Providence High School Blazing Educational Trails
March 2011 www.providencehigh.org
Important Information from Mr. LeBreton Attention Senior Parents Remember that you will receive 10 tickets for graduation. Start thinking about how you will distribute them. And remember to plan on being at the Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting on May 4. You will not only receive your 10 tickets to graduation that night, but we will review the many details surrounding senior end-of-year events. Need more than 10 graduation tickets or would like reserved seats? You can bid online or the silent auction. Silent Auction will take place at the Gala April 9th (for attendees only) Online auction will run March 28th—April 10th @ http://www.biddingforgood.com/ProvidenceHigh.
Parent Service Hour Opportunities
General reminder for parents: Service Hours for the 2010-2011 School Year are due to be completed by March 31, 2011. Involvement in fewer than 40 hours will result in a billing of $10.00 for each hour less than the requirement. Current Service Hour opportunities can be viewed on the following: ○ Portal under the Parents tab - “Announcements for Parents” http://portal.phscampus.org/parents/Pages/default.aspx ○ Public Website under the Parents tab - “Parent Service Opportunities” http://www.providencehigh.org/apps/news/index.jsp?id=5 Please call Mrs. Bordey at (818) 846-8141 x100 if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Prom is Friday May 27th & Ms. Paolone needs parents to help load their trucks/SUVs and transport items up to the Sheraton Universal. She also needs help with set up @ the Sheraton. If you can help or are interested in donating items to prom, please contact Ms. Paolone @ marisa.paolone@providencehigh.org The Advancement Office needs the following supplies to wrap gift baskets for the Silent Auction: large & extra large sturdy baskets in good condition, clear cellophane (no prints please), colorful bagged shredded paper (available in the gift wrap section of Michael’s), and 2” wired ribbon (Costco carries good ones). Please bring in receipts with your donations (exception made on baskets). You will receive one service hour for every $10 in value of your contribution. For more information contact Kathy Nelson at extension 409.
Marathon Team News On Sunday, March 20th, 22 PHS students will reach the culmination of 26 weeks of training as they undertake their final challenge: running the 2011 Honda LA Marathon with Students Run L.A., a non-profit organization that gives students the opportunity to undertake a life changing experience by sponsoring their training for, and participation in the LA Marathon. The participating students trained weekends at Griffith Park and participated in several training races including an 18 mile race last month in preparation to qualify to run the 26.2 mile marathon. Not only is it their intention to finish the marathon, but they have also set a common goal of doing it in 6 hours. It has taken great commitment to give up time on their weekends, getting up literally before the crack of dawn, week in and week out, during an unusually cold and wet winter. In eight days, the last leg of their journey will commence as these students, along with their three coaches, Mrs. Parodi, Mr. Rincon and Mr. Ambrose, will gather at the starting line at Dodger Stadium. Whether you plan to watch the marathon or not, please keep the PHS SRLA team in your prayers that Sunday, that they stay safe and strong as they run to achieve their goal.
From the Dean of Studies: Spring semester at PHS is now in full swing. The importance of teaching and learning cannot be overstated. As educators, we strive continually to provide quality education in our classrooms and to maintain open communication with the parents and guardians for the good of the student. We are privileged to be partnering with you in this endeavor. By now you will have received Progress Reports from the 4th Grading Period. March 16th Parent/ Student/Teacher Conferences are behind us. For anyone receiving a D or F in the 1st semester, this is a reminder to plan on participating in Summer School to make up that grade. Please plan vacations accordingly. Information on Summer School courses is available on the PHS public website and printed copies are available in the front office. Please contact Mr. Reece Talley, Dean of Faculty and Director of Summer School, ext. 109 or Mrs. Claire Hickey, Dean of Studies., ext. 115 for more information.
From the Advancement Office:
Aloha! Ticket selling for the Hawaiian Raffle is now underway. If you need more tickets or have any questions, please call Vickie Bagwell at ext. 403.
There will be a $10,000 opportunity drawing at the Gala on April 9th. Tickets are now on sale in the Advancement Office (room 403) for $100 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold so your chances of winning look really good!
GOOD LUCK SRLA!
College Counseling News Reminder to Senior Parents: Your students are beginning to hear from college and universities. Please encourage them to continue working hard this semester. All schools will require a final transcript and admissions are always provisional - schools will rescind acceptances if grades drop!! Encourage your seniors to continue working on scholarships. At the beginning of each month students are e-mailed a newsletter with scholarship opportunities. Ask your student to print out the newsletter for you and encourage them to apply to the scholarships listed. College Placement Exams: These exams are required by the California Public University Systems to determine a student’s placement in English or math courses in college. Students may be exempt from these exams based on SAT or AP scores. Check the following websites to determine if your student is exempt from taking the exams: 1.
