Daily Bulletin Wednesday, April 2, 2008
HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
"The Focus At Hilltop Is Academics"
www.hilltoplancers.org
Daily Bulletin #127 Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Breakfast: Piggle Stick
Lunch: Cook’s Choice
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To Alyssa Bailon, Hilltop’s LANCER OF THE DAY
Today’s Bell Schedule: Regular Bell Schedule
STUDENT SECTION
SCHOOL WISDOM OF THE DAY: It’s one thing to KNOW about speed reading, note-taking, concentration, and other good study skills; it’s another thing to USE them. (Radford)
ATTENTION STUDENTS: Remember that your personal electronics must be silenced and stored out of view while you’re in the classroom. We have had an increase in the number of cell phones and iPods confiscated by teachers. And, we have had an increase in the number of students refusing to give these items to teachers when requested to do so. Students who fail to abide by the rules and/or argue with teachers about these rules are subject to Saturday School and suspension.
Remember, Lancers, keep the focus on academics and be respectful members of our school community. (S. Williams)
REWARD! A ring was lost in the girl’s restroom in the 300 building yesterday during nutrition break. This ring has a lot of sentimental value and there is a $75 reward being offered. The ring is a gold band with three diamonds. The word LOVE is under the diamonds (kind of supporting the diamonds). If you have any information please go to the main office. (Walters)
2008-2009 JUNIORS: April 9th @ 6:00 PM there will be a Junior Parent Night in the cafeteria. This is for the Juniors who are going to be Seniors next year. So Juniors let your parents know so they can attend. (Kaine)
STUDENTS: Community Service Opportunity!!!!! The Elks Lodge located on Telegraph Canyon Rd. needs students three to four hours at a time. See Ms. Gerlack for a contact number.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: There will be an opportunity to receive credit and have some fun by helping out with the "Historic Home Tour" on May 10th. Please see Ms. Hitchcock in the Counseling Center for more information. (Hitchcock)
LANCERS: The Sweetwater District Art Show is currently hanging at the South Chula Vista library on 4th and Orange until April 11th. Hilltop has several student participants. It is definitely worth seeing! (Huls)
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COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS: The San Diego National College Fair will be held on Thursday, April 10, 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.and 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the San Diego Convention Center. Meet face-to-face with college/university representatives from across the country. For more information, visit www.nacacnet.org/NCF. (Di Stefano)
SAN DIEGO STATE BOUND SENIORS: If you are planning to attend SDSU in the fall of 2008, make plans to attend an important meeting on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1:00p.m. in the gym. Information will be given regarding what to do next in the application process, EPT testing, housing, etc…(Di Stefano)
STUDENTS: The UCLA Summer Experience inspires young scholars to challenge themselves and to set high goals for future academic achievement. Students work with world-renowned faculty as they earn college credit. Some programs that are offered include, Acting and Performance, Art, Game Design & World Music. For more information, visit info@summer.ucla.edu. (Di Stefano)
SENIORS: Another scholarship for Hilltop students only. The Ecology Auto Parts is offering a $1000 scholarship for a senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Must be attending a 4 year college/university in the fall. Must have serious community service and school or outside activities. Due to Ms. Gerlack May 7. (Gerlack)
SENIORS: Lots of scholarships have just come in and the due dates are coming up quick. Check them out! (Gerlack)
1) Dr. Clayton S. Fuller Community Service Award is a $1000 scholarship for a Hilltop senior. Minimum GPA 2.0. No D's or F's in citizenship. This scholarship is community service based. Must have at least 60 hours. Return to Ms. Gerlack by April 24.
2) The Madden Family Memorial Scholarship is worth $200 for at least three Hilltop seniors. You must be attending Southwestern College in the fall. Minimum GPA of 2.5. I know you are out there, so come pick up an application. Easy scholarship. Due to Ms. Gerlack April 23.
3) The Dr. John L. Rindone Memorial Scholarship is for a Hilltop senior who will be attending a 4 year college/university in the fall and plans on becoming a secondary school teacher. Emphasis is preferred in one of the following areas: history, political science, athletics or fine arts. This one also is due to Ms. Gerlack April 23.
