[MWHS Daily Bulletin] February 26 2019- Daily Bulletin

[Mount Whitney High School Daily Bulletin]

[cid:image001.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]Mt. Whitney High School[cid:image001.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]

A California Distinguished School & Home of the Pioneers!
Go Pioneers!
February 26, 2019

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Tuesday-Friday (Regular) Bell Schedule
Period 0

7:20

-    8:17

57 minutes

Period 1

8:23

-    9:20

57 minutes

Period 2

9:26

-    10:29

63 minutes

Period 3

10:35

-    11:32

57 minutes

Period 4

11:38

-    12:35

57 minutes

Lunch

12:35

-    1:15

40 minutes

Period 5

1:21

-    2:18

57 minutes

Period 6

2:24

-    3:21

57 minutes




Ø  Attention Bike Riders:  please lock your bikes each day INSIDE the bike rack.  Please do not park them on the outside of the bike rack area.  Thank you.



Ø  Attention Students:

Ø  Students who arrive to school after the tardy bell 1st period and the gate is locked will be assigned one day lunch detention that day in B24.  IDs will be collected in the office.  When the student goes to detention that day, the ID will be returned to them at the end of the detention.   Also, ALL students who are not in the gate when the tardy bell rings 5th period will have their off campus privileges revoked for one week. Student IDs will be collected at the gate and returned after school.


[cid:image006.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]Student Notes[cid:image006.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]
1. XL is serving a Super Snack after school in room S-11. All students are welcome to stop by and get a fresh healthy meal.

2.  All students sent to the Library must have a pass from your teacher and a student ID in order to check out materials. Many students are using copies of schedules or post-its. Please do not go to counseling and request a copy of your schedule as it will not suffice in the check-out process. It is your responsibility to carry your student ID. Replacement IDs are $10 in the Counseling Office.  Please see Mrs. Herrera.  Thank you, MWHS Library Staff
3. Freshmen will no longer be allowed to pick up food from vendors or go to the ice cream truck.  Per district policy, freshmen are not allowed to leave campus.  Freshmen, please do not order food because you will not be allowed to go past the gate to pick up the food.  Students in grades 10-12 will only be allowed to pick up food ordered IF you present a student ID at the gate and you are clear to leave campus.  Without a student ID, you will not be able to go passed the gate.  If you are scanned and you have fees or lunch detentions, you will not be allowed to pick up your food from vendors.
4. Students, please take a few minutes to recognize Pioneers showing PRIDE. You can choose to nominate staff members for Staff of the Month or other students as Everyday Pioneers. Use the Google Form provided.   https://goo.gl/forms/2uDgMSgEMeTA8wMy1.
5.  Attention All Pioneers, if you are struggling in a class or need extra help with homework assignments XL student tutors are here to help you! XL tutoring services are offered before school on Monday's 7am to 9am and Tuesday thru Thursday 7am to 8am. After school tutoring is offered Monday thru Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Tutoring services consist of; Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Spanish. All tutoring services are FREE and are held in the Library. Please take advantage of the tutoring services that XL student tutors are willing to offer you to improve your grades this semester.
6. Do you want to be a part of the 2019-2020 ASB class? Come to K-5 to pick up a packet.  All applications are due March 8th.
7. Spring Fling 2019 is Saturday, March 2nd @ Redwood from 8-11pm.  The theme is Dancing Through the Decades.  Ticket sales start TODAY and will end Friday, March 1st @ lunch.  Prices are $10 w/ ASB embossment, $20 w/out ASB embossment, and $40 at the door.  You can still purchase your ASB embossment from the Finance Office.  Please obtain a clearance form our Librarian before purchasing a Spring Fling dance ticket.  If you need a guest pass for a guest out of district, please pick one up with Mrs. Reyes in the front office.
8. Come attend our First Night Rally!  Mr. Pioneer Pageant will take place Friday, March 15th @ 6:30pm in the gym!  Come see your seniors!  Also, featuring Elevate, games, and lot of laughs! All for Free!
9. Attention all Pioneer students and Mt. Whitney staff, XL is hosting a Salsa Showdown on Friday, March 8st after school in the XL room S-11. Everyone is welcome to enter the Salsa Showdown. The categories are; Sweet, Hot, Best Looking, and Best Tasting. If you think your salsa is tasty enough to win the showdown, please pick up a registration form at the front office or the XL room S-11. Crowd favorite will win a chance to represent Mt. Whitney High School at the Annual Linwood Elementary "Lettuce Tunip The Beat Nutritional Salsa Contest" on March 19th. For further questions about the Salsa Showdown please reach out to the XL Site Director Ivet.
10.  Attention all students and Mt. Whitney staff, the Hip-Hop Club is having a Custom Button-Making fundraiser. Button size are 2 ¼ inches and are only $3 dollars. If you are interested in getting a customized button please email your school appropriate picture to Ivet the XL Site Director at isoria at pyheart.org<mailto:isoria at pyheart.org> Please allow 3-4 for days for pick up. This fundraiser is going on until the end of the school year. For more information on the Custom Button-Making fundraiser talk to a Hip-Hop Club member or stop by the XL room S-11.

11. *Congratulations to our Winter Color Guard placing 2nd in their division and to Winter Percussion for placing 4th in their division. Go Pioneers!







