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MHS ENEWSMAY/JUNE 2011 - A Publication of the Malibu High PTSA

Malibu High’s Monthly Online Newsletter

SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENTAt a special meeting on May 9, 2011, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education took action to appoint Sandra L. Lyon as SMMUSD’s new Superintendent, effective July 1, 2011. 

"Sandy emerged as the front-runner from a group of superb and highly qualified finalists for the position,” remarked Board of Education President José Escarce.  “Her intelligence, experience, personal warmth, focus on all students, and collaborative approach make her ideal for our schools and communities.  We are thrilled that she will be assuming the leadership of our district this summer, and we look forward to working with her to make our schools better for all students.”

Ms. Lyon has served as the Chief Leadership Officer in the Palmdale Unified School District for the past two years, where she supervised, evaluated, and provided support for the District’s twenty-four principals.  She collaborated with all District departments to address issues of planning, communication, and implementation.  While at Palmdale, Ms. Lyon also focused on improving middle school student achievement.

Prior to her work in Palmdale, Ms. Lyon served as the Superintendent/Principal of Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School District. As Superintendent/Principal of this one-school district, Ms. Lyon wore many hats, working with the Board of Trustees to develop and update policies, with the Chief Business Officer in labor negotiations, and providing staff professional development and implementing new instructional programs and practices.

Ms. Lyon’s other administrative positions have included the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the Lancaster Unified School District; middle school principal; and elementary school principal and assistant principal.  Prior to taking on an administrative role, Ms. Lyon taught language arts and coordinated an after-school program for at-risk students. 

Her efforts in Lake Hughes, including the implementation of a Response to Instruction and

Intervention program and the creation of a climate of unity, trust, and enthusiasm among staff members helped the school to earn a California Distinguished School Award. 

In addition to her experience in public education, Ms. Lyon has also been a journalist in Northern California. 

“I'm thrilled to welcome Sandy Lyon to our School District,” commented Board of Education Vice President Ben Allen.  “We had a very strong pool of candidates, but were so impressed by Sandy's combination of experience, leadership, warmth, and vision.  Everyone who knows Sandy sings her praises, and I know that she'll make an exceptional Superintendent for our District.”

SMMUSD’s current superintendent, Tim Cuneo, has been with the district since July 2008 and will retire in June 2011.  To learn more about the selection process for the new superintendent, please visit http://www.smmusd.org/board/SuperintendentSearch.html.

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Dr. Mark Kelly’s PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE! MAY/JUNE Dear Parents,

I am having trouble facing the notion that the end of the school year is just around the corner. We are in our final six weeks, which feels like a lot of time, but it is not when I look at my to-do list. The truth is, the end of the year is near and this is my last principal’s message until fall.

This week was a wonderful example of the dynamic life of school. Throughout the week our students did their STAR testing, advanced placement examinations and CAHSEE testing for which our teachers and students prepared all year. Athletes in track, swimming and tennis are competing in play-off competitions. I attended a late night Board of Education meeting where they selected a new superintendent and discussed a policy important to Malibu High. Our choir returned from a successful field trip competition at Disneyland and our sixth graders did their community service learning read-a-thon project. All over the course of seven short days.

I confess that at times I feel overwhelmed by so much; more often I am exhilarated. Teaching, learning, thinking, and wrestling with ideas; learning to get along, compete, recreate, socialize and serve others is what happens in school every day. As I age, my ability to recall specific details fades. What sticks with me are the impressions of the daily life of school, the times when you can see the spirited dynamics of this institution in full motion. Sitting in the principal’s chair, I have a unique vantage point by which to observe the totality of school life. My favorite moments are when I set aside the immediate pressure of getting item number twenty-six on my to-do list done and go out and see our thriving school community. When I attend baseball games, I love to find my space along the first-base fence as I can see our athletes on the baseball, softball and football fields; our children studying and learning at The Club, and hear the enthusiastic voices of our award-winning cheer squad in the amphitheater. I can look out at our campus, with the Pacific Ocean as an awe-inspiring back drop, where the important work of teaching and learning takes place. To see all aspects of our community play out in so many marvelous ways brings me both personal and professional joy. For this, I am grateful.

Thank you all for your commitment and support throughout the year. I wish you and your family a wonderful, safe and restful summer. I congratulate the parents and students of the Class of 2011 and wish well those of you leaving us for new exciting opportunities. I also congratulate the parents and students of our promoting eighth graders and welcome you as the incoming Class of 2015.

Sincerely,

Mark O. Kelly

Estimados Padres, Se me está hacienda difícil enfrentar la noción de que el final del año escolar está a la vuelta de la esquina. Estamos en las seis semanas finales, que se siente como si fuera mucho tiempo, pero no lo es cuando miro mi lista de cosas que tengo que hacer. La verdad es que el final del año escolar está cerca y este es mi último mensaje hasta que venga el otoño.

Esta semana fue un ejemplo maravilloso de la vida dinámica de la escuela. Durante esta semana nuestros estudiantes hicieron sus exámenes STAR, y sus exámenes de Clases Avanzadas (AP) y el CAHSEE (examen de salida de preparatoria) para los cuales nuestros maestros y estudiantes se prepararon todo el año. Los atletas de carrera, natación y tenis están compitiendo en las competencias finales. Asistí a la junta de la Mesa Directiva de Educación adonde seleccionaron a una nueva superintendente y hablaron sobre una política importante para Malibu High. Nuestro coro regreso de una excursión competitiva exitosa a Disneylandia y nuestros alumnos de sexto grado hicieron su proyecto de servicio comunitario el “read-a-thon” (maratón de lectura). Todo esto en siete días cortos.

