Last week, nine boys and one girl from the Fillmore High School Cross Country team spent a week of their summer training in Mammoth Lakes, California. The runners trained in the upper elevations that were as high as 8,500 feet. Each morning and evening the ten high school runners and coaches would lace up their shoes and experience the many trails that Mammoth Lakes has to offer. Each trail was different in level, some were strenuous which included a never ending up hill workout, others were moderate with steady inclines and declines throughout the run and others that were longer in distance, 10 miles one day were easy runs. Some of the trails were right along a creek, Lower Rock Creek near Convict Lake, while others were in a never-ending forest, Inyo Crater Trail near the Mammoth Scenic Loop. Each and every trail was unique in level and scenery. By the end of the trip all ten participants came back stronger and ready to begin the 2008 Cross Country Season. The Mammoth participants included, two seniors, Miguel Ochoa and Jose Sillas, both of whom were name co-captains for the season, Juniors, Paul Gonzalez, Anthony Chavez, Anthony Rodriguez, Ernesto Lorenzano, and Danielle Diaz, Sophomore, Jovanni Rubio, and Freshmen, Alexander Gonzalez and Christian Rodriguez. We would like to thank the following for their donations and support of our 1st annual Mammoth Training, The Fillmore Water Store, William and Esperanza Chavez, thanks for the movie night!, and lastly the parents.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
7 Thursday, August 21, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 21, 1858 - The famous debates between Senator Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln began in Illinois.

ATHLETICS:
1. ATHLETES: Remember you are not allowed to participate in any FALL SPORT until you have been CLEARED and your TRANSPORTATION FEES have been paid.

CLUBS:
1. Prayer Club meets today at lunch in Room 2. In this club, we enjoy lunch together, discuss prayer needs, and pray. Check it out!
2. Hiking Club: Want to get out and try something new and exciting? Join the hiking club! All are welcome to attend. First meeting this Thursday 8/21 at lunch in Rm. 59.
3. Attention all clubs and class presidents – Please report to Nada ASAP to receive your receipt book for the 2008-09 year.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:
1. Juniors & Seniors who are employed – earn 10 credits. “NO HOMEWORK”. Sign up for Diversified Occupations – Work Experience class. Attend class 1 day per week on Tuesday. You can attend the 12:30 – 3:00 class or the 3:00 – 5:30 class. See your counselor for details.
2. Still haven’t ordered your Class Ring? Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information regarding upcoming orders.

FRESHMEN:
1. Any freshmen interested in ASB, please speak to Lynn in the Student Store. There are 3 spots available.

STUDENTS:
1. ID’S - Our ID Equipment has Arrived!!!! If you still need an I.D. card, please see Lynn in the Student Store.
2. BOOKCOVERS - Just a reminder that Book Covers are sold in the Student Store for $1.00.
3. Our Back to School Rally is Friday! Show you class spirit by wearing your class color. Seniors – Black; Juniors – White; Sophomores – Blue; Freshmen – Green.
REGULAR RALLY SCHEDULE - FRIDAY
Length Start End
1st 0:55 7:55 AM 8:50 AM
Pass 0:05 8:50 AM 8:55 AM
2nd 0:53 8:55 AM 9:48 AM
Break 0:10 9:48 AM 9:58 AM
Pass 0:05 9:58 AM 10:03 AM
3rd 0:53 10:03 AM 10:56 AM
Pass 0:05 10:56 AM 11:01 AM
4th 0:53 11:01 AM 11:54 AM
Lunch 0:40 11:54 AM 12:34 PM
Pass 0:05 12:34 PM 12:39 PM
5th 0:53 12:39 PM 1:32 PM
Pass 0:05 1:32 PM 1:37 PM
6th 0:53 1:37 PM 2:30 PM
Rally 0:37 2:30 PM 3:07 PM
4. CELDT testing will be occurring next week during 1st and 2nd period. Please report to Room 40 and do not delay!

STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. We are working with the district to adjust the bus schedules so that students will arrive to school on time. Please be patient.
2. The library will start opening during lunchtime on Thursday, Aug 21st. Please remember students can not check out AR books though until their class has come in to take the Star Reading test. More info will follow from English teachers.

STAFF:
1. Welcome Back Rally this Friday. Please check the Assembly/Rally Supervision notice handed out at our first staff day. Attendance will be taken.
2. Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information with Juniors & Seniors regarding Class Rings. They will speak to students in US History Classes, Economic Classes and US Government Classes.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
6 Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Collaborative Day Bell Schedule EVERY WEDNESDAY
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: August 20, 1964 - As part of his Great Society policies, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which, among other things, established the Head Start program.

