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Updates and Information

for the week of:

Sunday, February 2 -

Saturday, February 8  

Last Week’s Highlights

        Last week, ASB was out to encourage everyone to join in the Great Kindness Challenge of 2020, one week was devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible on campus.  There were dress up days, lunch time activities, small prizes, and more.  

            There was an informational parent meeting for the French Caribbean on Wednesday, January 29th after school in Room 53.

           Last Thursday there was a SAGA meeting! 

           Last Friday the 31st Dance Club met in the auditorium.

           Congratulations to the Natural Resource Team last weekend placing 4th in the State contest.    

            Friday was your last day to order a Valentine carnation gram for your friends and loved ones.  You can send a single carnation and a note for just $2 or buy a bouquet of 25 flowers for $30.  

This Week in Review

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           This Wednesday the Poetry Out Loud competition will be taking place in the auditorium from 9:45 to 11:30 am.  Best of luck to the students participating!

            Attention Softball Players:  Tryouts for softball begin 2/10 at 3:15 on the varsity field.  You must have all necessary paperwork turned in and cleared by Mrs. Chase in order to tryout and play.  If you are not playing a winter sport, we are currently conditioning for the upcoming season, however, you must be cleared to participate.  Any questions, contact Penny Long, Debbie Leonard, or Tony Williams.

            This Wednesday the 5th there will be a Rotary Club meeting at lunch in room 51 at lunch, The meeting will be pertaining to the rotary talent show being planned. Anyone interested is welcome to come.

            This Tuesday, February 4, the grading window will open.  This means that progress reports and grade reports will come out next week.  Start the semester strong and work hard Grizzlies!!!

           This Friday the 7th Dance club is meeting after school in the auditorium at 3:15.

           The Academic Boosters Club is hosting 2 Career Lunches in February. The 1st will be on 2/13 with Mariposa County Auditor Luis Mercado. The 2nd Career Lunch will be with MCHS and UC Merced graduate Tyler Shaddix who is a software developer and the Chief Product Officer at GoGuardian. Sign up for Career Lunches in the counseling office. Lunch is FREE for the first 30 students who sign up.

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ALL Student News

• The Academic Boosters Club is hosting 2 Career Lunches in February. The 1st will be on 2/13 with Mariposa County Auditor Luis Mercado. The 2nd Career Lunch will be with MCHS and UC Merced graduate Tyler Shaddix who is a software developer and the Chief Product Officer at GoGuardian. Sign up for Career Lunches in the counseling office. Lunch is FREE for the first 30 students who sign up.

Class News

FRESHMAN CLASS

SOPHOMORE CLASS

•  Check back soon for information and updates!

• MCHS Family Feud is coming up fast (3/6)! Talk to your friends and spread the word, so you can make the best team to dominate in this fun/friendly competition. (More info coming soon).

JUNIOR CLASS

SENIOR CLASS

• Check back soon for information and updates!

• Make sure to fill out your Senior Point Payment forms if needed and turn them into JJ Ogilby in the attendance office. You can pay with credit or debit online through mchsclassof2020.weebly.com. Just go to the Senior Trip Tab and click Payment. However, through this form of payment, you will only be able to pay for either half or the whole cost of the Grad Bash Trip.

• Spring Sees Candy sales will start at the end of February. Be sure to keep an ear out for more information!

SPORTS REPORT

• Attention Softball Players:  Tryouts for softball begin 2/10 at 3:15 on the varsity field.  You must have all necessary paperwork turned in and cleared by Mrs. Chase in order to tryout and play.  If you are not playing a winter sport, we are currently conditioning for the upcoming season, however, you must be cleared to participate.  Any questions, contact Penny Long, Debbie Leonard, or Tony Williams.

