2010 August Mailer

First PTSA Meeting All Are Welcome!

September 7th – 8:15am in the Library

6th Grade Parent Orientation will followQ & A with the administration & counselors

Malibu High School

IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFO FOR ALL STUDENTS AND

PARENTS!

•Get Your Stuff Day Information•1st Semester Calendar•2010 Reflections Art Theme•FAQ’s for just about everything•Fall Athletic Schedules

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Welcome back to school! I hope you have had a relaxing, enjoyable summer and are looking forward to an excellent 2010-2011 school year.

The PTSA is proud to debut the improvement of the restrooms on our campus. The quality of our restrooms has been a consistent complaint over the years, so we are happy to report that with some persistence and cooperation this project is finally being completed. The City of Malibu and the PTSA worked together with the school district to make this happen. The following is being done to improve the restrooms : the tile has been cleaned up, new partitions have been installed, as well as new fixtures for towels and toilet paper, and look for fresh coats of paint on walls. When you are at GYSD we invite you to take a look at the PTSA funds at work. We hope you will remind your children to respect the new and improved restrooms by keeping them clean and not vandalizing them.

This past year we worked hard to improve the communication between the school and its families, and we hope to improve that even more this year. In addition to our new website at www.malibuhigh.org and the very popular parent sponsored e-MHS network, we are hoping to send out a weekly email to all families. This will give you all of the information you need about the upcoming events at MHS. To do this you must give us your email address on the form enclosed in this mailer. We hope you will provide your email address so you

can receive these excellent weekly updates. MHS is working hard to communicate with everyone on a weekly basis, while at the same time being conscious of the environment, so we are going paperless. For those of you who don’t do email, the weekly emails will be posted on the MHS website at www.malibuhigh.org and a monthly newsletter can be mailed to you if you request to receive it by mail.

I highly encourage you to get involved at MHS, in an area that interests you. Whether it is a PTSA committee, The Shark Fund, Arts Angels or Athletic Boosters, your family’s school experience will be enhanced by your participation. And on that note, please remember that all of the groups listed above – all of the programs and budgets at MHS – are funded by The Shark Fund. Your contribution is an essential investment in the success of Malibu High School. Please support your child by supporting The Shark Fund. Look for the donation information enclosed in this packet.

Don’t forget to join the PTSA, and have all of your family members do so as well. It is just $6 per person. In order to save paper and time, the membership sign-up is on the MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form this year. Please hand in the completed form at the PTSA table at GYSD.

I look forward to seeing you at Get Your Stuff Day and wish you a wonderful 2010-2011 school year!

Wendy SidleyPTSA President

From the President of the MHS PTSA

MIDDLE SCHOOL: TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST HIGH SCHOOL: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

Get Your Stuff Day is held in the quad at Malibu High School. It is a day to take care of school business before the school year begins.

Please attend with your child to take care of the following items:

●Hand in completed Emergency Cards (Required to make purchases)●Purchase PE uniform (required for PE students)●Purchase an MHS assignment book (required for all students)●Get their school picture taken (required for all students for Student ID)●Purchase a bus pass●Purchase a parking pass (high school students only) ●Purchase ASB card (high school students only) ●Hand in your completed MHS Communication Form●Donate to the Shark Fund●Join the PTSA●Sign up to volunteer

MANY ITEMS REQUIRE SEPARATE CHECKS. BRING YOUR CHECK BOOK!

REMINDERS:•Two completed Emergency Cards are REQUIRED for students

to purchase materials.•

•Every MHS Student must have a picture taken for their Photo ID.

•Hand in your MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form at the PTSA table. Deadline to be in the Directory is September 30th.

•Visit The Shark Fund table to find out how you can help.•You can contribute to MHS just by grocery shopping. Look for

information about how to sign up your Ralph’s (and others) card.

Get Your Stuff Day

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) GET YOUR STUFF DAY SCHEDULE

9:00 to 12:00

All Middle School StudentsPurchase materials, join PTSA, hand in emergency cards and MHS Communication Form, have pictures taken. School pictures taken for School ID and Yearbook!

