MIT High School Weekly Update

Posted Date: 10/04/24 (7:44 PM)

MIT Academy

Weekly Update

Hello school community

Welcome to this week's edition of the MIT Academy High School Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

School News and Updates

Today, we held our first Danishes with the Director meeting of the school year. We had several parents come and chat with school staff to learn more about everything going on at school. We discussed safety, passing periods, teaching staff, the new gym, and other topics of interest to those involved. Keep an eye out for our next Danishes with the Director meeting so you can join us!
Students who completed the SCAI survey and submitted proof were entered into a raffle to win a hoodie or t-shirt! And the winners ARE...Kasey Binay, Osborne Ferrer, Estefania Martinez Lopez, Paulina Olivares. Winners can come to H1.5 on Monday to pick up their prize!
Tomorrow starts Vallejo Waterfront weekend! You still have time to sign up for the GLO RUN, which is FREE to all GTA staff, students, and families (select the tickets you want, then the discount is given at check out). The schools are competing to see which school will get the most participants. Let's beat MIT middle, and Griffin Academy! Sign up to day, and be sure to check in early tomorrow! https://events.vallejowaterfrontweekend.com/2024-glo-run-vallejo/?coupon-code=GTA

School Site Council Volunteers needed

The School Site Council (SSC) represents parents, students, community members and school staff in school governance. The SSC is responsible for review and input into the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), Identifying resources to support LCAP initiatives, review of student performance data to determine needs, review and input into the distribution of Title I funds. This committee will meet virtually every 4-6 weeks for approximately 2 hours. Because we are meeting virtually, volunteers do not need to go through a rigorous clearance process. For School Site Council for the 24/25 school year, we need the Director (me), 3 MIT teachers (actively teaching), 1 non-teaching staff (classified or certificated), and five total parents/guardians/family members, students, and community members. We are seeking interested people for all positions (except the Director).
You can learn more about school site council and their responsibilities HERE
Please complete this form if you are interested in serving on school site council

Upcoming Events

You can view important school-wide events by subscribing to our school Google Calendar.

Our first grading period has come to a close. You can expect to see the first set of progress reports in the coming weeks.
September 15- October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage month. We continue to honor those bringing the Hispanic Culture to our community.
October is Filipino American History Month. We appreciate the rich culture Filipino Americans have brought to our community.
Our Justice and the Law program is hosting a mayoral debate here at MIT Academy on October 17, 2024. Come out and show your support!
Mr. Nyong is the new assistant director and the main point of contact for student matters (conflicts, discipline, 504s, parent conferences, bullying, etc). Please do not hesitate to reach out to him at onyong@gtaschools.org.

Important Reminders

If you are staying after school for ANY reason (clubs, sports, etc), we need you to complete this registration form to ensure we have the correct emergency contact information. All students staying after school for any reason now need to check in at the MPR (sign in), then go to their respective activity. While in the MPR you will also have the opportunity to get a snack from the cafeteria.
Come in Dress Code every day. If you need assistance purchasing clothes, please inform the main office. Students out of dress code are subject to a $15 charge for replacement items.
School attendance is extremely important. Be sure you are in class on time every day to every class. This helps ensure that you are not missing important learning, and it helps fund important programs at the school! Plus! you might just earn a Dutch Bros gift card!. Remember, we will be enforcing our attendance policy as outlined in the student handbook.

Online Resources

Students and parents can access important links on our Student/Parent Links Hub. This is one document where you can gain access to many of our resources.
Please download the STOPit app on your phone, or use the STOPit web platform to make anonymous reports about things happening at our school.
Check out our website for other important information.