Welcome students, parents, and staff! Our next early out will be Wednesday November 26th.  Students will be released at 12:50.


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Viking Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

The next early out will be Wednesday, November 26th.
It is a minimum day and school will be dismissed @ 12:50pm

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
CHOICE, not chance, determines human destiny….

The Finance Office will be closed Friday, November 21st after 4th Lunch for the remainder of the day.
West High’s first Blood Drive of the year will be TOMORROW, November 20th in the gym foyer….

WHS will be holding our Annual Canned Food Drive starting Wednesday, November 12th – Friday, November 21st 2008. This is a 2nd Period Contest!!! The winning 2nd Period will receive a Pizza & Soda party the following week! (Winner will be determined by weight)

Catch the Spirit!!! Now is your chance to be a part of the WHS Cheer Squad & Mascot Team! This will be the ONLY Tryouts until December 2009!!!
General Information:
• Tryout Meeting today, November 18th 7:30-8:10 AM in Y-17
• Tryout practices will be December 1st - December 3rd from 3:30 to 4:45 PM in the Cafeteria.
• Try-outs will take place on Thursday, December 4th. They begin at 3:30 PM in the Cafeteria.
• Mandatory PARENT MEETING on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 in the WHS library at 6:00 p.m. for all cheerleaders. Pizza will be served!!
The following is a check list of what you must complete before you attend tryout practices.
THESE ITEMS MUST BE TURNED INTO VIKING HALL BY 3:30 PM Nov. 21st 2008.
1. You must have a physical on file.
2. WHS Athletic Packet filled-out, SIGNED and turned into Viking Hall.
3. Cheer Contract signed by both you and your parents/guardian turned into Viking Hall.
4. Parent/Cheerleader Information Sheet Completed & turned into Viking Hall.
• Current Grade Check by Teachers
o You must have at least a 2.0 GPA for 1st Quarter in order to cheer.
• Finance Clerk Signature on Debt Check
o All money owed to West High must be paid by 3:20 p.m. December 4th 2008
If you have any question or concerns please contact: Ms. Blossom, Ms. Teagarden or Kennedy


This is a reminder: Students WILL NOT be allowed into any sporting events with backpacks or skateboards…

MEETING INFORMATION:
The next ASB meeting will be Tuesday, November 25th during 7th period in Viking Hall. Don’t forget to wear your ASB button down shirt.

Any freshmen or sophomore interested in going to the CSUB Math Bowl this year, please bring you lunch to Room T-9 this Friday for a meeting. Or come by T-9 and let Mr. Ogilvie know that you are interested.

French Club members please plan on attending our next meeting tomorrow, November 20th after school in P-5.

MEChA will meet every Thursday, 4th period in W-11 and 5th period in the gym lobby.

Every Friday FCA will be meeting in M 4 during 4th lunch and T13 during 5th lunch.

Drama Club will meet every Friday in DeMello Hall after school at 3:30-4:00. All officers and members are required to attend. If you have ideas for some fun activities, be sure to see an officer or Mrs. Owens!

If you would like information on the military there will be two military recruiters on campus every week in S-2, the ROTC room during both lunches. Staff Sgt. Powell with the U.S. Marines will be here on Wednesday and Sgt. 1st Class Usery with the U.S. Army will be here on Fridays. Please stop by for more information.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory senior class meeting every Wednesday in K-5 during lunch

Senior t-shirts and sweatshirts are in!!!!!
T-shirts are $10.00 and Sweatshirts are $25.00.
We are out of Senior Sweatshirts at this time and will be ordering another batch. Please come see JOB in K5 in 2 weeks!!!!!
Please pay the finance office, and bring your receipt to K5 to pick them up!!!!
We ordered a limited amount, so get yours early!!!!
You may pick them up before school, during lunch and after school. Please do not come during class time.

JUNIORS: The Junior Class of 2010 will be having a Mandatory Meeting every Tuesday during 5th lunch in Y-9. This meeting is open to all Juniors!!! We will be discussing Prom.

SOPHOMORES: The Sophomore class has a Mandatory Meeting every Wednesday during 4th LUNCH starting this week in B-5 with Mrs. Davis. All Sophomores are WELCOME & encouraged to come & get involved. We will be starting to plan for the Luau!!! Don’t Miss out on the FUN!

FRESHMEN: The FRESHMEN class will have a mandatory meeting every Wednesday during lunch in B-2. All freshmen are welcome.

