MPUSD News: Community Updates | September 30

The MPUSD News: Community Updates  is the weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Fall Break Coming Soon - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will recognize Fall Break the week of October 2 - 6, 2023. There will be no school during Fall Break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, October 9, 2023. Youth Truth Family Survey  -  Each school year, we offer an anonymous survey for our parents and guardians to learn more about their experience with our schools. This survey is offered through YouthTruth, a national nonprofit working with school districts to provide a platform to gather feedback from students, parents/guardians, and staff members. During the 2023-2024 school year, MPUSD is offering the YouthTruth survey from October 2, 2023 to October 27, 2023. Parents/guardians will be prompted to take the survey once for each child who attends a school within MPUSD . MPUSD participates in this survey to improve school culture and student achievement. Thank you for participating in this year's survey @  ytsurvey.org/mpusdfamily23 . Upcoming at MPUSD National Principals Month - Perhaps one of the most busiest and challenging jobs in a school district is a school principal. School principals wear many hats and serve many stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, classified staff members, district administration, and the community at large. Every October, National Principals Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and praise the leadership of school principals.  Learn more  here . Federal Survey Day - Tuesday, October 17, 2023, is Federal Survey Day for our military-connected families in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Approximately 10% of our students have a parent or guardian who is a service member. Parents, guardians, and caregivers can make a difference by completing the Federal Survey Card, when it is sent electronically through ParentSquare on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. We encourage families to complete the Federal Survey Card by the following day, Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Learn more  here . Information of Interest Monterey High School Principal Named Herald Hero - For the past seven years, Tom Newton also has served as one of the most revolutionary, successful, beloved principals in the history of the high school. “Kids don’t do something like that unless they have a real connection with someone,” (Superintendent PK) Diffenbaugh said. “He built a relationship, and they feel his support. He’s a special person and a special leader, who has turned Monterey High into one of the top schools on the Peninsula.” Read more in the  Monterey Herald . Free Private Pilot Ground School - Interested in becoming a pilot or learning more about what it takes to become a pilot Our community partner, Joby Aviation, is offering free Private Pilot Ground School   to MPUSD high school students. This the official introduction to the process and requirements to get a pilot license. The sessions are every Monday at 5:30 p.m., taught via Zoom. The course runs from October 16 - April 15. The enrollment form is due October 9 and an information session will be held October 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Learn more HERE or complete the enrollment form HERE . If you cannot fully commit to the course, but would like to attend the info session on October 11 @ 5:30pm, you can access the meeting zoom link by clicking  HERE . Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Seaside High School junior Joe Hernandez-Islas. Read more about Joe here or watch a short video clip about him. Nominate our next "Why MPUSD" candidate by completing  this form . We are always looking for MPUSD teachers, staff, students or administrators to highlight, and look forward to your input. Thank you. Board of Education The Board of Education met this past Tuesday. If you missed the meeting, you can access Board Highlights to see what actions the Board took. The Board meets again on Tuesday, October 10, following Fall Break. The Board Policy Committee, a smaller subset of the Board, will meet on Tuesday, October 17, to review board policies that need updating. Upcoming Events Most  events  are linked to  MPUSD's website  to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar  here . Here's what's happening next week at MPUSD. 10.2     Fall Break Begins - No School October 2 - 6 10.9     School Returns to Session

Saturday, Sep 30 2023

Saturday Academy Lacrosse Clinic

MPUSD and its schools are offering a special Saturday Academy for students in grades 3rd through 8th   on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and Saturday, November 11, 2023. This free clinic   offered by Pelicans Peninsula Lacrosse Club  in partnership with MPUSD's Saturday Academy  will teach students how to play lacrosse. Open to boys and girls at our Monterey High School location. Equipment and gear will be provided.  Space is limited to 60 students. Please be sure to sign up early to ensure a spot for your student. Use the permission form in this ParentSquare post to sign up. *****October 14, 2023 ​group is now closed it is at max capacity. 20 more spots available for ​November 11, 2023. [Wednesday, Sep 27 at 7:42 PM] Thank you all who have completed the form, we have reached capacity for October 14th session but still have 20 spots open for November 11th. Remember if you reserved a spot please mark your calendars to make sure your student participates. We will do our best to send a reminder! [Wednesday, Sep 27 at 9:22 PM] Thank you all for your sign-ups! Our Lacrosse Clinic is now officially CLOSED all spots are filled.

