FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
59 Friday, November 14, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 14, 1995 - The U.S. federal government began a partial shut down of government services after the U.S. Congress could not pass a budget.

LUNCH : Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garlic bread, salad.

ATHLETICS:
1. BOYS VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY - GOOD LUCK TOMORROW with the CIF Pre-Lims.
2. WRESTLERS - Just a reminder that in addition to paying your $85.00 participation fee, each wrestler will also need to pay an additional $10.00 for your hydration test.
3. BASKETBALL PLAYERS - MANDATORY Try-Outs - ALL LEVELS - TODAY. 5PM in the Gym. Any questions, see Coach Sebek.
4. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!

CLUBS:
1. ART CLUB – Friday at lunch in Rm. 34.
2. Mentor Program: Officers meeting Friday at lunch Rm 10.
SENIORS:
1. Just a reminder - the last day to order & pay for your senior t-shirt is Friday, 11/14. Money for Garden Market dinners are due Friday, Nov. 14th.
2. Grad Nite Live – pie order deadline has been extended until Monday 11/17.
3. Senior Ball photos are available for pick up at KSSP Studios on Central Avenue.
4. CLU is having their Fall Showcase on Saturday, November 15th from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For complete details, see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center.
Scholarships:
o If your parents are members of the California Teachers’ Association, and you have a 3.5 GPA or better, please see Mrs. Ashim for a scholarship form. The scholarship is also on-line at www.cta.org, but your parent will need to register.

STUDENTS:
1. Saturday, Nov. 22 – Come to SERVE DAY to satisfy your Community Service hours and beautify your school! Work hours are from 9:00 am – NOON.
2. 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.
3. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
4. GREAT NEWS! You only have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th. You must check the Height & Weight chart on the permission form to donate blood. If you don’t’ fall in the OK category, you cannot donate. See Janice if you have any questions.
5. ASB currently has two open positions – Senior Class Senator & ASB Secretary. If you are interested in either position, please pick up an Intent to Run packet in the Student Store. It must be turned in at the Student Store no later than 3:15 on Wednesday 11/12.
6. A cell phone was found on the baseball field this weekend. If you lost one or know who someone who did, please contact Cynthia Padilla (524-6038) at the district office.
7. One Step Center: Free computer classes at the One Step Center located at 600 Saratoga on Tuesday and Thursdays for 4 wks. from 5-6:30 pm. You don't have to attend all classes. Stop by Rm 10 for more info.
8. Josten’s will be here at break and lunch time on TODAY to deliver class rings.
9. PICTURE DAY MAKE UPS – We had a problem with the previous photo company, and we need to retake photos for the entire school. Make up days will be Thursday & Friday, Nov. 20 & 21 in Rm. 49 during your English classes. You will receive an order form in the mail early next week, along with Mr. Wilber’s newsletter. If you purchased a photo package from the previous company and did not receive your pictures please let Barbara Lemons know ASAP.
10. Pom-poms ($2) and foam fingers ($4) are sold at the Student Store at lunch Mon – Fri. Show your Flashes spirit.

STAFF:
1. Just a reminder that until we receive ID Equipment Lynn is unable to make any “New ID’s or Replacement ID’s” for Students.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
Disaster Drill Bell Schedule
Thursday, November 13th
Period Start End Length
1 7:55 8:51 56
2 8:56 9:50 54
Drill 9:50 10:11 21
Break 10:11 10:21 10
3 10:26 11:20 54
4 11:25 12:19 54
Lunch 12:19 12:59
5 & 6 Same as usual
58 Thursday, November 13, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 13, 1982 - The Vietnam War Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, was dedicated in Washington, DC.

LUNCH : Baked chicken, mashed potatoes & corn.

ATHLETICS:
1. JV FOOTBALL TEAM - CONGRATULATIONS by defeating Grace Brethren Friday our JV Boys Football Team were the 2008 FRONTIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!
2. WRESTLERS - Just a reminder that in addition to paying your $85.00 participation fee, each wrestler will also need to pay an additional $10.00 for your hydration test.
3. BASKETBALL PLAYERS - MANDATORY Try-Outs - ALL LEVELS - TODAY through Friday. 5PM in the Gym. Any questions, see Coach Sebek.
4. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!

