FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
124 Thursday, March 12 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 12, 1933 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his nation-wide "fireside chats" on radio.
LU NCH: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic break, salad/dressing
ATHLETICS:
CLUBS:
1. ANIME CLUB – meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34 – Art Room.
2. Prayer Club – Meeting on Thursday at lunch in the Drama room.
3. Hiking Club: No meeting this week. Stay tuned for details on the next hike which will be after Spring Break.
4. There is no One Step Board Meeting today due to blackout week. Thursday is the monthly Teen Group lead by Fillmore Options starting at
5pm
SENIORS:
1. A representative from Moorpark College will be in the College and Career Center during lunch TODAY, March 12th for anyone interested in
attending this community college
2. There will be a MANDATORY meeting ford all players and coaches interested in participating in PowderPuff at lunch on FRIDAY in Rm. 65. All
contracts and forms will be passed out, so make sure that you attend.
JUNIORS:
1. All juniors who signed up to play or coach PowderPuff football must pick up paper work in the Student Store at lunch on Friday. Friday will be
the only day to get the paperwork. If you do not receive these forms, you will not play.
FRESHMEN: The freshmen yearbook portrait pages will be displayed on the attendance office windows until Thursday. Go by and make sure there
are no problems with your picture and name. If you find a mistake, see Mrs. Casanave In Room 1 immediately.
STUDENTS:
1. NO COLLABORATION ON 3/11 & 3/18. March 11th – 13th – QUARTER FINALS; March 18th – CAHSEE testing. School begins at 7:50 on
those Wednesdays.
2. REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE for QUARTER FINALS –Thurs., March 12th –
ENGLISH/FOREIGN LANGUAGE; Fri., March 13th – SCIENCE/MATH.
3. The deadline for having your name and/or icons put on your yearbook is Friday, March 20th. Your name is $5 and each icon is $3. Get the
forms and pay in the student store. Yearbooks are $80.
4. BATTLE OF THE SEXES week - March 23 – 27. Events including Food Day, Powderpuff football and the rally will be held on March 27th.
Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on March 28th.
5. SADIE HAWKINS – March 28th. Tickets will go on sale March 16. Price is $20 per couple or $15 for single ticket. Ladies don’t forget to ask
that special someone?
6. Attention All Students: Shamrock Pins are on sale for St. Patrick’s Day! They are guaranteed to bring you good luck and to help you avoid
getting pinched. Pins are on sale now until March 17th and can be purchased from your favorite AVID junior. *All proceeds will be used to help
the AVID junior class go on their annual college tour and visit schools such as Fresno State, UC Merced, UC Berkeley, Stanford And Cal Poly
SLO.
7. The 11th Annual Art Show is coming April 14th. If you would like to have artwork in the show, please come by Rm. 34 for details.
Deadline for entries is March 27th
8. The One Step Center is having a Yard Sale this Saturday if You have signed up to work please be on time! Come on down to
the chocolate church from 7am-3pm this Saturday prices start at 3 cents!
9. Any student interested in trying out for cheerleading can pick up an application in the Student Store. Practice starts March
23rd at 3:15 in front of the high school. Any questions, see Ms. Tafoya in Rm. 1.
Students and Teachers:
1. On March 17 and 18, 2009, the CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to all 10th and to Juniors who have NOT passed one or both exam
sections. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. until students are done. Students, keep reviewing your Math and English class notes, doing all your
homework and asking your teacher(s) for help on areas you do not clearly understand. Testing rooms with student names will be posted on
the Attendance Office windows next Monday afternoon. REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR TESTING ROOM AND DO NOT BE LATE!

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
123 Wednesday, March 11 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 11, 1861 - The Confederate States of America adopted its constitution.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING Soroptomist Writing Award Winners: Short Storey/Essay - 1st - Erik Orozco, 2nd – Shalise
Beltran, 3rd – Vanessa Villa; Poetry – 1st – Stephanie Hernandez, 2nd - Christina Gutierrez, 3rd – Larissa Downing.
Congratulations to the Pep Squad: They placed 1st in the California State Cheer Championships for the 2nd year in a row!!
LU NCH: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, corn
ATHLETICS:
1. SOFTBALL – HOME w/ VENTURA. Both JV & Varsity Games begin at 3:30PM. Softball Players
are excused from class at 2:15PM, are to dress and report to the field.
2. JV BASEBALL - HOME w/ GRACE BRETHREN. Game begins at 3:00PM. JV Team is
excused from class at 1:45PM, are to dress and report to the field.
3. TRACK - HOME w/ SANTA PAULA. Meet begins at 3:00PM.
4. GOLF - HOME w/ PACIFICA. Match begins at 1:30PM. Golf team is excused from class at
12:15PM.
5. VARSITY BASEBALL - AWAY @ GRACE BRETHREN. Game begins at 3:00PM. Varsity Team
is excused from class at 12:45PM and will depart FHS at 1:00PM.
6. BOYS VOLLEYBALL - AWAY @ LAGUNA BLANCA. Game begins at 5PM. Boys are excused
from class at 2:55PM and will depart FHS at 3:15PM.
CLUBS:
1. MESA – meet at lunch TODAY in Rm. 22 to plan activities for the rest of the year. Celebrate
UCSB MESA Day!
