FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
28 Monday, September 22, 2008
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: September 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, proposing to free all slaves of rebel states as of Jan. 1, 1863.
ATHLETICS:
CLUBS:
1. Fashion Club – meeting at lunch on Wednesday in Rm. 34.
2. Mentor Program: Lunch meeting today Rm 49. Mentoring starts this week. Sign up for field trips.
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SENIORS:
1. Need more help with SAT prep? SAT Workshops Dates: Workshop #1 (Verbal) Date: 9/22/08 Time: 3:15 – 5:30pm. Room #49. Workshop #2 (Math) Date: 9/23/08, Time: 3:15 – 5:30pm. Room #61. Workshop #3 (Writing) Date: 9/25/08 Time: 3:15 – 5:30pm. Room #61. Sponsored by Early Academic Outreach Program, University of California, Santa Barbara
Juniors and Sophomores:
1. The PSAT Tickets are now for sale in the Student Store. They cost $13.00. The test will be on Saturday, October 18th at 8:30 in Room 49.
STUDENTS:
1. September 21st is the International Day of Peace. Art students have created pinwheels as part of a worldwide art installation. They will be on the fence by the library patio, near the 9/11 memorial tree.
2. September 26th is the registration deadline for the November 1st SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
3. Class t-shirts are on sale in the Student Store. The shirt designs are in there if you would like to see them. All shirts are $12.
4. A CSUN representative will be in the College and Career Center during lunch on Monday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 23rd to talk to all interested students.
5. CELL PHONE INFO: IF YOUR CELL PHONE IS TAKEN AWAY, YOUR PARENT MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ADMINISTRATOR TO PICK IT UP AFTER 4:00 PM. YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PICK IT UP THE SAME DAY IT WAS TAKEN AWAY, MRS. GREEN & MR. TORRES ARE VERY BUSY, SO DON'T HAVE YOUR PHONE OUT!!!!
6. Students: Read the Fillmore High School 2008-2009 Discipline Code. Not knowing the discipline code is not an acceptable excuse. You must read and know the code. Gang Related Offenses = 1) flashing gang signs, 2) yelling gang names/slogans, 3) gang graffiti on books/notebooks or other possessions, 4) exposing gang related tattoos. First offense is a 3-day suspension & notification of parents. Second offense is a 5-day suspension & notification of proper authorities. Third offense is a 5-day suspension & notification of proper authorities and possible expulsion recommendation. Thank you. ……...John Wilber, Principal…..
Students, staff and parents:
1. If there are books you would like the library to order, please tell Ms. Hoffman or Ms. Ramirez so we can add it to our next order. Remember, not every book is an AR book but we can check to see if it is. Any parents who would like to add a title do the list, please email Ms Hoffman at dhoffman@fillmore.k12.ca.us
STAFF:
1. Please ignore the class year written below each class name on the dress-up day tally sheet. The mistake was accidentally overlooked.
Homecoming Info:
o Kickoff Party on Monday to start Homecoming week! There will be pizza, Liquid Rush, a DJ and a give away! From 7 – 9 at the bus garage where floatbuilding takes place.
o Homecoming Dress Up Days: Monday – Jersey Day (wear jerseys of your favorite team); Tuesday – “Twister” Day (wear polka dots); Wednesday – “Checkers” Day (wear plaid or checkered clothes); Thursday – “Scrabble” Day (wear shirts with words). Friday – “Flashes Pride” (wear blue and white).
o Homecoming Dance - Saturday, Sept. 27th from 7 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. This year it will be semi-formal, so get dress up! Tickets will be $3.00 with an ASB sticker or $5.00 without. Tickets on sale at lunch.
