HELIX CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, September 10, 2010 – “B” Day
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday.......................... Boys Football vs. Sante Fe Christian – Home............ V 4:30 Var 7:00 p.m.
Saturday........................ Girls JV Field Hockey Serra Tournament......................................... TBA
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: In matter of style, swim with the current;
In matters of principle, stand like a rock –Thomas Jefferson
STUDENT SECTION
Practice SAT/ACT Results- If you were unable to attend the meeting on 9/9 to pick up the results from August 28th, they are available in room 201. Students can stop by before school, after school, at lunch or at break to pick up the results. KI
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Class ring packets are available now in the Library and the front office. Pick up a packet and check out the new and classic styles of class rings available for the classes of 2011 and 2012. MB
Need community service hours? Help clean up the stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11th at 8am. Must sign in with Mrs. Irving and have student ID to get community service hours.
REMINDER TO ALL SENIORS! Boyd Anderson is taking the Class of 2011 pictures!
The sitting for the picture is free and must be done by them to be in the yearbook.
YEARBOOK needs Seniors to send in:
- A BABY PICTURE
- A CURRENT PICTURE
- 50 WORDS OR LESS OF YOUR MEMORIES AT HELIX.
This is free to all seniors. Please have them emailed to jcook@helixcharter.net we would like everything to be emailed, thanks
ASPIRE CLASSES:
Fri: Aspire Improv Comedy Club 3-4 rm 530
CLUB & SPORTS MEETINGS
SADD CLUB: (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club will be held FRIDAY at lunch in room 150. We have lots of great activities planned for the upcoming school year. Newcomers are always welcome. CT
CLASSIC EDITION BOOK CLUB: Come visit Classic Edition Book Club! If you love reading and are interested in some of the most memorable authors ever, then come join us, Wednesdays, during lunch, in the back of the library! CP
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
(See Mrs. Cech in Room 201 for more information)
Cuyamaca College Ambassador will be in the Career Center the first and second Tuesday of every month. Sign up in 201 to see them.
WOULD YOU GO AGAINST THE CROWD TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT? If yes and you are a Senior planning to attend college and would like to win up to $10,000, apply for the John Kennedy Foundation scholarship in the Career Center, deadline Jan. 8, 2011.
CAL SOAP presents Senior Jumpstart Conference on Saturday, Sept. 18th 9:00 -1:00 pm at Madison HS. Completing College Applications, Simplify Financial Aid, College planning, & Career planning. Admission & Parking are FREE! Pre register for guaranteed seating…Pick up RSVP forms in the Career Center.
SD County is looking for High School Poll workers you can receive 15-19 hours of community service credits and/or a small stipend additional stipend for bilingual. Deadline to sign up Sept 15th. Pick up application in the Career Center.
Be sure to stop by the newly started pavers at the N.W. end of the Library, there will be more coming. Start thinking of what you want to put on a paver to remember you and your time here at Helix. To participate pick up an application from Jim Arnaiz or Rosie Cech in the Career Center. Thank you, Jim Arnaiz
REMINDERS! Notre Dame in town on Monday, Sept. 13th at St. Augustines HS & on the 14th at Cathedral HS
MIT reps. in town on Thursday, Sept. 23rd at Qualcomm
Grossmont District Special for $139 Reiss SAT seminars at Valhalla starting Sept. 28th
Flyers with information are available in the Career Center
Emerson College representatives will be in San Diego on Monday, October 18th 7:00-9:00pm at the SD Marriott La Jolla, if interested RSVP is needed & info is available in the Career Center.
Reiss SAT Seminars at Valhalla are open to Schools in the Grossmont District At only $139 starting Tuesday, September 28th. Limited seating…application info in the Career Center.
Christermon Scholarship is offered to Seniors who will be attending a 4 yr. college or transferring from a community college to a 4yr college. Must have a 3.0+, essay & a parent or grandparent working in an industry that has a liquor license (restaurant, grocery store, airline etc) Deadline Feb. 1st.
The Prudential Spirit of community Scholarship is now available to 9-12 graders who have made a difference in our community with leadership & service. You may win a $1,000 & a trip to Washington, DC. Deadline November 1st.
University of Notre Dame representative will be in the San Diego area on Monday, Sept. 13th at 7:00pm at St. Augustine High School, Rm. 315.
Students & parents welcome.
FACULTY SECTION
Just another reminder to provide your Parking tag information to Earline Room 125.
Parking tags- Campus Security will be checking for parking tags in the school lots starting Wednesday. If you do not have a tag stop by Room 125 with the following information- License plate, Year, Color, Make and Model of car or truck. Also please make sure that the tag number can be seen from your rear view mirror. KJ
Grossmont Schools Federal Credit Union: Please mark your calendar. GHSFCU will be in the staff lunchroom (235) Wednesday, September 15, 2010 during lunch 12:13 – 12:45.
Open an account with checking with direct deposit or $500 deduction and receive a $10 STARBUCKS gift card as their compliment.
PARENT SECTION
DATES TO REMEMBER:
October 7 & 8 - Final Exam Schedule - Minimum Day Schedule
October 11 - No School
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 12 - No School
November 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 16 & 17 - Final Exam Schedule
December 20th - January 4 - Winter Break
HELIX FOUNDATION SCRIP WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY FROM 7 – 8 A.M. IN THE FRONT OFFICE. ALSO SCRIP WILL BE AVAILABLE TUESDAY EVENINGS AT THE “COFFEY HOUSE”, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., 4716 Maple Ave, in La Mesa. 469-5620. Great birthday, wedding, or holiday gifts. Why not buy scrip? Scrip is used just like gift certificates and it is a great way to earn money to help students pay for school activities. FREE MONEY FOR SPORTS OR HIGH SCHOOL EXPENSES! If you have any questions call, Camille Coffey.
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