2. ANIME CLUB – meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34 – Art Room.
3. Prayer Club – Meeting on Thursday at lunch.
4. Hiking Club: No meeting this week. Stay tuned for details on the next hike which will be after Spring Break.
5. There is no One Step Board Meeting today due to blackout week. Thursday is the monthly Teen Group lead by Fillmore Options starting at
5pm
FRESHMEN: The freshmen yearbook portrait pages will be displayed on the attendance office windows until Thursday. Go by and make sure there
are no problems with your picture and name. If you find a mistake, see Mrs. Casanave In Room 1 immediately.
STUDENTS:
1. NO COLLABORATION ON 3/11 & 3/18. March 11th – 13th – QUARTER FINALS; March 18th – CAHSEE testing. School begins at 7:50 on
those Wednesdays.
2. REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE for QUARTER FINALS – Wed., March 11th – ALL
OTHERS; Thurs., March 12th – ENGLISH/FOREIGN LANGUAGE; Fri., March 13th – SCIENCE/MATH.
3. BATTLE OF THE SEXES week - March 23 – 27. Events including Food Day, Powderpuff football and the rally will be held on March 27th.
Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on March 28th.
4. SADIE HAWKINS – March 28th. Tickets will go on sale March 16. Price is $20 per couple or $15 for single ticket. Ladies don’t forget to ask
that special someone?
5. Attention All Students: Shamrock Pins are on sale for St. Patrick’s Day! They are guaranteed to bring you good luck and to help you avoid
getting pinched. Pins are on sale now until March 17th and can be purchased from your favorite AVID junior. *All proceeds will be used to help
the AVID junior class go on their annual college tour and visit schools such as Fresno State, UC Merced, UC Berkeley, Stanford And Cal Poly
SLO.
6. The 11th Annual Art Show is coming April 14th. If you would like to have artwork in the show, please come by Rm. 34 for details. Deadline for
entries is March 27th
7. The One Step Center is having a Yard Sale this Saturday if You have signed up to work please be on time! Come on down to
the chocolate church from 7am-3pm this Saturday prices start at 3 cents!
8. Any student interested in trying out for cheerleading can pick up an application in the Student Store. Practice starts March
23rd at 3:15 in front of the high school. Any questions, see Ms. Tafoya in Rm. 1.
Students and Teachers:
1. March 17 and 18, 2009- CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to all 10th and to Juniors who have NOT passed one or both exam
sections. Students, are reminded to take this exam seriously. Make sure you are reviewing your Math and English class notes, doing
all your homework and asking your teacher(s) for help on areas you do not clearly understand. Additional information can be obtained from the
California Department of Education CAHSEE site to receive information on: Pre-released CAHSEE questions, study guides, frequently asked
questions, accommodations and modifications for special needs students, program resources and general test results:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Test anxiety and testing strategy tips are available, see Ms. Norma, Counselor.
2. The district office invites all parents to a Parent Involvement Night TONIGHT, March 11th at the Sespe
School Cafeteria from 6 – 7:30. Topics covered will be Parent/School Connections and Internet Safety. English and Spanish
presentations will be available. Childcare will be provided.
REGULAR BELL
SCHEDULE –
Wed. March 11th
Length Start End
1st 1:02 7:55 AM 8:57 AM
Pass 0:05 8:57 AM 9:02 AM
2nd 0:59 9:02 AM 10:01 AM
Break 0:10 10:01 AM 10:11 AM
Pass 0:05 10:11 AM 10:16 AM
3rd 0:59 10:16 AM 11:15 AM
Pass 0:05 11:15 AM 11:20 AM
4th 0:59 11:20 AM 12:19 PM
Lunch 0:40 12:19 PM 12:59 PM
Pass 0:05 12:59 PM 1:04 PM
5th 0:59 1:04 PM 2:03 PM
Pass 0:05 2:03 PM 2:08 PM
6th 0:59 2:08 PM 3:07 PM

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
121 Monday, March 9 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 9, 1933 - The special session of Congress known as the "100 days" opened, launching
FDR's New Deal.
LU NCH: Macaroni & cheese, broccoli, garlic bread.
ATHLETICS:
1. BOYS VOLLEYBALL – HOME w/ LITTLE ROCK. Varsity Game begins at 5PM.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Jose Mariscal, Diego Ramírez, Anthony Chavez, (JV Uniform),
Damian Lepe, Jose Garcia,
CLUBS:
1. Attention UC Ambassadors! There will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at lunch in room 61. We will have a guest speaker to talk about a
fundraiser that our club can participate in. See you there! Mrs. Palacio and Ms. Moriarty
SENIORS:
1. Yearbook still needs your senior wills. Email them to hcasanave@fillmore.k12.ca.us by this Friday to ensure a space in the yearbook. Wills are
$20 for 200 words or fewer.
2. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• There are new SCHOLARSHIPS in the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Larin
JUNIORS:
1. If you are interested in attending a summer program at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, or Yale
University, please see your counselor or Mrs. Larin for complete details. Deadline is March 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. NO COLLABORATION ON 3/11 & 3/18. March 11th – 13th – QUARTER FINALS; March 18th –
CAHSEE testing. School begins at 7:50 on those Wednesdays. REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
for QUARTER FINALS – Wed., March 11th – ALL OTHERS; Thurs., March 12th – ENGLISH/FOREIGN
LANGUAGE; Fri., March 13th – SCIENCE/MATH.
