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Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: 619-286-7700 Fax: 619-229-0370 Web: www.henry.sandi.net
February, 2010
Dear Patrick Henry High Families:
As we begin a new calendar year, we also begin the articulation process of planning our instructional program for
the 2010-2011 school year. We have some very exciting additions to our course schedule:
• Introduction to Arts, Media, and Entertainment Management, for grade 9-12 students interested in the
management and production skills for our various performing arts events. This course complements our
Theater Technology classes.
• On-line courses will be available for grade 11 and 12 students interested in taking English and social studies
through dual enrollment with iHigh. Students who have shown they can work independently, will take the
online course in our Credit Recovery Lab and will have a teacher mentor to support their learning.
• Additional CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) support classes for grade 9 and 10 students who
score below basic and far below basic on the California Standards Tests in English Language Arts and math.
Please encourage your student to achieve proficiency.
• We also have a group of teachers investigating a tutoring/advisory schedule to help provide more student
supports in grades 9 & 10.
All parents need to be aware that our district is enforcing SB601 which requires students in grades 9 and 10 to
pass the Physical Fitness exam. Students in grade 10 who passed the fitness test in grade 9 will not have to retake
the exam. All grade 10 students who did not pass must take and pass the fitness exam to be exempt from P.E. in
grade 11. The fitness exam covers six standards and is given in March.
We have some important dates for parent events coming up:
• A.P. (Advanced Placement) Is For Everyone—February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
• Elective/Fine Arts Fair—February 18 at 5:00 p.m.in the Auditorium--followed by 9th Grade Articulation
Night at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
• Justice 101 with Judge Link—March 23--at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
• Parent Visitation Day—March 24, 8:00-11:00 a.m.; meet in the Library
Justice 101 with Judge Link is a follow up to our senior program in which Judge Link shares the realities of
today’s teen life and how to keep students safe and aware of the hazards of drug and alcohol use and ways to
avoid violence. It is important that every parent attend this special event on March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in our
auditorium. This is for parents only with a direct message for every parent. Spanish translation services will be
provided.
Last, we have such outstanding students who make us all proud with their achievements:
• Kellen Blumberg, Ryan Urie, and Eddie Ramos, recognized January 25 as All-CIF Athletes for fall semester.
• Victoria Maches and Renee Keven were selected as members of the La Jolla Playhouse Student Board of
Trustees.
• Ann Tran is a winner of the San Carlos Library Contest and will compete in the San Diego City Competition.
• Jordanna Lang was selected to participate in the All-State Honor Band.
• Intel and the Society for Science & the Public have named Anna Simpson a Semifinalist in the 69th annual
Science Talent Search.
• Kathryn Holt, Duyen Trang, and Eric Wittgrove have been chosen by Rotary Internation to attend the Rotary
Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp in April.
Thank you, parents for all your support and encouragement for our outstanding students and school.
Sincerely,
Pat Crowder
Queridas Familias de la Preparatoria Patrick Henry:
Al comenzar un nuevo año natural, empezamos el proceso de articulación para elaborar nuestro programa de
instrucción para el año escolar 2010-2011. Tenemos varias adiciones emocionantes para nuestro horario de
clases:
Introducción de administración para Arte, Medios de Comunicación y Espectáculos, para estudiantes de los
grados 9-12 interesados en adquirir destrezas de administración y producción de nuestros variados eventos de
artes interpretativas. Este curso complementa nuestras clases de Tecnología de Teatro.
Habrá cursos en línea para los estudiantes de los grados 9 y 10 interesados en tomar inglés y estudios sociales en
una doble inscripción con iHigh (Preparatoria en Internet). Los estudiantes que hayan mostrado que pueden
trabajar independientemente, tomarán el curso en línea en nuestro Laboratorio de Recuperación de Créditos y
tendrán un maestro mentor que apoyará su aprendizaje.
Clases adicionales de apoyo para el CAHSEE (Examen de Egreso de Escuelas Preparatorias de California) para
los estudiantes de los grados 9 y 10 que están calificados como por debajo del nivel básico y muy por debajo del
nivel básico en las Pruebas de Criterios de California en Disciplinas Lingüísticas y en Matemáticas. Por favor,
estimule a su hijo/a a lograr su nivel de competencia.
