Major General Murray High School

February 2025

Campus and Community

YMCA Swim Lessons
Starting soon!

Open to both MGM & AVHS Students.

Students will also earn PE credits.

Students are working on resumes, internship processes & had their 1st exhibitions in December. We also have 6 classes doing workshops with VCC on how to interview, get a job & more.

We are thankful for our partnership with VCC. Both the mobile medical & dental units have been on campus for our students & community.

Internship Placements:

We had multiple students earn internship opportunities with the City of Vista Public Works, Garden 31, City of Vista Fire Department. We also have students pursuing internships at EES Preschools throughout the district.

2025 internships coming- mobile welding, personal trainer, pet sitting, barbershop, culinary and more.

Welding Classes during PM Program
Adult Tech Class
Barber & Cosmetology Workshop
Culinary Internships
Rawhide Ranch Sleepover 2/5-2/6
Makers + Merchant Market 2/8

New to Our PM Program:

Steel Drums “KAINGA” for students! Check out what steel drums is all about. 4:30PM on Thursdays

Pathways to Citizenship 5:30-7pm

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!

February College & Career News

Attention Students: Exciting Opportunities and Support Available – February Updates!

This is Manny Rodriguez, your College and Career Tech, with some important updates for February!

I’d like to invite all students to stop by Room 204 to discuss or apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It’s never too early to start thinking about financial aid for college, and I’m here to help you through the process!

We also have an exciting field trip to MiraCosta College for the Barrio Empowerment event. This is an excellent opportunity to explore what the community college has to offer and engage with important topics such as Integrity, Resiliency, Culture, and Mentorship. The trip will depart February 07, at 9:00 a.m. and we’ll be back before 1:30 p.m., in time for the end of the school day. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about your future options!

In addition, the Army will be visiting our campus soon. If you’re interested in learning more about military opportunities, please sign up in Room 204 to let me know which sessions you’re interested in.

Other Important Announcements:

Post-Graduation Planning: I’m available on Thursdays during PM school to help students discuss their individual post-graduation plans. If you have questions about your next steps, whether that’s college, career, or anything else, I’m here for you!
Parent Support: Parents, if you need help setting up an email account or navigating the tech side of your student’s journey, I’m available on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to assist you.
Swim Lessons and Driver’s Ed: Interested in signing up for swim lessons or taking the pre-test for driver's education? Come by my desk or make an appointment to get started!

Encourage all students to take advantage of these great opportunities. Please come by Room 204 to sign up or email juanrodriguez@vistausd.org . I look forward to meeting with you!

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

Manny Rodriguez, College and Career Tech (760) 631-2502 ext. 89214

A Message from your Community Liaison

THE FLAVORS AND SEASONINGS OF THE FAMILIES' CUISINES ARRIVE AT MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL

Proud of their favorite culinary dishes, parents, teachers, students, and peers shared their recipes with our Murray High School community through a digital book published in the first month of 2025.

The publication reflects the cultural diversity of our school; you can therefore see the recipes written in English, Spanish, or bilingual, which is like an open window to everyday activities at school, where people from different backgrounds express themselves and come together to make community projects like this cookbook.

Hopefully, all readers will be encouraged to prepare some of the dishes or send us their recipes to continue perpetuating moments of family joy around the meal.

To view the book, just scan the code or click this link

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.