MHS eNews November 7, 2024

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This Issue's Top Highlights

KNOW

Today was the final day of SLC's A.B.L.E. Mental Wellness Week. Make sure to ask your student about the sessions they attended during today's extended flex time!

DO

Next Wednesday is the deadline to register and pay for this year's AP Tests. Check out the information below.

Zephyr Girls Volleyball will continue play in the State Tournament Consolation bracket tomorrow, Friday, Nov 8th at 9am at the Xcel Energy Center. Good Luck Girls! Go Zephyrs!

School News

New Tardy Notifications

In an effort to provide consistent attendance practices within the district. Mahtomedi High School will begin sending out automated tardy notifications to the parent/guardian of any student that is late for one or more class periods during the academic day. Notifications will be sent out via text messages beginning next Monday, November 11th, .

Texts will not include specific information about the tardy. Families that receive a text should log into ParentVue and select Attendance to see which class period reported the late arrival.

We appreciate our MHS families making consistent, on-time attendance a priority. Questions about our new notification practices can be emailed to MHS Associate Principal, Lisa Faletti-Watkins

It's Time to Pay for your AP Exams

Students who are taking full-year AP classes and plan on testing in the spring need to pay for their test(s) by Wednesday, November 13th.

Here is the payment link.

If your class is Semester 2 only, no payment is due at this time.

Please reach out to Mr. Akins if you will NOT be taking the AP exam for an AP course in which you are currently enrolled.

If you need financial assistance for your tests, please follow the instructions in the above payment link or reach out to your counselor.

Donations Needed for Turkey BINGO

On Tuesday, November 26th, Mahtomedi Student Leadership Council will be hosting all-school Turkey Bingo and WE NEED PRIZES DONATED! Ideas include (but certainly are not limited to)...

Gift Cards to Favorite Teen Hotspots like Caribou, Starbucks, Gas, Raising Canes, Ulta, Chipotle, Amazon, Crumbl, Taco Bell, etc.
Tumblers and Water Bottles
Electronics
Movie Tickets,
Bath & Body Products,
Candy and Fun Snacks

The more prizes...the more WINNERS! Donations can be dropped off in the MHS Office by parents or students. Thank you for your support!

Athletics and Activities

Mahtomedi State Champions Visit Elementary School Students

The Mahtomedi High School Girls Soccer team, the 2024 Minnesota State High School League Class AA State Champions, visited their youngest fans at Wildwood and O.H. Anderson Elementary Schools this week. During the Champions Walk, the high school students walked through the school and were greeted with cheers and high-fives from the elementary students and staff. Click here to view photos and watch a video recap of the special event.

DECA Volunteers with Wildwood Students

The Mahtomedi DECA class recently volunteered at Wildwood Elementary School to help first-grade students make posters for the Zephyr Service Project. Each school is collecting items for the Mahtomedi gift assistance program.

Around the School

Zephyrs practice Awareness, Balance, Learning & Empathy

Today we wrapped up our schoolwide A.B.L.E. Mental Wellness Week hosted by Student Leadership Council. The acronym A.B.L.E. stands for Awareness, Balance, Learning and Empathy. During today's extended flex time, students had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of mental wellness related opportunities including speakers, journaling, nature walks, yoga, relaxation through exercise, tea and music, quiet reading and spending time with our therapy dog, Brewster...just to name a few. Washington County Community Services was available in the commons to answer questions and share their very popular mental wellness related swag.

Congratulations to Ada Thompson (Class of 2026), who was recently selected for the American Choral Directors' Association (ACDA) Mixed Honor Choir. Out of more than 5,000 students who auditioned, Ada is one of only 300 students chosen for this prestigious ensemble.

Ada has an impressive track record in choral music, having been selected for the 9th and 10th Grade Honor Choirs in previous years. In addition to her achievements as a vocalist, she serves as the student assistant director for Zephyr Express, Mahtomedi High School’s a cappella ensemble. Her commitment to music education is also evident in her attendance at a recent conference aimed at inspiring future music educators.

“Ada’s selection for the National Honor Choir is a remarkable achievement that highlights her dedication and talent,” said Chad Garrels Director of Choral Activities at Mahtomedi High School. “We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to seeing her shine on this national stage.”

The Honor Choir will rehearse in Dallas, Texas during the National ACDA Conference on March 20 and 21, culminating in a performance on Saturday, March 22, under the direction of renowned conductor Chris Maunu. This opportunity allows Ada to collaborate with top choral talents from across the nation, further developing her skills and passion for music.

Mahtomedi Students Practice Civic Responsibility

The Current Issues and Politics class at Mahtomedi High School conducted a mock election for all MHS students on election day. Click here to watch a video of the event. Students in the Current Issues and Politics class practiced different roles during the mock election, including checking in the registered voters (MHS student list), distributing ballots, monitoring the election, checking ballots, and distributing “I Voted” election stickers. The Current Issues and Politics class at MHS connects students to past, present, and future issues that shape the world on a local, regional, and global scale. The course is offered during the fall semester and uses a variety of activities to engage students with matters that have geographical, political, economic, social, and technological significance in the world.

Mahtomedi Students Explore College Experience

MHS students in Carly Lewellen’s AVID class recently had the opportunity to explore the college experience through a visit to the University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF). Throughout the visit, students learned about the programs offered, tuition, opportunities available, and general campus life. They attended small group sessions tailored to their potential future career interests and asked questions to a UWRF student panel. They also got to eat lunch in the dining hall among current students and participate in a campus tour. AVID is a new elective class offered to MHS students this year. It provides a curriculum that focuses on strong reading and writing skills, organization, study strategies for success, and research on colleges and careers. AVID students also participate in additional activities such as college visits and community service projects.

Community Education Provides Opportunities to Students

Thank you from Mahtomedi Community Education to National Honor Society members who attended the Quilt Show at the Mahtomedi DEC! Over fall break, NHS members raised money by selling concessions and homemade bakery items.

Mahtomedi High School students also volunteered with the Zephyr Cooking Club at Mahtomedi Middle School. High schoolers provide mentoring and guidance while sixth through eighth graders cook.

If you want to volunteer with Zephyr Cooking Club classes at the middle school, please contact Enrichment and Adult Coordinator Sammy Wallace at sammy.wallace@isd832.net

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