VIKING NATION NEWSLETTER January, 2016
Viking Nation, It’s a great time to be a Viking; so many new and exciting things are happening here at Mazama it is hard to keep up. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, we are rolling out the STEM&M project second semester, see our web page for details and watch the local news for signing day! We are adding technology in the building at an outstanding rate to improve teaching, learning and student engagement. A special thanks to our counseling department for going the extra mile to assist our students in visiting local college campuses. On December 7th, we took a bus load of students to visit KCC where they had the opportunity to meet KCC staff, go on a campus tour and eat lunch on campus. Mazama will also be visiting Oregon Tech on Friday, January 15th for a campus visit (11:00 a.m.2:45 p.m.). We will tour the campus, learn about financial aid and admissions, eat lunch catered by Oregon Tech, then research the campus about specific programs that our students may be interested in! Later this spring, we are planning a longer trip to Southern Oregon University, information to follow as it gets closer. Check the web page for details. If your student would like to attend any of these opportunities, please have them set up a meeting with one of our counseling staff for requirements. Juniors and Seniors will have first priority, but if we have room, we will allow Freshmen and Sophomores to attend if they meet the requirements. Steve Morosin, Principal
Mazama High School Phone Numbers Attendance Office
#541-883-5027
Main Office
#541-883-5024 Fax #541-883-5044
Guidance Office
#541-883-5031 Fax #541-851-8829
Athletic Office
#541-883-5032
NO SCHOOL On The Following Days: Monday, January 18th, Martin Luther King Day Friday, January 22nd, Grade Prep Day (End of Semester) Monday, February 15th, Presidents’ Day
ATTENTION SENIORS! January 13th is the last day to order caps and gowns at the discounted rate. Go to www.oregongraduateservices.com. If you have questions, please contact the Guidance Office.
All Seniors…….. The FAFSA is the only way for you to have a chance to get financial aid, work study or receive monetary grants to attend a college or university. Please prepare now by going to www.fafsa.gov and submit it on January 1st for the best results!
The deadline for the last SAT before admissions time is February 5th, that is for the March 5th SAT. There is also a January 23rd SAT that is still available if you are willing to pay a late fee. Please see Mr. Rooney if you have any questions, would like to send your transcripts, or if you would like a recommendation letter.
Mark Your Calendars Winter Formal ~Masquerade~ January 30th 8-11 pm Yesterday’s Plaza
Mazama leadership class recently partnered with the “Apple Pie Gang� to distribute 40 gift bags to the Klamath Hospice Center. The gift bags total over $1,400 and are given to families using hospice care during the holidays.
Information Regarding the Smarter Balanced Assessment Guidelines for requesting a student opt out of state required testing: The State of Oregon requires school districts to test students using the Smarter Balanced assessment in grades 3 thru 8 and in grade 11. Districts are required to test 95% of all students and 95% of students in specifically defined groups identified on the annual school report card. Parents and adult students are allowed to opt out of state required testing in accordance with Oregon law. The opt out procedure has been defined by the Oregon Department of Education, and the required forms are available on the district’s website under the tab marked for “Parents.” The Oregon Department of Education allows only this official form to be used to request a student be “opted out” of testing. Opt out forms must be filled out completely and signed by the parent or adult student in the presence of a school official. Opt out forms must be received prior to the start of student testing. Opting out of state required testing does not excuse a student from meeting essential skills for the purpose of graduation. A high school student that does not take and meet essential skills through state testing must meet through alternative means. Link to ODE forms: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4302
Información acerca de la evaluación “Smarter Balance” Directrices para solicitar una exclusión de su estudiante para las pruebas requeridas del estado: El estado de Oregon requiere que los distritos escolares den el examen “Smarter Balance” para los grados de 3 hasta 8 y el grado 11. Los distritos tienen que probar 95% de todos los estudiantes. Padres y estudiantes que son adultos pueden excluirse del examen requerido del estado por las leyes de Oregon. El proceso para excluirse se ha definido por el Departamento de Educación de Oregon, y las formas requeridas están disponibles en el sitio web del distrito bajo la ficha marcada para los padres “Parents.” El Departamento de Educación de Oregon solamente permite que esta forma oficial puede estar usado pare solicitar que un estudiante se excluye de las pruebas. Las formas de exclusión tienen que estar llenados completamente y firmado por el padre o estudiante adulto en presencia de un funcionario de la escuela. Las formas de exclusión deben ser recibidas antes del comienzo de los exámenes. Excluyéndose de pruebas requeridas del estado no excluye un estudiante de teniendo que cumplir las habilidades esenciales para el propósito de graduación. Un estudiante de la escuela secundaria que no cumple las habilidades esenciales a través de los exámenes estatales tiene que cumplir a través de medios alternativos. Enlace para la forma: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4302
Meet Our Sparrow Mazama Sparrow Club would like to introduce you to our new Sparrow, Cydney Cornils. Cydney is a bright and creative girl who loves to sing and paint. She was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, type 2E/1F; a rare disorder that affects her nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. Early in her life, Cydney experienced hip dysplasia and surgeries to help her walk. Although CMT affects all of her muscles it’s the ones in her arms, hands, feet, and legs that are most affected. Overtime, Cydney will experience paralysis in her feet because she cannot build up tone in her muscles. Because of this, Cydney spends much of her time in her wheelchair or using her walker. Despite all she has faced, Cydney radiates positivity and love to all those she encounters. She loves her family, her service dog, Buddy, and Taylor Swift, and her adorable smile lights up a room! We, members of Sparrow Club, look forward to committing our service and support to help our new Sparrow, Cydney Cornils. We know you will love her as much as we do!
