Daily Bulletin - Friday, May 16, 2008

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

Daily Bulletin #158 Friday, May 16, 2008
Breakfast: Honey Bun
Lunch: No lunch – Day of the Teacher CONGRATULATIONS!!! To Tony Gonzales, Hilltop’s LANCER OF THE DAY

Today’s Bell Schedule: Shortened Day

STUDENT SECTION

SCHOOL WISDOM OF THE DAY: If “practice makes perfect,” then material learned perfectly as homework should be practiced…and practiced…and practiced…and…practiced. (Radford)

SWIM AND DIVE MEMBERS: Please meet in the amphitheater at the beginning of lunch TODAY for banquet information and awards. GO LANCERS!!! (Salts)

PARENT WORKSHOP in SPANISH titled "Navigating the School System to Access the University" will be held on May 20th @ 5:00 p.m. in the James Burns Auditorium hosted by the Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School. For more information, please contact Mrs. Juanita Marquez @ 426-2885. (Yamada)

TALLER DE PADRES en ESPANOL: "Navegando el Sistema Escolar Para Tener Acceso a la Universidad" el 20 de Mayo @ 5:00 p.m. en el auditorio de James Burns organizada por el Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School. Si tienen preguntas, llamen a la Senora Juanita Marquez @ 426-2885. (Yamada)

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Remember, you must be on time to all classes. If you are tardy, you risk Saturday School assignment. Also, you may not be out of class without a pass. Again, you risk Saturday School assignment. This message is especially important for seniors. Only two Saturday School opportunities remain before Prom. Don’t exclude yourself from this important, memorable high school event by making bad decisions. Get to class on time and stay in class. Let’s keep the focus on academics! (Susan Williams)

CONGRATULATIONS To the newly elected Interact Club Officers:
President: Lee Mabry Jennings; Vice President: Jade Wagner; Secretary: Jessica Hernandez; Treasurer: Nicole Mark.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: The deadline to turn in your summer school applications is Friday, May 30th. Don’t miss out! (K. Treat)

ATTENTION SENIORS: The CSF Senior Banquet is on May 28th. You all received a goldenrod sheet of paper – Mr. Kaine needs that back with the names of the guests you are inviting to the dinner. Your guests names have to be on the list in order for them and yourself to attend. Please get this information back to Mr. Kaine before Wednesday this week. Thank you!

Some seniors received a blue sheet of paper that has to be returned to Mr. Kaine ASAP - in order for you to attend the CSF Senior Banquet on May 28th. (Kaine)

CULTURAL FAIRE: If any students would like to sing, dance, or play an instrument for the talent portion of the multi cultural faire on May 22, please see Ms. Radford in room 1408 this week! Let's show off that Lancer talent at the school event of the year! (Radford)

LANCER FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Spring ball starts on Monday May 19th. In order to receive your spirit pack you need to pay your deposit BEFORE May 19th. Also, you must have your clearance papers turned into the ASB before you can play!!! If you have any questions, stop by an see Coach Martinez in room 507. (Martinez)

ATTENTION SENIORS: The deadline to turn in your community service hours is Thursday, May 22nd. Don't be late! Please turn in your verification forms to Ms. Gutierrez or to your Social Science teacher. (Harken)

*************SCHOLARSHIPS / COLLEGE**************
SENIOR MEN: If you will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall, apply for the Charlie Cords Memorial Scholarship. It is worth $2000. http://ducalifornia.org/scholarships

ALL GRADES: Two more scholarships. Apply on line. Both have the same website: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx Both scholarships involve writing a simple 250 word essay. The 2008 Do-Over Scholarship is worth $1000. The topic is "If you were given one 'do'over' , would you: (a) use it for yourself; (b) give it to another person; or (c) choose not to use it?" The Education Matters $5K Scholarship is worth $5000 and the topic is "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"

ALL GRADES: If you are currently enrolled in an art class, you can apply for this scholarship. It is the Unived Farm Workers (UFW) 1st Annual Poster Contest. It is due May 31. The theme this year is "Organizing is the solution!" First place is $1000.

STUDENTS: If you are between the ages of 15 - 18, the United States Youth Conservation Corps needs you! Jobs are available for $8.00 an hour; 40 hours a week. You will be doing hard physical work at the Tijuana Slough & San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuges. How can you beat that? Outdoors in the summer and being paid for it. See Ms. Gerlack for more information. Also you can go to: http://www.fws.gov/sandiegorefuges/

All of you in need of community service: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees on May 31 from 8:30 to 11:30 in Chula Vista. Register at 619-409-308-3893 or e-mail: conservation@ci.chula-vista.ca.us or you can see Ms. Gerlack for a flier.

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FACULTY SECTION

PLC TIDBIT OF THE DAY: A principal who is a systems thinker might ask the following questions: What is the cause of bad behavior in two different classrooms? What do the classrooms have in common? Do other classrooms have this same characteristic? Am I seeing disengaged learning, a lack of consistent behavior expectations, or new teachers struggling for classroom management. Am I seeing this in other parts of the school? What policies, procedures, practices, and processes might be leading to this behavior? (Radford)

ATTENTION TEACHERS: Due to the fact that we cannot make PA announcements for the remainder of the week while students complete Advanced Placement testing, you may assign Saturday School to any students late to any classes throughout the day through Friday, May 16. (S. Williams)

TEACHERS: We received a “Student Aide Request” form for next year with no name on it. If you requested Siera Murrieta, Angelina Estrada and Jerijan Antonio, please identify yourself to us. Thanks! (S. Hitchcock)

SEA MEMBERS: Voting for SEA Board of Directors and CTA San Diego county Service Center Council position are currently being conducted. P;lease stop by room 608 to vote. A list of the candidates for CTA - SCC has been placed in your box. Stay engaged and vote. Thank you. Paul Sawyer