Friday, May 13, 2011 Taos High School
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students: Please watch your attendance and grades. If you are over the number of absences (10) allowed for the semester, it is
your responsibility to appeal losing credit for the course. Time will pass. Will you? Don’t be one of the students reclassified or a
senior who did not graduate because you did not appeal or take care of the problem. Finals are the final week of school which
means instruction will continue until the very end of school year.
NEW—National Honor Society and Student Council Awards/Officer
CALENDAR THIS WEEK:
Installation and Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May
19th from 5:30 – 7 p.m. All NHS candidates, please see Mrs. Spitz Ongoing: Open Gym Girls Basketball – 3 -4 pm, May 3 – 24--
TODAY in Room 210 for further paperwork. NHS Seniors – Please AP Exams
see Ms. Spitz regarding NHS corda which will be presented at the Fri, May 13 – Sat., May 14--State Track
Fri, May 13-Middle School poetry slam,Harwood Theater, 6pm
same event. 2011-2012 officers are: President Elect Tegan Whitney,
Sat.,May 14-3pm-Harwood Museum, Verse Converse Poetry
Vice-President Elect, Sarah Pyatt, Secretary Elect, Tierra Lynch, Championship qualifier - Poetry
Treasurer Elect Vanessa Gonzales, Historian Elect, Danny Long and Sunday, May 15—Graduation Service, Taos Assembly of God,
Public Relations Elect Maya Anthony. New and old officers, please 10 a.m.
see Mrs. Spitz for further instructions for Thursday’s event. May 18-21--Varsity Cheer Try-outs, 3-5:30 pm
Congratulations to our new officers and candidates. Thx, P. Spitz May 19--NHS & Student Council Induction Ceremony & Awards,
NEW-- Girls Track--See Mr. Gomez to pick up your track T shirt if you 6 p.m., Band Room
haven't yet. Also, turn in all uniforms this week. Bruce Gomez, THS May 19--THS Music Concert
girls track Saturday, May 21 – Senior Baccalaureate Mass – Our Lady of
NEW-- All yearbooks should be purchased and paid for by the 24th Guadalupe 5:30 pm
of May to receive on the 25th. T. Galligan Sunday, May 22 – Senior Baccalaureate Mass – San Francisco
NEW-- Regarding physicals at the SBHC----We can see students until de Asis, 11:30 a.m.
the 7th of June. We will be open and available until that date. School
Based Health Center (SBHC)
NEW-- MISSING/STOLEN ELECTRIC BASS. Orange Ibanez 5-string bass was stolen from the band/mariachi office. Reward will be given for
any information that leads to the instrument, and you may remain anonymous. Please contact Kim Foree at kimberlyforee@hotmail.com or
770-0096 or find her 1st or 2nd period in the band room.
Seniors: a reminder the Taos Municipal School Board Members' Scholarship is due on Monday, May 16 to Ms. Spears.
Girl's and Boy's Soccer - There will be a meeting Tuesday, May 17th at 3:30 on the outside bleachers at the high school field for any students interested in
participating in Girl's or Boy's Soccer next year. Mr. Tonrey
Athletic Awards Ceremony will be held for Varsity Athletes ONLY who participated and are receiving letters. See Ms. Alice Romero in the Athletics Office if
you have any questions.
Native American Students: The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council (ENIPC) and US Department of
Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will host its 4th annual Safeguarding Natural Heritage: Our Land our Future Summer Enrichment
Program June 13 - 24, 2011. Students will learn about science from both Pueblo and Western perspectives, gain experience through hands-on activities,
laboratory class work, presentations, workshops, discussions and field trips. Deadline: May 20, 2011. See Ms Archuleta, Indian Ed. Liaison for
applications.
This is the last week that you will be able to check out books at the library. Those of you who have overdue books: You MUST turn them in ASAP -
otherwise you will be responsible for paying for the book.
There will be a short meeting for anyone interested in
Class of 2011 Blog playing football for the last 10 minutes of 3rd period on
Seniors: Bring your books back to the library ASAP! Otherwise, the Tuesday, May 17th. Students will be dismissed by intercom.
cost of the book will go on your Senior Bill. Please mark your calendars for May 25th. We will have
SENIORS: Tickets for guests for Senior breakfast are only on sale till classes 1st - 3rd like normal. Fourth period will be the Talent
this Friday. They are $11 and can be bought in my room (room 311) Show for kids who purchase tickets. The tickets are $3 ea or
2 for $5. Lunch will take place from 12-1 and Yearbooks will
during third, lunch, fifth and passing. No tickets will be sold at the be distributed then. Yearbook signing will be held in the
door!!! Thank you. Ms. Cardillo, Senior Sponsor Lobby, the Gym and the cafeteria, until school lets out.