Tuesday, Sep 26 2023

MPUSD eNews | September 26

The MPUSD eNews is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Board of Education Board of Education Meeting - The Board of Education will meet this evening, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in open session at 7:00 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. Learn what the Board will address in the  agenda . If you miss the meeting, you can access  Board Highlights  later this evening in your email inbox. Public comment can be made in writing to Janet Ash at jash@mpusd.net by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting with the agenda item noted in the subject line. You may also provide comment in person or via Zoom. Of Interest to Staff MPUSD eNews - The  MPUSD eNews  will be on hiatus next week for Fall Break. The next edition will be published on October 10, 2023. We welcome information to be included. Comment in the ParentSquare post or email mmcfadden@mpusd.net October Produce Boxes - Our Nutrition Services department is partnering with 7+ Organics Co-Op to offer a CSA style box twice a month to all MPUSD employees. October order forms will close at 3 p.m. on October 2 , with payments due no later than October 6. Payments are through Venmo and go directly to the farmers. Feedback from one of our colleagues, "The produce was beautiful. Super easy to pick up, brought my own bag. So thankful for this!" Click here for the informational flyer, as well as a photo featuring the regular size box (left) and large size box (right). Sign up for your box  HERE as soon as possible. Housing Opportunity - Our community partners at the City of Marina passed along information to our MPUSD staff on September 10 (see email from Marci McFadden at 4:43 p.m. or click here ) to submit their interest and qualifications to be included in a lottery to establish the rank order in which potential buyers can purchase a new home in the Sea Haven community in Marina. Educators that work at schools in Marina get a preference point that will be used in the lottery to determine the rank order of potential buyers. The deadline to submit your application is October 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. City website and  Sea Haven information . Federal Survey Date - Each year, MPUSD surveys families, specifically our military-connected families, as part of an effort to receive critical funding from the federal government to further serve and support our students. We want to make staff aware of this year's Federal Survey date - October 17, 2023 - and ask for your help in reminding students and their parents to submit their survey during the collection period.  YouthTruth Survey -  When students and teachers (and school site staff) return from Fall Break, it will be time for MPUSD to administer the annual YouthTruth Survey. As you know, this valuable tool provides feedback and data that drives the work we do districtwide and at school sites. The family edition of the YouthTruth Survey begins on October 2, 2023, and will be published in this week's  MPUSD News: Community Updates . We will also ask our school sites to help promote it directly to families. Look for more information coming soon.  Voluntary Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshops for Staff - MPUSD is pleased to present voluntary Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for MPUSD staff. You only need to join one session. Space is limited, be sure to register today. Click the date link below to register for the desired date. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. October 21 Session - EWR (extra work hours) pay offered for Saturday session November 9 Session Districtwide News Fall Break - We have been in school for nine weeks and Fall Break is just around the corner. For those taking time off, we wish you a restful and relaxing Fall Break the week of October 2 - 6, 2023. We look forward to welcoming our students and those taking time off back on Monday, October 9, 2023. Make it a great Fall Break. Bond Dollars at Work - Our school bond dollars are hard at work. The September issue of  Bond Dollars at Work highlights facilities work at the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula and Monte Vista School. Virtual Parent Workshops - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District partners with Effective School Solutions and will offer three parent (guardian and caregiver) workshops in an online Zoom format in English or  Spanish . These one-hour meetings will focus on: Attunement and Connection: Co-Regulation with your Child | November 15, 2023 Stress Response: Decoding Challenging Behaviors | January 17, 2024 The Power of Play: Relating Through Emotions | March 13, 2024 Save the date: Great Shakeout  -  We want to provide our MPUSD team with the date for this year’s Great Shakeout. At 10:19 a.m. on October 19, the district and our schools and departments will observe and participate in an earthquake drill. We want to make you aware and encourage you to look for information sent out by your school site or department for details on what will occur at your location. Cut to the Campus   JC Crumpton Elementary School  will celebrate Spirit Week as the first quarter comes to a close. Students and even staff will participate in mustache day, dress like a teacher day, superhero day, character day, and Olympic day. Enjoy your week in school spirit Roadrunners. You can help support our La Mesa School peers at their Shark Bite Night on September 27, 2023, at Panda Express on Munras Ave from 4 - 8:00 pm. Grab takeout for dinner, and 20% of your bill go to La Mesa. You can order online at  pandaexpress.com with fundraiser code 360013. Los Arboles Middle School scholar athletes are tearing up the soccer field and owning the volleyball court. Both the boys and girls soccer teams are enjoying their season, as well as the girls volleyball team. Marina High Schoo l  was the last of MPUSD's schools to host its Back-to-School Night this past week. The school's culinary scholars whipped up delightful treats for attendees in the school's new state-of-the art culinary kitchen (thanks to school bond Measure I). Congratulations Monterey High School on your football win against Palma this past Friday. Coach Besaw and MHS were even featured in the first three minutes of the  High School Playbook Blitz on KSBW TV . Monte Vista School third graders recently visited the Monterey Art Museum while fourth graders visited Point Lobos. The school is kicking off a Read-a-Thon this week. And, in athletics, the school proudly supports its wrestling club and soccer teams.  Elementary school Back-to-School Connections with parents yield valuable data. At  Old Terrace Elementary School , families completed a feedback form, and one of the exciting pieces of information is that many families are interested in volunteering at the school. Way to engage families, Otter team. Our middle school fall sports are in full swing, and  Seaside Middle School  offers volleyball and soccer this season. The girls and boys teams have been hard at work competing against neighboring schools and those out of the area. Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn  - This week we highlight Seaside High School freshman Andy Aquino Bernardino in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Andy is proud to be a Seaside High School Spartan. Take a moment to  read about him  or watch a short video clip  here .  Nominate our next "Why MPUSD" candidate by completing  this form . We are always looking for MPUSD teachers, staff, students or administrators to highlight, and look forward to your input. Thank you. School Welcome Videos - MPUSD continues to produce welcome videos for each of its schools. Take a moment to learn about our alternative education options at  Central Coast High School . Videos currently under production include, Del Rey Woods, Marina Child Development Center, Seaside Child Development Center, and Los Arboles Middle School. We are moving onto capture Marshall Elementary and Ord Terrace Elementary very soon. MPUSD Way Creativity and innovation and Service Mindset - Our  Human Resources department slayed last week's Classified Job Fair. The team worked in advance to coordinate, prepare and advertise the event. During the day of the event they processed 60 plus candidates and made 7 offers. Way to go, #teamhr. Service Mindset - Responding to families, especially new or incoming families, in a timely manner is important. First impressions are everything. We give a shout out to Nathalie Diaz Gutierrez in Data and Assessment as she is always quick to respond to requests sent to MPUSD's public-facing email. This year, more than any other, we have received many inquiries online, and Nathalie is always quick to reply to the forwarded emails from families inquiring about MPUSD. Thank you, Nathalie, for providing this high level of support.

