Upcoming Week: January 12-16
Upcoming Week: January 12-16
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Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance
January 12-16
January 12-16
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 1/12
Ms. Jenkins out in the morning
Activities and Athletics - 1:45
AP Academy - Ms. Warner and Mr. Rodriguez off campus after lunch
Girls Soccer vs. Salinas at home
Tuesday - 1/13
Senior Portrait Make-Ups 9am - 1pm
Learning Walks with Ms. Brown - 11:15 - 12:45
Boys Soccer vs. Hollister - 4 and 5:45
Nurse off campus
Wednesday - 1/14 - STAR TESTING in ELA and Math
1:30 - Counseling Meeting in Mr. Rodriguez' Office
Admin Meeting with District - 11:00 - 12:30
Law Day with MCOE- Admin in Meetings at 3:30
PLC - Meet in Departments/Subject-Alike
Girls Basketball vs. Watsonville 5:30/7 - Tickets 4:30 - 8 - Santora, Supervision 5 - 7 - Platt, 7 - 9 -Balleweg, Shot Clock - 6:45 - 8:45 - Wang
Wrestling - Adjunct Tickets 5 - 7pm - Kerchner and Lester Guzman
Thursday - 1/15 - STAR TESTING in ELA and Math
Mr. Newton off campus for CCS in San Jose
MAOS Meeting - 8am
PBIS Tier 2/3 Meeting in Conference Room- 10:30
Ms. Warner off site at 2pm
Boys Basketball vs. Pacific Grove - 4/5:30/7 - Adjunct - 3:30 - 7:30 - Tickets - Platt, Supervision 4:30 - 6:30 - Dizon, 6:30 - 8:30 - Woods, Shot Clock - 6:45 - 8:45 - Besaw
Friday - 1/16
Admin Meeting at 8am
Girls Soccer vs. Alvarez
Monte Vista Middle School playing on campus in Harmon Gym - 4 - 6pm
Staff Shout Out:
During my classroom visits yesterday with Ms. McIntosh, we got to see some really great WOW week activities. I really enjoyed checking out Mr. Neves' classroom where students were in teams working through an inquiry activity and then shifted to a writing activity on the IB Learner Profile of "Principled". Students were engaged, laughing and having a good time being back on campus!
Thank you everyone for investing the time working with our students and creating a positive and welcoming environment back on site after break; it really makes a difference.
January 5-9
January 5-9
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday, January 5th - Teacher Work Day - We voted as a staff the reverse our PD day and our Teacher Work Day, therefore Monday you have the time to be in your classroom getting your room and curriculum ready for our first week.
Tuesday, January 6th - All staff PD in Room 20 - We will have Bean Brigade 831 on site to make special coffees to order (starting at 7:45) and we will also have bagels. Lunch will be provided by PTSA. The agenda for the day is below:
Pregame - Bean Brigade Coffee and Bagels - 7:45
01. Ice Breaker (15) 8:30 - 8:45
02. Youth Truth Deep Dive (1.5) 8:45 - 10:15
03. Break (15) 10:15 - 10:30
04. Gradebook Uniformity (30) Standards Conversation 10:30 - 11:00
05. EL Reminder and 2nd Semester Kickoff (10) 11:00 - 11:10
06. Collaboration - Planning with Intentionality (1.5) 11:10 - 12:40
07. LUNCH (45) PTSA Chili Cookoff 12:40 - 1:25
08. PBIS Review and Re-establish (1.5) 1:25 - 2:55
09. Nuts and Bolts to Start the Semester 2:55 - End of Day
Wednesday - 1/7
9am - Alder Walkthroughs with Ms. Brown and Ms. Hudson
1:30 - Counseling Meeting in Mr. Rodriguez' Office
PLC - Academy-focused meetings - This is time given back to academies to kick start their 2nd semester well.
Boys Basketball vs. Watsonville - 4/5:30/7 - Adjunct - 3:30 - 7:30 - Tickets - Platt, Supervison 4:30 - 8:30 - Alkhawldy, Shot Clock - 6:45 - 8:45 - Besaw
Thursday - 1/8
Ms. McIntosh on campus - 9 - 10:30
Girls Soccer vs. Rancho San Juan - 4/5:45
Girls Basketball vs. Watsonville 5:30/7 - Tickets 4:30 - 8 - Santora, Supervision 5 - 7 - Swartz, 7 - 9 - Garcia Pacheco, Shot Clock - 6:45 - 8:45 - Wang
Friday - 1/9
MAOS Field Trip to MBARI - 8:30 - 2:30
Admin Meeting at 8am
Ms. Gorman is off campus
Boys Basketball vs. Salinas 4/5:30/7 - Adjunct - 3:30 - 7:30 - Tickets - Santora, Supervison 4:30 - 8:30 - Emperador, Shot Clock - 6:45 - 8:45 - Balch
Staff Shout Out:
Thanks to David Correia, Darrell Sostrand and Bill Ferguson for their help this morning cleaning out the bottom floor of the office. We came in today to massive flooding of the entire bottom floor, and the guys have been going above and beyond in cleaning up the mess and getting things in working order. Gentlemen, I appreciate the way you put your all into this place and for kids!
December to 2026...and beyond!
December to 2026...and beyond!
Good Morning Dores! - We have our Staff Holiday Party today at Xavier's House - 1198 Roosevelt in Monterey ENTER VIA THE GATE TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT DOOR ON BOWEN. Please make it a priority as this is such a great opportunity for us to check in, break bread, and spend quality time getting to know each other outside the school setting. We want to invest in our relationships across our campus, and after a long first semester, this is a great way to celebrate a win!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - Friday - RELAX
Monday, January 5th - Teacher Work Day - We voted as a staff the reverse our PD day and our Teacher Work Day, therefore Monday you have the time to be in your classroom getting your room and curriculum ready for our first week.
Tuesday, January 6th - All staff PD in Room 20 - We will have Bean Brigade 831 on site to make special coffees to order (starting at 7:45) and we will also have bagels. Lunch will be provided by PTSA. The agenda for the day is below:
Pregame - Bean Brigade Coffee and Bagels - 7:45
01. Ice Breaker (15) 8:30 - 8:45
02. Youth Truth Deep Dive (1.5) 8:45 - 10:15
03. Break (15) 10:15 - 10:30
04. Gradebook Uniformity (30) Standards Conversation 10:30 - 11:00
05. EL Reminder and 2nd Semester Kickoff (10) 11:00 - 11:10
06. Collaboration - Planning with Intentionality (1.5) 11:10 - 12:40
07. LUNCH (45) PTSA Chili Cookoff 12:40 - 1:25
08. PBIS Review and Re-establish (1.5) 1:25 - 2:55
09. Nuts and Bolts to Start the Semester 2:55 - End of Day
I look forward to our day back, but I will take the two weeks first!
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much for a fantastic first semester everyone. There are always ups and downs, nothing is ever perfect, but it is the consistent effort of the entire staff, from our custodial, to our office support staff, to teachers, to our program coordinators, it is the collective love and presence of our entire team that makes this place so special. Happy Holidays to you all! And to all, a good party at Xavi's!
December 8 - 12
December 8 - 12
Good Morning Dores! - One week before Finals! This is a huge week to make sure your students understand exactly where they stand and how they can re-assess standards that may be weaker than hoped. Thank you for your continued communication with all students and for finishing the year strong!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 12/8 - Fuzy socks/headwear/Ugly Sweater
MHS MFLAC Youth Sponsorship - 10:30am
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
Xavier and Chelsea after Lunch - AP Meeting
ILT After School
Tuesday - 12/9 - Toasty Tuesday- Flannel or puffer
IB Meeting - 10:30
UnBound Ed District Meeting - 12:30
Girls Basketball vs. North Monterey County - 5:30/7:00 PM - Santora, Supervision - 4:30 - 8:30, Reza Supervision -5:00 - 9:00, Wang Shot Clock for Varsity Ahrenstorff
Wednesday - 12/10 - Winter Whiteout
CTE Field Trip - Stanford - Powell - 8:30 - 3:30
Counseling Meeting - 1:30
School Site Council - 4pm
Thursday - 12/11 - New Year- Dress to impress
Principals Meeting Tom off campus until Lunch
Girls Basketball vs. Hilmar in Harmon - Platt- Tickets, Balleweg Supervision -5:00 - 9:00, Wang Shot Clock for Varsity
AMP Vocal Arts Showcase in Randall - 5:30
Friday - 12/12 - PJ day
Admin Meeting - 8:00
Boys Soccer vs. Seaside - Newton on Admin
Instrumental Arts Concert - Randall - 5pm
Staff Shout Out:
A huge shout-out to the Math Department for their participation in a CAASPP (SBAC) training on Friday. They took a day out of the classroom to learn more about how they can better challenge and prepare our students for the state tests in April. It is never easy to be out of the classroom anytime, especially this time of the year, but I am really looking forward to hearing all about their discoveries. Thanks team!
Please remember, as we discussed at last week's staff meeting, if you or your team have a professional development opportunity about which you feel passionate or excited, please let me know and let's see how we can make it happen. Have a great week!
November 17 - 21
November 17 - 21
Good Morning Dores! - Last week of school before Thanksgiving Break!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 11/17 -
AMP Check-Ins - Library ALL DAY
Hearing Screening - Randall ALL DAY
Roseann Training ALL DAY
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
ILT - 3:40 - 5:00
PTSA Exec Meeting - 6:30
Tuesday - 11/18-
CADA Fieldtrip - Salinas ALL DAY
SPARC 10th Grade - CSUMB ALL DAY
Cabinet on site - 8:00 - 12:00 - Visiting Classrooms
AMP Friendsgiving - 6:00 PM
Wednesday - 11/19
Math Learning Walks with Ms. Brown
Financial Aid Workshop - FLEX - Cafe
AMP Field Trip - Orphium ALL DAY
Counseling Meeting @ 1:30
Staff Meeting
Thursday - 11/20
Wellness Group - 4pm
Radium Girls - 7pm
CTE Field Trip - Sunset Center
Ms. Warner off campus after 2
Boys Basketball - Sportsmanship Game vs. Willow Glen 6:30 - 8:30 - Ton - Supervision, Platt - Tickets, Besaw - Shot Clock, Newton Administration
Friday - 11/21 - International Festival - Toreador Day - Schedule
Admin Meeting 8am
Radium Girls - 7pm
Saturday/Sunday- 11/22 and 23 -
Radium Girls - 7pm and 2pm (Sunday)
Monday - 11/24 - College Application Workshop - 10 - 1 in College and Career Center
Tuesday - 11/25 - Boys Basketball vs. Hollister - 2pm
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Jason Nicholson for being here every Saturday getting our kids ready for the MPUSD Science and Engineering Fair. It is a lot of extra work, and I am so appreciative of that sacrifice!
Also, thanks to Commander Kerchner and Chief Hylton for getting our ROTC cadets ready for the annual inspection and for all of the time they have spent performing color guard at various events around the Peninsula. The demand has been huge lately and you have consistently responded! Thank you very much everyone!
November 10 - 14
November 10 - 14
Good Morning Dores! - ALDER TAKEOVER WEEK - Good luck Ms. Ochoa, Mr. Carter, Mr. Torres, Mr. Fitch!
The following are the events for the next week:
Ms. Gonzales will be off campus in the afternoons all week
Monday - 11/10 -
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
Tuesday - 11/11- Veterans Day
Wednesday - 11/12
Learning Walks with Tessa Brown
Counseling Meeting @ 1:30
PLC
DELAC
Thursday - 11/13
Mr. Newton off campus for Principal meeting
Leadership Field Trip to ISM 10 -1
Wellness Group
Radium Girls - 7pm
Friday - 11/14 - Toreador Day
Admin Meeting 8am
AMP Field Trip - MPC - 8:30 - 1
Radium Girls - 7pm
Saturday - 11/15 -
Radium Girls - 7pm
Staff Shout Out:
Big Shout Out to our Alder Residents who are starting their Takeover Weeks today through next week. Darnell Torres, Lauren Ochoa, Jermaine Carter and Sean Fitch are entering into some exciting times in their classrooms and in their careers, and we wish you the best of luck on your journey! Have a blast and don't be afraid to make mistakes! Go Dores!
November 3 - 7
November 3 - 7
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next week:
Ms. Gonzales will be off campus in the afternoons all week
Monday - 11/3 -
Ms. Warner Out All Day
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
Tuesday - 11/4
AMP Check-ins
MAOS Field Trip to UCSC
Girls Volleyball Playoffs 7pm in Randall Gym
Tickets/Supervision - 6 - 8 - Grainger, 6:30 - 8:30 - Sandweiss
Wednesday - 11/5
CTE Field Trip - Biotech 8:30 - 11
Drumline Field Trip - 11:30 - 4pm
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Field Hockey vs. Salinas - Senior Night 4 - 6pm
Ethnic Studies PD in Library all day
Parent Information Night 5:30 - 6:30
Staff Meeting in Room 20
Thursday - 11/6
AMP Field Trip - Carmel Art Festival - All day
Black Student Alliance - Club Conference - All day
NJROTC Inspection - 8 - 12pm
Principals Leadership Academy - 8:30 - 2pm
Wellness Yoga - 4pm
Friday - 11/7 - Toreador Day
Admin Meeting 8am
Staff Shout Out:
Thalia Herrera and Ellie Mitchell! Congratulations on incredible playoff-bound seasons! Field Hockey is the playoffs for the first time in a while in a really tough league. Girls Volleyball is the co-champion of the league and earned a first-round bye in the playoff field. Being a head coach is such incredible hard work therefore thank you so much for all you do and congrats on the successful years!
Oct. 27-31
Oct. 27-31
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 10/27 -
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
Assistant Principal Academy - Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Warner off campus after lunch
Sports Physicals - 3:30 at Nurses Office
Tuesday - 10/28 - Parent Teacher Conferences 5:30 - 7:30
Athletics Meeting 9:25 - 10:15
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Wednesday 10/29 - Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30 - 4:30
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Troupe in Theater 8:30 - 1:00
Secondary Leadership Check 11:15 - 12:30
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Field Hockey vs. Salinas - Senior Night 4 - 6pm
Volleyball vs. Greenfield - Senior Night - 5 and 6pm
Adjunct Duty - Powell - 4:45 - 6:45, Childs 5:45 - 7:45
DELAC - King School of the Arts - 6:00 - 7:30
Thursday - 10/30 - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 5:30
ERWC Pullout
Ms. McIntosh - 8:30 - 10:00
Friday - 10/31 - Fall Festival - Halloween
GEAR UP FIELD TRIP - SJSU and Santa Clara University
Math 2 Pullout
Admin Meeting 8am
AMP Presentation in Harmon Gym 1:20 - 2:35
Staff Shout Out:
Big shout-out to Timmy Dunn and Barb Goza! They are doing a phenomenal job building relationships and crafting strong lessons for classes. Ms. Warner has been so impressed by their creativity and focus on the varying needs of the students they teach. Also, thank you Anita Wilson for her hard work in Attendance! She has filled in beautifully for Liz, and we are so appreciative of her efforts. Thanks everyone for making the Green Machine roll!
Oct. 20-24
Oct. 20-24
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 10/20 -
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
VB vs Seaside ADJUNCT: Supervision and Tickets - Garcia 3:45 - 7:45
PTSA Executive Meeting - 6:30
Tuesday - 10/21
Gear Up Field Trip
SPARC Field Trip to Cal Poly SLO
Athletics Meeting 9:25 - 10:15
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Field Hockey vs. Hollister
VB vs. Gonzales ADJUNCT: Supervision and Tickets - Poss 4:30 - 7:30
Wednesday 10/22 - STUDENT YOUTH TRUTH SURVEY IN IND. and SOC. CLASSES
AMP Field Trip to SF
PBIS Tier 1 Flex
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
PLC - 2:55 pm
Flag Football vs. Palma - Senior Night - 5pm
Thursday - 10/23
Principal's Academy - Mr. Newton off campus
Narcan Saves Lives - Field Trip to Pebble Beach Fire Station
Mental Health and Wellness Group - After School in Library
Freshmen Football vs. Palma - Thursday - ADJUNCT Tickets - 3:30 - 5:30 - Keller and Fowler, Supervision - 4 - 6 - Powell and Hylton
FAFSA Workshop in Cafe - 5:30pm
ISM Informational Night - 6:00 pm
Friday - 10/24 - Haunted House Music Fundraiser Friday and Saturday
Admin Meeting 8am
Toreador Day
FB vs Carmel Senior Night
Adjunct:
Tickets: 4:00 - 6:00
Nascimento, Goldman, Kerchner, Shelton
Supervision: 4:30-6:30
Pena, Dietz, Feldman, Sharbach
Tickets: 5:55-7:55
Rago, Valderrama, Harber, Shelton
Supervision: 6:25-8:25
Hertlein, Fowler, Stubblefield, Feldman
Supervision: 8:00-10:00
Hertlein, Royster, Mitchell, Feldman
BBQ: 4:30-6:30
Stubblefield, Jenkins
BBQ: 6:15-8:15
Chandler Jenkins
BBQ: 7:30-9:30
Lester-Guzman, Querimit
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Bill Ferguson and our Custodial team for their continued efforts in keeping our school safe and clean. We have a large campus and I am so proud of how we present a clean and orderly site on a daily basis. I know the job is difficult because of the flexibility they must have to respond to emergencies in addition to their normal duties. Thank you team for all of your hard work!
