Daily Bulletin - November 12, 2009
Congratulations! To JOSUE LOPEZ, Hilltop’s Lancer of the Day!
Daily Bulletin #66 Thursday, November 12, 2009
STUDENT SECTION
SCHOOL WISDOM OF THE DAY: When you feel the excitement of a job well done, you rise above just working for money. (Radford)
STUDENTS: College bound seniors must apply to CSU’s & UC’s during October and November. During these months, we will proudly announce some of Hilltop’s finest college graduates! Today’s “Staff Spotlight” is Mr. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert attended San Jose State University. In order to be successful in college, Mr. Gilbert advises students to develop good study habits that will carry on throughout college. His most memorable experiences from college include serving his internship at Del Mar High School while completing his teaching credential at SJSU, making the Dean’s List for good grades, playing intramural sports and meeting new people. (Di Stefano)
STUDENTS: UCSD will host an Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA) which is free for students and will provide you with an opportunity to experience a bit of UCSD by interacting with potential mentors and resources. The conference will take place on Saturday, November 21st and the program is scheduled to be from 9:00 am to 6:00pm. The day will consist of a keynote speaker, an entertainment segment, interactive activities facilitated by UCSD students and workshops facilitated by students, staff and faculty. Workshops will cover a variety of topics such as, the college application process, the importance of higher education , financial aid, personal and cultural identity, social justice, API’s in the media, and much more. Also, transportation, meals and t-shirts will be provided for the high school students. Transportation will be provided that will pick up students at a pick-up point (pick-up will be at Chula Vista High School this year) around 7:30-8:00am to take them to the conference that begins at 9:00am. The bus would depart UCSD at 5:30pm and approximately arrive back at Chula Vista High School at 6:30pm. We can update you with the exact pick-up times as soon as we find out. Students, if you would like to participate in our high school conference, simply fill out the online registration form at: http://tinyurl.com/APSAHSCO9 Students you must also complete the waiver that I’ve attached to this email and any other necessary field trip forms. You have until 1 week before the event to register, which is Saturday, November 14th. Should you have any questions, please see Ms. Radford in Room 1408. (Radford)
ATTENTION INTERACT CLUB: There will be an important meeting today in Room 403 to discuss the Canned Food Drive and a possible Interact Fair. See you then! (Linan)
GIRLS INTERESTED IN WATER POLO: There will be a meeting on today, Thursday, after school, in Room 404. (Olsen)
LANCER BOYS: interested in playing baseball, we will have an important meeting today, Thursday, November 12th, in Room 1406 during lunch. Get their early to get a seat. (Gritts)
STUDENTS: This is a reminder that the parking lot in front of the school is reserved for faculty only. Please do not park there. (Linan)
BOY’S BASKETBALL: Tryouts (for all grade levels) will be held on Monday, November 16th at 3:00 pm in the gym. Be sure that you are cleared by the ASB before you try out. (Vallero)
BOY’S 9TH GRADE BASKETBALL: Tryouts will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 9:00 am in the gym. You must be cleared by ASB to tryout. (Vallero)
ATTENTION SENIORS: The Southwestern College Peer Advisor will be in the Counseling Center on Thursdays. If you have questions about SWC or need help filling out your application, please sign up to see her. The sign up sheet is located on the counter in the counseling Center. (Yamada)
BOY’S SOCCER: There will be a meeting for all students who are interested in participating this season at lunch today, Tuesday, November 10th in the GYM. The meeting should not take longer than 5 minutes so please come at the beginning of lunch. (Salts)
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tryouts will be held on Saturday, November 14th at noon in the gym. Be sure that you have turned in a completed packet to the ASB before that time or you won’t be able to try out. (Kracha)
FACULTY
FACULTY & STAFF: Please excuse the freshman Football team players and managers from Period 5 at 12:30 today, Thursday for their away game vs Bonita Vista. (Bishop)
PLC TIDBIT OF THE DAY: Formative assessment is an assessment FOR learning used to advance and not merely monitor each student’s learning. Formative assessments are used to ensure any student who experiences difficulty reaching or exceeding proficiency is given additional time and support as well as additional opportunities to demonstrate his or her learning. Formative assessments are also used to help students monitor their own progress toward an intended standard of proficiency. (Radford)
NUTRITION BREAK SUPERVISION
November 2nd – November 25th
1. Mr. Groff 5. Ms. Weilersbacher 9.Ms. Scofield
2. Ms. Sherman 6. Mr. Jenkins 10. Ms. Sterns
3. Mr. Hart 7. Mr. Hedderson 11. Ms. Olsen
4. Mr. McAuley 8. Mr. Gritts 12. Mr. Nascimento