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Buena High School
Friday, February 13, 2015
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“The only limitations one has are the ones they place on themselves.”
Muhammad Ali
*Latest News
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SENIORS – Please remember to turn in your Honor Guard forms to room 62 by February 20 . McGavern
NEXT SESSION OF DRIVERS ED –The next session of Driver’s Ed for this school year begins on March 9th. This will be a 0 Period class
that runs for 6 weeks. You may sign up at the Guidance Counter. You must be 15 ½, have a 2.0 GPA or above and minimal
tardies/absences. Dryden
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BARK - 3 Quarter BARK begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Please check the lists on the cafeteria windows before school or at break on
Tuesday for your BARK classroom. If you do not find your name, check at the counseling office before school or at break. Beal
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ATTENTION ALL SENIORS – Just a reminder that the Senior Contract meeting will be February 19 during Bark. Go directly to the
auditorium and immediately after we will be taking the Senior Panorama.
HANDBALL CLUB – Meet at the HANDBALL COURTS today, Friday at lunch for interviews and pictures. Perez
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Blevins for being the SMOTW!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH BIO/QUOTE – Arthur Ashe was best known as the first black man to win at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon.
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
Guidance
SENIORS - Changes to your second semester schedule or failing to earn a C or better in a course after submitting your
university/college application must be reported to all universities/colleges you applied to. See you counselor if you need help with
this. Vallejo
SENIORS – Don’t forget to turn in your “Bright Yellow” Cal Grant form to Mr. Vallejo in the guidance office by February 25th. If you
need a form please pick one up in the guidance office. Vallejo
AP STUDENTS – You can pay for your AP Exams in the student store for $91. If you qualify for a fee waiver please see Mrs. Williams
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in the career center. You have until March 6 to purchase your AP exam(s). Vallejo
Career Center
SENIORS – If you are planning on attending VC in the fall and applying for the VC Promise, then you must submit the FAFSA by March
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2 . If you have any questions, please see Ms. Debbas in the College and Career Center. Debbas
SOROPTIMIST VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD - The deadline has been extended to February 15th. Girls ages 14-17 who are active
volunteers in community service and live in the city of Ventura are eligible to apply. See Mrs. Williams in the Career Center for more
information!
MY FAVORITE TEACHER CONTEST – Barnes & Nobles is inviting all students to tell the world about their favorite teacher. You must
write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced you and why you appreciate them. Entries must
be received by March 1, 2015. See Mrs. Williams in the Career Center for entry form and more information. Williams
Student Info
ASB – Because there will be no ASB speeches this year, candidates will be campaigning through posters and word of mouth. Voting
for your ‘15-‘16 ASB class will be held 2/17-2/19. Come to the ASB room these days to elect who will represent our school! Takeda
SATURDAY SCHOOL –The next Saturday School will be February 21st. Please come see Rikki’s in the office to pick up an application.
Jimenez
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS – Please donate your spare change for Pennies for Patients. There are boxes in each classroom and all
money collected goes to those who have Lymphoma or Leukemia. It is a great cause! Every cent counts! Grubb
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RENAISSANCE – Order your Renaissance Dude.Be Nice shirt by February 13 at the ASB store or room 62. One Time Only! Shirts
must be pre-ordered. Cost is $15.00. McGavern
BOOKWORM OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Ronnie Bridges, the Buena Library’s “Bookworm of the Week” for the week of
February 10th! An artist extraordinaire, Ronnie’s imagination knows no bounds – and she has an amazing art portfolio to prove it!
