FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
86 Monday, January 12, 2009

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: January 12, 1915 - The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give women the right to vote.

LU NCH: Chili beans, white rice, broccoli.

ATHLETICS:
1. Football Banquet Potluck Dinner – Monday, January 12th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. If your last name begins with A-L: Bring Main Dish AND Salad/Side Dish. If you last name begins with M-Z: Bring Main Dish AND Dessert
2. FROSH GIRLS SOCCER - HOME w/ NEWBURY PARK. Game time 3PM. FROSH. GIRLS ONLY are excused from class at 1:50PM.
3. BOYS SOCCER - HOME w/ BISHOP DIEGO. JV Game begins at 5:30PM, Varsity at 6PM.
4. VARSITY / JV FOOTBALL / CROSS COUNTY / PEP SQUAD - Your Individual and Team Photos are ready for distribution at KSSP Photography. Please personally pick them up at their studio.

CLUBS:
1. Art Club meeting on Tuesday at lunch in Room 34. New members welcome.
2. Hiking Club: meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 to plan our trip to the rock climbing gym in Ventura. Hope to see you there.
3. Mentor Program: Lunch meeting today Rm. 49 -Please be on time.
4. Mentor Program: Sespe mentoring today after school.

SENIORS:
1. Josten’s will be here on Friday during break only for late orders for cap and gowns/ announcements. Bring your money and paperwork.
2. Need help with the VCCF? Stop by the College and Career Center! Mrs. Larin is available during break and lunch to assist you.
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship -You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
• The APIASF Scholarship - see Mrs. Larin or go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_app/. Deadline is Jan 19th.
Math teachers are available to help ANY student. You don’t have to be in that teacher’s class to get help!
Teacher Before School Lunch After school
Byrne 7 am M-F T TH M W
Sebek M-F M-Th
Chaffee M-F by appt M-Th
Vincent M-F by appt
Lomeli 7 am M-F
Kandel M-F by appt Tue
• The William S. Davila see Mrs. Larin or go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila. Deadline is Jan. 20th.

STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. The library is open every Wednesday morning for study hall from 7:30 - 9:00 am. Staff will be in the library to assist with homework, research, etc. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
3. One Step - Monday there will be a cooking class with Rudy from 3:30 to 4:30. From 4:30 – 5:30, Ian Williams will be leading a workshop on resumes and cover letters.
4. One Step is Hiring!! Come by the Center (make a left at the library to the chocolate church) or Rm. 10 and pick up an application fill it out and return it to Hilary (In rm. 10) or Eron Chavez by Monday the 12th must be ages 15 -19. Were looking for two people who are energetic and outgoing to help us expand our services! If you are a high school senior you must not be leaving the county for college.
5. Get your Winter Formal tickets early and save some money…This year’s theme is Candy Land…Tickets sold at lunch in the Student Store for $60.00 a couple and $35.00 single.
6. Lions Club Speech Contest - All students are invited to participate in the 72nd Annual Speaker Contest. All Fillmore finalists will receive $25, and the winner will get $50 and a chance to win $21,250 for a college scholarship. See Mr. Overton or call Mr. Edmonds at 524-4839.
7. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Art Contest – Students should draw a woman – past or present, real or fictional – who inspires them. See Ms. Mitzenmacher for info. $100 prize to winner!!!! $100 prize to winner’s school!
8. 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:
1. The Fillmore Girls Basketball program is having a fundraiser on January 25th. The Herrera Family will be performing in a concert in the Sespe Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on that date. All funds will be donated to the Lady Flashes Basketball program. Both the varsity and JV teams are selling the tickets. The girls would appreciate your support.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
85 Friday, January 9, 2009

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: January 9, 1788 - Connecticut became the 5th state in the United States.

LU NCH: Chicken rice bowl, veggie, fortune cookie

ATHLETICS:
1. TRACK – All athletes interested in participating in track MUST be in the 6th period class. See you counselor TODAY if you are not in 6th period athletics.
2. SWIM TEAM: Conditioning and weights - 3:15 PM. Meet in front of gym. Try-outs on Friday and Saturday. See Coach Cindy Blatt for details. You must have completed your physical and turned in paperwork in order to participate in conditioning and try-outs. If you have not yet completed your paperwork contact Cindy Blatt 906-4114 or report to gym at 3:15 PM and then you will be released.
3. Baseball Try-outs - Friday January 9th and Saturday Jan. 10th. Time is TBD
4. Football Banquet Potluck Dinner – Monday, January 12th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. If your last name begins with A-L: Bring Main Dish AND Salad/Side Dish. If you last name begins with M-Z: Bring Main Dish AND Dessert

CLUBS:
1. Band Club meeting on Fri., Jan. 9, in room 19 at lunch to discuss awards.
2. Poetry Club – meeting during lunch on Friday in Rm. 18.
3. Hiking Club: First meeting of the semester will be held next Thursday, Jan. 15. We will be planning our trip to the rock climbing gym in Ventura. Hope to see you there.