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Club Notes



1.     The GSA Club will meet in J-4 for the rest of the semester.  Newcomers are welcome.



2.     The Intersectional Feminist Club meets every Monday at lunch in K7. Join us and bring a friend!


3.     Come join Hip-Hop Club after school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We have a new Choreographer!  Everyone is Welcome!! Come out and have fun with us!





4.     PLS (the poetry club) will meet at lunch in J-5 TODAY.


5.     The Pioneer Partners are meeting TOMORROW for a movie during lunch in Rm. G-4.  We will have some finger foods, popcorn, sweets and water.  We are going to watch How to Train your Dragon.  Hope to see you there.



[cid:image008.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]  Senior Notes [cid:image008.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]

1.     Seniors-Come by the counseling office during lunch or before/after school to sign up for college visits.



2.  Hey Seniors!  We are currently working on this year's college map for the yearbook!  We've sent out a Google classroom assignment as well as sent some papers to your Senior English, Civics, and Econ Classes!  Please submit your response before Feb. 27th to get your name and college choice listed!  Note that multiple responses WILL NOT BE RECORDED and unrealistic responses will be DISCARDED.







3.  Attention Seniors!  Do you want to be the next Mr. Pioneer?  If so, sign up w/ Mrs. Naylor in K-5 from Feb. 18th- March 1st!  Mr. Pioneer week is March 11- March 15 participate in dress up days throughout the week and watch lunchtime activities!  The Dress Up days are as follows:



Monday- Pajama Day

Tuesday-Squad Day

Wednesday- Destination Day

Thursday- Go Green Day (Wear Green)

Friday- Spirit




[cid:image009.png at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]College Visit Sign-ups [cid:image010.png at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]

Not at this time











[cid:image011.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]Senior Scholarships [cid:image012.jpg at 01D4CD21.0A43D720]
Manuel Hernandez Scholarship
Deadline: 02/28*
Amount: $250
Criteria:

  *   (1) Attended Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary for 3 years
  *   (2) Graduating from high school this school year
  *   (3) Plans to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school
  *   (4) Earned a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative weighted GPA
Application Process: Application Link<https://goo.gl/forms/pKqTaVSEdjj8NHR33>
TheDream.US Scholarship
Deadline: 02/28*
Amount: Varies - up to $29,000
Criteria:

  *   AB540 Eligible (undocumented student who has or will have completed 3 years of high school in the CA and on track to graduate)
  *   Available to high school seniors
  *   For participating schools go to: http://www.thedream.us/about-us/partner-colleges/<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedream.us%2Fabout-us%2Fpartner-colleges%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEEnd8LMriT2g4x8uVUqxrStvFdDw>
Link:http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedream.us%2Fscholarships%2Fnational-scholarship%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGY1133ssUPe8qDswzQsEdhrFG-KQ>
Tulare County College Night Scholarship<https://cnsa.tcoe.org/Welcome>
Due: 3/1

Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

·        2019 Graduate of a Tulare County High School

·        Possess 3.0 cumulative High School GPA

·        Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, service involvement, and financial need
Plan to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student (12 units or more), for four consecutive years beginning the 2018-2019 academic year

Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Provident Salierno Scholarship<http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships>
Due: 3/1 @ 12:00 pm
Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

·        The student must pursue an education in the field of music.

·        The applicant must graduate with an overall G.P.A of 2.0 or greater

·        The applicant must maintain a 2.0 or greater G.P.A their last semester

·        The applicant should come from low to middle income family

·        The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible institution of education for the next semester

·        Applicant must show their identification and social security card to the Foundation representative.
Scholarships are not transferable to another eligible institution of education, unless that institution provides a curriculum that your first school does not offer. (E.g. You start at C.O.S. and transfer to another school to finish your four year degree)

Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Richard B "Dick" Watson<http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships>
Due: 3/1 @ 12:00 pm
Amount: 1 Female $2,000 & 1 Male $2,000
Criteria:

·        Must plan on pursuing a career in Science,Technology,Engineering,or Mathematics

·        Must be accepted and planning to attend a four year accredited university/college

·        Must graduate in good standing with a grade point average of 3.8 or higher

·        Must demonstrate excellence and/or leadership in one or more extracurricular activities during time at a Visalia public high school. Examples: Varsity sport captain or MVP, Multiple Varsity sports, notable achievements in the Arts, recognition for excellence in academic competition (math club, science fair, design contest, etc.)

·        Must be someone who will be obtaining a four year degree
  Must maintain a 2.5 or higher G.P.A. over the first year in college

Fresno State Scholarship<http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/>
Due: 3/2
Amount: Multiple awards, amounts vary
Criteria:

·        All scholarships listed require ONE application and have the same deadline.

·        Various criteria - view the list at the link to determine which scholarships apply to you
You can pick up a copy in the counseling office, click on the link for the fillable application


Visalia Education Foundation Scholarships<http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html>
Due: 3/8 @ 5:00 pm   (RECEIVED BY DATE)
Amount: Multiple awards, amounts vary
Criteria:

·        All scholarships listed require ONE application and have the same deadline.

·        Various criteria - view the list at the link to determine which scholarships apply to you
You can pick up a copy in the counseling office, click on the link for the fillable application




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