Tenemos algunas fechas importantes de eventos para padres:
A.P. (Asignación Avanzada) es para todos —febrero 2 a las 7:00 p.m. en el auditorio
Feria de Optativas /Bellas Artes —febrero 18 a las 5:00 p.m. en el auditorio, seguido de la noche de Articulación
del 9º grado a las 7:00 p.m. en el auditorio
Justicia 101 con el Juez Link —febrero 23 a las 7:00 p.m. en el auditorio
Día de visita de los padres —marzo 24, 8:00-11:00 a.m.; reúnanse en la biblioteca a las 8:00 a.m.
Justicia 101 con el Juez Link es un seguimiento de nuestro programa para seniors en que el Juez Link comparte
las realidades de la vida actual de los adolescentes y de cómo mantener a los estudiantes conscientes y a salvo de
los peligros del uso de drogas y alcohol, así como de la posibilidad de la violencia cuando están influenciados por
sus compañeros. Es importante que todos los padres asistan a este evento especial el 23 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m.
en el auditorio. Esto es sólo para padres con un mensaje directo para cada padre/madre presente.
Finalmente, tenemos a estos estudiantes sobresalientes que nos enorgullecen con sus logros:
Kellen Blumberg, Ryan Urie, y Eddie Ramos, reconocidos el 25 de enero como Atletas All-CIF para el semestre
de otoño.
Victoria Maches y Renee Keven fueron seleccionadas como miembros estudiantiles del Consejo de
Administración de La Jolla Playhouse.
Ann Tran fue declarada ganadora del Concurso de la Biblioteca de San Carlos.
Jordanna Lang fue seleccionada para participar en la Banda de Honor de All-State.
Agradecemos a los padres el apoyo y aliento que brindan a los estudiantes y a la escuela.
Sinceramente,
Pat Crowder
Pat Crowder
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COUNSELING NEWS
We are rapidly heading toward the end of the 1st semester and will begin the 2nd
semester of school on Monday, February 8, 2010. All Patrick Henry students will go to
their (semester 1) First period class on Monday, February 8, 2010 and receive a new 2nd
semester class schedule. Very few changes are made for the 2nd semester and there
should be minimal movement to a new class.
The counselors are looking forward to meeting individually with each 9-11th grade student
during the spring semester. At this time we will be discussing 1st semester grades,
academic review, support classes including summer school, course choices for the 2010
school year and Naviance. Every PHHS student has been given a registration code to open
up a Naviance account. All students are accountable for certain activities such as
completing a Reading Log, completing a Community Service Log, and completing specifically
designed grade level Milestones. These Milestones are part of the PHHS Portfolio and
Senior Exhibition. The Naviance website link is
http://connection.naviance.com//henryseniorhigh Students can also access this website
through the PHHS website by clicking on the Students link and clicking on the Naviance
link. Important Portfolio information and specific grade level Milestones can be found by
clicking on the Students link and clicking on the Portfolio link. Messages from the
Counseling office are e-mailed periodically to the students through Naviance. The Senior
Newsletter is sent to the Class of 2010 through the Naviance link, and important
information regarding scholarships, career choices, colleges, can be found in the Naviance
link.
IMPORTANT DATES FROM COUNSELING
(Please check the PHHS website for more details)
Thursday, January 28, 2010, Financial Aid Workshop. 6:30 pm Cafetorium
Parents and seniors will receive assistance for The FAFSA application. Financial Aid
Advisors from nearby colleges will also be available to give extra help. Please make sure
both senior and parent/guardian have applied for pin numbers at least 1 week before this
meeting. www.pin.ed.gov Parent and student federal personal identification number
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 California High School Exit Exam for 12th grade students
who have not passed the English part of the CAHSEE. Library 7:30-11:30 this will be the
last exam to pass to participate in the graduation ceremony.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 California High School Exit Exam for 12th grade students
who have not passed the Math part of the CAHSEE. Library 7:30-11:30 am. This will be
the last exam to pass to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Monday, February 8, 2010 2nd Semester begins.