For any senior who would like to attend: There will be a Graduation Service to The following students need to come in and pick up and sign
honor the Graduating class of 2011 at Taos Assembly of God Church (305 Burch for their Driver’s Ed Certificates: Andres Chacon, Sabrina
St.) on May 15, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Madrid Dominguez, Ashley Grant, Makenna Kesson. See Ms.
Senior Breakfast Information: Senior breakfast with Senior slide show is Friday Romero in the main office. Thanks
May 27th at Bataan at 9:30. Seniors eat for free. All guest tickets are $11 dollars POETRY HAPPENINGS: Friday at 6:00 there will be a middle
and must be bought in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets will be on School poetry slam at the Harwood Theater. Come support
sale from Thursday May 5th - Friday May 13th. Buy them from Ms. Cardillo in room the young guys as they take their first steps into the world of
311 during 3rd Period, 5th Period and passing only. competitive poetry. Saturday at 3:00 the Verse Converse
Senior Baccalaureate Masses: Our Lady of Guadalupe Baccalaureate mass will Poetry Championship qualifier will be held. It will also be at
be held on Saturday, May 21st at 5:30 p.m. (Mr. Lee Gonzales has the sign up the Harwood Theater and many of the high school poets will
sheet for this mass). The San Francisco De Asis Baccalaureate mass at Ranchos be competing for a chance to read at the Taos Invitational
will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. (Alice Romero has the sign up Poetry Championship on June 3rd. Come out and support
sheet for this mass). Seniors please stop by and sign up for these masses. the youth and hear some great poetry! Mr. Hahn
The Taos Middle School/Taos High School Mariachi Program
proudly presents a Mariachi Spectacular Concert to be held Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at the Taos Middle School Gym starting at 6:00 p.m. featuring: Mariachi
Los Tigritos Uno y Dos from the T.M.S. Mariachi El Tigre from the T.H.S. and Mariachis from the Elemenary, Middle /High Schools from Robertson in Las Vegas, N.M.
(Mariachi Cardenal). Tickets are on sale right now from any of the Mariachi students or Mr. Norbert Martinez, Director
Mariachi El Tigre is looking for singers who would like to try out for singing with Mariachi El Tigre next year. If you are interested in singing with Mariachi "El Tigre, "
Please contact Mr. Martinez at Taos High School. Thanks,
Junior GearUp is now collecting individual-sized items for the Men's Homeless Shelter. Specifically, these are toothbrushes and small, travel-sizes of soap, shampoo,
conditioner, toothpaste, shaving cream, deodorant and kleenex. Donations of new or used backpacks are especially appreciated. Collection boxes are located in the
main office, the library, Ms. Spears room and Mr. Thayer's room (303).
Taos Pueblo students: The Red Willow Education Center is now accepting applications for 2011 summer employment (14-21 yrs.). Work experience starts
June 6 - July 15, 2011. DEADLINE: May 27, 2011 5pm. See Ms. Archuleta for applications
FYI—PHYSICALS--Student athletes need to pick up paperwork from the Athletic Office. The paperwork must be filled out prior to the appointment. Any students
planning on participating in THS sports for the summer or next year must have a current physical. You can get your physical free of charge at the THS Wellness Center.
Please stop by and schedule an appointment.
The 2011 Poetry Chapbook has arrived and is on sale in my room for $10. Please see Mr. Hahn
All athletes interested in trying out for one of the BEST CHEERLEADING PROGRAMS in the STATE come sign up! Taos Tiger Varsity Cheerleading try-outs will be
held May 21st 2011. If you are interested in trying out please stop by Mrs. Emy DeHerrera’s class to pick up a packet. We will be holding open gym Tuesdays &
Thursdays (May 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 12th) from 3 to 4 to help you get ready for try-outs. Everyone needs to have a current physical BEFORE attending open gym. See
me with ANY questions you may have.
FROM NOW ON--PROCEDURAL CHANGE – CELL PHONES AND IPODS/MP3 PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN 7:40-2:50 FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SCHOOL SAFETY FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF. STAFF HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED TO
CONFISCATE THESE ITEMS. CONFISCATED ITEMS WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNTIL THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL. A REMINDER: FAILURE TO FOLLOW A
STAFF DIRECTIVE IS INSUBORDINATION WHICH WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS VERY SERIOUS MATTER.
THS ADMINISTRATION