CLUBS:
1. ART CLUB – meeting rescheduled - Friday at lunch.
2. Mentor Program:Thursday Sport Mentors meet at gate near B&G Club.
3. Mentor Program: Officers meeting Friday at lunch Rm 10.
SENIORS:
1. Just a reminder - the last day to order & pay for your senior t-shirt is Friday, 11/14. Money for Garden Market dinners are due Friday, Nov. 14th.
2. Grad Nite Live – pie order deadline has been extended until Monday 11/17.
3. Senior Ball photos are available for pick up at KSSP Studios on Central Avenue.
Scholarships:
o If your parents are members of the California Teachers’ Association, and you have a 3.5 GPA or better, please see Mrs. Ashim for a scholarship form. The scholarship is also on-line at www.cta.org, but your parent will need to register.

STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. 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.
3. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
4. GREAT NEWS! You only have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th. You must check the Height & Weight chart on the permission form to donate blood. If you don’t’ fall in the OK category, you cannot donate. See Janice if you have any questions.
5. ASB currently has two open positions – Senior Class Senator & ASB Secretary. If you are interested in either position, please pick up an Intent to Run packet in the Student Store. It must be turned in at the Student Store no later than 3:15 on Wednesday 11/12.
6. A cell phone was found on the baseball field this weekend. If you lost one or know who someone who did, please contact Cynthia Padilla (524-6038) at the district office.
7. One Step Center: Free computer classes at the One Step Center located at 600 Saratoga, starting today Thursdays & will continue on Tuesday and Thursdays for 4 wks. from 5-6:30 pm. You don't have to attend all classes. Stop by Rm 10 for more info.
8. Josten’s will be here at break and lunch time on Friday Nov. 14th to deliver class rings.

STAFF:
1. Just a reminder that until we receive ID Equipment Lynn is unable to make any “New ID’s or Replacement ID’s” for Students.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
57 Wednesday, November 12, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 12, 1889 - Montana became the 41st state.
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

LUNCH : Macaroni & cheese, broccoli, garlic bread

ATHLETICS:
1. CONGRATULATIONS to the BOYS VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, defeating Carpinteria and qualifying for CIF. The prelims will take place next Saturday. WAY TO GO FLASHES!!!!!
2. WRESTLERS - Just a reminder that in addition to paying your $85.00 participation fee, each wrestler will also need to pay an additional $10.00 for your hydration test.
3. BASKETBALL PLAYERS - MANDATORY Try-Outs - ALL LEVELS - TODAY through Friday. 5PM in the Gym. Any questions, see Coach Sebek.
4. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!

CLUBS:
1. Mentor Program: Mentoring today after school in Rm 16.
2. Mentor Program: Male Mentor Group 2 -meet at lunch at the gate near Rm 46.

STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. 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.
3. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
4. GREAT NEWS! You only have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th. You must check the Height & Weight chart on the permission form to donate blood. If you don’t’ fall in the OK category, you cannot donate. See Janice if you have any questions.
5. ASB currently has two open positions – Senior Class Senator & ASB Secretary. If you are interested in either position, please pick up an Intent to Run packet in the Student Store. It must be turned in at the Student Store no later than 3:15 on Wednesday 11/12.
6. 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…..

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
56 Friday, November 7, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 7, 1874 - The Republican Party was first symbolized as an elephant in a cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly magazine.