SENIORS:
1. Need help with the VCCF? Stop by the College and Career Center! Mrs. Larin is available during break and lunch to assist you.
2. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12-16.
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship -You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
• The APIASF Scholarship - see Mrs. Larin or go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_app/. Deadline is Jan 19th.
• The William S. Davila see Mrs. Larin or go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila. Deadline is Jan. 20th.

JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.

STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes need to be made this week. No schedule changes after TODAY
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. One Step - Monday there will be a cooking class with Rudy from 3:30 to 4:30. From 4:30 – 5:30, Ian Williams will be leading a workshop on resumes and cover letters.
4. One Step is Hiring!! Come by the Center (make a left at the library to the chocolate church) or Rm. 10 and pick up an application fill it out and return it to Hilary (In rm. 10) or Eron Chavez by Monday the 12th must be ages 15 -19. Were looking for two people who are energetic and outgoing to help us expand our services! If you are a high school senior you must not be leaving the county for college.
5. Get your Winter Formal tickets early and save some money…This year’s theme is Candy Land…Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday starting at $50.00 for couples and $30.00 for single. Next week the price will go up to $60.00 a couple and $35.00 single.
6. Lions Club Speech Contest - All students are invited to participate in the 72nd Annual Speaker Contest. All Fillmore finalists will receive $25, and the winner will get $50 and a chance to win $21,250 for a college scholarship. See Mr. Overton or call Mr. Edmonds at 524-4839.
7. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Art Contest – Students should draw a woman – past or present, real or fictional – who inspires them. See Ms. Mitzenmacher for info. $100 prize to winner!!!! $100 prize to winner’s school!

STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. The Fillmore Girls Basketball program is having a fundraiser on January 25th. The Herrera Family will be performing in a concert in the Sespe Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on that date. All funds will be donated to the Lady Flashes Basketball program. Both the varsity and JV teams are selling the tickets. The girls would appreciate your support.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
84 Thursday, January 8, 2009

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: January 8, 1815 - The Battle of New Orleans, the last battle in the War of 1812, was fought.

