Major General Murray High School

January 2025

Campus and Community

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JANUARY? UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

YMCA Swim Lessons
Starting soon!

Open to both MGM & AVHS Students.

Students will also earn PE credits.

LOOKING BACK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DECEMBER

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We appreciate all the parents & adults who have been part of our parent workshop. The graduation was 12/19/24.

Congrats to all!

PALOMAR COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS

Some of our AVHS, VVA & MGM students finished 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 & had their 1st exhibitions in December. We also have 6 classes doing workshops with VCC on how to interview, get a job & more.

SPORTS

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - DECEMBER

Alta/Murray vs. Trade Tech

Wed 1/15 Brengle Terrace 2:30

Alta/Murray at Montecito HS

Wed 1/22 Away 2:30

Alta/Murray vs. Oak Glen

Wed 1/29 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 with the city of Vista Public Works, and Garden 31.

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.

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!

January College & Career News

Happy New Year! As we begin the semester, I want to remind students that I'm available to discuss career paths, college applications, or help with FAFSA. If you're interested, please email me or stop by Room 204. juanrodriguez@vistausd.org

Also, I’m excited to invite students interested in the medical field to Health Week at a local high school on Friday, January 29. It will feature guest speakers and presenters – a great opportunity to learn more about careers in healthcare.

Additionally, there’s a Miracosta Community College trip on February 7 focused on first-generation Latinx students. It’s a wonderful chance to explore resources and support for college-bound students.

Lastly, I am available on Thursday evenings from 4 to 7 PM to assist students and parents with tech issues or setting up emails. Feel free to drop by if you need help!

Looking forward to seeing you soon

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

GIVING, A VIRTUE OF PARENTS

Giving without expecting anything in return is a virtue rooted in the purity of our feelings. It is a fundamental social skill that helps us connect with others. This theme emerged spontaneously during the last December Coffee with the Principal.

During this gathering, some parents brought delicious dishes such as chicken pozole, cookies, eggs, and snacks, which they happily shared with other parents, administrators, teachers, and staff of Murray High School, who thoroughly enjoyed tasting the flavorful pozole.

We also highlighted the importance of educational issues for our students, with three couples in attendance. Special recognition was given to the mothers who were present, many of whom take on both parental roles.

*Photo caption: Parents collected basil from our garden after the participatory meeting, accompanied by Dr. Joel Miller (Principal), Manny Rodriguez (College & Career Tech), and Beatriz Barron (Social Worker).

LOCAL LOVE GIVES SHOES TO STUDENTS

At our Murray community school, we were pleased again to support several of our students with shoes provided by our exceptional partner, Anthem Church. On December 14, as in previous years, they hosted the "Local Love" program, culminating in a Christmas party that offered fun for families in the City of Vista.

We are excited to see the 13 students who received shoes walking around campus in their new footwear this January.

We are very grateful to parents who, concerned for the welfare of their children, accept the invitation to register on time to get shoes for their children.

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.