LUNCH : Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn/biscuit.
ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL - HOME w/GRACE BRETHREN. JV game begins at 4:30PM, Varsity at 7:30PM. It’s Senior Night, show your BLUE PRIDE.
2. WRESTLERS - Just a reminder that in addition to paying your $85.00 participation fee, each wrestler will also need to pay an additional $10.00 for your hydration test.
3. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!
4. Boys’ Basketball: Mandatory tryouts for all levels of boys’ basketball, Wednesday through Friday, November 12th-14th, in the gym from 5-6:30 pm. Come dressed in basketball attire and be ready to work. You must have a current physical on file to participate. If you are currently in another sport or have a conflict with tryouts, you must communicate in person with Coach Sebek in room 50 prior to the first day of tryouts, November 12th. Questions, see Coach Sebek in room 50.
CLUBS:
1. FASHION CLUB – meets this Friday at lunch in Rm. 34.
SENIORS:
1. If you need your personal statements from last year, you can pick those up from Mrs. Palacio in the College & Career Center.
2. All UC applications must be reviewed by Mrs. Palacio before submitting application online.
STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. November 7th is the registration deadline for the December 13th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.actstudent.org. See your counselor for more information.
3. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
4. Students & Staff: Mecha invites you and your classes to visit Room 7 to view the Day of the Dead Altars. The room will be open for viewing all week. If you have any questions- contact Ms Juarez.
5. GREAT NEWS! You only have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th. You must check the Height & Weight chart on the permission form to donate blood. If you don’t’ fall in the OK category, you cannot donate. See Janice if you have any questions.
6. ASB currently has two open positions – Senior Class Senator & ASB Secretary. If you are interested in either position, please pick up an Intent to Run packet in the Student Store. It must be turned in at the Student Store no later than 3:15 on Wednesday 11/12.
7. ONE STEP OFFICERS - lunch meeting TODAY.
8. LOST – Black Nokia cell phone. Lost on Thursday during lunch near BBQ area. If found, please return to Student Store.
9. On Tuesday November 4th, the CSF club conducted a mock election in the senior Econ and Government classes. The ballot was for the Presidency and State Measures 2, 4 and 8. Here are the results:
• Barack Obama won over John McCain. Obama got 79% of the over McCain’s 21%
• Proposition 2 passed with 65% of the vote.
• Proposition 4 passed with 59% of the vote.
• Proposition 8 did not pass. 54% voted no to 46% voting yes.

Career Day Schedule – Memorial Building

8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:00 9:06 – 10:02 10:17 – 11:13 11:18 – 12:14
Freshmen Sierra High School / SH Classes Seniors Juniors Sophomores
All students are required to do the assignment designed for Career Day.
The assignments will be distributed to the English and ELD classes.
Extra assignment sheets will also be available in the entrance area of the Memorial Building.

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 11/10 & TUESDAY 11/11
IN HONOR OF VETERAN’S DAY – TODAY we are going to recognize Veterans and others currently serving our country in the military during lunch. The ASB class will announce the names of our employees who have served. A poster will be in the quad for anyone who wants to sign it.
Collaboration Day – Late Start on Wednesday, 11/13

It is obvious to passers by that Fillmore High School has been going through a number of facility improvements over the past few years. We have a modern science building, new classrooms, a remodeled gymnasium, a new fence, a beautiful new stadium/track complex, and a fresh coat of paint. The school is looking great! What is not so obvious to passers by is that Fillmore High School is in the middle of a very important evaluation year of the instructional program. In fact, Fillmore High School is going through two evaluations within a matter of months—a SAIT curriculum audit and a WASC accreditation.

Under the SAIT Program (School Assistance Intervention Team) schools are provided with a team which evaluates the school’s academic program, school climate, leadership, and extracurricular program, and makes recommendations for changes to improve student achievement. The SAIT program is required by the California Department of Education because Fillmore High School failed to make adequate progress in the State testing program the past two years. The SAIT team working with Fillmore High School is from the Ventura County Office of Education. The team spent time on campus last spring and this fall interviewing students, parents, teachers and staff about all aspects of the campus, collecting curriculum documents, meeting minutes, and other information to help them develop a clear picture of the school. Last month the SAIT team spent four days on campus observing each teacher in action. Since their visit in October, the SAIT team has been writing a lengthy report that will be presented to the school leadership team in December and the staff in January. The curriculum audit report will give detailed information on the quality of the instructional program and will make recommendations for changes to improve student achievement. CONTINUED »

Natalie Garnica
Student, Fillmore High School

The High School has been a flurry of activity this week, for not only is it Santa Paula Week, but it is also Red Ribbon week.
Red Ribbon week is a nation-wide campaign against drugs. Students are encouraged to wear a red wristband to show that they are proud of being drug free, and there is a dress up day every day of the week that corresponds to an anti-drug message.
However, because this week is also our campaign against Santa Paula in preparation for the big game on Friday, the dress up days cannot be too “red friendly”. The student government has been creative and the week included days such as “Give Drugs, and Santa Paula the Blues” and on Halloween, “Say Boo to Drugs and Santa Paula”.
We have had a variety of noontime activities this week to get students pumped up for the game. On Monday, the Juniors won the “Chicken Chuck” by throwing a rubber chicken the farthest across the quad. The games will culminate in a car-bashing on Friday, courtesy of the cheerleaders. Students can pay three dollars to hit a totaled car three times with a sledge hammer, and all proceeds support the cheer program. There will also be a costume contest, a “Food Day”, and a rally on Friday. The clubs will be allowed to sell sweets on this particular Food Day because it is Halloween.
The girls volleyball team had a home game against Santa Paula on Tuesday.
Pre-sale tickets for the Santa Paula game are on sale in the Student Store. If you buy a ticket, you are guaranteed entrance to the game, but you should still come early to grab a seat. Tickets are free with an ASB sticker, $3 for seniors, $4 for children, and $7 for adults.
For more information, contact the student store at 524-8491.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
55 Thursday, November 6, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 6, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States.