LU NCH: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, salad/dressing
ATHLETICS:
1. JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS: This is your last chance to order your “FRONTIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS” football T-shirts. Please see Lynn in the Student Store. Cost is $5.00.
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL - HOME w/ HART. JV game begins at 5:30PM, Varsity at 7PM.
3. FROH. BOYS BASKETBALL - AWAY @ Malibu. Game begins at 4PM. FRESHMAN BOYS ONLY are excused from class at 1:45PM, and will depart at 2PM.
4. SWIM TEAM: Conditioning and weights - 3:15 PM. Meet in front of gym. Try-outs on Friday and Saturday. See Coach Cindy Blatt for details. You must have completed your physical and turned in paperwork in order to participate in conditioning and try-outs. If you have not yet completed your paperwork contact Cindy Blatt 906-4114 or report to gym at 3:15 PM and then you will be released.
5. Baseball Try-outs - Friday January 9th and Saturday Jan. 10th. Time is TBD
6. Football Banquet Potluck Dinner – Monday, January 12th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria. If your last name begins with A-L: Bring Main Dish AND Salad/Side Dish. If you last name begins with M-Z: Bring Main Dish AND Dessert
CLUBS:
1. PRAYER CLUB meets Thursday at lunch in Rm. 2. All are welcome.
2. Band Club meeting on Fri., Jan. 9, in room 19 at lunch to discuss awards.
3. Poetry Club – meeting during lunch on Friday in Rm. 18.
4. Hiking Club: First meeting of the semester will be held next Thursday, Jan. 15. We will be planning our trip to the rock climbing gym in Ventura. Hope to see you there.
5. MECHA CLUB – meeting at lunch TODAY in Rm. 49.
6. The One Step Board will be having a meeting Thursday at lunch.
SENIORS:
1. Need help with the VCCF? Stop by the College and Career Center! Mrs. Larin is available during break and lunch to assist you.
2. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship -You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
• The APIASF Scholarship - see Mrs. Larin or go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_app/. Deadline is Jan 19th.
• The William S. Davila see Mrs. Larin or go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila. Deadline is Jan. 20th.
JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes need to be made this week. No schedule changes after Friday, January 9th.
2. A new Dr. Ed course has started. Report to rm. 62 (Mr. Andersen) @ 7:00 am tomorrow to enroll. The first 30 students get in.
3. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Tuesday & Thursday in Rm. 49 at 3:15.
5. It’s Scholarship time at the One Step Center! Come get help on essays ask questions and have your applications hand delivered all this week! Thursday at 5pm there is a teen talk group come learn about issues facing teens talk about concerns with family, friends, stress, or anything else that's on your mind lead by a Fillmore Options counselor
6. One Step is Hiring!! Come by the Center (make a left at the library to the chocolate church) or Rm. 10 and pick up an application fill it out and return it to Hilary (In rm. 10) or Eron Chavez by Monday the 12th must be ages 15 -19. Were looking for two people who are energetic and outgoing to help us expand our services! If you are a high school senior you must not be leaving the county for college.
7. Get your Winter Formal tickets early and save some money…This year’s theme is Candy Land…Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday starting at $50.00 for couples and $30.00 for single. Next week the price will go up to $60.00 a couple and $35.00 single.
8. Lions Club Speech Contest - All students are invited to participate in the 72nd Annual Speaker Contest. All Fillmore finalists will receive $25, and the winner will get $50 and a chance to win $21,250 for a college scholarship. See Mr. Overton or call Mr. Edmonds at 524-4839.
9. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Art Contest – See Ms. Mitzenmacher for info.
STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. The Fillmore Girls Basketball program is having a fundraiser on January 25th. The Herrera Family will be performing in a concert in the Sespe Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on that date. All funds will be donated to the Lady Flashes Basketball program. Both the varsity and JV teams are selling the tickets. The girls would appreciate your support.

Natalie Garnica
Student, Fillmore High School

It’s the start of a new year at FHS, and the students are settling back into the routine of classes. Seniors are finished with applying to colleges, and are gearing up for the plethora of financial aid applications. The last semester of the 2008-2009 school year is sure to go by quickly, but the students of FHS will be busy for the next few months.

Winter sports are still in full swing with the girls’ basketball team home against Oak Park earlier in the week, the same day that our frosh boys’ soccer team played away at Santa Clara. A boys’ basketball game was Wednesday against LA Baptist, and the wrestling team had a tournament at Santa Paula on Tuesday. Because of the new CIF rule that says that sports can start practice any time of the year, baseball try-outs and swimming try outs are on Friday and Saturday. The swim team is counting down the days until the pool opens in town, and is hoping to be able to practice in it by mid February.

The Winter Formal is in two weeks – January 17th to be exact – so be sure to encourage your student to attend the dance.

For more information, please contact the student store at 524-8491.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
83 Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Collaborative Day 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

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: January 7, 1953 - Harry Truman announced that the U.S. had developed the hydrogen bomb.

LU NCH: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, corn.

ATHLETICS:
1. SWIM TEAM: Conditioning and weights begin today, Wednesday, Jan. 7th at 3:15 PM. Meet in front of gym. Try-outs on Friday and Saturday. See Coach Cindy Blatt for details. You must have completed your physical and turned in paperwork in order to participate in conditioning and try-outs. If you have not yet completed your paperwork contact Cindy Blatt 906-4114 or report to gym at 3:15 PM and then you will be released.
2. Baseball Try-outs - Friday January 9th and Saturday Jan. 10th. Time is TBD
3. Football Banquet Potluck Dinner – Monday, January 12th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria.

CLUBS:
1. PRAYER CLUB meets Thursday at lunch in Rm. 2. All are welcome.

