OCTOBER 5, 2015
MANZANO HS PARENT NEWSLETTER
COMING SOON! The Manzano Family will be opening (re-opening) soon! We are extremely excited to have the Family Center return and look forward to serving our students and families. More information to follow.
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There is a Family Center staffed by a full-time Family Liaison to serve families in need of guidance regarding resources and opportunities for their students.
In This Issue
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Greetings and ParentVue Pg. 1 Money, College & New Staff
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Nurse, IC MPTSA
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Math Tutoring Schedule
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AVID, Student Senate & Events
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MANZANO MESSENGER Greetings from Dr. Webb It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 – 2016 school year. I am honored and excited to serve the community as the new principal of Manzano High School, as are the new and returning staff members. I am impressed with the pride and determination of the students, teachers, and parents.
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Manzano High School enjoys a rich history of academic, extracurricular, co-curricular, and cultural excellence. My goal is continue to build upon the culture of excellence for all students and staff. It is our mission:
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Through relationships, rigor and relevance, we strive: to create self-sufficient, contributing members of the community; to promote student achievement in academic, artistic and applied disciplines; to develop the skills necessary to enhance each student’s future.
During the course of the year, it is my hope that we will work together to provide the students of Manzano the best possible educational opportunities in preparing them to be world class citizens ready to master the challenges of the 21st Century with a solid foundation created here at our school.
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I welcome your involvement as we work to provide the best possible education to the students of our Manzano community. I encourage you to contact me with your ideas, suggestions and concerns. As Principal, my door is always open and I welcome your input. Please feel free to stop in or call to make an appointment to discuss any concerns, suggestions, or ideas to help make this the best year yet! I look forward to working with you and your child.
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ParentVue Greetings, parents and community members! The first six weeks has just come to an end and report cards are coming home, if they haven’t arrived already. But you can know your student’s grades in real time using the ParentVue app for iPhone and Android. Here is a helpful video link to walk you through the process: English: https://vimeo.com/140217764
Español: https://vimeo.com/140217949
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OCTOBER 5, 2015
MANZANO HS PARENT NEWSLETTER
MHS Students Earned 14 MILLION Dollars in Scholarships - Begin earning your $ NOW! We have great news! Raise.me (a micro- scholarship) is available to all 9-12 grade students across the nation. Approximately 220 Manzano students have earned over 14 million dollars. Yes! You are reading this right, over 14 million dollars. All Manzano students should open a Raise.me account and start earning money for college. The process is easy, go to raise.me and have your students set up a free account today. How it Works Over 80 colleges and universities across the nation are registered with Raise.me offering scholarships to students. Students register and input their grades (A & B), extra-curricular, volunteer activities, and much more. Students receive the micro-scholarships from the university if they attend that college or university. Who Funds Raise.me Funders of Raise.me include the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Facebook’s charitable giving. National youth organizations partnering with Raise.me include the National Speech & Debate Association, College Summit, Close Up Foundation, and VolunTEEN Nation, among others. Questions If you have any question or concerns regarding micro-scholarship or any other scholarship opportunities, please contact Mrs. Monique Baca the College and Career Counselor at monique.baca@aps.edu
New Teachers for 2015-2016
Rosa de la Vega Math
Dawn Hungerford Math
From the Library
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College & Test Prep Center This year, a new section of the library was created to house materials focusing on college and test preparation. There are a wide variety of books available for check out including AP test prep, ACT and SAT prep, selecting a major in college, scholarship information, and college checklists. In support of the College & Test Prep Center, the MHS Library now provides access to the Testing & Education Reference Center. This database contains a wealth of information for parents and students including practice tests for AP courses, SAT, ACT, and PSAT, college admissions information, a scholarship search tool, and a resume builder. Included in the database is the Family College Planning Center, which provides a checklist for students and parents on “should do” things to prepare for college. This database and all library resources can be accessed through the MHS Library page http://manzano.aps.edu/welcome-to-thelibrary. A password is required for off-campus access to all databases – check with your student or email Ms. Eaton.
Alexis Chubrich Science
Michael Good Math
Natural History Museum Family Pass A family pass to the New Mexico Natural History Museum is available for check out in the MHS Library. This is free to all staff, students, and parents, including those in the Manzano Preschool program.
Tanvir Malik Science
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OCTOBER 5, 2015
MANZANO HS PARENT NEWSLETTER
Book Recommendations for Students and Parents Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Eichar): In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident-- unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes-- have led to decades of speculation over what really happened. Eichar retraces the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter to bring the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain. Station Eleven (Mandel) In a future in which a pandemic has left few survivors, actress Kirsten Raymonde, having witnessed paparazzoturned-EMT Jeevan Chaudhary try to save the life of actor Arthur Leander after he suffered a heart attack on stage, travels with a troupe performing Shakespeare and finds herself in a community in which a prophet will not let anyone leave alive.
