FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
63 Thursday, November 20, 2008
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 20, 1962 - President John F. Kennedy agreed to lift the American blockade of Cuba, ending the Cuban missile crisis.
LUNCH : Diced turkey & gravy, mashed potatoes/stuffing, cranberry sauce/peas/roll.
ATHLETICS:
1. SOFTBALL - Any girls interested in playing softball, there will be a MANDATORY meeting on TODAY during lunch in room #57.
2. WRESTLERS - Just a reminder that in addition to paying your $85.00 participation fee, each wrestler will also need to pay an additional $10.00 for your hydration test.
Athletics – Students
1. Our first Football CIF game will be FRIDAY. Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased at the Student Store. Ticket prices are $8.00 for Adults and Seniors, $5.00 for Students and Children. Students with ASB Stickers ARE NOT allowed in FREE, all students need to purchase a ticket.
2. It is important that you know that NO mechanical noisemakers (horns, bells, victory bells, sirens, fireworks, chimes, musical instruments other than those in the band, etc.) will be permitted inside the stadium. Cheering devices such as wooden blocks, or other similar objects are prohibited; THIS ALSO INCLUDES CHEER AND/OR THUNDERSTICKS. Only uniformed cheerleaders, for the purpose of directing and controlling rooting sections, shall use megaphones. THE IMPROPER USE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE-LISTED DEVICES BY SUPPORTERS COULD MAKE OUR TEAM HAVE TO FORFEIT THE GAME!!!
CLUBS:
1. Hiking Club: Meeting on Thurs. in Rm. 59. Our next hike is planned for Sat. Dec. 6th.
2. ANIME CLUB – meeting on Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34.
3. MECHA CLUB – meeting Thursday & Friday to discuss enchilada dinner.
4. Mentor Program: Sports Mentors today at lunch meet near the gate by B&G Club.
5. Mentor Program: Sign up in Rm 10 to volunteer at San Cayetano with "Kids Helping Kids". Sign up by Fri.
6. FASHION CLUB – meets this FRIDAY in Rm. 34 at lunch.
SENIORS:
1. It’s coming down to UC/CSU application crunch time! If you need help with your college applications after school, Mrs. Palacio has extended her hours until 7:00 p.m.
2. SENIORS & STAFF: Please release all seniors at 9:45 on Tuesday 11/25/08 to report to the cafeteria to meet with Jostens regarding Graduation announcements, cap and gowns.
Scholarships:
o Soroptimist International of the Americas is offering the “Violet Richardson Award” to young ladies who are caring, compassionate, creative, and committed to making the world a better place. Young ladies must also demonstrate initiative in problem solving and significant accomplishments as a volunteer. For complete details or an application, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is December 1st.
o SAE Engineering is offering a scholarship to students who intend to enroll in an engineering program accredited by ABET. Students must also be citizens of the United States and meet minimum requirements with regard to SAT’s and/or ACT scores as outlined in the scholarship. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center or go to www.sae.org/students/unscholr.htm. Deadline is December 1st.
STUDENTS:
RENAISSANCE RALLY Friday, Nov. 21
Length Start End
1st 0:57 7:55 AM 8:52 AM
Pass 0:05 8:52 AM 8:57 AM
2nd 0:51 8:57 AM 9:48 AM
Pass 0:05 9:48 AM 9:53 AM
3rd 0:51 9:53 AM 10:44 AM
Break 0:10 10:44 AM 10:54 AM
Pass 0:05 10:54 AM 10:59 AM
4th 0:51 10:59 AM 11:50 AM
Pass 0:05 11:50 AM 11:55 AM
RALLY 0:40 11:55 AM 12:35 PM
LUNCH 0:40 12:35 PM 1:15 PM
Pass 0:05 1:15 PM 1:20 PM
5th 0:51 1:20 PM 2:11 PM
Pass 0:05 2:11 PM 2:16 PM
6th 0:51 2:16 PM 3:07 PM
1. Saturday, Nov. 22 – Come to SERVE DAY to satisfy your Community Service hours and beautify your school! Work hours are from 9:00 am – NOON.
2. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
3. PICTURE DAY MAKE UPS (SEE SCHEDULE ON BACK) – We had a problem with the previous photo company, and we need to retake photos for the entire school. Make up days will be Thursday & Friday for ALL FRESHMEN - JUNIORS, Nov. 20 & 21 in Rm. 49 during your English classes. You will receive an order form in the mail early next week, along with Mr. Wilber’s newsletter. If you purchased a photo package from the previous company and did not receive your pictures please let Barbara Lemons know ASAP.
4. Ventura College will be in the College and Career Center on December 4th and December 11th during lunch to sign up students who are interested in taking college classes in the spring.
5. One Step A La Vez - A Dessert class will be offered Thursday the 20th at 3:30 pm. Come learn how to make different flavors of Chocolate Truffles! The class is free for any teen 13-19 more information in Rm 10 from Hilary or at the One Step Center on the corner of 2nd and Saratoga
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. We will be on Renaissance Rally Schedule on Friday
STAFF:
1. Staff pictures – Make-up pictures will be taken on Tuesday, November 25th from 7:30 am – 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49. You can either come in before school, during your prep or at lunch to have your picture taken.
Picture Taking Schedule
November 20 and 21
(Thursday and Friday)
Teachers:
Please review the schedule below for the taking pictures this Thursday and Friday. If you are scheduled at the beginning of the period then please take your class as soon as the tardy bell rings. We are concerned that we will not be able to maintain our schedule if we don’t start as soon as the period begins.
Thursday
Period Beginning of the Period 20 minutes into the period
1 Fitzpatrick Kirkpatrick
2 Fitzpatrick/ Dann Casanave
3 Fitzpatrick Kirkpatrick/ Casanave
4 Fitzpatrick Casanave
5 Dann Casanave
6 Fitzpatrick Kirkpatrick
Friday
Period Beginning of the Period 20 minutes into the period
1 Bauer/ Tafoya Torres
2 Bauer/ Tafoya Stockton
3 Bauer/ Tafoya Stockton/ Torres
4 Lim/ Bedau Torres
5 Bauer Stockton
6 Bauer/ Lim Archer
*Picture make-ups are scheduled for Tuesday next week.
**Seniors who did not take a portrait for yearbook will take pictures next week on Tuesday. They will be contacted for the specific date and time.
