PRINCIPAL'S NOTES:
Brian Morton

Welcome to another Wildcat year. The staff and administration would like to provide an overview of the First Day at School Activities, our scheduling of classes, and our new programs within the Digital High School program. Our First Day at School was a wonderful event for the parents who visited the classes with their students and participated in the noontime activities. The school hosted representatives from the Recreation Departments from Monterey, Marina and Boy's and Girl's Club of Seaside. The school wanted the students to take advantage of the afternoon and evening programs available at each of the Recreation Department's programs. We thank the parents and the community programs that offered their time and support to our students. Several career programs were also present including branches of the military who are sponsoring the ASVAB, a test that is

offered at no charge to the students and provides valuable information about career options and career aptitudes. Several trade unions were also present to offer all students the chance to learn more about internships and training programs within the skilled trades. We do appreciate the community's support in providing options and extended learning and recreational opportunities for our students.
As you may know from our earlier notes to parents, we are designated as a recognized Exemplary High School for the State of California and also enjoy the status as a Digital High School. Technology funding has allowed computer equipment to be placed in the classrooms and with the equipment upgrades in the George Patton Library, we are now offering Computer Literacy Classes to our students. We hope that at end of the literacy classes and the application of these skills, such as word processing, Email,

spreadsheets, and databases, students will utilize technology in opening new learning options in their classrooms and beyond. Dana Hall and Carol Fussenich, our Technology teachers, have an article in Technology section, please review it and call us if you have questions. Within the newsletter you will also find valuable information about our Alternative System, which encourages students to take additional classes, make up credits and earn promotions and other incentives.

THE BOND ELECTION

As you are aware, MPUSD is planning on a Bond Election to help update classrooms, modernize schools and qualify for State of California funds. Our superintendent has created school and community level committees to assist in making the general public aware of how very important these funds are in maintaining public education facilities in our school district. One of these important committees is