Tuesday, Sep 26 2023

MPUSD News: Community Updates | September 23

The MPUSD News: Community Updates  is the weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Bond Dollars at Work  -  Our school bond dollars are hard at work. The September issue of  Bond Dollars at Work highlights facilities work at the Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula and Monte Vista School. Thank you MPUSD taxpayers for supporting your schools by approving school bond Measure I in 2018 by more than 70%. Marina High School Scholars Impress with Culinary Skills - Marina High School was the last of MPUSD's schools to host its Back-to-School Night this past week. The school's culinary scholars whipped up delightful treats for attendees in the school's new state-of-the art culinary kitchen (thanks to school bond Measure I). Upcoming at MPUSD Fall Break Coming Soon - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools will recognize Fall Break the week of October 2 - 6, 2023. There will be no school during Fall Break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, October 9, 2023. Monterey High School Cheer and Dance Clinic for Elementary School Students -  The Monterey High Cheer and Dance team will host a cheer and dance clinic on Saturday, October 14, 2023, on the Monterey High campus. Elementary school level participants will be assigned a current cheerleader or dance "buddy" and learn sideline cheers, a dance/cheer for halftime, participate in a fun activity with their buddy and enjoy a snack. The day ends with a showcase so parents/guardians can see what was learned. Students would return on Saturday, October 21, 2023, to the Monterey High campus to cheer alongside the cheerleaders and dancers at the varsity football game. Contact Melinda Perez, Head Cheerleading Coach, at meperez@mpusd.k12.ca.us to learn more. Information of Interest Community Partner Events - Our community partners have two exciting events the community is invited to attend. Today (September 23, 2023), the City of Seaside will celebrate its sister city - Oaxaca by the Sea from 12 - 5 p.m. at 440 Harcourt Avenue in Seaside. On September 30, 2023, Palenke Arts offers Pájaro en el Corazón, a benefit concert from 12 - 3 p.m.  AIM Ideas Lab  - Make a positive impact on youth mental health through research with AIM Ideas Lab in spring 2024. This opportunity is a two-month virtual youth-led research program for high school students to learn how to improve mental health for teens across California. Learn more and apply  here . The application deadline is November 12, 2023. Contact Jennie Liang for more details at jennie@aimymh.org Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Seaside High School freshman Andy Aquino Bernardino in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Andy is proud to be a Seaside High School Spartan. Take a moment to  read about him or watch a short video clip below. Nominate our next "Why MPUSD" candidate by completing  this form . We are always looking for MPUSD teachers, staff, students or administrators to highlight, and look forward to your input. Thank you.                             Central Coast High School - MPUSD is producing welcome videos for each of its schools. Take a moment to learn about our alternative education options at Central Coast High School. English                             Spanish Board of Education The Board of Education will meet Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in open session at 7:00 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. Learn what the Board will address in the agenda . If you miss the meeting, you can access Board Highlights following the meeting to see what actions the Board took. Upcoming Events Most  events  are linked to  MPUSD's website  to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar  here . Here's what's happening next week at MPUSD. 9.26     Board of Education Meeting 10.2     Fall Break Begins - No School October 2 - 6 10.9     School In Session

