Wolf Call - May 2010

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6

WOLFCALL

W est Hi l ls High Sc hoo l P T SA New sle tter

Start Smart

County Curfew Reminder

No Phone Zone

2

● From the Office of the Vice Principal

3

● What Parents Should Know Before Renting a Limo

4

Grad Night Tickets

Senior Prom

Senior Breakfast

Senior Awards

5

● Multicultural Day 6

ASB 2010/2010

Class of 2011 Fundraiser

7

● Santee Fishing Derby

8

● Visual & Performing Arts

9

● Wolf Pack Afghans ● eScrip ● Important Dates

10

● PTSA President Message ● 2010/2011 Board

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● Join PTSA 12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE SD COUNTY OFFICE OF ED MESSAGE

May 2010 Dear Senior Parents,

As the school year comes to a close, your children will soon be celebrating prom and graduation. These are milestones in a teen's high school career.

As the San Diego County Office of Education Friday Night Live Coordinator, I join you in wishing these events will become joyous memories for your teens and for your family.

Out of concern for drinking and driving, many parents might be inclined to rent a limousine ("party bus"), and hotel rooms. These scenarios have led to negative consequences.

As a service to students and their families, the San Diego County Friday Night Live Partnership has joined other Prevention Programs to provide resources for parents about this important topic.

Please see the “Live 2 Graduate” flyer, "What Parents Should Know Before Rent-ing a Limo" on page 4 of this newsletter. And for more information on the “Live 2 Graduate” campaign, log on to www.live2graduate.com. Eric Maserang San Diego County Office of Education Friday Night Live Coordinator

May 2010

http://www.live2graduate.com

WO L F C A L L V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 6

DAILY BULLETINS

Check the West Hills Wolfpack HOME page frequently to keep up to date

on daily 3rd period PA announcements & Friday’s Pack TV.

www.wolfpack.guhsd.net

everychild. onevoice.

On Wednesday evening, May 26th, the

Grossmont Union High School District presented

A driver safety education class designed to keep new

drivers safe on the road. About 120 people showed up for

the informative, and sometimes riveting program.

To learn how you can attend with your new or future

licensed driver, age 15-19 years old, please contact the

California Highway Patrol at 619-220-5492.

SANTEE CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO ADOPT COUNTY’S NEW 10 PM CURFEW

In keeping with last month’s new law requiring minors (under 18) in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County

to be home between the hours of 10pm and 5am, the Santee City Council voted recently to make Santee’s curfew law consistent with the county’s. Santee Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris

May said the change will help eliminate confusion.

The change will need to be ratified at the next meeting, but the law is on track to take effect in mid-June.

West Hills High School

Karen Fleck PTSA President

619-562-2142 or [email protected]

West Hills High School 8765 Mast Boulevard * Santee, CA 92071

619-956-0400 * www.wolfpack.guhsd.net

West Hills High School PTSA is a member of:

Foothills Council of PTAs (GUHSD PTSA’s)

www.foothillscouncil.org

Ninth District PTA (San Diego/Imperial Co.)

www.ninthdistrictpta.org

California State PTA * www.capta.org

National PTA * www.pta.org

The pledge to not use the phone while driving can

be found online at Oprah.com/NoPhoneZone,

or text NPZ to 30644, but not while you’re driving!

Studies show that the safest course of action is to

avoid using your phone while driving.


Summer School There will be one session of summer school held from June 28 to July 16 from 7:30am to 12:30pm. Stu-dents who do not pass a class will not have the opportunity to retake the same class during the regular school year. They will need to attend summer school for make up. Check with your student’s counselor for more information.

Parent Portal We continue to be the #1 school in the district in parent portal use. Please contact the VP office or the Counseling office for your ID and Password to log on. Important information includes transcript and atten-dance.

Attendance and Behavior

As we move toward the end of the year, students may be tempted to relax in anticipation of summer. Please emphasize to your student that the academic year continues until finals are completed and that the expectations for student behavior remain consistent throughout the year. Students who have excessive tar-dies and truancies will be placed on LOP (Loss of Privilege) which will affect prom attendance and the date they receive their yearbook.

