Friday, January 13, 2023

January 13th 2023

 

Mark your calendar:

Monday, January 16th, No School MLK Jr. Day
 

MLK Jr. day is a day of service to uplift people to address social problems, bridge barriers, and move closer to Dr. King's vision.
Quick Links To The Important Stuff: 
 
HTH HAPPENINGS
Ms. Lisa had two educators from Santiago, Chile visit her 9th grade students. They shared their Mini POL’a with them and the beginning of their digital portfolios.
Watch the Flame Lab from Michael Chin's 10th grade Chemistry class! 
Senior field trip to artists’ studios and Watercolor Society with 12th grade art teacher Jelena Opacic. 
Thank you to all of our families who donated gently used business clothing to our new Dress For Success closet. The 11th grade students will be using the clothes for their internship interviews starting next week. 
As a school community, we are constantly reflecting on and refining our practice. I would like to invite you to share with us your thoughts about HTH. The anonymous survey should take about 15 minutes and is administered by YouthTruth – a nonprofit organization that supports hundreds of schools and districts across the country.
Please take the survey before it closes on January 27th by clicking on this link
I need your help! I want to facilitate a Mini Mars Rover project this semester, in which our students will be able to apply what they are learning about electronics, circuitry, and engineering design to develop a robot that can traverse uneven terrain. The materials are expensive and my budget is gone so any contributions would help. I am asking for donations on DonorsChoose, through which SDGE is providing a match offer so your donation will be doubled (while funds last)!
9th Grade Physics teacher Tara Samuels
FAMILY CONNECTION
Join us on Wednesday, January 25th in the HTH conference room for a special Facetime with Fahima. We will hear updates about the spring semester from Fahima and then HTH staff member Sarah Strong and HTH Alumni Gigi Butterfield will join
us to talk about their book "Why Kids Hate Math and What Teachers Can Do About It" You must pre-register to join via zoom. Coffee and pastries will be provided.  Spanish translation will also be available if needed.
HTH is hiring Academic Coaches

Coaches help students 1:1 in the classroom. You must have at least 60 college credits to apply. If you are interested, please email Fahima at fahmed@hightechhigh.org 

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 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Marci Han, Ed Specialist 
Where did you grow up?
East San Francisco Bay Area
Why did you choose to work in education?
I love supporting students in developing more curiosity and becoming life-long learners!
What are your hopes for this school year?
I'm excited about getting to know all our new 9th graders this year and growing together.
What do you love most about HTH?
I love the projects, community, inclusion, and sense of belonging at HTH.
Tell us about a memory you have from high school?
Attending high school graduation and knowing what I had accomplished was the best feeling in the world! I remember all the excitement and energy around me. I love watching students have their own graduation days.
What do you like to do outside of school?
I love spending time with my husband and family, being near the ocean, reading in the park, and discovering new taco shops in San Diego.
What's your favorite food?
Jajangmyeon

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

January 12th, 2023

I hope you had a relaxing winter break. Now, it’s time to start thinking about the spring semester and summer opportunities. Check below for some summer program ideas and here are a few save the dates coming up! 

12th Grade:

  • Reps from the community colleges will be on campus on February 17th to help with registration and choosing classes. 

11th Grade:

  • This week, I met 1:1 with every 11th grade student to talk about what they are looking for in a college and start generating a list of ideas. If you did not meet with me, email me asap.  
  • SD Case Studies - Best college event of the year! January 26th at 6pm at La Jolla Country Day. Case study and college fair.  If you did not RSVP, please email me to see if I can still add you to the list. If you did RSVP, please check here to see the agenda and materials needed. 
  • As you might know the Black College Expo is happening Jan. 26th in San Diego. This is an incredible opportunity to explore colleges and access scholarship opportunities!! Please complete this survey if you are interested in attending the Black College Expo.  The deadline to complete this form is FRIDAY, 1/13! 

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

 Nicholle

 

STORM SPORTS
                          HTH Storm Athletics       Athleticclearance.com
Donate Now
STORM Sports spring kickoff this week with an info session for athletes and families! Tryouts coming up in the next few weeks and all athletes must be registered on Athleticclearance.com by February 1st. This includes the sports physical for the 22-23 school year.

SPRING SPORTS

Boys Tennis Tryouts

Swim Tryouts

Track and Field Tryouts

Baseball Tryouts

Boys Volleyball

Softball Tryouts

Boys Golf Tryouts

  • HTH Foundation - Storm Girls Tennis
  • 01/18/2023
  • 4:00pm-8:00pm
  • 3680 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110-3225

Fundraiser Reminders

  • Save your online ordering code and share with your supporters to make sure online purchases count. Reminder — your online ordering code is: 8V923W7. 

PLEASE JOIN OUR NEXT BOOSTER COMMITTEE MEETING and learn how you can support your child's team!

 Zoom meeting Wednesday, 1/25 at 8:00PM 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81226177786?pwd=VDNiMUt5d0h4TkxIUkJBaEdxY043Zz09
Meeting ID: 812 2617 7786
Passcode: 371081

Good thing we are a Village, because it takes a Village to support our student athletes.  

Did you know.....

The HTHSD Storm Athletic department offers over 30 sports teams and 70% of our student population participates on one or more of these sports teams.  The cost for EACH season is $40,000. These funds are needed to pay for facility expenses, referee/officials fees, conference and club fees, uniforms, and equipment.  All teams work hard to support these costs by helping to raise funds through gym admissions, concessions sales, team fundraisers and donations. 

AMAZING NEWS about our Fall Fundraising efforts!

One local business pledged $50,000 over the next 5 years! 

Another business provided running uniforms and shoes to the cross country team!

Do you know a business who would like to be a Storm Sponsor?

Our Goal for Winter and Spring season Fundraising is $80,000 to cover the remaining balance for this year, which is $150 an athlete.

Each and Every donation is appreciated.


All Storm teams are required to cover their costs this year, through family contributions and fundraising. Uniforms, officials, CIF fees, equipment, venue rentals, and coach stipends amount to $5,500-$7,500 per team.  You may donate using the links below.  All funds not donated will need to be raised in other ways by your team, which your team parents will organize. 

PLEASE SUPPORT SPRING SPORTS SEASON

STORM Boys and Girls Track and Field

Goal: $5,000
Support Storm Track and Field 


STORM Boys and Girls Swim
Goal: $8,000
Support Storm Swim and Dive

STORM Boys Tennis
Goal: $4,500
Support Boys Tennis

STORM Boys Volleyball
Goal: $6,500
Support Boys Volleyball

STORM Boys Baseball
Goal: $6,500
Support Boys Baseball

STORM Girls Softball
Goal: $6,500
Support Girls Softball

Storm BOYS Golf
Goal: $3,500
Support Boys Golf
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