Oct. 13 - 17
Oct. 13 - 17
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 10/13 -
Activities and Athletics - 1:50pm
ILT - 3:45pm- 5pm
Flag FB vs Hollister
Tuesday - 10/14
MAOS FT to UCD
Athletics Meeting 9:25 - 10:15
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
ASB/Admin 2-3:30
VB Pink Out vs Alisal -
ADJUNCT: Tickets and supervision 3:45-7:45 Poss
Wednesday 10/15
AMP Field Trip to DeYoung Museum
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Staff Meeting - 2:55 pm
District Instructional Leadership Team - 3:45 at DSC
FH vs SC/York
Thursday - National Coming Out Day
PBIS PD - all Day: Warner, Correia, Stubblefield, Almaraz, Hertlein, Amanda
Wellness Group @ 4pm
Freshmen FB vs Hollister @ 5pm
ADJUNCT:
Tickets: 4-6
Valderrama
Hartfelt
Supervision: 5-7
Hylton
Keller
Friday - 10/17 - Xavier out all day
Great Shakeout @ 10am
Toreador Day
FB vs Hollister
Adjunct:
Tickets: 3:30-5:30
Shelton
Nascimento
Lester Guzman
Hylton
Supervision: 3:30-5:30
Grainger
Sandweiss
Bronzan
Santora
Tickets: 5:25-7:25
Shelton
Hartfelt
Wright
Nascimento
Supervision: 5:25-7:25
Santora
Sandweiss
Desimone
Bronzan
Supervision: 7:20-9:20
Santora
Mitchell
Ramirez
Fowler
BBQ: 4:30-6:30
Stubblefield
Querimit
BBQ: 6:15-8:15
Querimit
Jenkins
BBQ: 7:30-9:30
Jenkins
Querimit
Saturday
Prescribed Safe Family Summit - focused on 8th and 9th graders
Staff Shout Out:
Homecoming is always such a major lift for a ton of our staff so thank you to advisers, drivers, those who helped with float building, float judges, theme day participants, and everyone else who helped make it such an incredible success. Our class advisers who contributed so much time are as follows:
Lindsay Huerta - Freshmen, Evelyn Garcia - Sophomores, Phaedra Lujano - Junior, Diana Almaraz - Seniors - Thanks for making the dream happen!
Sept. 29 - Oct. 3
Sept. 29 - Oct. 3
Good Morning Dores!
Last week before Fall Break!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 9/29 - Sleeping Beauty Day - Pajama Day
Activities and Athletics - 1:45pm
Junior/Senior Parent Night - 4:30 - 7:00pm
Girls Flag Football vs. St. Francis - 4pm JV and 5:45 Var
PTSA General Meeting 6:30pm
Tuesday - 9/30 - Fairy Tail Duo
Truancy Meeting 8:45 - 9:45
Athletics Meeting 9:25 - 10:15
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Girls Volleyball vs. Alvarez 4/5/6 Supervision Rago 3:45 - 5:45, Nascimento 5:45 - 7:45
Wednesday 10/1 - Rep Class 9th: Alice in Wonderland, 10th: Neverland, 11th: Mermaid Cove, 12th: Candyland
MODIFIED SCHEDULE
CCS Board of Managers - Newton off campus
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Homecoming Parade - 2pm - TAKING THE PLACE OF FLEX
Staff Meeting - 2:55 pm
School Site Council - 4pm
Thursday - 10/2 - White Out
Ms. McIntosh on campus
Homecoming Game vs. North Salinas JV - 5pm, Var - 7:30 Adjunct: Tickets - 4pm - 6pm Hylton, Keller, De Leuw, Pena 5:55 - 7:55 Fowler, Emperador, Welch, Friedman
Supervision - 4:30 - 6:30pm - Feldman, Rago, Bronzan, Dizon 6:25 - 8:25 Feldman, Rago, Holmes, Royster, 8:00 - 10:00 Royster, Emperador, Balleweg, Santora
BBQ - 4:30 - 6:30 Stubblefield, Querimit 6:15 - 8:15 Stubblefield, Chandler 7:30 - 9:30 Hertlein, Chandler
Friday - 10/3 - Crown Jewel Day - Bling Out
Toreador Day
Blue Angels Presentation - 8:30
Girls Volleyball - Supervision 4:45 - 6:45 Sharbach, 6:00 - 8:00 Reza
Homecoming Dance - 6:30 - 10:30 - Supervision - Dietz, Lujano, Goza, Laschiver, Woods, Neves
October Break - October 6th - 10th
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to all staff for facilitating the Suicide Prevention presentations. This was a super heavy time, and I am really appreciative of everyone taking the time and the mental energy to work with our kids. Also, thank you Amanda Hernandez and Tony Hazdovac for being available for any students who had a hard time with the presentation. Great job team!
Sept 22 - 26
Sept 22 - 26
Good Morning Dores!
Two more weeks until Fall Break!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 9/22
Intruder Drill (Science Hall) 9:00am(ish)
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 1:45
AP Academy 2:00 - 5:30 - Chelsea and Xavier Off Campus
Tuesday - 9/23 - Picture Re-takes - Please send students who do not have a photo in Synergy (8:30-12).
Learning Walks 8:30 - 9:30
Athletics Meeting 9:25 - 10:15
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Board Meeting
Wednesday 9/24 - Modified Schedule for Suicide Prevention Presentaion
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
PLC
Volleyball vs Alisal - Warner admin
Adjunct: Tickets/Supervision 3:45 – 5:45 PM - Shelton, Ticket/Supervision: 5:45 – 7:45 PM - Nascimento
GFlag vs Salinas
DELAC @ MLK 6pm
Thursday - 9/25
Newton Off Site at PCAL BOM
Gorman off site 2pm - Union Business
FH vs Carmel
ELAC Meeting in Cafe Lounge 5:30 - 6:30
Friday - 9/26 - Toreador Day Shadows
Admin Meeting 8:00 - 9:00
Staff Shout Out:
I want to thank the Math Department for their generosity with their classroom and time with our Math Integrity Walks. Anytime strangers come into the classroom with clipboards and iPads, it can be an intimidating experience. It was very productive and we learned a lot, and that is directly related to your hard work! Thank you all!
Also, thank you to Joey Balleweg! Joey is being reflective, introspective and also working diligently to create the best possible experience for his students. After school he rushes down to the tennis courts and is helping coach our Girls Tennis team that has over 50 student-athletes! This is a ton of work for a first year teacher and we have been so impressed! Thanks Joey!
Sept 15 - 19
Sept 15 - 19
Good Morning Dores!
STAR Testing begins next week (17th and 18th)! Thank you for being diligent and taking the time in your classes to get this valuable data.
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 9/15
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 1:45
Math Integrity Walks at MHS - All Day
Girls Flag Football vs. King City - 4 - 5:45
Tuesday - 9/16
Math Integrity Walks at SHS/MaHS - All Day
AMP Field Trip to SJSU - All Day
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Girls Volleyball vs. Watsonville
Adjunct Duty - Supervision Goza All Night
Wednesday 9/17
Herff Jones on campus during FLEX
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Staff Meeting - PTSA Teacher Appreciation (SPED, CTE, VAPA, PE have district PLC)
STAR Testing in Math/ELA
Thursday - 9/18
Feldman Walking Field Trip during 1st and 7th Period
PBIS Tier 2 Meeting 10:30
Gorman off campus for CSEA 2 - 4pm
STAR Testing in Math/ELA
Field Hockey vs. Stevenson (McCormick Homecoming) 4:00, 5:15
Friday - 9/19
Admin Meeting 8:00 - 9:00
Staff Shout Out:
Huge Shout Out to Ron Woods, Gary Childs, Richie Stubblefield and Nichole Vera for being out and about every lunch seeing kids and being visible. We love it and more importantly, kids love to see them! Thank you for being an extra adult presence on campus and seeing and being seen with kids!
Sept 1 - 6
Sept 1 - 6
Good Afternoon Dores!
Four weeks in already! The quarter is nearly half over and I hope your classes are settling in positively. Progress Reports are already due next week so please make sure to get those last minute assessments in if that is part of your unit plan timing.
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 9/1 - Labor Day
Tuesday - 9/2 - CROCS vs. FLIP-FLOPS
AMP FT to MPC
IB Meeting 10:30-11:15
Wednesday 9/3 - PINK vs. BLACK
MTSS 9am- Warner and Newton
PBIS Tier 1 10:15-11:20
Counseling Meeting 1:30 - 2:30
Staff Meeting 2:55 PM
Thursday - 9/4 - MATHLETES vs. ATHLETES
Cindy Out All Day
Girls Volleyball vs. Valley Christian
Adjunct: Goza 3:45 - 5:45 and Harber 5:45 - 7:45
SPARC Fall Board Meeting
Friday - 9/5 - GREEN vs. GOLD
Cindy Out All Day
Admin Meeting 8:00 - 9:00
Learning Walks w/Tessa 8:45 - 9:45
Battle of the Bay Night Rally 8:00 - 9:30 in Randall Gym
Saturday - 9/6 -
Battle of the Bay @ MPC: JV @ 11:00, Varsity @ 2:00
Adjunct Duty: Gate: 10:30 - 12:30: Goldman, de Leuw, Mitchell, Laschiver; 12:30 - 2:30: Goldman, Mitchell, de Leuw, Keller
Supervision: 11:00 - 1:00: Grainger, Welch, Sharbach, Emperedor; 12:55 - 2:55: Grainger, Welch, Pena, Royster; 2:45 - 4:45: Grainger, Pena, Royster, Emperedor
BBQ: 11:00 - 1:00: Querimit, Petersen; 1:00 - 3:00: Querimit, Holmes, 3:00 - 5:00: Querimit, Sharbach
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Sherry DeLeuw, David Chandler and Patrick Wang for their willingness to be induction coaches for Joey Balleweg, Ali Alkhawldy and Evelyn Garcia! Your participation in helping our new teachers grow and succeed is invaluable. We are super appreciative!
August 25 - 29
August 25 - 29
Good Morning Dores! Thank you so much for all of your efforts with Back to School Night! It was a very fun event and the turnout was great. I appreciate you all spending the time building relationships and opening up your rooms to our families. Strong relationships with families are never a negative development and they go a long way towards building trust and understanding.
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 8/25-
OAC Construction Meeting - 10am
Activities and Athletics @ 1:45
Warner and Rodriguez @ AP Academy 1:45-5pm
Volleyball Sportsmanship Game 7pm - Mr. Newton on Admin, Shelton and Wright - Supervision - 6:30 - 8:30
Tuesday - 8/26 -
MAOS 9th grade to Via Pariso 9:30-1:30
Ms. Cresta Mcintosh on Site - 12:30
Board Meeting hosted at MHS 3:30-8:30 in the cafe
Wednesday 8/27-
Newton off campus at Board of Managers - 8-12pm
Admin District Check-in 11:15-12:15 (virtual)
Staff Meeting 2:55-3:45 room 20
Thursday - 8/28 -
Newton off campus @ Principal Academy All Day
Friday - 8/29 -
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Lauren McMercury, Alyssa Grainger, Jason Nicholson and Nikki Ahrenstorff for their efforts with their academies. All of them have been working overtime to organize and facilitate kickoff activities, reporting and staff needs. With all of the "busy" that the beginning of the year presents, they are going above and beyond to help make the magic happen for their students in the academies and outside of the academies. Go Dores!
Aug 18-22
Aug 18-22
Good Morning Dores! Another great week!
The following are the events for the next week:
Monday - 8/18 -
OAC Construction Meeting @ 10:00
Activities and Athletics @ 1:45
AMP Team Meeting @ 3:30
Tuesday - 8/19 -
AMP Retreat - Harmon until 12, then at Whispering Pines - All Day
PK on Campus @ 12pm
Wednesday - 8/20
CCS Administrator Workshop - Mr. Newton and Ms. Ventimiglia off campus
PLC/District PLC - Room 20
Thursday - 8/21 -
PBIS Tier 2/3 Meeting @ 10:30
Ms. Brown on Site @ 2pm
Back to School Night!!! 5:30 - 7pm
Friday - 8/22 -
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
SPARC Retreat
Monterey Football @ Palma Scrimmage - 3:30 - 7:00
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to Tony Hazdovac for his incredible work with some of our most at-risk students. There have already been higher level needs for quite a few students in the early part of the year and he has responded to the call! Thank you Tony for your grace, steadfastness and compassion for kids! Go Dores!
August 11 - 15
August 11 - 15
Good Morning Dores! It has been a great first week! Thank you for all of your hard work with our students and for getting the year off to a great start.
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 8/11 -
Teacher Advisor Club Meeting - Room 70 @ Lunch
Activities and Athletics @ 1:45
ILT @ 3:30
Tuesday - 8/12 -
Behavior Expectations Presentations all day in I & S classes
Sandwich Shop Opens - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Wednesday - 8/13 - Picture Day in ELA classes - Staff - please go during your prep and get your staff ID/Yearbook picture taken
PTSA Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30
Club Rush During Flex
Staff Meeting - in Room 20 - Flex, Evaluation Cycle, Goal Setting, Rounds 5 and 6 of the Draft!
Thursday - 8/14 - Picture Day in ELA classes - Staff - please go during your prep and get your staff ID/Yearbook picture taken
Biology Curriculum Pullout - All Day - Classroom 74
Ms. McIntosh will be on campus @ 10:30
Friday - 8/15 -
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Attendance and Truancy Meeting - 11:30 - Attendance will not be staffed except for answering phone coverage
Saturday - 8/16 - Football Green and Gold Scrimmage @ 10am - 3pm
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to our counselors, who are working overtime to meet the needs of our students and their hundreds of schedule change requests and MPC Dual Enrollment courses. Richee Stubblefield, Carol Bronzan, Kelly Hertlein, Shari Dizon and Doreen Gray, thank you so much for the superhero efforts you have and will put forth!
May 26 - June 1
May 26 - June 1
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Harmon Gym Closed for Sober Grad Preparation
Monday - 5/26 - HOLIDAY
Tuesday - 5/27
12th Grade Locker Cleanout - End of 5th period
PK on campus at 12pm
2:45 ILT - Work on End of Year Exposition Presentation
Leadership Parent Night - Cafe 5 - 7pm
Wednesday - 5/28
FLEX
Yearbook Distribution
11am Counseling Meeting
MPUSD RFEP and Re-classification Ceremony at the DSC - 5:30 - 7pm
Thursday - 5/29
PBIS Tier 2/3 Meeting at 10:20 - Conference Room
Production and Managerial Arts Mock Interviews - 3rd Period
AMP Senior Celebration - 4 - 6pm - Green Machine Plaza
Friday - 5/30
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Attendance and Truancy Meeting - 11:30 - Attendance will not be staffed except for answering phone coverage
Saturday - 5/31
Teach BioTech - Room 20 - 8:30 - 12:00
Sunday - 6/1
GradNite Trip to Disneyland - 5:00am on Pacific St. - Newton, Hazdovac, Nolan, Almaraz, Platt
Staff Shout Out:
Prom was beautiful, well orchestrated and students did a great job representing Monterey High School. Thank you so much to Steven Pina, Cathy Nuovo, and Darnell Torres for all of their work on making Prom such a great event! Also, the Leadership Awards Night was fun and memorable, the AMP Film Festival was a huge success, the SPARC Capstone was also a beautiful celebratory event, therefore thank you to everyone who goes above and beyond at this exhausting time of the year to make the student experience one of a kind.
If you have not had a chance to review the films from the AMP Film Festival, please refer to Martha's email to view the incredible work of our students.
Finally, thank you to AD Crystal Ventimiglia and our on-campus Spring athletic coaches (Rob Balch, Dakota Dietz, David Swartz, Rodney Navarro, Samantha Schupp, Albert Platt, Troy Hunter, Steven Pina, Jason Neves, Chris Fowler) for their tireless efforts. This Spring has been wildly successful and baseball and softball are still competing this Saturday (baseball at 1pm at Sollecito, softball at MPC at 4pm). Get out and support if your schedule permits! Go Dores!
