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Merritt Island High SchoolPrincipalJames RehmerAssistant PrincipalsDebbie LubbersRobert FarrellAndrew HoppenbrouwerVevea FinersonSubject:To:Date:Weekly ReportMIHS Electronic Newsletter RecipientsMarch 12th, 2021FROM THE HEAD MUSTANGMerritt Island High School will be closed for Spring Break, March 15 – March 19Reminder, Monday, March 22 is a normal school dayPlease take time to complete the parent survey on the BPS website. We value your feedback andwill utilize the feedback to assist in our School Improvement Plan.Registration paperwork packet information was sent out via email. Please check your email for theinformation pertaining to completing and returning the student registration packet (Not thestudent’s class registration card). OR, see our website for the documents needed.Juniors who were not present for the SAT on March 3, will have the chance to make up the SAT onMarch 24.Have a FANTASTIC Spring BreakMerritt Island High School Student Focus Points: Attend school everyday Be on time Strive for EXCELLENCE Be respectful and responsible on campus and in the communityWe appreciate your continued support.GOOOOOOOOOOO MUSTANGS!

Two Survey opportunities for parents – we NEED your voice to be heard:Parents/Guardians are invited to participate in the Brevard Public Schools parent survey. LAST DAYFOR INPUT! The survey will be available in English and Spanish to all parents on Monday, March 1stthrough Friday, March 12th. Parents can access this survey online at:https://tinyurl.com/BrevardFE.By completing this survey, you will help us serve each of our students at Merritt Island High Schoolwith excellence.A summary of the parent survey results will be reported and posted on the BPS Family Engagementwebsite at https://tinyurl.com/BrevardFE as well as our school website. Survey results andcomments will guide school improvement efforts and be used to meet the diverse needs of Brevardstudents and families.Please take a few minutes to complete the Speak Up Survey regarding technology in our Brevard Adult & Community Education *NEW SPRING 2021 CLASSES REGISTRATION OPENFor a list of classes and 21%20Community%20Class%20Flyer.pdfNEXT WEEK’S LOOK AT ACTIVITIES FOR MIHS:Sleep, relax, and READ a good book!CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to the wrestling team for their outstanding performance at this year's StateChampionships. Lucien Comelchook and Zane Hudson finished tied for 12th, Lucien Comelchook was8th, while Khalil Mitchell finished as the 170lb. State Runner-Up and Elijah Lusk won his secondconsecutive state championship! The team finished 9th overall out of more than 100 teams intheir division. Great job wrestlers!

GUIDANCE/SCHOLARSHIPSAttention Class of 2022. Florida State University has created a Zoom virtual visit for currentJuniors to learn about the university’s admissions process. The zoom visit is on Monday March 29 that 4:00. Guidance has fliers available with the zoom codes if you are interested. Go Noles!Check out www.goingmerry.com and www.fastweb.com for tons of scholarships. Both sites arefree to use.Firehouse Subs has a scholarship opportunity for students planning to enroll in a part time or fulltime Firefighter, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Medical program. Deadline to apply is April 8that 3pm CST or until 250 applications arereceived. oundation/University Behavioral Center is dedicated to promoting the future champions of mental healthwithin our community. We are very pleased to announce the 5th annual University BehavioralCenter Scholarship for High School Seniors. This scholarship recognizes two graduating seniors fromCentral Florida. Applicants will be judged based on an essay (no longer than 750 words) on howmental health challenges have affected their lives or someone close to them and how they planon helping others. Completed applications must be submitted no later than April 16th, 2021. Seeguidance for details on how to apply.The Space Coast Jazz Society is awarding two 1000. Scholarships to 2021 graduating seniors whoare registered for continuing education. Applicants must be interested in furthering their studies injazz music, but do not need to major in music. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2021. See guidancefor more information.Brevard Schools Foundation Award Spring scholarship application portal is now accessible tostudents. The site can be accessed either on our website holarships, or /.Students can preview the scholarships before registering but must register as a user to begin theapplication. Applications can only be submitted through the on-line portal. Contact informationis available on the site for student questions.Deadline for applications is Monday, March 15, 2021.Also, the guidance office receives information about new scholarships all the time. Seniors shouldstop by the guidance office and look through the red folders to see what new ones are available.TESTINGJuniors who were not present for the SAT on March 3, will have the chance to make up the SAT onMarch 24.Spring Testing is approaching. We will begin in April and conclude in May. To better preparestudents for the FSA and EOCs, please have your student visit the FSA site athttps://fsassessments.org/ Have them click on Students & Families, Practice Tests, ComputerBased Practice Materials, Take Computer Practice Tests. They should practice for each FSA/EOCthey will take in order to familiarize themselves with the testing platform. All state testing iscomputer based and the state has not made remote testing available.