11:30 WELCOME LUNCH! 6th grade and new MHS parents ONLY.In the Amphitheater.

10:30 to 12:30*Optional - 6th Grade Boot Camp at The Malibu Boys and Girls Club. Contact Kasey Earnest at 310-457-2582 to sign up!

HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12) GET YOUR STUFF DAY SCHEDULE

9:00am-12:00pm

All High School StudentsPurchase materials, join PTSA, hand in emergency cards and MHS Communication Form, buy ASB card, have pictures taken. School pictures taken for School ID and Yearbook!

9:00am-10:30am

SENIORS ONLY Parking Permit sales. Seniors must present valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and check for $100 for Parking Permits. Permits are $90 with the purchase of an ASB sticker. Pay for your permit in the quad and then go down to Mr. Green to get permit.

A HUGE NUMBER OF

TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY BOOKS HAVE

NOT BEEN TURNED IN!! YOU MAY HAVE

NOTICED THAT YOU DIDN”T GET A

REPORT CARD AT THE END OF THE YEAR.

THAT MEANS YOU HAD AN OUTSTANDING

LIBRARY BILL. STUDENTS WILL NOT

RECEIVE THEIR SCHOOL SCHEDULES UNTIL

THESE BILLS HAVE BEEN PAID OR THE

BOOK RETURNED. THANK YOU.

PRICE LIST FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT GET YOUR STUFF DAY

Assignment Book: Required for All Students $10 (check to MHS)

Photo ID** $ free

Photo Packages are available through Keys photo. Details about the cost is enclosed in this mailer. Photo make-up day will be scheduled in September.

PE Shorts: Required (check to MHS) $8

PE T- Shirts: Required (check to MHS) $8

ASB Discount Card: High School Only $60 See benefits of card below. (check payable to ASB)

MHS Student Parking Permit*(check to MHS) $100

* Parking Permit: Must present valid Driver's License, proof of insurance, and $100 check made out to MHS. With purchase of ASB card Parking Permit will be $90.

ASB DISCOUNT CARD BENEFITS

GET THESE DEALS AND FREE OFFERS WITH YOUR ASB CARD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

-­‐Discounts  on  all  dances  hosted  by  Student  Council  (Homecoming,  Winter  Formal,  etc...)

-­‐Free  admission  to  all  school  athletic  events

-­‐10%  off  of  all  student  store  purchases

-­‐Discount  on  prom  tickets

-­‐Free  agenda  book

-­‐$10.00  off  parking  permit

-­‐Discounts  on  all  student  council  events

-­‐Free  yearbook  cover  and  extra  autograph  pages  with  purchase  of  yearbook

2010 MEAL TICKET PRICES

Breakfast - Middle and High School        $1.50Lunch - Middle and High School            $3.50

After the first day of school a 20 lunch meal cards may be purchased in the cafeteria for $60.

MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTA IS GOING GREEN!

The PTA Weekly Bulletin and PTA Monthly Mailer are both going to be emailed to every family to save paper, postage and waste. However, for this program to be a success every family needs to provide a working email address. It’s important for everyone at MHS to be informed - parents and students.Please take the time to carefully fill out your Directory/eNews and PTSA form so that you can receive these important updates and communications. If you must have a printed version of the Monthly Newsletter mailed to you, please indicate that on the “Directory/eNews and PTSA Form” clearly. We hope in the next year everyone will opt for the email version and Malibu High can realize its dream of being a greener campus.

Ask the expert:My kid lost a library book or textbook, what should I do?Your child’s 2010 schedule and last semester grades will not be released until the book has been found or the bill for its full retail price has been paid. (OUCH!) It is a good idea to turn your house upside down to find the wayward book. Here are some places to look: Under the bed, in the bookshelf, under the back seat of the car, at the best friend’s house, at the back of the closet, in the gym bag or in the neighbor’s bushes. Good luck!