Les confieso que a veces me siento abrumado por tanta cosa; más a menudo me siento emocionado. Enseñando, aprendiendo y luchando con ideas; aprendiendo a llevarse con otros, compitiendo, recreando, socializando y sirviendo a otros es lo que sucede en la escuela todos los días. A medida que me hago más viejo, mi habilidad para recordar detalles específicos se desvanece. Lo que se me queda son las impresiones de la vida diaria de la escuela, las ocasiones cuando uno puede ver las dinámicas enérgicas de esta institución en moción completa. Al estar sentado en la silla del director, tengo un punto de vista único para observar la totalidad de la vida escolar. Mis momentos favoritos son cuando hago a un lado la presión inmediata de terminar la tarea numero veinte y seis de mi lista de tareas y salgo a fuera y veo a nuestra comunidad escolar prospera. Cuando asisto a los partidos de béisbol, me encanta encontrar mi espacio a la par de la cerca de primera base ya que puedo ver a nuestros atletas en la cancha de béisbol, sofbol y fútbol; a nuestros niños estudiando y aprendiendo en El Club, y escuchar las voces entusiastas de nuestro equipo de porristas que ha sido ganador de premios en el anfiteatro. Puedo mirar hacia nuestro plantel, con el mar pacifico como fondo impresionante, adonde el trabajo importante de enseñar y aprender se lleva a cabo. Al ver todos los aspectos de nuestra comunidad llevándose a cabo en maneras tan maravillosas me trae gozo tanto personal como profesional. Por esto, estoy agradecido.

Gracias por toda su dedicación y apoyo durante el año. Le deseo a usted y a su familia un verano maravilloso y seguro. Felicito a los padres de los estudiantes de la Clase del 2011 y les deseo lo mejor a los que nos dejan por oportunidades emocionantes. También felicito a los padres y estudiantes de 8º grado que ascenderán a preparatoria y le doy la bienvenida a la Clase del 2015.

Atentamente,Mark O. Kelly

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BUY TICKETS TODAYEVITA ON STAGE JUNE 2,3,4,5

The  High  School  Theatre  Department  at  Malibu  High  will  present  Tim  Rice  and  Andrew  Lloyd  Webber’s  legendary  musical  EVITA  on  Thursday,  June  2,  Friday,  June  3,  and  Saturday,  June  4  at  7:00  p.m.  and  on  Sunday,  June  5  at  2:00  p.m.  at  the  school,  30215  Morning  View  Drive.

Argentina's  controversial  First  Lady  is  the  subject  of  this  dynamic  musical  masterpiece.  As  an  illegitimate  fifteen  year  old,  Eva  escaped  her  dirt-­‐poor  existence  for  the  bright  lights  of  Buenos  Aires.  Driven  by  ambition  and  blessed  with  charisma,  she  was  a  starlet  at  twenty-­‐two,  the  president's  mistress  at  twenty-­‐four,  First  Lady  at  twenty-­‐seven,  and  dead  at  thirty-­‐three.  Eva  Peron  "saint  to  the  working-­‐class,  reviled  by  the  aristocracy  and  mistrusted  by  the  military"  was  destined  to  leave  a  fascinating  political  legacy  unique  in  the  20th  century.  Told  through  a  compelling  score  that  fuses  haunting  chorales  with  exuberant  Latin,  pop  and  jazz  influences,  EVITA  creates  an  arresting  theatrical  portrait  as  complex  as  the  woman  herself.

Reserved  seats  for  Evita  are  $20  for  adults  and  $15  for  students/seniors,  and  can  be  purchased  in  advance  on  the  school  website,http://malibuhigh.org.  At  the  door,  all  tickets  will  be  $20.  Buy  tickets  NOW  by  clicking  on  this  LINK.

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PTSA Awards Parents who Make a Difference

This  year’s  PTSA  Honorary  Service  Awards  honored  Pastor  Menjivar  for  his  service  to  the  youth  of  Malibu.  Nominated  by  Siugen  Constanza,  Program  Manager  of  the  Boys  and  Girls  Club,  Pastor’s  continuous  donation  of  time  to  make  The  Club  a  welcoming  place  for  everyone  was  warmly  appreciated.  Yalile  Pieper  also  presented  an  Honorary  Service  award  to  Dolores  and  Miguel  Jesus  who  have  been  dependable  leaders  of  the  Bilingual  Committee  and  were  instrumental  in  keeping  the  committee  going  during  the  interim  year  before  Yalile  Pieper’s  arrival.    Their  dedication  to  the  Committee  has  made  it  ever  stronger  and  an  invaluable  resource  for  Malibu  High  families  whose  native  language  is  Spanish.  Bill  Bixler  presented  Eric  Myer  with  a  Continuing  Service  Award.  Eric  was  recognized  for  the  multitude  of  services  he  has  provided  over  the  7  years  his  daughter  Alyssa  has  been  a

student  at  MHS.    Eric’s  world  class  photography  of  the  children  playing  their  instruments  and  performing  on  stage  as  well  as  the  stunning  posters  he  has  created  for  Malibu  High’s  Performing  Arts  Department  was  especially  noted.  He  and  his  wife  were  also  instrumental  in  redesigning  the  teacher’s  lounge  three  years  ago.              To  the  left  are  pictured  members  of  the  “Graduating  With  Honors”  group  whom  the  PTSA  honored  as  well.    Graduating  senior  parents  who  have  volunteered  at  Malibu  High  were  invited  to  the  event  and    honored  for  their  leadership  and  service.  In  photo  from  left  to  right:  Jeff  White,  Alex  Kaliakin,  

Barbara  and  Eric  Myer,  Pearl  Kaliakin,  Sieglinde  Swerdlow,  Stephanie  Pellegrini,  Sally  Phillips.

