October 15th

 

Friends of HTH Familias Unidas de HTH HTH PA HTH School Storm Athletics We hope everyone's SLC's were successful, transformative and reflective.  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!  9th grade students on Amilio/Taya and Juli's team are researching water, how it is used, where it comes from and how it is distributed. Part of the research included snorkeling at Mission Bay.  10th grade Ryan, Molly, and Anna's team headed to the Escape Room at Belmont Park to do research for their Escape Room Project. The Dollars For Doers fundraising campaign provided funds for this field trip in the form of teacher/staff grants.    Changing The Subject, Twenty years of projects from HTH A cross between an art book and a how-to-manual, this beautifully designed volume features some of the most creative and inspiring student projects from the award-winning High Tech High schools in San Diego, California. With contributions from over fifty teachers, spanning grades K through high school, Changing the Subject is filled with images of student work and students working together. The book is available on Amazon COVID-19 Testing We are offering FREE antigen testing on most campuses on Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays (7:30-9:30).  All staff and students can test during those hours. Staff and students that registered or were here last school year will have to register again.  But once you do that registration and consent is good for the 2021-2022 school year.  Please register on the Primary Health website.  Registration Landing Page  - https://my.primary.health/l/HighTechHigh Required for testing:  Students that are on modified quarantine or participating in indoor sports can use our onsite antigen tests, as well as staff that are unvaccinated.  If a student or staff member has COVID symptoms, they must go home and return with a PCR test through a County site, pharmacy or physician.  Any student or staff that just wanted to test preventatively may do so on campus. DEEPER LEARNING Beauty; And The Science Behind It By: HTH Journalist Lucía C. López "It's not often that we are willing to admit it—or even talk about it—especially if we're on the receiving end of its benefits."(MyImperfectLife.com ) Pretty privilege.  This term of pretty privilege is defined by the article “Pretty Privilege: Why Bias Is Real and What We Can Do About It”  as individuals who “...often experience social advantages and better treatment by those who perceive them as attractive.” This term has been prevalent in the media, but is there actual science behind it? Read more....  What is the Poker and Board Games X-Block?  By HTH Journalist Mia Dahlgren Poker and Board Games is “a time made for students to connect with other students through family fun!” That’s according to Michael Chin, a 10th grade chemistry teacher at HTH and the co-leader of these last 40 minutes every Tuesday and Thursday. This X-block started when Michael and 10th grade math teacher Molly Poole learned that a previous teacher had run a poker X-block, “so, I wanted to keep that alive, because I knew there were certain students that were really into it. And, I think it's just something that I really enjoy in my free time, and I felt like maybe poker wasn’t wide enough as an X-block, so I decided to put in board games, because, as you can see, I have a pretty big board game collection.”  Read more..... STAFF SPOTLIGHT Jessica Morris, Mental Health Counselor at High Tech High  Why did you choose to work in education? I struggled in school growing up and know how valuable having influential, supportive individuals can be for young folks. What are your hopes for this school year? To reach as many students we can, providing support to promote mental health, while providing a safe place for them to share. What do you love most about HTH? The collaborative and supportive work environment. Tell us a fun fact about yourself I coached lacrosse for 19 years at Coronado High School. If you were a tree, what kind would you be and why? An elm because they are strong, sturdy, and seem to be able to take on whatever element comes their way. PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS With your generous donation, the campaign raised an amazing $15,279. Wow! We cannot thank you enough for your support. We want to share with you how your funds will be used to support HTH students.  Teacher/Staff Grants - $10,000 will be set aside for teacher/staff grants which send the funds directly back into the classroom. So far, this year, the grants approved are: 10th-grade field trip to an Escape Room for research for the Escape Room project  Additional copies of books for the 11th-grade book club with Margaret Egler new tools for John Santos/Pat Holder's Communification Project   Ionic compounds for experiments in the 10th-grade Chemistry class with Michael Chin Plants and ecosystem supplies for Kalle Palmer's Let It Grow Project  You can check out all the projects funded through this campaign here.  HTH Collaborative - In addition to the projects, a portion of the proceeds funds the HTH Collaborative which provides help for our HTH families in need. So far this year, the HTH Collaborative has donated funds to help two HTH families cover funeral expenses for loved ones including HTH 2021 graduate Shad Jean Philippe and funded our inclusion team's request for a new software program that will help many of our students.  