Below are the testing dates for all testing in the spring:DATETESTNOTEApril 6Grade 9 FSAOne 120-minutes sessionELA: WritingApril 7Grade 10: FSAOne 120-minutes sessionELA: WritingMay 4 &Grade 9: FSATwo 90-minute sessions over two days5ELA: ReadingMay 6 &Grade 10: FSATwo 90-minute sessions over two days7ELA: ReadingMay 11 & Algebra &Two 90-minute sessions over two days12Geometry EOCsMay 13Biology EOCOne 80-minute sessionMay 18US History EOCOne 80-minute sessionMay 3-14For exact dates visit: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/examAP Exams& ATE HIGH SCHOOL/DUAL ENROLLED/EARLY ADMITAre you interested in the Early Admission Program at Eastern Florida State College? You can pickup a packet/application in the Guidance Office before school, after school or during lunchbeginning Friday, February 19th. The Application deadline is May 13th.EFSC Registration Dates:Summer Registration begins: March 29thFall Registration begins: April 19thIf you are not receiving emails from Mrs. Luthman with EFSC information, please send her youremail: luthman.wanda@brevardschools.orgSENIOR NEWS:Seniors: Cap and Gown pictures are available for view at the following website:https://store.cady.com/capandgown?utm source marketing&utm medium digital%20kit&utm campaign cap gownSeniors – did you know by not filling out the FAFSA, American college students are missing out on agood deal. Federal grants do not need to be repaid, federal student loans have low interest ratesand work-study programs can be a convenient way to simultaneously fund an education and build aresume. Many students choose not to apply for FAFSA because they think that federal college aid isonly available for those less fortunate than they are. But in fact, most Americans are eligible, so ifyou think you don’t qualify, think again. s- The Jostens web site is still available for the purchase of graduation announcements, ringsor other graduation products, however Seniors may no longer order a cap, gown, or tassel from thewebsite. If you need to get a cap and gown, you must call their Melbourne office—321-242-2055.Please do this as soon as possible.

CLUB NEWSIn an effort to keep all eLearners involved, we will be posting as much club news as possible.SGAThe MIHS Student Government Association (SGA) will be sponsoring an “Alumni Wall Signing Day.”We encourage all current MI students, current and former teachers, as well as all Mustang alumnito come leave their mark on MIHS.The signing will be Saturday March 27th from 9 AM till 1 PM, and the cost will be 15 perbrick. Entrance to and exit from the school will only be through F-wing by the auditorium.Over the past several years students, teachers and alumni have had the opportunity to sign the wallwhich is located in B-wing by putting their name and graduation year and noting if they were in asport or club.All money raised will be put right back into the school and community to support various activitiesand projects sponsored by SGA.SGA asks that you reach out to any alumni who may still be in the community and encourage themto stop by on the 27th.Any questions email: roach.joseph@brevardschools.orgClass of 2022 – make sure you get a class shirt for only 5! They will go quickly, so don’twait . Class of 2022 5 t-shirts. Available in the media center.The Freshman Class will begin selling tickets starting Monday during all 3 lunches to Tape Mr.Rehmer, Ms. Sue, Coach Plecki and Dean Hoppenbrouwer to the wall on April 1st, 2021 to raisemoney for Cancer. Tickets will be 1.00. WE ARE ISLAND STRONG!NAHSPainting with Bob Ross was an interesting and relaxing time. We ate pizza with our friends while wewatched one of Bob Ross's many painting tutorials, The Golden Rays of Sunshine. This painting waschosen because of the simple yet beautiful techniques used. At the end of the event, we ended upwith many very intriguing creations, showing that anyone truly can paint.

Christ on CampusMeets Thursday’s after school until 4:15. Contact Ms Stiles stiles.traci@brevardschools.org for moreinfo.One Blood ClubThe next blood drive on the MIHS campus will be Wednesday, March 31.MUSIC DEPT:BAND:The band is now hosting a coffee fundraiser, all packages are branded with the band'slogo. (Hot chocolate, tea, k-cups, and instant coffee is available as well.)The MIHS Band is raising funds to help run a successful program for all students. Our fundraisingefforts have suffered tremendously over the last 12 months and your support is greatly needed andappreciated.Family and friends anywhere in the continental US can support our fundraiser by purchasing onlineat www.schoolspiritcoffee.comClick on the “Support a Fundraiser” tab. Choose your products and proceed to checkout. DuringCheckout, under the Billing section, type the name of your organization where it is asked. Pleasetype MIHS Band here. (This field is mandatory)There is free shipping on orders of 50.00 or more and all products will be shipped directly to you.We appreciate your support!Upcoming ConcertsApril 1, 7:00 P.M., MIHS Auditorium: Music Performance Assessment ConcertApril 29, 7:00 P.M., MIHS Auditorium: Percussion ConcertMay 11, 7:00 P.M., MIHS Auditorium: Spring Jazz ConcertMay 18, 7:00 P.M., MIHS Auditorium: Spring Concert Band ConcertATHLETICSNext week’s MIHS Softball games and activities:Mar. 19Viera (Varsity)Merritt Island H.S.6:00When attending games and matches, please remember to follow all COVID protocol if you attend agame or match. Self-assess for COVID symptoms, Do not enter if you have any of the symptomsWear Face coveringsMaintain social distancingPlease follow all other guidelines that are posted or required by Administration