GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome Back – We are starting the Second Semester today Tuesday 1/26 with an A day.

New Schedules – They can be picked up in your First Semester A2 class at 8:40a (even if you think you will not be continuing with that class in the new Second Semester).  First period classes will meet as usual.

Need something special to start your day?  Come on down to the Blue & Gold Café in Room 203.  Open all week during 1^st Period and Brunch.

Remember – Our Attendance policy states that the number of unexcused tardies and unexcused absences does not revert back to “zero” at the start of the new Second Semester.  Your totals will continue to accrue from their current status through the end of the current school year.

Winter Formal – Non-student guest applications are now available in the Front Office (the pink forms on the far right at the back wall next to the Knight!).  February 10th will be the last day to turn them in.  Complete BOTH sides and please return them to Tjoni during Break in the Security Office as soon as possible in order to get the cheapest pricing on your bids.  Remember, too, to complete your Saturday School and/or Detention hours, pay all your Library, Athletic, or other outstanding fees so that you do not appear on any of the Exclusion Lists.

Saturday School –  We will now be back to the regular schedule, so be sure to attend at the usual time and in the usual place (8:30a-12:30p in the Library on Saturday).

Front Office Aides – Anyone interested in helping out in the Front Office, there are still a few openings left…specifically all A-day periods AND B6.  If you have good attendance, no behavior referrals, and grades of As and Bs only, please stop by and see Cheryl.  She’d love to have you sign up.

Electronic Devices – Students, please do not use electronic devices during class time.  If you have an electronic device confiscated by a school official, you must make an appointment for a parent/student conference with an Administrator before it is returned.

IF you HAVE to bring your electronic devices to school, please keep them in a secure place.  Electronic devices are stolen every day, and many of these can be avoided if you take some extra precautions in securing them.  Better yet, leave them at home.

Skateboarders – Now that lockers have been distributed, there is no reason for skateboarding on campus!!

Infinite Campus – Make sure you are checking Infinite Campus for your attendance.  If you neglect to check it, you will be unable to make corrections after three days, and you will have to live with the outcome.  See Ms. Britton or Mr. LaBarre in the Library if you need help with your account.

PSAT Scores – Are now in.  Please come to the Counseling Office at Brunch or Lunch to get your results!

GRADUATES – If you have not yet placed your orders for caps & gowns with Herff Jones, please do so at your earliest convenience as prices could go up.  FYI – Brochures were mailed home, but we have extras in the Front Office AND the Attendance Office if you need one.  It is also advised to send your orders Certified Mail for guarantee delivery.

Grad Night – Tickets will be going on sale each first and third Friday during Brunch and Lunch by the circle out front.  Don’t delay.

Transcripts – Donations for supplies regarding transcripts as of January 1, 2010 will be as follows for current students:  $1 for the Registrar to send each official transcript and $.50 to make an official transcript to pick up.  For former students all costs will be $5.

Job Opportunity – Those of you wanting to work at The Boardwalk, come into the Front Office and pick up an application.  We have a few still left.  You may also download one from their website.  It’s fun, it’s exciting, and lots of Soquel High students work there.

Humanities Academy – The “Accepted” and “Waiting List” for the 9^th grade Humanities Academy is posted in the Front Office and on the door of Rm. 114.  More students from the “Wait List” may be granted “Acceptance” into the Academy after Finals.

Sports

Spring Sports – All athletes…Practice/Tryouts start February 1, 2010.  You must have a physical exam and your paperwork complete BEFORE you can participate.  See the website for the paperwork.  Turn all paperwork into Mr. Walters at Lunch in the Gym the week of Jan 25, 2010.

Baseball – January workouts will be Monday through Thursday from 3-4:30p on the Varsity Field.  We look forward to seeing you!