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February 9, 2015
Hanford High School is hosting a free SAT Practice Test to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
students that sign up in the main office. The free test is sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center.
The Practice SAT test will start at 9 AM on February 16th in the Hanford High School
Commons. Again the test is free, yet you still must sign up in the main office with Mrs. Hammitt
by Friday, February 13th.
Grinovations, a mobile dental clinic, will be at Hanford High School on February 12th. Please return the
permission slip (included in your student's report card) to Hanford's main office if you would like your
student to participate in this. Please contact Melanie Cushing 967-6142 with questions.
This is a free mobile dental clinic, available to all students regardless of ability to pay or insurance.
On Tuesday February 17th, there will be a dress swap in the commons at 6 pm until 8 pm. Come to buy,
sell, or swap dresses for prom. Feel free to bring your mom. Formal dresses only please.
Contact Marissa Savitch or Ellie Mendoza for any questions.
Running Start information night for students & parents is February 24, 2015 at 6 pm in the HHS
auditorium
Hanford High School will be hosting a Red Cross Blood drive on Monday February 23rd. We have a new
goal of 80 units, higher than any previous drive at HHS. We have faith you can make this a great
success! NHS students will be visiting classes on Monday and Tuesday this week to talk about the blood
drive and hand out parent permission packets. Packets will also be available at lunch Wednesday through
Friday. Once packets are signed, students can reserve a place at the blood drive during lunch at the
tables. Thanks Falcons for your great support and life-saving donations!
Teens for Jeans:
This week (February 9-13) is the last week to bring in lightly worn jeans to your third period class. The
jeans that are collected will be donated to homeless teens. Jeans can be colored or have rips as long as
they were purchased like that. The third hour that collects the most jeans will receive a pizza party!
It's that time of year again for the Hanford and Richland talent show.
The talent show will be on February 12 @ 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30) in Richland High School's
auditorium.
Admission will be $3.00 w/ASB $5.00 w/out ASB
Performers for the talent show need to be at rehearsals Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February
11 at 6 PM at the RHS auditorium and 5:30 pm the day of the talent show February 12
TUTORING/HOMEWORK HELP
Tuesday and Thursday from
2:30—3:30 p.m. in Room 1537
Friday from 1:30—2:30 p.m. in Room 1406 (Library)
PE Makeups in the Fitness Lab
If you need help with your academic subjects or need a place to do homework, please use this
free service courtesy of the HHS Key club members. This program will continue throughout the
school year.
SPORTS
FALCON FRIDAYS!!!
Every Friday is Falcon Friday!!! Purple and Gold is the color to wear. Deck yourself out in all the Purple
and Gold you can find.
CLUB INFORMATION
The Gamers Club will be held on Friday’s in Mrs. T. Smith’s Room 2205 from 1:30-3:00 PM
Gaming systems will be available for use.
Joining requires students to have an ASB membership and a turned in parental consent form.
Students looking to join can get consent forms from Mrs. Tara Smith.
The Knitting Club will be held on Wednesday’s in Ms. Swanson’s Room 1405 from 2:30-3:30. If you want
to learn to knit or crochet stop by and check it out. There’s no fee to join.
Ping pong club will be meeting on Tuesday's after school at 2:30 in the falcon gym (behind the
bleachers). We will be meet for 30 minutes.
DECA club meetings are held every Wednesday in Mrs. Shively's room 1202.
RECYCLE CLUB
Recycle Club meets on Fridays directly after school. It only takes half an hour of your time, and it's really
beneficial to our school. If you are interested, we meet in Mrs. Stordeur's room at 1:30PM
Parents can also help HHS Recycle Club by purchasing supplies or recycling ink cartridges at Staples.
Just give the cashier the school’s telephone number, 509-967-6500, and Recycle Club will receive credit.
So far with our credit, we have been able to purchase blue recycle containers.
Last year we recycled over 125,000 lbs of material!!
Engineering Club is for all students interested in Robotics, programming, circuitry, business, and
whatever other engineering activities you want to do. Students are free to come even if they have
absolutely no engineering knowledge or experience!
Engineering Club meets on Thursday nights @ 6:30 in Mrs. Stordeur’s room #2610. We learn about
robotics, programming and other cool electronics.
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to
provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Key Club meets every Monday night @ 7:00 in the HHS Commons. Membership fee is $15.00
Knowledge Bowl meets on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM in Mr. Wilsons Room (2013). Come test your wits
and learn new information in a friendly yet competitive setting. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on
experience.
ECOLOGY CLUB
Ecology Club meets every Wednesday at 2:30 PM in Mr. Johns' classroom #2613.
It's a lot of fun if you're not afraid to get down and dirty!
It's never too late to join, so come hang out at Ecology Club
JSA stands for Junior State of America and is a nationwide organization that provides an avenue for
teens to debate and discuss government and politics. It's a great way to learn more about our government
and become a better public speaker. Come check it out!
JSA meets every other Monday in Ms. McKee’s Room #2007 @ 2:30 PM
International Club meets every Tuesday after school in Mrs. McKee's room 2007. All students welcome to
attend! Come meet the foreign exchange students and learn about different cultures!
International Club Valentines movie night is this Tuesday, Feb. 10
French Club meets the first Wednesday of every month during both lunches in Madame Sant's room
We meet every Monday from 2:35 to 3:30 PM, at Mrs. Moursund's room, 1537.
SCIENCE BOWL
Science Bowl meets in Mr. Palmer's room #1610 on Tuesday’s @ 2:30
BUDDY CLUB
Buddy Club is a fun club that unites students with and without disabilities. Come to learn more of what it is
all about. There is no fee to join the club. Buddy Club held is every Friday during both lunches in Mr.
