 11/21/2008 | Sierra High School Student Bulletin |
Message
Schedule's
REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY NOV. 21ST
Week of Nov. 24th - 28th No School
Character Message
CITIZENSHIP - Do your share to make your school and community better.
The Vision
The vision of SHS is to empower students to acquire positive academic, social and emotional skills in order to allow them to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.
Trivia
Brain Teaser
How much dirt would be in a hole 6 feet deep and 6 feet wide that has been dug with a square edged shovel?
Answer: None! No matter how big a hole is, it's still a hole: the absence of dirt.
Clubs
Band and Choir
Band and Choir students who would like to travel to Washington DC in 2010, see Mr. Hammarstrom or Mrs. Viss ASAP. There is a small deposit due immediately to hold a seat on that trip. There are still about 20 seats available for this springs trip to Disneyland.
Anime Club
Meeting Tue. Dec. 2nd after school in room 2 for about one hour.
Link Crew
There will be a short meeting on Tue. Dec. 2nd in room 77. We will be planning and discussing the upcoming Def Cram study session. Please attend!
Science Club
There will be a Christmas party in room 52 on Wed. Dec. 3rd.
SRO Corner
Miscellaneous
Saturday School
The next Saturday School will be held on December 6th from 8 to 12. Doors will be locked at 8, so do not be late. Dress code is enforced, along with no electronic items or any other disruptive devices. Phones are to be turned off. Please bring school work or a book to read.
Question of the Day
Questions asked on the High School Exit Exam and the STAR Test.
Thursday's question: What are the coordinates of the y=intercept of the line 8x - 10y = 40?
a) (0,-5)
b) (0,-4)
c) (4,0)
d) (5,0)
If the length of a rectangle is 3 units longer than the width, which expression represents the area of the rectangle?
a) x squared plus 3
b) x squared plus 3x
c) x squared plus 3x plus 3
d) x squared plus 6x plus 9
Star Cards
Students can earn up to five cards based on the following criteria from the 2008 STAR results, Score advanced, score proficient and any improvement. Students can use their cards to, clear 15 minutes of detention, apply 1 hour towards a Saturday School (Vice Principals only), homework/P.E. make-up/1 day late pass and 10 minute early lunch release on designated STAR Fridays.
STAR FRIDAYS -
Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, Mar. 13, Mar. 27, Apr. 17, Apr. 24, May 15, and May 29th.
Can Food Drive
FHA is having a can food drive for the month of November, bring can or boxed foods to room 35, 54 & 59.
Cafeteria Menu
"Wolf it Down" for the playoffs!
Playoff specials:
Monday - Nachos w/chili, jalapenos
Tuesday - Sub Sandwich
Wednesday - Cheeseburger w/chips
Thursday - Hot link sandwich w/chips
Friday - Pizza
Leadership will be selling Chili cheese potato wedges for $3 on Friday
*Regular daily choices available, also meal benefits apply
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Senior Hall of Fame, Club Pictures
On Friday, Dec. 5th the senior class, senior hall of fame, and club pictures will be taken. Seniors are to report to the gym following first period/second brunch. Leadership and Peer Resource pictures will be taken during their class period. As another option, you can take your own picture and submit it to us, however all pictures must be received by Dec. 10th.
Scholarship
Is your parent a teacher? This scholarship is for you. Applications are in the Counseling Center.
Scholarships
Deadlines
PLEASE SEE THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS. THERE ARE DEADLINES TO APPLY, SO DON'T WAIT!
12-1 SAE Engineering Scholarships, Varies
12-1 Frank H. Buck Scholarship, Unspecified
12-15 Metro PCS Community Scholars, $1000
College Presentation
Visitations at SHS for all interested students and parents-
Sign-ups are necessary with Paula in the Career Center.
ASVAB Test - Thurs. Dec. 5th at 7:30 (11th & 12th grade only)
Upcoming college workshops for any interested top academic students and parents. Some require reservations. Information in the Counseling Center.
Sports
Calendar of Events
Month of November
Nov. 24th - 28th Thanksgiving Break - No School