Mission Bay High School Buc Bulletin

Week of April 15th 

General Announcements

The last progress report of the year - P4 Term ends this Friday.  Check your grades in Powerschool and Canvas, check in with your teachers, take advantage of ACES.  Progress reports will be emailed to families via Digital Document Delivery by next Friday, April 26th. 

MATH and SCIENCE TUTORING at ACES

We have amazing tutors from the University of California San Diego who specialize in all levels of Math and Science available to help you every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning from 7:30 - 8:30 in the Library! 

SBAC Testing for Juniors this week: Monday 4/15 - Friday, 4/19 Periods 2/6 and 3/7. 

Bring your fully CHARGED school-issued laptop, headphones and charging cord every day! 

Testing location based on Last Name:

 

As we kickoff testing season with the SBAC and then move in to AP and IB testing, please take care of you.  According to the JED Foundation, engaging in “me-time” activities reduces stress hormones and promotes mental relaxation. 


Here are a few things you can try to help you manage academic stress: 

https://jedfoundation.org/resource/tips-for-managing-academic-stress/ 

Congratulations to the MB Academic League team for their quarter-finals victory last Thursday. They play in the Semi-Finals this Thursday night at 7:00.


 

Did you know that the Schoolyard Dash 5K is next Sunday, April 21st? By volunteering at the event, you can get credit for Saturday School or towards your community service hours! 

And for those in a MBHS student club, you can get community service hours by sharing information about your group after the race from 9 am - 11 am. 

Find out more at www.fopbss.org/schoolyard-dash

Join us on Sunday, April 21, 2024, for the 8th Annual Schoolyard Dash 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run!

Run, walk, or just enjoy the morning at beautiful De Anza Cove at Mission Bay. The 5K run/walk benefits Pacific Beach Middle School and Mission Bay High School through the joint parent-teacher organization, Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools (FOPBSS). Register here today!

Congressional Art Competition -  The annual Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in the 50th Congressional District.  The winning artwork will be proudly displayed in our nation’s Capitol for one year. Learn how to apply here: https://scottpeters.house.gov/art-competition 

 

Key Details for the 2024 Art Competition:


If you have questions about the competition or submission guidelines, please reach out to Ashley Morrison or Codi Vierra at 858-455-5550 or via email at Ashley.Morrison@mail.house.gov or Codi.Vierra@mail.house.gov. (Note: Our office will be closed this week beginning Tuesday 03/12/24, reopening on Monday, 03/18/24.)

Young Life Meeting location has been changed this week due to SBAC testing.  The meeing location this Thursday is the Little Theatre (next to the music room)

This week is Wellness Week.  There are many activities happening all week in your classrooms and around campus.  Please check out the Wellness Fair in the weedpatch on Thursday at lunch!   Look for more information in Canvas. 

The Post-High School Transition Fair will be held on April 15th, 4:30-6:30 pm, at Lincoln High School. All Students, Families, and Staff are welcome! The goal of this event provide information, support, ideas, and opportunities to all of our high school staff, students, and families for life after high school. 

*Explore options and supports for after High School

*Over 50 education, career-training, & community-based organizations attending

*Meet with potential employers or volunteer opportunities

*Services and programs for students with disabilities

Learn more and register Post-High School Transition Fair Website


ACES TUTORING - Get your grades in shape by going to ACES Tutoring in the library. We open at 7:30 before school and we close at 5:00 after school and there are Mission Bay teachers in all subjects plus our ACES Style Peer tutors to help with any of your subjects.


IB Learner Profile for April - RISK-TAKERS

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

ASB Announcements

Spring Pep Rally is Friday, April 26!!!

Mark your calendars for the Spring Pep Rally. This is our final pep rally of the year and we look forward to celebrating the final push to summer. Be sure to check instagram @mb_bucs for Pep Rally Theme and Spirit Week updates! 

The pep rally will begin at 12:35pm and will end at lunch. Juniors and Seniors enter the gym at the doors by the PE blacktop. Freshmen enter at the door closest to the stadium (southwest door) and Sophomores enter through the main entrance at the bus loop. 


Spring Stagecoach Spirit Week April 22-26:

Mon, April 22: USA USA USA! Wear all your red, white and blue.

Tues, April 23: BBQ Dad- let's see what you can cook up in those jorts and white New Balances

Wed, April 24: Demin Day- everyone loves a Canadian Tuxedo

Thurs, April 25: Camo Day- wait, I can't see you!

Fri, April 26: Western Day- Yee Haw Buc-a-roos


LINK CREW APPLICATION IS LIVE and DUE APRIL 26:

Link Crew is MB's Freshmen Mentor Program!

 Attention Class of 2025-2026 (and some exceptional Class of 2027 members)!!!
 We are looking for energetic, positive mentors to lead activities at Freshmen Orientation on Mon, Aug 5.
 Here is our summer schedule:
 Wed, July 31 1pm-4pm (be flexible and allow for an extra hour if needed)
 Mon, Aug 5 7am-3pm (lunch provided)

 

TBD: Freshman Tailgate (before home football game)

 ALL DATES ARE MANDATORY

 If you are interested and eligible (2.0 GPA and CPA) complete THIS APPLICATION by Fri, April 26 and receive a Link Crew t-shirt!!! Late applications may be accepted but space and a shirt will not be guaranteed.

 

Be sure to check your email regularly and join our Link Crew Band Page IMMEDIATELY upon being accepted (link will be sent via email) 

Link Crew is a great opportunity and looks fantastic on college and job applications!!!

Senior Announcements

Prom ticket sales will start on April 8, 2024 everyday during lunch 

 Prom ticket sales will stop on May 3, 2024

 Prices will start at $95

 On April 22, 2024 prices will go up. 

 You will not be able to purchase a ticket if you are not on the VIP list.

 If you are eligible to purchase a ticket but then lose VIP, there will be no refunds. 

Seniors: Many of you still have overdue materials. Please stop in the library to see what you owe, or take a screenshot of this QR code and log in with your ID number and password. Thank you! - Ms. Hausman



Tell Your Parents

Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers in 2024 offered through a partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and medical and mental health experts with the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The next webinar is being held

April 24th 5:30PM - Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success

Presented by Katherine Nguyen William, PhD  with Spanish translation provided. 

See Flyer to rsvp English Espanol 


Our Music Business Work-Study Program professional concert series at Meraki Event Space and Lounge continues.  Our next concert will be April 25th featuring the MB musicians and Holly Hofmann.   

Concert/Dinner packages are available at www.merakiconcerts.com.  All proceeds go to support the MB Music Program!