SENIORS:
1. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship is available to students who have a 2.4 GPA or better, demonstrate need for financial assistance, must be participating in approved college readiness programs for a minimum of two years, plan to attend a four year university, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
• The APIASF Scholarship is available to students who are Asian and/or Pacific Islander, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, plan to enroll full time in an accredited college or university, have a 2.7 GPA or better, and must complete the FAFSA. You should apply online. For complete details see Mrs. Larin or go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_app/. Deadline is Jan 19th.
• The William S. Davila Fund is offering a scholarship to students who are planning to attend an accredited four year college or university. Students must also work in the food industry or sons and daughters of parents working in the food industry. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin or go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila. Deadline is Jan. 20th.

JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.

STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes need to be made this week. No schedule changes after Friday, January 9th.
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Tuesday & Thursday in Rm. 49 at 3:15.
4. The library is now open every Wednesday morning for study hall from 7:30 - 9:00 am. Staff will be in the library to assist with homework, research, etc. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
5. It’s Scholarship time at the One Step Center! Come get help on essays ask questions and have your applications hand delivered all this week!
Thursday at 5pm there is a teen talk group come learn about issues facing teens talk about concerns with family, friends, stress, or anything else that's on your mind lead by a Fillmore Options counselor
6. One Step is Hiring!! Come by the Center (make a left at the library to the chocolate church) or Rm. 10 and pick up an application fill it out and return it to Hilary (In rm. 10) or Eron Chavez by Monday the 12th must be ages 15 -19. Were looking for two people who are energetic and outgoing to help us expand our services! If you are a high school senior you must not be leaving the county for college.
7. The One Step Board will be having a meeting tomorrow at lunch.
8. Get your Winter Formal tickets early and save some money…This year’s theme is Candy Land…Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday starting at $50.00 for couples and $30.00 for single. Next week the price will go up to $60.00 a couple and $35.00 single.
9. The Ventura College Intro to Automotive Technology class begins next Wednesday, January 14. The class meets every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. See your counselor ASAP to get sign-up forms or call the VC East Campus at 525-7136 for more information.

STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. The Fillmore Girls Basketball program is having a fundraiser on January 25th. The Herrera Family will be performing in a concert in the Sespe Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on that date. All funds will be donated to the Lady Flashes Basketball program. Both the varsity and JV teams are selling the tickets. The girls would appreciate your support.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
82 Tuesday, January 6, 2009

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: January 6, 1912 - New Mexico became the 47th state in the United States.

LU NCH: Macaroni & cheese, broccoli, garlic bread

ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL PLAYERS: The following players have yet to turn in a portion of or all of their football equipment: Joe Barragán, Juana Becerra, Joseph Castaneda, Josh Frias & Mike Cervantes
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL - HOME w/OAK PARK. JV game begins at 5:30PM, Varsity at 7PM.
3. FROSH BOYS SOCCER - AWAY @ Santa Clara. Game begins at 4PM. FRESHMAN BOYS ONLY are excused from class at 1:45PM, bus will depart at 2PM.
4. WRESTLING - @ Santa Paula for Tournament. See Coach Calderon for departure time.
5. Baseball Try-outs - Friday January 9th and Saturday Jan. 10th. Time is TBD

CLUBS:
1. Mentor Program: Monday lunch meeting postponed for next Monday Jan. 12 -see you then.
2. Mentor Program: Sespe Mentors today after school meet at Rm. 10. Mentoring starts again this week.

SENIORS:
1. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship is available to students who have a 2.4 GPA or better, demonstrate need for financial assistance, must be participating in approved college readiness programs for a minimum of two years, plan to attend a four year university, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.

JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.

STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes need to be made this week. No schedule changes after Friday, January 9th.
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Tuesday & Thursday in Rm. 49 at 3:15.
4. The library is now open every Wednesday morning for study hall from 7:30 - 9:00 am. Staff will be in the library to assist with homework, research, etc. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
5. January 6th is the registration deadline for the February 7th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.act.org. See your counselor for more information.
6. The library is now open every Wednesday morning for study hall from 7:30 - 9:00 am. Staff will be in the library to assist with homework, research, etc. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
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…..
8. Thank you to the Girls Basketball team for helping to clean up the school yesterday!

Welcome Back!
Don’t forget that we have Collaboration Day on Wednesday

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
81 Friday, December 19, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: December 19, 1998 - President Bill Clinton impeached on two counts by the House of Representatives.