LAST WEEK:

• Tuesday,  January 28

• Girls Basketball vs. Orestimba

• JV lost 44-23
• Varsity lost 65-23

• Boys Soccer @ Orestimba

• Varsity lost 1-0

• Girls Soccer @ Orestimba

• Varsity won 2-1

• Wednesday, January 29

• Boys Basketball @ Orestimba

• Freshman won 48-41
• JV won 67-59
• Varsity lost 67-62

• Wrestling vs Denair [SENIOR NIGHT]

• Thursday, January 30

• Girls Basketball @ Delhi

• JV won 33-10

• Girls Soccer @ Delhi

• Friday, January 31

• Boys Basketball vs Delhi

• Saturday, February 1

• Wrestling Boys Varsity Division IV Duals

THIS WEEK:

• Monday,  February 3

• Girls Soccer and vs Waterford
• Girls Basketball vs Waterford

• Tuesday, February 4

• Girls Basketball at Denair

• Wednesday, February 5

• Boys Basketball vs Denair
• Boys Soccer vs Denair

• Thursday, February 6

• Girls Soccer at LeGrand
• Girls Basketball at LeGrand

• Friday, February 7

• Boys Basketball vs Legrand
• Boys Soccer vs LeGrand

ASB NEWS

• Last week, ASB was out to encourage everyone to join in the Great Kindness Challenge of 2020, one week was devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible on campus.  There were dress up days, lunch time activities, small prizes, and more.  ASB wants to thank everyone that participated and spread kindness across campus.  

FFA

• 3 FFA points are required every semester for students enrolled in agricultural classes. These points can be obtained with any extra FFA activities, attending FFA meetings, and helping out at the meetings.
• Remember, anyone who wants to show next year at Fair must have 80% attendance at FFA meetings throughout the year.
• February 10th is the Tulare Farm Show.
• February 18th is the AG expo at Mes.
• February 19th is the Ag Expo at Woodland.

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

&

TESTING OPPORTUNITIES

• The Academic Boosters Club is hosting 2 Career Lunches in February. The 1st will be on 2/13 with Mariposa County Auditor Luis Mercado. The 2nd Career Lunch will be with MCHS and UC Merced graduate Tyler Shaddix who is a software developer and the Chief Product Officer at GoGuardian. Sign up for Career Lunches in the counseling office. Lunch is FREE for the first 30 students who sign up.

• Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

• SAT: CLICK HERE 
• ACT: CLICK HERE 

• SAT and ACT Practice Tests

• SAT: CLICK HERE to access full length practice tests and answer keys
• ACT: CLICK HERE for test prep, resources, information, and more!  

• Get Kaplan’s free SAT and ACT Study Guide - have questions about the SAT and ACT? Kaplan’s new study guide is your go-to for information on both tests. Download it here for free!

FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Students that are planning on attending the Hamilton performance in March: remember to work on your workbooks and check in with your supervising teacher.

CLUBS AND  EXTRACURRICULARS

• This Wednesday the 5th there will be a Rotary Club meeting at lunch in room 51 at lunch, The meeting will be pertaining to the rotary talent show being planned. Anyone interested is welcome to come.
• This Friday the 7th Dance club is meeting after school in the auditorium at 3:15.
• This Wednesday the Poetry Out Loud competition will be taking place in the auditorium from 9:45 to 11:30 am.  Best of luck to the students participating!

ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS

• Junior Parking Lot REMINDER: Students are not allowed to park in spaces designated for district office vehicles. If you park in one of these 8 designated spaces, your vehicle will be subject to being towed.

• Parking is first-come, first-serve. If all student parking spaces are filled, you should park in the overflow lot near the bus turn-around.

• Click here for the weekly bell schedules.

• Students under the age of 18 who are employed must have a current work permit on file with the school and their employer.  Please see Ms. JJ in the student services office for a work permit if you need one.  

PARENT NEWS & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

• The Academic Boosters Club is hosting 2 Career Lunches in February. The 1st will be on 2/13 with Mariposa County Auditor Luis Mercado. The 2nd Career Lunch will be with MCHS and UC Merced graduate Tyler Shaddix who is a software developer and the Chief Product Officer at GoGuardian. Sign up for Career Lunches in the counseling office. Lunch is FREE for the first 30 students who sign up.