LUNCH : Chicken fajita, Spanish rice & tortilla.

ATHLETICS:
1. CROSS COUNTRY - HOME / LEAGUE FINALS. Meet will begin at 3:00PM at the School Farm. Cross Country Team is excused from class at 11:45AM and will depart for the match at 12PM.
2. VOLLEYBALL - HOME w/GRACE BRETHREN. Frosh begins at 4PM, JV at 5PM and Varsity at 6PM. This will be the last volleyball game of the season. Please attend at support your Lady Flashes!!
3. JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS - Check out www.heatactionphotos.com for great pictures you can purchase online of the Fillmore-Santa Paula Game.
4. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!
5. Boys’ Basketball: Mandatory tryouts for all levels of boys’ basketball, Wednesday through Friday, November 12th-14th, in the gym from 5-6:30 pm. Come dressed in basketball attire and be ready to work. You must have a current physical on file to participate. If you are currently in another sport or have a conflict with tryouts, you must communicate in person with Coach Sebek in room 50 prior to the first day of tryouts, November 12th. Questions, see Coach Sebek in room 50.
CLUBS:
1. HIKING CLUB/AVID CLUB: Meet in Rm. 59 to discuss car wash and other fundraisers. See you there!
2. MECHA CLUB – meeting Thursday at lunch for all members.
3. ANIME CLUB – meeting on Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34.
4. CSF club: There will be a meeting on THURSDAY, this week at lunch in Ms Hoffman’s room #60. If you come after 12:25, you’ll miss the meeting so don’t go off campus for lunch. We will be tallying the ballots for our senior mock election.
5. INTERACT CLUB – first meeting on Thursday during lunch in Rm. 65 to discuss the Canned Food Drive & future Peace Corps of America projects. New members welcome!
6. Mentor Program: Sports Mentors meet today at lunch. Meet at the gate near the B&G Club.
7. FASHION CLUB – meets this Friday at lunch in Rm. 34.

SENIORS:
1. If you need your personal statements from last year, you can pick those up from Mrs. Palacio in the College & Career Center.
2. All UC applications must be reviewed by Mrs. Palacio before submitting application online.
3. Message from Mrs. Chaney for Grad Nite Live: Seniors get busy. I'm hearing that some of the teachers and the classified personal haven't ordered pies or even been asked yet. The people at school are the easy ones. Remember Friday the 14th is the last day to sell. Turn your envelope with the money and order form in at the Student Store. Need help? See Annette Fox, Barbara Lemons, Malu Brock or call Mrs. Chaney 524-4909.
Scholarships:
o General Motors is offering a scholarship to African American, Hispanic, Native Americans or Asian/Pacific Islander students planning to enroll full time in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate both academic excellence as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteerism and work experience, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For complete details see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center or go to http://www.gmmda.org/index.cfm?location=1. Deadline is November 14th.
STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. November 7th is the registration deadline for the December 13th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.actstudent.org. See your counselor for more information.
3. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
4. Students & Staff: Mecha invites you and your classes to visit Room 7 to view the Day of the Dead Altars. The room will be open for viewing all week. If you have any questions- contact Ms Juarez.
5. GREAT NEWS! You only have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th. You must check the Height & Weight chart on the permission form to donate blood. If you don’t’ fall in the OK category, you cannot donate. See Janice if you have any questions.
6. ASB currently has two open positions – Senior Class Senator & ASB Secretary. If you are interested in either position, please pick up an Intent to Run packet in the Student Store. It must be turned in at the Student Store no later than 3:15 on Wednesday 10/12.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
54 Wednesday, November 5, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 5, 1872 - Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for trying to vote in the presidential election (she was trying to vote for President Grant).

