VIKING NATION NEWSLETTER January, 2016

Viking Nation,

It’s a great time to be a Viking; so many new and exciting things are happening here at

Mazama it is hard to keep up. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, we are rolling out the STEM&M

project second semester, see our web page for details and watch the local news for signing day! We

are adding technology in the building at an outstanding rate to improve teaching, learning and

student engagement.

A special thanks to our counseling department for going the extra mile to assist our students

in visiting local college campuses. On December 7th, we took a bus load of students to visit KCC

where they had the opportunity to meet KCC staff, go on a campus tour and eat lunch on campus.

Mazama will also be visiting Oregon Tech on Friday, January 15th for a campus visit (11:00 a.m.-

2:45 p.m.). We will tour the campus, learn about financial aid and admissions, eat lunch catered by

Oregon Tech, then research the campus about specific programs that our students may be

interested in! Later this spring, we are planning a longer trip to Southern Oregon University,

information to follow as it gets closer. Check the web page for details.

If your student would like to attend any of these opportunities, please have them set up a

meeting with one of our counseling staff for requirements. Juniors and Seniors will have first priority,

but if we have room, we will allow Freshmen and Sophomores to attend if they meet the

requirements.

Steve Morosin, Principal

Mazama High School Phone Numbers

Attendance Office #541-883-5027

Main Office #541-883-5024 Fax #541-883-5044

Guidance Office #541-883-5031 Fax #541-851-8829

Athletic Office #541-883-5032

NO SCHOOL

On The Following Days:

Monday, January 18th, Martin Luther King Day

Friday, January 22nd, Grade Prep Day

(End of Semester)

Monday, February 15th, Presidents’ Day

ATTENTION SENIORS!

January 13th is the last day to order caps and gowns at the

discounted rate.

Go to www.oregongraduateservices.com. If you have

questions, please contact the Guidance Office.

All Seniors……..

The FAFSA is the only way for you to have a

chance to get financial aid, work study or receive

monetary grants to attend a college or university.

Please prepare now by going to www.fafsa.gov and

submit it on January 1st for the best results!

The deadline for the last SAT before

admissions time is February 5th,

that is for the March 5th SAT. There

is also a January 23rd SAT that is

still available if you are willing to

pay a late fee. Please see

Mr. Rooney if you have any

questions, would like to send your

transcripts, or if you would like a

recommendation letter.

Mark Your Calendars

Winter Formal

~Masquerade~

January 30th 8-11 pm

Yesterday’s Plaza

Mazama leadership class recently partnered with the

“Apple Pie Gang” to distribute 40 gift bags to the

Klamath Hospice Center. The gift bags total over

$1,400 and are given to families using hospice care

during the holidays.

Guidelines for requesting a student opt out of state required testing:

The State of Oregon requires school districts to test students using the Smarter Balanced assessment in grades 3 thru 8 and in

grade 11. Districts are required to test 95% of all students and 95% of students in specifically defined groups identified on the

annual school report card.

Parents and adult students are allowed to opt out of state required testing in accordance with Oregon law. The opt out proce-

dure has been defined by the Oregon Department of Education, and the required forms are available on the district’s website

under the tab marked for “Parents.” The Oregon Department of Education allows only this official form to be used to request a

student be “opted out” of testing. Opt out forms must be filled out completely and signed by the parent or adult student in the

presence of a school official. Opt out forms must be received prior to the start of student testing.

Opting out of state required testing does not excuse a student from meeting essential skills for the purpose of graduation. A

high school student that does not take and meet essential skills through state testing must meet through alternative means.

Link to ODE forms: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4302

Information Regarding the Smarter Balanced Assessment

Información acerca de la evaluación “Smarter Balance” Directrices para solicitar una exclusión de su estudiante para las pruebas requeridas del estado:

El estado de Oregon requiere que los distritos escolares den el examen “Smarter Balance” para los grados de 3 hasta 8 y el

grado 11. Los distritos tienen que probar 95% de todos los estudiantes.

Padres y estudiantes que son adultos pueden excluirse del examen requerido del estado por las leyes de Oregon. El proceso

para excluirse se ha definido por el Departamento de Educación de Oregon, y las formas requeridas están disponibles en el

sitio web del distrito bajo la ficha marcada para los padres “Parents.” El Departamento de Educación de Oregon solamente

permite que esta forma oficial puede estar usado pare solicitar que un estudiante se excluye de las pruebas. Las formas de

exclusión tienen que estar llenados completamente y firmado por el padre o estudiante adulto en presencia de un funciona-

rio de la escuela. Las formas de exclusión deben ser recibidas antes del comienzo de los exámenes.

Excluyéndose de pruebas requeridas del estado no excluye un estudiante de teniendo que cumplir las habilidades esenciales

para el propósito de graduación. Un estudiante de la escuela secundaria que no cumple las habilidades esenciales a través de

los exámenes estatales tiene que cumplir a través de medios alternativos.

Enlace para la forma: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4302

Meet Our Sparrow

Meet Our Sparrow

Mazama Sparrow Club would like to introduce

you to our new Sparrow, Cydney Cornils.

