2015-2016 Food Bowl Schedule of Events

The Food Bowl season has arrived. Once again, Montesano High School is competing against Elma High School to see which school can raise the most money and food to support our local food banks. Food Bowl begins Friday, December 4 and ends Tuesday, December 15.

Even more than last year, the need for food in our community is at an all-time high. Any support you are willing to give is greatly appreciated. Monetary donations allow the food bank to buy food at a lower cost.  It’s also more advantageous in the competition because each dollar is worth two pounds.  Your support of this worthy community event is very much appreciated.  

We have scheduled many events to help with raising money for Food Bowl that we think will be a lot of fun as well as help the Montesano Food Bank.  To see the calendar of events, please click on the following link:

Food Bowl Calendar of Events

Remember, the real winners are the Food Banks and everyone they help in our communities.   

2015 Food Bowl - Silent Auction

Silent Auction

JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCES

School conferences for the Jr/Sr High School are scheduled for Thursday, November 5.  These conferences are not scheduled but on a first come, first served basis.  If you are interested in meeting with your child’s teachers regarding their grades, please stop in between the hours of 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Report cards will not be mailed out but will be available on Skyward Family Access by Tuesday, November 3.

Because of school conferences, the Jr/Sr High School will have early dismissal at 12:20 pm on both Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.

"It Came from a Book"

And the winner is ---

Montesano Jr/Sr High School Open House & Free Flu Shots

Open House at Montesano Jr/Sr High School will be on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  We encourage you all to come in and meet the teachers and to ask any questions you may have.

During the open house, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, flu shots will be available for free to anyone age 12 and older with proof of the following insurance policies:  Premera Blue Cross, Premera, Group Health, Lifewise, Health Net and Medicare.  The nurse is not contracted to take any state insurance (Apple).  You must bring a either a copy of your insurance card or the card.  Medicare cards are required, no copies.  Please bring ID as well.

For those who do not have any of the above referenced insurance policies, the cost is $30.  Only checks and cash accepted.

If students come without a parent, they will need to have a completed permission form (see link below to print) in order to receive a shot.  All students under 18 must have a form, even without a parent present.

Minor Consent for Flu Shot

First Day of School & Schedules

Welcome to the first day of school for the 2015-16 school year.  I would like to give you a couple of reminders before classes begin:

1. Check your skyward account and print your schedule. We are working hard to adjust class sizes and your students schedule may have changed. 

2. We are also looking at adding a math instructor after the start of the year so schedules may need to be altered again. We apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your patience in the create the best possible educational experience.

Library Media Center Art Contest

“It Came

from a Book”

Art Contest

Submission Guidelines

• ·  Create a piece of art inspired by the theme “It Came from a Book!”
• ·  Your artwork can be any type -  painting, drawing, sculpture, photography. 
• ·  The submitted artwork must fit within a square foot space. 
• ·  Submitted artwork must have a name or title and a description (on a full size piece of paper) of how “it came from a book”.
• ·  All Montesano Jr. Sr. High students can participate with one piece of artwork. 
• ·  All submissions must be original.

·  All entries are due in the Jr. Sr. High Library Media Center by the end of school day Thursday October 1. 

Prizes - Winners will be announced Monday, October 5. 

·  The winning artwork determined by the Jr. Sr. High staff will  receive a $25 gift certificate.

·  Honorable mention artwork will receive a $5 gift certificate.

Back to School

Students and parents welcome back to the 2015-2016 school year and a special welcome to the class of 2021. Here are some reminders as we get started this year. The office opens on August 24th. Students wishing to adjust their schedules should call the counseling center to set up an appointment.  Their number is 249-1636.

If you have questions regarding skyward logins and passwords or the registration process, please call 249-1635 and leave a message.  Lori and Jamie are checking messages and will return your calls. as soon as possible 

If you are new to our district, please go to "Admissions" and "New Student Enrollment" on the Jr-Sr High School Website.  After you complete this process, the registrar will get back to you after the office opens.

