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Week of December 1st
Week of December 1st
This week’s BucTV Link https://youtu.be/OpfpOGytnWc
Monday, 12/1 is a B day
General Announcements
General Announcements
Mission Bay High School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Mr. John Bannon
Congratulations to our Coast Guard JROTC Teacher! Very well deserved!
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break and enjoyed time with familiy & friends near or far. This week begins the last 3 weeks of the Semester.
Semester 1 Classes end on 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 3 weeks to finish the term with all assignments turned in, review of the curriculum for test preparation and completion of all projects. Utilize ACES, TREAT, and supports offered by your teachers. You got this!
Reminder that all students must be on the VIP list to purchase Winter Formal Tickets on Jan 7th.
Saturday school will be held this Saturday, Dec 6th. 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.
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 Contracts and the pricing schedule will be available soon.
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.
12th graders -
If you are interested in City College's Business or Cosmetology program, sign up for the City College tour taking place on December 3rd.
QR codes to sign up are in the Wellness Center and outside Ms. Patterson's office. The tour is limited to 20 spots, so sign up today!
Are you looking to explore options other than college? We will be hosting our 1st Annual Trades Fair on December 5th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. @ the Weed Patch.
There will be various industries for you to discover. Scan the qr code, fill out the Google Form and you're in the drawing for an MBHS spirit prize! Don't miss out in getting to plan your future!
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.
Hey Bucs! Come support Mission Bay Drama Club in its winter production of When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors. Showtimes are 4pm and 7pm on December 5th in the auditorium. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5, and all proceeds go to supporting the club and its future productions.
Mission Bay High School is starting their 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 our flyer for details on our upcoming info session 12/8 at lunch and for more information.
Winter Concert Series
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.
Come to the Christmas Movie Night Fundraiser to support the MBHS Class of 2027.
December 12th at 6pm.
Tickets will cost $10 per student and $15 per parent. Food and drinks will also be sold.
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
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
Course Selections for Next Year in Powerschool
Students and families can find your class selections for next year in Powerschool under the Class Registration option on the the menu. This feature is not available in the mobile app.
9th Grade students will be working their counselors this month.
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 Website for High School: The district also posts information specific for high school families - Check it out here:
High School (9th - 12th Grades) Information
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
Tell Your Parents
Important Dates
Dec 1st - FOPBSS Holiday Fundraiser at Green Gardens Nursery
Dec 3rd - Late Start Day / BLT and SSC monthly meetings starting at 7:30am
Dec 18th & 19th - Minimum Days early release at 2pm
Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd - Winter Break NO SCHOOL Classes resume on Mon, Jan 5th.
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
Review Demographics, Address, Contacts, and Additional Information (questions specific for high school students) Not available in mobile app.
Need help? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact agriffin@sandi.net.
Interested families are invited to join us for a School Tour on Thursday, December 11th at 9:30 AM
FOPBSS Announcements
FOPBSS Announcements
Friends of PB Secondary Schools (FOPBSS)
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