Wednesday, February 10 2010-Friday, March 26, 2010 Counselors begin to articulate
with grades 8-11, choosing courses for the 2010/2011 school year. Each prospective,
incoming 9th grade student will receive a printed copy of the INQUIRE, the PHHS course
catalog. Due to budget cuts, PHHS 9-12th grade students will need to access the
INQUIRE online and print out the INQUIRE. The INQUIRE can be downloaded from the
PHHS website, www.henry.sandi.net Click on Student, click on Course Catalog, click on
2010 INQUIRE. Read the INQUIRE, carefully, when deciding courses and electives.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Elective /Fine Arts Fair 5:00-7:00 pm Library
Incoming 9th Grade Articulation Night 7:00-8:00 pm Auditorium
Monday, February 22, 2010 Articulation Night Malcolm X Library 6:30 pm PHHS Staff
will present the articulation process, choosing courses carefully, graduation requirements,
supports to success and other important high school information.
Monday, March 2, 2010. Deadline to submit FAFSA application. www.fafsa.ed.gov
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Administration of the English CAHSEE (California High School
Exit Exam) to all 10th grade students.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Administration of the Math CAHSEE (California High
School Exit Exam) to all 10th grade students.
****Wed., April 28, 2010 – Wed. May 5, 2010 CST’s/STAR Testing
****Monday May 3, 2010- Friday May 14, 2010 AP exams
More information will be given in the next newsletter.
SENIORS and Parents:
Don’t forget to check your e-mails from the Counseling Office and continue to access the
Naviance website. The Senior Newsletter, the FAFSA application, Scholarship
applications and other important college application information is waiting for you.
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HEALTH NEWS: Patrick Henry has a Student Assistance Program, which is
available to all students. The program provides support groups, which are facilitated by
trained staff. Groups are designed to help students improve communication skills, self-
concept, and function more effectively in society by recognizing their responsibilities. Some
of the groups have a focus: Grief Group, Self Esteem, Family Change, Social Skills, and
Drug and Alcohol information groups. Others are more general and deal with issues that
are important to High School students: relationships with friends, families, teachers,
conflict resolution, etc. Students may be referred to this program by parents, teachers or
they may refer themselves. New groups will begin after finals in February. Questions can
be directed to the Nurse, Susan Efting 619-286-0452.
STUDENT TO STUDENT: The following students have been selected to participate
in the Student to Student program for 2009-2010. Returning Members: Joanna Kaitlyn
Blair, Natalie Ann Boyd, Erin Fink, Renee Keven, Alexandra Kichayeva, Victoria Maches,
Leigh Martin, Meagan Mcleod, Delaney Moghanian, Rasa Rafie, Amanda Spendlove,
Ortal Shaitrit, Daniel Straub, Kyle Thorstenson and Aryana Vahidi. New Members: Katie
Aiello, Cameron Andrew, Aaron Barranco, Jessica Berg, Lacey Fairchild, Cherise Goode,
Veronica Lua, Alanna Martin, Chris Ricario, Danielle Sanchez, Nancy Sokhis, Shahri
Taylor, Jordan Trinh and Devereaux Watson. These Students have been trained to
present smoking awareness programs to all 5th, 7th and 9th grade students in our feeder
schools and other private or district schools who request the program. The 9th Grade PE
Classes will see the program in February. This will be the twelfth year the program has
been available. Presentations will begin in February.
PEER MEDIATORS: The Peer Mediators for 2009-2010 are: Returning Students:
Michael Barellano, Heaven Haile, Brandon Schuller and Devereaux Watson. New Peer
Mediators: Alysia Cazares, Marlee Compton, Cambria Craig, Bronte Daniels, Eterly
Jimeniz, Kelsey Johnson, Robin Kwok, Jesse Leon, Ortal Shaitrit, Amanda Sobkowiak,
Amanda Strohauer, Kyle Thorstenson and Clara Townsend.
Second semester the Peer Mediators will be available every period of the school day
to assist other students with difficulties they may be having in school, present health
programs in the classroom and serve as mediators to help students resolve conflicts.
Health Presentations for second semester will include: HIV in April and Teen Relationship
Violence in May.
BLUE SLIPS – LEAVING CAMPUS EARLY
Please notify the Nurse’s Office at least 24 hours in advance to request a medical
blue slip, we prefer written notice.
Medical Blue slips must be picked up in the Nurse’s office the day of your
appointment; they will not be delivered to the classroom. If the blue slip is not
picked up, please be prepared to go to the classroom to get your student.
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If your student leaves school without a Blue Slip, he/she will be marked truant. Even
if the parent has called, the student still needs to pick it up! Parents cannot excuse
their student after he/she has left campus.
If you are sick, call your parents from the Nurse’s Office; cell phones are not allowed
in class nor are they to be used during instructional time or during passing period.