Seventh Grade Parents - We will have our seventh grade orientation on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 pm in the commons. Your student will have a chance to walk through their class schedule and practice locker combinations.   There will be a lot of valuable information given out that night to both parents and students.  We encourage you all to attend.

If you have other questions about sports start dates and other activities, please check the calendar for the high school and district office. 

Welcome Back!

2015-2016 Student Registration (current students only)

The new school year will be here before you know it.  Registration begins on August 1 through Skyward for all returning students.  Any new students should go to New Student Enrollment on the Montesano Jr/Sr High Website.

Letters were mailed home at the end of June giving you all the details regarding the registration process.  In case you have misplaced your letter, you may select the link here:  2015-2016 Registration Letter.

Enjoy the remainder of summer and we'll see you on September 2, 2015 for the first day of school.

Montesano's Girls Golf Team

http://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/05/20/montesano-girls-golf/

FFA Plant Sale

Montesano High School FFA Annual Plant Sale

Fridays: 2:00 – 4:00 Saturdays:
9:00 – 12:00 Weekdays:
By Appointment (360)249-4041 

Come check out our large variety of plants, flowers, and hanging baskets!

We have Tomatoes, Marigolds, Geraniums, Petunias, Veggie Starts, Begonias and much more!

The Montesano High School greenhouse, 302 N. Sylvia Ave, next to the junior high gymnasium on the north end of the school.

All proceeds benefit Montesano High School FFA

2015-2016 Sports Physicals

If you're child is entering 7th grade and has an interest in playing sports at Montesano Jr-Sr High School, they will need a sports physical.  If your child hasn't had a sports physical in two years, they will need to have a new sports physical.  All physicals are valid for two years.  

The Athletic Department has scheduled sports physicals for Saturday, June 6 at Montesano Internal Medicine.  The hours are 8:30 am to 11:30 am and the cost is $20.  You may pay with a check or cash only.  No debit or credit cards will be accepted.  To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please contact Judy Vandinter at 360-249-1666.

End of the School Year is Almost Here

Graduation is scheduled for June 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Bo Griffith High School Gym.   Before that, we have lots of activities scheduled and we encourage parents to help their kids stay on track and get plenty of rest, especially as the weather improves.  We just finished High School ASB Elections and are looking forward to the Jr/Sr Ball this Saturday.  SURE Club is hosting the "Every 32 Minutes" program this week to encourage kids to drive safe and not distracted.  Next week our Juniors will be participating in "Business Week."  This is a program where the Junior Class really learns about running a business with the help of local business leaders.  On Wednesday, April 29 we have the "Senior Panoramic Picture" scheduled for the Class of 2015.   On May 19, 20 and 21 ELA testing is scheduled for the 10th grade.  It is a graduation requirement that students pass these tests.

In addition to the above listed activities, we have lots of testing days, band & choir concerts, softball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, and powerlifting still to take place.  The first two weeks of June will be very busy with senior activities and end of year activities, as well as student recognition assemblies, and junior high "Fun Day."   For a full listing of events, please go to the Jr/Sr Calendar on the website.

It's Coming........."Spring Break-Out" FREE Lunches for all Montesano School District Students

The Montesano Church of God is hosting "Spring Break-Out" and providing FREE lunches to all Montesano School District students.  The Break-Out begins on Monday, April 6  and goes through Friday, April 10.  The hours are 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  The Montesano Church of God is located at 317 E. Spruce Street.  If you have any food allergies, give them a call at 249-3242 and they will work to accommodate your needs.  The Church of God encourages all who are interested to come and join them for lunch and fun.  Please enter in the alley side door (follow the signs).

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ALERTS FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WHEN GAMES, MATCHES OR MEETS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR CHANGED.

Here is a tool for you to stay up on all the changes we have for spring sports.  Go to http://www.1aevergreen.com  and the Montesano High School page.  On the right hand side there is an orange "Subscribe" button.  Click this button and follow the directions.  You will get an e-mail confirmation that will direct you to sign up for e-alerts.  If you register on this site and sign up for alerts, you will receive the changes as they happen.  You pick which sport/sports you would like to receive alerts about.  Please pass this on to anyone that follows the Montesano Bulldogs.  If you have any questions, please call the Athletic Department @ 249-1666.