529 Seed Program - We are also setting aside $2,000 to seed 529 accounts for our HTH students.  College doesn't have to be expensive. This year, the HTH Collaborative will be offering seed money and grants towards college tuition. You can watch a recording of the info session here. The Spanish presentation starts about 1 hour in. Deadline to open an account and qualify for seed money is October 31st, 2021.    The first Family Partnership Project launched this month! The family cohort met online for the first session and learned about project design, definitions of art, and their feelings about being artists. 12th-grade art teacher Lucera Gallegos is guiding the cohort which will create an art piece that will be on display during the all-school Exhibition.  (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 Congratulations to our juniors who completed the PSAT yesterday. Not only is the PSAT a great practice test for the ACT and SAT, the scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.    Plus another great College 411 session yesterday.   Ed Devine of Xavier University  (OH) presented “Demonstrating Interest and Ways to Stand out "Off the Page". You can find the recording on Google Classroom. Be sure to join us for the next session held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 4pm. College Day is coming up on Friday, November 12th, details coming soon. For questions, feel free to reach out to me at nwyatt@hightechhigh.org  Nicholle Wyatt SAVE THE DATES: 411 workshops are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 4pm. Next one, October 27th. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 860 7282 6442   Passcode: college Mark your calendar for College Day, November 12th  HTH Village Virtual Family College Advising Night (for grades 9-11):  Dec. 9 at 6pm SPORTS                           HTH Storm Athletics       Athleticclearance.com Donate Now All athletes must be registered and cleared on athleticclearance.com before they can play  Hey Storm Fans, Our Fall sports are almost through with their season.  If you haven't made a game, check out our sports calendar.   Winter Sports are right around the corner.  All will begin the first week of November.  For any student-athlete to participate in HTHAthletics you must fill out and update your online clearance forms on athleticclearance.com. Each student-athlete must also have an updated sports physical for the 21-22 season.   Michal-Lynn O'Kelley Director of Athletics and Wellness mokelley@hightechhigh.org  858-337-9452   Check out this video message from Coach Gary and the captains Naomi and David!  First Practice Nov 8th 630pm at BBMAC Coronado Pool. Be ready to jump in the pool. WINTER SPORTS GIRLS BASKETBALL - MASKS REQUIRED  October 28 at 6:00 pm: Mandatory Parent/Player meeting at the gym at HTe. November 6 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Team tryouts at the gym at HTe. contact Coach Ali Breidenstein at alisonanne44@gmail.com BOYS BASKETBALL - MASKS REQUIRED Saturday, November 6, 2021 FIRST TRYOUTS with subsequent tryouts to take place the following school week!  All times to be finalized and announced closer to Tryouts. BASKETBALL HELP WANTED!  VOLUNTEERS! HIGH TECH SAN DIEGO WANTS YOU! Parents, Interested in Coaching Basketball?  Contact Team Liaison, Joe, jtango32@yahoo.com for more information.  There are other roles our Basketball Program would be greatly aided by volunteers!  Tickets, Concession, Fundraising, Time Clock and Shot Clock operations, Scorekeeping, Statistics, etc.  Your efforts will be greatly appreciated!   Please contact Joe, jtango32@yahoo.com TO WORK WITH BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL! GIRLS SOCCER - TRYOUTS!  Monday Nov. 8th 5-7pm Wednesday Nov. 10th 5-7pm Friday Nov. 12th 5-7pm HTH Mesa on the turf field.  BOYS SOCCER- Need a boys soccer coach!  Please contact Coach OKelley for details.   Any student-athletes who want to be a part of HTH Storm Athletics must fill out their clearance paperwork and get their updated sports physical uploaded.  How do I sign up for HTH Athletics? We need all of our Storm athletes to have been cleared through Athletic Clearance. Please make sure all athletes create or update their athleticclearance.com profile. This is important so coaches can be in contact with their athletes.   Not only do all athletes need to be in athletic clearance with all their paperwork filled out and signed, they also need an updated sports physical for the 20-21 school year.  If you want to be a part of HTH Athletics please do these 2 important things as soon as possible. Create a Profile on AthleticClearance.com (School is High Tech SD) Sign up to get an updated physical with HTH Download the physical form. Sign and turn in all paperwork to Coach O’Kelley Athletic clearance confirmation page Signed physical by physician Support the STORM!  Spectators are now allowed in the gym! Woohoo! Masks required. Admission: Students $1 with ID, $3 without  Teachers FREE  Adults $5 Seniors/Military $3  STORM GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - The Varsity Team has been busy this past two weekend winning the Buc’s Tournament Silver Bracket Championship on September 24, and Then winning the O’Farrell Tournament Bronze Bracket Championship on Oct 2.    STORM GIRLS TENNIS - Woohoo! New uniforms and league champions! The team beats Claremont High School to win the league. Next week, the team heads to the league tournament.  Copyright © *2021* *High Tech High*, All rights reserved.