MIT High School Weekly Update

Posted Date: 10/25/24 (8:15 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

Our 9th grade health class has been working on a nutrition unit and cooking nutritious meals. Ask your 9th grader what they have cooked!
Parents, Students, Staff, and community members: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sign up if you're interested serving on School Site Council! Please complete this form if you are interested in serving on school site council
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

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).

Upcoming Events

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

October is Filipino American History Month. We appreciate the rich culture Filipino Americans have brought to our community.
October 28-November 1 is a Multicultural/Halloween spirit week. If you are not coming to school in these themes, please come in dress code;
Monday: Cultural Icon day (dress as someone iconic from your culture);
Tuesday: Cultural Wear Day (Wear clothing that represents your culture);
Wednesday: Dress as a holiday (Dress up as any holiday);
Thursday: Halloween (come in your Halloween costume)
Friday: Witches vs. Zombies
On October 29, Jostens will be at school during lunch bringing information for seniors.
On October 30, the 11th grade class will be hosting a Halloween "slumber party" from 5:30-8:30.

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.
Mr. Nyong is the 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.

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.