2. All BATTLE OF THE SEXES events have been moved to the week of March 23 – 27. Events including Food Day, Powderpuff football
and the rally will be held on March 27th. Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on March 28th.
3. SADIE HAWKINS – March 28th. Tickets will go on sale March 16. Price is $20 per couple or $15 for single ticket. Ladies don’t forget to ask
that special someone?
4. If you know of a band that would like to perform during the Renaissance Festival in April, contact Noah Aguirre ASAP.
5. YEARBOOKS - Get your own pictures in the yearbook! Either upload them to images.jostens.com (login ID: 1178444 and password: fillmore1)
or bring them in person to Mrs. Casanave in Room 1. Please include the names of the people in the photos. Go to Room 1 to see what this
year’s cover will look like. And we will continue posting new pages as they are completed, so come by often! If you are interested in having your
yearbook personalized (helps prevent theft!), go to the Student Store to pick up a form. The cost is only $5 to have your name engraved onto
the cover of your yearbook! The deadline for personalization is March 20th.
6. Volunteers wanted: San Cayetano is looking for High School Student volunteers to help with our Family Science Night on March 24th. We
need help starting at 5:30PM and ending at 8:00PM. There will be several activities you can help with, and this can be used as community
service hours. Please call Mary or Martha at San Cayetano to sign up, 524-6040. We are also pre-selling tickets for the Space Shuttle Café that
will be selling dinners that night.
7. The Grizzly Youth Academy, AT THIS TIME IS FREE to male and female students, ages 16 through 18 ½, is NOW accepting student
applications for the Summer Semester. The program is for students who are behind in credits, have a low G.P.A or want to get away from
negative influences. Students must turn in a completed STUDENT APPLICATION and MENTOR APPLICATION to Ms. Norma in the
Attendance Office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make sure you get a spot. Get going now before another semester digs you in further behind in
credits!
8. STUDENTS – Please DO NOT use the seat covers in the restrooms for toilet paper or hand drying. If the restroom needs supplies, please let
the custodian know. Thank you.
Students and Teachers:
1. In a couple of weeks, on March 17 and 18, 2009, the CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to all 10th and to Juniors who have NOT passed one or
both exam sections. Students, are reminded to take this exam seriously. Make sure you are reviewing your Math and English class notes,
doing all your homework and asking your teacher(s) for help on areas you do not clearly understand. Additional information can be obtained
from the California Department of Education CAHSEE site to receive information on: Pre-released CAHSEE questions, study guides,
frequently asked questions, accommodations and modifications for special needs students, program resources and general test results:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Test anxiety and testing strategy tips are available, see Ms. Norma, Counselor.
2. The district office invites all parents to a Parent Involvement Night on Wed., March 11th at the Sespe School Cafeteria from 6
– 7:30. Topics covered will be Parent/School Connections and Internet Safety. English and Spanish presentations will be
available. Childcare will be provided. Your teachers have notices with all the information to take home to your parents. If you
need more, please see Mrs. Lemons in the office.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
120 Friday, March 6 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 6, 1836 - The Alamo fell to Mexican forces.
LU NCH: Nachos Grande, lettuce/tomato
ATHLETICS:
1. BASEBALL – HOME w/ LA MARSHALL. Varsity Game begins at 3PM. Team is excused from class at 1:30PM.
2. BASEBALL - AWAY @ LA MARSHALL. JV game begins at 3PM. Boys are excused at 12:45PM, but will depart FHS at 1PM.
3. SWIMMING - AWAY w/ LITTLEROCK & IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN. Meet begins at 3PM. Team is excused from class at 12PM, bus will
depart FHS at 12:30PM
4. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Jose Mariscal, Diego Ramírez, Anthony Chavez, (JV Uniform), Damian Lepe, Jose
Garcia
5. Varsity Girls basketball players must turn in all uniforms game and practice plus blue books this week ASAP. Varsity and JV Girls
Basketball Athletes the 2009 Awards BBQ will be held on Monday 3/16/09 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Varsity girls and JV
girls please tell Coach Burns and Coach Tafoya what you and your parents prefer Tri-Tip or Chicken. We need to know ASAP so we can order
the food.
CLUBS:
1. MESA – MESA Day is tomorrow! Bus leaves for UCSB at 6:15 a.m.!!! Make sure you bring your completed permission slips!
2. Mentor Program: Officers lunch meeting Friday, March 6th in Rm 17. There will be no Mon. lunch meetings or after school mentoring during
"Black Out Week", March 9 - 20. Study hard and do your best. Mentoring will resume on Mon. March 23.
SENIORS:
1. Seniors sweatshirts are in! Pick up in the health office BEFORE school or at LUNCH.
2. Yearbook still needs your senior wills. Email them to hcasanave@fillmore.k12.ca.us by this Friday to ensure a space in the yearbook. Wills are
$20 for 200 words or fewer.
3. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• There are new SCHOLARSHIPS in the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Larin
JUNIORS:
1. If you are interested in attending a summer program at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, or Yale
University, please see your counselor or Mrs. Larin for complete details. Deadline is March 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. NO COLLABORATION ON 3/11 & 3/18. March 11th – 13th – QUARTER FINALS; March 18th –
CAHSEE testing. School begins at 7:50 on those Wednesdays. REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
for QUARTER FINALS – Wed., March 11th – ALL OTHERS; Thurs., March 12th – ENGLISH/FOREIGN
LANGUAGE; Fri., March 13th – SCIENCE/MATH.
2. All BATTLE OF THE SEXES events have been moved to the week of March 23 – 27. Events including Food Day, Powderpuff football
and the rally will be held on March 27th. Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on March 28th.
3. SADIE HAWKINS – March 28th. Tickets will go on sale March 16. Price is $20 per couple or $15 for single ticket. Ladies don’t forget to ask
that special someone?
4. If you know of a band that would like to perform during the Renaissance Festival in April, contact Noah Aguirre ASAP.
5. Volunteers wanted: San Cayetano is looking for High School Student volunteers to help with our Family Science Night on March 24th. We
need help starting at 5:30PM and ending at 8:00PM. There will be several activities you can help with, and this can be used as community
service hours. Please call Mary or Martha at San Cayetano to sign up, 524-6040. We are also pre-selling tickets for the Space Shuttle Café that
will be selling dinners that night.
6. The Grizzly Youth Academy, AT THIS TIME IS FREE to male and female students, ages 16 through 18 ½, is NOW accepting student
applications for the Summer Semester. The program is for students who are behind in credits, have a low G.P.A or want to get away from
negative influences. Students must turn in a completed STUDENT APPLICATION and MENTOR APPLICATION to Ms. Norma in the
Attendance Office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make sure you get a spot. Get going now before another semester digs you in further behind in
credits!
Students and Teachers:
1. In a couple of weeks, on March 17 and 18, 2009, the CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to all 10th and to Juniors who have NOT passed one or
both exam sections. Students, are reminded to take this exam seriously. Make sure you are reviewing your Math and English class notes,
doing all your homework and asking your teacher(s) for help on areas you do not clearly understand. Additional information can be obtained
from the California Department of Education CAHSEE site to receive information on: Pre-released CAHSEE questions, study guides,
frequently asked questions, accommodations and modifications for special needs students, program resources and general test results:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Test anxiety and testing strategy tips are available, see Ms. Norma, Counselor.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
119 Thursday, March 5 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 5, 1770 - The Boston Massacre, a pre-Revolutionary incident that grew out of anger towards British troops,
occurred. Five anti-British rioters were killed.
Congratulations to: Jonathan Escamilla - accepted to Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly SLO, San Diego State
LU NCH: Diced turkey & gravy, mashed potatoes, corn/roll
ATHLETICS:
1. BOYS GOLF - AWAY @ Santa Paula. Match begins at 1:00PM. Team is excused from class at 11:50AM.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Abel Ayala, Jose Mariscal, Diego Ramírez, Anthony Chavez, (JV Uniform), Eric
Figueroa, Damian Lepe, Jose Garcia, Edgar Ballesteros
3. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM.
4. Varsity Girls basketball players must turn in all uniforms game and practice plus blue books this week ASAP. Varsity and JV Girls
Basketball Athletes the 2009 Awards BBQ will be held on Monday 3/16/09 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Varsity girls and JV
girls please tell Coach Burns and Coach Tafoya what you and your parents prefer Tri-Tip or Chicken. We need to know ASAP so we can order
the food.
CLUBS:
1. MECHA CLUB – meeting every Thursday at lunch in Rm. 45.
2. Mentor Program: Officers lunch meeting Friday, March 6th in Rm 17. There will be no Mon. lunch meetings or after school mentoring during
"Black Out Week", March 9 - 20. Study hard and do your best. Mentoring will resume on Mon. March 23.
3. Middle School Mentors – no lunch meetings at middle school TODAY.
4. Mentor Program: Thursday Sports Mentors Canceled Today.
5. Prayer Club - meeting on Thursdays at lunch in Rm. 2.
SENIORS:
1. Seniors sweatshirts are in! Pick up in the health office BEFORE school or at LUNCH.
2. Yearbook still needs your senior wills. Email them to hcasanave@fillmore.k12.ca.us by this Friday to ensure a space in the yearbook. Wills are
$20 for 200 words or fewer.
3. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• There are new SCHOLARSHIPS in the College & Career Center. See Mrs. Larin
JUNIORS:
1. If you are interested in attending a summer program at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, or Yale
University, please see your counselor or Mrs. Larin for complete details. Deadline is March 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. NO COLLABORATION ON 3/11 & 3/18. March 11th – QUARTER FINALS; March 18th – CAHSEE
testing. School begins at 7:50 on those Wednesdays.
2. If you know of a band that would like to perform during the Renaissance Festival in April, contact Noah Aguirre ASAP.
3. The Battle of the Sexes events have been pushed back one week to allow students to focus on Quarter Finals. Food Day and Sadie Hawkins
Dance are not affected. Look for the Battle of the Sexes Weed to start on March 16th!