Saturday, Sep 23 2023

Community Air Quality Message

This message is being sent to the MPUSD community. MPUSD Community, As you know, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and its schools prioritize the health and well-being of students and staff. We want to make you aware that due to wildfires in the north, the air quality in most of the district is currently marked as “yellow” or Level 2 while schools in the Marina learning community have their air quality marked as “orange” or Level 3. Based upon the guidance issued by the Monterey County Office of Education (linked below), outdoor activities, including athletics, can continue with certain modifications. In particular, individuals with a medical diagnosis, such as asthma or heart/lung conditions, should monitor their symptoms and/or practice inside or reduce strenuous outdoor activity. If your child has a condition mentioned above or if you have any concerns, please reach out to your school’s principal to make alternative plans to ensure your child’s needs are met while at school. We will continue to closely monitor the air quality and provide updates as needed if conditions worsen and more stringent mitigation measures are needed to ensure the safety of students and staff. Sincerely, PK Diffenbaugh  Superintendent of Schools Please see more detailed information in the links below and follow the guidance.  Air  Guidance Air Quality Guidance Table

Wednesday, Sep 20 2023

MPUSD Job Fair: Wednesday, September 20

** In case you missed this in MPUSD News: Community Updates we wanted to share a solo ParentSquare post.** Do you or someone you know have an interest in joining the MPUSD team? The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is hosting a job fair to fill available positions in its  classified (non teaching positions) rank .  Participate in a job fair on September 20, 2023 , from  9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks.  Walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday, Sep 20 2023