Requests for Blue Slips will NOT be honored on the following days unless there is a
verifiable medical appointment and that information is presented to the Nurse’s
Office for verification.
Any testing days (Finals, AP, STAR Testing, etc.)
Fridays prior to Saturday Dances
Fridays or any day before holidays/vacations
All personal, family emergencies or requests other than medical must have a
parent/guardian come to the office to make the request with the Vice Principal.
TAKING MEDICATION WHILE AT SCHOOL
If you plan on taking a pain reliever i.e. Tylenol, Advil, please bring your own
supply. We will keep it locked up in the Health Office with you name on it. We have
a limited amount on hand for emergencies only. We will continue to notify you if
your student should need Tylenol, Motrin or Ibuprofen at school.
If you need to take a prescription medicine you will need to keep it in the Nurse’s
Office. You cannot keep it in your backpack.
If you will be taking prescription medicine on a daily basis, you will need to pick up a
medication form and have your doctor fill it out. Medication must be in its original
container, no zip-lock bags.
Do not send your child to school if he/she has a fever (measured greater than 100
degrees with a thermometer) or is too ill to pay attention in class.
Please remember attending school on a daily basis is important for your student’s success.
Try to schedule Dental and Medical appointments after school.
We really appreciate your help in following the guidelines.
HEALTHY FAMILIES AND MED-CAL FOR FAMILIES
Information regarding this program and other medical resources can be
picked up in the Nurse’s Office.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Parents be sure your student’s emergency
information is updated. Health problems, which may affect your student’s performance,
should be discussed with the nurse. Please be sure we have current home, work and
emergency numbers.
Thank you for your help. school
Susan Efting RN, School Nurse
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PHHS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
PHHS has formed partnerships with 14 San Diego County companies/organizations. Our
partners provide wonderful opportunities for our students. The PHHS Partners in Education are:
San Diego Mesa College, East County YMCA, Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens, US
Navy, US Army, Mission Valley Rotary Club, Rick Engineering, Mission Times Courier, Chase
Bank – Lake Murray Branch, San Diego Film Commission, The San Carlos Library, Murray
Lampert Construction, San Diego State University Department of Geography/GeoTech and
Kyocera International. Businesses interested in becoming a Henry High School Partner in
Education – please contact Ms. Yvonne Walden, Employer Outreach Specialist, Patrick Henry
High School, (619) 286-7700 ext. 2233 or ywalden@sandi.net.
PHHS partners have been very active with the school! The Kiwanis of Granville-Allied
Gardens hosts a PHHS student of the month every month! This is a wonderful opportunity for
PHHS students to receive official recognition for their hard work!
The Mission Valley Rotary was successful in selecting 2 freshmen for their Rotary scholarship
program. This wonderful program has been in place at PHHS for several years. Students chosen
by the Rotary are taken under the Rotary wing throughout the duration of their high school
career. If the students successfully complete high school, they receive a scholarship from the
Rotary. The Rotary works with 8 students per year.
Rick Engineering, one of PHHS longest-standing partners, is very active once again this year
and can be seen all over campus! Rick Engineering provided 3 Engineering Academy students
with an all-day job shadow in November. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn
about what the largest civil engineering firm in San Diego does in their various departments.
Rick Engineering also has a staff member acting as a mentor for the PHHS ACE (Architecture,
Construction and Engineering) Mentoring program as well. ACE meets after school here at
Henry – 28 students are involved and 10 mentors from local engineering, architecture and
construction firms. Rick Engineering also continues to be a very active participant on the PHHS
Engineering Academy Advisory Board.
SDSU Department of Geography, a partner of the PHHS GIS class, developed a partnership
with GeoTech and we now have a 3-way partnership with SDSU Dept. of Geography and
GeoTech. The addition of GeoTech will allow our school to have access to more GIS
educational tools!
We greatly value the wonderful contributions our partners have made! Businesses interested in
becoming a Henry High School Partner in Education – please contact Ms. Yvonne Walden,
Employer Outreach Specialist, Patrick Henry High School, (619) 286-7700 ext. 2233 or
ywalden@sandi.net.
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School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career
PATRICK HENRY HIGH EMPLOYER OUTREACH
PHHS students: Come visit our Employer Outreach Specialist, Mrs. Walden in Room #11 of
the Main Office. Her hours are 7:45 am – 3:45 pm. Looking for a part-time job,
internship, job shadow, ROP course, community service and/or volunteer opportunity, or
help with career exploration or resume? See Mrs. Walden or go to the PHHS website and
click on “Departments” and then “Employer Outreach Specialist”.