May 19 - May 24
May 19 - May 24
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 5/19
DP Testing in Library - 8:30 - 1:00
AMP Planning Pull Out
Warner out all day
English Learner FT to SJSU
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
District in Theater - 4 - 7pm
Tuesday - 5/20
DP Testing in Library - 12:00 - 3:30
Math Pullout All Day
2:45 ILT
ASB Leadership Awards in Cafe - 6pm
Wednesday - 5/21
DP Testing in 8:30 - 2:45
FLEX is the SENIOR ALOHA RALLY in Randall Gym
Mr. Newton off site for League BOM
11am Counseling Meeting
AMP Film Festival - 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday - 5/22
Robotics FT - 10:00 - 1:30
Secondary Admin Meeting - 10:30 - 12:00
ELAC - 5:30pm
SPARC Commencement
Friday - 5/23
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Mr. Rodriguez off campus
Harmon is now closed for Sober Grad Prep
Music Awards - 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Cafe
Saturday - 5/24
Improv Night - 7:00 - 8:00pm in the Theater
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you Ms. Ahrenstorff for all your hard work and dedication for coordinating and facilitating DP testing. This is a massive lift for the school and you have handled it pretty seamlessly! Thanks for always doing a superlative job with the myriad responsibilities that comes with the DP Coordinator role.
Also, shout out to the entire ARTS Team who are working overtime these past two weeks with the Film Festival, AMP Showcase and Vocal Arts performance, the Music Performance, the Open House exhibitions, and much more. It has been great to highlight all the talent that our students possess and you all are critical in enabling their success!
Thanks to Bill Ton for his organization and commitment to the Concerts in the COS lunchtime performances! It has been an incredible blessing to have live musical performances nearly each day. The smiles on the performers and the audience have been a beautiful sight to see!
Finally, thank you to Luis Sanabia, Mr. Rodriguez and the Counseling Team for organizing and putting on the Senior Awards Night. Great job everyone; your efforts in honoring our students and celebrating their successes are deeply appreciated.
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 5/12
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
12-3:30 DP testing in Library
2:30- 5pm AP Academy
5-7:30pm Facilities Master Planning Community Night
Tuesday - 5/13
7:30-4pm -12th SPARC FT - Mt. Hermon
8:30-1pm DP testing in library
12:30-3:30 Robotics FT to ISM
2:45 ILT
Wednesday - 5/14
AMP Show / Vocal Arts - Setup in Randall all day; show 5-7pm
FLEX- MHS Talent Show in Harmon
12pm- NJROTC FT - Whale Watching
12-3:30 DP testing
11am Counseling Meeting
3:45-6:45 DILT at DSC
Thursday - 5/15
8:30-3:30 DP testing in library
10am - CTE FT to First Theater
10:20-11:45- PBIS T2 Meeting
6pm - Senior Awards Night
Friday - 5/16
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
8am- MAOS FT - NPS
8am - AP/DP testing Harmon and Library
6pm - Music Concert
SATURDAY - 5/17
PROM-
6:30-10:30 - Adjunct: Schaffer, Childs, Nicholson, Neves, Herrera, Swartz, Hertlein, McMercury, Desimone, Valderrama, Woods, Guinvarch
Staff Shout Out:
Ton- Concerts in the COS
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May 5-9
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday - 5/5 - POW POPPIN' PASTA Catered by Pasta Mia in Counseling Office
Mr. Newton off - campus
10 am - Field Meeting
1:30 Robotics FT to San Carlos
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
3:45 Staff Meeting
Powder Puff Game - 5:30 - 8pm
DP Testing in Library
Tuesday - 5/6 - TACO TUESDAY Catered by Taquitos Nayrait - Tacos served up by Room 70
DP Testing in Library
MAOS Field Trip - Freshmen - Canceled
2:45 ILT
Girls Lacrosse Senior Night - 3:30pm vs. Carmel
3:45 Parent Cell Phone Meeting/Feedback
4:30 - Boys Baseball vs. Carmel @ Sollecito
Wednesday - 5/7 - POWERHOUSE PIZZA Catered by Pizza Factory in Counseling Office
FLEX - Please make sure to add your Flex by Monday
AMP FT to SF
9-11am - STRT Meeting in Library - District and Military Officials touring classrooms
11am Counseling Meeting
SOS Meeting - Ms. Gonzales off campus 1pm - End of Day
DP Testing in Library - Afternoon
NJROTC Awards Night - Cafe - 5pm
Thursday - 5/8 - FLASH FRANKS from Costco - Hot Dogs and Salads in Counseling Office
10:30 PBIS T2 Meeting
District Admin Meeting - 10:30 to 11:30pm
District Graduation Meeting - 11:30 - 12:30
MPUSD Art Show - DSC - 5 - 7pm
Friday - 5/9 - SUPER SPUDS - Baked Potato Bar Catered by Papasito's Baked Potatoes in the COS
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
CTE Field Trip - MPC Auto
Special Olympics @ MPC - All Day
DP Testing in Library
AP Macro Testing in Harmon
SATURDAY -
Staff Shout Out:
Big Shout Out to Minnie Elliott, Tony Hazdovac, and Laura Pena, who continue to be advocates for all kids. They see and hear some of the worst of our students' lives, and they are always there to listen and be present. Our Mental Health Team carry a lot of difficulty on their shoulders and it is hard to shut that off at the end of the day. We recognize your hard work and the weight you carry!
Students - I wanted to share who were selected as Principal's Recognition students for this year's Senior Class. Brooklyn Choates, Sebastian Sloan, Jeremiah McLemore and Giada Nuovo will be recognized at the May 13th Board Meeting and at Graduation for their growth, maturation, persistence, perseverance and contributions to Monterey High School. Please congratulate these students as they all have such unique stories and are part of what makes this campus so great! Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 4/28
Warner Out All Day
10 am - Field Meeting
11-12:30- Rodriguez, Newton, Ahrenstorff, DeLeuw Interviews
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
Tuesday - 4/29
Gear-up FT All Day
9am Office Staff meeting- Registration
2:45 ILT
Wednesday - 4/30
FLEX- 10th Science Make-up
9am-1pm Tonkin FT
11am Counseling Meeting
Thursday - 5/1
8:30-10:30 Cresta On Site
8:30-2:30 Tonkin FT
9am Law Day FT
10:30 PBIS T2 Meeting
Oklahoma 7:30 Forest Theater
Friday - 5/2
Warner out all Day
ROTC FT All Day
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Oklahoma 7:30 Forest Theater - Staff Night Out
*If you are planning on attending, email Tom to be added to the comp list!
SATURDAY -
Campus Occupied By The Speech and Debate Competition
*Classrooms will be occupied
Staff Shout Out:
Open House - Incredible, incredible job folks. It was a fun night, and even though it was a little lighter than in the past with so many activities (Theater, Track Meet, Baseball Game, etc.), it was still a great night for our incoming 8th graders and greater community to see what the Monterey High Green Machine is all about. Thank you all for your dedication and commitment to our kids and the school! Go Dores!
Student Shout Out Personal Project - Student Alicia Rodgers created a podcast to preserve her grandparents stories and explore what their life was like in Columbia decades ago. Alicia records the entire podcast in Spanish with interviews from her grandparents. Click here to listen. This is an example of the amazing work that our students can do through the personal project"
Here is the link to her podcast:
April 21-25
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 4/21 - Science testing 10th grade, library and Harmon
10 am - Field Meeting
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
Tuesday - 4/22 Science testing 10th grade, library and Harmon
12th grade MAOS FT to Pinnacles
12pm - Narcan Saves Lives Club FT to Pebble
2:45 ILT
5pm Gear-Up Parent Info Night
BLAX vs Carmel
Baseball vs Salinas
Wednesday - 4/23 SBAC MAKE UPS
11am Counseling Meeting
1:30-3:30 Rodriguez, Warner, Grainger, Ahrenstorff in interviews
Swim G&G meet
GLAX vs Aptos
5pm - Cheer/Dance Parent Meeting
6:30pm PTSA
Thursday - 4/24 - OPEN HOUSE
SPARC FT - UC Davis
Julie Gonzales off-site until 11am
10:30 PBIS T2 Meeting
5pm OPEN HOUSE/AMP & MAOS meetings
Oklahoma 7:30 Forest Theater
Friday - 4/25
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Oklahoma 7:30 Forest Theater
Staff Shout Out:
Big shout-out to the Latino club for working hard to fundraise for a trip to SoFi stadium. Martha Tokin and the art students are working hard and have art displayed in galleries and in our own Weesner Science Hall. Check it out! Congratulations to Sebastian Sloan as the CTE Student of the Year for MPUSD and thank you Ms. Tonkin for helping us to celebrate. SBAC testing has gone very smooth. Thank you to all the counselors and Ms. Gorman for your support to ensure our students do their very best!
April 4/11-4/18
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 4/14 - SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
Leadership FT - Santa Clara CASL
10 am - Field Meeting
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
Warner and Rodriguez off site for AP Academy
Staff Planning Meeting - Interdisciplinary Units
Tuesday - 4/15. SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
2:45 ILT
Wednesday - 4/16
9am Registration Meeting - Office staff
11am Counseling Meeting
2:45 Cell Phone Committee Meeting
4pm School Site Council
4/6:30pm Softball v Hollister @ CSUMB
Thursday - 4/17. SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
Japanese FT
Newton Off Site All Day
10:30 PBIS T2 Meeting
Boys LAX vs Stevenson
Friday - 4/18 -SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
Staff Shout Out:
So many incredible things happening at Monterey High School! Jason Nicholson setting up an amazing learning environment in the investigative crime scene on the upper field! A very strong conversation in Mr. Petersen's class regarding term limits! The 9th grade Ethnic Studies classes all on the same page diving into their novel! Ms. Desimone taking the time and energy to make pasta for her SBAC students! Insightful conversations in KEY with Mr. Holmes and Mr. Dunn leading discussion around college and career aspirations! Thank you all for your hard work with our students.
April 7-11
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Monday - 4/7 - SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
10 am - Field Meeting
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
3:45 Open House meeting - Conference room
Volleyball v. Hollister- Admin Warner
Adjunct:
4:30-6:30 Tickets/Supervision- Harber
6:30 Tickets - Friedman , 6:30 Supervision Dizon
Tuesday - 4/8 - SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
2:45 ILT
4pm Girls LAX vs Stevenson
Wednesday - 4/9 - UPPER FIELD shut-down for CTE crime scene
10:45 Auto Walk
11am Counseling Meeting
Warner off site 1:30-3:30
2:45- PLC (Cell phone committee meeting postponed)
4:30pm Boys LAX v. PG
Thursday - 4/10 - SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
8:30-12pm FT:Japanese Classes
Admin Bi-Weekly check in 10:25 - 11:30
4pm Baseball @ Sollicito
Friday - 4/11 - SBAC Testing in Harmon and Library
Day of Silence
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
9am - 4pm FT Powell/SPARC
Staff Shout Out:
Marianne Hartfelt worked so hard preparing students for the DP Visual Art Showcase and her efforts were evident as the student exhibitions were so beautiful and thought-provoking! I was blown away by the student work and none of that is possible without Marianne's leadership! Also, thank you to the entire Visual Art team (Martha, Lauren, Lizzy) for your hard work in preparing kids over the years for such incredible work.
The exhibition is still up for staff who would like to see it! I have no favorites....but my goodness check out what Makya Rivera produced!
March 31-April 4
Good Morning Dores! - SPRING BREAK 3/17 - 3/28
Enjoy the break, come back refreshed and energized to finish the year.
The following are the events for the next three weeks:
Tuesday - 3/25
Boys Volleyball vs. Aragon
Thursday - 3/27
Boys Volleyball vs. Alisal
Monday - 3/31
10 am - Field Meeting
11:25 am Fire Drill 4th Period
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
3:45 Staff Meeting room 20
Tuesday - 4/1
SBAC presentations all day: Tom & Chelsea
12pm - Dr. Diffenbaugh on campus
2:45pm - ILT
4:00pm - V Baseball vs. Palma
Wednesday - 4/2
PBIS Tier 1 - FLEX in the conference room
Narcan Saves Lives Field Trip - Monterey FD
Thursday - 4/3 -
SBAC Practice Test in Junior ELA Classes
Warner, Correia, Stubblefield off campus for PBIS Training
Admin Bi-Weekly check in 10:25 - 11:30
4:00pm - V Baseball vs. Palma
Boys Volleyball vs. Seaside - Admin - Newton, Tickets/Supervision - 4:30 - 6:30 - Wright, Tickets 6:30 - 8:30 - Castello, Supervision 6:30 - 8:30 - Friedman
Boys Basketball Banquet in Cafeteria - 6pm
IB Art Exposition in Library - 5:30
Music Festival in Burbank - John Burroughs High School
Friday - 4/4
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
All Day - Group 4 Science Project
Music Festival in Burbank - John Burroughs High School
Boys Lacrosse vs. Hollister
Saturday - 4/5
Baseball vs. Alisal JV - 9:30, Varsity - 1pm
MAOS Gala - Monterey Yacht Club - 6 - 10pm
Staff Shout Out:
Big Shout Out to our Spring Sports/on-campus coaches and our Athletic Director for sacrificing time and mental energy to make sure our students have positive extracurricular outlets. They are navigating crazy weather and huge rosters this spring! Your efforts are super appreciated! Thank you Rodney Navarro (VB), David Swartz (VB), Dakota Dietz (BLAX), Sam Guinvarch (TF), Rob Balch (Golf), Steven "Esteban" Pina (Swim), Troy Hunter (TF), Chris Fowler (BB), Albert Platt (TF), Jessica Powell (Training), Crystal Ventimiglia (AD), and Phil Nash (SB)! I hope I didn't forget anyone!
Upcoming Week: March 10 - 14
Upcoming Week: March 10 - 14
Good Morning Dores! -
This is the last week of the quarter, finish strong and enjoy your Spring Break.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 3/10
9-11am - Warner, Vera, Gonzales in interviews
10 am - Field Meeting
1:45 pm - Activities/Athletics Meeting
Tuesday - 3/11
Xavier & Richee Master Schedule Training All Day
Tom off site for Math implementation
2:45pm - ILT - CANCELLED
4:00pm - VBaseball vs. St. Francis
Wednesday - 3/12
PLC- work on grades
PBIS- FLEX in the conference room
Xavier & Richee Master Schedule Training All Day
Thursday - 3/13 - GRADES DUE BY Midnight
Newon off site - CCS 7:30- 11
Admin Bi-Weekly check in 10:25 - 11:30
4:00pm - JV Baseball vs. St. Francis
Friday - 3/14
8:00 - 9:00am Admin Meeting
3:00pm - V Girl's LAX vs. Scotts Valley
4:00pm - End of Q3 Celebration: Dustbowl
Staff Shout Out:
While we have had an absence in the Math department, it has been a team effort, headlined by Elizabeth Desimone, to take care of the classes. Extra lesson planning, instruction, grading and parent communication is an extremely heavy lift. Thank you Liz for going above and beyond and also for the rest of the team for their assistance in helping students continue to access their math education.
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 3/3
Chelsea and Tom SBAC presentations All Day - In Jr. English Classes
10am Field Meeting
1:45 Activities/Athletics Meeting
Tuesday - 3/4
IB Science Pull Out
2:45 - ILT
Boy's Volleyball vs. Santa Cruz
Adjunct: Tickets/Supervision: 4:30-6:30 Wright, Tickets: 6:30-8:30 Harber, Supervision: 6:30-8:30 Mitchell
JV Baseball vs. Aptos @ 6:30
Wednesday - 3/5
MAOS Juniors FT, Exploratorium
BVLAX vs MVC
Thursday - 3/6
Alternate Bell Schedule Student Elections
Period 1 - 8:30 - 9:55
Break - 9:55 - 10:10
Pass - 10:10 - 10:15
Period 3 - 10:15 - 11:40
Pass - 11:40 - 11:45
Period 5 - 11:45 - 1:30
Lunch - 1:30 - 2:00
Pass - 2:00 - 2:05
Period 7 - 2:05 - 3:30
Softball vs Leigh
Tennis vs PG
SPARC Capstone in Harmon Gym 4:00 - 7:00
Friday - 3/7
8:00 - 9:00 Admin Meeting
Saturday - 3/8
Volleyball Tournament All Day
DILT 8:30 - 3:30
Staff Shout Out:
Big Shout out Chuck Fleming and his outstanding work in the early hours of the morning with the Chorus. Way to keep them all pitch perfect. Also we would bring to your attention all the hard work Bill Ferguson and his tireless efforts to keep the school clean and the physical plant working. Thank you Bill!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/24
Xavier off campus
Warner off campus 2pm
10am Field Meeting
1:45 Activities/Athletics Meeting
Tuesday - 2/25 - PTC (5:30-7:30) Short Day school out at 2:20
Xavier and Carol off campus
MH Survey 2nd period - Counselors all supporting
Boys Basketball Game
Adjunct:
Tickets: 6:15 Santora/Platt
Supervision: 6:45-8:45 Balch and Stubblefield
Shot Clock 6:45 - Besaw
Wednesday - 2/26 - PTC (3:30-5:30) Short Day school out at 2:20
Xavier and Carol off campus
Chelsea, Steven, and Cathy off campus
Joan Forrest-Kevorkian on Campus
3:35 Multi Language Learner Mtg
Thursday - 2/27 - PTC Short Day (2:30-4:30) school out at 2:20
Xavier and Carol off campus
Chelsea, Steven, and Cathy off campus
Joan Forrest-Kevorkian on Campus
10:20 Admin District Meeting
8:30-12 ADA Crystal off campus
CTE FT to MPC
2:30 Financial Aid Workshop
3pm CCS Meeting - Newton
5pm MAOS Internship Night at MCC
Friday - 2/28
Admin Meeting - 8am
Chelsea, Steven, and Cathy off campus
Joan Forrest-Kevorkian on Campus
CTE FT to SF
3pm- Boys LAX vs Mercy
Saturday - 3/1
Recruitment Fair
Sunday - 3/2
3-5pm Music Solo Performances
Staff Shout Out:
Big Shout Out to Lauren Johnson (LJ!) for keeping our CPAs (AMP and SPARC) running smoothly! She is doing a phenomenal job in a very little amount of working time helping to maximize learning opportunities for students! Thank you so much LJ!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/17
HOLIDAY
Tuesday - 2/18
HS Math Lesson Study on campus
ILT - 2:45pm
Staff Planning Meeting
Wednesday - 2/19
Budget Meeting 8:30am
Counselors off campus at 1pm
CPA Budget Meeting 2:45
Thursday - 2/20
Nurse out for the day
PBIS Tier 2 Meeting at 10:20
Ms. Gonzalez 8:30 - 10:00 off campus
CTE Field Trip to PacRep
Incoming Transfer Meeting 3pm
MAOS MOU Meeting 4:00pm
Boys Volleyball vs. Aptos - 7pm Tickets/Supervision 4:30 - Harber, Tickets 6:30 - Friedman, Supervision 6:30 - Poss
Friday - 2/21
Admin Meeting - 8am
MAOS Field Trip - MBARI
Mr. Newton off campus - Marshall Elementary for STRP
Saturday - 2/22 - SPARC Mock Interviews 9am - 12pm
24 Hour Play - 7 - 10pm
Staff Shout Out:
Liz Laschiver has been getting our kids ready for ELPAC testing and doing an incredible job preparing for the entirety of ELPAC season! Our student data has continuously climbed since Liz took over as our EL Advocate and we are looking forward to a great number of reclassifications!
