Major General Murray High School

December 2024

Campus and Community

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DECEMBER? UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

Adult/Community

THURSDAY PM PROGRAM

WEEKLY ADULT CLASSES

PIQE 5:30-7PM

PARENT INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

FOR SIGN-UPS CONTACT (760) 631-2502

rebekkakinder@vistausd.org,

daniellemckeever@vistausd.org

▪ CHILD CARE PROVIDED ▪

GARDEN 31 4-7PM

COMMUNITY GARDEN WHERE YOU CAN GROW PLANTS, TAKE HOME FRESH FOOD AND CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS

OPEN FITNESS ROOM 4-7PM

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

KAINGA MUSIC

STEEL DRUM LESSONS 5-7PM

A FUN WAY TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY THIS PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT & ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN

VUSD Student

THURSDAY PM PROGRAM

WEEKLY STUDENT CLASSES

CREDIT RECOVERY 4-7PM

MGM, AVHS and OTHER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY COMPLETE COURSE WORK TO EARN MAKE-UP CREDITS

FOR SIGN UPS- CONTACT MGM Counselor- Jasmine Suleiman

(760) 631-2502 ext. 89004 - jasminesuleiman@vistausd.org

GARDEN 31 4-7PM

COMMUNITY GARDEN WHERE YOU CAN GROW PLANTS, TAKE HOME FRESH FOOD AND CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS

FITNESS ROOM 4-7PM

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PROJECT AWARE 4-6PM

JOIN A SUPPORTIVE GROUP TO SHARE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES THROUGH DISCUSSION AND UNDERSTANDING

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT INFO

EVERY WED & THURS

COOKING CLASS WITH ELIZA

YMCA Swim Lessons
Starting soon!

Open to both MGM & AVHS Students. Students will also earn PE credits.

LOOKING BACK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM NOVEMBER

piqe

We appreciate all the parents & adults who have been part of our parent workshop. The graduation will be in mid-December.

Congrats to all!

PALOMAR COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS

Some of our AVHS, VVA & MGM students are finishing up their first semester of college by completing their Child Development 101 class.

We are so proud of them!

We also had multiple students register for Palomar & Mira Costa for Fall 2025! Exciting things are happening for our students.

LEAVING TO LEARN ADVENTURES

Students are working on resumes, internship processes & creating exhibitions. We also have 6 classes doing workshops with VCC on how to interview, get a job & more.

SPORTS

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - DECEMBER

Valley vs Alta/Murray

Wed. 12/4 Away-ValleyHS 2:30

Alta/Murray vs Ivy

Wed. 12/11 Home-Brengle Terrace 2:30

Vista Community Clinic

We are thankful for our partnership with VCC. Both the mobile medical & dental units have been on campus for our students & community. They have also provided a resume writing workshop for students’ Advisory classes. More of this yet to come!

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We had multiple students earn internship opportunities this last month with Public Works, the Fire Department & Community Development with the City of Vista.

We also have students pursuing internships at EES Preschools throughout the district.

Please contact Rebekka Kinder or Danielle McKeever, MGM Community Site Leads,

if you have any questions or would like to be connected to any of these programs.

rebekkakinder@vistausd.org ▪ daniellemckeever@vistausd.org

College & Career News

Join us for these opportunities!

This month, I’m excited to offer several opportunities to support our students:

● Wednesday Group Support: I will be meeting with students who are enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Child Development class to help them as a group. This is a great opportunity to collaborate and ensure everyone stays on track.

● FAFSA & Career Opportunities: If you need help with your FAFSA or would like to explore career options, you can make an appointment with me for one-on-one support.

● Evening Hours on Thursdays: I’m available from 4 to 7 PM during evening school hours to meet with both parents and students. We can discuss post-graduation plans, career paths, and more.

● Palomar College: General Presentation and Assistance workshop on Thursday, November 14 during evening program hours.

Looking forward to supporting you this month! Feel free to reach out or stop by with any questions.

A Message from your Community Liaison

COMMUNITY UNITED AND PARTICIPATORY

Experiencing community is one of the most enriching aspects of being human. It allows us to support one another during challenging times, work together to find collective solutions, share common spaces, and adopt habits that improve our lives. Above all, it fosters empathy, enhancing our understanding of others and enriching our lives. At Murray High School, we take great pride in cultivating this sense of community, and we are motivated by the fact that this feeling of togetherness is continuing to grow.

Every November, Vista Teen Outreach (VTO) takes a strong stand in fostering community by providing free food baskets to families in need. On November 23, these baskets are filled with all the ingredients required for families to celebrate Thanksgiving with abundance and joy.

This year, The Roof Master company joined the effort to deliver turkeys and hams to families at Murray High School. Their goal was to support 300 families and provide them with a fun day filled with family activities, including music, art, and crafts, on November 22.

CONTINUING AND EXPANDING THE SCHOOL MODEL

"Since my son joined Murray, he has changed completely," said Roberto Hernández, the father of student Cristian Hernández, expressing his happiness about the significant increase in his son's interest in studying. Meanwhile, Elia Ortega, the mother of student Xóchitl Pérez, shared how she was inspired by the story of General Raymond Murray. He chose to support educational programs for students and their families to break down barriers to education.

During and after the Model Continuation meeting on November 14, a large group of parents actively participated and expressed their heartfelt emotions about our community school. Some attendees were even moved to tears during the meeting. It served as a valuable opportunity for parents to share their views and feelings regarding the Model of Continuation school.

Parents visited MGM’s garden after the meeting.

Attendance News

Ms. Oliver's message

Major General Raymond Murray High School is committed to preparing students to progress academically, to achieve success, and to accept responsibility for themselves. As a part of this commitment, the school has established attendance performance guidelines for all students.

To report an absence please call: (760) 631-2502 ext.89005

Leave a message and be sure to include the following:

Date of the absence
Your child's name
Date of birth and/or Grade
Reason for the absence
Your name, relation to the student, and a callback number

When a student returns to school following an absence, the parent/guardian has 72 hours (3 school days) to notify the school with the reason for the absence and to turn in any medical verification for medical appointments. Any student with 10 excused absences verified by phone calls will be required to provide a written explanation for all future absences. This verification must be written by the appropriate professional on his/her letterhead, addressing the medical, and legal or bereavement reasons. Medical & dental notes may be emailed to carololiver@vistausd.org or faxed to 760-631-2503.

Flyers

MGM Website Slide-Deck - Eng

Beatriz Barron: Social Worker Jasmine Suleiman: Counselor Lydia T. Contreras: Community School Counselor

Toni Masciola: Peace Ed Mentor Shayna Glazer: Pass/Ameri Corps Mentor

If You See Something, Say Something
Is something or someone bothering your student at school?

If it upsets your student, makes them feel unsafe, or affects their safety at school, let us know.

It is a secure, anonymous, and confidential safety tip line.
You do not have to provide your name unless you want to. The report will be forwarded to
the proper staff to help resolve the situation.

Reminder: Tips are only monitored during your school's operational hours. If this is an emergency or your student or someone you know is in danger or harm's way, please call 911 immediately.