FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
5 Tuesday, August 19, 2008
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 19, 1812 - The U.S. frigate Constitution, Old Ironsides, defeated the British ship Guerriere during the War of 1812.
ATHLETICS:
1. GIRLS GOLF - All girls wishing to try-out for Girls Golf, there will be a meeting on Wednesday after school at Elkins Golf Course.
2. ATHLETES: Remember you are not allowed to participate in any FALL SPORT until you have been CLEARED and your TRANSPORTATION FEES have been paid.
CLUBS:
1. Art Club officers meeting on Tuesday in Room 34 at lunch.
2. Any high school students interested in participating with the Interact Club to be part of the high school team for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Sept. 13, meet in the health office at lunch.
3. Cycling Club: Lunch meeting Today Rm 46. All students interested -are welcomed. We start with short rides & increase miles. In March we will ride in the LA Bike Tour Marathon. Cyclist must wear helmets on the rides.
4. The Prayer Club will resume this Thursday at lunch in Room 2. Be there!
5. Attention all clubs and class presidents – Please report to Nada ASAP to receive your receipt book for the 2008-09 year.
JUNIORS & SENIORS:
1. Juniors & Seniors who are employed – earn 10 credits. “NO HOMEWORK”. Sign up for Diversified Occupations – Work Experience class. Attend class 1 day per week on Tuesday. You can attend the 12:30 – 3:00 class or the 3:00 – 5:30 class. See your counselor for details.
2. Still haven’t ordered your Class Ring? Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information regarding upcoming orders.
FRESHMEN:
1. Any freshmen interested in ASB, please speak to Lynn in the Student Store. There are 3 spots available.
STUDENTS:
1. ID’S - Students that took their ID Pictures on the first day of school can pick up their ID card at the Student Store. Students still in need of ID’s - Lynn should be receiving her new ID Equipment early next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2. ASB STICKER & YEAR BOOKS – Unfortunately we are not longer able to honor the “Registration Special”. ASB Stickers will be sold for $25.00 and Yearbooks will be sold for $80.00.
3. LOST & FOUND - Believe it or not it is only the third day of school and Lynn has already accumulated many “Found” items in the Student Store. If you have lost of misplaced a sweatshirt or jacket, please stop by Lynn’s Office.
4. BOOKCOVERS - Just a reminder that Book Covers are sold in the Student Store for $1.00.
5. The English department decided no AR books are to be checked out until classes have taken the STAR reading test. Please do not try to check out AR books until your English teacher gives you the go-ahead.
6. The library will remain closed during lunch through Friday, Aug, 22nd. We are open before school at 7:30 (the lines are long!) and after school until 4pm. If you are in a class that already has textbooks, please check with your teacher to see if he she has any copies he or she can check out to you from class before you spend an hour in the library line!
7. DIVO better known as Work Experience meetings will start Tuesday. The first class for students enrolled 5th & 6th periods start are from 12:30 until 3:00. The second class for student enrolled for 6th & 7th and 7th & 8th are from 3:00 to 5:30. You will only have Tuesdays for meetings. Mrs. Spencer will be on campus on Monday if you want to ask her any questions.
8. Our Back to School Rally is Friday! Show you class spirit by wearing your class color. Seniors – Black; Juniors – White; Sophomores – Blue; Freshmen – Green.
9. VC Auto Tech class to start Wednesday at 6 pm., Rm. 11 Any questions? See Ms. Norma
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. Beginning Wednesday, the administrators will be conducting TARDY SWEEPS and DRESS CODE SWEEPS. Please do your share by arriving to class on time and by dressing appropriately for school. Thank you.
2. We are working with the district to adjust the bus schedules so that students will arrive to school on time. Please be patient.
STAFF:
1. Welcome Back Rally this Friday. Please check the Assembly/Rally Supervision notice handed out at our first staff day.
2. Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information with Juniors & Seniors regarding Class Rings. They will speak to students in US History Classes, Economic Classes and US Government Classes.
Tomorrow – Wednesday, Aug. 20th - will be our first Collaborative Wednesday. Students need to report to class at 8:50.
(The tardy bell rings at 8:55! Don’t be late!)