MINIMUM DAY BELL SCHEDULE
Length Start End
1st 0:40 7:55 AM 8:35 AM
Pass 0:05 8:35 AM 8:40 AM
2nd 0:36 8:40 AM 9:16 AM
Pass 0:05 9:16 AM 9:21 AM
3rd 0:36 9:21 AM 9:57 AM
Break 0:10 9:57 AM 10:07 AM
Pass 0:05 10:07 AM 10:12 AM
4th 0:36 10:12 AM 10:48 AM
Pass 0:05 10:48 AM 10:53 AM
5th 0:36 10:53 AM 11:29 AM
Pass 0:05 11:29 AM 11:34 AM
6th 0:36 11:34 AM 12:10 PM
ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL PLAYERS: The following players have yet to turn in a portion of or all of their football equipment, per the Athletic code grades are to be withheld until equipment is turned in. Also if you are involved in a Winter Sport you will be unable to re not supposed to be able to participate in any other sport until all equipment is turned in.
JV: Joe Barragan, Juan Becerra, Angel Barajas, Joseph Castaneda, Austin Davis, Josh Frias,
Brandon Nelson, Jonathan Sandoval
VARSITY: Mike Cervantes, Nathan Ibarra, Nick Paz, Ralph Sandoval
2. BOYS SOCCER - HOME vs. Royal HS. Frosh game begins at 3PM, JV at 4:30PM and Varsity at 6PM.
3. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL – AWAY @ Carpinteria Tournament. See Coach Sebek for departure time.
4. JV & VARSITY GIRLS BASEKTBALL - AWAY @ Beverly Hills Tournament. Bus will depart FHS at 1:00PM.
5. Attn: JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS – You need to see Lynn in the Student Store with your t-shirt size & money for your Championship t-shirt by Friday, 12/19.

SENIORS:
1. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship is available to students who have a 2.4 GPA or better, demonstrate need for financial assistance, must be participating in approved college readiness programs for a minimum of two years, plan to attend a four year university, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes can be made this week after school from 1:00-3:00. If you are planning to be a Teacher’s Aide next semester, you will need to see Mrs. Green THIS WEEK to get your Teacher’s Aide Contract.
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Friday at 12:15 in Rm. 49
4. December 26th is the registration deadline for the January 24th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
5. January 6th is the registration deadline for the February 7th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.act.org. See your counselor for more information.
6. Students that ordered school photo packages will be able to pick up their orders on TODAY, December 19, after school at KSSP Photographic Studios (330 Central, 524-6400). If mailing was requested, the studio will mail the photos. The football, cheerleading, & cross-country pictures are currently being processed. These will be available over the break. The studio will call the students when they are available (hopefully prior to Christmas). Questions, please call the studio - (805) 524-6400

Friday, December 19 – All 6 periods – Regular Minimum Day
Afternoon Bus Schedule
Friday, Dec. 19 – 12:45

Have a wonderful Winter Break!
School starts on TUESDAY, January 6, 2009

Fillmore High School has implemented the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model for improving teaching and learning. Collaboration is a vehicle for realizing and understanding student needs, fostering the desire to meet those needs, and places value on teacher expertise. It is highly effective when it is focused on what works for students. FHS staff meets in collaborative teams each Wednesday before students arrive.

To begin the school year, FHS staff broke down the elements of the job that would be immediately valuable for students and teachers. For our teachers that included: Creating a comprehensive syllabus; Attendance procedures; School-wide discipline expectations; Lesson planning and assessment: benchmarks as evidence of student success; Grading and report cards; Communication with parents; Good teaching; Learning environments: effective vs. ineffective; Curriculum: meeting state standards; Facilities: maintenance and repairs; Forms; Textbooks, schedule changes, lockers, etc…State testing and the High School Exit Exam; ASVAB, PSAT, and SAT for juniors and seniors; Accreditation: progress and needs. Having addressed these items as a collaborative group ensured unity among FHS staff and set a positive tone for the school year.

FHS staff members prepared a self-study document as part of the WASC accreditation process, completed in November 2008. This work was our opportunity to examine practices and programs in place, and to determine their relevance and effectiveness for our students. The culminating task of WASC was to develop an Action Plan, in which we outlined major academic goals for the next three years. The emphasis of the Action Plan is on improving student academic achievement in math, reading and writing. FHS staff also identified English Language Learners and Special Education as populations needing more support. Further, as a collaborative team, FHS staff is committed to the continued use of data (from multiple sources) in making decisions.

One final note, in order for the PLC model to reach its full potential at FHS, there needs to be buy-in from all stakeholders. The district office and school board has been very supportive of the work we are doing at FHS. And, under the leadership of Principal Wilber, we expect many positive outcomes in terms of student academic growth and achievement.

