Daily Bulletin - Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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

Daily Bulletin #169 Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Breakfast: Piggle Stick
Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki
Today’s Bell Schedule: Regular Bell Schedule
TOMORROW is Pro-Hour

STUDENT SECTION

STUDENTS TAKING AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION NEXT YEAR: Remember to stop by room 1207 at the beginning of lunch TODAY to pick up a summer school assignment packet. (Cunningham)

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING: Anyone who want to join the team this summer please see Coach Hedderson in room 704 today at lunch. Beginners are welcomed! If you can't run three miles we will teach you how to do it and look cool at the same time! No try-outs. Get cleared and you're on the team! (Hedderson)

ATTENTION SENIORS: Directions to Seniors for TOMORROW, Thursday, June 5, 2008

1. Report to the area in front of the Gym by 11:00 AM.
2. Wear your cap and gown over appropriate school clothing.
3. Line up in two, single-file lines to enter the Gym.
4. You do not have to attend school prior to 11:00 AM on June 5 unless you have a commitment to an individual teacher/class.
5. Be prepared to remain on campus at the end of the assembly to follow the procedure for picking up your Senior Clearance form. Once you have
signed for your Senior Clearance form, you must leave campus.

Enjoy the assembly as we gather to acknowledge achievements of Hilltop's outstanding students.

LANCERS: There are still some items remaining that were left at the prom. Please see Dr. Lawlor if you are able to identify and claim these items. (Lawlor)

JUNIORS - Class of 2009: As per the district office Community Service handbook and the Hilltop High handbook, your 30 hours of community service are to be completed at the end of your junior year. The hours are to be turned in to your U.S. History teacher, who will enter them on the scan sheets provided with grades at the end of this semester.

If you do not have your hours completed by the end of this year, do your best to complete them over the summer and have the forms ready for your first semester Gov/Econ teacher next year. They will be entered on the scan sheets provided with grades at the end of the semester.

If you do not have your hours completed by the end of the first semester next year, be aware that there will not be another community hours scan sheet until the second six week grade report of the second semester.

There will be no other opportunities provided to enter your hours in the computer next year. Please plan accordingly.

GIRL TENNIS PLAYERS: There will be an informative meeting at the beginning of lunch TOMORROW, Thursday, June 5th regarding the tennis practice schedule. (Gentry)

MISSING RING: If anyone found a silver ring with a light blue diamond shaped pear, please return it to Ms. Williams in the Main Office. The ring might have been lost in the 1400 girl’s bathroom. The ring has a lot of sentimental value and there is a reward being offered. (S. Williams)

STUDENT SECTION: Attention all swim and dive members, if you still have a team parka or team bag still checked out please turn them in immediately to room 803. GO LANCERS!!! (Salts)

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you are looking for a third or fourth year science elective, please consider taking Marine Biology. This is a lab-based course that focuses on marine environmental issues and marine species. There are several optional field experiences that accompany the course. Remember, most 4-year universities (UC, CSU, private) suggest taking 3 or 4 years of lab-based science. You must have completed Biology to enroll. Please see your counselor this week if you are interested in enrolling. (Woodard)

LANCERS: If you are taking the SAT this Saturday you must have a valid I.D (driver’s license or student I.D.). NO I.D. NO TEST. Must be here by 7:45AM at the latest. If you have any questions for the SAT see www.collegeboard.com (McSwain)

ECOLOGY CLUB MEMBERS: We will have our last meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, June 5th during lunch in room 1401. (McSwain)

LANCERS: There will be a meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, June 5th during lunch in room 406 for students taking AP U.S. History next year. Summer assignment will be given out at this time. Please plan to attend. (Holmes)

JUNIORS- Class of 2009 - Senior Photos - You will be receiving a post card from Chula Vista Photo very shortly with your photo appointment date. Please plan to meet this appointment as they have many schools that they take senior photos for. If you know that you are going to be gone sometime over the summer, please call them right away and make arrangements to have your appointment when you are here. Chula Vista Photo provides the outfit to wear in the photo. All you need to worry about is hair and (girls) makeup. Be aware that Chula Vista Photo and Hilltop High have an agreement as to what will not be allowed in the photos. You may have the extras in those you wish to purchase, but the one for the yearbook will be of the formal setting.

Summer Pictures - Every year the yearbook staff asks for special summer photos. This year they are asking you again. Please send that special summer photo to hhs00273@netscape.net. We will remind you once in the fall. If we do not have a collection of photos this coming year, by the second week of school, we will not have those pages in your yearbook. Help us make this next book, your book, another great one.

Finally - Next year is the 50th edition of the yearbook. It will be a special one. Plan ahead and purchase the senior package during orientation to insure that your get one of our "golden anniversary" editions.

2008/2009 AP students: Sophomores who plan to take AP Language and Comp next year: There is a MANDATORY lunchtime meeting in room 1207 TOMORROW, Thursday, June 5 to discuss the summer assignment.

*************SCHOLARSHIPS / COLLEGE************

JUNIORS: USD, University of San Diego is offering a 25-hour SAT Preparation Course! Classes will meet June 7 – July 19, 2008 on Saturday mornings: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. On-line registration, and a complete listing of schedules, is available at www.sandiego.edu/testprep. If you would like to enroll or have any questions, please call (619) 260-4579. (Di Stefano)

JUNIORS: If you have a 3.7GPA or above and are interested in attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo see Ms. Gerlack in the counseling center for their early decision admissions program. (Gerlack)

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Parents and students are invited to attend an educational conference at UCSD on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Learn about how to get to college, college life and how to obtain an advanced degree. You may register on line at: http://sea.ucsd.edu/comienza or call (858) 688-2371. (Di Stefano)
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