MPUSD eNews | September 19

The MPUSD eNews is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Of Interest to Staff Voluntary Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshops for Staff - MPUSD is pleased to present voluntary Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for MPUSD staff. All sessions are the same - only need to attend one if you so choose. Space is limited, be sure to register today. A session is coming this Saturday. Click the date link below to register for the desired date. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. September 23 Session - EWR pay offered for Saturday session October 21 Session - EWR pay offered for Saturday session November 9 Session Lyceum of Monterey County Academic Events   - Just a friendly reminder of upcoming Lyceum of Monterey County (in cooperation with the Monterey County Office of Education) events. Two fall events include Expanding Your Horizons STEM Conference and Career Fair for girls in grades 5 - 10 on November 4 at Hartnell College and Model United Nations for students in grades 9 - 12 on December 9 at the Middlebury Institute. Learn more  here . The spring 2024 events are also listed if you would like to save the dates. Email niko@lyceum.org or call 831-372-6098 with questions. Free Youth Mental Health Summit - NAMI Monterey County is sponsoring a free youth mental health summit hosted in CSUMB's University Center on October 7, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Join this fun-filled day of dynamic speakers, workshops, comedians, DJs, and a resource fair complete with a nutritious lunch and door prizes. Register here . See the flyer and learn more  here Mobile Fab Lab STEM Event  - Join Chevron, MCOE, and the Fab Foundation for the Central Coast Mobile Fab Lab Community Celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Explore an afternoon of dreaming, designing, and creating at the official launch of the Central Coast Mobile Fab Lab. Enjoy hands-on learning and play activities, food trucks, jump houses and a live broadcast from KDON radio. The whole family will be inspired by the Chevron STEM Zone, an interactive space for kids and parents to learn how science, technology, engineering, and math are connected to everyday life.  Register here , learn more about the Mobile Fab Lab by visiting www.centralcoastmobilefablab.org , or see the flyer  here . Districtwide News National Literacy Month Continues - September is National Literacy Month as mentioned in last week's MPUSD eNews . If you missed information on the month, you can learn more here. This week, we feature a short video clip highlighting the literacy work we are doing at MPUSD. Here from Del Rey Woods Elementary Teacher Alyssa Mah this week. We wanted to give MPUSD all staff a preview before sharing this with our entire MPUSD community on social media, website(s), and this weekend's  MPUSD News: Community Updates. Virtual Parent Workshops - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District partners with Effective School Solutions and will offer three parent (guardian and caregiver) workshops in an online Zoom format in English or  Spanish . These one-hour meetings will focus on: Attunement and Connection: Co-Regulation with your Child | November 15, 2023 Stress Response: Decoding Challenging Behaviors | January 17, 2024 The Power of Play: Relating Through Emotions | March 13, 2024 Save the date: Shakeout  -  We want to provide our MPUSD team with the date for this year’s Shakeout. At 10:19 a.m. on October 19, the district and our schools and departments will observe and participate in an earthquake drill. We want to make you aware and encourage you to look for information sent out by your school site or department for details on what will occur at your location. Cut to the Campus   Central Coast High is working hard to increase community engagement and hosted a successful Moms & Muffins event, and looks forward to its Dads/Guardians/Mentor/Adult Male and Donuts event on September 29 at 8 a.m. Also, in previous districtwide engagement on MPUSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan, stakeholders have asked to infuse basic life foundational skills into the curriculum. CCHS responded to this feedback and recently had Bank of America visit and provide a presentation to the school’s financial literacy class. It’s National Literacy Month and a great time to educate about MPUSD’s new approach to reading instruction. Grade level teams at  Crumpton Elementary School spent time last week reflecting and thinking about how their pedagogical practices are working and related to small group instruction and phonics/word work. The school’s Instructional Leadership Team spent all day last Wednesday with a literacy specialist to train on literacy instruction. Specifically, the team dug into research, skills-based training and walked classrooms to see the teaching and learning in action. Assembly Member Dawn Addis has collaborated with the Arts Council for Monterey County and Youth Arts Collective, and is hosting an art exhibition featuring peninsula artists in her Monterey office. Curated by Deborah Good of the Arts Council, the collection features artwork from students of  Marina High School , as well as acclaimed peninsula artist and art teacher Gerard Martin. The current exhibition will remain in her office until the end of 2024. To enjoy this special art exhibition, please contact Assembly Member Addis’ Monterey district office at (831) 649-2832 or visit 99 Pacific Street, Suite 575G, Monterey. Teachers and staff at  Marshall Elementary are diligently working on its literacy goals. To date, 31% of students are using iReady for reading in the suggested 30-49 minute per week zone and 21% are exceeding that amount. Principal Connery is challenging staff to bring all of our students into that 30-49 minute range. The Monterey Adult School  culinary program has returned. The school welcomes Chef Amy Ferguson to launch its program. She specializes in a collaborative approach to instruction with students learning three to four recipes per session, working at stations instructing and helping each other complete dishes. Upcoming sessions include quick dinners for busy people, pies and tarts, appetizers and charcuteries, paella, and holiday pastries. Visit the Monterey Adult School  website to learn more. One of the routines during large group time at the Seaside Child Development Center  is to recognize who among classmates is present and absent. This is a great way for students to learn each other's names, count the number in attendance  (the bigger the class the higher they count) , have the opportunity to think-pair-share with a neighbor, and of course, encourage the importance of attendance at school every day at the preschool level. Seaside Middle’s Instructional Leadership Team was extremely impressed with the baseline information they gathered from last week’s instructional walk. Way to go, SMS team! Congratulations  Seaside High  Spartans on your 2-0 football record and your 6-3 volleyball record. Athletics at SHS is off to a great start! Also occurring at  Seaside High are college presentations. UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, and theUniversity of San Francisco will be visiting the school this month, and the school is hosting an AVID field trip to UCSC and CSUMB.  Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Marina High School Senior Valeria Esparza Arrazola in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Valeria is proud to be a Marina High School Mariner. Take a moment to read about her or watch a short video clip . Nominate our next "Why MPUSD" candidate by completing  this form . We are always looking for MPUSD teachers, staff, students or administrators to highlight, and look forward to your input. MPUSD Way Improve with purpose -  Olson Elementary Principal Drew Coleman thanked staff for their feedback, genuine engagement, and great participation for supporting the school’s multilingual learner professional development to better understand the new designated English Language Development curriculum express. He noted the intentional and specific strategies executed with consistency and coherence are a priority now and into the future. Service Mindset - Thanks to Superintendent Diffenbaugh for providing transportation to Pittsburg Unified School District’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair, and to MPUSD staff members Mario Grau, Jessica Powell  and Shardonnay Macias for chaperoning students so they could benefit from this experience