Christina Smith, our Sandwich Shop guru, has been taking care of business and creating a great outlet for kids! The Sandwich Shop has been a major hit, and this extra food option has really changed the way we approach nutrition as a school site. Making over 120 sandwiches everyday is a lot of work! Thank you Christina!
Good Morning Dores! - Happy Friday Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/10
HOLIDAY
Tuesday - 2/11
MAOS 9th Grade FT, SF
ILT - 2:45pm
Girls Basketball vs Watsonville Senior Night
ADJUNCT- Ventimiglia
Tickets-4:30pm Platt/Santora
Supervision 5-7 - de Leuw
Supervision 7-9 - Tonkin
Shot Clock 6:45 - Wang
Boys Soccer v Greenfield Senior Night
Wednesday - 2/12
Mock Interviews - CTE
Counselors in Articulation/Classrooms All Day
PLC 2:45
PTSA 6:30pm
Boys Bball @ Oakwood - Rodriguez Admin
Thursday - 2/13
Counselors in Articulation/Classrooms All Day
Admin Meeting 10:25
Mock Interviews - CTE
Warner off site After lunch
Friday - 2/14
Admin Meeting - 8am
Dr. Nunez on Campus
Boys Basketball - Senior Night - Admin - Ventimiglia, Tickets - Platt/Santora, Supervision - Stubblefield 4:30 - 6:30, Newton - 6:30 - 8:30
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much Ms. Ahrenstorff, Mr. Favela, Mr. Correia and Ms. Hertlein for stepping up in a major way with the amount of absences we had this week. We definitely had a need and they met the call!
Also, in Mr. Chandler's class, we were able to see incredible student interaction and collaboration while performing fish dissections in Oceanography. This is a great way to get students talking and having fun with the content! Great job Mr. Chandler!
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Good Morning Dores! - Happy Friday Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/3
Field OAC Meeting - 10am
Activities/Athletics Meeting - 1:45
Mr. Newton off campus at 12pm
Staff Meeting in room 20 @ 3:35
Tuesday - 2/4
AMP FT to SJ
Dr. Diffenbaugh On Campus - 12pm
ILT - 2:45pm
Wrestling vs Alisal Senior Night - Tickets - Bourgeois - 4:45 - 6:45
Wednesday - 2/5
Counselors in Articulation/Classrooms All Day
PBIS Tier 1 Flex
Mock Interviews - Digital Arts
Boys Soccer vs. Hollister 3pm
Girls BB vs. Hollister - Tickets - Platt Santora
Supervision - 5 - 7pm - Petersen, 7 - 9pm - De Leuw, Shot Clock for Var - Dunn
Thursday - 2/6
Counselors in Articulation/Classrooms All Day
Mock Interviews - Digital Arts
SPARC Field Trip - San Jose State and Santa Clara
PBIS Tier 2/3 - 10:20
Girls Soccer vs. Alvarez - 3pm
Boys Basketball vs. Alvarez - Tickets - Santora
Supervision - 4:30 - 6:30 - Guinvarch, 6:30 - 8:30 - Dizon, Shot Clock for Varsity - Platt
Friday - 2/7
Admin Meeting - 8am
Toreador Day 10:15
CCS Honor Band - Cabrillo College
AMP Field Trip - Sunset Center
Staff Shout Out:
Phaedra Lujano is doing an incredible job creating spaces in her classroom for intentional group activities where students have explicit roles and are making literature come to life! In her "Romeo and Juliet" unit, students are re-enacting scenes and creating modern dialogue in an effort to bring modern contexts to the play. It is very fun to watch!
Also, Jessica Powell and the student athletic trainers are doing a great job with our athletic teams in keeping them taped, prepared and being available for any needs that arise! This is such a blessing to our teams and is a reliable anchor of safety that eases the anxiety of possible injury. Thank you all!
Good Morning Dores! - Happy Friday Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/20 MLK Day - No School
Tuesday - 1/21
Dr. Diffenbaugh on Campus
ILT - 2:45pm
Staff Planning Meeting - 3:45
Boys Basketball vs. Oakwood - Admin - Pina
Tickets - Platt, Supervision - 4:30 - 6:30 - Balch, 6:30 - 8:30 - Hartfelt, Shot Clock - Besaw
Wednesday - 1/22
FLEX Elective Fair
Counseling Meeting - 11:00
DILT - 3:45 - 6:45
Wrestling vs. Palma in Randall - Admin - Ventimiglia, Supervision/Gate - Lester-Guzman , 4:45
Thursday - 1/23
PBIS Training (Warner, Correia, Stubblefield out)
Admin Meeting - Rodriguez and Newton 10:30 - 11:30
9th and 10th Grade Parent Night 6:00 - 8:00: Staring in the Cafe
Friday - 1/24
Admin Meeting - 8am
Toreador Shadow Day - 10:15 - 1:30
Boys Soccer - Admin - Pina
Animal Farm - Fleming
Staff Shout Out:
With the Moss Landing fire, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Platt, Mr. Balch, and Mr. Royster stepped up to cover our teachers who could not be here. Thank you so much for responding to student needs gentlemen!
We loved seeing a Content Circle while being in Ms. Powell's class; great job Jess trying something new! Also, thank you so much Ms. Lujano, Ms. Laschiver, Ms. Valle and Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Pina, Ms. Warner, Ms. Bronzan, Ms. Hertlein, Ms. Stubblefield, Ms. Dizon, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Navarro, Mr. Kirkland, and Ms. Lopez for all participating in the Breaking Down the Walls activity with our freshmen! It has been a very positive time and we appreciate their commitment to the kids!
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Good Morning Dores! - Happy Friday Dores! I hope you are enjoying being back in the swing of things.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/13
AP Academy - Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Warner are off campus after lunch
Field Meeting @ 10am
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 1:45
Tuesday - 1/14
AMP Field Trip to MOMA
Department Chair Meeting 3:40
Wednesday - 1/15
STAR TESTING BEGINS TODAY
Breaking Down the Walls - Training, Harmon, 8-12
Mr. Newton off campus in the morning for Board of Managers
Counseling Meeting - 11:30
Girls Soccer vs. Hollister - Mr. Rodriguez Admin
Boys Basketball vs. Carmel - Mr. Rodriguez Admin
Platt - Tickets
Emperador 4:30 - 6:30, Ton 6:30 - 8:30, Balch - Shot Clock for Varsity
Thursday - 1/16
STAR TESTING BEGINS TODAY
Breaking Down the Walls - Harmon Gym - Schedule will be shared
Mr. Newton off campus for CCS Executive Committee and then Principal's Academy
Girls Basketball vs. Alvarez, Boys Soccer vs. Alvarez
Platt -Tickets
De Leuw - 5 - 7, Tonkin - Supervision 7 - 9, Dunn Shot Clock for Varsity
Friday - 1/17
Breaking Down the Walls - Harmon Gym
Boys Basketball @ Alvarez - Mr. Newton Admin
Saturday - 1/18 - Winter Ball - 7 - 10. Adjunct Duty - 6:35 - 10:30 - Schaeffer, Nicholson, McMercury, Desimone, Valle, Neves
Staff Shout Out:
We were able to capture some really great action in classes yesterday with teachers practicing some of the strategies and curricular focuses from Monday. Ron Woods was conducting a collaborative poster activity as an into activity introducing the new unit of study, and building Statements of Inquiry (SOI) in creative ways! Marianne Hartfelt was using and exhibiting an MYP rubric for her students who were working on collages as an introductory activity for the new semester. This gave students an opportunity to move around the room, learn more about their peers and build the culture of the classroom for the new term. Great job everyone!
We will be trying to highlight multiple teachers from different departments every week in response to the feedback we received in the Youth Truth activity from Monday. We hope to be in more classrooms to take photos and witness the great things happening around campus.
Good Morning Dores! - We would like to invite all educators and students to Robin Coyne's celebration of life on December 28th at 2pm in the MHS Library.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 12/16 - Ugly sweater day
3rd period for attendance
FLEX 1
FLEX 2
7th period final
Field Meeting @ 10am
NO staff Meeting - time to grade
1:10 CTE meeting room 20
Tuesday - 12/17 - Toy box Tuesday (bring a childhood toy)
Period 1 & 4 Final
Wednesday - 12/18 - Winter Wonderland (white)
2 & 5 Finals
11am-1pm Counselors off campus
1:30pm Semester 2 Calendar Meeting - Conference room
3:15 Multilingual Leadership Meeting
Thursday - 12/19 - 'Tis the season holiday wear
GRADES DUE (before you go to bed)
3 & 6 Finals
Rodriguez off site
Early Graduation 2pm in the theater - all are welcome!
Friday - 12/20 - Cozy crocs and socks
Periods 1-7
Rodriguez Off Site
Saturday - 12/28
Celebration of Life - Robin Coyne 2:00 PM
Staff Shout Out:
THANK YOU Xavier for always hosting our staff parties! It is no small lift. We appreciate your hospitality and all you do for staff and students!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 12/9
Field Progress Meeting - 10:00
Activities/Athletics Meeting 1:45
Mr. Rodriguez/Ms. Warner off campus in the afternoon
Tuesday - 12/10
Mr. Newton/Ms. Warner off campus in the morning for safety meeting
Dr. Diffenbaugh on campus 12 - 1pm
Wednesday - 12/11
PLC in Departments - Please meet in Science Building rooms, we will resend assignments
Thursday - 12/12
ILT - 7:30am
PBIS Tier 2/3 Meeting - 10:20
SPARC Meeting - 2pm
Girls Basketball vs. Santa Cruz
ADJUNCT: Tickets - 4:30 - 8 Platt/Santora, Supervision - Schaeffer 5 - 7pm, Bourgeois 7 - 9
Friday - 12/13
STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY - 3:45 at Mr. Rodriguez' house - 1198 Roosevelt, Monterey (backyard gate entrance on Bowen)
Staff Shout Out:
Big props to Ellie Mitchell for tackling Teen Mental Health/First AND her first run at Sex Ed in her Health Classes! These are big lifts, especially the first time ever teaching it, and she has done a great job! Way to dive right in and be courageous and thoughtful with our Freshmen!
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Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 12/2
Activities/Athletics Meeting 1:45
Staff Meeting
Tuesday - 12/3
Newton Off Site @ CCS BOM until 12pm
MAOS FT to Cannery Row
Gorman off-site @ 12:30-4pm
Wednesday - 12/4
AMP FT to Hamilton
Counseling Meeting 11:30-12:30
Boys Soccer vs Alisal
Wrestling vs Alvarez
ADJUNCT- Ticket and supervision: Fowler
Thursday - 12/5
ILT 7:30am
District Admin Meeting 10:30-11:30
AMP/Vocal Arts set up in Randall- Show @ 6pm
Friday - 12/6
Cresta @ MHS
Music Concert set up in Randall - Show @ 6pm
Girls Soccer vs Soledad
Staff Shout Out:
Alicia Welch, Chuck Fleming, Cate Browning, and Bill Ton, did ANOTHER phenomenal job with the Crucible! If you have not had an opportunity to see an MHS play, be sure to do so!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 11/18
Rodriguez Out All Day
Newton on math walks at Marina HS and MHS
MAOS FT to UCSC
Activities and Athletics Mtg 1:45
Staff Meeting
Tuesday - 11/19
AMP Field Trip UCSC
Newton on math walks at SHS
Rodriguez out until 12:30.
Wednesday - 11/20
Counselors out 11:30-3:30
International Festival - MODIFIED SCHEDULE
Thursday - 11/21
Rodriguez Out All Day
Minnie off site all day
AMP check-ins all day
ILT 7:30am
the Crucible 7-9:30pm
ADJUNCT: McMercury
Friday - 11/22
Rodriguez Out All Day
the Crucible 7-9:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm - Fleming
Saturday: 11/23
the Crucible 7-9:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm - Grainger
Sunday: 11/24
the Crucible 2-4pm
ADJUNCT: 1pm - McMercury
Staff Shout Out:
We want to give a HUGE shout out to Nikki for all her work with the IB over the years and in planning for the evaluation. It was a big lift to get everything ready to present, especially virtually, and she knocked it out of the park!
Additionally, thank you to all staff for being flexible during our visit. Your hard work the past year and a half (and past 6 years as an IB school) has really paid off and shined in our visit. Great job to all!
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Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 11/11- Veteran's Day Holiday
Tuesday - 11/12
Rodriguez Out
PK on campus for classroom visitations
Toreador shadow day
MAOS Board meeting 5-6:30
Wednesday - 11/13 - IB EVALUATION DAY 1
MEETINGS ALL DAY - Please make sure to review when and where your meetings take place
PTSA Executive Board Meeting - 6:30pm
Thursday - 11/14 - IB EVALUATION DAY 2
MEETINGS ALL DAY - Please make sure to review when and where your meetings take place
Gear-Up FT to Stanford University
Warner off campus 2:30
8th Grade parent Night
Friday - 11/15 - IB EVALUATION DAY 3
MEETINGS ALL DAY - Please make sure to review when and where your meetings take place
SPARC FT - MPC
The Crucible - 7pm
Saturday - 11/16
The Crucible - 7pm
Sunday - 11/17
AMP/CTE Field Trip - College of the Arts, in San Francisco
The Crucible - 2pm
Staff Shout Out:
Big shout out to Jorge and David in the PBIS Center for their continued work and effort to help our students get to school on time, learn how to conduct themselves in a professional manner, and generally be an active part of our Green Machine community. Theirs is a very unglorious job, but they do it every day, hour by hour, to help our students grow. Thanks guys for the hard work you put in for our school!
