MIHS News – September 25, 2022

9/25/2022 4:00 pm

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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Happy New Year!  Shana Tova v’ Metukah!

 

September 25-27, 2022

 

Rosh HaShana is the Jewish New Year. The word Rosh means “head”, and HaShana means “the year”, so it is the “head of the year”. It occurs every year between early September and early October. The date is based on the Jewish Calendar, which is a 5782 year old lunar calendar. This is why the date is different each year. Jewish holidays begin at sundown the evening before the date listed on a Gregorian calendar.

Rosh HaShana is a festive holiday, filled with sweet treats. Foods like apples dipped in honey, and round challah with raisins are commonly eaten. Families and friends may gather together to share a meal and extend well wishes for the new year. Greetings such as “happy New Year!” or “Shana Tova v’ Metukah!” (a good and sweet year) are exchanged.

Rosh HaShana is also a holiday of reflection, as Jewish people take the opportunity to consider the year that has passed and the ways in which they could be better versions of themselves in the coming year. Jews may go to Synagogue services where they will hear the trumpeting tone of the Shofar (made from a ram’s horn).

 

Rosh HaShana is the first of the High Holidays, which end with Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and a very solemn Jewish holiday.

 

If you have thoughts or ideas to share, please reach out to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MIHS PTA school diversity@mihsptsa.org we would love to hear from you. We wish a very happy new year to all who are celebrating!

 

Staff Appreciation

The first MIHS Staff Appreciation event of the year will be a Mexican Fiesta (partly catered by Qdoba) served between the end of the school day and the start of Curriculum Night.  We need parent help to set up, serve, and clean up the meal as well as donate food and drinks. If you'd like to contribute please sign up here.

 

The MIHS Staff Appreciation team is looking for some wonderful people to host our 2022-2023 Staff Appreciation meals in the Faculty Lounge. Our amazing teachers and staff really look forward to these events and this is a great opportunity to help out! If you would like to host/lead a lunch please sign up here.

Parent Edge - "Race to Nowhere" Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 29th | 7pm | MIHS

RACE TO NOWHERE is a close-up look at the pressures on today's students, offering an intimate view of lives packed with activities, leaving little room for down-time or family time. Click here to read more.

 

ASB needs help with the Homecoming Parade Oct 7, 2022

Hello, my name is Andrew Howison and I am the ASB PR coordinator. I am so excited to announce the Homecoming Parade!! It is on October 7th!  I hope you can attend. However we need your help! We can't have an awesome parade without convertibles and volunteers!  If you have or know anyone who has a convertible for us to use, please click here! To sign up to volunteer please click here.  Thank you!

 

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...

Voices Heard Event Celebrating AAPI Families of MI - Oct 22 5:00pm

PTSA News and Announcements

Staff Appreciation

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.

 

Understanding Financial Aid for College

 

Wednesday, October 18th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Angela Wuttig from the Seattle University Office of Financial Aid will provide an overview of the financial aid process. Her presentation will include: completing the FAFSA, the different types of aid a student can receive and how to interpret an aid package. Please log into our Webinar at the following link:   https://mercerislandschools.zoom.us/j/87516502768

 

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.

Gifted and Twice Exceptional Learners (G2EL)

PTA Council would like to announce the formation of a new committee, Gifted and Twice Exceptional Learners (G2EL). G2EL is parent-led and has been established under the MI PTSA Council VP’s of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  The purpose of G2EL is to establish a parent community and collective voice to help build awareness and understanding of the unique academic and wholistic needs of students who are gifted, twice exceptional, or have other related learning differences. If you are interested in learning more or joining this group of parents, please send an email to g2el@miptacouncil.org.

MIHS News

Daily Schedules
Get the 2022/23 Daily Block Schedule here.

Principal’s Updates

Read Principal Walter Kelly’s August 26, 2022 letter.

MIHS Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 28th | 5pm - 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 more information.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

N.I.G.H. which stands for No Islander Goes Hungry, it is a collaboration between Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, Mercer Island Community Fund, Mercer Island Rotary Foundation, Mercer Island Farmers Market and the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the campaign is to raise the $125,000 needed to fund MIYFS' Food Assistance efforts (otherwise known as the food pantry).

MI Healthy Youth Initiative Fall 2022 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.  Next class starts October 17, 2022 more information here