Even though Ronnie is constantly swept away with inspiration, creating masterpieces with paint on canvas, she still makes time to
read! Come see Ronnie’s poster (featuring her favorite book, Stephen King’s Skeleton Crew) in the Library Media Center and pick up
some bookmarks for your library books! The Library Staff
ATTENTION SENIORS – Our Multilingual District Seal and our State Seal of Biliteracy applications are now available. Please see your
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counselor or Sr. Guzik in room 93 to get an application. All applications must be submitted to Sr. Guzik by March 20 . Guzik
MATCHMAKER RESULTS – Don’t forget to purchase your results in time for Valentine’s Day! They are on sale for only $3 from
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February 9 -13 . All proceeds go towards prom. Junior Prom
LIBRARY LOVE: Need a little love in your life? Head on down to the library to make a valentine for that special someone (with our
arts & crafts station) AND go on a “Blind Date with a Book!” Who knows? Maybe Cupid will find you a nice little match – or a
romantic, literary getaway! – The Library Staff
DEMSKE WRITING CONTEST – Finals are over. While the study load is lighter, polish up your entries for the Demske Writing Contest.
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The deadline has been extended to Feb. 19 . Bring your poetry, short stories, and non-fiction pieces to room 33. Lyans
DEAR CANCER IT’S ME - The Cancer Support Community presents the Dear Cancer It’s Me...high school essay and photo essay
contest. If you are a cancer survivor or if you have helped a family member with cancer, share your story and you could be the
winner of a new iPad mini and $500. All high school students in grades 9 – 12 are eligible. See Mrs. Williams in the Career Center for
more information. D. Williams
COMMUNITY SERVICE – Do you need community service?! Come by room 84/85 on Wednesday’s during lunch. Enjoy popcorn and
games while interacting with our students with special needs. Van Wagner
Clubs
INTERACT CLUB – We meet every Monday so bring your lunch and join us in room 131. Williams
GSA/WSH – Join We Stop the Hate and the GSA clubs for a potluck this Friday in room 121. All are welcome as it should be a good
time. Yorke
TRAVEL CLUB – It’s a big world out there, come find out more about seeing it. We meet Friday’s during lunch in room 114. Smith
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CSF – There will be CSF meetings the 18 & 19 to pick up the forms for semester 1 CSF qualifications. You only need to attend 1 of
the meetings in Mrs. Pelmear’s room at lunch. Pelmear
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MOCK TRIAL – Come to the annual Mock Trial dinner and show on Friday February 13 at 5:30pm. There will be a great pasta dinner
catered by Milano’s. We will have a performance by our Mock Trial team with special guest Judge O’Neill presiding. Tickets are
$9/adult, $7/students and children. Fountain
CHESS CLUB – Check out the Chess Club Thursday during lunch in room 89B. We challenge Mr. Allmen to a game! Elrod
WE STOP HATE CLUB – Be the change and help stop the hate! Join Buena’s We Stop Hate Club on Tuesdays at lunch in Rm. 32. All
are welcome! Arrambide
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB – Come to Environmental Club! We meet Thursdays at Lunch in Rm. 121! Yorke
Sports/Athletics
DATE
2/13
SPORT
Boys Basketball
OPPONENT
Dos Pueblos
Girls Var. Water
Polo
Girls JV Water
Polo
Wrestling
Conqueror Tourney
LOCATION
CONTEST TIME
Home
4:15, 5:30, 7:00
PROJ TIME
BUS TIME
TBA
Away
Santa Barbara Tourney
2/14
TBA
Away
Channel League
Championships
TBA
Away
Lunch Menu
Monday 2/9
Tuesday 2/10
Wednesday 2/11
Thursday 2/12
Friday 2/13
NO SCHOOL
TAMALE PIE
COLD SANDWICH
PATTY MELT
PIZZA
SPAGHETTI
COLD SANDWICH
HAMBURGER
TACO/BURRITO
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
COLD SANDWICH
SW CHICKEN MELT
PIZZA
CHILI
SALAD BAR
TACO/BURRITO
HAMBURGER
Staff/Student
Calendar
Monday 2/9
Tuesday 2/10
Wednesday 2/11
Thursday 2/12
Friday 2/13
NO SCHOOL
STEERING COMMITTEE
SART
COLLEGE &
NCAA NIGHT
5:30
LATE START
FACULTY COLLAB
ELAC
Saturday 2/14