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Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Battle of the Bay Spirit Week
Monday - 11/4 - Workout vs. Sleep-In
Ms. Warner off campus
CADA Leadership Conference All Days
10am Construction meeting - Tom and Xavier
Activities and Athletics Meeting 2pm
Staff Meeting in Room 20 -
Tuesday - 11/5 - Beach vs. Mountain
MAOS Field Trip for Seniors - UC Davis
CTE Field Trip - Sports Medicine - Stanford
ROTC Inspection - 8am - 12pm
Wednesday - 11/6 - Jersey vs. Jersey Shore
Police will be on campus for campus mapping project - 7:15am through the afternoon
FLEX - Staff vs. Student Kickball Game
School Site Council - 4pm
PIQE in Cafe and Room 20 - 6 - 8pm
Thursday - 11/7 - Country vs. Country Club
ILT 7:30
AMP Field Trip to Carmel Art Expo
Admin unavailable from 10:25 - 11:30
Dr. Diffenbaugh visiting Leadership 5th period
ELAC - 5:30
Friday - 11/8 - Green and Gold Day
Battle of the Bay Rally - 7pm in Randall
Saturday - 11/9 - Battle of the Bay Game
11am JV - 2pm Varsity
Adjunct
10:30am-12:30pm Tickets: Bourgeois and Wright
11:00 - 1:00 Supervision: Pena, Laschiver and Querimit
12:25 - 2:25 Tickets: Guzman, Tonkin
12:55 - 2:55 Supervision: Bourgeois, Kerchner, Valle
2:25 - 4:25 Supervision: Harber and Grainger
10:00 - 1:00 Parking - Nascimento, Santora
12:00 - 2:00 Parking - Hartfelt and Almaraz
Staff Shout Out:
Congratulations to Ellie Mitchell for the first Girls Volleyball League title in many years! It is hard enough being a full-time teacher, and to add being a coach on top requires incredible sacrifice and energy. We appreciate your effort and your commitment to our students! Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Battle of the Bay Spirit Week
Monday - 11/4 - Workout vs. Sleep-In
Ms. Warner off campus
CADA Leadership Conference All Days
10am Construction meeting - Tom and Xavier
Activities and Athletics Meeting 2pm
Staff Meeting in Room 20 -
Tuesday - 11/5 - Beach vs. Mountain
MAOS Field Trip for Seniors - UC Davis
CTE Field Trip - Sports Medicine - Stanford
ROTC Inspection - 8am - 12pm
Wednesday - 11/6 - Jersey vs. Jersey Shore
Police will be on campus for campus mapping project - 7:15am through the afternoon
FLEX - Staff vs. Student Kickball Game
School Site Council - 4pm
PIQE in Cafe and Room 20 - 6 - 8pm
Thursday - 11/7 - Country vs. Country Club
ILT 7:30
AMP Field Trip to Carmel Art Expo
Admin unavailable from 10:25 - 11:30
Dr. Diffenbaugh visiting Leadership 5th period
ELAC - 5:30
Friday - 11/8 - Green and Gold Day
Battle of the Bay Rally - 7pm in Randall
Saturday - 11/9 - Battle of the Bay Game
11am JV - 2pm Varsity
Adjunct
10:30am-12:30pm Tickets: Bourgeois and Wright
11:00 - 1:00 Supervision: Pena, Laschiver and Querimit
12:25 - 2:25 Tickets: Guzman, Tonkin
12:55 - 2:55 Supervision: Bourgeois, Kerchner, Valle
2:25 - 4:25 Supervision: Harber and Grainger
10:00 - 1:00 Parking - Nascimento, Santora
12:00 - 2:00 Parking - Hartfelt and Almaraz
Staff Shout Out:
Congratulations to Ellie Mitchell for the first Girls Volleyball League title in many years! It is hard enough being a full-time teacher, and to add being a coach on top requires incredible sacrifice and energy. We appreciate your effort and your commitment to our students! Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 10/28
10am Construction meeting - Tom and Xavier
Activities and Athletics Meeting 2pm
Xavier off campus at 3pm
Sports Physicals offered $25 - After school
Tuesday - 10/29
AMP Field Trip
Parent Teacher Conference 5:30-7:30 (virtual)
VB vs Watsonville Senior Night - Newton Admin
Adjunct:
3:45 tickets & Supervision: Axelrod
5:45 Tickets and Supervision: Rago
Wednesday - 10/30
Open FLEX
Counselor Community of Practice 11:30-3:30
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 (virtual)
PIQE in Cafe and Room 20 - 6 - 8pm
Girls FH vs Salinas - SENIOR NIGHT
Thursday - 10/31
ILT 7:30
PBIS Tier 2 10:30
Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-4:30 (virtual)
Freshmen Football ADJUNCT @ MHS
3pm- 5pm Tickets: Warner, Cindy
4pm- 6pm Supervision: Rodney, Maria, Ahrenstorff, Newton
Friday - 11/1
Football vs Adjunct
4pm-6pm Tickets: Q, Nascimento, Ramirez
4:30-6:30 Supervision: Sandweiss, Holmes, Swartz
5:55-7:55 Tickets: Goza, Royster, Chandler
6:25-8:25 Supervision: Fowler, Lujano, Jenkins
8-10pm Supervision: Ramirez, Childs, Holmes
4:30pm BBQ: Stubblefield
6:15-8:15 BBQ: Santora, Sowinski
7:30-9:30 BBQ: Santora, Sowinski
Haunted House in the Music Building 6-9pm (Also on weekends)
Staff Shout Out:
Dr. Ton is creating dynamic student led lessons! His classes are highly collaborative and engaging. It has been incredible to see students take the lead in the classroom and their learning. Great Job Bill!!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for the next two weeks:
Monday - 10/21
Activities and Athletics Meeting 2pm
Tier 1 PBIS meeting @ 8:30
Warner and Rodriguez off site from 2pm-5pm
Staff Meeting in Room 20 3:40pm
Flag Football Senior Night
Tuesday - 10/22
MAOS Field Trip - Aquarium
Senior Portraits
Mr. Newton Unavailable from 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday - 10/23
Teen Mental Health Presentations in 10th grade Ind. Soc. - 2nd period - 6th period
Youth Truth Survey in Social Studies and English (10th)
Senior Portraits
Picture Re-Take Day in Harmon Gym
I&S IB pullout
Open FLEX
PIQE in Cafe and Room 20 - 6 - 8pm
Freshmen Football ADJUNCT @ MHS
3pm- 5pm Tickets: Royster, Guzman
4pm- 6pm Supervision: Sandweiss and Emperador
Volleyball Adjunct vs Alisal
3:45 tickets & Supervision: Dietz
5:45 Tickets and Supervision : Rago
Thursday - 10/24
ILT 7:30
Teen Mental Health First Aid in 10th grade Social Studies Classes
Youth Truth Survey in Social Studies and English (10th)
Senior Portraits
Mr. Newton and Ms. Warner off campus all day for training
ISM High School Information Night - 6 - 8pm
Friday - 10/25
Football vs Soquel Adjunct
4pm-6pm Tickets: Balch, Lajano, Dietz
4:30-6:30 Supervision: Feldman, Nolan, Holmes
5:55-7:55 Tickets: Balch, Santora, Kerchner
6:25-8:25 Supervision : Feldman, Jenkins, Dietz
8-10pm Supervision: Hertlein, Querimit, Chandler
4:30pm BBQ Dizon, Stubblefield
6:15-8:15 BBQ Santora, Sowinski
7:30-9:30 BBQ Nolan, Sowinski
Haunted House in the Music Building 6-9pm (Also on weekends)
Staff Shout Out:
Big shout out to our Counselors and World History teachers as they work with students on the Teen Mental Health First Aid curriculum these next couple of weeks. This is a heavy topic that is important for the overall health our our school and students. You might see some things come up for students during this process so stay alert and direct students to the Wellness Center as you see fit.
FALL BREAK - ADJUNCT
Monday - 10/21
Tuesday - 10/22
Wednesday - 10/23
Thursday - 10/10
Freshman Football Adjunct @ MHS
3:30-5:30 Tickets - Powell, __________
4pm Supervision - Feldman, Lester-Guzman
Friday - 10/11
Football Adjunct @ MPC
4pm tickets- Goza, Kerchner, Kelly (table)
4:30 Supervision- Holmes, Fowler, Querimit
5:55pm ticket - Goza, Kerchner, ________
6:25 supervision - Laura, Hartfelt, Fowler, Jorge
8pm supervision- Laura, Dietz, Royster, Jorge
4:30 BBQ - Dietz, ________
7:30 BBQ - _________, _________
WELCOME BACK Q2
Monday - 10/14
10am Field Meeting - Rodriguez and Newton
Athletics and Activities Meeting 1:45
Tuesday - 10/15
Dr. Diffenbaugh on campus @ 12
Warner off campus at 1:30pm
Wednesday - 10/16
Open FLEX
Teen Mental Health First Aid in 10th grade Social Studies Classes
PLC in science hall
SSC 4:00pm
Adjunct Volleyball Tickets and Supervision
3:45- Rago
5:54 - Welch
DILT 3:45-6:45
PTSA Executive Council 6:30pm
Thursday - 10/17
Teen Mental Health First Aid in 10th grade Social Studies Classes
Great Shake Out 10:30
Monte Vista/ La Mesa 8th Grade parent Night
Friday - 10/18
Toreador Day 10-1:30
Haunted House in the Music Building 6-9pm (Weekends)
Staff Shout Out:
Big shoutout to Alex Petersen for his work with our Seniors and for being conscientious for all students. Mr. Petersen is consistently pushing our students to be their best and lets them know the expectations for today and what is coming in their futures! Mr. Petersen also was instrumental in bringing attention to a field project aspect regarding power to the field for a timing machine. Even though he is no longer the track coach, he is still doing his best to ensure our student-athletes are being taken care of. Thanks for being such a team player Mr. Petersen!
Good Morning Dores! -
It is the last week of the quarter! The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 9/30 - Grading Window Opens
Activities and Athletics 2pm
MTSS
Staff Meeting in Room 20
Girls Flag Football vs. Alisal
Tuesday - 10/1
Mr. Rodriguez out until 12pm
Dr. Diffenbaugh on Campus at 12pm
Wednesday - 10/2
Counseling Meeting 11:30am
Mr. Newton out until 12pm
School Site Council @ 4pm
Thursday - 10/3 - Grades DUE
ILT 7:30am
PBIS Tier 2
Mr. Rodriguez off campus @ 2:30pm
Friday - 10/5 - Last Day of the Quarter!
Admin Meeting - 8am
Staff Shout Out:
Huge Shout-Out to Phaedra Lujano! Phaedra has stepped up in major ways with sharing the load with ELD and creating a fun and rigorous environment for her 9th grade ELA classes. Coming from middle school to high school is always a big transition, but Phaedra has established an environment of success and safety. Great job Phaedra!
Good Morning Dores! -
It is the last week of the quarter! The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 9/23
Activities and Athletics 2pm
Staff Meeting in Room 20
Tuesday - 9/24
MAOS Field Trip - 11th Grade
Warner Off Campus - 12pm
Girls Tennis vs. North Salinas - 4pm
Wednesday - 9/25
Picture Re-takes
STAR Testing begins in all Math and ELA classes - All Grade Levels
Senior Assembly During Flex
Counseling Meeting 11:30am
PLC - 2:45
Golf vs. Watsonville
Thursday - 9/26
County Superintendent Deneen Guss is on campus for a visit
STAR Testing begins in all Math and ELA classes - All Grade Levels
Girls Volleyball vs. Palma
Adjunct: Tickets/Supervision: Axelrod 3:45-5:45; Grainger 5:45-7:45
Girls Tennis vs. Watsonville 4pm
Friday - 9/27
Admin Meeting - 8am
Fire Drill during 3rd period - 5 minutes into the period 10:35
Theater Performance - Scenes From Shakespeare - 7:30pm Tickets at 6:30 - McMercury
Staff Shout Out:
I want to thank the entire Math Department for opening their doors to district officials and administrators into the room to take a look at curriculum and practice. It takes vulnerability to teach in front of large groups of people, and I appreciate everything that they are doing to help our students grow.
Have a great day everyone!
Good Morning Dores! -
The following are the events for next week:
Monday -
Xavier off campus
Activities and Athletics 8am
Staff Meeting 3:45
AP Leadership Academy - Warner off site 2pm-5:30
Girls Flag FB @ Watsonville
Tuesday - 9/17
MAOS FT to Oakland Zoo 10th garde
Girls FH vs Catalina/York 4pm
Suicide Prevention Table @ Lunch
Wednesday - 9/18
ILT @ 7:30am
AVID Workshop 9-11:30 Newton off site
Safety Audit on campus 7:30-12pm
11:30 - Counseling Meeting
VB vs Alvarez - Warner Admin
ADJUNCT: Tickets/Supervision: Rago 3:45-5:45; Harber 5:45-7:45
Thursday - 9/19
Gear-up FT
Newton off campus 8-12pm
Freshmen FB @ Salinas
FH @ Stevenson
Golf vs Alisal
Friday - 9/20
Admin Meeting - 8am
VB vs Soledad
Adjunct: Tickets/Supervision: Bronzan 3:45-5:45; Welch 5:45-7:45
Saturday - 9/21
JV & Varsity FB @ Carmel 11am
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to Lauren McMercury for helping to organize Impacts of Addiction Panel and also participating. It took an incredible amount of vulnerability and commitment to kids to speak on the panel, and it was overwhelmingly impactful for our school community. Thank you very much for your commitment to our students!
Good Morning Dores!
Randall closed all week
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 9/9
Newton Off Campus all day for HS math integrity walks
Warner off campus 10-1:25
Activities and Athletics 8am
Girls FH @ Greenfield
Girls Flag FB @ Soledad
Tuesday - 9/10
HS Math integrity walks at MHS 8-2pm
Department chair meeting 3:30 room 27
Girls VB @ PGHS
Girls Waterpolo @ Alvarez
Drug Awareness Parent Night @ Monte Vista for all Monterey Community
School Board meeting at MHS room 20
Wednesday - 9/11
Addiction Panel FLEX - all students go to homeroom flex unless on the list for theater
AMP FT to SF
11:30 - Counseling Meeting
PLC- Science room assignments
Girls Flag FB vs HHS
PTSA Exec Meeting 6:30pm
Thursday - 9/12
Newton off campus for CCS
Admin district meeting 9:15-10:45
Girls FH @ Stevenson
Girls VB @ Gonzales
ELAC Virtual meeting 5:30pm
Friday - 9/13 - NACHO FRIDAY
Admin Meeting - 8am
Rodriguez & Warner off campus 2-4pm
Staff Shout Out:
Dakota Dietz for getting the school year off to a good start. He is upholding our collective commitments in class and integrating himself into the school's culture, in the classroom and as a club advisor. WAY TO GO DAKOTA!
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Good Morning Dores!
Randall closed all week
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 9/2 HOLIDAY - LABOR DAY - Have a great rest day!
Tuesday - 9/3 Staff Meeting in Room 20
Girls Volleyball - vs. Scott's Valley - Ventimiglia on Admin Coverage, Axelrod 3:45 - 5:45, Rago 5:45 - 7:45
Staff Meeting
Wednesday - 9/4 - ILT in the Morning
PBIS Tier 1 Flex
Principal's Council Flex
11:30 - Counseling Meeting
4:00pm - School Site Council
Thursday - 9/5
10:20 PBIS Tier 2
Girls Volleyball - vs. MVC - Rodriguez on Admin,
Adjunct: Valle 3:45, Welch 5:45
Freshmen Football vs. Menlo-Atherton - 4:00pm
Adjunct:
3:30 - 5:30 Tickets - Grainger, Emperador
Supervision 4 - 6pm - Sandweiss, Holmes
Friday - 9/6
Admin Meeting - 8am
Football Game - Menlo Atherton - All Admin on Coverage
Adjunct:
Tickets 4-6: Castello, Dietz, Nascimento
Supervision 4:30-6:30: Goldman, Feldman, Querimit
Tickets 5:55-7:55: Ramirez, Jenkins, Chandler
Supervision 6:25-8:25: Desimone, Fowler, Goldman
Supervision 8-10pm: Royster, Jenkins, Swartz
BBQ - 4:30 - 6:30 - Stubblefield, Balch
6:15 - 8:15 - Lester-Guzman, Sowinski
7:30 - 9:30 - Kercher, Sowinski
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Trish Ramirez for being such a stellar member of our staff! She participated in all of our theme days this week, volunteered to drive a car during the Homecoming Parade, and is even taking an adjunct shift today! Thank you so much for being involved in student life as it goes so very far in making this a great community! Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores!
Randall closed all week
The following are the events for next week: HOMECOMING WEEK
Monday - 8/26 - Musical Mashup - class colors
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 8am
Tuesday - 8/27 - Iconic Music Icons - Wear clothing associated with a musical Icon or dress like them
9th Grade MAOS FT - VIA
Wednesday - 8/28 - Battle of the Bands - Freshmen Green Day, Sophomores - Plain White T's, Juniors - Deep Purple, Seniors - Pink Floyd, Staff - Black-Eyed Peas
Newton at Board of Managers 8-1pm
Counselors off-site 8:30-11am
HC PARADE 2-2:45 (Please walk with students in the parade route)
Thursday - 8/29 - Groovy Group - Favorite Group
9-11am Admin Meetings
Back to School Night 5pm-7:15
Friday - 8/30 - Green and Gold Day
VB @ Hollister - HS
FB vs Alisal
Adjunct:
Tickets 4-6: Sandweiss, Lujano, Feldman
Supervision 4:30-6:30: Holmes, Goldman, Querimit
Tickets 5:55-7:55: Ramirez, Royster, Jenkins
Supervision 6:25-8:25: Chandler, Lujano
Supervision 8-10pm: Chandler, Royster, Jenkins
BBQ - 4:30 - 6:30 - Hertlein, Goza
6:15 - 8:15 - Pena, Goza
7:30 - 9:30 - Pena, Goldman
Saturday - 8/31
Homecoming Dance @ MHS - 6:30 - 10:30 pm - Lujano, Almaraz, Swartz, Laschiver, Goldman
Staff Shout Out:
Great job Sarah Poss! I have had super positive feedback from students about our new Individuals & Societies teacher. Starting at a new school can be difficult, but Sarah has fit right in and been a positive force for our students and school. Thank you Ms. Poss for your efforts and we are so glad you are at Monterey High!
Good Morning Dores!
