account, if applicable
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Click on "Items at Student's School"
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Click on "Parking"
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Click on "Parking Fee"
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Click on "Buy"
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Click on "Checkout" basket
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Review items in your cart
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Click on "Checkout Step 1: Additional Information"
Enter all required information:
1) Driver's License Number
2) Car License Plate Number
3) Make of Car (Honda, Toyota, BMW, etc.)
4) Model of Car (Accord, Camry, 320i, etc.)
5) Color of Car
This information is also available on the Parking Page of the MIHSPTSA website. Mark R. Jergens-Zmuda Mercer Island HS Assoc. Principal/Athletic Director
Current 8th Grade Islander Middle School Parents and students are required to attend one of three available information/registration sessions at Mercer Island High School: Wednesday, January 20th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm or Wednesday, January 20th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm or Thursday, January 21st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
We will start with a mandatory registration session for IMS students planning to attend MIHS. At this small-group session, parents and students will learn about program options, ask questions and begin to enter 9th grade course requests in Skyward.
Even if you are considering another high school, it is highly recommended that you attend this event to keep your options open.
Please sign-up using the link below:
The DEADLINE to sign up is Wednesday, January 13th at 11:59pm.
First Semester Finals Schedule - January 27 - 29, 2016
Wednesday - Per 2, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Per 4, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Dismissal - 12:15 pm
Thursday - Per 1, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Per 5, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch 12:15 pm - 12:55 pm
Per 7, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday - Per 3, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Per 6, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Dismissal 12:15 pm
Note for new families: Teachers will communicate to students about the expectation for classes where no sit down final takes place (i.e.: term paper).
Class of 2016 Senior Announcements:
See Parking Information above
Senior Information regarding Yearbook; Picture, Ads, Quotes
Important dates:
- Tuesday, January 19th, Wednesday January 20th: 2nd Semester Senior Parking Registration Priority window.
- Wednesday, June 15, 7:00 pm: Baccalaureate (location TBD)
- Thursday, June 16, 7:00 am: Senior Breakfast, MIHS Gym
- Thursday, June 16, 7:00 pm: Graduation, Key Arena
- Thursday, June 16, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am: Senior Party (location TOP SECRET)
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Legislation and Advocacy
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The Mercer Island PTA Council has a fantastic new website. Click here to learn about legislation affecting Mercer Island families and how the PTA advocates for our students. |
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MIHS Clubs and Athletics Announcements
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MIHS All Season Sports Passes are on sale
This year the school has moved to a punch card system. Punch cards are good for any regular season varsity event and come in 10 game cards. They are available from the ASB office, or purchase Online (login with Skyward information, choose "Items at students school", "Sports", "Season Pass". Cards purchased online may be picked up in the ASB office beginning September 8th.
College Athletics
Is your student playing a sport at a Division 1, 2, or 3 school next year? Did you know that only 1% of high school athletes play at the collegiate level? Please let Mark Jergens-Zmuda know if your student has committed to play a sport in college and at which school he or she plans to play.
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MIHS Counselors Are In Touch! | |
Our MIHS Academic Counselors will be providing parents with a monthly Counseling Center Update Letter. It will be posted on the Counseling Center webpage, and we will link to the letter in our weekly newsletter. See below for this month's information.
PSAT and practice ACT results, preparing for final exams, exams for college admission and financial aid are all discussed in this month's update: Click Here to download and read the full letter.
More information from the Counseling Center can be found here.
Questions can be directed to MJ Hillstrom, College Counselor
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| Volunteers Needed! | |
Is one of your resolutions for 2016 to become more involved at MIHS? Click here to indicate your interests; from Staff Appreciation to Islander Days - we need your help! Please consider how you can volunteer during the 2015-2016 school year and complete the online form at MIHS PTSA website.
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In the Community
Mercer Island High School PTSA (MIHS PTSA) and the Mercer Island School District have neither reviewed nor approved the programs, personnel, activities or organizations announced in these flyers or websites. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the district and MIHS PTSA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities. Permission to distribute this information and or flyers should not be considered a recommendation of the programs by the school district or by the MIHS PTSA. These are neither school district nor MIHS PTSA sponsored activities.
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Get Updated On What's Going On Around Mercer Island
Want to know more about City of Mercer Island events, hot topics and seasonal programming? Curious about Parks and Recreation activities or Youth & Family Services volunteer opportunities? Click here for the City's website and explore the various tabs to learn the most up-to-date information about these topics and more: http://www.mercergov.org/Index.asp
Programs Happening in our Community -
The MIHS PTSA has not reviewed or endorsed these programs. See above.
Host an Italian student and your child will be invited to Italy!
Ergon, an Italian-based organization and partner with NorthWest Student Exchange, is looking for families to host a 16-17-year-old Italian exchange student for a semester or year. The Italian families are in turn happy to host your child during summer vacations, and we sponsor the flight!
Ergon specializes in a rigorous selection process insuring that students are responsible, motivated, proficient in English and carefully matches students with host families. They are fully insured and come with pocket money for all expenses, including recreation activities and vacations.
Several of our Italian students have attended Mercer Island, Roosevelt, Garfield, Ballard, Nathan Hale, Skyline and Bothell high schools with excellent experiences for students and families alike. Past and present host families are our best references and will be happy to share their experience with you.
Exchanges offer the opportunity to experience a different culture and build international bridges through friendships and knowledge. We look forward to hearing from you! Please email Jane Gallup at jragallup@comcast.netand visit our website at www.ergon-se.org.
Enjoy the benefits of Hosting an Exchange Student from Italy!
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Question of the Week
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Q: With Finals week looming in a couple weeks, I'm wondering... where is the best place to learn about special schedules at MIHS?
A: Special schedules are posted in two main places:
P.S.
We are leaving the schedule links here in the event you have not bookmarked them:
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If you bookmark this page you will be able to check schedules on your computer or smartphone. Seven period weeks take place during "short weeks", testing weeks, and Showcase weeks. Schedules are also adjusted during finals.
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