ATHLETICS:
1. GIRLS GOLF - All girls wishing to try-out for Girls Golf, there will be a meeting on Wednesday after school at Elkins Golf Course.
2. ATHLETES: Remember you are not allowed to participate in any FALL SPORT until you have been CLEARED and your TRANSPORTATION FEES have been paid.

CLUBS:
1. Prayer Club meets tomorrow at lunch in Room 2. All are welcome!
2. Hiking Club: Want to get out and try something new and exciting? Join the hiking club! All are welcome to attend. First meeting this Thursday 8/21 at lunch in Rm. 59.
3. Attention all clubs and class presidents – Please report to Nada ASAP to receive your receipt book for the 2008-09 year.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:
1. Juniors & Seniors who are employed – earn 10 credits. “NO HOMEWORK”. Sign up for Diversified Occupations – Work Experience class. Attend class 1 day per week on Tuesday. You can attend the 12:30 – 3:00 class or the 3:00 – 5:30 class. See your counselor for details.
2. Still haven’t ordered your Class Ring? Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information regarding upcoming orders.

FRESHMEN:
1. Any freshmen interested in ASB, please speak to Lynn in the Student Store. There are 3 spots available.

STUDENTS:
1. ID’S - Students that took their ID Pictures on the first day of school can pick up their ID card at the Student Store. Students still in need of ID’s - Lynn should be receiving her new ID Equipment early next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2. ASB STICKER & YEAR BOOKS – Unfortunately we are not longer able to honor the “Registration Special”. ASB Stickers will be sold for $25.00 and Yearbooks will be sold for $80.00.
3. BOOKCOVERS - Just a reminder that Book Covers are sold in the Student Store for $1.00.
4. The English department decided no AR books are to be checked out until classes have taken the STAR reading test. Please do not try to check out AR books until your English teacher gives you the go-ahead.
5. Our Back to School Rally is Friday! Show you class spirit by wearing your class color. Seniors – Black; Juniors – White; Sophomores – Blue; Freshmen – Green.
6. VC Auto Tech class to start Wednesday at 6 pm., Rm. 11 Any questions? See Ms. Norma

STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. Beginning Wednesday, the administrators will be conducting TARDY SWEEPS and DRESS CODE SWEEPS. Please do your share by arriving to class on time and by dressing appropriately for school. Thank you.
2. We are working with the district to adjust the bus schedules so that students will arrive to school on time. Please be patient.
3. The library will start opening during lunchtime on Thursday, Aug 21st. Please remember students can not check out AR books though until their class has come in to take the Star Reading test. More info will follow from English teachers.

STAFF:
1. Welcome Back Rally this Friday. Please check the Assembly/Rally Supervision notice handed out at our first staff day.
2. Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information with Juniors & Seniors regarding Class Rings. They will speak to students in US History Classes, Economic Classes and US Government Classes.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
5 Tuesday, August 19, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 19, 1812 - The U.S. frigate Constitution, Old Ironsides, defeated the British ship Guerriere during the War of 1812.

ATHLETICS:
1. GIRLS GOLF - All girls wishing to try-out for Girls Golf, there will be a meeting on Wednesday after school at Elkins Golf Course.
2. ATHLETES: Remember you are not allowed to participate in any FALL SPORT until you have been CLEARED and your TRANSPORTATION FEES have been paid.

CLUBS:
1. Art Club officers meeting on Tuesday in Room 34 at lunch.
2. Any high school students interested in participating with the Interact Club to be part of the high school team for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Sept. 13, meet in the health office at lunch.
3. Cycling Club: Lunch meeting Today Rm 46. All students interested -are welcomed. We start with short rides & increase miles. In March we will ride in the LA Bike Tour Marathon. Cyclist must wear helmets on the rides.
4. The Prayer Club will resume this Thursday at lunch in Room 2. Be there!
5. Attention all clubs and class presidents – Please report to Nada ASAP to receive your receipt book for the 2008-09 year.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:
1. Juniors & Seniors who are employed – earn 10 credits. “NO HOMEWORK”. Sign up for Diversified Occupations – Work Experience class. Attend class 1 day per week on Tuesday. You can attend the 12:30 – 3:00 class or the 3:00 – 5:30 class. See your counselor for details.
2. Still haven’t ordered your Class Ring? Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information regarding upcoming orders.

FRESHMEN:
1. Any freshmen interested in ASB, please speak to Lynn in the Student Store. There are 3 spots available.