Manka's room, room 1532.
Buddy Club is a fun inclusive club for students that has different events throughout the year including:
going to the movies, having a Monster Mash, going bowling, and having a huge prom for Buddy Clubs
from high schools all over the Tri-Cities.
New jobs just added to the Career Center HOT JOBS board including a temporary position
(approximately 20 hrs) doing yard clean-up. All equipment will be provided (Blow-n-Vac, safety
glasses, gloves, garbage bags. The location is in North Richland and pays $10 per hour.
Stop by the Career Center or check the Career Center website for contact information.
PTA NEWS
Officer Bonnie Meyer and Principal Ken Gosney will be speaking to Hanford parents about
teens and sexting, protecting our teens from abuse, and teaching parents how to navigate and
understand the smartphone and other devices. She will also explain the "Every 15 Minute"
program which is devised to help teens understand the impact of texting and driving. You don't
want to miss out on this presentation!
Speaker 2/12 @ 6:00 – HHS Commons
General membership meeting 6:45-7:30 pm following presentation
Panda Express Fundraiser!
February 14th from 11:30 am- 9:30 pm at 2885 Duportail St. Suite 1, Richland, WA 99352,
Take the opportunity to enjoy a night out with your significant other and order Panda Express for the kids!
Panda Express flyer (attached) must be shown to the cashier prior to paying. Photos of the flyer on your
mobile phone are accepted. Hanford Secondary PTSA receives 20% of each order.
SENIOR NEWS
You've only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it
Have you turned in your Diploma Card yet??
Make sure you order your Cap & Gown
Order forms in the office
www.jostens.com
1-877-475-7027
February 9- Math Club; Mrs. Moursund’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 9- Key Club; HHS Commons; 7:00 PM
February 10- ASB Meeting; HHS Commons; 6th Period
February 10- Freshman Honors Breakfast; HHS Commons; 7:00 AM
February 10- Jostens Delivery of Class Rings; HHS Black Box; Both Lunches
February 10- Jostens Underclassmen Meeting; Both Lunches
February 10- Ping Pong Club; Falcon Gym; 2:30 PM
February 10- Science Bowl; Mr. Palmer’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 10- International Club Valentine’s Movie Night; Mrs. McKee’s Room; 5:30 PM
February 10- Jostens Parent Night; Auditorium Foyer; 6:00 PM
February 11- Jostens Delivery of Class Rings; HHS Black Box; Both Lunches
February 11- Knitting Club; Ms. Swanson’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 11- JSA Meeting; Ms. McKee’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 11- Ecology Club; Mr. Johns’ Room; 2:30 PM
February 11- Knowledge Bowl; Mr. Wilson’s Room; 2: 30 PM
February 11- DECA Club; Mrs. Shively’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 12- Grinovations Mobile Dental Clinic will be here
February 12- Engineering Club; Mrs. Stordeur’s Room; 6:30 PM
February 12- Guest Speaker for parents; HHS Commons; 6:00 PM
February 12- Hanford/Richland Talent Show; RHS Auditorium; 7:00 PM
February 13- Last Day To Donate To Jeans For Teens
February 13- Buddy Club; Mr. Manka’s Room; Both Lunches
February 13- Gamer’s Club; T. Smith’s Room; 1:30 PM
February 13- Recycle Club; Mrs. Stordeur’s Room; 1:30 PM
February 14- Panda Express fundraiser (See flyer above)
February 16- Presidents Day; NO SCHOOL
February 16- FREE SAT Practice Test; HHS Commons; 9:00 AM
February 17- Ping Pong Club; Falcon Gym; 2:30 PM
February 17- Science Bowl; Mr. Palmer’s Room; 2:30 PM
Febreuary 17- Dress Swap; HHS Commons; Time=TBA
February 18- Knitting Club; Ms. Swanson’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 18- DECA Club; Mrs. Shively’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 18- Ecology Club; Mr. Johns’ Room; 2:30 PM
February 18- Knowledge Bowl; Mr. Wilson’s Room; 2: 30 PM
February 18- Spring Sports Parent Meeting; HHS Commons; 6:00 PM
February 19- Engineering Club; Mrs. Stordeur’s Room; 6:30 PM
February 20- Buddy Club; Mr. Manka’s Room; Both Lunches
February 20- Gamer’s Club; T. Smith’s Room; 1:30 PM
February 20- Recycle Club; Mrs. Stordeur’s Room; 1:30 PM
February 23- HHS Blood Drive
February 23- Math Club; Mrs. Moursund’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 23- Key Club; HHS Commons; 7:00 PM
February 24- Ping Pong Club; Falcon Gym; 2:30 PM
February 24- Science Bowl; Mr. Palmer’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 24- Running Start Parent/Student Meeting; HHS Auditorium; 6:00 PM
February 24- College In HS Meeting; HHS Auditorium; 7:00 PM
February 25- Knitting Club; Ms. Swanson’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 25- Knowledge Bowl; Mr. Wilson’s Room; 2: 30 PM
February 25- Ecology Club; Mr. Johns’ Room; 2:30 PM
February 25- DECA Club; Mrs. Shively’s Room; 2:30 PM
February 26- Engineering Club; Mrs. Stordeur’s Room; 6:30 PM
February 26- Foreign Languages Broom Ball; Large Eyrie Gym; 6:00 PM
February 27- Parent Teacher Conferences; EARLY DISMISSAL @ 11:00 AM