4. If you are interested in having your yearbook personalized (helps prevent theft!), go to the Student Store to pick up a form. The cost is only $5
to have your name engraved onto the cover of your yearbook! The deadline for personalization is March 20th.
5. SADIE HAWKINS dance is just around the corner. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd – March 13. Ladies don’t forget to ask that special
someone?
6. Volunteers wanted: San Cayetano is looking for High School Student volunteers to help with our Family Science Night on March 24th. We
need help starting at 5:30PM and ending at 8:00PM. There will be several activities you can help with, and this can be used as community
service hours. Please call Mary or Martha at San Cayetano to sign up, 524-6040. We are also pre-selling tickets for the Space Shuttle Café that
will be selling dinners that night.
7. The Grizzly Youth Academy, AT THIS TIME IS FREE to male and female students, ages 16 through 18 ½, is NOW accepting student
applications for the Summer Semester. The program is for students who are behind in credits, have a low G.P.A or want to get away from
negative influences. Students must turn in a completed STUDENT APPLICATION and MENTOR APPLICATION to Ms. Norma in the
Attendance Office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make sure you get a spot. Get going now before another semester digs you in further behind in
credits!
Students and Teachers:
1. In a couple of weeks, on March 17 and 18, 2009, the CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to all 10th and to Juniors who have NOT passed one or
both exam sections. Students, are reminded to take this exam seriously. Make sure you are reviewing your Math and English class notes,
doing all your homework and asking your teacher(s) for help on areas you do not clearly understand. Additional information can be obtained
from the California Department of Education CAHSEE site to receive information on: Pre-released CAHSEE questions, study guides,
frequently asked questions, accommodations and modifications for special needs students, program resources and general test results:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Test anxiety and testing strategy tips are available, see Ms. Norma, Counselor.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
117 Tuesday, March 3 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 3, 1845 - The U.S. Senate passed legislation overriding a presidential veto for the first time.
Congratulations to: Cristina Morales - accepted to CSU Northridge and San Francisco State.
LU NCH: Enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, salad
ATHLETICS:
1. VOLLEYBALL - AWAY @ Rio Mesa. Match begins at 6PM. Team will depart FHS at 4PM.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Abel Ayala, Jose Mariscal, Diego Ramírez, Anthony Chavez, (JV Uniform), Eric
Figueroa, Damian Lepe, Jose Garcia, Edgar Ballesteros
3. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM. \
4. Boys’ Basketball meeting for all players who participated this season at the start of lunch on Tuesday, March 3rd, in room 50. Meeting will
be short so be on time.
5. Varsity Girls basketball players must turn in all uniforms game and practice plus blue books this week ASAP.
CLUBS:
1. MECHA CLUB – mandatory officers’ meeting Tuesday. Ms. Juarez’s dance practice every Tuesday & Friday.
2. One Step Center - Tuesday the 3rd, a healthy eating and cooking class starts at 4pm. This is a regular weekly class where everyone who is
interested is welcome to come!
SENIORS:
1. Yearbook still needs your senior wills. Email them to hcasanave@fillmore.k12.ca.us by this Friday to ensure a space in the yearbook. Wills are
$20 for 200 words or fewer.
2. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!
3. The National Electric Contractors Association is accepting applications for their apprenticeship program. Students must be at least 18 years of
age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center during break or lunch.
Deadline is May 1st.
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship is available to students who are planning to enroll as a full time college student in the fall of 2009, be of Hispanic/Latino
descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You must apply online at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline is March 6th.
• Body by Milk is offering a scholarship to student athletes who know what it takes to work hard and stand as a role model for their peers. You must apply online
at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com and must also be nominated by a teacher, coach, principal, guidance counselor, athletic director, parents, and/or relatives.
Deadline is March 6th.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities is offering a scholarship to African-American, Asian Pacific American, or Hispanic students who are planning to attend a two
or four year college or university full time. See Mrs. Larin for an application. Deadline is March 13th.
JUNIORS:
1. If you are interested in attending a summer program at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, or Yale
University, please see your counselor or Mrs. Larin for complete details. Deadline is March 31st.
SOPHOMORES:
1. CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here TODAY & TOMORROW to take ring orders at break and during lunch.
STUDENTS:
1. Get your own pictures in the yearbook! Either upload them to images.jostens.com (login ID: 1178444 and password: fillmore1) or bring them
in person to Mrs. Casanave in Room 1. Please include the names of the people in the photos.
2. Go to Room 1 to see what this year’s cover will look like. And we will continue posting new pages as they are completed, so come by often!
3. If you are interested in having your yearbook personalized (helps prevent theft!), go to the Student Store to pick up a form. The cost is only $5
to have your name engraved onto the cover of your yearbook! The deadline for personalization is March 20th.
4. Girls interested in competing in the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant: First Practice (& points will begin) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH
- 5:30PM - Memorial Building. Applications are available at the Student Store. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
Lori McLain at #524-4432.
5. SADIE HAWKINS dance is just around the corner. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd – March 13. Ladies don’t forget to ask that special
someone?
6. INDIAN EDUCATION STUDENTS – there is a free 2-week residential summer program (June 27-July 12 at University of Irvine) where students
work with professors, college students, and invited American Indian community members to develop interactive story projects that combine
computer game technology with traditional American Indian culture. If you are interested, please email Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or call
(949) 824-0291.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
116 Monday, March 2 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: March 2, 1877 - Rutherford B. Hayes was declared president by a U.S. electoral commission since the original result
was too close to call. He was the only president elected this way.