Led  to  Right:  Pastor  Menjivar,  Miguel  and  Delores  De  Jesus,  Yalile  Pieper,  Siugen  Constanza,  Wendy  Sidley,  Bill  Bixler  and  Eric  Myer.

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Parents Prepare Cinco De Mayo Luncheon for Malibu High Teachers and Staff

Muchas  gracias  to  MHS  Bilingual  Liaison,  Yalile  Pieper,  and  the  MHS  parents  who  provided  the  delicious  Cinco  de  Mayo  luncheon  for  the  teachers  and  staff.  This  annual  tradition  gives  our  parents  a  chance  to  thank  the  teachers  for  their  dedication  to  Malibu  High.Left  to  right:    Linda  Colby,  Rafaela  Chavez,  Lisa  Holmes,  Dolores  Antonio,  Amparo  Guillen,  Kathryn  Ibarra,  Sonia  Moran,  Pastor  Menjivar,  Yalile  Pieper,  Sonia  Alvarado,  Kim  Stefanko,  Maritza  Sanchez.

END OF YEAR CALENDAR OF EVENTSMAY 19 - SMMUSD BOARD MEETING MAY 19 - 3:30 PM -LAST PTSA MEETING OF YEAR MAY 20 - PROM NIGHTMAY 21 - CAR WASH FUNDRAISERMAY 24 - 10TH GRADE FIELD TRIP REAGAN LIBRARYMAY 25 - 11TH GRADE FIELD TRIP UCLAMAY 26 - OPEN HOUSE - EARLY DISMISSALMAY 27 THRU MAY 30 - NO SCHOOL!JUNE 2 - SMMUSD BOARD MEETINGJUNE 2,3,4,5 - EVITA - SCHOOL MUSICALJUNE 3 - DECADES PROJECT!JUNE 3 - ALGEBRA READINESS EXAMJUNE 6- BAND CONCERTJUNE 7-SENIOR AWARDS NIGHTJUNE 8- VOCAL SOLO CONCERT

JUNE 9-SPRING CHORAL CONCERTJUNE 12 - E-WASTE ROUNDUPJUNE 12 - STREET FAIR -RAISE $$ FOR SISTER SCHOOLJUNE 13-15 - SENIORS FINAL EXAMSJUNE 16 - SENIOR BREAKFAST/FIELDTRIPJUNE 16 - PROMOTION REHEARSALJUNE 16 - SMMUSD BOARD MEETINGJUNE 17 - FINALS PERIODS 1 AND 4JUNE 18 - CAMPUS CLEAN -UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!JUNE 20 - FINALS PERIOD 2 AND 5 - MIN. DAYJUNE 20 - GRADUATION DAYJUNE 21 - FINALS PERIODS 3 AND 6 - MIN. DAYJUNE 21 - GRAD NIGHTJUNE 22 - 8TH GRADE PROMOTIONJUNE 22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - MIN. DAY

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MALIBU  HIGH  SCHOOL  VOCAL  MUSIC  PROGRAM  DOES  IT  AGAIN

All  four  of  the  Malibu  High  School  Choral  Music  Department’s  ensembles  took  top  honors  in  compeGGon  at  the  Music  in  the  Parks  FesGval,  held  at  Disneyland  this  past  weekend.  The  ensembles,  under  the  direcGon  of  Amy  Loch,  received  Superior  RaGngs,  the  highest  raGng  possible  in  the  fesGval  that  included  twenty-­‐four  choirs  from  California,  Arizona  and  Nevada.

The  High  School  Chorale  was  awarded  1st  Place  Superior  in  the  Class  A  High  School  Mixed  Choir  Division.  The  High  School  Women’s  Chamber  Singers  were  awarded  1st  Place  Superior  in  the  High  School  Women’s  Choir  Division  as  well  as  1st  place  Superior  overall  out  of  all  compeGng  High  School  Choirs  regardless  of  school  size  or  ensemble  type.  Senior  Ren  MarGnez  received  the  overall  best  soloist  award.

Thank  you  to  all  of  the  parents  who  came  to  cheer  our  students  on.    A  special  thank  you  to  Bonny  Bolander,  Noriko  Smith,  Kathy  Walecki,  Nia  Peeples,  BrigeUe  Leonard,  and  DNA  Moore  for  all  of  your  help  chaperoning  the  students.  Thank  you  Pat  Girlado,  Kim  Stefanko,  and  DianeUe  Wells  for  assisGng  with  lunch.  Thank  you  DNA  Moore,  our  parent  videographer.  

PHOTOS

TO HEAR EXCERPTS FROM THE CONCERT GO TO THIS LINK NOW!

The Middle School Concert Choir earned 1st Place Superior in the Class A Middle School Treble Choir division. The Middle School Girls Select Choir earned 1st Place Superior in the Class A Middle School Women’s Choir division as well 1st Place Superior Overall out of all middle school choirs that performed regardless of school size or ensemble type.

The High School Women’s Chamber Singers were awarded 1st Place Superior in the High School Women’s Choir Division as well as 1st place Superior overall out of all competing High School Choirs regardless of school size or ensemble type.

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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENTWENDY SIDLEY

“The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize. ”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

I can’t believe the school year is already coming to an end. It has been a great year and over the past couple weeks the PTSA has hosted two events to honor some great people in our school community.

On Friday, April 29th we hosted the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon at Duke’s. It was a very busy afternoon as the staff enjoyed a trivia game, a delicious lunch, an award ceremony, a hula performance, and a hula contest. The staff had a great time and four of the staff members received Duke’s $50 gift certificates for their fabulous hula dancing. Congratulations to Honorary Service Award winners: Wendy Wax Gellis, Eric Martin, and Dan Heiderman, and also to our Continuing Service Award winners: Katy Lapajne, Brian Corrigan, Brigette Leonard, Yalile Pieper, and Cynthia Slawter.