HS ASB Meeting, February Minutes

February 8

ASB Meeting

1.Opening ceremony

    A) Meeting called to order 8:52

    B) Flag salute

    C) Roll call and quorum  

        -22 people (quorum met)

2. Minutes of previous meeting not available.

    A) Will read January’s minutes next meeting for approval.

3.Officer’s reports

    A.) Treasurer’s report N/A

4.) Old Business

    A.) Blood drive

        -went well

                    -8:30 to 2:30

    B.) Concessions

        - something we may think about doing next year

        - split in half with junior high

    C.) Heart week

        - went very well for the first time

        - other clubs can be put on just need to be approved

    D.) Signs in hallway

        - has to have the approved stamp

        - signs will be taken down if it doesn't have a stamp

        - on every  Tuesday a committee will meet to approve signs

5) New Business

    A.) elections

        -elections in April

        - earlier than last year

        - 5 elected positions, 2 appointed

    B.) budget

        - go back to clubs and create this coming year’s budget

        - list all expenses and incomes

        - A.S.B. approves all other budgets

        - due april 17th

    C.) spike tryouts

        - 8th-11th

        - will be the same week as elections

6) closure  

    Brooke motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Josie seconded.  Motion passed.  

Meeting adjourned at 9:11AM.

Class of 2019 Registration Information

To the parents of the class of 2019.  Can you believe it? We have arrived at the time when you and your student should start thinking about the next four years. To assist you in planning, we have scheduled a Freshman information night for Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30 PM in the Montesano Jr/Sr High School Library.    

This year's class will mark the first incoming class that will need to meet the core 24 credit requirement, along with common core assessments, and end of course exams. Our time on Wednesday will be short, but packed with useful information about the upcoming registration for you and your student.   

School Bucks - Help Montesano Jr/Sr High students get donations just by grocery shopping!

If you shop at any Haggen store and use your Haggen card, money will be donated to Montesano Jr/Sr High School.  You just need to go to www.haggen.com to link your Haggen card to our school.

If you shop at any Safeway store and use your Safeway card, money will be donated to Montesano Jr/Sr High School.  You just need to go to escrip.com/safeway to sign up and link your Safeway Card to our school.

About the Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests

http://wa.portal.airast.org/training-tests/

The purpose of these training tests is to become familiar with the system, functionality, and item types; the tests are not intended to guide classroom instruction.

Some students may have difficulty with some of the content aligned to higher grades within the grade level/subject range of each training test; nevertheless, this should not interfere with students’ ability to interact with an item for its intended training purpose. If an item appears to be too difficult, encourage students to experiment with the tools, choose the best answer and move on to the next item.

Accessing the Practice and Training Tests
Users may take the practice and training tests using guest mode or securely using a supported secure browser or web browser. In general, the following web browsers can be used: Firefox 10–30, Chrome 31–35, Safari 5–7, and Internet Explorer 10 or 11. For more information, refer to the Supported Browsers page.

End-of-Course Exams

End-of-Course (EOC) exams in math and biology allow students in grades 9-12 to be tested on the knowledge and skills they’ve gained from taking specific courses. They are different from tests like Smarter Balanced, which are comprehensive and assess overall content-area knowledge.

EOCs are administered twice per year and the last three weeks of the course semester. Each school determines its own testing schedule. 

http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/EndofCourse.aspx

Students who have attempted an EOC in the past, but did not meet standard should plan to take the appropriate EOC at the end of this semester. The Algebra EOC will be Monday, February 2. The Geometry EOC will be Tuesday, February 3. The Biology EOC will be Wednesday, February 4.

All make-up testing will be held in the Library~Media Center and begin at 8:20 A.M. each day. Students should bring their own calculator. Pencils and other testing materials will be provided.

If students or parents have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.