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Week of December 8th

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Monday, 12/8 is an A day

Happening This Week

Monday, Dec 8th @ Lunch

Mission Bay High School is starting our first ever Girls Who Code Club!

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where students can join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world!

See flyer for details on our upcoming info session today (12/8) at lunch and for more information.

Winter Concert Series Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday, December 9th - Jazz Night featuring Swing Choir, Jazz Combo, Mambo Orchestra & The Preservationists

Wednesday, December 10th - Classical Night featuring Concert Choir, String Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra

For both events, doors open at 6:30pm and music starts at 7pm. $5 suggested donation at the door. Warm drinks and snack available.

For more information about Mission Bay Music visit the site.

Friday, December 12th at 6pm

Come to the Christmas Movie Night Fundraiser to support the MBHS Class of 2027!

Tickets will cost $10 per student and $15 per parent. Food and drinks will also be sold.

Attendees should bring warm blankets and warm clothes, since it will be held outside on the stadium field. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs.

This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome to come!

The movie will be Elf.

Saturday school will be held this Saturday, Dec 13th.

Reminder that all students must be on the VIP list to purchase Winter Formal Tickets on Jan 7th.

Use this chance to clear up any attendance issues. Sign up for Saturday School this week

TREAT is held everyday at lunch please report by 1:30 Students can make up a tardy in the auditorium with Mrs. Filamor or with a participating teacher.

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Summer Seminar - Opportunity for Seniors Now Open

Application for this five-day immersive visitation experience for rising high school seniors led by current Air Force Academcy cadets is open from 1 Dec 2025 to 15 Jan 2026.

The Summer Seminar application can be accessed through the Admissions website, www.academyadmissions.com.

USAFA experience in Colorado Springs, CO has three sessions:

- Session A: June 2-6, 2026 (In Person)

- Session B: June 8-12, 2026 (In Person)

- Session C: June 15-19, 2026 (In Person)

General Announcements

Semester 1 ends next Fri, Dec 19th. Your final Semester grades count in your cumulative high school GPA, appear on your transcript and are reported for college applications. Your Final Semester grades also determine your athletic eligibilty for Winter Sports.

Looking ahead, Thurs, Dec 18 and Fri, Dec 19 are minimum days for Finals.

Be sure to use these next 2 weeks to finish the term strong! Utilize ACES, TREAT, and supports offered by your teachers. You got this!

Book Drive

Help us recycle your gently used books at home and provide them to our local shelters, nursing facilities, and organizations like Books Thru Bars to promote access to textbooks, and leteracy in some under served areas. Together we can make a difference in someone's life!

Collection box is located in the Attendance Office.

We thank you kindly! 8th Grade Students Wilmer M and James L from PBMS

MBHS Winter Formal - February 7th!!!

ASB will be hosting a Winter Formal on Sat, Feb 7 from 7-10pm at The Music Box in Little Italy.

The venue has attendance restrictions so this dance WILL SELL OUT. Only 650 tickets will be sold!

Tickets will go on sale starting on Jan 7th at lunch.

Dance Contract and Dance FAQs

YOU MUST BE ON THE VIP LIST TO BUY A TICKET so be sure to clear up tardies and absences before Jan 7 so you don't miss your opportunity to attend this event.

Winter Spirit Week: Let's get into the holiday spirit with a Holiday Spirit Week Dec 15-19

Mon 12/15- Ugly Sweater Day

Tues 12/16- Cozy Winter Day (scarves, beanies, sweaters, cozy socks...)

Wed 12/17- Dress as your Fav Holiday Character

Thurs 12/18- Snow Day/White Out

Fri 12/19- PJ Day

Winter Holiday Lunch Activities: Join us in the Weedpatch Mon through Wed the week before break for holiday lunch activities including our Annual Friendship Tree decorating, gingerbread house building, gift wrapping contest and more.

Get ready to hit the field! Our MB Lacrosse kicks off the beginning of February , and we want YOU to be part of the action.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, this is your chance to learn, compete, and have fun along the way.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Whittenberg @missionbaylaxsd@gmail.com

Rhizome is a nonpartisan, student-led nonprofit that builds youth leadership and civic power rooted in community, meaning, and long-term change. They will be located in the Weed Patch during our Trades Fair on Dec. 5th, for anyone who wants more information about the Civic Service Fellowship that is due on January 1, 2026.

The Civic Service Fellowship is open to high school students who want to strengthen their leadership, build civic skills, make tangible change in their communities, gain service hours, mentorship, and receive letters of recommendations . Fellows work in teams (“Chapters”) to design and run Youth Voice Campaigns, Community Empowerment Events, and voter education drives, all centered around nonviolent, nonpartisan ideas they care deeply about.

Students don’t need prior organizing or leadership experience, but encouraged— Rhizome provides training, mentorship, and peer support so anyone can lead, reflect, and take action. The organization is deeply committed to power-sharing: Fellows vote on key decisions, including Rhizome’s vision, goals, and leadership.

