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Dear Knights
Senior Awards is this Sunday at 3:15 following the Senior Reflections. At 3:15, a 15 minute sneak preview of the video yearbook will be played, followed by Senior Awards which includes: local scholarship presentations, a naval academy appointment, PTO & Engineering Scholarships, National Merit recognition, National Honor Society presentation, and CSF cord and tassel presentation. Other scholarships will be announced at the end of the program by Dr. Stephany and students will be asked to stand and be acknowledged. Students that will be receiving an award should have been notified Tuesday or Wednesday in school with a gold invitation. Everyone is welcome to attend both Reflections and Senior Awards.
Reflections 2:00 - 2:50 (senior tributes and songs - cap and gowns are required)
Break for refreshments and pictures 2:50 - 3:15
Video 3:15 - 3:30
Senior Awards 3:30 - 4:45 (cap and gowns are NOT required for this portion of the program)
Bell Schedule
Foothill will have a different bell schedule next year. The start time of school will be 15 minutes earlier and lunch will be moved to after 5th period. All students will be required to take a 4th period class. The new schedule is attached. If your student indicated that he or she wanted a zero period on their course registration form, and would like to change that, please email your counselor.
Enrique's Journey
This summer, all Foothill students will read the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Enrique's Journey. Students will have assignments and lessons associated with this novel when they return to school in September. The purpose of this is to increase the amount students are reading, bridge cultural divides and to provide the foundation for rich discussion on relevant topics across the curriculum. More information on this program is available by clicking here.
The EdFund has generously donated funds to purchase copies of this book for students this summer. Students can pick up this book starting June 15 from our library. This novel is also available for purchase on Amazon and other retailers. It's a great book and an exciting program for Foothill.
Device Collection
Students will begin to turn in their laptop computers next week. Please make sure your students bring their laptops on their designated day next week (click here for the schedule by teachers). If a student is taking summer school, they will still have to bring their laptop on the collection date to be checked in and checked out in one quick process.
We need parent help with device collection in the afternoon shift, 12-2:48 on June 8-12 & June 17 8am-12pm. Contact Patty Figueroa patie4@sbcglobal.net
OCTA Teen Council
OCTA is looking for new members to serve on its Teen Council during the 2015-2016 school year. Students members will have the opportunity to give input and work together on projects that will impact the way that OCTA promotes services, specifically for teens. Teen Council Applications and flyers are available on OCTA's website. The application period is now open, and will close on July 31, 2015. High school students between the ages of 13-18 are invited to apply. More information about the OCTA Teen Council can be found online at:www.octa.net/teencouncil.
OCTA Blog Posts about the Teen Council:
Join OCTA's Teen Council and Make a Difference - May 19, 2015
CEO Darrell Johnson Addresses OCTA Teen Council - January 20, 2015
30-Day Youth Summer Bus Pass (and Scholarship Opportunity)
OCTA's Youth Summer Bus Pass is being sold at a record-low price of $20 for 30 days for kids ages 6-18 (regular 30-Day Youth Passes cost $40). These special 30-Day Youth Summer Passes are on sale now and can be used during June 1 - September 30, 2015. The last day to purchase them is August 31, 2015. Learn more or buy now directly from the OCTA website.
In addition to a low price, OCTA has created a zombie-themed contest around the pass to encourage kids to get outside, ride the bus, and do something with their summer. This "Finish the Story" contest gives teens ages 13-18 the chance to submit creative entries for a chance to win. All participants need to do to enter is watch and share the De-Zombify Yourself video, then submit an ending to the story using the hashtag #EndTheZombie. Entries are due by August 31, and the winner will be announced by September 15. More contest information can be found here: www.octa.net/contest.
OCTA Info about the 30-Day Youth Summer Pass:
OCTA Youth Summer Pass Press Release - May 28, 2015
Discounted Youth Bus Pass Will Help Cure Summer Boredom- May 19, 2015
30-Day Youth Summer Pass Offers Lively Fun at a Deep Discount - May 5, 2015
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