On Tuesday, May 3rd the PTSA hosted the Honorary Service Awards at the home of Patricia & Eric Gruendemann. It was a chance to honor the parents who have their last child graduating from Malibu High, as well as a few special parents who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to our school. Congratulations to our Continuing Service Award winners: Eric Myer, Dolores and Miguel De Jesus, Pastor Menjivar.

As I end my term as PTSA President, I would like to personally thank all of you who have contributed your time and energy to make Malibu High such a great place for our children to attend school. It is really the role of PTSA to recruit volunteers to help support the staff at Malibu High. Our parents volunteer for hundreds and hundreds of hours every year and that volunteering really makes a difference to our students. Thanks to all of you who help to make a difference. And a special thanks to the PTSA executive board for their support and friendship, and for all of the hours they have put in for our students.

Congrats to our graduates. We wish you well and will miss you. Have a great summer. See you in the fall.

Wendy SidleyMHS PTSA President

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT SURVEY EXTENDED TO THIS FRIDAY! ACT NOW.Thank you to the 204 Malibu Middle School parents that have now completed the Middle School Parent survey. We have extended the deadline to get more feedback! If you prefer to complete the survey only once instead of one per child, please make your responses related to your oldest middle school child. For those who cannot access a computer easily, a paper version (in English and Spanish) is available in the main office or come use our library computers. We appreciate you taking time to take this surveyClick here for links to the online survey in English or Spanish.

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Annual Teacher Luncheon and Honorary Service Awards Gives Teachers Chance to Eat, Relax and Hula at DUKE’S

Back  Row:  Laurie  Morgan,  Liz  Cowgill,  Mike  Mulligan,  Denise  Peak,  Kate  Thomas,  and  Eric  MarMn.    Kneeling  in  the  front  row  are  members  of  the  Hula  Dancing  group  from  Malibu.      Members  include  Malibu  High  Sophomores,  Leah  Ball  and  Moorea  Maguire  as  well  as  Wailani  O’Herlihy  and  Jenny  Mullen.

Liz  Cowgill  gracefully  demonstrates  the  latest  hula  moves  as  colorful  grass  skirts  swing  and  sway  on  several  esteemed  members  of  the  faculty  and  staff.  

Malibu’s  very  own  hula  dance  group  entertains  teachers  and  staff  at  Annual  Teacher  Luncheon.

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¡Acompáñenos Para La Ultima Junta Bilingue del Año Escolar!

Jueves, 2 de junio, 2011A las 5 PM en Juan Cabrillo

(Se votará por la nueva Directiva)

El tema sera: Creando Hijos En Dos Culturas Parte 2

Por Nuestra

Psicóloga Bilingüe Lina Acosta

¿Le cuesta entender por que su hijo actúa de cierta manera?

¿Le preocupan las cosas que su hijo dice y hace?

¿Sabía usted que de cada ocho suicidios entre mujeres adolescentes 1 es Latina?

¿Le cuesta comunicarse con su hijo/a en Spanglish?

Venga y conozca los retos que nuestros hijos enfrentan al estarse creando con dos culturas y como los padres pueden ayudarlos a navegar dos culturas y evitar los

problemas y conflictos que acompañan esta situación.

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STUDENTS IN THE NEWSMARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

(L to R) Riswin (10) – Nash (7) – Wes (6) – Abby (6) – Xena (7) – Camille (9) – Michael (11) – Serena (10) – Caitlin (8) – Nathaniel (8) – Evan (12)

Mark  your  calendars  for  Sunday,  June  12th  at  Malibu  High  from  11am-­‐4pm!    Last  year,  the  Amnesty  International  Club  of  MHS  raised  over  $2,000  to  benefit  our  “Sister  School”  in  Africa.  This  year’s  organizers,  Micaela  Brookman  and  Alex  Baum  are  looking  to  the  community  for  support.    Held  at  the  Teacher’s  Parking  Lot  in  front  of  MHS,  Brookman  and  Baum  want  to  get  the  word  out  early  so  that  people  can  offer  goods  and  services.  Perhaps  you  own  a  business  and  would  like  to  sell  your  items?  Are  you  a  local  service  agency  and  want  to  get  your  word  out?  Or  maybe  you'd  like  to  do  some  late  spring  cleaning  and  donate  your  goods  to  be  sold  at  the  fair?  Maybe  you  have  another  cool  idea  on  how  you'd  like  to  help  support  a  great  high  school  service  club?  Bring  your  whole  family  out  to  this  fun  event  with  food,  entertainment  and  great  items  for  sale  for  a  good  cause!If  you're  interested  please  contact  Sarah  Prunier  at  sprunier@smmusd.org  or  Bobbi  Ross-­‐Neier  atbross-­‐neier@smmusd.org

Street Fair to Raise Money for MHS Sister School in Africa. Vendors, Entertainment Encouraged to Sign Up Now to Participate

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Orchestra ConcertOrchestra ConcertMonday, June 6, 2011

Vocal Solo ConcertVocal Solo ConcertWednesday, June 8, 2011

Spring Choral ConcertSpring Choral ConcertThursday, June 9, 2011

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR JUNE’S ART’S EVENTS

Spring Musical: EvitaJune 2,3,4,5

COLLEGE GUIDANCE NIGHT: 9TH GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTSOn Thursday, May 26th in the MHS Library from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (before Open House), we invite all Freshmen and parents to come and learn about the college counseling program at Malibu High School and the services we provide in helping our students prepare for the college application process. We will talk about graduation requirements and the importance of exploring interests outside of the class. Students and parents will also learn about what they can do to make not only their high school experience successful but also the college admission journey.