The second week is in the books and hopefully momentum is high and students are adhering to the cell phone policy; early returns from many teachers are that things are working very well and it is helping students focus! Today is Nacho Friday so please make sure to come down and grab some food and say hello! Not sure if you noticed, but.......field lights are up and installed! This is a massive win for our school community and for all of us. Everyone should celebrate a bit!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 8/19
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 8am
AP Leadership Academy: Ms. Warner and Mr. Rodriguez off campus at 2:30
Staff Meeting 3:40 - 5:40 - Focus on Units - Meet in Science Hall - Dept. assignments are on the master schedule tab
Tuesday - 8/20
CCS Admin Workshop - Mr. Newton out
Attendance Training - Mr. Favela and Ms. Velasquez - 9am
AMP Retreat - All Day at Whispering Pines
Wednesday - 8/21
ILT 7:30 in Mr. Newton's Office
OAC Construction Meeting - 9am
Group Servision for MFTs - Mr. Hazdovac and Ms. Elliott off campsu at 2pm
Thursday - 8/22
PBIS Tier 2 at 10:20 in the Conference Room
Friday - 8/23
Admin Meeting 8am
SPARC Retreat All Day at Adventures by the Sea
Saturday - 8/24
Football - All levels - Scrimmage vs. Palma - 8am - 2pm
Staff Shout Out:
Congratulations to Minnie Elliott, one of our rockstar Mental Health Therapists, for passing her Licensure exam on her first try! Minnie is now an LMFT, versus an MFT! Huge props to Minnie! Thanks for all you do!
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Good Morning Dores!
The first week is nearly in the books and we have a lot on the plate for the following week. Please make sure to emphasize positive classroom culture and get to know your students one on one as much as possible.
The following are the events for next week:
*No Field Use all week long during class, and no access at all Thursday and Friday
Monday -
Behavior presentations in History class
Chromebook Distribution - English classes
Tuesday -
Behavior presentations in History class
Chromebook Distribution - English classes
Wednesday -
Picture Day - Through English classes
Club Fair FLEX (Homeroom)
COunseling Meeting - 11:30-12:30
PLC in Science Hall - Classroom Assignments on the 24 - 25 Master Schedule" Google Sheet, "PLC Meeting Locations" Tab
SPARC/AMP Budget meeting 3:45
Thursday -
Picture Day - Through English classes
9:30-11am Admin in district meeting
Friday -
Staff Shout Out:
Big Ups to all of our classified staff and counselors for their tireless work during registration. It was a very smooth process in spite of a new location and a lot of variable logistics, so I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication to students. Go Dores!
Monday - 5/13 Spirit day: Dress like your prom date
Activities and Athletics 8:30
Warner off campus at 2:30
Tuesday - 5/14 Spirit Day: Terminator Tuesday (Black sunglasses)
ILT 8:30am
CTE Field Trip
Wednesday A Day - 5/15 Spirit Day: We Wear Pink Wednesday
Counseling Meeting - 10am
MAOS Field Trip 10th grade
Warner in testing all day
Spring Dance Concert- 6pm
Adjunct: 5:45-7:45- Laschiver & Schupp
Boys VB Banquet
Thursday - 5/16 Spirit Day: Throwback movie character
Art IB Pull-out
Spring Dance Concert- 6pm
Adjunct: 5:45-7:45- Welch & Mitchell
Friday - 5/17 Spirit Day: Fast and Furious Streetwear
Admin Meeting - 8am
NJROTC FT
Language Day
Saturday 5/18
Prom: A Night At The Oscars, 8-11pm
Adjunct: 7:30-11:30pm
Nicholson, Chopyk, Desimone, Tonkin, McMercury, Hertlein, Woods, Childs, Swartz, Neves, Ahrenstorff
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to all those involved with the AMP showcase that took place Tuesday! Lauren McMercury worked extremely hard to make the event happen and organized it beautifully. It was an incredible showcase of the many talents of our students (and staff!) and I was super impressed with the variety of exhibitions that were present. This is one of my favorite times of the year because of all the shows that are produced and this exceeded my expectations. Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!!!!!!
Monday - 5/6: Root Beer and Coke Floats!
Activities and Athletics 8:30
District Admin Meeting 10:00
Tom off campus 11:30
Staff Meeting Room 20 - Root Beer and Coke Floats!
Softball vs. Salinas - 4pm and 6pm
JV Baseball @ Carmel - 4pm
Mr. Favela is out
Tuesday - 5/7: BAGELS
ILT 8:30am
BAGEL TUESDAY!!!!!!
PBIS Tier 2 Meeting - Conference Room 10:30am
Attendance Meeting - 12:00pm
AP HUG Exams
Mr. Rodriguez in Matriculations All Day
Wednesday A Day - 5/8: Tacos
AMP and Art Showcase - 5 - 7pm - Randall Gym
JV Baseball
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Staff Appreciation Lunch - Tacos
Thursday - 5/9: Burgers & Dogs
MPUSD Retirement Ceremony
Sr. Awards Night in Harmon
BBQ Hamburgers and Dogs - Up at Room 70 during 3rd Period and at Lunch
Friday - 5/10: Nachos
Xavier off Campus
NACHO FRIDAY!!!!!!
Admin Meeting - 8am
Spring Music Concert - Randall Gym - 6pm
Saturday - 5/11
Music Boosters Mattress Fundraiser - Randall Gym - All Day
Staff Shout Out:
This is a shoutout to all of our staff on campus. This has been a really great year by so many metrics, but overall the metric I use is how proud I am to serve all of you and how proud I am of you. We are moving along on our trajectory of creating a school that engenders a sense of meaning and hope to kids. We are far from perfect, but I am consistently overjoyed by how far we have come, and that is squarely on the shoulders of the adults on campus. Please be encouraged to continue pushing kids to be their best and also being present for one another.
Go Dores! Go Green Machine!
Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 4/29
Activities and Athletics 8:30
MAOS Senior FT - Pinnacles
SPARC Senior FT - Mt. Hermon
Tuesday - 4/30
ILT 8:30am
Attendance Meeting - 12:00pm
AMP Field Trip - Video Production
ESS Field Trip - Santa Lucia
JV Baseball @ Salinas 4pm
Boys Volleyball @ Carmel 5pm
Softball @ Hollister 4pm
Wednesday A Day - 5/1- DP TESTING
Office Staff Meeting - 8:45am
Mr. Newton in DP Testing in afternoon
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Girls Lacrosse vs. Notre Dame 4pm
Cheer and Dance Tryouts - Harmon Gym
Thursday - 5/2 - DP Testing
Mr. Newton in DP Testing in morning
Cheer and Dance Tryouts - Harmon Gym
Softball vs. Notre Dame 3:30pm
JV Baseball @ Palma 4pm
Boys Lacrosse @ Aptos 7pm
Friday - 5/3
Admin Meeting - 8am
Rodriguez in Matriculations
Speech and Debate Tournament setup that evening
Basketball Parade After School 3:45
Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Aptos 6pm
Saturday - 5/4
Speech and debate tournament on campus
Monterey High Stem Challenge in Room 20
Staff Shout Out:
A huge shoutout to all those who helped organize our Career Fair. It was a wildly successful event that provided plenty of opportunities for students to secure internships and employment. Luis Sanabia and Renee Mondragon continue to make the wheels turn on campus and keep the Green Machine rolling! Thank you for all of your hard work! GO DORES!!!!!!
Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 4/22 SBAC Make-ups
Activities and Athletics 8:30
JVBB @ MVC
VBB vs. PG
JV/VSB @ North Salinas
Tuesday - 4/23 - 8th Grade Shadow Day
ILT 8:30
Track & Field @ North Salinas
BVG @ North County
GVLAX vs. Soquel
JV/V BVB vs. Seaside: Adjunct; 4:30 - 6:30 Harber, 6:30 - 8:30 Castello Tix., Rago Sup.
BB Awards Banquet in Cafe
Wednesday B Day - 4/24 CAREER FAIR & DP Testing Begins
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Career Fair During Extended 6th Period:
Group 1: Rooms 67 - 94 will go first at 11:05
Group 2: Rooms P1 - 66 will then bring their classes to the fair at11:45
Fair ends at 12:15
JVBB vs. Hollister
Swim & DIVE PCAL Championships @ Carmel
Thursday - 4/25 - DP Testing
JV SWIM & Dive PCAL Championships @ Hartnell
BVG @ PG
BVLAX @ Carmel
GVLAX @ Soquel
JV/V BB vs. Holister
JV/V SB vs. North County
Young Frankenstein @ Forest Theater
Friday - 4/26-
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Admin Meeting - 8am
V SWIM & Dive PCAL Championships @ Hartnell
Track @ SHS
JV BB @ PG
Young Frankenstein @ Forest Theater
Saturday - 4/27
GLAX vs Harbor
JV BLAX vs Harbor
Young Frankenstein @ Forest Theater
Sunday - 4/28
Young Frankenstein @ Forest Theater
Staff Shout Out:
Shout-out for a fantastic Open House!! Leadership and Mr. Piña did a tremendous job with the carnival games and food. Students had a lot of fun! Thank you to all teachers who managed department tables, advised club tables and supported team tables. Nights like these often have us pulled in many directions with all the hats we wear but we came together last night and put on a beautiful showcase for our incoming students. Thank you to everyone for supporting a speedy clean-up as well so testing could resume as normal.
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April 15-19
Good Morning Dores!
PROGRESS REPORT GRADES DUE THURSDAY!!!!!! I KNOW IT IS EARLY IN THE QUARTER!
Please remember as you prepare for Open House/Carnival, you should have student work representations to share on your table. These are conversation starters and also highlight the awesome work students are doing in your class.
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 4/15
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Activities and Athletics 8:30
Staff Planning Meeting 3:40-5pm
Tennis @ York
Girls LAX vs York
Softball @ RLS
BLAX @ Soquel
BVB @ Palma
Tuesday - 4/16
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
ILT 8:30
Senior English Presentations
Dive @ Hollister
Golf @ MVC
JV Baseball vs St. Francis
Wednesday A Day - 4/17
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Senior English Presentations
Gear-Up Field Trip
Swim @ Hollister
BVB @ Salinas
Softball @ Aptos
Thursday - 4/18 Grading window closes
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Track @ North salinas
BLAX @ Aptos
Softball vs RLS
OPEN HOUSE 5-7pm
Friday - 4/19 -
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Admin Meeting - 8am
MPC Pack Day - 12th grade FT
Swim and Dive @ Stevenson
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to all of the support staff for SBAC testing. You all have made it an incredibly smooth process thus far and we are already halfway through. Sally Chopyk, Luis Sanabia, Kelly Hertlein, Shari Dizon, Richee Stubblefield and Nikki Ahrenstorff have truly been such a boon to the process. Thank you for all you do!
4/8-4/12 Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 4/8
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Activities and Athletics 8:30
Admin Meeting 10:20
BLAX vs PCS
Tuesday - 4/9
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
ILT 8:30
Tennis @ Stevenson
Golf @ Del Monte
BVB @ Hollister
Wednesday B Day - 4/10. FLEX
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Track @ Seaside
Softball @ Salinas
Swim @ Carmel
Baseball @ Aptos
PTSA Executive Board Meeting - 6:30
Thursday - 4/11
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Swim & Dive @ Catalina
Tennis @ MVC
GLAX vs Aptos
BVB vs Carmel - Warner Admin
Adjunct- 4:30- 6:30 tickets: Freeland, Supervision: Wright
6:30 tickets: Wright, Supervision: Royster
Friday - 4/12 - Grade Window Open
SBAC Testing Library and Harmon
Admin Meeting - 8am
Softball @ Alvarez
Baseball vs Carmel
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you Marianne Hartfelt! The DP Visual Art Exhibition was yesterday and I was personally blown away by the products on display. I hope you were all able to make it but if not, I think there are plenty of photos to share. Marianne, your efforts with these students is remarkable and our whole school community is indebted to you for your mentorship. Go Dores!
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Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 3/11
Activities and Athletics 8:30
Admin Meeting 10:20
Varsity Softball vs Carmel 6pm
Tuesday - 3/12
Rodriguez out for training
ILT 8:30
PBIS Tier 1 10:30
Baseball vs Hollister 4pm
Softball vs Alvarez 4pm
Tennis @ Salinas
Wednesday B Day 3/13
Rodriguez out for Training
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Tennis @ MVC 3:30
Swim & Dive @ Hartnell
Gold @ York
Thursday - 3/14 GRADES DUE by midnight
Rodriguez out for Training
Heritage Music Festival FT
Golf @ Alisal
Baseball @ Hollister
Boys VB vs Christopher
ADJUNCT: 4:30-6:30 Tickets- Harber, Supervision- Freeland; 6:30-8:30 Tickets- Querimit, Supervision- Royster
Friday - 3/15 -
Rodriguez out for Training
Heritage Music Festival FT
Admin Meeting - 8am
Swim & Dive @ PG
BLAX @ PG
ENJOY SPRING BREAK!
**Adjunct Duty over Spring Break. The following staff need to reference the calendar linked above:
Sandweiss, Ton, McMercury, Querimit, Stubblefield
Staff Shout Out:
Want to take a moment and give a shout out to all the teachers who are supporting students in the heavy lifts that some of our courses and Academies require. Great job to Ms. Herrera (SPARC) and Ms. Ahrenstroff & Mr. Pina (MAOS) for helping students to put on extraordinary showcases of their internships. Thank you to Mr. Harber and Mr. Woods (TOK), Ms. Almaraz, Mr. Goldman, Ms. Freeland, & Mr. Harber for the time spent on IOs, and all the Extended Essay teachers: Ms. Castello, Mr. Childs, Ms. Desimone, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Harber, Ms. Hartfelt, Ms. McMercury, Mr. Neves, Mr Nicholson, Mr. Pace, Mr. Petersen, Mr. Pina, Mr. Rios, Ms. Schupp, Mr. Wang, Mr. Woods, and Ms. Zaragoza who have found time outside of class time to support our students. As the WASC committee shared, we do A LOT for our students and this is just a small snapshot of the past 2 weeks. Thank you all!!!
March 4-8
Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned. Click on WASC link for details.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 3/4 WASC Visit
Activities and Athletics 8:30
Boys LAX vs Soquel 3:30
WASC Focus Group in Break Out Rooms 3:35
MAOS Internship Night - Elk's Lodge
Girls Basketball Banquet - Cafe
Tuesday - 3/5 WASC Visit
Jorge out all day
SBAC Presentation in English
PBIS Tier 2/3 10:30
Boy's Tennis vs. PG
Boys VB @ Aragon
Wednesday A Day 3/6 WASC Visit
Xavier & Pina out all day
Office Staff Meeting 8:45
Counseling Meeting - 10am
AMP Field Trip
GEAR UP Field Trip
SPARC Capstone 5:30 Harmon Gym
Thursday - 3/7
Xavier & Pina & Tom out all day
District Instructional Round: Math 8:30
MAOS Field Trip
Boy's Tennis @ Carmel
Softball @ PG
Boy's Soccer Banquet 5:30 in Cafe
Friday - 3/8 - Grading Window Opens (grades due 3/14)
Xavier & Pina out all day
Admin Meeting - 8am
Baseball vs. MVC
Boy's LAX @ Christopher
Softball V vs. Carmel
Noche De Gala @ Oldemeyer Center 7:00
Saturday 3/9
AMP Carnival 10:00
Swim & Dive York Invitational
JV Boy's Volleyball Tournament
Baseball vs. Santa Cruz
Staff Shout Out:
Big Staff Shout Out to Phil Nash, sub extrordinair! Thank you for all you do for students: coaching, mentoring and monitoring. Thank you for all you do to brighten the day of staff by BBQing, supplying coffee, and making the last Nacho Friday happen. Not sure what we did to deserve this but we are all grateful for you.
Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/26
Activities and Athletics 8:30
District Admin Meeting 10am
Boys LAX @ Hollister
Tuesday - 2/27: PTC Modified Schedule
ILT- 8:30
Attendance meeting 11:15
Boys VB vs. Harbor
ADJUNCT:
Tickets: 4:30-6:30 - Axelrod, 6:30-8:30 Bourgeois; Supervision 4:30-6:30 Kim, 6:30-8:30 Harbor
Wednesday B Day (FLEX) - 2/28: PTC Modified Schedule
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Girls LAX @ ND
Thursday - 2/29: PTC Modified Schedule
English Pull-out
Jorge out for truancy all day
Girls LAX @ Soquel
Boys VB @ Santa Cruz
Friday - 3/1 -
Admin Meeting - 8am
Science Pull out
Girls LAX @ Carmel
Dodgeball Tournament @ PGHS 6-8:30pm
Sunday 3/2
WASC 4:30
Staff Shout Out:
I want to thank all of our Alder/CSUMB residents for their hard work this year! Being in this program can be very overwhelming, and handling coursework with the teaching load can be daunting. I have seen growth from all of them and look forward to seeing them continue on the upward their improvement trajectory. Thanks Crystal Yang, Lindsay Huerta, Blake Rodgers, Dakota Dietz, Timmy Dunn, Kyle Worley, and Austin Teague! Keep up the good work!
