Morse High School

IMPORTANT DATES

• Tuesday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. in MHS Auditorium: Multilingual Learner Open House
• Thursday, December 7th at 9:30 a.m. in Room 801: Parent Institute for Quality Education Graduation
• Friday, December 8th: Q2P2 Grades visible in Parent Portal
• Monday, December 18th through Tuesday, January 2nd: School closed for Winter Break. School resumes on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
• Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th: Q1Q2 Final Exams
• Friday, January 26th: Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 final grades posted in Parent Portal
• Monday, January 22, 2024: Beginning of Quarter 3. Students change classes and teachers. 
• Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.: Back to School Night for Morse's Q3/Q4 classes

On November 6, 2023, Morse opened the doors to our new administration building. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Our new admin building houses Morse's admin team and assistant, counselors, attendance clerks, registrar, finance office, and health office.

Morse's new administration building is more than a structure; it's a beacon of pride for our educational community.

Several years ago, a request for a mural to be painted on our bleachers was put in place. The initial plan was to just have MHS painted on the bleachers. However, the district struggled to find someone to do the job and then COVID hit. So this mural project has been some years in the making. 

Once things were finally back on track, the district finally found a muralist for us and the muralists suggested we paint our logo on our bleachers because no other school has done this! Look at the results!! 

Our new mural is a show stopper!! It’s looking so good, and we really love it!! 

TIGER TALES

 On Thursday, November 9th, our very own Eddie Garcia was recognized as one of San Diego's 25 Most Remarkable Teens.

Thanks to Dr. Garza, Maria Miller, and Sonja Taylor for supporting Eddie through this process.

On Friday, November 3, 2023, teachers and student participated in Spirit Week for "Freaky Friday." Teachers dressed up as students and students dressed up as teachers!

On November 1, 2023, the Morse Student Association for the Local Asian-American Support (SALAS) Club, had an opportunity to support one of our local feeder schools, Bethune K-8. SALAS assisted in this school’s Annual Fall Festival. Volunteers from SALAS were allowed to help the event by running the carnival games and rides. Many of the students who volunteered graduated from Bethune K-8. This allowed many of them to reconnect with their former teachers and support the families, students, and teachers.

It was a huge success. We are looking forward to future events that will help our local community and cluster.

Solar's Young Women Academy (SYWA)

Mission Statement:

Through the collaborative effort of San Diego State University MESA College Prep Program and Solar Turbines Incorporated, we create alternative pathways to STEM career opportunities made available to women through Solar’s Young Women Academy (SYWA).

This academy leads high school students to explore their potential and beyond. This is done by engaging them in technical and life skills necessary for a career in the STEM industry while allowing them to diversify the STEM workforce.

On November 1, 2023, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Sajche, the students of MEChA, and Ballet Folklorico, with the support of IMIN, put on a tremendous celebration for Dia de los Muertos! 

Congratulations to our first Mock Trial competition winners of the school year!

We had a small but mighty group for the competition.

Thank you Ms. Miller for giving our students this opportunity!

3rd place: Yael Ruiz -10th grade

2nd: Joseph Cruz 11th grade (Mock Trial)

1st: Azrael Garcia 9th grade (Mock Trial)

Morse's Culinary Arts is excited to share that the Hungry Tiger in Partnership with Project New Village will have a Mobile Farmers market every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm 

 

Our culinary students will be producing ready to eat items for sale as well. 

Come out and do your grocery shopping right here Behind the culinary building on the east side. 

Exciting news! Your student is invited to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime international travel experience with their peers to Peru in Summer 2025!

Educational travel exposes students to new people, places, and cultures which in turn expands their knowledge of the world and their knowledge of themselves. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring this opportunity to your family and our community.

This trip will fill up fast, so please join my informational meeting to learn:

•      How this opportunity will benefit your child

•      What we’ll see and do on our trip

•      Everything that’s included in this experience

•      How your child can earn academic credit

•      How we’re keeping this safe and affordable

•      How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

Our meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at 5:30pm - there are limited spots available so don’t miss your opportunity to reserve your seat. One parent must be in attendance.

You must register using this link: https://bit.ly/3QPwE6M

Can’t make the meeting but want more information? Register and select “No but send info.”

Can't wait to see you there!

Morse's New Attendance Clerks

Please give a warm welcome to Beatriz Cabanas and Erika Gonzalez for joining the Morse High School Family. 

Beatriz and Erika will be in the attendance office from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 

If you have any attendance questions please email Mrs. Beatriz Cabanas at bcabanas@sandi.net or Ms. Erika Gonzalez at egonzalez6@sandi.net

Free Online Tutoring for all students in California!

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

Rozelle Ignacio

Girls Tennis

A senior who quickly developed her tennis skills to help the team win league matches as a singles player.

Nalani Echaves

Girl's Golf

A 4 year member of the golf team, she received a 2nd place medal for the San Diego City Conference’s first ever 13 Hole Tournament at Balboa Golf Course.  She also represents Morse as our ASB president.  We are proud of the work she does both on and off the course!

Fantastic news!

A thousand points is no small feat, especially in basketball. It's a testament to Jayla White's hard work, dedication, and skill on the court. Celebrating such accomplishments is always a great way to recognize the effort and talent of an athlete. The entire Morse High School community is buzzing with excitement and pride for Jayla's achievement!

Congratulations, Jayla! We are proud of you!

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

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.

Nurse Kathy wanted to share Mental Health Resource Card. This card was created by one of the SDSU nursing students (Christina Peterson)that works with Nurse Kathy.

The next Youth Mental Health First Aid training course will take place on 

January 22, 2024.

Note, there are only three trainings left for the school year. We still have spots available for the January training. If you are interested in registering, please register here. 

For more information on this course and additional dates, please see the attached flyer.

Morse Islander Student Association (MISA) shirts for sale.

Show your Tiger Pride!