Daily Bulletin - Tuesday, February 12, 2008

HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
"The Focus At Hilltop Is Academics"
www.hilltoplancers.org

Daily Bulletin #98 Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Breakfast: Pizza Bagel or Strawberry Loaf
Lunch: Soft Tacos

CONGRATULATIONS!!! To GIA CELLANO, Hilltop’s LANCER OF THE DAY

Today’s Bell Schedule: Regular Bell Schedule

STUDENT SECTION

SCHOOL WISDOM OF THE DAY: One of the most important rights every student has is the right to be successful. (Radford)

ATTENTION LANCERS: Girl’s League will be selling smoothies TODAY and short cakes TOMORROW in the quad by the wrestling room for $2.00. So come out and support your lady lancers!!! (Palmer)

LADY LANCERS: Softball tryouts begin this Saturday, February 16th . 9:00am for returning players and 10:30am for all new players. Please have your paperwork turned in to the ASB. (Acerrio)

INTERESTED IN PLAYING TRACK AND FIELD: If you plan on trying out for track and field you need to stop by Coach Kray’s room 807 or the ASB to pick up your eligibility packet. (Kray)

BASEBALL PLAYERS: Don’t forget to turn in your clearance packets before Wednesday! Work event on Friday at 9:00am on the baseball field. Try-outs begin Saturday: 9th and 10th graders with Coach Guerrero // 11th and 12th graders with Coach Gritts. (Gritts)

ATTENTION STUDENTS: In an effort to curtail the rampant tardy problem, beginning Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, we will make random announcements immediately after the start of at least one class period during the day designating the period as a Saturday School period. Students late to class for that class period will be assigned Saturday School. We’re hoping that these “surprise” Saturday School Lockouts will create an incentive to get to class on time. Seniors should be especially attentive to this new procedure as time for clearing Saturday Schools is limited for those hoping to participate in Senior activities and graduation. Teachers may still assign Lockout detentions for other class periods throughout the day. (AP Williams)

LADY LANCERS: Sign up in the counseling center for the 15th Annual Adelante Mujer Conference on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 8:30 - 2:45 at Rancho Del Rey Middle School. The Adelante Mujer Conference will help female students learn about career opportunities from professional Latinas in law, business, media, engineering, and other career areas. Transportation will be provided. (Harkin)

GIRL’S JV SOCCER UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS to the GIRL’S JV SOCCER TEAM!!! They played against Castle Park High School and WON!!! Hilltop 9 – Castle Park 0

Goals by: Marissa Espino 2, Marcela Galvez 1, Toree Ruiz 1, Ashley Schach 4, Devon Senneseth 1
Assist by: Alexandra De La Cruz, Marissa Espino, Toree Ruiz, Amanda Sanchez, Ashley Schach, Devon Senneseth
The Girls JV Soccer team finished the season undefeated in league and un-scored on in league. JV League Champs!

WANT TO BUY A VALENTINE GRAM? Valentine grams are being sold at lunch by members of Best Buddies. Purchase a gram for a friend you think highly of. Deliveries will be made on Valentines Day. (Strauss)

ANTI-BULLYING: Hilltop High School has established an anti-bullying phone hot line were you can report on campus bullying incidents; the number is 619-476-4212. Also, we have placed anti-bullying reporting boxes in the main office, the counseling center and in the ASB office. Please take a stand and stop bullying at Hilltop High now. (Alvarado)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING: Reminder to all AP students to please make your $ 5 deposit per AP test by Friday February 29, 2008. Final Payments must be made by March 14, 2008. (Alvarado)

LADY LANCERS: Anyone interested in trying out for the Lancer Softball team needs to have their paperwork turned in to the ASB office NOW! Tryouts begin Saturday, Feb. 16th and Monday, the 18th. 9:00AM for all returning players and 10:30AM for any new players. Any questions, see Coach Acerrio in room 509 before or after school or Coach Burgos in the cafeteria during lunch. (Acerrio)