Congratulations to: Perry West- accepted to Westmont College and St. Johns University in NY City.
LU NCH: Teriyaki beef dippers, white rice,
ATHLETICS:
1. BOYS GOLF - HOME vs. Bishop Diego. Match begins at 1PM. Golf Team is excused from class at 11:50PM.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Abel Ayala, Jose Mariscal, Gerardo Calderon, Diego Ramírez, Javier Valdovinos ,
Angel Valenzuela, Anthony Chavez, Edgar Ballesteros (JV Uniform), Eric Figueroa, Damian Lepe, Jose Garcia, Francisco Medina.
3. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM.
4. Boys’ Basketball meeting for all players who participated this season at the start of lunch on Tuesday, March 3rd, in room 50. Meeting will
be short so be on time.
CLUBS:
1. S CLUB – In observance of Women’s International Day, the ‘S’ Club will be having Deputy Ragsdale do a presentation/demonstration of selfdefense
TODAY at lunch in Rm. 45. Space is limited. Be on time.
2. Mentor Program – meeting TODAY at lunch in Rm. 49.
3. MECHA CLUB – mandatory officers’ meeting Tuesday. Ms. Juarez’s dance practice every Tuesday & Friday.
4. Today at the One Step Center a reminder that Class has moved and begins at 3:30. Tomorrow, Tuesday the 3rd, a healthy eating and cooking
class starts at 4pm. This is a regular weekly class where everyone who is interested is welcome to come!
SENIORS:
1. Yearbook still needs your senior wills. Email them to hcasanave@fillmore.k12.ca.us by this Friday to ensure a space in the yearbook. Wills are
$20 for 200 words or fewer.
2. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!
3. The National Electric Contractors Association is accepting applications for their apprenticeship program. Students must be at least 18 years of
age and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center during break or lunch.
Deadline is May 1st.
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship is available to students who are planning to enroll as a full time college student in the fall of 2009, be of Hispanic/Latino
descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You must apply online at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline is March 6th.
• Body by Milk is offering a scholarship to student athletes who know what it takes to work hard and stand as a role model for their peers. You must apply online
at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com and must also be nominated by a teacher, coach, principal, guidance counselor, athletic director, parents, and/or relatives.
Deadline is March 6th.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities is offering a scholarship to African-American, Asian Pacific American, or Hispanic students who are planning to attend a two
or four year college or university full time. See Mrs. Larin for an application. Deadline is March 13th.
JUNIORS:
1. If you are interested in attending a summer program at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, or Yale
University, please see your counselor or Mrs. Larin for complete details. Deadline is March 31st.
SOPHOMORES:
1. CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here March 3rd and 4th to take ring orders at break and during lunch.
STUDENTS:
1. Get your own pictures in the yearbook! Either upload them to images.jostens.com (login ID: 1178444 and password: fillmore1) or bring them
in person to Mrs. Casanave in Room 1. Please include the names of the people in the photos.
2. Go to Room 1 to see what this year’s cover will look like. And we will continue posting new pages as they are completed, so come by often!
3. If you are interested in having your yearbook personalized (helps prevent theft!), go to the Student Store to pick up a form. The cost is only $5
to have your name engraved onto the cover of your yearbook! The deadline for personalization is March 20th.
4. Girls interested in competing in the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant: First Practice (& points will begin) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH
- 5:30PM - Memorial Building. Applications are available at the Student Store. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
Lori McLain at #524-4432.
5. SADIE HAWKINS dance is just around the corner. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd – March 13. ladies don’t forget to ask that special
someone?
6. INDIAN EDUCATION STUDENTS – there is a free 2-week residential summer program (June 27-July 12 at University of Irvine) where students
work with professors, college students, and invited American Indian community members to develop interactive story projects that combine
computer game technology with traditional American Indian culture. If you are interested, please email Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or call
(949) 824-0291.
7. Students: It is very important that you understand that you cannot have any kind of knife, a real or pretend gun, paint ball guns, or any other
kind of weapon at school. You cannot make any kind of a threat to a student or staff member. You also cannot have or be under the influence
of any drug or have drug paraphernalia at school. Your school and our school board have ZERO tolerance for these things. Students have
been expelled for having these items at school. No excuse for not knowing that these things are not allowed at school will be accepted. Take
this seriously and help keep your school safe for you and everyone. These rules apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including when
school is not in session. Thank you. ……...John Wilber, Principal…..

Special Notice For girls interested in doing the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant:

Due to the Fillmore High School Girls Varsity Basketball Program making to the CIF Quarter-Finals, the Mother-Daughter Tea scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th has been rescheduled and will be combined with the first practice. First Practice (& points will begin) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH - 5:30PM - Memorial Building.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Lori McLain at 524-4432

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
114 Thursday, February 26 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: February 26, 1993 - A bomb exploded at the World Trade Center in New York. The blast killed six people and injured
more than 1,000.