Submit a short film to the Directing Change Film Contest – Entries Due March 1, 2026

Use your storytelling skills and creativity to make a difference by creating a short film for the Directing Change Program & Film Contest. Submit a film about mental health, suicide prevention, or substance use, to inspire hope, support and positive change in your community. Entries are due March 1, 2026 – cash prizes up to $1,000 and statewide recognition available for winning films. More details can be found on the Directing Change website. Full Contest Details / Submit Online

Submit art to the Hope and Justice Contest – Entries due January 31, 2026

Use your story and creativity to help parents and adults understand what young people truly need. Create a film, podcast, artwork, or TikTok for the Hope & Justice Art and Film Contest for a chance to win prizes up to $300. Share what you wish adults knew about suicide warning signs, life as a young person, and supporting youth mental health. TikTok Challenge: Every TikTok submitted earns a $20 gift card and a chance at a $100 grand prize. Check out the flyer and submit your entry by January 31, 2026. More details are on the Hope & Justice website. Full Contest Details / Submit Online / See Flyer

Canvas Courses

San Diego Unified Information Classroom - Be sure to check out the San Diego Unified Informational Classroom on Canvas each week to learn all about upcoming student opportunities. If you have not yet joined the class, you can do so using this link: https://sandiegounified.instructure.com/enroll/W4XJAL

Counselor's Corner for your grade level - Your MBHS counselors have posted content specific to your grade level in your Counselor's Corner classroom - Stay informed and check for updates and opportunities every week!

SDUSD News for High School: The district also posts information specific for high school families - Check it out here:

High School (9th - 12th Grades) Information

As seen in the SDUSD News section on our school website.

Learn about 2025–26 First Interim Budget: Watch Video & Attend Meeting

San Diego Unified will present the 2025–26 First Interim Budget at the upcoming Board of Education meeting, with current projections showing a $47 million gap between expenses and revenue. To help families understand the challenges – including the ongoing underfunding of special education – and how the district is working to close the gap while keeping students at the center, Superintendent Fabi Bagula has released an explanatory video.

We invite you to participate in the budget process at an upcoming community meeting:

Working Together: What Our Community Should Know About the 2025–26 First Interim Budget Report

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Middle School Library
3838 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
Topics will include:
- Overview of the 2025–26 First Interim Budget
- Key financial priorities and challenges
- Opportunities for community input

Families are encouraged to attend, learn more about the district’s budget, ask questions, and share feedback.

At the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Board of Education meeting, San Diego Unified officials will present the 2025–26 First Interim Budget, with current projections showing the district facing a projected $47 million gap between expenses and revenue in the coming school year. District leaders are working on a plan to address this challenge while keeping students at the center of every decision.

For more information, please visit https://sdunified.info/budgetupdate.

ACES TUTORING - Open before and after school in the Library! Every Monday through Friday in the mornings from 7:30 - 8:30 and every Monday through Thursday in the afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00. We have teachers across all subject areas to help you!

TREAT is held everyday at lunch please report by 1:30 Students can make up a tardy in the auditorium with Mrs. Filamor or with a participating teacher.

Showing up matters. When you miss school, you miss out on learning, friends, and opportunities. Be present, stay on track, and remember: showing up today sets you up for success tomorrow.

Did you receive an attendance support plan? Please make sure you are following it and attending Saturday School and TREATs!

Food Banks

There are two primary providers of food resources in San Diego: Feeding San Diego and the San Diego Food Bank. They operate out of various locations around the city. Here are two links to find food near you. Simply input the zip code where you are and these locators will tell you where the nearest food banks are located, including days and hours of operation, and any other requirements.

It is important to note that food banks run out of food on distribution days. Families should arrive early with plenty of their own bags and a way to get the food back (ex: wagon or cart).

Feeding San Diego Distributions: https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/

San Diego Food Bank Distributions: https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/get-food/

Safe Parking

Youth in Transition is opening a district-partnered safe parking site. If you are a a family with a car who needs a place to stay, you can get referred by your counselor.

Tell Your Parents

Important Dates

Dec 18th & 19th - Minimum Days early release at 2pm
Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd - Winter Break NO SCHOOL Classes resume on Mon, Jan 5th
Wed, Jan 7th - Course Planning for 8th grade families (virtual)
Thurs, Jan 8th - 8th Grade Tour
Friday, Jan 9th - Semester 1 Report Cards will be delivered via email

POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL

Class Registration - Students and families can review class registration in your Parent Portal. Not available in mobile app.

Have you completed your Annual Forms and reviewed your student's information on file?

Forms

- - Federal Impact Aid Survey
  - Family Resource Guide - complete the one-question confirmation form
  - Universal Form (media release, technology use, discipline acknowledgement).
  - Complete forms for ALL of the children in your Parent Portal. These annual forms must be completed for each individual student.

Update Your Information