MIT High School Weekly Update

Posted Date: 11/01/24 (7:57 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.

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School News and Updates

This week's spirit week was a ton of fun with a lot of engagement from both students and staff.
We had another Danishes with the Director meeting where parents were able to meet with administration to discuss current events and any questions that arose. Join us on our next one!
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.

November is Good Nutrition month. It's a great time to refocus on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.
November 5: Is the Angry Chickz Fundraiser. Look for more details on how to show support.
November 5: US Army representatives will be on campus during lunch and available to answer questions about a career in the Army.
November 8 is the end of the progress reporting period. Be sure to get all your work: progress reports are coming!
November 11: School will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
November 25-29: School will be closed for Thanksgiving break.

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.