SEMESTER FINALS - MINIMUM DAY
Length Start End
Per. 1, 3, 5 2:00 7:55 AM 9:55 AM
Break 0:10 9:55 AM 10:05 AM
Pass 0:05 10:05 AM 10:10 AM
Per. 2, 4,6 2:00 10:10 AM 12:10 PM
Times do not change – only the periods change each day
FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
80 Thursday, December 18, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: December 18, 1865 - Slavery was abolished with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL PLAYERS: The following players have yet to turn in a portion of or all of their football equipment, per the Athletic code grades will be withheld until equipment is turned in. Also if you are involved in a Winter Sport you will be unable to participate in any other sport until all equipment is turned in.
JV: Jesus Alvarado, Joe Barragan, Juan Becerra, Angel Barajas, Joseph Castaneda, Austin Davis,
Josh Frias, Brandon Nelson, Jonathan Sandoval
VARSITY: Gerardo Alday, Mike Cervantes, Nathan Ibarra, Victor Moreno, Nick Paz, Rene Paz. Ralph Sandoval
2. BOYS SOCCER - HOME. Frosh w/ Santa Clara. Game begins at 3PM. JV & Varsity w/ Rio Mesa. Games are at 4:30PM and 6:00PM.
3. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL – AWAY @ Carpinteria Tournament. See Coach Sebek for departure time.
4. JV & VARSITY GIRLS BASEKTBALL - AWAY @ Beverly Hills Tournament. Bus will depart FHS at 2:00PM.
5. GIRLS SOCCER - AWAY @ Santa Paula. JV game begins at 3:15PM, Varsity at 5:00PM. Bus will depart FHS at 1:34PM.
6. Attn: JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS – You need to see Lynn in the Student Store with your t-shirt size & money for your Championship t-shirt by Friday, 12/19.

CLUBS:
1. Mentor Program: All high school "Bigs" & "One Step" students are invited to the Holiday party this Thursday from 12:30-3pm @ the One Step Center -there will be gifts, food & more to thank you for your hard work.
SENIORS:
1. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship is available to students who have a 2.4 GPA or better, demonstrate need for financial assistance, must be participating in approved college readiness programs for a minimum of two years, plan to attend a four year university, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.
STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes can be made this week after school from 1:00-3:00. If you are planning to be a Teacher’s Aide next semester, you will need to see Mrs. Green THIS WEEK to get your Teacher’s Aide Contract.
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Thursday & Friday at 12:15 in Rm. 49
4. Come audition for FHS’s next big show, “Trouble in Dustville”. Lots of parts available for this melodrama, so come to the drama room on Dec. 18 & 19 from 1-3 p.m. No experience? No Problem? We need LOTS of people. Questions? See Mr. Overton.
5. December 26th is the registration deadline for the January 24th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
6. January 6th is the registration deadline for the February 7th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.act.org. See your counselor for more information.
7. There will be math tutoring available Tues, Wed, and Thurs for all math levels at the One Step Center. The center will be open until 7:30. They will be having a workshop that will help students apply step by step for the Bill and Melinda Gates scholarship and the Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships. The workshop starts this Wed at 6:10pm and will be on going for the next month.
8. Students that ordered school photo packages will be able to pick up their orders on Friday, December 19, after school at KSSP Photographic Studios (330 Central, 524-6400). If mailing was requested, the studio will mail the photos. The football, cheerleading, & cross-country pictures are currently being processed. These will be available over the break. The studio will call the students when they are available (hopefully prior to Christmas). Questions, please call the studio - (805) 524-6400

Finals Schedule
TODAY, Thursday, December 18 – Periods 1 & 2 – Semester Finals Minimum Day;
Friday, December 19 – All 6 periods – Regular Minimum Day
Finals Week Bus Afternoon Bus Schedule
Thursday, Dec 18 – Regular time (3:15); Friday, Dec. 19 – 12:45