Henry High Partners in Education: Our Partners are: San Diego Mesa College, East County
YMCA (Partner of the PHHS Teaching Academy), Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied
Gardens, US Navy, US Army, Mission Valley Rotary Club, Rick Engineering, Mission Times
Courier, Chase Bank – Lake Murray Branch, San Diego Film Commission, The San Carlos
Library, Murray Lampert Construction (partner of the PHHS Engineering and Design
Academy), San Diego State University Department of Geography/GeoTech (partner of the
PHHS ROP/GIS class) and Kyocera International. We are looking forward to another
wonderful year!
Job Shadows:
Many students have been on job shadows already this semester! A job shadow allows a
student to see what a worker does on a day-to-day basis by shadowing an employee for 2-6
hours while that employee is performing his/her job duties. In that way, the student can
get more of a feel for whether that is a career that they would like to pursue. To date
this year, we have had students shadow an oral surgeon, a dentist, and more. Contact Mrs.
Walden if you would like more information.
Internships:
4 PHHS students are currently working in paid internships at Kaiser Permanente during
the school year. One student is currently involved in an internship at the Prado
Restaurant. This year, unpaid internships will be made available for ROP students in
graphic arts, engineering, GIS and digital electronics. Applications for summer internships
(SEAP, Marine Technology Society, and others) are now available. Watch the bulletin or
the website for more information!
Upcoming Events:
Career guest speakers in Healthcare Pathways, Teaching Academy, Engineering Academy
and AVID classes: now through June, 2010
PHHS Healthcare Pathways Surgery viewings at Scripps – 2/19/10
PHHS Engineering, Math and Science Career Exploration Fair – 3/3/10 in the Library
PHHS For Seniors Only Career Exploration/Hiring Fair – April, 2010
Senior Exhibitions – 4/29/10
School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career * School-to-Career
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January 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Currently, all students in the San Diego Unified School District, grades 9 – 10, must receive 400 minutes
of physical education instruction every 10 school days. The state requires students to take 4 years of
physical education in high school. However, under a new state law, Senate Bill 601 (SB 601), a student
may be exempt from physical education in grades 11 and 12. The exemption is allowed only if the
student scores in the “Healthy Fitness Zone” for 5 out of the 6 areas assessed on the Physical Fitness Test
(PFT), also referred to as the FITNESSGRAM test.
In accordance with the new state law, Senate Bill 601, the San Diego Unified School District
implemented new requirements in August 2009, as follows:
Students that pass the required FITNESSGRAM test in 9th or 10th grade (students must score in
the Healthy Fitness Zone for 5 out of 6 areas assessed in order to pass) are exempt from two
additional years of physical education courses in grades 11 and 12.
Students passing the FITNESSGRAM test must give consent to be exempt from physical
education in grades 11 and 12.
Students who are exempt from physical education in grades 11 and 12 may take elective
physical education courses.
Students that do not achieve 5 out of the 6 Healthy Fitness Zones on the FITNESSGRAM test in
9th grade may attempt to pass the test in 10th grade and each year after, until they pass.
Passing the FITNESSGRAM test is NOT a graduation requirement.
Students will be given school support by their physical education department during class time
to gain the competency needed to pass the test.
This year the FITNESSGRAM will be administered between March 1 and March 26, 2010. Please contact
your child’s school for the specific date and time of the assessment.
You may also contact me at (619) 725-7126, Brenna Baringer at (619) 725-7124, or Erin Gordon in
Assessment Services at (619) 725-5687 for more information about the physical education requirement or
the FITNESSGRAM test.
Sincerely,
Bruce Ward
Director
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CIF SAN DIEGO SECTION
Is Presenting:
Enjoy an entertaining, humorous and informative
program!
Spend an evening with recruitment guru Jack Renkens as he explodes the
myths and presents the realities of college recruiting!
Myth #1
The time to gear up your recruiting effort is late in the junior year.
Reality
The best time to start is freshman year! (It’s true!)
Myth #2
Only the top athletes can expect to get opportunities.
Reality
There are great schools all over the country looking for good
athletes, good students and good kids right now!
This should be mandatory for every parent, student-athlete
and coach! Don’t miss it!
Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
SDCOE Room 401
6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Complimentary Admission for
All Student-Athletes and Families!
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JUSTICE 101 for Parents
Patrick Henry High School
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:00-8:00 PM in the Cafetorium
Did you know?
• In the past six years, more than 143 San Diego deaths were attributed to underage
drinking. And in 2008, more than 300 kids entered a county treatment program for their
addiction to alcohol. (San Diego Youth Council)
• Forty-two percent of 11th graders reported drinking in the past 30 days. Ten percent of
9- and 10-year-olds have started drinking. (San Diego County Health and Human Services
Agency)
• One in five teens in a serious relationship reports having been hit, slapped, or pushed by
a partner. (National Center for Victims of Crimes)
• Young people and adults have been criminally charged with a felony for sending, receiving,
or creating a photo involving a person younger than 18 in a sexually explicit or
obscene image.
• Depending on the crime and the age, a high school student can be charged as an adult
and the record can follow them for their entire life, including registering as a sex offender.
• Parents can be held criminally liable for hosting a party where alcohol is served.
• An entire college fund or retirement fund can be wiped out to pay for the defense of a
teen’s criminal act or for a rehabilitation program.
If any of these facts surprise you, the San Diego Superior Court wants you to hear what local teens are
really doing with their friends, or on their cell phones and computers. Award-winning Judge Frederic L.
Link of the San Diego Superior Court created and presents Justice 101 for Parents. It’s a very candid
discussion about what he sees in his courtroom every day: teens and young adults who make poor
choices and wind up in serious legal trouble.
Judge Link is nationally recognized for speaking on the issues that teens face today, and after 29 years
on the bench, he’s seen it all! He gives parents the straight facts--even those they may not want to hear-
-and he offers practical advice on how they can help their teens avoid situations that can destroy their
lives.
Joining Judge Link in the presentation is Juvenile Court Judge Carolyn M. Caietti. Appointed to the bench
in 2006, she shares Judge Link’s passion for reaching youth on the brink of adulthood. She knows how
critical it is to get through to them now about the dangers and responsibilities they face, and why it’s so
important that parents don’t ignore what’s really happening in their kids’ lives. Both Judges Link and
Caietti are dynamic and animated speakers with a “no-holds barred” approach to addressing these tough
issues. Together they present a powerful message.
• Don’t think the facts above don’t apply to you or your kids.
• Don’t miss Justice 101 for Parents!
• This presentation is designed for parents ONLY. Students and young children will
not be admitted.
We hope to see you then.
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Patrick Henry High School Foundation
Membership List 2009-2010
The Patrick Henry High School Foundation thanks its many generous donors for once
again making it possible to fund valuable activities and much-needed items for our
students. Over the past year your donations to the Foundation have made it possible for
the Senior Class to attend “Justice 101” with Judge Link at the Superior Court, provided a
wheelchair for the health office, equipment for the Girls Lacrosse Team and funding
support for Junior Model United Nations and the award-winning Robotics Team. Funding
applications are still being accepted and is available on the Patrick Henry website at
http://henry.sandi.net/boosters/foundation/grants/grant_request_form_2008.pdf
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Lesley Stillwater
Deborarh Sundt
Staci Taylor
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ASB News
WINTER FORMAL DANCE: Tickets will go on sale for the Winter Formal on Monday,
February 8th! Ticket prices will start at $34 w/ an ASB Sticker and $38 w/o. Ticket
prices will increase weekly and the last day to purchase tickets will be February, so buy
yours early and save. Remember that you must not be on the LOP List for any reason to
be able to purchase a ticket and be able to attend the dance. Get those semester grades up
and attend detention to clear up any tardies! The dance will be held at the San Diego Hall
of Champions on February 27th from 8pm-Midnight.
ASB will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, February 11th in the cafeteria. Walk-ins are
welcome or you may schedule an appointment by emailing Mr. Miller at
wmiller@sandi.net.
ESL/Second Language Department News
The ESL/second language department is implementing parent visitation days to
accommodate working parents who live out of the school’s area. The purpose is to have
second language parents become familiar with Patrick Henry and to meet the wonderful
staff (credentialed and certificated) that services their students. Parents visit the ESL
classroom, and have the opportunity of visiting the counseling office, library, and nurse’s
office. As these parents become more familiar with our school, they become more
proactive in their students’ education. The opportunity is extended to all second language
parents. All that is necessary is for them to make an appointment ahead of time by
contacting Carol Lazarus at (619) 286-7700 ext 4303 or clazarus@sandi.net.
