


The Weekly Update
La Mesa Junior High --May 12, 2023
Principal's Message
Greetings Lobo Families!
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We are One Hart, with our goal to make Every Student...Opportunity Ready!
A special THANK YOU to all of our parents and to our PAC Board for an awesome week of celebrating our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are blessed here at La Mesa and are so thankful for the community we get to come along side for the betterment of our young people.
This upcoming week we have a schedule change of our Early Release:
Due to the 8th grade Grad Night to Universal, we will be switching our Early Release day from Wednesday to Friday.
This means that Wednesday, school will be dismissed at 3:10 and Friday, school dismissal will be at 2:05.
This allows our 8th graders to get checked in and staged for departure to Universal and clear the parking lot for our buses to have access to campus for that departure.
We apologize if this is an inconvenience, but we had to make this accommodation due to bus arrival for departure.
Thank you for understanding and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
There are so many great opportunities for students and parents listed in this update (including information about next school year and the opportunities available for your student to get involved on campus)
I hope you take the time to read through all of the exciting things happening at La Mesa and Golden Valley!
These 3 options are listed below to stay connected here at La Mesa:
LA MESA LIVE: Subscribe Here
La Mesa Instagram Profile: lamesajhs
La Mesa ASB Profile: @lmjhasb
We hope you have a great weekend!
Kullen Welch - Principal
Upcoming Dates
5/16 - PAC Meeting
5/18 - District Track Meet
5/19 - 8th Grade Grad Night @ Universal
5/24 - 8th Grade Awards (by invite only)
6/1 - Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
Early Release schedule change for this coming week!
Due to the 8th grade Grad Night to Universal, we will be switching our Early Release day from Wednesday to Friday. This means that Wednesday, school will be dismissed at 3:10 and Friday, school dismissal will be at 2:05.
This allows our 8th graders to get checked in and staged for departure to Universal and clear the parking lot for our buses to have access to campus for that departure.
We apologize if this is an inconvenience, but we had to make this accommodation due to bus arrival for departure.
Thank you for understanding and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
La Mesa ASB - Spirit Week
ASB is hosting a spirit this coming week!
* Monday is Tropical Day, come to school in your tropical attire.
* Tuesday is Soccer Mom and Barbeque Dad Day.
* Wednesday is Water! ASB will host a sponge race in the quad.
* Thursday is Dress as your childhood day.
* Friday will be Character Day, come dressed as your favorite Universal/Warner Brothers character!
Library and Text Book Return Days
Library and Textbook Return
The countdown to the final days has begun. Help us end the year well by making sure your child returns all of their library materials on time. Library books are due back on Monday, May 15. 8th grade textbooks are due back Tuesday, May 23 and 7th grade textbooks on Wednesday, May 24. Students may drop their textbooks off in their PE locker in the morning. PE teachers will have students bring their books to the library during their PE class.
Watch this video to see how students can check to see what they have checked out.
Library Book Return
8th Grade Textbook Return
7th Grade Textbook Return
Schedule Change for Next School Year
I would like to inform you that next school year, La Mesa will be going to a Block Schedule. We are very excited about the opportunities this will bring to the overall success to your students. Please take a look at the new schedule that will begin in the 2023-2024 School Year.
More information will come over the Summer, but wanted you to see the schedule and take notice of the new School dismissal times.
Final Parent Forum - Mental Health Awareness & Wellness
Golden Valley News
Sport Summer Camps - Registration Now OPEN
Please check out the GV Athletics Website to get all the information you need for Sport Summer Camps.
This is a great opportunity to try something new as anyone can participate in any Summer Camp Program! Try one...try three! Just get involved in something and make some friends this summer!
Grizzly Football Camp - FREE
When: May 20 & June 3
Location: Golden Valley High School
Times: 9-11AM
Bring Water and cleats if you have them.
Open to ALL Youth Athletes Grades 5-8 and is FREE!
Next Dates are May 20th and June 3rd. Come for both or come when you can!
Golden Valley Dance
If you are interested in joining the Golden Valley Dance Team, there will be an informational meeting held on May 15th in the library. Auditions will be held May 16th. For more information, see the attached flier.
PE Class Option - Ballet Folklorico Dance Group
The Ballet Folklorico dance group wants you! No experience is required, and we welcome ALL students! This is a class where you will learn about the culture and traditional dances throughout Mexico. We perform at different activities on campus and in the community. This class will also meet the PE credit requirement or Elective. If this is something you are interested in, please come see Mr. Atkins in the
Counseling office during brunch, lunch or after school. So hurry, and come sign-up as these slots are sure to fill up fast!
Santa Clarita Resources
Dear Hart District Families,
We like to periodically share information with you about upcoming community events and opportunities for students and families. More information about events and opportunities can be found here.
La Mesa Counseling
Vision - The comprehensive counseling department at La Mesa proactively supports ALL students to learn with vigor, lead with vision, and live with value. ALL students will be opportunity ready through data-driven guidance and development in their academics, career and college goals, and social-emotional wellness.
Mission - The mission of the La Mesa counseling department is to engage in a flexible learning community that positively impacts the lives of ALL students in a nurturing environment. To do this we collaborate with our stakeholders to provide support and advocate for ALL students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Working in coordination with our families, teachers, administrators, support staff and community members, we strive to cultivate equity and inclusivity for ALL students in their behavioral and mindset development.
Howl Den
Do you need food or winter clothes? Come and visit our HOWL Den where you will find pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, beans of all kinds, rice, cereals, winter jackets, sweaters, and many others. These resources are FREE to our families. Please use the link below to make an appointment.
English:
https://calendly.com/mrsmalkowski/la-mesa-howl-den
¿Necesitas comida o ropa de invierno? Ven y visita nuestro Howl Den donde encontrarás pastas, salsa para pasta, frutas y verduras enlatadas, frijoles de todo tipo, arroz, cereales, chaquetas de invierno, suéteres y muchos otros. Estos recursos son gratuitos para nuestras familias. Utilice el siguiente enlace para hacer una cita.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
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. The William S. Hart Union High School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All inquiries regarding discrimination, civil rights, Title II, and/or Title IX should be directed to Mark Crawford, Director of Human Resources. Complaints regarding 504 plans should be directed to Erum Velek, Director of Student Services. Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, or by phone (661) 259-0033, or by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org.
El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación ilegal y/o el acoso de cualquier estudiante, empleado o solicitante de empleo en base a la raza, el color, el origen étnico, el origen nacional, el estado migratorio, la ascendencia, la religión, la edad, reales o percibidos. , estado civil, embarazo, estado parental, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica, estado militar o de veterano, afiliación política, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, información genética, orientación sexual o cualquier otra base prohibida por leyes estatales y federales. leyes de no discriminación, respectivamente, en cualquier sitio y/o actividad del Distrito. El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union también brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Todas las consultas sobre discriminación, derechos civiles, Título II y/o Título IX deben dirigirse a Mark Crawford, Director de Recursos Humanos. Las quejas sobre los planes 504 deben dirigirse a Erum Velek, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles. Se puede comunicar con ambos en William S. Hart Union High School District, 21380 Center Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, o por teléfono (661) 259-0033, o por correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org .