Friday October 16, 2009

West Hills Mission Statement

The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute

positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.

Friday - Minimum Day – October 16th

Quote of the day: “It takes courage to lead a life. Any life.” Erica Jong

Water Conservation Tip: If placed into gallon bottles, the 168 million gallons of water San Diego imports daily would encircle the earth more than one and a quarter times.

Students if you know of any crime on campus, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-tips (8477). You will remain anonymous and can earn up to $1000.00.

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Newest Notices

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17^th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.

Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days – October 12 – 16th: Friday – Finding Nemo (Nemo, Dorey, Marlin, etc.).

Pack Come To The Pit Activities at lunch to watch court compete and get your pictures taken.

Boys’ Soccer Pre-Season Meeting: Wednesday, October 21^st at lunch in the Wrestling room. If you plan on playing, you need to attend.

PSAT testing will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on WHHS campus for all 9th through 11th grade students. Cost is $18.00 cash payable directly to the Finance Office. PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Don't miss out on this important opportunity!

ATTENTION ATHLETES: El Capitan High School is offering sports physicals for Winter Sports Wednesday, November 4^th at 1:30 pm in their Health Office. The cost is $20.00 cash. Please download an athletic clearance packet at http://wolfpack.guhsd.net (click on the Athletics link) or pick up an athletic clearance packet from the Finance Office before your physical.

PHYSICIAN SPORTS PHYSICALS will be doing physicals on October 24th at Scripps Ranch HS (girls' locker room) from 9am-10am, October 26th at Gompers Preparatory Academy (location TBD) from 2pm-3pm, and again on November 4th at Mira Mesa HS (Nurse's Office) from 2pm-3pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Just bring school physical form and cash. Super convenient!

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Marching Band And Color Guard: Come out this Saturday to Rancho Buena Vista High School and cheer on your marching band and color guard in their first field show competition of the season. Performance time is 2:30. See you there!

Community Service Opportunity: Meet at the corner of East Park Avenue and Roanoke Road in El Cajon on October 24^th from 9-11am. Together we will support the Make a Difference Day mission of neighbors helping neighbors by removing trash, identifying graffiti, properly recycling electronic waste, and collecting usable household donation items for the San Diego Rescue Mission. It promises to be a fun and rewarding morning! For more information and a waiver (if under 18), see Mrs. Pratt in Counseling.

INKWELL: West Hills' creative writing literary magazine is up and running! If you are interested in participating or just want to see what it's all about, come to our first meeting in E-7 Thursday, October 22 at lunch. Artists, writers, photographers, everyone is welcome.

Attention Wolf Pack: Anyone interested in wrestling the Wolf Pack Express Wrestling Club meets Monday through Thursday from 3-6 pm in the Gymnastics room (located on the west end of the gym). Challenge yourself and become a member of the Wolf Pack wrestling team.

Last Call For Seniors (1^st. served) or Juniors (2^nd. served) for purchasing one of the 11 parking spaces left. 9 of the spaces start @ $20.00 and the 2 premium spaces start @ $50.00. Come to room SS5 at lunch or after school with cash and ID card to bid on your parking space! A map of the parking spaces will be available in room SS5.

Loss Of Privilege (LOP) List: Students who fail to follow the expectations for appropriate behavior may be denied privileges such as attendance at Homecoming, athletic events, and any other school sponsored activity. Review the student handbook for additional information.

Hey Pack: Want to be up to date on all the latest news. Check out the Paw Prints news blogs by following the link on the West Hills website.

Make-Up Picture Days At Boyd Anderson Studio: Again this year, we will be offering picture make-up days the first

Saturday of every month at our studio in Santee and in addition to those days we are offering two additional dates to accommodate those parents and their students. The two additional dates and times at the studio are:

Tuesday, October 20^th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 24^th from 8:00 am – Noon. The studio's address is:

9550 Cuyamaca Suite 102, Santee, CA 92071 and the phone number is (619) 444-1184.

The National Christian College Fairs provide students and their parents with information and guidance concerning the opportunities available at Christian colleges/universities and Bible colleges located throughout the United States and Canada. San Diego's fair will be October 15, 6-8 p.m. at Horizon Christian Fellowship. Admission is free, and includes a financial aid workshop.

Young Women's Leadership Workshop Series Presents: Branding Beautiful You! Marcy Morrison of "Careers with Wings" will teach girls how to identify their strengths, values and gifts. Learn how to put your best foot forward and get in the running for life's great opportunities at this workshop November 7th, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Register online today at www.jdfleadership.org.

Teens-Sharp Hospice Care needs you! Would you like valuable experience to put on your college and scholarship applications? If you want to make a difference and have a loving heart, this volunteer opportunity is for you. Extensive training is provided, and begins on January 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Please call volunteer Services for an interview at 619-667-1900 by October 31, 2009.

Miss Teenage California is seeking potential candidates. Their program stresses education, and encourages personal development, leadership, and scholastic achievement. There is no swimsuit or talent competition. Female students ages 13-19 are eligible to compete for scholarships and other prizes. For more information visit www.missteenageca.com.

Admissions Representatives From The Following Colleges will be visiting West Hills to answer your questions about admission, financial aid, campus life, majors, etc. Sign up on the College clipboard in the Counseling Center to attend these presentations.

October 20, 11:45 a.m. Pt. Loma Nazarene University

October 22, 12:00 p.m. California Lutheran University

October 23, 9:15 a.m. Mount St. Mary's College

October 26, 12:15 p.m. Saint Mary's College of CA

October 28, 10:30 a.m. University of Redlands

October 28, 12:15 p.m. San Diego State

October 30, 10:30 a.m. Whittier University

Senior Portraits: Attention Class of 2010, your senior portrait must be taken by our official photographer, BOYD ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY to appear in the senior section of the annual.

There is NO CHARGE to be photographed, but you must call or go on line to schedule an appointment at the studio. The web address is www.boydanderson.com and the studio's phone number is 619-444-1184. The studio is located in Santee (Mast & Cuyamaca).

Please make your appointment to be photographed as soon as possible because the deadline to be included in the yearbook is approaching.

SPRAYING OF THE LIQUID HERBICIDE “REMUDA” Diluted To 2 Ounces Per Gallon Of Water - EPA Reg. No. 228-366-54705 will occur in flowerbeds and grass pads from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday each week. Active ingredient glyphosate, N- (phosphonomethyl) glycine in the form of its isopropylamine salt.

• • • • Collaboration Day

Monday, October 19th