Programming and Registration

Selection of classes for the fall has been completed and we are building the master schedule for next year. Changes in classes cannot be considered once the schedule is built. If you have concerns over the courses you and your student have selected, contact your student’s counselor immediately. It is very important to note that most 9th and 10th grade students will be programmed periods 2 through 7.

If you have not returned your registration packet please do so as soon as possible. Your student will have the last selection of electives if the registration packet is not turned in. If you know that your 9th through 11th grade student will not be attending West Hills next fall, please contact the Counseling Secretary at 956-0439.

Dress Code

Please carefully read the dress code in the student handbook as the dress code is being revised for the fall and will be updated before the end of the school year. The dress code is subject to change at any time and changes will soon be reflected on the website document.

Star Testing

Star testing concluded on Friday, May 22. Thank you to all parents for adjusting to the schedule change and helping your students arrive to school on time. We are now resuming our regular schedule with Collabora-tion day each Monday

From the Office of the Vice Principal

Make “West Hills HS Wolf Pack” your friend on Facebook today!


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Senior Awards

wednesday, june 16th

6:30pm in the theater

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Senior Breakfast

tuesday, june 22nd

8am in the foyer

(Bring student ID for

admittance)

graduation rehearsal

immediately following

SENIORS

Prom noun a formal dance, esp. one held by a high school or college

class at the end of an academic year. Origin: 1890–95, Americanism

Prom noun a June 4th, 2010 event for West Hills High School sen-

iors and their guests*. 8pm-12 midnight at the beautiful US Grant Hotel.

Prom Bids: Available for $80

until May 26th.

Guests: Seniors bringing outside

guests must have previously approved guest pass.

Parking: 4th Street hotel

entrance—$12; Street parking After 6pm—no charge.


Congratulations to the WHHS 2010/2011 Student Senate

Sarah Pishny, President

Haley Kremensky, Vice President

Allana Sabio, Treasurer

Marcia Maes, Secretary

Ben Schuster • Lindsey Stewart, Commissioners of Student Affairs

Trevor Landis • Nino LaRussa, Commissioners of Elections

Dylan Wright, Commissioner of Sales

Jenn Penn, Historian

Jessica Power • Conner Richards, Commissioners of Spirit

Alex Acosta, Commissioner of Technology

Brooke Pies, Commissioner of Publicity

Jarrett Dale, Commissioner of Athletics

Lizzie Baumeister • Courtney Wienckowski, Commissioners of Assemblies

Christy Dodd • Courtney Melanson, Commissioners of Human Relations

Katie Breslin • Halle Plante, Commissioners of Community Service

A.S.B. NEWS

West Hills Mission Statement The mission of West Hills High

School is to graduate critical

thinkers and problem-solvers who

contribute positively to society as

productive, responsible citizens.


VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

Congratulations to the students of Mr. Lorentz’s

advanced guitar and string orchestra

classes, who both earned superior ratings during their recent Carnival sail-tour. Students performed for cruise line guests aboard the Carnival Elation April 19th through 23rd.

WHHS student musicians attended a clinic with none other than Andy King, orchestra director at Purdue University. King adjudicated and worked with both the guitar and the string orchestra groups. King's own university groups have performed at Carnegie Hall and have also toured in Russia.

According to Mr. Lorentz, it was a wonderful experience for all.

West Hills High School Band and Color Guard welcome new director, Mrs. Courtney Pate

West Hills High School Choir proudly presents their Annual Spring Concert

Thursday, June 3rd 7:00 pm

Bob Guess Performing Arts Theater $8 Adults / $6 Students


May 27 Thur Site Council Meeting—3pm (Room SS-11) May 28 Fri Multicultural Fair (WHHS Gym) June 4 Fri Senior Prom—8pm-midnight (U.S. Grant) June 16 Wed Senior Awards Ceremony—6:30pm Theater) June 18, 21 & 22 Fri/Mon/Tue Final Exams June 22 Tues Last Day of 2009/2010 School Year June 22 Tues Senior Breakfast / Graduation Practice June 23 Wed Class of 2010 Graduation (WHHS Stadium) June 23 Wed Grad Night @ Knott’s Berry Farm—7:30pm (Foyer) June 28 Mon First Day of Summer School July 16 Fri Last Day of Summer School September 7 Tue 1st Day of 2010/2011 School Year

IMPORTANT DATES

Make A Difference - Sign Up Today!

