FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
40 Wednesday, October 8, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: October 8, 1945 - President Harry Truman announced the U.S. would share the secret of the atomic bomb only with Great Britain and Canada.

ATHLETICS:
1. Girls VOLLEYBALL - HOME w/ Frosh. vs. Trinity Classic Academy. Frosh game begins at 4PM.
2. Girls VOLLEYBALL - HOME w/ Thatcher. JV game begins at 5PM and Varsity at 6PM.
3. Girls Soccer - Tryouts for all levels of girls soccer will be from Oct. 8 – 24, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays only. Any girl interested in playing must attend at the JV Baseball field at 3:30. Contact coach Johnny Vaca at 298-0403 for more info.
CLUBS:
1. Mentor Program: Cal Arts & Magic permission slips due by Oct. 10th. Turn in $ with permission slip Rm 10.
2. PRAYER CLUB meets Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 2. All are welcome.
3. ANIME CLUB – meeting on Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34.
4. Hiking Club: Meeting Thurs. 10/9/08. at lunch in Rm. 59. All our welcome. We will be planning our next hike and talking about our upcoming fundraisers.
5. MECHA CLUB – meeting Thursday at lunch.
6. FASHION CLUB – meets every Wednesday & Friday at lunch in Rm. 34.
SENIORS:
1. UC Santa Cruz will be hosting a “Preview Day” on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event allows prospective students and their families to experience UC Santa Cruz in a variety of ways. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center or go to www.admissions.ucsc.edu/pday08.
2. CSUCI will be hosting a “High School Senior Day” on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You must R.S.V.P. at http://go.csuci.edu/hssday. For complete details, go to the website or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center.
3. Senior Ball tickets will be on sell this week in the Student Store during lunch. $40 a couple and $20 single. Senior Ball will be held on Oct. 25th and the theme is “All that Jazz”
SCHOLARSHIPS:
o The Horatio Alger Association is offering a scholarship to students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Students must also have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree (students may start at a two-year community college and then transfer), demonstrated academic achievement (a minimum of a 2.0 GPA), be a citizen of the United States, and have an income of $50,000 or less. You must apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Larin. Deadline is October 30th.
o The Coca Cola Foundation is offering a scholarship to students who are U.S citizens or permanent residents, planning to pursue a degree at a four year university, and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. You must apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Larin. Deadline is October 31st.
JUNIORS & 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.
FRESHMEN:
1. After break the freshmen class officers will begin to sell Pom Poms at the games.
STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. Are you in need of Credit Recovery? Saturday school will be available for Migrant students wishing to take a course through the PASS program to get ahead on credits; keep up with credits or recover credits. All courses are A through G approved. Classes start Saturday, Oct.11th at Fillmore Middle School Media Center (computer lab) with Mrs. Gradias from 9:00 to 12:00. You must fill out a PASS contract with Mrs. Ibarra or your counselor in the office. If you have any questions please speak to Mrs. Ibarra or you may call the Migrant Office at 524-8038.
3. If you are interested in being a referee for Youth Basketball sign-up at City Hall, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. For additional information call 524-1500 X216. Season starts December 6, 2008 – February 28, 2009. Saturdays only, at the Fillmore Middle School (8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or the Boys and Girls (8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.)
4. Class t-shirts – on sale in the Student Store. All shirts are $12. Get yours ASAP, so you can wear them to the next rally. Go Flashes!
5. Mark your agendas! Career day will be held on Friday, November 7th. We will be having a wide variety of career options, so get those questions ready.
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. TODAY, October 8th is WALK TO WORK/SCHOOL DAY.
2. This week is QUARTER FINALS – Regular schedule (6 periods)
TODAY - Oct. 8 – Science and Math;
(Today is NOT a Collaborative Day. School starts at 7:55)
Thurs., Oct. 9th – All others.
Monday – Thursday will be REGULAR SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 10th will be a MINIMUM DAY (all 6 periods).