MIHS PTSA News - September 24, 2023

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This week at MIHS...

Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 27 | 5-8pm

During this evening, parents will be able to meet their students' teachers, learn their goals and objectives, and get an idea of what their expectations are for student performance. The questions addressed to teachers at this event should be of a general nature for the benefit of all. If parents have specific questions about their child's performance, please schedule a conference with the teacher outside of Curriculum Night. Click here for schedule of events.

 

Nominations for Parent Advisory Committee Now Being Accepted

Deadline to nominate: October 1, 2023

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a group of parents from each of the four grades levels who meet with Principal Nick Wold each month to discuss issues and concerns among parents and school administration. The PAC consists of a group of parents selected by him based on an application and review process. Click here to read more and to nominate.

 

PTSA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The PTA Reflections Art Contest Call for Entries!

Celebrating student creativity, the PTA Reflections program helps students explore the arts. This year’s theme is I Am Hopeful Because...

 

To participate, students submit original works in any of six categories—literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, film/video, and choreography/dance—in response to the theme. We will be recognizing participants and winners with an in-person awards ceremony on March 4, 2024 and a real gallery showing! Details to be announced.

 

Enter by December 1st, 2023. Get all the details here. To enter, click here.

 

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 as a time to recognize and celebrate the many achievements, contributions and histories of our American Latinx and Hispanic communities. Read more here.

 

Help Stock the Staff Mini Kitchen

As we start a new school year, please help the PTSA stock the mini kitchen in the high school staff lounge. The mini kitchen is a place where teachers can grab a quick snack for a little extra energy boost. It's one way we keep them encouraged and show our appreciation. Items purchased off of this wishlist will ship directly to the school. Your support is greatly appreciated! Purchase items here.

 

Information for MIHS Seniors and Senior Families

Dear Seniors and Senior Families:

 

Welcome to an amazing year of your lives. We hope this is a year of celebration, joy, and rich memories of time spent together. But it's a busy year. In order to help all our Seniors and their families navigate this year, we hope to share as much information, as early as possible, so planning can take place.

 

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

Mock SAT/ACT Tests

MIHS PTSA provides 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 to 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. 

 

MIHS News 

ASB needs help with the Homecoming week and dance (October 11-14, 2023)

Volunteers are needed for the lunches leading up to and the day of the event with ticket sales, and also during the actual dance with set up and on-site attendees. Please sign up here.

  

Daily Schedules

Get the 2023/24 Daily Block Schedule here.

 

Principal's Updates

Read the Principal Newsletters here.

 

MIHS Counseling

Get the MIHS Counseling Newsletters here.

 

Community News

MI Candidate Forum - Meet the candidates for MI School Board and City Council on October 18, 2023 at 7-8:30pm at Islander Middle School, doors open at 6:30pm. Some of these candidates will be making significant decisions impacting our elementary schools in the coming year. Here's your chance to learn more about them before you vote. The event will be held in person and have a digital option. Click here for more info.

 

MI Heathy Youth Initiatives Fall 2023 community programs now being offered. We are excited to offer a series of no-fee programs for MI parents and caregivers, for more information please go to https://www.mihealthyyouth.com/. 

 

BridgeWhiz is a FREE online course designed to teach students in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.