SEMESTER FINALS - MINIMUM DAY
Length Start End
Per. 1, 3, 5 2:00 7:55 AM 9:55 AM
Break 0:10 9:55 AM 10:05 AM
Pass 0:05 10:05 AM 10:10 AM
Per. 2, 4,6 2:00 10:10 AM 12:10 PM
Times do not change – only the periods change each day
FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
79 Wednesday, December 17, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: December 17, 1944 - The U.S. Army announced the end of its policy of holding Japanese-Americans in internment camps, allowing "evacuees" to return home.
LUNCH : Garden Bar & BBQ
ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL PLAYERS: The following players have yet to turn in a portion of or all of their football equipment, per the Athletic code grades are to be withheld until equipment is turned in. Also if you are involved in a Winter Sport you will be unable to re not supposed to be able to participate in any other sport until all equipment is turned in.
JV: Jesus Alvarado, Joe Barragan, Juan Becerra, Angel Barajas, Joseph Castaneda, Austin Davis
Josh Frias, Brandon Nelson, Jonathan Sandoval
VARSITY: Gerardo Alday, Mike Cervantes, Nathan Ibarra, Victor Moreno, Nick Paz, Rene Paz. Ralph Sandoval
2. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL – AWAY @ Carpinteria Tournament. See Coach Sebek for departure time.
3. JV & VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - AWAY @ Beverly Hills Tournament. Bus will depart FHS at 1:30PM.
4. Attn: JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS – You need to see Lynn in the Student Store with your t-shirt size & money for your Championship t-shirt by Friday, 12/19.
CLUBS:
1. Prayer Club: Tonight all are welcome to join us as we sing Christmas carols at Orange Blossom Villa. Meet at 5:45 p.m. at McDonald’s. Look for Mrs. Archer and Mr. Bedau.
2. Mentor Program: All Community Mentees -Holiday Party at the One Step Center this Wed. 17th from 3:30-8pm.
3. Mentor Program: All high school "Bigs" & "One Step" students are invited to the Holiday party this Thursday from 12:30-3pm @ the One Step Center -there will be gifts, food & more to thank you for your hard work.
SENIORS:
1. Please see Mrs. Curnett ASAP if you are going to need transcripts for college applications. She will be out of the office January 12th through the 16th. Do not wait until the last minute!
Scholarships: See Mrs. Larin in the College & Career Center for details.
• Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship can be picked up from Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Do not wait until the last minute to apply! Make sure to follow all instructions or you can be disqualified. Deadline is Jan 16th.
• Dell Scholarship is available to students who have a 2.4 GPA or better, demonstrate need for financial assistance, must be participating in approved college readiness programs for a minimum of two years, plan to attend a four year university, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. You must apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/. Deadline is Jan. 15th.
• Gate Millennium Scholars Program Scholarship - submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org.
STUDENTS:
1. Schedule changes can be made this week after school from 1:00-3:00 (1:30 – 3:00 on Wed.) If you are planning to be a Teacher’s Aide next semester, you will need to see Mrs. Green THIS WEEK to get your Teacher’s Aide Contract.
2. The new PASS class will start on January 10th. If you need to take a test before then, see Ms. Schieferle in Rm. 65.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION –Thursday & Friday at 12:15 in Rm. 49
4. Come audition for FHS’s next big show, “Trouble in Dustville”. Lots of parts available for this melodrama, so come to the drama room on Dec. 18 & 19 from 1-3 p.m. No experience? No Problem? We need LOTS of people. Questions? See Mr. Overton.
5. BAND STUDENTS - The jams you ordered will be here after school, on Wed., Dec. 17. All band students pick up your jams for delivery.
6. December 26th is the registration deadline for the January 24th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
7. January 6th is the registration deadline for the February 7th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.act.org. See your counselor for more information.
8. There will be math tutoring available Tues, Wed, and Thurs for all math levels at the One Step Center. The center will be open until 7:30. They will be having a workshop that will help students apply step by step for the Bill and Melinda Gates scholarship and the Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships. The workshop starts this Wed at 6:10pm and will be on going for the next month.
9. Yearbook pages are being posted on the windows of room 1. Come and check them out!
JUNIORS:
1. Discover Scholarship - go to www.discoverfinancial.com/community or see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center. Deadline is January 31st.
Finals Schedule
TODAY, December 17 - Periods 5 & 6 – Semester Finals Minimum Day (NOT LATE START); Thursday, December 18 – Periods 1 & 2 – Semester Finals Minimum Day; Friday, December 19 – All 6 periods – Regular Minimum Day
Finals Week Bus Afternoon Bus Schedule
Wednesday, Dec 17 – 12:30; Thursday, Dec 18 – Regular time (3:15); Friday, Dec. 19 – 12:45