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Feb 1 - MIHS Noon Release, Report Card Prep.
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Freshman Class of 2019
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Senior Class of 2016
MISD Advisory Council Rep
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| From Our PTSA President | |
Welcome to the second semester!
School has an early release day today, Monday February 1st to allow teachers to grade papers and finals. School is out at 12:00pm. No food service.
Get on your radar.....
February 15-19 is Mid Winter break. There is no school this week, however many teachers assign work at the beginning of this new semester. Help your student keep an eye on the teachers websites for work due.
This Saturday, February 6, the PTSA is hosting a "mock" ACT/SAT test. This is a great opportunity to have ANY student take a crack at the NEW tests, without the results affecting their "real" score. Your student can take these tests as many times as they would like in order to test their skills, knowledge, and timing. In many families, the pacing of the tests is a bigger challenge than the knowledge. This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to practice.
Wednesday February 24th 6-8:30pm in the PAC, the PTSA is hosting a parent panel discussion for new families to MIHS. New to the High School and NEW to the Mercer Island High School community. This is always one of the most informative evenings of the year. For those that will have freshman or know anyone new to the MI, please encourage them to attend this informative event. Questions? Contact Jayme Witman at witman3@msn.com
February 4-6 Our Drama department has completely outdone themselves with their current production. It is PLAYING for TIME. The run goes through this week and is a MUST SEE! The production begins at 7:00pm in the PAC and runs Thursday February 4- Saturday February 6th
I love hearing from you! I'd love to chat or meet for coffee. Give me a shout. witman3@msn.com. 206-920-6199
Go Islanders.
Jayme Witman
witman3@msn.com
206-920-6199
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PTSA News and Announcements | |
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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Dear Parents:
This weeks message: Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
This year Mercer Island School District developed school-based Diversity Action Teams (DAT) tasked with creating and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within each building's school community. MIHS's work around diversity is not new. In fact, we began this work in 2014-2015 with students and staff. Last spring administration worked with approximately 10 students to better understand their experience as a student. We also had training with the staff around the topic of diversity and its relationship to their work with students.
Our DAT is composed of staff, students and parents. We have 5 teachers, 2 counselors, 2 classified staff, 2 parents, and 2 administrators on the team. Our work this year has consisted of developing a shared understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to our school community. Our next steps are activities to fully engage staff and students around what equity and inclusiveness looks like at MIHS. Please know this work is a lengthy journey of awareness, planning and action and not a one-year initiative. We at MIHS value diversity and respect our similarities and differences and that is what makes this work very important to us all.
Best Regards,
Go Islanders!
Vicki Puckett
MIHS Principal
To see previous letters from Principal Vicki Puckett, 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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Parent Volunteers Needed!
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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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MIHS News (including Senior Info)
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Check the MIHS website for the latest announcements, calendar information, and links to:
MIHS DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:
Please join Mercer Island High School's Drama 2 as they present Arthur Miller's moving production, Playing for Time. Based on a true story, this play follows the harrowing journey of French opera singer Fania Fenelon, who survives Auschwitz by singing and playing in an orchestra alongside other female prisoners. This is a story of survival, hope, music, inspiration and sisterhood.
Performances run January 28-30 and February 4-6 at 7 p.m. in the MIHS Performing Arts Center. $10 pre-sale tickets can be purchased online or directly through members of the cast. $15 tickets can be purchased at the door. Senior tickets (65+) are $5.
For more information, please visit the Drama Department's website here or email
Class of 2016 Senior Announcements:
Senior Information regarding Yearbook; Picture, Ads, Quotes
Important dates:
- 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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MERCER ISLAND PARENT EDGE PRESENTS
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Ron Lieber, Author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller
"The Opposite of Spoiled - Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money"
Tuesday, March 15 at 7 PM at the MIHS PAC
Ron Lieber, the "Your Money" columnist for the New York Times, will share practical advice for parents for having conversations about money that imprint good values, with a proper dose of perspective and gratitude. Learn how to foster an honest dialogue with our children on a typically difficult subject, turning such conversations into lessons about living. Book signing to follow the talk. Island Books will sell books in store and at the event; the paperback is due out on February 23. Go to www.ronlieber.com for more information.
Free for Mercer Island PTA Members
$10 at the door for non-MI PTA Members - Bring a friend!
For parents of kids of all ages
Save the date for a newly-added event:
Liliana Lengua from the UW Center for Child and Family Well-Being, will speak on "Supporting Elementary-Aged Children Through Change: Promoting Resilient Responses to Life's Stresses."
Wednesday, April 27, 9:30-11:00am, Lakeridge Elementary School.
More information to follow.
MI Parent Edge is jointly sponsored by the PTA's of Lakeridge, Island Park, West Mercer, Islander Middle, and MIHS schools and MIPA.
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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. HELP KEEP MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS STRONG--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LEVY RENEWALS
Two school levy renewals are on the ballot in early February that will provide funding for critical capital improvements to protect our community's investments in our schools, new technology and transportation for students.
These are renewals of current levies - there is no change to the current levy assessment rate.
The Capital Projects Levy will ensure our schools continue to have high quality educational and recreational facilities. Renovations and improvements will be made to school roofs, building systems, classrooms, athletic fields and other needs. Because Washington State does not fund technology, local levy support is also needed to offer students computer equipment, classroom training and access to online resources.
The Transportation Vehicle Levy allows the district to provide safe transportation for students by replacing school buses at the end of their serviceable life and buying additional buses to transport students to and from school.
Get Involved!
The election is February 9, 2016.
Volunteers are needed to wave signs and hand out flyers. You can sign up to wave signs here. Please help spread the word about the importance of the levy renewals to keeping Mercer Island schools strong. Vote Yes! Twice for Levy Renewals!
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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/NMSQT and practice ACT results, course registrations for 2016-2017, add/drop policy for all students, 2016 advanced placement tests, seventh semester transcripts, financial aid forms, class of 2017 college counseling, and local fairs 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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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 in our Community -
The MIHS PTSA has not reviewed or endorsed these programs. See above.
Join Us at Giving from the Heart Breakfast!
A benefit for MI Youth & Family Services
Wednesday, February 10th
7:30 - 8:30 AM
At MI Community & Event Center
I hope you will join us at our MIHS tables ~ Jayme Witman and Debbie Hanson
Together our MIHS Community can make a difference in keeping Mercer Island strong by providing hope and empowering lives.
The Breakfast supports a great, local cause and we know you will find it inspirational, informative and engaging!
No fee to attend. There will be a $250 suggested donation to MIYFS.
WASHINGTON STUDENT CYCLING LEAGUE
Ready for something new and exciting? Be a member of the Washington Student Cycling League's Mercer Island Mountain Bike Team serving grades 6 - 12.
This coed composite team is expanding to include grades 9 - 12 and joins our already successful middle school team. The Team is open to riders of all ability levels from beginner to expert. The season will run from mid-January until the end of May. Practices will be held twice a week. Riders get to choose between two weekday practices either Wednesday at 3:00pm or Friday at 3:45pm on Mercer Island and meet in the Mercer Island Country Club parking lot. Weekend team rides will be off island at locations such as Duthie Hill Bike Park on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. All team members have the option to race in four Washington Student League races against over 18 other Washington state teams. For more information email
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: 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:
and the
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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