STUDENTS:
1. ID’S - Students that took their ID Pictures on the first day of school can pick up their ID card at the Student Store. Students still in need of ID’s - Lynn should be receiving her new ID Equipment early next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2. ASB STICKER & YEAR BOOKS – Unfortunately we are not longer able to honor the “Registration Special”. ASB Stickers will be sold for $25.00 and Yearbooks will be sold for $80.00.
3. LOST & FOUND - Believe it or not it is only the third day of school and Lynn has already accumulated many “Found” items in the Student Store. If you have lost of misplaced a sweatshirt or jacket, please stop by Lynn’s Office.
4. BOOKCOVERS - Just a reminder that Book Covers are sold in the Student Store for $1.00.
5. The English department decided no AR books are to be checked out until classes have taken the STAR reading test. Please do not try to check out AR books until your English teacher gives you the go-ahead.
6. The library will remain closed during lunch through Friday, Aug, 22nd. We are open before school at 7:30 (the lines are long!) and after school until 4pm. If you are in a class that already has textbooks, please check with your teacher to see if he she has any copies he or she can check out to you from class before you spend an hour in the library line!
7. DIVO better known as Work Experience meetings will start Tuesday. The first class for students enrolled 5th & 6th periods start are from 12:30 until 3:00. The second class for student enrolled for 6th & 7th and 7th & 8th are from 3:00 to 5:30. You will only have Tuesdays for meetings. Mrs. Spencer will be on campus on Monday if you want to ask her any questions.
8. Our Back to School Rally is Friday! Show you class spirit by wearing your class color. Seniors – Black; Juniors – White; Sophomores – Blue; Freshmen – Green.
9. VC Auto Tech class to start Wednesday at 6 pm., Rm. 11 Any questions? See Ms. Norma

STUDENTS & STAFF:
1. Beginning Wednesday, the administrators will be conducting TARDY SWEEPS and DRESS CODE SWEEPS. Please do your share by arriving to class on time and by dressing appropriately for school. Thank you.
2. We are working with the district to adjust the bus schedules so that students will arrive to school on time. Please be patient.

STAFF:
1. Welcome Back Rally this Friday. Please check the Assembly/Rally Supervision notice handed out at our first staff day.
2. Jostens will be here on Wednesday, August 27th to go over information with Juniors & Seniors regarding Class Rings. They will speak to students in US History Classes, Economic Classes and US Government Classes.
Tomorrow – Wednesday, Aug. 20th - will be our first Collaborative Wednesday. Students need to report to class at 8:50.
(The tardy bell rings at 8:55! Don’t be late!)

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
4 Monday, August 18, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 18, 1775 - Paul Revere rode from Charlestown to Lexington to warn Massachusetts colonists of the arrival of British troops during the American Revolution.

ATHLETICS:
1. GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL: IMPORTANT meeting on Mon. Aug. 18th, at 3:15, in the gym. During the first week of school hand-in your medical forms to the Student Store and you may also pick-up a “Student Handbook” for parents and athletes to sign and return. TRYOUTS and conditioning will take place each day from 3:15-5:15, for ALL girls interested in volleyball. If you have any questions you may call or stop by Sespe School to talk to Ms. Gonzales (524-6161).
2. Girls Soccer – if you are interested in being on the soccer, meet in front of the JV baseball field TODAY at 3:30.

CLUBS:
1. Art Club officers meeting on Tuesday in Room 34 at lunch.
2. Any high school students interested in participating with the Interact Club to be part of the high school team for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Sept. 13, meet in the health office at lunch.
3. Mentor Program: First lunch meeting Monday, Aug. 18th, Rm 49. All returning Mentors/Bigs and new students who would like to be a Mentor are invited to join us. Meeting starts at 12:25 -please be on time.
4. Concert Band - those students who wanted to be in Concert Band but had a scheduling conflict, see Ms. Fernandez in room 19 immediately.
5. Bicycle Club: Join FHS Cycling Club. First meeting Tue. Aug.19 in Rm 46. We start with small rides, increase miles & ride in the LA Marathon 22 miles in March. Cyclist must have a bike w/ gears and wear a helmet on the rides.

JUNIORS & SENIORS:
1. Juniors & Seniors who are employed – earn 10 credits. “NO HOMEWORK”. Sign up for Diversified Occupations – Work Experience class. Attend class 1 day per week on Tuesday. You can attend the 12:30 – 3:00 class or the 3:00 – 5:30 class. See your counselor for details.

FRESHMEN:
1. Any freshmen interested in ASB, please speak to Lynn in the Student Store. There are 3 spots available.

