Daily Bulletin - Monday, May 19, 2008

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


Daily Bulletin #159 Monday, May 19, 2008
Breakfast: Muffin or Fruit Yogurt w/ Graham Cracker
Lunch: Bread Sticks CONGRATULATIONS!!! To Jose Olguien, Hilltop’s LANCER OF THE DAY

Today’s Bell Schedule: Regular Bell Schedule


STUDENT SECTION

SCHOOL WISDOM OF THE DAY: If you tell yourself you can’t do well in school, you probably won’t do well. Know how to do well in school? Think about it! (Radford)

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS interested in playing Tennis this Fall. There will be an informative meeting at the beginning of lunch Thursday in Room 804. (Gentry)

SADD CLUB MEMBERS (Students Against Destructive Decisions ): There is a meeting TODAY, May 19th , in Mrs. Thompson's Room 506 , to make final plans for the GRIM REAPER Event to encourage an ALCOHOL FREE PROM and GRADUATION. All students are Welcome to join us! (Thompson)

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)

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 guest’s 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*************
SENIORS: One last scholarship. Bomberos de San Diego is offering a scholarship for a senior who has been accepted into a 4 year college/university. Must have a 3.0 or higher. And must be financial need. Pick an application up in the counseling center.

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.

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FACULTY SECTION

PLC TIDBIT OF THE DAY: Being able to see the underlying problem lets a systems thinker identify that have far-reaching impact. Variation tools, such as run and control charts are designed to help us see those patterns and trends when our intuition and perceptions cannot. (Radford)

TEACHERS OF 12TH GRADERS: Please remember to turn in the names of seniors with F’s to Sandy Hitchcock in the Counseling Center by the end of the day on Thursday, May 22nd. (Yamada)

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)

WASC STUDENT SURVEY: The following English teachers need to report to the library or Room 302 (computer lab) at the start of period 2 so that students can participate in the categorical needs assessment survey:

Griffim, please report to the Library
Holt, please report to room 302t.co