Daily Announcements - Monday

 

General ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Today is XL Monday. The library will be open from 2:30-6:30.

Junior and Senior Ladies – Powder Puff is right around the corner.  Please get your debts cleared so you can participate! Applications will be available on March 15th!

Pennies for Patients boxes are in your 3rd period classroom through March 16th. The class that raises the most money will receive a food prize!

“Attention all AP students: Beware the Ides of March!! I repeat, beware the Ides of March!! Don’t forget to order and pay for your AP tests at the finance office ASAP. See Dr. Kunnath in room 4P-E or your AP teacher for more information.”

SCOTS: Let’s save some lives on March 14th by donating blood! You must be 16 years or older and applications are available in the athletic office and in your econ, government, or US history class.

Hey, Scots!  Have you always wanted a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses?  Do you need to have your vision checked?  Well do we have something for you!  Bespectacled Eye Care and members of the Biomed program here at Highland will be in front of the WAH during lunch on Monday, March 12, conducting various eye exams and if you participate you will get a raffle ticket for a free pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses.  There is absolutely no cost so come on out, join the fun on Monday, and win those sunglasses! 

March is National Theatre in Our Schools Month.  In an experiment called “Project Oxygen” Google did research to find out what skills helped their top employees become so successful. The seven top characteristics of success at Google are all soft skills: being a good coach; communicating and listening well; possessing insights into others (including others different values and points of view); having empathy toward and being supportive of one’s colleagues; being a good critical thinker and problem solver; and being able to make connections across complex ideas. Where do you get those skills, according to the research? Training in Theatre!  Want to learn more?  See Mr. Thompson in room 14-F and find out how you can be a part of the spectacular Royal Scots Theatre Program!

Seniors! On Wednesday, April 4, you will be taking the California Science Test. Your participation is very important. Those seniors who participate will get an extra graduation ticket. You will receive a notice with testing times and locations on March 21st or 22nd. See Mrs. Ramos in the Title 1 office if you have any questions.

Seniors are you interested in furthering you education and attaining your career goal in Civil Engineering, if so please come by 2A and ask Mrs. Carter for the scholarship information.

Senior Girls, are you pursuing studies in either finance or political science as your major? If so, Mrs. Carter has a scholarship available, please come by 2A for more questions.

Attention JV and Varsity boys soccer:  The Awards Ceremony has been postponed. JV and Varsity boys athletes, if you have not turned in your soccer uniform yet, do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions, see coach Juarez in room 14C.

 

Are you the biggest Scot on campus?  Want to prove that you are bigger than all the others?  Do you have a special talent? Get your dancing shoes ready and prove it at the “Biggest Scot on Campus Competition” on March 22nd.   

 

Seniors: Just a reminder that Wednesday, February 28th WAS the deadline to order cap and gowns with Herff Jones – including rentals. After the 28th, a late fee will be added to your order.  Orders may be placed on-line at HerffJones.com or at their office.  See Mrs. Barber-Smith with any questions.

Cheer tryouts are around the corner!  Tryouts are open to all 8th grade, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students! If you have questions or cannot make the meeting, please see Coach Abe in Room 4I. Hope to see you SOON!

Are you  in need of community service hours?  There will be an event on Saturday, March 10th at Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler. The South Valley Soccer Club are in need of students who are in need of community service hours or volunteers. Please come by 2A and ask Mrs. Carter for details.

Congratulations to our Science Bowl Teams for competing in the Kern Regional Science Bowl at CSUB.

• The Blue Team is Sarah Salam, Jose Cisneros, Victoria Santore-Tovar, Vera Arenas, and Kaled Barraj.
• The Red Team is Angel Aldaco, Neptali Flores, Miranda Aguinaga, Janessa Aguinaga, and Jeremiah Garcia.
• The Blue Team finished in the top third of the competition. Thank you to or Mrs. Crosby for preparation, to Ms. Urquidez and Ms. Rodriguez for accompanying the teams, and to Mr. Wykoff for the weekly use of your room.

Calling all Scots! Show your Scots PRIDE today-treat everyone with respect and make smart choices! PLAID UP!