Monday - 2/12/24 - Holiday
Tuesday - 2/13
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3- 10:30
BBB vs Oakwood (Senior Night)
ADJUNCT: 3:30-7:30 Tickets Platt ; Supervision 4:30-6:30 Rago , 7:30-8:30 Stubblefield; Shot clock 6:45 Besaw
Wednesday A Day - 2/14
Cresta McIntosh on site - 8:30 - 9:30am
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Oceanography Field Trip - 9am - 2pm
Thursday - 2/15
NJROTC Evaluation in Harmon - ALL DAY
CTE - BioTech Field Trip
FAFSA Workshop - 4 - 5:30 in Cafe
Friday - 2/16 -
Admin Meeting - 8am
Royster's Band playing at Sly McFly's - 9pm
Saturday - 2/17
Potential CCS Playoffs for Boys and Girls Basketball and Soccer. Details to come.
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Mr. Platt and Mr. Santora for taking care of tickets for Girls and Boys Basketball all season long. It cuts adjunct down by quite a bit for the staff and it is great having consistency there. I know it is compensated but it is not much money and there are a TON of nights they are on campus late. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students gentlemen!
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Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 2/5/24
Mr. Newton off campus in the morning
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Admin District Meeting - 10am
Boys Soccer vs King City: Admin Warner
Staff Meeting - 3:40 - Room 20
Tuesday - 2/6
MAOS FT UC Merced
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3- 10:30
BBB vs Alvarez
ADJUNCT: 3:30-7:30 Tickets Platt ; Supervision 4:30-6:30 Friedman , 7:30-8:30 Guerrero; Shot clock 6:45 Jenkins
Wednesday B Day FLEX - 2/7
AMP FT UCSC
Office Staff Meeting 8:45am
Boys Soccer @ Palma: Admin Newton
Thursday - 2/8
Mr. Newton off campus until 1pm
Registration Thru Social Studies
Newton Off Site 8:30-1pm
Boys BBall @ Palma: Admin Rodriguez
Girls Bball vs: Newton Admin
ADJUNCT: 5-7:30 Tickets Santora; 6-8pm Supervision Peterson
Friday - 2/9 -
Warner Off Site
SPARC FT UCSC and SC Warriors
Day of Love
Admin Meeting 8-10am
Registration Thru Social Studies
Girls Soccer vs Alisal -- Admin Ahrenstorff
Boys Bball @ Carmel -- Admin Warner
Saturday - 2/10
Winterball Adjunct 6:30-10:30: Schaffer, Ahrenstorff, Herrera, Tonkin, Goldman
Staff Shout Out:
I want to shout out Ms. Warner for organizing and working with our partners across the Peninsula including Dr. Casey Grover who is running the assemblies today. Ms. Warner does an incredible job with our students, and does nearly all of the thankless work of student behavior management. Ms. Warner is such an integral part of our campus culture, and I am personally so blessed to have her. Thanks Chelsea for all you do for our community and our especially our students!
Good Morning Dores!
Please review the adjunct calendar for any dates you have been assigned.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/29/24
Registration Thru Social Studies
Activities and Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Admin District Meeting - 10am
BBB vs Hollister
ADJUNCT: 3:30-7:30 Tickets Santora; Supervision 4:30-6:30 Guerrero, 7:30-8:30 Santora; Shot clock 6:45 Balch
Tuesday - 1/30
Registration Thru Social Studies
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3- 10:30
Attendance Meeting 12-2:30: Warner, Favela, Chavez-Botello, Velasquez out
Boys Soccer v PVHS: Warner Admin
Wednesday A Day - 1/31 ---
MAOS FT
PLC
Girls Soccer v Watsonville: Rodriguez Admin
Thursday - 2/1
Registration Thru Social Studies
Newton Off Site All Day
Girls Bball vs Alisal: Lombardi Admin
ADJUNCT: 5-7:30 Tickets Lombardi; 5-7pm Supervision de Leuw; 7-9 Supervision Hartfelt
Friday - 2/2 -
Admin Meeting 8-10am
Registration Thru Social Studies
Girls Soccer vs Alisal -- Admin Ahrenstorff
Boys Bball @ Carmel -- Admin Warner
Drama Production: The Wolves 7:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm Ticket Sales - Fleming
Saturday - The Wolves 7:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm Ticket Sales - Fleming
Sunday - The Wolves 2pm
ADJUNCT: 1pm Ticket Sales - Abreu
Staff Shout Out:
I want to give a collective thank you to our Community Liaisons Jorge Favela and David Correia for the hard work they do, day in and day out, to keep kids on track and to give them wise counsel. They do some of the most difficult work on campus and it can sometimes not get the attention it deserves, therefore I felt it fitting to recognize them. We are definitely stronger and students are assuredly more successful due to your efforts! Thank you Jorge and David!
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/22/24
Registration Thru PE/ROTC All Day
Teacher Planning Meeting 3:45-5pm
Boys Soccer @RSJHS. Xavier Admin
Tuesday - 1/23 - TOREADOR SHADOW DAY
AMP FT SF MOMA
Registration Thru PE/ROTC All Day
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3- 10:30
Girls Soccer vs RSJHS
Girls Basketball vs NSHS
ADJUNCT: Tickets 4:30-7:30 Platt: Supervision 5-7pm Petersen Admin: Nikki & Steven
FAFSA Workshop 5:30pm in Cafe
Wednesday B Day - 1/24 --- FLEX
Newton Out for BOM: 8-1pm
Boys Soccer @ Salinas -- Xavier Admin
Wrestling @ Hollister
Thursday - 1/25
Chelsea and Xavier off campus, AP Meeting until 1:00
Registration Thru PE/ROTC All Day
Girls Soccer vs Salinas
BBB @ Salinas -- Admin Tom
Friday - 1/26 -
SPANISH FT - SF MOMA
Admin Meeting 8-10am
Registration Thru PE/ROTC All Day
Boys Soccer vs Soledad -- Admin Chelsea
JV Wrestling @ Sand Jose Invitational
Drama Production: The Wolves 7:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm Ticket Sales - Abreu
Saturday - The Wolves 7:30pm
ADJUNCT: 6:30pm Ticket Sales - Fleming
Sunday - The Wolves 2pm
ADJUNCT: 1pm Ticket Sales - Rios
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you so much to Renee Mondragon for her help in making the 10th Annual CTE & Elective Fair a resounding success! She has continued to prove herself as a massive asset to the CTE programs and our entire school! Thank you Renee for bringing such positivity to our programs and for helping them run so smoothly! You have created incredible opportunities and made our CTE team's jobs so much easier.
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Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/15/24
MLK HOLIDAY
Tuesday - 1/16
STAR TESTING IN ENGLISH AND MATH
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3- 10:30
Boys Soccer @ King City
Wednesday A Day - 1/17
CTE & Elective Fair - Harmon Gym
Newton off Site 8-1pm
Senior Portraits Make-ups All Day
PLC room 20
Girls Soccer vs ALVZ
Girls BB vs Alvarez
ADJUNCT: Tickets 4:30-7:30 Platt: Supervision 5-7pm Chopyk, 7-9pm Hartfelt, Admin: Nikki & Steven
Wrestling vs North Salinas
Adjunct: Tickets 4-7pm Lester Guzman
Thursday - 1/18
STAR TESTING IN MATH AND ENGLISH
Newton off site 8-1pm
Senior Portraits Make-ups All Day
Boys Soccer vs Palma, Admin- Xavier
DILT 3:35-6pm at DSC
Friday - 1/19 -
Admin Meeting 8-10am
Senior Portraits Make-ups All Day (TBD)
BBB vs Palma:
ADJUNCT: Tickets 3:30-7:30pm Santora; Supervision 4:30-6:30pm Kerchner, 6:30-8:30pm Abreu; Shot clock 6:45- Childs Admin: Newton
Staff Shout Out:
Huge Shout-out to Liz Laschiver and Sherry de Leuw for using the positive points tool in Minga since our PD. They are rewarding students for doing all the things we want to see from our Toreadores! Thank you for your efforts and commitment to PBIS.
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 1/8/23
Activities/Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Tuesday - 1/9
ILT- 8:30
PBIS Tier 1- 10:30
MTSS coaching- 2:30
Girls BB vs Watsonville
ADJUNCT: Tickets 4:30-7:30 Platt: Supervision 5-7pm Grainger, 7-9pm Powell Admin: Ahrenstorff
Girls Soccer vs Watsonville
Wednesday A Day - 1/10
Cresta on site
MAOS FT to UCSC
Boys Soccer @PV
Wrestling @ Alisal
Thursday - 1/11
PBIS Training all Day: Warner, Stubblefield, Correia, Fowler
Girls Soccer @ Alisal
BBB vs Carmel:
ADJUNCT: Tickets 3:30-7:30pm Santora; Supervision 4:30-6:30pm Friedman, 6:30-8:30pm Almaraz; Shot clock 6:45- Besaw Admin: Lombardi and Newton
Friday - 1/12 -
Admin Meeting 8-10am
IB Training all day - Newton, Schupp, Chandler, Platt, Santora, Castello, Fowler, Pina, Gustavo, Lombardi, Schaffer
Admin Meeting
REMINDER: STAR TESTING BEGINS TUESDAY 1/16 for B DAY CLASSES
Staff Shout Out:
Great first week! I appreciate the manner in which we approached the all day PD together and way we came together to have honest conversations with one another about our teaching, our students and our time, therefore to start the semester I wanted to shout out the entire team. Making this place the sanctuary for kids we all hope it to be starts with our staff. If we want to see what the student culture is, all we have to do is watch the adult culture, and I am incredibly encouraged because of the way our adults are committed to our students. Thank you for all you do and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Good Morning Dores!
Finals Week! It is crunch time! Thank you for pushing our students to be their best! Please review the finals schedule.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 12/11 - A Day Finals
Activities/Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Admin District meeting - 10:20
Tuesday - 12/12- A-day Finals
Antonio on site 10-12pm
Promotion Runthrough Admin Mtg 1pm
BBB @ PG
GBB @ Notre Dame
Wednesday B Day - 12/13
ILT - 8:30
MTSS Meeting 10am
Boys Soccer @ North County
Cresta on site
Wrestling @ Gonzales
Thursday - 12/14 GRADES DUE
GBB @ Carmel
Early Graduation in the Theater - 2:30
Friday - 12/15 -
Staff Holiday Party @ Xavier's after school
Girls Soccer @ Santa Cruz
Saturday - 12/9
Boys Soccer vs Watsonville
Staff Shout Out:
Congratulations to the entire Art Department and AMP team for the AMP Gala last night! It was an incredible showcase and proved very successful across the arts spectrum including the newest performances by our Guitar group! Thank you for all you do for kids and for representing our school!
Also, Jessica Kim continues to impress with the Dance program and her Winter Dance concert. The growth and focus of our students is evident and they never cease to blow us away. Great job organizing so many students of varying levels! Thank you Ms. Kim!
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Good Morning Dores!
Finals Week! It is crunch time! Thank you for pushing our students to be their best!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 12/11 -
Activities/Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Staff Meeting: 3:40
Tuesday - 12/12-
ILT - 8:30
PBIS T2 Mtg: 10:30
Boys Soccer vs. Anzar
Boys Basketball vs. Seaside
Adjunct: T: 3:30 - 7:30 Platt, S: 4:30 - 6:30 Sowinski, 6:30 - 8:30 Freedman, Shot Clock 6:45 Balch
Dance Concert: 6:30
Adjunct: T: 5:45 - 7:45 Laschiver, Schupp
Wednesday B Day - 12/13
Office Staff Meeting - 8:45
Counseling Meeting - 10:00
Dance Concert: 6:30
Adjunct: T: 5:45 - 7:45 Welch, Mitchell
Thursday - 12/7
Tom Off Site All Day
AMP & Vocal Arts Gala - 5:00
Girls Basketball @ Santa Cruz
Friday - 12/8 - GRADING WINDOW OPENS
Admin Meeting 8:00
Girls Soccer vs. Soledad
Boys Soccer @ Carmel
Staff Shout Out:
With the college application windown closing, we want to give a huge shout out and congratulations to Luis Sanabia for surviving!!!! Hundreds of students are fighting for Luis' time on a daily basis, and he keeps it all together meeting everyone's needs. I am super thankful for all you do Luis! You're making it happen for students!
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I just want to say thank you for all you do and I hope you have a wonderful holiday break! Thanksgiving is such a great time, but it is also a time for reflection, especially considering all the things for which we can hold gratitude. I appreciate you all and wish you a solid time of rest as the remainder of the semester is going to fly by with only two weeks of instruction remaining upon return.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 11/27 -
Activities/Athletics Meeting - 8:30
Planning Meeting: 3:40-5pm
Tuesday - 11/28 -
Mr. Newton Off Site For PCAL Board of Managers
Science FT- Abreu's Classes
Social Studies Pull Out
ILT - 8:30
PBIS T1 Mtg: 10:30
Wednesday B Day - 11/29
MAOS - Field Trip to Chabot
Girls Soccer vs SVHS
Girls Bball vs MVC
ADJUNCT- Tickets 3:30-7:30 Platt; Supervision 5-7pm Chopyk; Supervision 7-9pm Rago
Thursday - 11/30
AMP FT- UC Berkley
MPC Registration Day - Seniors
CTE Powell - CSUMB FT
Friday - 12/1
Ms. Warner off site at 2pm
Boys Soccer vs Livingston 3:30
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Mr. Wright for continuing to push our ERWC students' thinking! I recently held a student panel for my FLEX and I asked what students' favorite classes were, and one young lady enthusiastically said her ERWC 11th grade class with Mr. Wright. She explained it is her favorite because of the way he makes the content very interesting and fun. That is a tough subject to make come alive, so I wanted to shout out Mr. Wright for making material relevant and meaningful! Thanks for the hard work you do for students!
One more week until our Fall Break! It is imperative we find ways to keep students engaged and focused to the best of our ability. We will only have two weeks before finals upon our return so if there is work students could be getting caught up on during break please be sure to get that to them. Friday will wrap up the week with our International Festival. Join students in the COS, Quad, and Mall to watch performances, enjoy international foods, and play some fun games!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 11/13 -
Xavier Out All Day
SPARC Field Trip To Sonoma State
Tuesday - 11/14 -
Xavier Out All Day
ILT - 8:30
PBIS T1 Mtg: 10:30
Wednesday B Day - 11/15
Xavier Out All Day
MAOS 9th grade FT- Cannery Row
Gear Up Field Trip to Santa Clara
Thursday - 11/16 - GRADES DUE
Xavier Out All Day
Warner Off Campus All Day
Newton Off Campus 1-3:30pm
AMP Board Meeting 6pm
Boys Basketball Sportsmanship Game 7pm
Adjunct - 6:30-8:30- Haggerty (Tickets), Platt (Supervision), Besaw (Shot clock)
Cyrano Performances
Adjunct: 6:30-7:30- Abreu (Tickets)
Friday - 11/17
Xavier Out All Day
International Festival @ Lunch: Modified Bell Schedule
Warner Off Site 12:30
Football @ Soquel 7pm
Cyrano Performance 7pm:
Adjunct: 6:30-7:30- Fleming (Tickets)
Saturday
Cyrano Performance 7pm:
Adjunct: 6:30-7:30- Rios (Tickets)
Sunday
Cyrano Performances:
Adjunct: 1pm- Fleming (Tickets)
Staff Shout Out:
Alicia Welch has directed yet another stellar performance of Cyrano! If you have time to come watch our students and Alicia in action, you wont be disappointed! Great job Alicia!
Good Morning Dores! 11/6-11/10
It is a short week with the Veteran's Day Holiday Friday. Also, progress reports are going to be due soon so please make sure to enter assessment grades! Have a great weekend Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 11/6 -
Activities and Athletics - 8:30
AVID 11/12 Field Trip to UC Merced
Staff Meeting
Tuesday - 11/7 -
ILT - 8:30
PBIS Tier 2/3 - 10:30
AMP Pull Outs - All Day
Math 1 Pull Out
Mr. Rodriguez off campus in the afternoon
Wednesday B Day - 11/8
MAOS Meeting - 8am in Room 20
Counseling Meeting - 10am
Cresta McIntosh on site at 8:30
School Site Council - 4pm
Thursday - 11/9
Mr. Newton off campus
8th grade Informational Night - 6 - 7pm
Grade Window Opens
Friday - 11/10
Holiday - No School
Football Game TBD
Robotics in Madera - Go DORES!
Football TBD
Cyrano Performance Begins
Staff Shout Out:
Sally Chopyk has been doing an incredible job leading the SPED department in curriculum planning as well as working with the full IEP team to manage initials and current case loads. Always a voice of calm, our students are lucky to have you Sally!