Congratulations to: Andy Reynaga - accepted to Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Humboldt, CSU Los Angeles, and CSU Chico. Gabe Manzano -
accepted to Univ. of Redlands, Christian Prado- accepted to San Diego State Univ
LU NCH: Southwestern chicken wrap, tortilla.
ATHLETICS:
1. TRACK - AWAY @ Channel Islands. Meet begins at 3PM. Team is excused from class at 12:45PM, bus will depart FHS at 1PM.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms: Abel Ayala, Jose Mariscal, Rogelio Almanza, Gerardo Calderon, Diego Ramírez,
Javier Valdovinos , Esequiel Palomera. Aberham Figueroa, Angel Valenzuela, Erik Mendez, Anthony Chavez, Edgar Ballesteros, Ernesto
Ballesteros, Jose Rubio, Eric Figueroa, Damien Lepe, Jose Garcia, Francisco Medina, Edgar Ballesteros, Daniel Bravo, Javier Valdovinos.
3. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM.
CLUBS:
1. Art Club- no meeting this week
2. Prayer Club - meeting on Thursdays at lunch in Rm. 2
3. Hiking Club meets Thursday 2/26 If you plan on attending the next hike, you must attend. Next hike is on 2/28 if the weather is good.
4. MECHA Club – meeting every Thursday at lunch in Rm. 45. Ms. Juarez is creating a dance group of Folk Art Dance on Fridays from 3:15-3:45.
5. Sports Mentor Canceled today Thursday. No after school mentoring today. Staff will be out at a training today. See you next week.
SENIORS:
1. Mrs. Ashim has submitted 245 Cal Grant GPA Verifications. If you are one of the few students who have not given me your SSN and want me
to submit your information, she can do that until March 1st.
2. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!.
3. If you have not completed your FAFSA there will be another FAFSA workshop on TONIGHT, February 26th at 6:45 p.m. in the library. This
will be the last workshop!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• The Fillmore Alumni Scholarship - applications must be returned to the alumni office, 549 Sespe Ave., Suite #6 no later than 3:30 p.m., Fri., Feb. 27th.
• American Chemical Society Scholars Program is offering a scholarship to African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students who are planning to pursue a career
in chemical sciences. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA.
www.acs.org/scholars. Deadline is March 1st.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is offering a scholarship to students who are the son/daughter of an active duty or served as a U.S. Marine or the grandchild of a U.S.
Marine who served during WWII. Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin or go to www.mcsf.org. Deadline is March 1st. (Attention: All
children whose parent are participating or have participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom: There is additional scholarship funding for you!
• Pepsi is offering the “Escribe tu Futuro” scholarship - http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp? Deadline is Feb 27th.
• NIH program - https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00. Deadline is Feb 28th.
• US Bank - You must apply online at http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm. Deadline is Feb 28th.
JUNIORS:
1. Powder Puff football is only 2 weeks away! There will be a sign-up sheet in the Student Store for any girl who would like to play. Guys who
would like to coach please sign-up in the Student Store. TODAY is the only day to sign up.
SOPHOMORES:
1. CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here March 3rd and 4th to take ring orders at break and during lunch.
STUDENTS:
1. Get your own pictures in the yearbook! Either upload them to images.jostens.com (login ID: 1178444 and password: fillmore1) or bring them
in person to Mrs. Casanave in Room 1. Please include the names of the people in the photos.
2. Go to Room 1 to see what this year’s cover will look like. And we will continue posting new pages as they are completed, so come by often!
3. If you are interested in having your yearbook personalized (helps prevent theft!), go to the Student Store to pick up a form. The cost is only $5
to have your name engraved onto the cover of your yearbook! The deadline for personalization is March 20th.
4. CLASS MEETINGS – Friday, Feb. 27 – GYM. Freshmen—1st period, Sophomores-- 2nd period, Juniors-- 3rd period, Seniors—4th Period.
5. Mrs. Ashim’s Night School will be held in the Library this week from 3:10 – 5:30.
6. Girls interested in competing in the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant: First Practice (& points will begin) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH
- 5:30PM - Memorial Building. Applications are available at the Student Store. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
Lori McLain at #524-4432.
7. SADIE HAWKINS dance is just around the corner. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd – March 13. ladies don’t forget to ask that special
someone?
8. INDIAN EDUCATION STUDENTS – there is a free 2-week residential summer program (June 27-July 12 at University of Irvine) where students
work with professors, college students, and invited American Indian community members to develop interactive story projects that combine
computer game technology with traditional American Indian culture. If you are interested, please email Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or call
(949) 824-0291.
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. Only 30 tickets left for Friday’s performance and 35 for Saturday’s! If you want to see this wonderfully funny production, get
your tickets from Mr. Overton NOW! “Trouble in Dustville!” Feb. 27th & 28th at 7:00 p.m. Students - $5; Adults $7.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
113 Wednesday, February 25 , 2009
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: February 25, 1870 - Hiram Revels became the first black United States senator, taking over the term of Jefferson
Davis.
LU NCH: Beef & bean tostada, Spanish rice, lettuce/tomato
ATHLETICS:
1. CONGRATULATIONS to the GIRLS BASKETBALL team for defeating Chaminade on Saturday. They now advance to the CIF
Quarter-finals and will play at HOME on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. against Pacific Hills. ASB is purchasing 25 student tickets
from CIF to give away. Sign up in the quad at break and lunch TODAY for a chance to win one!