School starts in six days, my child has not read the summer reading assignment. What should I do?Go to www.malibuhigh.org and search “Summer Reading Lists” Presto, the lists will magically appear. Drive to your nearest bookstore and purchase the books or visit one of the amazing public libraries in our area. You won’t have enough time for ordering online. Trust me. Tell your child he/she will not be able to have any more fun this summer until all the material has been read. Pump him or her with caffeinated beverages, sweets or tasteless high calorie protein bars as he/she attempts to finish the books. For high schoolers, in class essays will be assigned on the second day of school. So get to work. Middle schoolers will probably have a fun art project. (Just guessing:)

I have been going back to school shopping with my teen. My child tells me there is no dress code at Malibu High, is that true? All school policies are outlined in the fascinating Student Parent Handbook. You may download the document at the school website and read all about the dress code and other important rules and regulations in our school. Search “Handbook” or go to http://www.malibuhigh.org/academics_student_parent_handbook A copy of the rules is also located inside the cover of the weekly planner that every student is required to buy at Get Your Stuff Day.

MHS Directory Frequently Asked ????The MHS Directory includes student and parent names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. The directory is compiled, printed and mailed by PTSA volunteers. Don’t be left out! Fill out the MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form enclosed in this packet of information and bring it to Get Your Stuff Day or to the Main Office at school by Thursday, September 30th.

When do I get my copy?The MHS Directory will be mailed in mid - October.

Does the directory use the blue emergency cards info?NO. The blue card info is private and confidential. The MHS Directory is prepared by the PTSA. Therefore, TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DIRECTORY YOU MUST FILL OUT AND SIGN THE MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form (enclosed in this packet of information, in the main office, and on our website) Please don’t forget to sign the form. The PTSA must obtain parent approval for inclusion in the school directory.

What happens if I opt out?Your student’s name will not be in the directory. A teacher, coach, student in a group project or concerned parent may not be able to reach you with important information. If you desire you

may only print your name and phone number and leave other fields empty.

I didn’t get a copy in the mail.The PTSA only sends out one copy to the student’s official address.

Where may I get extra copies?In the Main Office for $5.00.

Help! My contact info has changed!If after publication your information changes, please complete an MHS Directory Update - available on the school website or in the Main Office. Mail it or bring it to school and put it in the PTA President’s Box. Directory updates will be included through February in the monthly newsletter for you to clip out and insert in your copy of the official directory.

I wasn’t included!Did you submit a completed MHS Directory form by September 30th? If not, complete an MHS Directory Update Form. Updates are part of every month’s newsletter.

My contact info is wrong! “To err is human, forgive divine.” Alexander Pope. Complete a MHS Directory Update. The correction will be printed in the newsletter.

eMHS is an informal, independent, online forum for the Malibu High School community. It is created by moderated by parent volunteers in order to increase communication between parents and members of our school community. Read about school issues that your child may not tell you about. Post a concern and get immediate feedback from over 1000 parents, teachers, & students. Hear what’s going on at MHS. Get advice from other parents on a range of issues. Many topics find their voice on eMHS: campus beautification, community service, and important dates,

to name a few. It is a great resource for anything you are looking for. Parents have found tutors, plumbers, DJ’s, babysitters, etc…

eMHS e-mail is moderated by parent volunteers for the benefit of the parents & our school community.

How do I join the group?

Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/malibuhighschool

Questions?

Feel free to ask us at malibuhighschool@yahoo.com

FOR UP TO THE MINUTE SCHEDULE INFORMATION ALWAYS VISIT

Malibu High’s OFFICIAL WEBSITE:www.malibuhigh.org

eMHS - Our Parent Sponsored eGroup

COMMUNICATIONSAnswers to almost any question or concern can be found in our MHS publications. Below is a short list of the school publications and FAQs.