4) The CAA - California Alarm Association is offering scholarships up to $10,000. This one is due April 11 so hurry. Requirements are senior; parent or guardian must be a member of a law enforcement agency or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in California.
5) Another one due to Ms. Gerlack by April 15. The Jessie Klicka Foundation offers scholarships up to $2000. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA; extracurricular activities; and financial need a must.
SENIORS: If you have a 3.5 college weighted GPA, have extra curricular activities, minimum SAT score of 1500, and have financial need, The Change a Life Foundation has a scholarship you must apply for. Last year they gave out over $400,000 dollars.
SENIOR LADIES: The Chula Vista Woman's Club is offering a $500 scholarship to one of our students. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA, have extra curricular activities and good citizenship. Please pick up an application. Due to Ms. Gerlack by April 25.
SENIORS: The Chula Vista Masonic Lodge is offering three scholarships of $1000 each to students going to San Diego State University. Don't miss this opportunity!!!!
SENIORS: If you are of at least a quarter Chinese heritage and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 weighted, pick up the San Diego Chinese Women's Scholarship. This is open to both male and female students. They will be awarding $1500 to a student going to a 4-year college/university and $500 to a student going to a 2-year community college or vocational college.
SENIORS: Two more scholarship opportunities. (1) MASD is offering a $500 scholarship to an outstanding student who has displayed service to his or her school and community in an exemplary way. Must be attending a four year college/university in the fall and be going into the teaching profession. You must also be the first person in your family to attend college. (2) The Diamond Scholars Program is offering 10 scholarships of $2500 renewable. That means $10,000 dollars! Must have a GPA BETWEEN 2.5 and 3.5. Must have financial need. Plan to enroll in a two or four year college/university or vocational-technical school. Great opportunity.
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR YOUNG LADIES: The Center for Creative Leadership is offering a FREE week seminar (in San Diego) from July 7 - 11. It is called Young Women's Leadership Program. You work on team building skills and self confidence, time management and organizational skills, self awareness and motivation, and goal setting and action planning. You meet with local leaders and complete a community service learning project. If interested, see Ms. Gerlack in the counseling center for information. (Gerlack)
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you are highly motivated and highly interested in government, here is an excellent opportunity for you. One student will be picked from each district and sent up to Sacramento for the Excellence in Presentations Conference. It runs from May 20-23. Everything will be paid for except a small processing charge. See Ms. Gerlack for more information.
SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR LATINO/LATINA STUDENTS: Fantastic opportunity this summer. It is the annual Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project. It will be held in Sacramento from July 26 to August 2. You learn about the legislative process through active participation in mock hearings and interaction with legislators. You learn skills and techniques to organize and run political campaigns. You also attend a college fair and meet with community college, CSU, UC and private college recruiters. There is NO cost to you. Everything is provided. Applications are due by April 18 so see Ms. Gerlack in the counseling center for all the information. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.
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FACULTY SECTION
PLC TIDBITS OF THE DAY: It takes time to make time. In SMART schools, educators and staff learn to use whatever time is available to them to make incremental gains. Doing less, but in focuses and targeted ways, yields more in the long run. (Radford)
JUST A REMINDER: Summer school teacher applications are available in the main office. (Ocampo)
STAFF: Office classified staff meeting TODAY at 8:30 or 9:15 in the 1400 faculty lounge. Please plan to attend. (Lawlor)
Nutrition Break Supervision: March 10th – April 7th
1. Gentry 7. Cole
2. Pierotti 8. Castro / Thompson
3. McGarry / Skalicky 9. Hirakawa / Valdivia
4. Tandon 10. Guinan - Fasbinder
5. Riegel 11. Ecoffey
6. Gilbert 12. Gritts
FYI: Nutrition Break Supervision for April 8 – May 1
1. Huls 7. Guerrero
2. Gutierrez 8. Finkelberg
3. Ortiz / Smith 9. Holt / Williams
4. Salts 10. Hernandez
5. O’ Donoghue 11. Griffin
6. Morton 12. Henning