How Can I Afford College? There are two amazing grants that make community college affordable for local students. The new Oregon Promise grant will allow Oregon residents of any age, who graduate from high school or earn their GED in the spring/summer of 2016, to receive free tuition at Oregon community colleges for up to two years! Enrollment for the Oregon Promise is already underway and continues until March 1, 2016. Students must complete their FAFSA by the end of January. Space is limited! Learn more about the Oregon Promise and sign up today by visiting oregonpromise.org. The Advanced Diploma Program (ADP) provides one year of free community college tuition, books and fees. ADP may go through some legislative changes in the next few months but the tentative application date is set for April 1, 2016. Applications will be available through KCC and at area high schools. Students are encouraged to sign up for both programs because funding is limited.
Mazama Little Viks Cheer Camp
Location: Mazama High Cafeteria Dates: Jan. 11th, 13th & 14th Friday, Jan. 15th ~ Halftime performance at Varsity Girl’s Basketball Game vs. North Valley High School ~ Game starts at 6:00 pm
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Cost: $25.00 per participant Includes Little Viks Cheer T-shirt Register on the Mazama High School Home Page www.kcsd.k12.or.us - Select Mazama High – Click on Camp Link to the right of page. For questions please contact Coach Kaci Mitchell at mitchellk@kcsd.k12.or.us / (541) 851-885
Business Students Attend Conference Thirty-three FBLA and business students attended the KCC Business Skills Academy on Tues., December 15.. It was a great day filled with event testing, workshops, and awards. Some students signed up for test-only events, while others participated in speaking events and mock job interviews. There was an opening session presented by Luke Ovgard, who spoke about the positives and negatives of social media. Paris Price (past Mazama FBLA president and current PBL president) was also a keynote speaker. Students also enjoyed various workshops such as Speaking for Success, Client Services and You’re Wearing it Wrong! Lunch was provided and then awards were given out. Mazama did exceptionally well, with many students placing in their events! Submitted by Natalie Temple, FBLA Publicity Director
Business
A Special Thank You…. We would like to extend a special ‘thank you” to the Sons of Norway for their donation of a Viking ship. Mazama has added their own “M” to the mast. The Viking ship has adorned the football field during games, has been used for homecoming and most recently helped represent Mazama’s Sparrow Club in the Snowflake Parade!
Remember to check out Ms. Radmaker’s Newsletter! https://www.smore.com/ek5gg
2016 Valhalla Yearbook
Senior Ads A special way to look back on your high school memories and younger days! Parents: Why not put in a picture of your senior from when they were younger and attach a note of well wishes for the future! This makes a great graduation gift! Prices 1/8 Page $30 Half Page $95
1/4 Page $50 3/4 Page $140
Full Page $180 Submit by March 4, 2016 Contact Miss Schmidt for details: schmidtl@kcsd.k12.or.us (541)883-5024
2016 Yearbook $60.00 Yearbook purchased after Jan. 8, 2016 $65.00 ($60.00 w/ASB sticker) See the bookkeeper to purchase your copy!
Mazama SAT Test Date 2015-2016 School Year Test Date
Register by
Late Registration
Oct. 3rd
Sept. 3rd
Sept. 18th
Dec. 5th
Nov. 5th
Nov. 20th
Jan 23rd
Dec. 28th
Jan. 8th
Mar. 5th
Feb. 5th
Feb. 19th
June 4th
May 5th
May 20th
Stop by the Guidance Office for more information!
KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Greg Thede, Superintendent 10501 Washburn Way Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Dear Parents: Occasionally weather conditions or other emergencies require us to take some special action regarding school closures and early dismissal. The following is our plan to let you know when school will not be held as regularly scheduled. If we find it necessary to close school in the morning, announcements will be made over the radio and television stations listed below after 6:00 AM. We advise you to listen to your local stations in the mornings and/or visit our district website where a message will be posted. If it is necessary to dismiss school early due to bad weather or other emergencies, announcements will be made on the same radio and television stations periodically throughout the day and posted on our district website as soon as a decision is made. Please do not telephone the stations, the school, or the school district office. been made with the stations to broadcast the information to you. Thank you for your help. District Website:
www.kcsd.k12.or.us
Radio Stations 106.9 KKRB Television Stations: KOBI/KOTI
KDRV/KDKF
KTVL
Arrangements have