Cydney is a bright and creative girl who loves to

sing and paint. She was diagnosed with

Charcot-Marie-Tooth, type 2E/1F; a rare disorder

that affects her nervous, skeletal, and muscular

systems. Early in her life, Cydney experienced

hip dysplasia and surgeries to help her walk.

Although CMT affects all of her muscles it’s the

ones in her arms, hands, feet, and legs that are

most affected. Overtime, Cydney will experience

paralysis in her feet because she cannot build up tone in her muscles. Because of this, Cydney spends much of her time in her wheelchair or using her walker.

Despite all she has faced, Cydney radiates

positivity and love to all those she encounters.

She loves her family, her service dog, Buddy, and

Taylor Swift, and her adorable smile lights up a

room!

We, members of Sparrow Club, look forward to committing our service and support to help our new Sparrow, Cydney Cornils. We know you will love her as much as we do!

How Can I Afford College?

There are two amazing grants that make community college

affordable for local students.

The new Oregon Promise grant will allow Oregon residents of any

age, who graduate from high school or earn their GED in the

spring/summer of 2016, to receive free tuition at Oregon

community colleges for up to two years!

Enrollment for the Oregon Promise is already underway and

continues until March 1, 2016. Students must complete their

FAFSA by the end of January. Space is limited! Learn more about

the Oregon Promise and sign up today by visiting

oregonpromise.org.

The Advanced Diploma Program (ADP) provides one year of free

community college tuition, books and fees. ADP may go through

some legislative changes in the next few months but the tentative

application date is set for April 1, 2016. Applications will be

available through KCC and at area high schools.

Students are encouraged to sign up for both programs because

funding is limited.

Mazama Little Viks

Cheer Camp

Location: Mazama High Cafeteria

Dates: Jan. 11th

, 13th

& 14th

Friday, Jan. 15th

~ Halftime performance at Varsity Girl’s

Basketball Game vs. North Valley High School ~

Game starts at 6:00 pm

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Monday, Wednesday &

Thursday

Cost: $25.00 per participant

Includes Little Viks Cheer T-shirt

Register on the Mazama High School Home Page

www.kcsd.k12.or.us - Select Mazama High – Click on Camp

Link to the right of page.

For questions please contact Coach Kaci Mitchell at

mitchellk@kcsd.k12.or.us / (541) 851-885

Business

Business Students Attend Conference

Thirty-three FBLA and business students attended

the KCC Business Skills Academy on Tues., December 15.. It

was a great day filled with event testing, workshops, and

awards. Some students signed up for test-only events,

while others participated in speaking events and mock job

interviews. There was an opening session presented by

Luke Ovgard, who spoke about the positives and negatives

of social media. Paris Price (past Mazama FBLA president

and current PBL president) was also a keynote speaker.

Students also enjoyed various workshops such as Speaking

for Success, Client Services and You’re Wearing it Wrong!

Lunch was provided and then awards were given

out. Mazama did exceptionally well, with many students

placing in their events!

Submitted by Natalie Temple, FBLA Publicity Director

A Special Thank You….

We would like to extend a special ‘thank you” to the Sons of Norway for

their donation of a Viking ship. Mazama has added their own “M” to the

mast. The Viking ship has adorned the football field during games, has

been used for homecoming and most recently helped represent Mazama’s

Sparrow Club in the Snowflake Parade!

Remember to check

out Ms. Radmaker’s

Newsletter! https://www.smore.com/ek5gg

2016 Valhalla Yearbook

Senior Ads

A special way to look back on your high school memories and younger days! Parents: Why not put in a picture of your senior from when they were younger and attach a note of well wishes for the future! This makes a great graduation gift!

Prices

1/8 Page $30 1/4 Page $50

Half Page $95 3/4 Page $140

Full Page $180

Submit by March 4, 2016

Contact Miss Schmidt for details:

schmidtl@kcsd.k12.or.us

(541)883-5024

2016 Yearbook $60.00

Yearbook purchased after Jan. 8, 2016 $65.00 ($60.00 w/ASB sticker)

See the bookkeeper to purchase your copy!

Mazama

SAT Test Date

2015-2016 School Year

Test Date Register by Late Registration

Oct. 3rd Sept. 3rd Sept. 18th

Dec. 5th Nov. 5th Nov. 20th

Jan 23rd Dec. 28th Jan. 8th

Mar. 5th Feb. 5th Feb. 19th

June 4th May 5th May 20th

Stop by the Guidance Office for more information!

KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Greg Thede, Superintendent

10501 Washburn Way

Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Dear Parents:

Occasionally weather conditions or other emergencies require us to take some special action regarding

school closures and early dismissal. The following is our plan to let you know when school will not be

held as regularly scheduled.

If we find it necessary to close school in the morning, announcements will be made over the radio and

television stations listed below after 6:00 AM. We advise you to listen to your local stations in the morn-

ings and/or visit our district website where a message will be posted.

If it is necessary to dismiss school early due to bad weather or other emergencies, announcements will be

made on the same radio and television stations periodically throughout the day and posted on our dis-

trict website as soon as a decision is made.

Please do not telephone the stations, the school, or the school district office. Arrangements have

been made with the stations to broadcast the information to you.

Thank you for your help.

District Website: www.kcsd.k12.or.us

Radio Stations 106.9 KKRB

Television Stations: KOBI/KOTI KDRV/KDKF KTVL