SPORTS EVENTS & MEETINGS:

Girls we are still having signups for girls Basketball. Please see Mr. Mills in M-3 or Mrs. Spears in M-4 for further details or meet in the back of the Gym after school.



Practice times for week of 11/17/08:

Wrestling practice will be from 3:45-5:45pm daily

Boy’s basketball practice in the gym Mon-Friday will be as follows :
F/S 5-6:30pm JV from 6-7:30pm Var from 7:30-9pm

Girl’s basketball practice in the gym Mon-Fri will be as follows: F/S –JV-Var 3:30-5pm

Boy’s soccer practice will be Mon-Fri from 3:40-5:30pm.

Girl’s soccer practice will be from 3:45-5:15pm, Mon-Friday. Any questions please come to W-3.

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Varsity Football vs Garces@WHS@ 7:00pm Playoffs
Saturday:

CAREER AND COLLEGE INFO:
The North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR) is recruiting coaches, referees and scorekeepers for the 2009 Afterschool Basketball Program. The season runs between January 2009 through March 2009. Coaches work 4-1/2 to 9 hours per week and are paid $8.50 per hour. Must be 16 years of age or older and have reliable transportation. Referees earn $12.35 per hour and scorekeepers earn $8.00 per hour. The schedule does conflict with high school sports. Apply at the NOR office at 405 Galaxy Drive (across from North High School), contact the Personnel Office at 392-2000 or download an Employment Application from the NOR website at www.norfun.org. Apply early. Interviews start soon.


COLLEGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP: tomorrow, November 20, after school, representatives from CSUB will conduct a workshop for all students. Seniors will be working in their CSU and UC applications and will receive personal statement tips. Freshmen through juniors will be covering the A-G college readiness requirements, making a four year course plan and making high school count towards college preparation. The workshop will be held in the library from 3:30 pm until 4:15 pm. It is a free workshop and all students are invited. Those needing bus transportation may take the 5:15 pm bus which leaves from the bus loading zone. See Mr. Coulter in the counseling office from more information

JUNIORS & SENIORS: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be given to interested juniors & seniors who have not taken the ASVAB on Wednesday, November 26, in De Mello Hall starting at 8:25 am. The ASVAB test is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work, to identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize their goals. Also, it is the test everyone needs to take before entering any branch of the military. This is a useful tool even if a student doesn’t plan to join the military as civilian careers are explored, too. If you would like to take the ASVAB, you must register by Monday, November 24, in the Counselors’ Office. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE ADMISSION & ORIENTATION DAY: Seniors who are planning to enroll at BC next fall or summer and would like help in completing the admission and orientation process may sign up in the Counselors’ Office. We have planned a BC Admission and Orientation Day for Tuesday, December 2, but you must sign up to participate. Information on the BC Assesment and how to make a Counseling appointment will also be available. It is important to complete the admissions process as early as possible so that you will not have to wait in long lines this spring. See your counselor for more information.


COMMUNITY CONNECTION:
Advanced algebra tutoring will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays all year. Chemistry tutoring will also be available. See your teacher or Whitney Annex window for days and times.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (except early out days) from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Computer lab, Whitney Annex
What do students get out of tutoring????
• Preparation for CAHSEE!!!
• One on one tutoring from some of the best teachers at WEST!!!
• Better grades!!!
Late bus for tutoring leaves at 5:15 p.m. each day, Monday through Thursday.

Buses will depart from the bus loading area @ 3:27pm each day unless we have an early out schedule

• Just a friendly reminder of our Dress Code…hats, spaghetti strap tops, see through apparel, apparel which does not cover under garments, or any disruptive clothing cannot be worn on this campus. Thanks for your cooperation!
• As an increased effort to keep our campus clean, the Main Quad is a no food zone. Students are asked not to bring food and drink into this area. The hallways and classrooms are also off limits. Eat your food inside the cafeteria or at the outside tables.
• The Finance office is selling Get Bus Flash Passes $30.00 for a month of unlimited rides.

• Don’t let anyone trash West High School!!! Be a part of our Keep WHS Clean Campaign!!! Show your Viking Pride by keeping our campus clean.
• Our school Electronics Policy is as follows:
• Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight at all times and may only be used before or after school.
• I PODS, MP 3 and CD players, etc. may not be visible during school hours.

You must have your school ID in order to use the phone in the attendance office.

JOB OFFERS:

Staff Announcements:
The next staff breakfast will be on Friday, December 5th, hosted by the Business & Math Departments.