Friday, October 21, 2022

October 21st

 

Important: We need everyone to fill out an application for FREE and Reduced Lunch even if you don't qualify. These applications help HTH with funding. If you do qualify, you will also get discounts on SAT/ACT testing fees, discounts on school dances, prom and more. 
Sign Up Here
Quick Links To The Important Stuff: 
 
HAPPENINGS AT HIGH TECH HIGH 
9th grade students spent the day at the Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas continuing their work on the "Food For All" project. 

What is the story of our food?

  • How do geography, politics, economics, and power affect what and how we eat?

  • Who and what influences what is considered to be nutritious, and how can we filter out myths and fads around eating well?

  • What is the Global Food Crisis, what do we need to know, and how can we make a difference in this locally?

12th grade students creating art with teacher Jelena Opacic. 
11th grade students on Kalle and Brianna's team consulted with researchers from San Diego State Marine Lab, Cal State Fullerton and WSP Environmental about the Urban Oyster Project. Scientists gave feedback on ongoing data collection methods and analysis. Students will present findings to the public on November 9. This project is run with the Port of San Diego and Shelter Island Yacht Clubs. Pictured: Dr. Luke Miller, SDSU, consults with juniors about testing the impacts of climate change on oysters. 

We are excited to announce that you can get your 2022-2023 yearbooks 
online starting Friday, 
October 21. 

Make sure you order your yearbook as soon as possible to get a great deal before the prices go up!

To order the yearbook please go to 2023 YEARBOOK & YEARBOOK PACKAGES OR not certain you purchased a yearbook, go here: yearbookforever.com  -- It is very simple, all you have to do is find the right school and order.

Yearbook Pre-order Price Timeline: Online Sales begin on Friday, October 21

$35 until January 8, 2023

$45 from January 9 - May 7, 2023

$60 From May 8 - July 10, 2023

Available at 2023 YEARBOOK & YEARBOOK PACKAGES

Students who qualify for the Lunch Program - F/R: $35 in person (online until 1/9/23)

(cash/check payable to HTH must be dropped off to Marcus' office after his date)

Thank you to everyone who bought fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables this week through the fundraiser with Yasukochi Farms. You raised $400 for the school plus gifted jars of jam to every staff member! Thank you to HTH parent Jennifer Harris for coordinating this event. 

Next Farm fundraiser is in November, details coming soon!

IMPORTANT STUFF
HTH Engagement Survey 
How would you like to be involved in the school? Let us know by taking the survey. Thank you for being a partner in your child's success! #hthpride #ittakesavillage
Families, are you on Powerschool yet? We need 100% of our families on Powerschool. This IS the platform we use for grades, attendance, driving forms and much more. Need help? Check the video tutorial here in English and Spanish. 
Wondering about the tech we use at HTH like Powerschool, Scoir, HTH Family Portal, How to add the HTH Calendar to your personal one and more, check out the recording of the workshop or the slides. 
 
STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Meet Grant Castillo, 10th grade Spanish teacher 

Where did you grow up?
San Diego
Why did you choose to work in education?
I chose to work in education because I have a passion for Spanish. My teachers and professors have always been my biggest influences and inspirations.
What are your hopes for this school year?

I hope to inspire my students to continue learning and utilizing Spanish in their daily lives.
What do you like to do outside of school?
Outside of teaching, I enjoy going to the beach and surfing.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself
I lived in Hawaii for five years.
If you were a tree, what kind would you be and why?
The Giving Tree, because I wish to become an author one day.
FROM THE JOURNALISM CLUB


Op Ed; Suddenly the Mask is Part of My Face

By Student Journalist Lucia Chavarin Lopez

 

The first few weeks of school when I encountered a situation where it was socially acceptable to take off my mask, I couldn’t.

I, like many people, wore my mask throughout the pandemic. I don’t remember much of what it was like adjusting to wearing a mask every time I went outside, it just became normal. In my eyes there was no alternative, especially with having high risk members in my household. The act of wearing a mask was the best decision for myself and everyone around me. 

click here to read more.....
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

If you missed Facetime with Fahima, you can watch the recording here.  Spanish translation starts 28 minutes in. 
ELAC Meeting  October 26th at 6:30pm
All are welcome! Mrs. Judy Zapien will be the interpreter in Spanish.
Join the Zoom Meeting
https://hightechhigh-org.zoom.us/j/7029991191
Meeting ID: 702 999 119
PA Summit (virtual) Thursday October 27th 6pm - Learn how you can support your PA and the HTH Foundation. All HTH parents are welcome to attend. Join us on Zoom on Thursday 10/27 at 6pm
https://hightechhigh-org.zoom.us/.../tZIlcOupqTwuE9K2Jh34

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 


And thank you to Sensations Salud, LLC. 
for being a community partner for a third year!         
COLLEGE NEWS

October 20th, 2022

Dear HTH Students and families, 

Did you know that some colleges give EVERY student who fills out the FAFSA work-study? That's FREE money! 

Did you know that filling out the FAFSA makes you eligible for grants and scholarships?

It takes just a few minutes to fill out! FAFSA Completion line by line video in English:  link FAFSA Completion in Spanish:  link

 

 

Mark Your Calendar: 

  • College Zoom 101 - Wed., November 9 at 6pm  “How Admissions Decisions are Made” with Syracuse rep Camille Crites. Zoom link here 

  • HTH Village College Night (grades 9-11) Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 6pm

 *********make a note 9th and 10th will NOT be meeting at our school   

  •    grade 9:  @HTH Media Arts

  •    grade 10: @ HTH International   

  •    grade 11: @ HTH

 

 

As always, you can email me anytime at nwyatt@hightechhigh.org 

 Nicholle

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