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
LUNCH : Nachos Grande, lettuce/tomato

ATHLETICS:
1. JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS - Check out www.heatactionphotos.com for great pictures you can purchase online of the Fillmore-Santa Paula Game.
2. Baseball: Mandatory meeting at lunch this Wednesday in Rm. 57, for all baseball players trying out or participating this school year.
3. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!
CLUBS:
1. MECHA CLUB – meeting Thursday at lunch for all members.
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. CSF club: There will be a meeting on THURSDAY, this week at lunch in Ms Hoffman’s room #60. If you come after 12:25, you’ll miss the meeting so don’t go off campus for lunch. We will be tallying the ballots for our senior mock election.
5. INTERACT CLUB – first meeting on Thursday during lunch in Rm. 65 to discuss the Canned Food Drive & future Peace Corps of America projects. New members welcome!
Students and Teachers:
1. The CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to Juniors and Seniors who have NOT passed one or both exam sections on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4 and 5, 2008. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. until students are done. Students, 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. Testing rooms with student names will be posted on the Attendance Office windows next Monday afternoon. “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.”
SENIORS:
1. Class meeting on Wednesday during lunch in Rm. 65 to discuss Garden Market food sale, selling pies for Grad Nite Live & senior sweatshirts.
2. Message from Mrs. Chaney for Grad Nite Live: Seniors get busy. I'm hearing that some of the teachers and the classified personal haven't ordered pies or even been asked yet. The people at school are the easy ones. Remember Friday the 14th is the last day to sell. Turn your envelope with the money and order form in at the Student Store. Need help? See Annette Fox, Barbara Lemons, Malu Brock or call Mrs. Chaney 524-4909.
Scholarships:
o General Motors is offering a scholarship to African American, Hispanic, Native Americans or Asian/Pacific Islander students planning to enroll full time in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate both academic excellence as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteerism and work experience, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For complete details see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center or go to http://www.gmmda.org/index.cfm?location=1. Deadline is November 14th.
STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. 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.
3. November 5th is the registration deadline for the December 6th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
4. November 7th is the registration deadline for the December 13th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.actstudent.org. See your counselor for more information.
5. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
6. Students & Staff: Mecha invites you and your classes to visit Room 7 to view the Day of the Dead Altars. The room will be open for viewing all week. If you have any questions- contact Ms Juarez.
7. GREAT NEWS! You on ly have to be 16 years old to donate blood with parent permission. Sign up in the Health Office before 11/14. ASB Blood Drive is Thursday, Nov. 20th.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
53 Tuesday, November 4, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 4, 1924 - Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected the nation's first woman governor, to serve out the term of her husband who died in office.

LUNCH : Enchilada casserole, Spanish rice & salad.

ATHLETICS:
1. VOLLEYBALL - AWAY @ NORDHOFF. Frosh. Game begins at 4PM, JV at 5PM and Varsity at 6PM. Team is excused from class at 2PM, bus will depart FHS at 2:15PM.
2. JV FOOTBALL PLAYERS - Check out www.heatactionphotos.com for great pictures you can purchase online of the Fillmore-Santa Paula Game.
3. Baseball: Mandatory meeting at lunch this Wednesday, for all baseball players trying out or participating this school year.
4. WRESTLERS - Anyone interested in Wrestling, Coach Calderon would like to meet with you TODAY during lunch in the wrestling room.
5. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Thurs., Nov. 13 (date change) in rm. 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!

CLUBS:
1. ART CLUB – meeting Tuesday at lunch in Rm. 34.
2. MECHA CLUB – urgent officers meeting after school TODAY. Regular club meeting Thursday at lunch for all members.
3. PRAYER CLUB meets Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 2. All are welcome.
4. ANIME CLUB – meeting on Thursday at lunch in Rm. 34.
5. CSF club: There will be a meeting on THURSDAY, this week at lunch in Ms Hoffman’s room #60. If you come after 12:25, you’ll miss the meeting so don’t go off campus for lunch. We will be tallying the ballots for our senior mock election.