California State University: English Proficiency Test (EPT) http://www.csumentor.org/ planning/high_school/ept.asp & Entry Level Mathematics Exam: http:// www.csumentor.org/planning/high_school/elm.asp
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University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement (formerly known as the Subject A Requirement): www.ucop.edu/elwr
Begin the College Application Process Now! I have met with all juniors for their Initial College Planning Interview! Please ask your student about our meeting and continue (or begin!) discussing college plans. Juniors should begin the college search now by surfing the web and visiting college campuses. During our meeting, you student received information regarding the SAT, ACT and searching for colleges. Juniors and parents should take time to explore some campuses, and if possible, take advantage of spring break and schedule some college visits! Junior tips for getting ahead:
Begin your college search today. CollegeBoard has a great search engine: www.collegeboard.com as well as a great SAT prep website: www.collegeboard.com/quickstart Visit college campuses and take tours during spring break and the summer. Register for the ACT and/or SAT. Consider enrolling in an academic summer program at a university or college. Attend the National College Fair at the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, March 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m..
It is a great opportunity to speak to college admissions representatives and get information regarding majors and academic opportunities. For more information on this college fair, please visit www.nacacnet.org and click on the “events/training” and then click on “college fairs”.
Earn Service Hours by Donating to the Silent Auction (We Need Your Help!) Be creative - what would you like to bid on?
Items that generate the highest bids:
A week at a Time Share or Vacation Property Private tour of Movie Studio Lunch with a celebrity on the set of a movie or television show
Gift Cards for :
Entertainment Ideas:
The Pantages Theatre
Center Theatre Group
The Hollywood Bowl
Gibson Amphitheatre
The Greek Theatre
Disney Concert Hall
Movie Theatres
Amusement Parks
Miscellaneous:
Please include a completed donation form (see opposite page) and sales receipt with your gift, and bring them to the Advancement Department in room 403. You’ll receive one service hour for every $10 in value.
Best Buy Macy’s Nordstrom Pottery Barn Sephora Urban Outfitters William Sonoma Sur La Table Your favorite stores
Jewelry Day Spa gift certificates Restaurant gift cards Digital cameras Cooking classes Photography classes Singing or acting lessons Landscaping services Plumbing or other services
Providence HIGH SCHOOL
2011
Celebrating our school ‌celebrating our community Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Donor Form Donor Name: Student Name: Email: Address: City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
DONATION DESCRIPTION FOR AUCTION CATALOG
Value: $
Expiration date:
PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS FORM WITH YOUR DONATION AND BRING TO:
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Office of Advancement, Room 403 Questions? Please call Kathy Nelson at: (818) 846-8141 ext. 409
Thank you for your support!
You’re Invited to the
Be sure to check out our Online Auction which runs from March 28th thru April 10th A few of the categories will be: Dining Entertainment Health & Beauty Internships (incredible opportunities for your student) Clothing & Jewelry Portrait Photography and All Things Providence which will include reserved seats for graduation and Theme Day, front-of-the-line lunch passes, double-decker lockers, first choice student parking spot, and much more! Visit www.biddingforgood.com/ProvidenceHigh
Providence HIGH SCHOOL
2011
Celebrating our school …celebrating our community
The 2011 Providence High School Gala will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake. Mark your calendars now!
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 18–20
“Moby Dick - the April 11 Musical” Fri & Sat at 7:00 p.m. Sun at 2:00 p.m. (purchase tickets @ April 12 providencehigharts.org) Math/Science Fair April 12-15 7:00 pm SAC
April 9
March 22
March 25
2:00 pm dismissal
March 31
Parent service hours must be Completed
April 1
2:00 pm dismissal
April 1—3
Heritage Festival San Diego
April 4-8
April 8
GALA
April 13
Kairos parent prayer service 7:00 PM MPR
April 15 April 20
2:00 pm Dismissal Grades Mailed
April 21
Induction ceremony April 22 & 25 French & Spanish Honor Society 7:00 pm AUD
Pioneer Day 1:00 pm dismissal
May 2
Noon Dismissal Faculty Staff In‐Service Parent Board mtg. 7:00 MPR Kairos Retreat
Spirit week
April 7
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Holy Thursday noon dismissal Easter break begins School office closed School resumes Regular schedule