Tuesday, Sep 19 2023

MPUSD News: Community Updates | September 16

The MPUSD News: Community Updates  is the weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Marina High School Student Art on Exhibit - Assembly Member Dawn Addis has collaborated with the Arts Council for Monterey County and Youth Arts Collective, and is hosting an art exhibition featuring peninsula artists in her Monterey office. Curated by Deborah Good of the Arts Council, the collection features artwork from students of  Marina High School , as well as acclaimed peninsula artist and art teacher Gerard Martin. The current exhibition will remain in her office until the end of 2024. To enjoy this special art exhibition, please contact Assembly Member Addis’ Monterey district office at (831) 649-2832 or visit 99 Pacific Street, Suite 575G, Monterey. MPUSD Job Fair This Upcoming Wednesday  -  We want you to join our MPUSD team.  The district is hosting a job fair to fill available positions in its classified (non teaching positions) rank. Participate in a job fair on September 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. Pre-register  HERE . Upcoming at MPUSD Virtual Parent Workshops - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District partners with Effective School Solutions and will offer three parent (guardian and caregiver) workshops in an online Zoom format in English or  Spanish . These one-hour meetings will focus on: Attunement and Connection: Co-Regulation with your Child | November 15, 2023 Stress Response: Decoding Challenging Behaviors | January 17, 2024 The Power of Play: Relating Through Emotions | March 13, 2024 Information of Interest Girls in Aviation Day  - Our community partner, Joby Aviation, is hosting a Girls in Aviation Day on September 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marina Municipal Airport located at 741 Neeson Road, Hangar 524, in Marina. Register  HERE . This event is open to girls ages 8-18 and their families. Family and Community Engagement Opportunities - At MPUSD, we aim to work closely with all of our families to ensure the educational success, health and well-being of each student we serve. By making personal connections with parents and family members, we hope to build strong relationships to help each student succeed. Our district offers educational and bonding workshops for families through our Family and Community Engagement efforts. Here are the upcoming courses for the 2023-2024 school year. Register today for any of our workshops by visiting our website  here . Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Marina High School Senior Valeria Esparza Arrazola in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Valeria is proud to be a Marina High School Mariner. Take a moment to read about her or watch a  short video clip . Nominate our next "Why MPUSD" candidate by completing  this form . We are always looking for MPUSD teachers, staff, students or administrators to highlight, and look forward to your input. Thank you.             Board of Education The Board of Education met this past Tuesday, September 12. Learn what actions the Board took in Board Highlights . The Board meets again on Tuesday, September 26, and the agenda may be found here the Thursday before the meeting. Upcoming Events Most events are linked to  MPUSD's website  to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar  here . Here's what's happening next week at MPUSD. 9.20      MPUSD Classified (non teaching ranks) Job Fair 9.21     Marina High School Back-to-School Night