Students and Teachers:
1. The CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to Juniors and Seniors who have NOT passed one or both exam sections on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4 and 5, 2008. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. until students are done. Students, 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. Testing rooms with student names will be posted on the Attendance Office windows next Monday afternoon. “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.”
SENIORS:
1. Class meeting on Wednesday during lunch in Rm. 65 to discuss Garden Market food sale, selling pies for Grad Nite Live & senior sweatshirts.
2. Message from Mrs. Chaney for Grad Nite Live: Seniors get busy. I'm hearing that some of the teachers and the classified personal haven't ordered pies or even been asked yet. The people at school are the easy ones. Remember Friday the 14th is the last day to sell. Turn your envelope with the money and order form in at the Student Store. Need help? See Annette Fox, Barbara Lemons, Malu Brock or call Mrs. Chaney 524-4909.
Scholarships:
o General Motors is offering a scholarship to African American, Hispanic, Native Americans or Asian/Pacific Islander students planning to enroll full time in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher, demonstrate both academic excellence as well as outstanding community service through activities, volunteerism and work experience, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For complete details see Mrs. Larin in the College and Career Center or go to http://www.gmmda.org/index.cfm?location=1. Deadline is November 14th.
STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. 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.
3. November 5th is the registration deadline for the December 6th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
4. November 7th is the registration deadline for the December 13th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.actstudent.org. See your counselor for more information.
5. Please consider the due date for Film Festival scripts. The due date is Dec. 1st. See Mr. Overton with any questions.
6. Students & Staff: Mecha invites you and your classes to visit Room 7 to view the Day of the Dead Altars. The room will be open for viewing all week. If you have any questions- contact Ms Juarez.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
52 Monday, November 3, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: November 3, 1992 - Carol Moseley-Braun became the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

LUNCH : Teriyaki Beef Dippers, rice & broccoli

ATHLETICS:
1. FOOTBALL PLAYERS - Check out www.heatactionphotos.com for great pictures you can purchase online of the Fillmore-Santa Paula Game.
2. BASEBALL - Any boys wishing to participate in JV / Varsity Baseball, please sign-up in the student store.
3. WRESTLERS - Anyone interested in Wrestling, Coach Calderon would like to meet with you on Tuesday during lunch in the wrestling room.
4. SWIM TEAM: Important meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5th in room 49 at lunch. ALL students interested in participating on the swim team in the NEW POOL should attend. Pass the word!

CLUBS:
1. ART CLUB – meeting Tuesday at lunch in Rm. 34.
2. Mentor Program: Lunch meeting today Rm. 49. Please be on time.

Students and Teachers:
1. The CAHSEE Exit Exam will be given to Juniors and Seniors who have NOT passed one or both exam sections next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4 and 5, 2008. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. until students are done. Students, 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. Testing rooms with student names will be posted on the Attendance Office windows next Monday afternoon. “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.”

STUDENTS:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION – Every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:15-4:15 in Rm. 49
2. 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.
3. November 5th is the registration deadline for the December 6th SAT reasoning and subject tests. You can register on-line at www.collegeboard.com. See your counselor for more information.
4. November 7th is the registration deadline for the December 13th ACT tests. You can register on-line at www.actstudent.org. See your counselor for more information.
5. GRIZZLY YOUTH ACADEMY: Students who are SERIOUSLY interested in attending Grizzly Youth Academy and making a positive change in their lives, please come by for an application with Ms. Norma, Attendance Office, as soon as possible. Spaces start filling up quickly. Please have your parents call me at 524-6114, if they have any questions. Grizzly’s website at www.ngycp.org/ca. Ms. Norma can check your application for you. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
6. Students: The Fillmore Unified School district board policy provides a process for complaints alleging discrimination of a program or a program’s failure to comply with state or federal law. The policy protects the privacy right’s of the complainant and prohibits retaliation for filing a complaint. Complaints must be written on “Program Discrimination/Legal Violation Complaint Form” available from the Assistant Superintendent and filed within six months of the incident or when it became known. Help in filling out the form will be provided if needed. All other types of complaints, including complaints regarding personnel or instructional materials follow other board policies. The process for registering other complaints is: 1) if the complaint concerns a teacher, first contact the teacher. 2) if the complaints are not resolved by the teacher, contact the principal of the school, then the district superintendent, and finally the Board of Education. Complete copies of these policies are available through the superintendent’s office. Thank you ……...John Wilber, Principal…..