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MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 5/26/11 6:30 PMOur annual Open House is Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 pm. Parents and their children informally visit the classrooms and view student work on display. Students are encouraged to show their parents their special projects. The evening will start with a special presentation in the MHS THEATER from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  Classrooms and offices will be open from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.  In an effort to be green, we will be sending our Open House invitation to you electronically.  Look for it in the coming week. We have a minimum day on Open House day!

CARWASH May 21! Help the FOOTBALL TEAM!

Come support Sharks Football at the carwash on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Heathercliff and PCH (across from Arco).

Get the dust off your ride and help the football team earn funds for new uniforms! And, while you're watching the guys wash and bench-press your Mini Cooper, have a cookie or doughnut at the BAKE SALE!

Imagine, a clean car without having to drive over the hill, all for the low price of $10. Or, starting this week, find your favorite football player and buy an advance ticket for just $8.

Malibu  High  Asks  Parents  to  Get  Children’s  Tdap  Shots  ASAP.The  District  has  sent  a  blue  form  home  to  parents  that  requests  proof  of  immunizaBon  by  May  2.  Now  past,  this  deadline  hopes  to  spare  the  AdministraBve  staff  hours  of  disrupBon  on  the  first  day  of  school.  Please  contact  your  child’s  doctor  or  call  your  local  pharmacy  for  informaBon  about  the  new  vaccinaBon  requirement.  If  you  do  not  have  health  insurance  or  your  health  insurance  does  not  cover  immunizaBons,  you  may  receive  VFC  vaccines  at  federally  qualified  health  centers  or  local  health  department  clinics.  Children  enrolled  in  the  Healthy  Families  program  (California’s  Children’s  Health  Insurance  Plan)  are  not  VFC  eligible.

6TH GRADE ALGEBRA READINESS TEST

Students in the 6th grade who are interested in taking the Algebra Readiness Test on June 3rd at 12:50 p.m. in room 10 need to see Ms. Quin Meyer to get the form and have it signed by their parent. The form is due on May 20, 2011. Students will need to bring pencils, scratch paper, and a four-function calculator.

MANY OF YOU RALPHS REWARDS CUSTOMERS NEED TO UPDATE YOUR COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS SETTINGS ONLINE! DO IT TODAY.

GO TO RALPHS.COM NOWINSTEAD OF SCRIP -  RALPHS  DONATES  THOUSANDS  OF  DOLLARS  TO  MALIBU  HIGH  SCHOOL  THROUGH  IT’S  “COMMUNITY  CONTRIBUTIONS  PROGRAM”.    IF  YOU  HAVE  A  RALPHS  REWARDS  CARD  YOU  MUST  GO  ONLINE  TO  RALPHS.COM,  CREATE  AN  ACCOUNT  AND  INDICATE  ON  THEIR  COMMUNITY  CONTRIBUTIONS    PAGE  THAT  YOU  WANT  MALIBU  HIGH  SCHOOL  TO  BE  THE  BENEFICIARY  OF  THEIR  SCRIP  PROGRAM.    

UP  TO  4%  OF  WHAT  YOU  SPEND  WILL  BE  DONATED  TO  MALIBU  HIGH  AT  NO  COST  TO  YOU!  IN  PAST  YEARS  RALPHS  HAS  CONTRIBUTED  AS  MUCH  AS  $15,000  PER  YEAR  TO  OUR  SCHOOL.    THE  NUMBERS  HAVE  DROPPED  THIS  YEAR.  ITS  UP  TO  YOU  TO  HELP  US  GET  BACK  ON  TRACK.

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Están Cordialmente Invitados A la Fiesta de Fin de Año

del Comité Bilingüe

El viernes, 17 de junio en el Club de Chicos y Chicas

a las 6 P.m.

¡Acompáñenos en celebrar el final del año escolar!

Traiga

un platillo, postre, ensalada, o bebida (no alcohol) para compartir.

! Habrá música para jóvenes y adultos

! Juegos para los niños ! ¡Y Alegría en general!

Para avisar que asistirá y que va a traer llame a

Yalile Pieper al 310-457-6801, ex. 74272 O a Dolores Antonio al 310-498-2407

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CALIFORNIA REQUIRES KNEW WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE FOR 2011/2012AB  354:  The  New  7th  –  12th  Grade  California  Immunization  Law    (California  Department  of  Public  Health,  Immunization  Branch)

What  PARENTS  Need  To  Know

What  is  the  new  Tdap  requirement  for  7th  –  12th  graders?

Starting  July  2011,  a  new  law  (AB  354)  changes  California  immunization  requirements  for  all  students  entering  7th-­‐12th  grades.  The  law  requires:

 This  upcoming  school  year  (2011-­‐2012),  all  students  entering  into  7th,  8th,  9th,  10th,  11th  or  12th  grades  will  need  proof  of  an  adolescent  whooping  cough  booster  shot  (called  “Tdap”)  before  starting  school.

 For  the  following  school  year  (2012-­‐13)  and  future  school  years,  all  students  entering  7th  grade  only  will  need  proof  of  a  Tdap  shot  to  start  school.

Do  ALL  7th  –  12th  grade  students  need  to  get  the  “Tdap”  shot?Yes.  For  this  coming  school  year  (2011  –  2012  school  year),  all  students  going  into  7th  –  12th  grades  must  haveproof  of  having  had  the  Tdap  booster  shot  before  starting  school.  This  includes  current  students,  new  studentsand  transfer  students  in  both  public  and  private  schools.  Beginning  the  year  after  (2012  –  2013  school  year),the  law  will  only  affect  7th  graders.  Limited  exemptions  are  allowed.

