MIHS PTSA News - April 23, 2023

4/23/2023 3:45 pm

WHATS NEW!

MI Parent Edge Presents - Signs of Suicide, Youth Suicide Prevention for Parents

How would you respond if your child told you their friend might be thinking about suicide?

Learn the evidence-based prevention strategies you can use to help a youth in crisis stay safe and get support.

 

Wednesday April 26, 2023 7pm

Register here

MIHS Drama Presents: Shakespeare in Love

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?

 

Tickets can be purchased by following this link. Please follow the directions carefully in order to receive your ticket receipt. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance. Student tickets $10, adult tickets $17, MISD staff tickets $10

 

April 27th & 29th, 7pm: Cast Globe

April 28th, 7pm: Cast Rose (ASL interpreted performance)

April 29th, 2pm: Cast Rose

 

May 4th & 6th, 7pm: Cast Rose

May 5th, 7pm: Cast Globe (ASL interpreted performance)

May 6th, 2pm: Cast Globe

 

MIHS PTSA fundraiser at Island Books!

Wednesday, May 10th The fundraiser will be ongoing throughout the day with two in-store events

9:30 to 11:00 am Mimosas and bagels

4:30 to 6:00 pm Wine and cheese

As you check out, simply inform the Island Books sales person that the purchase is part of the MIHS fundraiser.  A portion of ALL in-person sales benefits the PTSA.  Last year we had the largest turnout in years, so let’s keep that momentum going! 

 

*Volunteers needed to help with the Island Books fundraiser click here for volunteering opportunities at the event.

 

PTSA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Staff Appreciation

Last call of the year to stock the Mini Kitchen! The staff truly appreciates all your generosity by keeping them stocked with snacks, gum, and candy. Please consider sending items one more time to keep them full through the end of the school year.  All items will ship directly to the high school if you use the registry address on this Amazon wishlist.

 

PTSA book club hosted by Daniel Kiely, MIHS librarian. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee.

We will have two meetings-- one online and one in the high school library on the following dates:

• Virtual / Zoom: Wednesday, May 31 @ 7pm

• In person: MIHS Library: Thursday, June 1 @ 7pm, including refreshments

If you are interested, sign up here - Equity Book Group Signup.

Of course, everyone is welcome - even if you just read one chapter!

See links below to get a sense of the books’ content.

Talks and Interviews Heather McGee on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Heather McGee Ted Talk

Libraries, audio book purchases, etc. Seattle Public King County Amazon (Audible) LibroFM

Now is the time to order 2023 congratulatory Grad Grams!

For the past 30 years, family, friends, businesses, and community organizations have sent Grad Grams to Mercer Island students. This year we are selling Grad Grams to students completing Preschool, Kindergarten, 5th, 8th and 12th grades. Each Grad Gram is printed on parchment paper, personalized with your congratulatory message, and mailed directly to the graduate’s home. All proceeds from the sales of Grad Grams go to the Mercer Island Community Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding MIHS graduating seniors. You can support this program by purchasing Grad Grams or by donating directly to the MI Community Scholarship Program. Your contributions allow our community to provide 27 students with scholarship funds, up to $500 each, for future educational expenses. Your support makes a difference!
Click here to purchase 2023 Grad Grams

 

Senior Activities

Celebrate Your Class 2023 Graduate!

• Graduation Lei - $25 each.  Deadline is May 26th. Order via Forms & Payments.
• Grad Grams - $6 each.  Deadline is May 20th. Order via MI PTA Council.
• MIHS Personalized Legacy Brick - $55 each.  Deadline is June 21st. Order via Forms & Payments.
• Mercer Island Trade: Treat Box, Glassy Baby and more. Order here.

For more information view the Graduation Gifts page.

 

Class 2023 Senior Party

Immediately following graduation on Tuesday, June 13th, members of the MIHS Class of 2023 will travel to two secret destinations for a night filled with fun and food!  View for more information and to Sign Up for Senior Party

 

 

Senior Party Admission Sales Ends June 11 at Noon

March/April - Early Bird Price:  $210

May - Regular Price:  $225

June - Late Price: $250

 

 

Find out more about Senior activities here: Mercer Island High School PTSA - Seniors 

 

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MIHS NEWS

MIHS Schedules

Get the 2022/23 Schedules here.

Principal’s Updates

To read the Principal Newsletters: this link will take you to the MIHS website, scroll down and click on Principle's Message. or click here

MIHS Counseling 

Get the MIHS Counseling Newsletters here.

COMMUNITY NEWS   

MI Healthy Youth - Cannabis: The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention

Watch the webinar recording of this valuable resource for parents here.

Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative - Island Space

Island Space is a movement that promotes healthy lifestyles for teens in Mercer Island. Island Space encourages students to talk with their peers and trusted adults about how they cope with the pressure and expectations in our community and to ultimately grow skills to help them make healthy choices when coping with stress.

UW Youth & Teen Programs

The University of Washington’s Youth & Teen Programs offers enrichment opportunities during the school year and summer.

 

This summer we’re excited to offer a variety of in-person and online courses for students entering fourth through 12th grades. Visit the Summer 2023 Courses page, where you can filter courses by grade, date, location and availability.   

Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative

Did you know…Parents are the #1 Influence?

Over 80% of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink or use drugs.

 

While most Island youth do not consume alcohol, cannabis, or misuse prescription medication in a typical month, it is important for all parents to understand their crucial role in prevention. Parents make a huge difference when they talk with their kids early and often about the implications of substance use and the importance of staying alcohol and drug free.

 

The goal of the Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative is to successfully launch every Mercer Island youth into adulthood with a foundation of physical and mental health, well-prepared to cope with the academic, social, and emotional challenges of adulthood.  We are here to provide Mercer Island parents with tools and resources to support your child’s success.  To learn about Prevention Basics, visit www.mihealthyyouth.com.

 

If you have questions email HealthyYouth@mercerisland.gov.  If you or your child needs support, contact a MIYFS school-based counselor or call the MIYFS confidential intake line at (206) 275-7657.