What is the School Web Site? http://malibuhigh.org Book Mark It! Our school website is administered by Librarian Joe DiMercurio. Teachers post assignments there, students may access online research subscription sites, everyone can view the school calendar, sports photos, arts information, team schedules, College and Career information in addition to school classroom postings. Listen to podcasts and access Pinnacle, the school grading program. This website is the greatest communication tool we have. Enjoy it! If you would like to post pictures or information please email dimercurio@mail.smmusd.org

What is The Daily Bulletin?The Daily Bulletin is the daily school schedule prepared by the Main Office. At 9 AM, the school announces the day’s events over the P.A. system. Academic, extra curricular and sports information is contained in this document. The Daily Bulletin may also be accessed on the MHS website (www.malibuhigh.org), the MHS e-network (eMHS); and is available in printed form in the main office.

What is eMHS? eMHS is the name of a Yahoo Group forum provided by parents for parents in our Malibu High School community. Have a question about school issues? E-mail it to malibuhighschool@yahoogroups.com and start a conversation online.

What are the school publications?Malibu High School publishes a High School newspaper called the Current.How does the school communicate with parents in case of an emergency?In case of an emergency, the school sends a message to all households via a phone messaging system. Every household will be notified of a school closure or other important event using this “emergency dialer.” Also, check the local media and the school website if you are unsure if school is open.

Does MHS have a newsletter?You are reading it! This year the PTSA will put out a Weekly email to all families and a monthly enewsletter. Sports schedules, reports from the Governance Council, a letter from the Principal, College and Career info, etc. are all contained in these communications. Reading the weekly and monthly newsletters is an important way to keep your family abreast of the all the events and activities at MHS. We are proud to be going paperless but we need your current email address to make this venture a success. Please include your email address on the MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form so you can receive it via email. Submissions to the newsletter may be sent directly to the editor, Heather Anderson at heatherla@mac.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT MHS

MHS provides many ways for you to participate in the school community. If you can afford to give time to MHS, please sign-up at Get Your Stuff Day at the PTSA table or email the organizations through the email addresses provided below.

THE SHARK FUNDThe Shark Fund raises the bulk of the funding for the school to support the PTSA, athletics, the arts, technology equipment and services, student assistance programs, library books and extended library hours, and much more. Volunteers are welcome to help plan events throughout the year. To find out how your donation significantly helps the school, please visit www.thesharkfund.org.

PTAThe MHS PTSA is a unit of the National PTA organization. At MHS, the PTSA administers dozens of programs that support the work of teachers and students. There will be four meetings this year, usually on the third Thursday of the month in the library. Look for details in the weekly emails. Dues are $6 annually.

We ask that you and your children become members of the PTSA by filling out the MHS Directory, eNews, and PTSA Form enclosed in this envelope. You can hand it in on GYSD or into the main office. The first PTSA meeting of the year is September 7th at 8:15am.

MHS ARTS ANGELSThe MHS Arts Angels assist the Fine Arts Department. Its mission is to support the imagination and set free the talents of students of the Arts. Parent volunteers assist with all aspects of performances and help organize and supplement the budgets of every arts program. rlstefanko@aol.com

MHS Athletic Booster Club The ABC assists the Athletic Department with its many needs, offering financial assistance through its annual Christmas Tree Lot and Spirit clothing sales. Parent volunteers for every sport (Track, Soccer, Football, H2O Polo, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis etc…) are needed as well as event planners and worker bees to keep our athletic programs in top form.

Another  Way  to  Help  MHS  for  FREE!Free  $$$  for  Malibu  High  School  –  it  won’t  cost  you  a  dime!

For  the  past  few  years,  our  Community  Contribu>ons  programs  have  earned  Malibu  High  School  over  $25,000  annually!  It  is  so  easy  to  join…families,  teachers,  staff,  alumni  and  friends  simply  sign  up  for  “SCRIP”  programs  and  then  shop  at  the  various  par>cipa>ng  stores.  However,  every  year,  re-­‐registra>on  of  your  “membership  cards”  is  required  in  order  for  MHS  to  con>nue  to  earn  scrip  dollars.  New  families  must  also  switch  their  Scrip  par>cipa>on  from  their  old  school  to  Malibu  High  if  they  desire  .  All  you  need  to  do  is  sign  up  with  our  program  in  September,  and  money  from  your  local  purchases  will  be  donated  to  our  school  all  year  long  -­‐  at  no  cost  to  you.  Details  below:  

