
La Mesa Update
May 23, 2021
Hello La Mesa Families,
We hope you had a great weekend. It's textbook return this week! Please see the information below.
The end of this crazy school year is coming quickly. Please work with your child to get in all late work and encourage them to finish strong!
We appreciate all your support this year.
Sincerely,
Michele Krantz
Principal
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Schedule for the Week of May 24th
PAC Parent Advisory Council Leadership Team Members Needed for 2021-22
Student Textbook Return - THIS WEEK
Student textbook return will take place during the week of May 24th. Please make sure to locate all textbooks in the next couple of weeks so students can return books on their designated return day.
Cohort A - on campus students will return books on the day they have History
Cohort B - on campus students will return books on the day they have History
7th Grade Online Cohort - Online students will return their books during our drive up event Tuesday, May 25. More details about this event will be sent to you via email.
8th Grade Online Cohort - Online students will return their books during our drive up event Thursday, May 27. More details about this event will be sent to you via email.
BARK - Supporting Your Child and Their Use of Online Devices
As a parent, you know that keeping your children from spending all day (and night) on their devices can be a challenge, and you’re not alone. But finding a quick and easy way to manage screen time and filter the web doesn't have to be mission impossible, or cost an arm and a leg. The Hart District currently uses Bark for Schools to monitor student use of District provided Google accounts and services. Bark also offers similar products to assist parents in managing screen time and web filtering on their children’s personal devices
That’s why we are happy to announce our partnership with the award-winning online safety company, Bark, to offer our Hart District families FREE Bark Jr subscriptions (a $60/year value) for life! This service would allow you as a parent to monitor your child’s personal accounts.
About Bark
Bark was created by a father of two who was looking for a solution for his own kids. Today, more than 5 million kids are protected by Bark all over the United States. When you sign up for your free Bark Jr account, you’re not just getting a new app, you’re joining an incredible community of parents who trust Bark to help keep their kids safe and set healthy boundaries around tech use as they grow into young adults. https://www.bark.us/
Bark Jr. - Screen Time Features You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Bark’s approach to screen time centers on the idea that different times of day call for different screen time rules. For example, when your kids are in school, you can block access to everything but educational sites. And at bedtime, you can allow apps to help them wind down for the evening. And because all kids deserve to blow off a little steam, you can designate free time hours just for play.
Bark Jr. - Web Filtering at Your Control
Bark Jr is also more than just screen time. A world-class web filter lets you select which websites your child can access on their personal devices. You can allow or block specific sites, or even whole categories like streaming services, online gaming, sexual content, and more.
Bark Jr. - FREE Subscription
If you are interested in taking advantage of this free offer for Hart District families, simply click the following link to get started. https://www.bark.us/bark-jr/signup?ref=WGSS76S
La Mesa Not-so-Live
Memorial Day - No School Monday, May 31st
8th Grade End of the Year
We are sad that the current pandemic has interfered with our other typical end of the year celebrations for our 8th graders.
Information from Golden valley High School
Attention all incoming Golden Valley Athletes! Summer Camp Registration is now open for all GVHS Sports! If you would like to participate in a Golden Valley sport make sure you register online. To participate in a Sports Summer Camp you will have to register through the ASB Web Store and pay your registration fee, register through the Athletic Clearance website, and have an updated physical completed. You can access the sport specific camp dates/payment schedules, Athletic Clearance website, ASB webstore registration, and any other updated information on the Golden Valley Athletic home page. You can email Mrs. Johnson or Mr. Flores with any questions you may have
The 2021-2022 School Year and Online Learning Option
Please join LPA Principal Dr. Fine and her staff at an informational meeting to learn more about this program and how it can meet your child's needs for the next school year. If you have immediate questions, please contact Learning Post Academy at 661-255-8338 or email Dr. Fine at jfine@hartdistrict.org
Register below to receive your zoom link. Please choose the time that works best for your schedule.
Monday, May 24th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlde6urzgvE92ZITZHcWgPavK5WDf0sroJ
Tuesday, May 25th from 8:00am-9:00am
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcu2uqj0uH9Itqg4Jq1a2R0S4qNag-p7j
Tuesday, May 25th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuuhrDopG9KHbKEMP-1UQABqSvYdBtKX
Connecting with La Mesa Staff
Our support staff of administrators and counselors are available to you during this time. Please see the contact information below. We do ask that in order to efficiently help you, please use the following order to solve your problem:
1. Classroom Teacher
2. Counselor
3. Assistant Principal
4. Principal
Teacher and staff emails can be found HERE
Tech Support at La Mesa - 661-250-0022 dial "0"
COUNSELORS (Click HERE for LMJHS Counselor Distance Learning Website)
Matadors and Wolverines
Mr. Atkins katkins@hartdistrict.org
661-270-6878 Text or Voice
Griffins and Wildcats
Mrs. Mancini mmancini@hartdistrict.org
661- 299-7917 Text or Voice
Tritons and Falcons
Mrs. Malkowsi amalkowski@hartdistrict.org
661- 237-5787 Text or Voice
Cougars and Panthers
Mr. Paterson spaterson@hartdistrict.org
661-270-6435 Text or Voice
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Mr. Pena
School extension 112
661-347-8005 Text or Voice
Mrs. Courtney Iacenda
School extension 113
661-367-1045 Text or Voice
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Krantz
School extension 111
661-567-0477 Text or Voice
HOWLing for La Mesa Staff
Coming up:
Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day No School
Thursday, June 3rd - End quarter 4/Semester 2 Last Day of School
Stay Connected to all Things La Mesa
Email: mkrantz@hartdistrict.org
Website: www.lamesajuniorhigh.org
Location: 26623 May Way, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Phone: (661)250-0022
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMesaJHS/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @lamesajhs
Non-Discrimination Policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of any student, employee or job applicant on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively at any District site and/or activity. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, and/or Title IX should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Equity Services, William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, ext. 316, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org