Saturday, Sep 16 2023

MPUSD eNews | September 12

The MPUSD eNews is the weekly internal newsletter for MPUSD all staff. Board of Education Board of Education - The Board of Education meets this evening. Closed session begins at 5:30 p.m. and open session resumes at 6:30 p.m. this week. You may also participate via Zoom or watch the meeting live via AMP-TV . The agenda may be found  here . Board Highlights will also be posted online and on social media this evening.  Of Interest to Staff City of Marina Housing Opportunity - Our community partners at the City of Marina wanted us to pass this along to our MPUSD staff. Educators that work at schools in Marina get a preference point that will be used in the lottery to determine the rank order of potential buyers. Interested purchasers of a Below Market Rate home can submit their interest and qualifications to be included in a lottery to establish the rank order in which potential buyers can purchase a new home in the Sea Haven community. The rank order list will be used to offer homes for purchase as they are constructed over the next few years. 210 new homes will be constructed for this program. The period to submit opened Friday, September 8, 2023, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023, Should you miss this kickoff window you can add your name to the list at a later date. They will be added to the bottom of the ranked list set through the lottery. Information may be accessed  here . MCSIG Livin’ Well Newsletter - September is National Self-Improvement Month and MCSIG’s monthly Livin’ Well newsletter is now available here and click latest newsletter in green to access it. What are you doing to improve your physical, mental, social, or financial health? Some things you can do with your MCSIG benefits to care for you is get your flu shot, schedule a preventive health screening (annual physical/well visit), seek mental health support, register for a wellness program up in  Wellvolution , see more in the newsletter. Feel free to contact customer service with questions about your benefits at 831-755-8055. Taco Tuesday for Teachers -  The Monterey Pacific Rotary District 5230 is hosting a Taco Tuesday for Teachers benefiting reading. The cost is $25 for dinner for two (5 tacos, rice and beans) or $40 for dinner for four (10 tacos, rice and beans). Orders must be placed by October 1, and orders can be picked up at the Moose Monterey Lodge 876 located at  555 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks on October 10 from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. This event is in partnership with Delta Kappa Gamma, a women educators organization that supports RIF in elementary schools. DKG reads to children and supplies students with books to take home and start their own library. City of Seaside Police and Fire Department Youth Cadet Program - Our partners at the City of Seaside Police and Fire departments offer an exciting program for our youth ages 14 - 20 years old. An informational session will be held on September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. Learn more  HERE . Districtwide News Get Techy With It - Last week's edition of  Get Techy With It 4.3 features information about Kami, which is a district-provided program used for engaging with PDFs (appropriate for elementary through high school). There are also some friendly reminders about high school grades and monitoring Personalized Instruction in iReady. Congratulations to Erika Isidro from Seaside High who was the winner of the last raffle. She correctly identified the highest recorded temperature in Monterey at 104 degrees. Take a minute to complete the survey to be entered into the raffle.  Improve with purpose (mathematics) - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is proud to partner with organizations focused on equitable and inclusive strategies that provide access to high-quality educational practices. We also work with a wide-range of businesses and groups to help us identify and remove barriers for all students. In 2020, MPUSD began a collaboration with California Education Partners and eight other school districts across the state, focused on improving math skills in students preschool through third grade. This partnership is called the 'Preschool through Third Grade Coherence Collaboration' (P3CC). Learn more HERE and hear from our team members about the work  HERE . Creating a Path Toward Literacy -  September is National Literacy Month across the country and at MPUSD we want our community to know what steps we are taking to create a path toward literacy for all students. Learn more  HERE . September is Suicide Prevention Month -  During the month of September 2023, MPUSD is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month. Through our Student Support Services department, we offer access to information and services to students on campus and when they are away from school. Learn more  HERE . Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow  -  School districts across the country are recognizing and participating in Attendance Awareness Month in September. At the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, we prioritize the importance of consistent and daily attendance at school. Help your students and their families succeed in school by building the habit of good attendance. Learn more  HERE . MPUSD Classified Job Fair - Do you know of family or friends who may want to join the MPUSD team! MPUSD is hosting a job fair to fill available positions in its classified (non teaching positions) rank. The fair will be held on September 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. Pass this information along to family and friends and ask them to pre-register HERE . Learn more about the job fair  HERE . Be sure to have them mention you referred them for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Cut to the Campus   Student representatives in 4th - 6th grades will represent  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts today at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting in Salinas to receive an education resolution and tour the county building. Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy  is off to a great start. Classes are working on their social contracts so the school can continue to improve positive culture. The Mobile Dairy Classroom visited with Buttercup and Oreo as guests. Kids and adults alike were delighted for their visit.  Marshall Elementary  4th graders had a lovely outdoor musical experience when they went to the symphony last week. It’s Homecoming Week at  Monterey High School with multiple school wide activities throughout the week, culminating in the annual homecoming parade on Friday in Downtown Monterey at 3 p.m., and the homecoming game against Monte Vista Friday afternoon and evening with the introduction of the homecoming court during half-time at the varsity game. Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Monterey High School Senior Sara Maldonado in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Take a moment to read about her or watch a  short video clip . MPUSD Way Service mindset -  The supervision team at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School of the Arts , that includes  Sol, Ms. S, Mrs. Singh, Mr. G, Rosie, and Alondra , all deserve a shout out for their responsiveness in offering multiple opportunities for students during recess. Thank you for your service mindset and providing positive experiences for students. Powerful teaching and learning - Shout out to  Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy librarian. We appreciate your prioritization of students and their time in the library. And, thank you, first grade teachers Ms. Kranig  and  Mrs. Daly . Your classes are off to a great start with writing. Well done! MPUSD in the News Monterey County Weekly: MPUSD launches a website to teach other school districts how to support students facing homelessness Monterey Herald: MPUSD continues to fight student homelessness as numbers rise News Summary  - Monterey Peninsula USD has implemented innovative programs to support its homeless student population. With a two-year, $500,000 grant from the California Department of Education, MPUSD has increased personnel to identify and refer unhoused students, partnered with Motel 6 to provide emergency temporary housing, and established a rental assistance program. The district is also working on a safe parking program for families living in their cars. These interventions have led to improved GPA and graduation rates for impacted students. MPUSD has launched a website to share its successful programs with other schools and organizations. "We're a district that has developed a model supporting our homeless youth and families successfully," says Donnie Everett, MPUSD's assistant superintendent. The district's efforts aim to address the 22% of students experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act.

