Morse High School

JANUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

Morse High School Students Gain Experience to Launch them into the Automotive Industry

On October 26, 2022, several news reporters were at Morse to highlight the phenomenal work Manny Cisneros, Morse’s new auto body instructor, is doing with our kids. 


Morse has a partnership with the San Diego Automotive Museum and had the opportunity to help restore a 1913 Vintage Cadillac for a car show in Las Vegas. Our students are learning how to pinstripe vehicles and have the opportunity to pinstripe this Cadillac for the upcoming show! 


Here are some links to learn and hear more about what our amazing students are doing in Auto Body at Morse!

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Good Morning San Diego
ABC 10 News 

TIGER TALES

Congratulations Kaizer Jones on being amongst the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego, and receiving the Personal Determination Award!

Click this link to learn more! 

Each year Morse partners with the Elementary Institute of Science's Girls Take Flight Program. Girls in the 10th and 11th grade are provided a hands-on experience building and flying drones and explores their many uses. 


Morse wants to congratulate the following students for successfully completing The Girls Take Flight program and earning their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone pilot certification:  

Alexa Cid

Lovely Gentry-Thomas

Jessica Keodara

Lily Kornweibel

Alaysa Jasmine Retonel

Congratulations  to Ruby Belfer and Nathan Maung for winning the Fine Print Funding Award!

This scholarship covers the fees associated with the college application process (application fees, housing deposits, etc.)

Congratulations to our Tiger recipients of this award.

Mr. Fogelman (Morse's band teacher) and the Morse orchestra and band, hosted a fall concert at Morse. On October 26, 2022, Morse hosted a Fall concert. Due to the pandemic, Morse had not hosted a fall concert since the fall of 2019! Our students sounded GREAT!!

If you would like to see more of the concert, please click link below.


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A total of 11 Morse wrestlers competed the weekend of December 4, 2022 at two different events. Omar Ramírez finished 4th at Granite Hills out of 17 teams at 145 lbs. Also, 1st year wrestler Ares Osalla took 3rd place at the Valhalla JV with 21 teams present.

The other competing wrestlers were:

Sophomore And Hernandez

Senior Samuel Menjivar

Junior Angel Castillo

Senior Anthony Duran Perez

Senior Joshua McClain

Freshman Yael Ruiz

Freshman Romeo Reyes

Sophomore Jacob Habtemariam

Senior Damian Martinez

Free Online Tutoring for all students in California!

Click the link below to take advantage of this free of charge opportunity! 

Free Online Tutoring Link

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Modified Days: (Early release at 1:34 p.m) February 2 & 16, 2023. 

CASSAS: January 21st & 28th. (Summons will be given to students)

Next Grading Period Ends: January 20, 2022.

Get Involved

On January 2023, Morse will host another Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) training for our parents/guardians. 

PIQE is a national organization with evidence-based programs that engage, empower and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration. PIQE provides empowering information, skills development and support systems for families.

On January 18, 2023 at both 9 a.m. and/or 6:00 p.m., PIQE will host Session One of eight for interested parents/guardians. 

Because we want to ensure that we offer sessions that allow for parents/guardians to attend, we would like those of you are interested in attending the PIQE classes to complete this brief Google Survey. 

Representatives from PIQE will also randomly call some of our parents to invite you to our first session. They cannot call all 1700+ families, so even if you do not receive a personal invite, I hope you will join us. For more information, please read the attached flyers in both English and Spanish.

PIQE Google Link

COUNSELING CORNER

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Greetings Tigers! 

Click here for the Counseling Newsletter.

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CAL SOAP events for January:  https://www.calsoapsandiego.org/workshops

WELLNESS CENTER

The Wellness Center (Rm 100) is a safe, non-judgmental, inclusive space for all high school students. We cultivate a positive school climate & our students come first.

We have groups, one-on-one Wellness Check-Ins, Life Skills

Education, Student-Led Wellness opportunities, Activities (mindfulness, coping skills, exercise, art, self-care etc.), On The Go Snacks & much more.


The Wellness center offers a unique model that includes a team of highly trained FamilyYouth Partners, supervised by a licensed mental health clinician to provide: 

  • Short term case management to coordinate care, and link to appropriate

      resources and services. 

  • Mentoring and coaching to help families navigate through behavioral health, physical healthcare, education, child welfare, legal, and juvenile justice systems.
  • Strengthening support networks for families
  • Advocating for parents and caregivers by attending key meetings, such as for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and court hearings. 
  • Educating the community on a variety of behavioral health topics. 


What’s Happening in the Wellness Center

Harmonium Family Youth Partner Program- Also having openings for Grief Support and Coping Skills Group. Call or Email Ms. Rasheedah to join. 619-366-6174 or rrashada@gmail.com


October is Depression Awareness Month

If you or someone you know is experiencing depression please stop by Wellness Center Rm 100 for a few tips and coping strategies. 

 

Support Groups are starting this month:

Anxiety, Stress Management, Grief & Community Building 

 

Walk-in hours are during lunch and after-school.

Any other time a pass or appointment is necessary. 


Look forward to seeing you in the Wellness Center Rm 100


COVID-19 INFORMATION


Health Office Hours (Friendly Reminders) - 

Open: Monday-Friday from 8 am - 4 pm

Closed: during Prep Period - 5th Period   - Go to the Main Office for Assistance 

Please send student with a pass. 

School Nurse: Kathy Tscherch (E: ktscherch@sandi.net / Extension 3050)

Health Tech: Jackie Klein (E: jklein@sandi.net / Extension 3051) 


COVID-19 Testing: Every Thursdays from 12-4pm in the Cafeteria/Auditorium 


COVID-19 Test Kits: Come by the Health office if you or your student need any at-home Rapid Antigen Test kits. Two tests/testing kit. 


Latest COVID-19 Decision Tree Update for K-12 Schools (9/1/22) Link - https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1661226377/sdcoenet/vlt8kehqmlywtvonsmyt/COVID-19-Decision-Tree.pdf


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Address: 6905 Skyline Drive,

San Diego, CA 92114

Phone: 619-510-4700

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