What  is  Tdap?Tdap  is  a  booster  vaccine  for  older  children,  adolescents,  and  adults.  It  safely  protects  against  3  dangerous  diseases:  tetanus,  diphtheria,  and  whooping  cough  (also  called  pertussis).

Why  was  the  Tdap  requirement  added?This  new  requirement  will  help  protect  your  child  and  others  in  your  school  and  community  from  whoopingcough.  Whooping  cough  is  a  serious  disease  that  causes  coughing  fits  that  can  last  for  months.  It  can  be  deadlyfor  infants.  In  recent  years,  whooping  cough  has  been  increasing  in  the  United  States.  In  2010,  whoopingcough  was  widespread  in  California.

What  are  the  diseases  tetanus,  diphtheria  and  whooping  cough  (pertussis)?  Tetanus  –  (also  called  lockjaw)  causes  painful  tightening  of  the  muscles.  It  can  lead  to  “locking”  of  thejaw  so  the  person  cannot  open  his/her  mouth  or  swallow.  Diphtheria  –  is  a  throat  infection  that  can  lead  to  breathing  problems,  paralysis,  heart  failure  and  death.  Whooping  cough  –  (also  called  pertussis)  is  a  contagious  disease  that  causes  violent  coughing  fits  that

make  it  hard  to  breathe.  It  spreads  easily  when  someone  with  the  disease  coughs  or  sneezes.  Symptoms  can  last  for  months.  Whooping  cough  is  very  dangerous  for  young  babies.

When  should  my  child  get  vaccinated?Now.  A  large  number  of  students  need  a  Tdap  shot  before  the  start  of  school  next  year.  Avoid  the  rush  andmake  sure  your  child  can  start  school  on  time.  Make  an  appointment  for  your  incoming  7th  –  12th  grader  to  get  aTdap  booster  shot  now.    Children  as  young  as  10  years  old  are  recommended  to  get  vaccinated  with  Tdap.  This  will  protect  them  against  the  ongoing  threat  of  whooping  cough  and  will  meet  the  Tdap  school  requirement  for  when  they  are  in  7th  grade.  Keep  documentation  of  your  child’s  Tdap  booster  shot  in  a  safe  place.  Your  child  will  need  proof  of  immunization  in  order  to  start  school.

What  if  my  child  has  had  whooping  cough  recently  or  in  the  past?Your  child  will  still  need  a  Tdap  booster  shot.  Immunity  developed  after  having  whooping  cough  disease  wearsoff,  leaving  your  child  at  risk  for  getting  whooping  cough  again.  A  Tdap  booster  shot  is  needed  to  both  protectyour  child  in  the  future  and  to  meet  the  school  requirement.

Where  can  my  child  get  vaccinated?Children  should  visit  their  regular  doctor  or  health  care  provider  to  get  their  Tdap  shot.  Children  18  years  oldand  younger  who  are  uninsured  or  underinsured  may  qualify  for  the  Vaccines  for  Children  Program.  To  find  aprovider  near  you,  call  1-­‐877-­‐243-­‐8832  or  visit:  www.eziz.org/pages/vfc_locations2.html.  Some  localpharmacies  and  Health  Departments  may  also  offer  the  Tdap  vaccine.

What  if  my  child  does  not  have  proof  of  a  Tdap  shot  before  school  starts?He/She  may  not  start  school.  Any  student  who  does  not  have  proof  of  getting  a  Tdap  booster  shot  will  not  beallowed  to  start  school  until  proof  of  immunization  is  given  to  the  school.

Are  immunization  exemptions  allowed  under  California  law?The  same  exemptions  for  children  entering  kindergarten  apply.

Where  can  I  go  for  more  information?For  more  information,  visit  the  California  Department  of  Public  Health,  Immunization  Branch  website  athttp://www.getimmunizedca.org.

(This  FAQ  was  edited  down  for  length.    For  the  entire  article  please  go  to  www.smmusd.org  and  look  under  Health  Services  Tab.)

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SENIOR CSL DEADLINE HAS PASSSED!!All Seniors MUST have their required 80 hours of CSL completed AND logged online, using the CSL Reporting Form on the MHS website, no later than May 16th!!. Please note that this is a requirement to participate in graduation. Plan now and get your hours completed! Also, please note that Mrs. Ross-Neier is ONLY on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30a-2:30p. Please note that most non-profits and volunteer opportunities require PLANNING on the student’s part! Just because your hours are due does not mean that Mrs. Ross-Neier or local non-profits have all the hours you need right now. So plan now!!!

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!If you need ideas about non-profits that need

your help, then check out the Recommended Organizations section on MHS website in the CSL pages. Also, review the CSL Calendar with upcoming CSL opportunities that require little to no training.

Amnesty Street FairThe MHS Amnesty Club’s 2nd Annual Street Fair needs your help!! Are you a small business and want to sell/advertise at a great event and help support the club’s Sister School in Africa? Or perhaps you are doing some spring cleaning and want to sell your old

Malibu Relay for LifeThe Malibu Relay for Life needs volunteers! Contact Daniela Barragan for more info at Daniela.Barragan@cancer.orgPoint Mugu State Park/Sycamore CoveJune 4-5th from 9am – 9pmFor more info visit www.relayforlife.org/

malibucaBobbi Ross-Neierbross-neier@smmusd.org

The Malibu High Enewsis produced by the Malibu High School PTSA. Volunteer parents collect the information and compile it to send to every family on the first Monday of every month. If you would like a printed copy of the newsletter mailed to your home, please send an email to heatherla@aol.com and request your mailed copy. In the interest of saving energy, time and paper the newsletter committee is striving to change the way the school

communicates with parents. Contributors include: Mark Kelly, Wendy Sidley, Wendy Wax Gellis, The MHS PTSA, The Shark Fund, the MHS Counselors, Bobbi Ross Neier, The Boys and Girls Club, The College and Career Center, Arts Angels, The Athletic Booster Club and other individuals and organizations throughout our school community. A special thanks to Yalile Pieper for translating our Principal’s letter. Thank you for making this possible.

