BRUIN COUNTRY Newsletter from PTSA
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Swine Flu Preparedness
SCUSD and Santa Clara HS want to work with families to keep our students safe from the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine Flu. The best ways to stay safe are to stay informed and to keep up good sanitary practices, such as washing hands regularly. Attached is the most recent update from the SC Public Health Departement. H1N1 Flu Update - English H1N1 Flu Update - Spanish H1N1 Flu Update - Vietnamese
SCHS Webstore
The Webstore is our on-line version of the student store, where parents and students can securely buy ASB cards, Yearbooks, PE Clothes, Dance tickets, and other SC gear from home.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
If you are or know of an alum with news to celebrate, send an email with a picture and we may be able to feature you in our Alumni Spotlight.
Club Faire
Over 40 student clubs took part in SCHS's annual start-of-year Club Faire, a time for our clubs to get the word out about their club, recruit new members, and make a little money selling food and other goodies. SCHS usually hosts three Club Faires per year, the others being for Holiday in the Quad in December and Diversity Week in either March or April.
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Schedule for November 9-13
Due to Veteran's Day and the upcoming Renaissance Rally, the schedule for November 9-13 will be as follows: Monday 11/9 | Tuesday 11/10 | Wednesday 11/11 | Thursday 11/12 | Friday 11/13 | Regular bell schedule | Normal schedule for Wednesday 1) 7:30-8:54 2) 9:00-10:24 4) 10:34-12:03 Lunch 6) 12:44-2:08 | Veteran's Day NO SCHOOL | Normal schedule for Thursday 3) 10:00-11:29 Lunch 5) 12:10-1:34 7) 1:40-3:04 | Rally Schedule 1) 7:38-8:20 2) 8:26-9:08 3) 9:14-9:56 4) 10:02-10:49 Rally Lunch 5) 12:38-1:20 6) 1:26-2:08 7) 2:14-2:56 |
News
Annual Poinsettia Sale!
Beautiful florist-quality poinsettias in 6 wrapped pots only $10 each - sales benefit the SCHS Music Program. Orders accepted at the office through November 13 and at the SCHS Craft Fair November 14 and 15. See attachedorder formfor details!
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Posted by: Karen Hovey
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Published: 11/6/09
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 Weekly Calendar
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Posted by: Patrice Anderson
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Published: 11/6/09
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 Monday Morning Announcements
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Posted by: Patrice Anderson
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Published: 11/6/09
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State Superintendent O'Connell visits SCHS
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell visited SCHS on Wednesday, 9/30/09, while in town from Sacramento. During his time, he visited a CAHSEE Math Prep class, a CISCO computer class, and senior AVID class, in which he participated in a lively discussion of the merits of the CAHSEE test with AVID students.
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Today's Random Fact
Approximately 900 millions trees per year are cut down to make the raw materials needed for American pulp mills and paper.
SCHS Halloween
SCHS enjoyed Halloween a day early this year, but we continued with our lunchtime costume contest. Prizes were given out to the scariest, funniest, most creative, and best group outfits. Thanks to all who made the day a fun one.
Homecoming 2009
The Homecoming Week has concluded. Congratulations to the whole Homecoming Court, particularly Queen Laura Moreno and King Jacob Davis. The Senior class won the overall competition, taking #1 in floats, rally poster, and spirit stick. Juniors placed first in hall decorating and video skit. The Sophomore and Freshman class ended in a tie for 3rd place. Most importantly, many, many of our students, parents, teachers, and alumni took part in our fun activities and watched an exciting football game.
AED Project Salutes Heroes and Survivors
Rescuers and survivors in cases of sudden cardiac arrest were honored at the Santa Clara / Wilcox football game on Friday. Guests included firefighters, police officers, survivors, rescuers and their families. The event was part of an ongoing joint effort between Wilcox, Santa Clara, and the community to raise $84,000 to put an Automatic External Defribulator (AED) in every SCUSD school.
Students Win Trivia Smackdown
The 2nd annual SCHS Student vs Teacher Trivia Smackdown was won by the students, evening the score after the teachers win last year. The event is hosted by the Student/Staff Camaraderie Focus Group and features students answering academic questions while teachers answer current pop culture questions.
Fall Sports Lunch Rally
The six SCHS fall sports teams were recognized in the quad during lunch for their efforts. The teams were Girls Volleyball, Football, Girls Tennis, Boys Waterpolo, Girls Waterpolo, and Cross Country. Athletes from each team participated in a number of fun games before a crowd of about 800 students.
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