Manzano Parent, Teachers, & Student Association MTPSA
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We l c o me b ac k M anzano parents, teachers, students. I hope you all had a great summer. My name is Jamie Sanchez and I am your MPTSA President. I may have had the opportunity to have met some of you at opening night or at registration. I am eager to meet with you all and get everyone involved. Our meetings are held the first Wednesday every month at 6 pm in C9. Please join today!
From Cindi Ramsey RN CNP, MHS School Nurse
With the start of flu season right around the corner, UNM Hospitals has scheduled more than two dozen free flu vaccination clinics throughout the Albuquerque area and at UNM Hospital during the months of October and November. All UNM Hospitals public flu shot clinics are free.
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Instructional Council Meeting Agenda Focus: Title 1 16 September 2015
Family Center Overview Mission Purpose The Family Center’s purpose is to: Increase family engagement in students’ academic endeavors and our school community. Provide Manzano High School families with the needed supports to increase student academic achievement, attendance, and graduation rates.
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Family Center Goals To increase family (parent and student) engagement To provide with possible resources for students and parents To decrease student truancy and absences To increase student achievement and graduation rate
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Personnel To support the Family Center Goals Family Liaison Salary Secretary Asst Salary Secretary, overtime 5 Sections of Intervention grades 9 – 12* Teachers, stipends Professional Development, Teachers, Family Liaisons, and Counselors Counselors’ Stipends
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General Supplies Supplies for Start Up and Maintenance of the Family Center Student Travel AVID Trips to Colleges "3
OCTOBER 5, 2015
MANZANO HS PARENT NEWSLETTER
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Ninth – Twelfth Grade In State Colleges Trips Professional Development For Teachers, Family Liaisons, and Counselors Supply Assets Printers & Furniture to set up and maintain Family Center Computers To support Family Liaisons and Families Family Center Suggested Programs AVID Trips to Colleges Ninth to Twelfth Grade In State Colleges Trips After School Tutoring
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Software To increase English skills (parents & students) Monarch Moments: College and Career Presentations Homework Tips for Families Parenting Workshops
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Other Supports Food, toys, and Books to encourage attendance and participation
Mathematics Tutoring Schedule
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OCTOBER 5, 2015
MANZANO HS PARENT NEWSLETTER
AVID
Manzano High School 2015-2016 Student Body Officers
Manzano AVID has been growing every year and we have had a lot of success with getting students to graduate and getting them into college. Last year every AVID student graduated and 28 of 29 of them were accepted into college. This year we have 53 AVID seniors, the largest group in APS history.
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If you are interested in more information please email Matt Kraus at Kraus_m@aps.edu or Christine Ragsdale christine.ragsdale@aps.edu If your student is an underclassmen and not in AVID, come by K222 for an application. Our next round of interviews will be held in December.
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Student Senate Homecoming Coronation: During the beginning of September, Manzano's Student Senate sponsored our annual Homecoming Coronation. The assembly is a long-standing tradition we have at Manzano. It is a way to give back to the Homecoming Court members who have participated and contributed to their school the past four years. It is not only to acknowledge and recognize the deeds that the Court members have done but also a way to incorporate other organizations, e.g., Choir, NJROTC, Drama. This assembly took place on Tuesday, September 8. Clothing Bank: To help the community, members of Student Senate, ASU, and Homecoming Court helped with a clothing bank for students in Protect the Pride. This occurred throughout the entire Homecoming Season. Tailgate: Manzano's freshman class senate representatives organized a homecoming tailgate on Thursday, September 10th. This allowed the organizations of Manzano to fundraise while homecoming court members greeted and interacted with their fellow peers. H o m e c o m i n g D a n c e : T o e n d Manzano’s Homecoming festivities, the Junior class hosted our annual Homecoming dance on Saturday, September 12. Students experienced "A Walk through Wonderland" dancing the night away. Many parents and administration assisted with chaperoning and security.
Events for October 2015 10/7 @ 6pm
MPTSA Meeting, C9
10/8-10/9
FALL BREAK
10/13 @ 7pm
Orchestra Concert, PAC
10/14
PSAT for 10th & 11th
10/14 @ 9am
Cap/Gown Mtg, 12th
10/15 @ 7pm
Song, Dance & Art Fest, PAC
10/17
Pageant of the Bands
10/19 @ 2:45pm
Instructional Council
10/21 @ 7pm
Jazz Band Concert, PAC
10/23
Cheer/Drill Assembly
10/27
Blood Drive
10/27 @ 5:30pm
PIP/Crossroads, Library
10/28-10/30
Drama Production: DRACULA
10/30 @ 12pm
Halloween Carnival, Plaza
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