MHS ENEWS30215 Morning View Drive

Malibu, CA.

90265

To submit articles please

email news to Heather

Anderson (Editor)

Heatherla@aol.com

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Hola Padres de MHS,Les escribo para recordarles que cada primer jueves del mes es la Junta Bilingüe ELAC. Las juntas son en español y todos los padres están invitados. Acompáñenos e infórmese sobre lo que está pasando en

la escuela cada mes, y reciba información sobre diferentes temas interesantes. Siempre ofrecemos cuidado para los niños de edad de Kinder a 5º grado y cena para todos los estudiantes durante la junta.

Ofrecemos un refrigerio liviano para los padres. Para preguntas o más información, favor de llamar a Yalile Pieper al 310-457-6801 ex. 74272

Cada PRIMER JUEVES DEL MES A LAS 5P.M.en JuanCabrillo

¡RESERVEN LA FECHA!

Juntas Del Comité Bilingüe (ELAC)Para el Resto del Año Escolar 2011

Jueves 2 de junio 2011- La Ultima Junta de Anno.Se Votara por la nueva DirectivaEl tema sera, “Creando Hijos en Dos Culturas, Parte 2.

Viernes 17 de junio - Fiesta de Termine de Anno!

JUNTAS DEL COMITE BILINGUE(ELAC) PARA EL ANO ESCOLAR

Bilingual Liaison,

Yalile Pieper

ypieper@smmusd.org

Pongase  en  contacto  con  el  medico  de  su  hijo  o  llame  a  su  farmacia  local.  Si  usted  no  mene  seguro  de  salud  o  su  seguro  medico  no  cubre  las  vacunas,  puede  recibir  las  vacunas  por  el  gobierno  federal  de  VFC  en  los  centros  de  salud  calificados  o  las  clinicas  locales  del  departamento  de  salud.  Los  ninos  inscritos  en  el  programa  Healthy  Families  (para  ninos  de  California  Health  InsurancePlan)  no  son  elegibles  para  VFC.Los  proveedores  de  VFC:

Westside  Family  Health  Center       Les  Kelly  Family  Health  CenterPhone:  (310)  450-­‐4773         Phone:  (310)  319-­‐47001711  Ocean  Park  Blvd           1920  Colorado  AveSanta  Monica,  CA  90405         Santa  Monica,  CA  90404

Venice  Family  Clinic           Venice  Family  ClinicPhone:  (310)  664-­‐7710         Phone:  (310)  664-­‐7811604  Rose  Ave             2509  Pico  BlvdVenice,  CA  90291           Santa  Monica,  CA  90405

Venice  Family  Clinic-­‐  SAMOHI        Venice  Family  ClinicPhone:  (310)  395-­‐3204  x71507         Phone:  (310)664-­‐7981601  Pico  Blvd             905  Venice  BlvdSanta  Monica,  CA  90405         Venice,  CA  90291

Conejo  Valley  Family  Medical  Center       Conejo  Free  ClinicPhone:  (805)  370-­‐0600           Phone:  (805)  379-­‐1918223  E.  Thousand  Oaks  Blvd  #102       80  Hillcrest  Dr.  #102Thousand  Oaks,  CA  91360         Thousand  Oaks,  CA

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College  and  Career  Center  News  The  College  and  Career  Center  website  is  regularly  updated  so  that  it  can  remain  a  valuable  resource  for  Malibu  HS.  Make  sure  to  visit  this  website  oPen  and  pay  close  aQenBon  to  the  CCC  Calendar  for  important  upcoming  events  like  the  ones  highlighted  below.

Outsmart  the  SAT  with  Catalyst  Prep's  SAT  Bootcamp  at  Westlake  High  School.

This  Bootcamp  is  open  to  Malibu  High  School  students.  In  one  weekend,  students  will  learn  tesBng  strategies  for  success  on  the  SAT  and  will  build  confidence  as  they  head  into  the  exam.

When:  Saturday,  May  21  &  Sunday,  May  22,  9:00  a.m.  to  1:00  p.m.  each  dayCost:  $165  which  includes  prep  materials  and  snacks

For  more  informaBon  and  to  enroll,  visit  www.catalystprep.com<hQp://www.catalystprep.com>  or  call  800-­‐235-­‐0056.

If  you  have  any  quesBons  regarding  the  Bootcamp  or  SAT  prep  in  general,  please  feel  free  to  email  me  at  the  informaBon  below.

