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This week’s BucTV Link
Monday, 1/5 is an A day
Wednesday, 1/7 is LATE START - first bell rings at 10:08am

General Announcements

Semester 2 Schedules - Please log in to Powerschool and check your schedule to ensure that you are attending the correct class for the 2nd Semester.

Semester 1 Report Cards will be emailed to parent/guardian on Fri, Jan 9th.

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

On Thurs, Jan 8th, we'll welcome our Future Bucs! Mission Bay will be hosting an 8th grade visit for our incoming students for next year. Don't be suprised to see and hear them as they spend time getting to know our campus.

Club Rush- Attention Clubs, Classes and Sports teams!!!

Our Winter/Spring Club Rush and 8th Grade Visit is on Thurs, Jan 8. If your program would like to have a table for this event, please complete the Club Rush Sign Up.

Schedule for the day:

12:30 PM: Arrive in weed patch to set up (must get pass from your advisor prior to event)

12:50 PM: 8th Club Rush Starts

1:19 PM: MB Club Rush Starts

1:54 PM: Lunch & Club Rush ends - CLEAN UP (collapse and return table to table closet, stack chairs, clean up trash)

If you have any questions see Commissioner of Clubs and Communications, Kai Eichhorn, in the ASB room during the 1st 10 min of lunch on A days.

Congratulations to our ASB President, Rebekah Godoy, who has been elected as President of the Council of ASB Presidents. She is the President of all the presidents and helps make decisions regarding school activities and culture at the district level.

We have some amazing artists on campus! Check out some of the stellar work featured on the Art Department's blogs!

Parrish Art Blog: https://deeparrish.blogspot.com/?view=classic

Henkes Art Blog: https://henkes232.edublogs.org/2025/12/16/semester-1-2025/

Featured student work by Gizelle Paredes Ramirez, Class of 2026

Congrats to Chris Adamson, last month he was named by USA Track and Field to the 2025 Para All American Track and Field team! That makes Chris a 4 time All American in track and field! Guided by Mr. David, Chris will be competing at UC High in the USATF Summer Nights Series, where he looks to break yet another record on his way to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles! GO Chris and David!!

Calling all track and field athletes, Wednesday January 15, 2026 during lunch will be our Mandatory Track and Field meeting in the little theater. Anyone interested in joining the team must attend this informational meeting. See Coach Danny for more info

Track and Field winter season will continue starting January 6th, if anyone else would like to join, please talk to Coach Danny about how to sign up. Practices are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm meet at the home snack bar!

Join the Art Club in spreading love this Valentine's Day

We're making handmade cards for a local memory care facility here in Pacific Beach. We'd love your creativite input. Come join us every Tuesday at lunch.

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

Steps Toward Your Future' Bilingual College Fair – Jan. 24

The Consulate General of Mexico, in partnership with Mesa College, the California Student Aid Commission and San Diego Unified, is holding the 4th annual college fair.

Speak with representatives from local and international colleges and universities, receive hands-on assistance with financial aid applications, and more.

Join us at Logan Memorial Educational Campus, on Saturday January 24th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This event is 100% bilingual (Spanish and English), all students and family members are welcome to join.

For questions or additional information please contact Monserrat Perez at 619 308 9930 or email comunidadessdi@sre.gob.mx

Download flyer: English | Español

Cal-SOAP San Diego is offering free Cash for College workshops with FAFSA/CADAA application support—and they’re open to all 12th graders. Choose an in-person workshop at multiple locations or join virtually on Zoom.

Cash for College Workshops 2025

Sat, 1/24/26 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | In person (multiple locations)
Wed, 1/28/26 | 5–7 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom)
Sat, 2/21/26 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | In person (multiple locations)
Wed, 2/25/26 | 5–7 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom)

San Diego Unified is taking important steps to strengthen special education -- addressing systemic challenges, improving supports, and continuing to advocate for fair funding at the state and federal levels. Now, we need families and community members to add their voices.

Please sign our petition urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sign the petition by clicking here! When IDEA passed in 1975, Congress committed to covering 40% of the additional cost of educating students with disabilities—but that promise has never been met. At San Diego Unified, IDEA currently covers only about 6% of special education costs -- the district spends $400M+ annually yet receives only $28M in IDEA funding.

The petition calls on Congress to pass the IDEA Full Funding Act and make good on their promise to support students with disabilities.

Sign the Petition: https://sdunified.info/petition

New Feature on our school website!

Check out the new Student Hub.

SDUSD has added this new hub that includes know your rights, resources, engagement and many other valuable resources available to our students.

Check it out today! https://www.sandiegounified.org/student_hub

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

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

Wed, Jan 7th BLT and SSC meetings starting at 7:30 - see calendar for meeting details
Wed, Jan 7th - Course Planning Presentation for 8th grade Families (virtual)
Thurs, Jan 8th - 8th Grade Tour
Friday, Jan 9th - Semester 1 Report Cards will be delivered via email
Thurs, Jan 15th School Tour
Mon, Jan 19th School Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr

POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL

40% of families have completed the Federal Impact Aid form in the Parent Portal. This month we'll be sending paper forms home to families that haven't completed these online.

Save some trees and log in to your Parent Portal now to complete your Annual Forms and review your student's demographics and contact information.

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.

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

Need help? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact agriffin@sandi.net.

Wednesday, Jan 7th at 6pm - Course Planning for 8th Grade Families

Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Teams Link: here

Meeting ID: 253 162 298 460 96

Passcode: vD7Mx3WF

Interested families are invited to join us for a School Tour on Thursday, Jan15th at 9:30 AM

FOPBSS Announcements

Friends of PB Secondary Schools (FOPBSS)

Week of January 5th

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