RALPHS:  all  current  programs  EXPIRE  on  AUGUST  31st.  However,  using  the  scan-­‐bar  printed  below,  NEW  and  OLD  par>cipants  can  quickly  and  easily  register  on  or  aWer  SEPTEMBER  1st  when  you  are  at  Ralphs.  Simply  bring  this  le[er  with  you,  and  hand  it  to  the  cashier  to  scan  the  bar-­‐code  below  when  you  are  checking  out  -­‐  in  addi>on  to  either  swiping  your  Ralphs  Rewards  card  or  entering  your  phone  number  that  is  linked  to  it.  You  only  have  to  scan  this  once  and  within  72-­‐hours  your  purchases  will  begin  earning  money  for  M.H.S.  

Malibu  High  School  PTSA  NPO#  81846

eSCRIP  coordinates  the  SCRIP  program  for  HOWS,  PAVILIONS/VONS,  MACY’s  and  more.  If  you  are  already  an  eScrip  member  signed-­‐up  with  M.H.S.  from  last  year  –  we  will  automa>cally  renew  you.  NEW  FAMILIES  can  simply  email  me  with  your  store  card  numbers,  name  and  address  and  I  will  sign  you  up!  Note:  I  must  have  your  store  card  number  –  your  phone  number  alone  will  not  work!  If  you  don’t  know  your  card  number  for  Pavilions/Vons:  call  877-­‐723-­‐3929  to  answer  a  security  ques>on  to  get  your  number.  You  can  also  go  to:  www.escrip.com  to  sign  up  yourself  with  the  Malibu  High  eScrip  #6532360.)

(If  you  lose  this  paper  or  want  to  sign-­‐up  friends  &  other  family  members,  simply  go  to  the  new  Malibu  High  website:  www.malibuhigh.org,  click  on  the  “Get  Involved”  link  and  scroll  down  to  “SCRIP”  to  print  out  a  new  copy.  We  will  also  post  step-­‐by-­‐step  instruc>ons  explaining  how  you  can  register  through  the  Ralph’s.com  website,  and/or  sign-­‐up  with  the  eScrip.com  program  via  e-­‐mail/internet.)

2010 Ref lect ionsTheme

"Together We Can" Use this theme as a jumping off point for your

imagination! We are looking for original compositions in literature, poetry, musical

composition, photography, dance, video and the visual arts which reflect this theme.

Guidelines available in the main office and on-line at www.ptareflections.org

Deadline for submission is October 22, 2010.

Awards and prizes given in every category

GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS - HOME MATCHESGIRLS VARSITY TENNIS - HOME MATCHESDATE SPORT OPPONENT TIME

Thursday, 09/16/10 Girls Tennis Simi Valley 3:00pm

Friday, 09/17/10 Girls Tennis Villanova 3:00pm

Monday, 09/20/10 Girls Tennis New Roads 3:15pm

Tuesday, 09/28/10 Girls Tennis St. Bonaventure 3:00pm

Tuesday, 10/05/10 Girls Tennis Oaks Christian 3:00pm

Thursday, 10/07/10 Girls Tennis Nordhoff 3:00pm

Tuesday, 10/12/10 Girls Tennis La Reina 3:00pm

Tuesday, 10/19/10 Girls Tennis Oak Park 3:00pmCROSS COUNTRY- HOME MEET

DATEThursday, 11/04/10

BOYS WATER POLOSCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE – WWW.MALIBUHIGH.ORG

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL – HOME GAMESGIRLS VOLLEYBALL – HOME GAMESGIRLS VOLLEYBALL – HOME GAMESGIRLS VOLLEYBALL – HOME GAMESDATE SPORT TEAM OPPONENTOPPONENTOPPONENT TIMETIME

Tuesday, 09/14/10Girls

Volleyball Varsity Lighthouse ChristianLighthouse ChristianLighthouse Christian 5:00pm5:00pm