ATTENTION SWC ART 104 STUDENTS: If you took SWC Art 104 here at Hilltop in the Fall, you MUST request an official transcript from Southwestern college and turn it into Mrs. Arrendondo, the registrar, in the counseling office. If you do not turn in a transcript you will NOT receive credit for the class. (Harken)

ATTENTION LANCERS: THE KEY CLUB and STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS are co-sponsoring a SAVE YOUR SWEETHEART drive beginning today and running through VALENTINE'S DAY. See any Key Club or SADD Club member to sign a pledge with that special someone or best friend that you'll both remind each other to say NO TO TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER DRUGS. Return your signed pledges to be eligible for a drawing on Friday, February 15, the day after Valentine's Day. Five couples will be drawn and awarded TEENS KICK ASH shirts. (Thompson/Flower)

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN CSF? Sign up for CSF second semester ASAP. Yellow applications in the
Counseling center. All applications have to be in by TOMORROW, February 13th. No later. Remember there is a $10.00 sign up fee. (Kaine)

HEY LANCERS! Tickets for the annual girl’s league dance are on sale for $40.00 with an ASB card and $45.00 without an ASB card. The dance is on March 1st at the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Clear your Saturday schools and buy your tickets now. They are going fast. (Palmer)

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ALL GRADES: San Diego State University is having its 15th Annual High School Conference on Saturday March 22. This conference is offered to promote higher education for Chicana/Latinas. It is free. Registration begins at 8:00. The conference will be held in the Aztec Center at SDSU from 8:30 to 4:00. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Workshops will be held on exploring different careers, civic involvement, health & beauty, empowerment, college life and education, and many more. Sign up with Ms. Gerlack in the counseling center. Deadline to sign up is Feb 22. (Gerlack)

ALL GRADES: The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. 190 regional scholarships will be given at $1000 a piece and 10 national scholarships will be given at $5000 a piece. This scholarship is based solely on how you have contributed to your community these past 12 months. You will need to find a nominator and go to www.kohlskidswhocare.com

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Need help filling out the FAFSA? FAFSA Workshops will be held during lunch in room 302 on Wednesday February 13th and February 20th! Your counselors will be there to help you if you need some guidance. Hope to see you there! (Delos Reyes)

ATTENTION SENIORS: The HACER - Ronald McDonald House Charities is offering 10 scholarships worth $2000. Renewable for a total of 4 years. You need to be going to a 2 or 4 year college/university and be of Hispanic descent.

ALL GRADES: UCSD is offering its 10th Annual "Cesar E. Chavez Essay Contest". Grand prize of $1000. Winner of the 12th grade receives $500, winner of the 11th grade receives $400, winner of the 10th grade receives $300 and winner of the 9th grade receives $200. It is only a 2 page essay. Pick up an application today. Due March 10

JUNIORS: The scholarship you have been waiting for is here: The Chargers Champions. The 16 winners will receive $7000 and a lap top computer. You need to have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. They are looking for outstanding San Diego County student leaders who are making the difference in their schools and communities. In other words, you have done and are still doing worthwhile community service! (Gerlack)

SENIORS: The Pacific Islander Festival Association is offering scholarships from $1000 to $2000. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be of Pacific Islander descent. (Gerlack)

SENIORS: The Student Insights is offering a total of $8000 worth of scholarships in random drawings. Log on to www.student-view.com (Gerlack)

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FACULTY SECTION

PLC TIDBIT OF THE DAY: A guaranteed and viable curriculum is one that gives students access to the same essential learning regardless of who is teaching the class AND can be taught in the time allotted.

JUST A REMINDER: There is going to be a faculty meeting TOMORROW Wednesday, February 13th at 3:30PM in the Cafeteria.

BOOKS ARE FUN! Stop by the attendance office to check out the new selection of books from Books are Fun!!! (Butler)

ATTENTION FACULTY: The Incoming Freshmen Parent Night is TOMORROW Wednesday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. As you know, this informational session provides an excellent opportunity for all of Hilltop's programs to recruit freshmen. If you are interested in presenting, please let Katie Treat know ASAP. (Treat)