Mission Bay High School Bulletin

Edition: October 26th 

General Announcements

• This Friday (10/30) is an A Day
• Congratulations! This week is the end of your 1st Quarter of Distance Learning in 2020-21!  You will complete any assignments, tests or lessons in your Quarter 1 Classes this week.  Then Next Week, you will attend your Quarter 2 set of Classes.  You will use Canvas to get your new zoom codes for your new classes and meet for the 9 weeks with your new teachers.
• How do I know where to go for my new classes on Monday? Counselors may be making changes to your schedule over this week in preparation for next week.  Please be sure to check Canvas and Powerschool on Monday morning to ensure you go to the right courses.  
• When will I see my grades for my Quarter 1 Classes?  Official grades for Quarter 1 will be posted in Powerschool on Fri, Nov 6th.  
• ACES Virtual Tutoring is Now Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5pm. The schedule and more information are online https://missionbay.sandiegounified.org/students/aces_tutoring
• Rock the Street, Wall Street Program available to our students - A financial and investment literacy program (see Flyer). Sessions will be on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm PT 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19.  Zoom link : https://zoom.us/j/96617481973?pwd=QWRxYmlvTzhKVk03ckptaUdRNE5IUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1748 1973 Passcode: 398321
• LGBTQ History Month Facts of the Week: 

  There have been numerous LGBTQ people who have accomplished amazing things throughout history. Here are a few examples:

  Bayard Rustin, an activist in the Civil Rights movement Frida Kahlo, an artist and painter Josephine Baker, a comedian, actor, and spy Louisa May Alcott, author of the Little Women books Marsha P. Johnson, an activist who participated in the Stonewall Riots Sally Ride, the first American woman in space Hans Christian Andersen, author of many fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid and Thumbelina

• Please join the Key Club on Halloween for a costume party at 1:00pm. We will be voting on officers for the club. All are welcome! Mrs. Almada. Meeting ID: 86831481538. 

• Support the Thirst Project Club at MBHS - we focus on fundraising money for the global water crisis. We have our first fundraiser at Chipotle from 5-9 this Saturday Please support the cause! Flyer

•   The San Diego Sports Association's College National Letter of Intent Announcement & Signing Day is for any high school senior student-athlete intending to compete in intercollegiate athletics in any sport. If you wish to participate, check out the post at www.mbbuccaneers.com. Please note, RSVPing is necessary and there are limited spots available for this event.

• Textbooks or Materials - Please complete this form to request an appointment to return, exchange or pickup textbooks or materials from the library.
•  Need a work permit? Please go to the district Work Permit website:  https://www.sandiegounified.org/academics/work_permits/work_permit_home

Counseling Announcements

• Calling All Students - Your counselor is always available via appointment by email and phone. And anyone is welcome to our open office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 10:15am and 12:20pm Zoom: 860 1355  8493

•  Juniors and Seniors: Meet with college reps this week! Zoom codes and times are below:

• 10/26/2020	1:00 PM	Delta Lee	Oregon State University	Corvallis	OR	https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/2853492489?pwd=NCtTUStVWXhoN0VLcEtSYXV4cUlZUT09
  10/26/2020	2:00 AM	Alex Bauer	Saint Mary's College	Notre Dame	IN	https://zoom.us/j/92280310580
  10/30/2020	1:00 PM	Gina Wright	Seton Hall University	South Orange	NJ	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86110075437

ASB Announcements

• Halloween Spirit Day: Wear your costume in your Zoom classes on Friday! Don't forget to take a pic and tag @mb_bucs and use #bucsathome. We can't wait to see all the spooky, fun and creative costumes!!!

•   Pumpkin Carving Contest: Show off your carving skills and win one of our new Nike MBHS Hoodies! Carve a pumpkin, take a pic of you with your finished product and DM the pic to @mb_bucs or email the pic to llittlefield@sandi.net by Wed, Oct 28 at 12pm. If your design is in the top 10, you will make it into the final round of the contest. All students and staff are encouraged to enter. The final ballot will be open on Thursday, Oct 29 and will close on Friday, Oct 30 at 9pm. Vote at the following link: https://forms.gle/UmqECasTSmb13hft6

For Seniors

• Seniors - Did you see the new Canvas site from your counselors? Please make sure to take a look around for a one-stop-shop for all your college and career planning needs. We are also still scheduling our individual appointments after you complete the survey.
• Looking for some help with college apps? Your counselors are eager to help you every Monday/Wednesday/Friday this month from 2-3pm Zoom Meeting ID: 871-8491 6488
• Class of 2021...If you haven't already done so, Schedule your senior portraits today! Book Now

Tell Your Parents

• October 28th Virtual FOPBSS Meeting - Please visit http://fopbss.org/
• October 29th Virtual Tour - please share with any prospective families you know.  Details on the website
• October 30th Virtual Principal's Coffee - see email from Admin team for zoom info
• Students will attend their new 2nd Quarter Classes next Monday, Nov 2nd.  They should log in to Powerschool on Monday morning to see their new class schedule.  They should open the corresponding Canvas Classes to get new zoom meeting codes and assignments from their new teachers.  
• Save the Date - Open House for Quarter 2 classes will be held virtually on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00PM. 
• Official Grades for Quarter 1 will be posted in Powerschool on Friday, Nov 6th. 
• Resources have been added to the Parents section of the website, including the Parent/Student Handbook.  Additionally, you can find a helpful Who to Contact Guide under the Staff section. 
• The 2021-2022 School Year Choice Enrollment is now open for families wishing to come to Mission Bay High School but do not reside within the neighborhood boundary.  Current students do not need to re-apply, they will automatically be enrolled next year.  Applications are being accepted from 10/5 - 11/16.  For more information, visit Enrollment Options.