April 22nd

 

Friends of HTH Familias Unidas de HTH HTH PA HTH School Storm Athletics Earth Day 2022 “I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.” —Mother Teresa HTHPL Calendar 2021-22  School Hours M- F from 8:40 AM - 3:40 PM.  Click here for the latest information regarding Covid-19 and HTH Site Manager Vanessa vamartinez@hightechhigh.org 619.243.5000   HTH FAQ sheet  HTH HAPPENINGS THIS PAST WEEK!  Seniors working together so well in groups to find the area under a curve using integration.  This podcast began 4 years with former HTH teacher, Molly Josephs and a group of 9 and 10 grade students. Episode-Being Seen-features HTH alums Cami and Mr Mark Aguirre. Wonderful to listen to Mr Aguirre share some of his classroom magic. Latest Episode "Feeling Seen"  Did you know that all HTH students are required to do an internship in their junior year? It's unique to HTH and a very valuable experience. Our juniors are looking for internships now. Do you have a small business or know someone who does and would be open to taking on an HTH student as an intern May 18-June 17? We have several students looking for general business type internships. If you are interested, please email Stephanie at santin@hightechhigh.org or Kalle at Kpalmer@hightechhigh.org Thank you so much for your support! Starting May 1, all riders 18 and under can ride MTS and NCTD services for FREE through the SANDAG Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program.    To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 and under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a PRONTO Youth card, and travel with proof of eligibility. (Kids 5 and under ride MTS and NCTD free when accompanied by a fare paying adult, and do not need a card or proof of eligibility.)  The Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program ends June 2023. Covid testing is available near the HTM tables Please register on the Primary Health website.  High Tech High is following the isolation and quarantine guidance issued by CDPH that is now reflected in the latest COVID-19 decision tree, updated on Jan. 12, 2022. Updated E-Decision Tree April Breakfast and Lunch Menus Hailey “Haze” Baiz What are your plans for the fall? * Studying screenwriting, acting, and modeling. Many projects to come. Tell us about your favorite HTH memory My first time camping, my freshman year was with my class. We went up to Mount Laguna. It was cold and I was not prepared enough but I had a lot of fun spending time looking at the stars with my friends.   Tell us about an HTH teacher you appreciate and why Ryan Zroka came in new to the system and has done a great job from day one. He truly knows how to connect with his students. We want to spotlight our wonderful seniors! Please fill out this form and let us know your plans for the fall, your favorite HTH memories and experiences.  PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS This is an incredible opportunity to experience project-based learning just like your student.  ELM Coordinator Judy Zapien will guide us through the design and creation process through the lens of family partnership. The cohort will create a film project focused on family recipes.  You must commit to attending all three sessions (5:45pm-7pm May 9th via zoom, May 16th in person, May 23rd in person.) We will follow all COVID safety guidelines. Limited to just 15 people.  Suggested donation is $15 per person You can use this paypal link to make your donation or bring cash or a check to the first in person class Register in English  Register in Spanish  If you missed Ask Andrew this week, no worries. You can check out the recording right here and if you would like to share your suggestions, comments or feedback, add it to our jamboard. Thank you to the families who joined us. We really appreciate you taking the time to dream about what school could be.  Join us for a virtual watch party of the film "Most Likely To Succeed" followed by a talkback with former HTH teacher Brian Delgado and HTH alum Samantha Fiallo on Wednesday, May 18th at 6pm.  The film follows a 9th-grade Humanities class at High Tech High in order to examine the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today's innovative world and explore compelling new approaches like Project-Based Learning.  Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Did you know you can get a discount if you shop at an HTHPL owned business? Check out the NEW HTHPL Businesses Directory with our Point Loma campus families. If you have a business and would like to be included in the directory, please fill out this form.  Questions email hthpacommunications@gmail.com  (619) 726-3548 or msarriz@pointmtg.com;  https://www.facebook.com/marialuisasarriz And thank you to Sensations Salud, LLC.  for supporting HTH for a second year!          COLLEGE NEWS April 21st, 2022 HTH Families and Students,  A quick reminder for our seniors to schedule an appointment with me if you want to go over your financial aid packages and/or narrow down your college list. Link is here and also on my Google Classroom site.  It’s in ‘comment only’ mode. Also, seniors don’t forget to update SCOIR with your admission decisions and select where you are enrolling. That’s how we know where to send your final transcript!  We want to spotlight our wonderful seniors! Please fill out this form and let us know your plans for the fall, your favorite HTH memories and experiences.  As always, you can email me anytime at nwyatt@hightechhigh.org  Nicholle COLLEGE NEWS April 21st, 2022 HTH Families and Students,  A quick reminder for our seniors to schedule an appointment with me if you want to go over your financial aid packages and/or narrow down your college list. Link is here and also on my Google Classroom site.  It’s in ‘comment only’ mode. Also, seniors don’t forget to update SCOIR with your admission decisions and select where you are enrolling. That’s how we know where to send your final transcript!  We want to spotlight our wonderful seniors! Please fill out this form and let us know your plans for the fall, your favorite HTH memories and experiences.  As always, you can email me anytime at nwyatt@hightechhigh.org  Nicholle SPORTS                           HTH Storm Athletics       Athleticclearance.com Donate Now STORM TENNIS The Storm Men's Varsity Tennis team is soaring to the end of the regular 2022 season. Going 9-3, High Tech High is one of the toughest CIF contenders with many more wins to come. At their most recent away game at University City High School the single (Adam Gans) and doubles teams (Kellan Kim, Sergio Pallares, Lucas Meza-Ehlert, and George Wilber) won all three sets that they played, securing the 11-7 win. After Senior Night on 4/15/22, the team will advance to CIF in the postseason. STORM SWIM AND DIVE Storm Swim and Dive team has been busy over the Spring Break with several meets including this one against Kearny Mesa High School. Photo credit to Ellen Schlage STORM graduating Seniors!!  We have 8 amazing Seniors this year and four have been swimming for all 4 years!  Please help us congratulate them as they finish their high school years and prepare for college.  Nicole Yeager, Captain of the Storm Swim Team headed to San Diego State after graduation. Congratulations!  Senior Martin Rocomora, Captain of the Storm Swim Team. We wish you all the best!    For more information, please contact: Coach Susan Berardi 619-894-1657 or HTHSwimming@gmail.com                 Girls Team Captain Nicole Yeager nyeager2022@hightechhigh.org Boys Team Captain Martin Rocamora mrocamora2022@hightechhigh.org SURF The Surf team is getting ready for the California State High School Surfing Championships! to take place April 23-25th, in either Oceanside or Huntington Beach. Congratulations!    TRACK AND FIELD Are you interested in Track and Field this spring? Are you a sprinter? Do you want to try hurdles or shot-put?  Questions? Contact our coaches for more info Coach Mike Strong mstrong8@gmail.com Coach Amiee Turnier attomasello@gmail.com Coach Erik Figge efigge@hightechhigh.org    Other STORM Sports happening right now: Golf, Softball, Middle School Basketball, Baseball, Archery and Boys Volleyball  Buy Now