It’s Free It’s Easy It’s Powerful

Visit www.eScrip.com and register your Vons Club and/or credit/debit cards.

West Hills High School PTSA’s group number is

500000-714.

You can designate up to 3 groups to support

This is the WHHS PTSA’s main form of fundraising. It costs you nothing and all the

money goes back to WHHS students.

Exclusively from

the West Hills

High School PTSA

› 100% Cotton Afghans

› $40 each—cash or check

› Soft, warm and sturdy fabric

› Enclosed in zippered pouch

› Measures 4 feet x 5-1/2 feet

› Royal Blue, Silver & Black

If you would like to purchase a blanket, please contact

Cecilia Chancery (619) 743-5680 or [email protected].

Blankets are also available at the finance office

and other major school & sporting events.

Supplies are limited.



Thank you WHHS PTSA volunteers! PTSA volunteers have put in literally hundreds of hours during the past month and I want to thank each of you for your contribution. Most recently was our Staff Appreciation Week. Through your generous donations, we were able to provide 5 days worth of treats for the 145+ staff members at WHHS, including a $5 gift card for each staff member, snacks, fruit or bagels each morning, and an Italian lunch on Wednesday. Thank you to Pat & Oscars for the free breadsticks and Einstein's for the free bagels for our staff. They were all very appreciative and the PTSA board was proud to be able to say that the love was from literally HUNDREDS of parents who brought in do-nations and baked goodies on their behalf. In addition to that week, volunteers have spent countless hours stuffing registration packets for next year, accepting registration packets for next year and then separating those packets back out so that we can be ready for the 2010-2011 school year. Volunteers helped with the Pride of the Pack picnic as well. Thank you to all - there will be more opportunities for those who would like to volunteer more in the future! Karen Fleck President WHHS PTSA

PTSA NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHHS PTSA 2010/2011 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Marybeth Meek

1st VP Programs: Rita Goldsby

2nd VP Membership: Karen Fleck

3rd VP Grad Night: OPEN

4th VP Ways & Means: Cecilia Chancery

Secretary: Jeanne Behrendt

Treasurer: Kyris Goularte

Auditor: Dianne Brown

Parliamentarian: Rebecca Schoonover

Historian: Suad Kashou

GET A JUMP START ON 2010/2011 JOIN OR RENEW YOUR WHHS PTSA MEMBERSHIP TODAY

West Hills High School

Why Join? West Hills Parent Teacher Student Association is dedicated to the education, health, safety, and well-being of our youth. Our PTSA board is committed to encouraging parent involvement and continuing to improve communication between the school and home. Supporting these efforts through your membership helps us to fund student programs, provide parent education opportunities, award scholarships for seniors, and much more. In order to accomplish this we ask for your support and volunteerism. Just one hour can make a huge difference to our teachers, students and parents. Communication is key to a successful program, for current parent and PTSA information, please view the WHHS web site: http://wolfpack.guhsd.net/ and click on PTSA.

All WHHS students and families are encouraged to join! Seniors: WHHS PTSA membership is required by December 31 in order to apply for PTSA Senior Scholarships

1. Student Name:________________________________________________ Grad Year________________ 2. Student Name:________________________________________________ Grad Year________________ 3. Student Name:________________________________________________ Grad Year________________

Member Name___________________________________________________________ {Circle one: Student / Adult}

Address _______________________________________________ City_____________________ Zip ______________

Home Phone No.______________________________________ Cell No.______________________________________

Email Address: (for newsletters & volunteer opportunities)___________________________________________________________


Address _______________________________________________ City_____________________ Zip ______________




Address _______________________________________________ City_____________________ Zip ______________



Please fill out this form and return with payment to the school office. Include cash or check payable to: WHHS PTSA. $7.00 (one member) $14.00 (two members) $20.00 (Family-three members) $27.00 (Family-four members)

Donations are also appreciated, and they’re tax deductible.

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________

Please contact my business about donating goods/services/resources. Business contact info: ______________________________

Thank you for supporting West Hills PTSA!


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