It is almost the halfway point of the 2nd quarter and the weather has definitely turned a bit colder. I am looking forward to a great theme week with Halloween and the Battle of the Bay, and I hope you get in the festive mood and participate in the theme days as well, especially Monday's that includes dressing like the students! Thanks for all you do Green Machine Staff! Happy Friday!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 10/30 - Teachers and Students Dress Opposite Day - Mismatch Monday
Mr. Rodriguez off campus
8:30-10:00am Athletics/Activities Meeting
10:20 Admin Meeting
Tuesday - 10/31 - Halloween - Wear Your Costumes! - Trick or Treat Tuesday
Mr. Rodriguez off campus
AMP FT to SJSU
8:30am ILT
10:20am IB Meeting
PBIS Tier 2 - 10:30 in Conference Room
Lunch time Halloween Costume Contest
Wednesday A Day- Barbie vs. Ken - Dress like the Characters
MAOS FT to Oakland Zoo
Office Staff Meeting 8:45
10:00am Counseling Meeting
Antonio Garcia on campus at 1:15
PLC - Begin in Room 20
Thursday - BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Moms
Biotechnology FT to Exploratorium
CTE/ART FT to Carmel HS
Leadership FT to Salinas
Night Battle of the Bay Rally - 7 - 9pm in Randall
Friday - Battle of the Bay Green and Gold Friday
8:00am Admin Meeting
Academic Coaches Meeting - 8:30am
Union Rep meeting with Mr. Newton - 2pm
Football @ Seaside High - Park at Central Coast High School for exclusive MHS entrance
Staff Shout Out:
Shout out to Ms. McMercury, Ms. Tonkin, Mr. Woods, Mr. Nicholson, and Ms. Ahrenstorff as they are spending their time and energy showcasing Monterey High School to incoming 9th graders from the local feeder Middle Schools. This is another night away so I appreciate them working hard to represent the Green Machine!
10/23-10/27
Next week are Parent - Teacher Conferences so we will have short days Tuesday through Thursday. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with families, especially those with students who need extra attention or interventions.
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 10/23
8:30-10:00am Athletics/Activities Meeting
10:20 Admin Meeting
3:40-5pm Planning Meeting - Start with your department then break into planning groups
PIQE 5 - 8:30
Tuesday - 10/24 Parent Teacher Conference LIVE in classrooms
8:30am ILT
10:20am IB Meeting
Volleyball Senior Night vs Watsonville
ADJUNCT: Axelrod
6-8pm Drug Awareness Night
Wednesday - 10/25 Parent Teacher Conference Virtual Evening
10:00am Counseling Meeting
PK on campus visiting classrooms - 11 - 12:30pm
Thursday - 10/26 Parent Teacher Conference Virtual after school
Assistant Principals Academy - 8:30 - 1pm
Friday - 10/27
Xavier off campus
8:00am Admin Meeting
Football vs. Alvarez @ MPC
Adjunct: 4:00 - 6:00 Tickets: Wright, Jenkins, Sandweiss
4:30 - 6:30 Supervision: Petersen, Fowler, McMercury
5:55 - 7:55 Tickets: Sowinski, Ramirez, Almaraz
6:25 - 8:25 Supervision: Childs, Haggerty, Hertlein
6:00 - 8:00 Supervision: Mitchell, Holmes, Chandler
Staff Shout Out:
Huge shout out to Liz Laschiver for her work with our EL students as we had 10 students redesignate fluent English proficient (RFEP)! This is a huge deal for our students as it is a culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people, especially the students themselves! Thank you for all you do Liz!
Also, the Great Shakeout earthquake drill was a huge success. Thank you staff for your organization and commitment to our school. You don't have to get ready if you stay ready! Go Dores!
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Good Morning Dores! October 16th-20th
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 10/16
Youth Truth Survey in All ELA
8:30-10:00am Athletics/Activities Meeting
10:20 Admin Meeting
PIQE in Room 20 - 6pm
Field Hockey vs. Salinas 3pm
Tuesday - 10/17
BLOOD DRIVE ALL DAY IN HARMON
Youth Truth Survey in All ELA
8:30am ILT
10:20am IB Meeting
PBIS Meeting: Warner, Fowler, Ahrenstorff, Castello, Velasquez, Kirkland, Stubblefield, Correia off campus all day for PBIS Training
Department Chair Meeting 3:45pm in Room 27
Wednesday - 10/18
10:00am Counseling Meeting
Antonio Garcia on campus 10:30 - 12:30pm
Elliot and Hazdovac off campus 1:30
School Site Council 4pm
Thursday - 10/19
Great Shakeout - 9:05
Newton off campus until 1pm
Field Hockey Senior Night
Friday - 10/20
8:00am Admin Meeting
Saturday - 10/21
Football vs Aptos
Adjunct:
10:30-12:30: Tickets- Holmes, Emperador, Almaraz
11-1pm: Supervision- Neves, Chandler, Pace
12:25-2:25: Tickets - Guzman, Goldman, Ramirez
12:55-2:55: Supervision- Sandweiss, Fowler, Pace
2:25-4:25: Supervision- Neves, Wang, Powell
Staff Shout Out:
Big thanks to Julie Gonzales! Julie has had a lot thrown at her as of late, and she continues to handle it all with grace, diligence and a smile. Personally I would be lost without her but I also know that so many of our programs and employees would be in the same boat. Julie, thank you for all of your hard work and your commitment to our students!
Good Morning Dores! Last week of the quarter! It went extremely fast and I know that everyone is ready for the break; it is well deserved!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - October Break 10/2
Tuesday - October Break 10/53
Wednesday - October Break 10/4
Thursday - October Break 10/5
Volleyball vs Stevenson JV @ 5:00, V @ 6:00
Adjunct: Rago, 4:45, Valle 5:45
Friday - October Break 10/6
Saturday - 10/7
Football Adjunct vs. Hollister
10:30 - 12:30 - Tickets: De Leuw, Holmes, Aguilar
11 - 1 - Supervision: Coyne, Feldman, Almaraz
12:25 - 2:25 - Tickets: Balch, Goldman, McMercury
12:55 - 2:55 - Supervision: Royster, Pace, Wang
2:25 - 4:25 - Feldman, Coyne, Nicholson
First Week of Second Quarter
Monday - 10/9
Ms. Warner off campus
8:30-10:00am Athletics/Activities Meeting
Staff Meeting in Room 20
Tuesday -10/10
Suicide Prevention Presentation to be given in all 11-12th grade classes 7th period.
8:30am ILT
10:20am IB Meeting
10:30am - PBIS Tier 2 Meeting
Flag Football vs. King City - 4 - 6pm
Wednesday -
10:00am Counseling Meeting
1:00-3:30pm- Ms. Elliott and Mr. Hazdovac off site
IB Evaluation Meeting - 3:30pm
Thursday - Senior Portraits 9/28
Mr. Rodriguez off campus until 10am
Friday -
8:00am Admin Meeting
Football @ Salinas
Staff Shout Out:
Thank you to Jessica Powell!!! Ms. Powell returned to MHS this year and has done an incredible job of stabilizing the Sports Medicine classes and helping get our athletic training program off the ground and running. She has been instrumental in helping out our athletic teams and has brought a lot of fun and excitement to the Kinesiology/Sport Med Pathway. Thank you for all you do Ms. Powell!
Good Morning Dores! Last week of the quarter! It went extremely fast and I know that everyone is ready for the break; it is well deserved!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - Senior Portraits 9/25
8:30-10:00am Athletics/Activities Meeting
Tuesday - 9/26
Suicide Prevention Presentation to be given in all 11-12th grade classes 7th period.
8:30am ILT
10:20am IB Meeting
10:30am - PBIS Tier 2 Meeting
Wednesday - B Day FLEX 9/27
AMP Field Trip to de Young
8:00 -12:00pm - Newton Out
10:00am Counseling Meeting
1:00-3:30pm- Ms. Elliott and Mr. Hazdovac off site
Volleyball vs Alisal FR @ 4:00, JV @ 5:00, V @ 6:00
Adjunct: 3:45 - 5:45 Pace, 5:45 - 7:45 Rago
Thursday - Senior Portraits 9/28
GRADES DUE: End Of Day (EOD)
SpEd Pull Out
Tennis vs. York
Friday - Senior Portrait 9/29
8:00am Admin Meeting
Staff Shout Out:
Homecoming Week and a parade can be massively stressful for any music teacher, and it was Dr. Ton's first opportunity with MHS and he did an amazing job with our students! The parade was safe, organized and well done and the game continued on the great trajectory! Thank you Bill for all you do for students and for all the hard work in organizing your part of the Homecoming events!
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 9/18:
8:30-10:00 Athletics/Activities Meeting
10:20 - Secondary HS Leader Meeting
3:40 - Staff Planning Meeting
Tuesday - Senior Portraits
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
10:30 - PBIS Tier 2 Meeting
10:30 - Safety Walkthrough with Admin (Monterey PD will be on campus)
Math Department Pull Out All Day
Girls Volleyball vs. Alvarez 4, 5 and 6
Adjunct - Grainger 3:45 - 5:45, Hartfelt 5:45 - 7:45
Wednesday - A DAY (Early Release)
Tom Off Campus at PCAL Board of Managers
MAOS Berkeley Field Trip
10:00 Counseling Meeting
1-3:30- Ms. Elliott and Mr. Hazdovac off site
PLC will begin in Room 20
Thursday - Senior Portraits
STAR Testing in Social Studies and ELA Classes all day
IB Visual Art Field Trip to DeYoung Museum in SF All Day
8:00 - 1:00 AP Principals Leadership Academy - DSC
MAOS Juniors Field Trip to Cal Poly
Mr. Favela out all day for Truancy Meetings
Field Hockey vs. Salinas 4 and 5:15
Friday - Senior Portraits
STAR Testing in Social Studies and ELA Classes all day
8:00 Admin Meeting
Football at Palma
Girls Volleyball Tournament at Harbor High School
Staff Shout Out:
Huge shoutout to Lyanne Abreu! Lyanne has rolled right into Monterey from outside the area and quickly become someone upon whom students can rely for energy and consistency. She has many of our freshmen twice (Bio and Freshmen Seminar) and we all know how taxing that can be! We are so appreciative of your efforts and positive attitude with many of our most resistant and vulnerable students. You are crushing! Go Dores!
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week: Homecoming Week
Monday - 9/11: Flag Day
8:30-10:00 Athletics/Activities Meeting
2:00 Support Staff Photo
Tuesday - 9/12: Tacky Tourist
Jorge off site all day for Truancy
MAOS 10th grade FT
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
10:30 PBIS T1 Mtg
Wednesday - 9/13: World Peace (Tie Dye)
Jorge off site all day for truancy
AMP FT
8:00 - 12:00 PCAL Athletic Directors meeting: Crystal off campus
10:00 Counseling Meeting
1-3:30- Minnie and Tony off site
12-1 Boosters Audit (all Admin)
Thursday - 9/14: Travel Day (travel outfit and suitcase)
8:00 - 1:00 Principals Leadership Academy - Tom off Campus
Mind and Body Group 4-5:30 on track (all welcome)
5:30 - 6:30 ELAC Meeting (Virtual)
Friday - 9/15: Green and Gold
Xavier off campus all day
8:00 Admin Meeting
3:00 Homecoming Parade (Slightly modified bell schedule)
Football vs. MVC @ MPC JV 4:00, Varsity 7:00
Adjunct: Tickets - 4:00 - 6:00 Hertlein, Chandler, Goza; 5:55 - 7:55 Ramirez, Goza, Lester Guzman
Adjunct: Supervision - 4:30 - 6:30 Wright, Fowler, Friedman; 6:25 - 8:25 Querimit, Royster, Wang; 8:00 - 10:00 Feldman, Holmes, Fowler
Saturday - 9/16
Homecoming Dance
Adjunct: 6:30-10:30pm Desimone, Woods, Goldman, Nicholson, Guerrero, Emperador
Staff Shout Out:
Shout out to Ms. Desimone for listening to students' concerns and doing her part to call out inappropriate language and the use of hateful derogatory speech when she witnesses it. Let's all join her in shining a light on these situations inorder to make our campus a better place.
September 4 - 8
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - Holiday 9/4
Tuesday - 9/5
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
10:30 PBIS T2/3 Mtg
3:35 Staff Meeting
Wednesday - Picture Retake Day 9/6
8:45 Office Staff Meeting
10:00 Counseling Meeting
4pm School Site Council
PLC- start in room 20
Thursday - Picture Retake Day 9/7
4/5/6pm Girls VB vs Gonzales
Adjunct: Tickets/Supervision- 4:30-6:30 Axelrod, 6-8pm Kim
Friday - 9/8
8:00 Admin Meeting
3:45pm End Grading Period Celebration - Place TBD
Staff Shout Out:
We have been blessed with the addition of another Mental Health Therapist to help alleviate the massive lift of meeting all of our students' needs with which Minnie Elliott has been engaged. Tony Hazdovac has quickly enriched our student experience and our staff culture, and along with Minnie's commitment, our students are being met with positivity and a constructive, listening ear. Thank you to both Minnie and Tony for being so great and such a integral part of the GREEN MACHINE!!!!!
August 28-September 1
August 28-September 1
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 28th
8:30 Activities & Athletics Meeting
10:20 - 11:30 Districtwide Admin Meeting
Tuesday - 29th
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
Wednesday - 30th B Day FLEX
10:00 Counseling Meeting
11:20 - 12:15 FLEX
Antonio on Campus
VB vs PG 4:00 Fresh, 5:00 JV, 6:00 Varsity
Adjunct: 3:45 5:45- Schaeffer; 5:45-7:45 - Nolan
Thursday - 30st
8:30-1pm Warner & Rodriguez off campus at AP Academy
Back to School Night 5:00 - 7:15
Friday - 1st
8:00 Admin Meeting
10:15-11:15 Dr. Ross PBIS chat
Staff Shout Out:
David Correia has been doing a great job adjusting to his new home here at MHS. You can already feel the change as he foster popsitive relationships with students. Great job David, looking forward to many more sucesses in the future.
Week: August 21-25
Week: August 21-25
Good Morning Dores!
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 21st
8:30 Activities & Athletics Meeting
3:35-5pm- Staff Meeting Rm 20 - MINGA training
7pm VB Sportsmanship Game
Adjunct 6:30 - Herrera & Kim
Tuesday - 22nd
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
Wednesday - 23rd
10:00 Counseling Meeting
1:30-3:30 All Counselors off site
2:20- 3:45 PLC
Thursday -
8:30-1pm Newton off campus at Principals Academy
Friday -
8:00 Admin Meeting
8-12pm Newton off site
9:00 District Admin Meeting
10:15-11:15 Mrs. McIntosh on campus
4pm & 7pm Football @ MPC
Adjunct: Voluntary Meeting at Lunch to go over expectations for adjunct supervision/tickets
Tickets: 4-6pm Zaragoza, Swartz, Feldman; Supervision 4:30-6:30 Royster, Coyne, Pace
Tickets: 5:55-7:55pm Nicholson, Emperador, Wright; Supervision 6:25-8:25pm Haggerty, Abreu, Wang;
Supervision 8pm-10pm Goza, Holmes, Chandler
Staff Shout Out:
If you drive at all through Monterey, you've realized that it is Car Week, the largest car show and auction in the world. This also means it is a ridiculously nutty and difficult time for Robin Coyne as he coordinates student volunteers all week and puts in a ton of extra hours making sure the student learning experience is super in-depth and fun. Thank you for all that you do for our students Robin!!!! I want to see lots of pictures next week!
Good Morning Dores! August 14-18
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - 14th
Xavier off campus
8:30 Activities & Athletics Meeting
10:20 District Admin Meeting
Tuesday - 15th
8:30 ILT
10:20 IB Meeting
10:30 PBIS Tier 2
3:40 Department Chair meeting
Wednesday - 16th
10:00 Counseling Meeting
11:20 - 11:50 FLEX - Remain in 6th period
11:50 - 12:15 FLEX - Club Rush
Thursday - 17th
Tom off campus
10:00 Truancy Meeting
All Day Into Lit Training
All Day AMP Retreat
Friday - 18th
8:00 Admin Meeting
3:30 Football Scrimmage @ Palma
Staff Shout Out:
Huge shout-out to Annie Jenkins! She has done an incredible job starting the year in a high pressure position and has worked hard to keep systems smooth after the transition into a new job. Annie, you are super appreciated and valued!
Good Morning Dores! August 7-11
The following are the events for next week:
Monday - WOW Week Cont.
8:30 Activities & Athletics Meeting
Athletic Tryouts Begin
Behavior Expectations Presentation in Individual and Societies All Day by Admin
English class chromebook pick up
Tuesday - WOW Week Cont.
ILT @ 8:30
IB Meeting 10:15
Behavior Expectations Presentation in Individual and Societies All Day by Admin
English class chromebook pick up
Wednesday -
1:30 Community Liaisons off site
Thursday -
2pm SPARC Meeting
Friday -
Admin Meeting 8am
Staff Shout Out:
Steven Pina has been working overtime getting Minga ready to roll and also planned a great First Friday we get to celebrate today! Steven, we are super appreciative of all you do for our school community! Go Dores!
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