MIHS PTSA News – November 28, 2021

11/28/2021 5:00 pm

PTSA News

2021-2022 PTSA Reflections Arts Contest

Celebrating student creativity, the PTSA Reflections program helps students explore the arts and express their creativity. The theme this year is I Will Change the World by…

To participate, MIHS students submit original works of art in response to the theme in any of six categories or the special artist division: Literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, film/video, and choreography/dance. View our PTA Reflections Art Contest page for complete details. DEADLINE for submissions is November 30, 2021.

Staff Appreciation Lunch

Thursday December 9th
Let’s show our MIHS teachers and staff how much we appreciate them this month by signing up to contribute to December’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon. This month’s theme is a Team Islander Chili lunch. Our teachers and staff look forward to these lunches and are truly grateful for your contributions.

Easy Tips for a Greener Holiday Season

During the holiday season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s day, the amount of waste we generate increases by a whopping 25%. That equates to an extra million tons each week in the form of food waste, shopping bags, bows, ribbons, packaging, and wrapping paper, to name a few. In addition, our energy consumption and carbon footprint go up by 30% and 5.5%, respectively. Our decorations alone use up a staggering 6.63 billion kilowatt-hours. Fortunately, being more mindful of sustainable consumption and making a few tweaks to our regular activities can keep our wallets and the planet greener, along with helping us focus more on what the holiday spirit is all about: caring and celebrating. So here are a few easy and fun ideas to green our holidays. Click here to read more.

Mock SAT/ACT Tests

MIHS PTSA provides 6 testing opportunities as a chance to practice a real test, become familiar with a testing environment, and help identify which testing platform is best for each individual student. All this in a ‘Mock’ situation where tests are not recorded or submitted to any high school or college organization. This is a perfect chance to ‘try out’ these tests.

Learn more about the Mock SAT/ACT tests offered by the PTSA.

Information for MIHS Seniors and Senior Families

Caps and Gowns Orders and Yearbook Submission Information is found on our “Fall Tasks for Seniors” page.

• Yearbook Senior Portraits Due December 17, 2021
• Grad Ad Submissions are Due February 18, 2022

Remember you can also check the Seniors tab on the PTSA website for more information.

MIHS News

Schedule This Week

This week’s schedule will be the Regular Bell Schedule.

MIHS Leadership Class Donation Drives

ASB All School Fundraiser

Over the last year and a half of covid our ASB budget took a major hit due to decreased ticket sales at sporting events. To ensure we continue to provide quality services for all sports and clubs here at MIHS we are launching a school wide ASB fundraiser.  Please consider supporting MIHS ASB by purchasing popcorn products for your friends and family. 

MIHS Counseling Center

Click here to read the November 2021 Newsletter.

Community Opportunities

University of Washington | After School Online Enrichment Opportunities
The University of Washington Youth and Teen Programs is excited to offer a variety of remote courses for middle and high school students who seek after school enrichment opportunities. Courses run over 10 weeks starting in January. Visit our website for registration information and course details. www.youth-teen.uw.edu

• 3D Design & CAD Modeling (7th-8th grade) 
• Architectural Studies (9th-12th grade) 
• Exploring STEM Through a Creative Lens (6th-8th grade) 
• Sharpen Your Writing Skills (9th-12th grade) 
• Young Writers’ Workshop (6th-8th grade)