NEW SCHEDULES
The first day of the new semester, Tuesday, Jan. 26, is an A day. When students return on
Tuesday, go to your first semester A2 class (even if you think you will not be continuing
with that class in the second semester) to pick up your new schedule. First period classes
will meet as usual.

OLD TARDIES STILL COUNT
Vice Principal Ron Mehuron reminds students and parents that the Soquel High 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. Totals will continue to accrue from
their current status through the end of the current school year.

IMPORTANT DATES

• E-Waste Collection Drive - Sat. Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in lower parking lot by softball field
• Soquel Sport Foundation meeting -- Mon., Feb. 1, 6:30-8 p.m., 2425 Porter St #14.
• Soquel High Fund meeting --   Wed., Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Library
• Soquel Music Foundation Pancake Breakfast -- Sat., Feb. 6, 7-11 a.m. in the multipurpose room.
• Winter Formal -- Friday, Feb. 19, at the Cocoanut Grove.

SOCCER FUNDRAISER

The Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams are holding a fundraiser at Little Tampico in Soquel on
Main Street on Monday, Jan. 25. Between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., 15 percent of your dining bill
goes to Soquel Soccer. Support our teams and enjoy a dinner out.

ATHLETIC PACKET
The necessary paperwork for any Soquel High athlete to participate in sports is now online
on the Soquel High new and improved website.  Please go to our website
(http://soquelhs.net/home/) to check it out and download your forms.  All forms need to be
filled out in full and please make sure parent/guardian and student sign in all necessary
spots.  All paperwork is due back to Stu Walters, AD.  Once the paperwork has been checked
your athlete will receive a clearance card to be given to the coach.  Athletes are not
allowed to participate in any practices until clearance has been given.

HUMANITIES ACADEMY NEWS
A list of students who have been accepted or are on the waiting list for the 9th 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.

HOME SPORTS
Wrestling -- Weds. Jan 27 vs. Scotts Valley @ 5:30 p.m.
Girls' Soccer -- Tues., Jan. 26 vs. Scotts Valley. JV @ 4 p.m., varsity @ 6 p.m.
Boys' Soccer -- Weds. Jan 27 vs. Scotts Valley. JV @ 4 p.m., varsity @ 6 p.m.  
Girls' basketball -- Thurs., Jan. 28 vs. Harbor. JV @ 4 p.m.
Boys' basketball -- Tues., Jan. 26 vs. Santa Cruz. JV @ 4 p.m., varsity @ 7 p.m. Thurs.,
Jan. 28 vs. Harbor. Freshmen @ 5:30 p.m.

FORMAL BID SALES STARTING
Got an ASB sticker? Want to go to the Winter Formal Feb. 19 at the Cocoanut Grove? You can
buy bids Jan. 27-29 for the special pre-sale prices of $35 single, $60 double or $85
triple. Prices increase the next week and sales start for those without ASB stickers.
Remember, only one guest per bid and their applications must be submitted to Tjoni by Feb.
9. All fines, fees and Saturday school must be cleared.

SOQUEL SPORTS FOUNDATION NEWS
WE NEED  BAGS -- putting out call for grocery paper bags for recycling efforts at bingo -
please drop off at SC Elks Lodge or call the Cutlers 465-1604.  THANK YOU!!

BINGO NEWS! Don't forget to come support your Knights! Tuesday, Jan. 26, the volunteer
group is Grad Night 2010! Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 6:15 p.m. and regular games
start at 6:30 p.m. at SC Elks Lodge 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz. BRING A FRIEND AND COME
PLAY!!

Upcoming vounteer groups:
2/2/10 - Cheer
2/9/10 - Boys' Golf

Earn more money @ bingo: join the soon-to-be ROTATING CORE bingo team. The CORE group has
been at just about every bingo since September 2008 and would like to get a break. Please
consider becoming part of CORE #2. We are working out the specifics of what the CORE #2
will be earning for their groups/teams. Call for details! We especially need at least two
callers!!! Call 465-1604!

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - Restrooms/Snack bar/Entrance project: Donations of
time/material/expertise needed! Call and let us know how you can help us! We are looking
for those interested in how the area turns out to join us. We are setting up a sub-
committee to review the plans, the ideas, and time-line. Want to review the plans or ask
questions, feel free to contact John David 831-332-2881.

How you can support Soquel High Knights:
* SaveMart/Nobhill Cards - we can mail to you - let us know.
* Get your Knights Visa Credit Card https://www.cardlabconnect.com/Soquel Knights
* AVON: 10-25 percent donated to your group or sport. Call for catalog 475-8884 or swing by
3180 Hardin Way in Soquel. Catalogs are by the mailbox. When placing your order, please
reference SHS and the group or team or program you want to support.

For more details on above items, go to www.soquesports.com or email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call John 332-2881, Sally 212-5399, Ken 212-5543 or
Kathy 475-8884.

E-WASTE RECYCLING FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the girls' softball team will collect anything
that at one time was plugged in or ran on batteries (no appliances please). All drop-offs
are free including monitors and televisions, working or not. Plus, all drops-offs benefit
the community, landfill space, and most of all our very own girls! Drop-off location will
be in the lower parking lot at school by the tennis courts and softball fields.

SOFTBALL RECRUITMENT UNDERWAY
Students interested in playing softball are encouraged to contact Coach Shawn Gallardo for
more information on how to join the team. Conditioning is underway through the end of
January and tryouts start Feb. 1. Coach Gallardo can be reached at 831-239-4548 or e-mail:
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MUSIC PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Soquel Music Foundation Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be Saturday, Feb. 6, from 7-
11 a.m.in the multipurpose room. Enjoy all-you-can eat pancakes for only $5 while the
choruses and bands provide entertainment.

GRADS RESERVE EARLY & SAVE
Grad Night is just around the corner and now is the time to reserve a space for your
graduating senior. This year's event is being held aboard one of Commodore's multi-
million-dollar yachts on San Francisco Bay the night of June 11. Buy early and save! The
price is $100 per person through Feb. 15. Ticket sales will be held in the quad during
morning break and during lunch on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Questions regarding
tickets please email Ginni Cutler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

BASEBALL CLINIC
Got a child in Little League? The Soquel High School Knights baseball players and coaches
will put on a clinic Saturday, Feb. 20, at the SHS varsity field. $25 per player includes
clinic, t-shirt, and goodie bag. T-Ball (age 5, 6, 7) 9-11 a.m., AA & AAA (age 8, 9) 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m., Majors (age 10, 11, 12) 2-4 p.m. Simultaneous mini coaches clinic for
Little League coaches and parents for $10. Register the day of the clinic. Any questions,
please contact Robert Zuniga This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 831-247-5234.

POSITIVE DISCIPLE CLASSES
Jane Weed-Pomerantz presents two special classes for parents on Positive Discipline.
All Ages: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 2–Mar. 23, $80
Teens: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.,  Feb. 4 – Mar. 25, $80

Parenting is one of the hardest challenges we face.  Our children look to us to model the
tools and skills that will help them succeed in their lives.  Positive Discipline offers
us:

• new ways to understand our children’s behavior
• an understanding of the behaviors we invite with our parenting styles and discipline methods
• options for better communication and ways to deal with strong feelings in compassionate ways
• ways to foster a sense of belonging and significance
• skills and tools for problem solving, looking for solutions, improving children’s sense of capability

Register in advance at Santa Cruz Adult School, 319 La Fonda Avenue in Santa Cruz.
Office open Mon-Thur, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Fridays. 429-3966. Classes will be held at 313
Swift Street in Room 5.