Tuesday, Sep 12 2023

MPUSD News: Community Updates | September 9

The MPUSD News: Community Updates  is the weekly communication from the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Breaking News Creating a Path Toward Literacy - September is National Literacy Month across the country and at MPUSD we want our families to know what steps we are taking to create a path toward literacy for all students. Learn more  HERE . September is Suicide Prevention Month - During the month of September 2023, MPUSD is recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month. Through our Student Support Services department, we offer access to information and services to students on campus and when they are away from school. Learn more HERE . Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow   - School districts across the country are recognizing and participating in Attendance Awareness Month in September. At the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, we prioritize the importance of consistent and daily attendance at school. Help your child succeed in school by building the habit of good attendance. Learn more HERE . Upcoming at MPUSD MPUSD Job Fair  -  Join the MPUSD team! The district is hosting a job fair to fill available positions in its classified (non teaching positions) rank. Participate in a job fair on September 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the District Services Center located at 540 Canyon Del Rey in Del Rey Oaks. Pre-register  HERE . Information of Interest City of Seaside Police and Fire Department Youth Cadet Program - Our partners at the City of Seaside Police and Fire departments offer an exciting program for our youth ages 14 - 20 years old. An informational session will be held on September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. Learn more  HERE . Hot Off the Reel Why I Learn Where I Learn - This week we highlight Monterey High School Senior Sara Maldonado in Why I Learn Where I Learn. Take a moment to read about her or watch a  short video clip .                               MPUSD in News - Monterey County Weekly: MPUSD launches a website to teach other school districts how to support students facing homelessness -  Monterey Herald: MPUSD continues to fight student homelessness as numbers rise News Summary - Monterey Peninsula USD has implemented innovative programs to support its homeless student population. With a two-year, $500,000 grant from the California Department of Education, MPUSD has increased personnel to identify and refer unhoused students, partnered with Motel 6 to provide emergency temporary housing, and established a rental assistance program. The district is also working on a safe parking program for families living in their cars. These interventions have led to improved GPA and graduation rates for impacted students. MPUSD has launched a website to share its successful programs with other schools and organizations. "We're a district that has developed a model supporting our homeless youth and families successfully," says Donnie Everett, MPUSD's assistant superintendent. The district's efforts aim to address the 22% of students experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act. Board of Education The Board of Education meets on Tuesday, September 12. You may view the agenda HERE and access the meeting in person, via Zoom, or on AMP-TV. We will also share actions the Board took in Board Highlights , which will be shared in next week's MPUSD Community News. Upcoming Events Most events are linked to  MPUSD's website  to receive more information. You may also access the district's school year calendar  here . Here's what's happening next week at MPUSD. 9.12   Board of Education Meeting

Saturday, Sep 09 2023