Mrs.  Chi  at  achi@smmusd.org

www.EurekaReview.com

EXPECT SUCCESS1-877-GO-EUREKA (463-8735)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU

SAT PREP CLASS AND

MOCK SAT TEST 2011

CLASSES AND MOCK TEST DATES

Charismatic, expert tutors

Work through practice questions

Lessen test anxiety and build confidence

Time to learn and apply strategies

Get personalized feedback from Eureka Review

HOW STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM CLASSROOM TEST PREP

SPACE IS LIMITED! PRE-REGISTRATION MANDATORY

Location: Classes and SAT Mock Tests at the Malibu Boys and Girls Club

Fee: $199 for Club Members ($599 retail value) $250 for non-members Pay by credit card or check Registration: Call Eureka Review 1 (877)463-8735

Timeock Test Date10 AM - 12 Noon10 AM - 2 PM10 AM - 12 Noon10 AM - 12 Noon10 AM - 12 Noon10 AM - 2 PM10 AM - 12 Noon10 AM - 12 Noon

Date Aug. 8Aug. 9Aug. 10Aug. 11Aug. 15Aug. 16Aug. 17Aug. 18

DayMonday Class PrepTuesday Mock Test Wednesday Class PrepThursday Class PrepMonday Class PrepTuesday Mock TestWednesday Class PrepThursday Class Prep

E U R E K A R E V I E WDISCOVER YOUR TESTING POTENTIAL

SAT  Prep  Class  &  Mock  SAT  TestEureka  Review  and  Boys  &  Girls  Club  of  Malibu  are  partnering  up  this  summer  to  offer  SAT  Prep  classes  at  the  CLUB.    Classroom  test  prep  will  take  place  from  August  8th  to  August  18th  from  10:00am  to  12:00pm.    This  will  include  two  Mock  Test  days  on  August  9th  and  16th  from  10:00am  to  2:00pm.    Fees  are  $199  for  current  CLUB  members  and  $250  for  non-­‐members.    Space  is  limited  and  pre-­‐registraBon  is  mandatory  so  call  Eureka  Review  at  1(877)  463-­‐8735  to  sign  up!

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Our Mission is to significantly enhance the lives of youth to

fulfill their potential as caring, productive contributing citizens.

For more information go to malibuyouth.org

Dance Star ClassesIf you love to dance or want to learn this is for you! On May 2nd and May 9th we will have special introductory classes taught by a Dance Star professional where you will learn hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and more! Classes are free for Boys & Girls Club members and are offered on a first come first serve basis from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Early sign-up is suggested; see Mayra or Siugen to sign-up!

Battle of the Bands – Stay LateJoin us on Friday May 13th to support Battle of the Bands! Event will take place at Malibu City Hall Theatre and cost is only $5. We will leave the Club at 5:00pm and return by 9:30pm. Signed permission slips are required to attend.

Furlough Day/No School – CLUB OpenFriday May 27th Club will be open from 9:00am to 6:30pm

B-Safe Driving School – Summer Break Is your teen ready to start driving? Mark your calendar for Driver’s Education and behind the wheel classes through B-Safe Driving School. Classes will begin August 15th to August 19th, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Career Launch Internship ProgramDon’t miss out on this opportunity for your teen to gain “real” work experience and valuable job readiness skills. Summer internships are available through our partnerships with Malibu businesses and surrounding areas. Job Readiness Training covers resume, cover letter, and thank you letter writing, interviewing and public speaking skills, and much more! Interns will receive a $250.00 stipend upon completion of the program and a 50 hour internship. Job Readiness Training begins July 5th – July 15th. There will be a morning and afternoon session available; 10:30am to 12:00pm OR 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Applications are available at The CLUB. Deadline to apply is June 7th

SAT Prep Class & Mock SAT TestEureka Review and Boys & Girls Club of Malibu are partnering up this summer to offer SAT Prep classes at the CLUB. Classroom test prep will take place from August 8th to August 18th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This will include two Mock Test days on August 9th and 16th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Fees are $199 for current CLUB members and $250 for non-members. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory so call Eureka Review at 1(877) 463-8735 to sign up!

Power HourA yearlong incentive based homework program where teens can receive tutoring use computers for homework and are encouraged to complete their homework to succeed! Members who participate regularly are invited to attend Power Hour parties where their educational accomplishments are acknowledged!Monday-Thursday from 3:20-4:30pm!

Parent Co-opParents and family members are encouraged to join and volunteer weekly, monthly or whatever your schedule allows. Get involved by sharing your expertise and resources and help build a sense of family at The Club. Most areas of expertise welcome; including arts and crafts, tutoring, maintenance, photography, free snack and Friday BBQ program, yoga, help with events and much more!

Please call Siugen Constanza or Mayra Herrera at 310.457.2582 should you have any questions regarding our programs. THE CLUB’S business hours are 9:30am-6:30pm. Interested in making a donation to the Malibu Foundation to help support Boys & Girls Club? Please call Kasey Earnest at 310-457-1400.

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Ladies and Gentleman -

Indeed, “Redundant” is our middle name these days. It is worth mentioning yet again, that spring has firmly taken hold and the hot weather practically overwhelms us. Nevertheless, please do not send your children to school wearing see-through tops, bikini tops, bandeaux tops, halter tops, strapless tops, midriff tops, off the shoulder tops as well as strapless dresses, exposed undergarments, short shorts, sagging pants or any clothing advertising alcohol, drugs or weapons. We suppose that begs the question, “Whatever is a young Malibu Student to wear? We trust that your boundless creativity will offer up something suitable to wear for our academic environment.

Indeed, we continue to focus with laser beam precision on the MHS Dress Code in our efforts to maintain a welcoming and appropriate educational environment for every student at our school. Parents, you can help us avoid taking your child away from class time, if you monitor their clothing choices as they leave for school and check their backpacks for additional inappropriate clothing. Improper attire is a nuisance.Thank you!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WITH MHS’ ONLINE CALENDARS, DAILY BULLETIN AND NEWSLETTER

School Calendarhttp://malibuhigh.org/news_calendar

College and Career Center Calendarhttp://malibuhigh.org/college_career_center_calendar

Community Service Learning Calendarhttp://malibuhigh.org/community_service_learning_calendar

Athletics Calendarhttp://malibuhigh.org/athletics

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KEEP UP TO DATE ON YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK AND GRADESPinnacle

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http://malibuhigh.org/get-involved-shark-fund