Host families are needed for 21 students from our sister school, Lyceé St. Michel in
France. Students will be here from April 3 through April 17, 2010. If your family is
interested in this valuable experience please contact Mrs. Macedo at rmacedo@sandi.net
for information.
Library News
The Patrick Henry High School Library is requesting donations of gently used books.
Books can be dropped off at the main office or in the school library during regular school
hours.
Thank you,
The PHHS Library Staff
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Circle of Friends Winter Party
By Jessica Tran
Assortments of delectable cookies were open for members of Circle of Friends on Friday
December 18, 2009 at the Holiday Party. It was the last day that members could hang out with
their friends before having Winter break. It was held at the tables by the science building.
There were many things members could do at this party. Not only could they eat cookies, but they
could eat chips, candy, etc. They could also do some fun activities.
Instead of the usual board games and card games available during lunch, there was an art project
members could do together related to the winter holidays, such as make snowflakes (which are
going to be displayed in the Alice in Wonderland Dance in January 2010. Not every member of
Circle of Friends came, since it was held on a Friday, but the people who were able to make it
thought it was fun. The fact that everyone had a good time made it a special last day of lunch
before break.
This party during lunch at Circle of Friends was different from other lunch days peer friends
could have lunch with their friends from every day of the week instead of only their friends on
Friday. So some lucky students had lunch with as many as eight friends, rather than the usual two
or three.
Having lunch with as many as eight friends is a big deal to some members, especially because
Circle of Friends is a social skills program for those who have trouble socializing. It helps
struggling students of Patrick Henry to learn how to communicate with others and how to behave.
For some, this is a big struggle, but Circle of Friends helps them the whole way.
Generally, everyone who went to the Circle of Friends Holiday Party had a good time before
Winter break. The person who made this possible was the Circle of Friends officer board and
Ellen Goren, Circle of Friends Advisor.
Goren started this club in 2005. She got the idea from a parent who discovered this program. A
Speech/Language Pathologist at Santa Monica High School adapted a concept to include special
needs students with typical students in activities at school and in the community, so, according to
her, “it wasn’t a new idea.” At Santa Monica’s Circle of Friends, all of the members had many
things they could do, and made many new friends. This inspired her to bring change to lunch
time at Patrick Henry.
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Before Goren instilled the program at Henry, many of the special education students ate lunch
alone, with adults or in their classrooms and didn’t have anyone to talk to or hang out with. With
Circle of Friends, they have been able to form new bonds with other students they may never
have met without it, and lunch is much more fun.
From daily lunches to weekend bowling parties, everyone is involved, and as Goren says, “Circle
of Friends impacts everyone’s lives...” which is very true. For most who participate in C.O.F,
after the first few lunches, being in the program becomes less about community service hours,
and more about maintaining friendships and having fun. Everyone is dedicated, which is a reason
for the club’s huge success.
Following the Winter break party there will be a Winter Dance on January 16th and a Valentines
Party February 10th, along with many other events after that.
PHHS UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
Wed–Fri 02/03/10-02/05/10 Minimum Days* - Final Exams
Monday 02/08/10 Spring Semester begins
Thursday 02/11/10 Fall Semester Report Cards Distributed
Friday 02/12/10 Lincoln’s Birthday – Holiday
Monday 02/15/10 Presidents’ Day - Holiday
Thursday 02/25/10 Minimum Day*
Saturday 02/27/10 Winter Formal from 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
Friday 03/26/10 Progress Reports Distributed
Mon–Fri 03/29/10-04/02/10 Spring Vacation
Thursday 04/29/10 Minimum Day* – Senior Exhibition
Friday 05/14/10 Progress Reports Distributed
Monday 05/31/10 Memorial Day – Holiday
Saturday 06/05/10 Prom 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Thurs–Mon 06/17/10-06/21/10 Minimum Days*– Final Exams
Friday 06/18/10 Graduation** 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Monday 06/21/10 Last Day of School – Dismissal at 11:36 a.m.
Friday 07/02/10 Report cards mailed by district (tentative date)
*Minimum Days are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:36 a.m.
**Graduation rescheduled to Friday 6/18/10 from Monday 6/21/10
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