The winners will be announced at lunch on Wednesday.
2. The following Soccer Players need to turn-in their uniforms:Abel Ayala, Jose Mariscal, Rogelio Almanza,
Gerardo Caldedron, Diego Ramírez, Javier Valdovinos ,Esequiel Palomera. Abraham Figueroa, Angel
Valenzuela, Erik Mendez, Anthony Chavez, Edgar Ballesteros, Ernesto Ballesteros, Jose Rubio, Eric
Figueroa, Damien Lepe, Jose Garcia, Francisco Medina, Edgar Ballesteros, Daniel Bravo, Javier
Valdovinos.
3. SPRING ATHLETES - You much be CLEARED in order to start practice after 3PM.
CLUBS:
1. Art Club- no meeting this week
2. Fashion Club – meeting Wednesday at lunch to discuss upcoming Fashion Show.
3. Prayer Club - meeting on Thursdays at lunch in Rm. 2
4. Hiking Club meets Thursday 2/26 If you plan on attending the next hike, you must attend. Next hike is on
2/28 if the weather is good.
5. MESA – MESA Day at UCSB is coming up next month! Meeting TODAY at lunch in RM. 22.
SENIORS:
1. Mrs. Ashim has submitted 245 Cal Grant GPA Verifications. If you are one of the few students who have not given me your SSN and want me
to submit your information, she can do that until March 1st.
2. If you requested transcripts from Debby, PLEASE to pick them up. Debby is getting buried in transcripts on her desk!.
3. If you have not completed your FAFSA there will be another FAFSA workshop on Thursday, February 26th at 6:45 p.m. in the library. This
will be the last workshop!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• The Fillmore Alumni Scholarship - applications must be returned to the alumni office, 549 Sespe Ave., Suite #6 no later than 3:30 p.m., Fri., Feb. 27th.
• American Chemical Society Scholars Program is offering a scholarship to African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students who are planning to pursue a career
in chemical sciences. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA.
www.acs.org/scholars. Deadline is March 1st.
• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is offering a scholarship to students who are the son/daughter of an active duty or served as a U.S. Marine or the grandchild of a U.S.
Marine who served during WWII. Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin or go to www.mcsf.org. Deadline is March 1st. (Attention: All
children whose parent are participating or have participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom: There is additional scholarship funding for you!
• Pepsi is offering the “Escribe tu Futuro” scholarship - http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp? Deadline is Feb 27th.
• NIH program - https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00. Deadline is Feb 28th.
• US Bank - You must apply online at http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm. Deadline is Feb 28th.
SOPHOMORES:
1. CLASS RINGS - Jostens will be here March 3rd and 4th to take ring orders at break and during lunch.
STUDENTS:
1. If you arrive after the tardy bell (7:55) but before 8:10 please enter through the 2nd Street gate. If you arrive at school after 8:10, please
report to the front office for your tardy.
2. CLASS MEETINGS – Friday, Feb. 27 – GYM. Freshmen—1st period, Sophomores-- 2nd period, Juniors-- 3rd period, Seniors—4th Period.
3. Mrs. Ashim’s Night School will be held in the Library this week from 3:10 – 5:30.
4. For girls interested in competing in the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant: Because the Fillmore High School Girls Varsity Basketball
CIF Quarter-Finals game is tonight, the Mother-Daughter Tea scheduled for TONIGHT has been rescheduled and will be combined with the first
practice. First Practice (& points will begin) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH - 5:30PM - Memorial Building. Applications are available at the
Student Store. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Lori McLain at #524-4432.
5. PENNIES FOR PATIENTS – So far we have 2 classes that have collected over $200 each! How is your class doing?
6. SADIE HAWKINS dance is just around the corner. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd – March 13. ladies don’t forget to ask that special
someone?
7. INDIAN EDUCATION STUDENTS – there is a free 2-week residential summer program (June 27-July 12 at University of Irvine) where students
work with professors, college students, and invited American Indian community members to develop interactive story projects that combine
computer game technology with traditional American Indian culture. If you are interested, please email Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or call
(949) 824-0291.
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. Only 30 tickets left for Friday’s performance and 35 for Saturday’s! If you want to see this wonderfully funny production, get
your tickets from Mr. Overton NOW! “Trouble in Dustville!” Feb. 27th & 28th at 7:00 p.m. Students - $5; Adults $7.
Collaborative Day Bell Schedule
Length Start End
1st 0:52 8:55 AM 9:47 AM
Pass 0:05 9:47 AM 9:52 AM
2nd 0:49 9:52 AM 10:41 AM
Break 0:10 10:41 AM 10:51 AM
Pass 0:05 10:51 AM 10:56 AM
3rd 0:49 10:56 AM 11:45 AM
Pass 0:05 11:45 AM 11:50 AM
4th 0:49 11:50 AM 12:39 PM
Lunch 0:40 12:39 PM 1:19 PM
Pass 0:05 1:19 PM 1:24 PM
5th 0:49 1:24 PM 2:13 PM
Pass 0:05 2:13 PM 2:18 PM
6th 0:49 2:18 PM 3:07 PM