STUDENTS:
1. ID’S - Students that took their ID Pictures on the first day of school can pick up their ID card at the Student Store. Students still in need of ID’s - Lynn should be receiving her new ID Equipment early next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2. ASB STICKER & YEAR BOOKS – Unfortunately we are not longer able to honor the “Registration Special”. ASB Stickers will be sold for $25.00 and Yearbooks will be sold for $80.00.
3. LOST & FOUND - Believe it or not it is only the third day of school and Lynn has already accumulated many “Found” items in the Student Store. If you have lost of misplaced a sweatshirt or jacket, please stop by Lynn’s Office.
4. BOOKCOVERS - Just a reminder that Book Covers are sold in the Student Store for $1.00.
5. The English department decided no AR books are to be checked out until classes have taken the STAR reading test. Please do not try to check out AR books until your English teacher gives you the go-ahead.
6. The library will remain closed during lunch through next Friday, Aug, 22nd. We are open before school at 7:30 (the lines are long!) and after school until 4pm. If you are in a class that already has textbooks, please check with your teacher to see if he she has any copies he or she can check out to you from class before you spend an hour in the library line!
7. DIVO better known as Work Experience meetings will start Tuesday. The first class for students enrolled 5th & 6th periods start are from 12:30 until 3:00. The second class for student enrolled for 6th & 7th and 7th & 8th are from 3:00 to 5:30. You will only have Tuesdays for meetings. Mrs. Spencer will be on campus on Monday if you want to ask her any questions.
8. Our Back to School Rally is Friday! Show you class spirit by wearing your class color. Seniors – Black; Juniors – White; Sophomores – Blue; Freshmen – Green.
9. 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…..

STAFF:
1. Teachers: I’m compiling a preliminary book-order list since I learned about a bunch of great books over the summer. If you have any titles in mind that we currently do not carry (and are in fact AR titles) please let me know. There will be other opportunities during the year as well though so feel free to start a running list as well. Thanks D. Hoffman

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
2 Thursday, August 14, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 14, 1945 - Japan surrendered to the United States, ending World War II.

ATHLETICS:
1. FALL PHYSICALS – for any fall athletes that have not cleared will be at 3PM on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Dr. Bautista’s office. See Lynn in the Student Store for Physical Forms and Athletic Code.
2. GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL: IMPORTANT meeting on Mon. Aug. 18th, at 3:15, in the gym. During the first week of school hand-in your medical forms to the Student Store and you may also pick-up a “Student Handbook” for parents and athletes to sign and return. TRYOUTS and conditioning will take place each day from 3:15-5:15, for ALL girls interested in volleyball. If you have any questions you may call or stop by Sespe School to talk to Ms. Gonzales (524-6161).

CLUBS:
1. Art Club officers meeting on Tuesday in Room 34 at lunch.
2. Any high school students interested in participating with the Interact Club to be part of the high school team for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Sept. 13, meet in the health office at lunch.
3. Marching Band meets today, Thursday, starting at 3:20. Be in room 19 on time.

STUDENTS:
1. The Dr. Ed class started TODAY @ 7:00 am in Rm. 62 with Mr. Andersen. The first 33 students to report get enrolled in the class.

STAFF:
1. Please return the Technology Use Agreement to Barbara. Place them in the basket on her desk.

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL
1 Wednesday, August 13, 2008

PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE: August 13, 1961 - The border between East and West Berlin was closed and marked with a barbed wire fence.

ATHLETICS:
1. FALL PHYSICALS – for any fall athletes that have not cleared will be on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Dr. Bautista’s office. See Lynn in the Student Store for more info.
2. GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL: IMPORTANT meeting on Mon. Aug. 18th, at 3:15, in the gym. During the first week of school hand-in your medical forms to the Student Store and you may also pick-up a “Student Handbook” for parents and athletes to sign and return. TRYOUTS and conditioning will take place each day from 3:15-5:15, for ALL girls interested in volleyball. If you have any questions you may call or stop by Sespe School to talk to Ms. Gonzales (524-6161).

CLUBS:

STUDENTS:
1. ID PICTURES – if you did not come to registration, then please report to the Student Store at BREAK to get your picture taken for you ID card. THANK YOU!!!!!
2. The Dr. Ed class starts tomorrow @ 7:00 am in Rm. 62 with Mr. Andersen. The first 33 students to report get enrolled in the class.
3. Due to the increasing prices of food and fuel, the FUSD Board approved the recommended meal prices for the 2008-09 school year. The new meal prices are as follows: Secondary Breakfast for Paid Students - $1.75. Secondary Lunch for Paid Students - $2.75. Staff Breakfast - $2.00. Staff Lunch - $3.75. Free and Reduced-Price students will continue to eat at “no cost”.
4. 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.

STAFF:
1. Please return the Technology Use Agreement to Barbara. Place them in the basket on her desk.