Wednesday, 09/15/10Girls

Volleyball Fr/Soph NordhoffNordhoffNordhoff 4:00pm4:00pm

Wednesday, 09/15/10Girls

Volleyball JV NordhoffNordhoffNordhoff 5:00pm5:00pm

Wednesday, 09/15/10Girls

Volleyball Varsity NordhoffNordhoffNordhoff 6:00pm6:00pm

Thursday, 09/23/10Girls

Volleyball Fr/Soph Channel IslChannel IslChannel Isl 4:00pm4:00pm

Thursday, 09/23/10Girls

Volleyball JV Channel IslChannel IslChannel Isl 5:00pm5:00pm

Thursday, 09/23/10Girls

Volleyball Varsity Channel IslChannel IslChannel Isl 6:00pm6:00pm

Friday,10/01/10Girls

Volleyball JV CateCateCate 5:00pm5:00pm

Friday, 10/01/10Girls

Volleyball Varsity CateCateCate 6:00pm6:00pm

HOME FOOTBALL GAMES - 2010

Date Sport Team Opponent Time

Saturday, 09/11/10 Football JV Fillmore 10:00am

Saturday, 09/11/10 Football Varsity Fillmore 1:00pm

Saturday, 09/25/10 Football JV Bell Jeff 10:00am

Saturday, 09/25/10 Football Varsity Bell Jeff 1:00pm

Thursday, 10/14/10 Football JV Bishop Diego 3:30pm

Friday, 10/15/2010 HOMECOMING!!!!! Football Varsity Bishop Diego 3:30pm

Friday, 11/12/2010 Football Varsity Santa Clara 2:30pm

Saturday, 11/13/10 Football JV Santa Clara 11:00am

1st Semester CalendarAugust 31 - January 31

AUGUST31 Get Your Stuff Day – Middle School 9:00am – 12:0031 Welcome Lunch 6th grade & new students 11:30am

SEPTEMBER1 Get Your Stuff Day – High School 9:00am – 12:007 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (ALL GRADES)7 PTSA Meeting & 6th grade orientation - Library 8:15 AM9 SCHOOL HOLIDAY – ADMISSIONS DAY

15 6th grade parent orientation 7pm, Library16 Make-Up Picture Day16 Site Governance - Library 3:30 pm21 Senior and Parent College Night22 Middle School Back to School Night – MINIMUM DAY23 High School Back to School Night – MINIMUM DAY

OCTOBER6 Special Education Back to School Night 6:30pm9 SAT TESTING at mhs13 PSAT Testing14 PTSA Executive Board Meeting 8:15 AM, Library15 Homecoming17 Tennis Tournament, Cocktail Party, and Auction17 PSAT Testing 21 Site Governance, Library 3:30 pm 22 End of First Grading Period 22-26 CSF/CJSF Drive $5.00 Membership Fees Due 26 7th Grade Retreat 28 PTSA Meeting with the Faculty & Staff, Library 3:30pm

NOVEMBER6 SAT TESTING (OFF CAMPUS)9,10 CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam) TESTING4 & 5 Cabaret Performances18 PTSA Executive Board Meeting, Library 8:15am9 Reflections Awards Ceremony 9:15am11 NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY12 NO SCHOOL – FURLOUGH DAY18 Site Governance, Library 3:30 pm24 Minimum Day25 & 26 NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING 30 End of Second Grading Period

DECEMBER4 SAT TESTING (OFF CAMPUS)2,3,4,5 High School Play3 End or 2nd grading period8 Holiday Choral Concert13 PTSA Executive Board Meeting TBD16 Site Governance, Library 3:30pm14 Blood Drive14 Band Concert15 Orchestra Concert20 – Jan 2 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

JANUARY3 Return from Winter Break7 Middle School Talent Show10 College Testing Night13 PTSA Executive Board Meeting, Library 8:15 am17 NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY20 PTSA Meeting, Library 7:00 pm28 END OF FIRST SEMESTER31 NO SCHOOL - PUPIL FREE DAY

First Semester Calendar - Continued