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HELPFUL HOLIDAY SHOPPING
As the holiday season gets started please use the link to Amazon at the top of the Library's homepage http://www.soquelhs.net/library/. When you use this link to Amazon you will help the Library earn up to 10 percent of all your purchases from Amazon. Currently this is our only revenue source so we apreciate your support. Thank you, Madeline Britton, Library Teacher.
LADY KNIGHTS CONTINUE STREAK
Our girls' volleyball team will travel to El Dorado on Tuesday to face Union Mine in the NorCal finals. Way to go, ladies!
And congratulations to Kaila Gibson and Katie Alioto who placed sixth and thirtieth in the state cross country girls' division four.
SUPERIOR SINGERS
Soquel High had a number of students selected for honor choirs.
Students named to the Regional All-State Honor Choir are Deanna Dawson, Taylor Boling, Allison Hill, Nick Roberto, Zack DaSilva, Emma Bushnell, and Josh Fox. Those selected to CCS Honor Choir are Deanna Dawson, Emma Bushnell, Bernice Morales,Erica Bertelsen, Taylor Boling, Allison Hill, Elisa Paden, Margarita Barretto, Nick Roberto, Josh Fox, Zack DaSilva, and Henry Sanders. Congratulations!
SENIOR SUPPLIES
This Tuesday, Nov. 29,and Wednesday, Nov. 30, are the days to order for rings, caps and gowns, and announcements. Students should have attended a meeting to receive their forms. If parents did not get them additional packages are available in the main office. Ordering of items does require a deposit and they have payments plans. This is the only time Jostens is coming to take orders, so get your package ready. They will take orders by mail but it will cost more.
Orders will be taken on Tuesday for last names of A to L
Orders will be taken on Wednesday for last names of M to Z
Juniors who wish to order rings may do so on Tuesday, Nov 29, by turning in order forms to Cheryl in the main office. They will have to come and pick up forms in the main office ahead of time..
BLOOD DRIVE
The SHS Blood Drive is this Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the upper gym. Hosted by Stanford Blood Center and organized by the Red Cross Club, parents, staff, faculty, and community are all encouraged to donate blood. Students must be 16 years old and at least 110 lbs. All students must complete a permission slip to donate blood. Those students who are 16 will receive a call home to verify parent permission. Give blood - Save lives!
SAT PRACTICE
Polish your test-taking skills with a practice SAT session on Saturday, Dec. 10. Sponsored by Revolution Prep, our school gets the $10 fee and students get an online score report with a detailed performance analysis, including personalized feedback on the essay portion. The session will be held at the Soquel High campus, with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and the test running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
The staff appreciation lucheon honoring our teachers, administrators and staff is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec 13. The luncheon is a way for Soquel High families to thank thse incredible people! You can help by donating food, drinks, decorations, and/or your time. The food items that the staff seems to enjoy are luncheon meats, cheeses, salads, quiches, pasta dishes, sushi, breads, fruit, and desserts. A variety of drinks such as juices, sparkling waters and punch are a nice compliment to the lunch. Food and drink items can be dropped off in the school office or brought to the staff room before noon on the 13th. If you would like to help support this event showing your appreciation or if you have any questions, please contact Juli McDermott at
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or 476-7516. Thank you!
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday Boutique: Unique and wonderful gifts for the holiday season will be available for purchase on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 600. This event is sponsored by ROP Floral Design and FFA (Future Farmers of America).
Caroling in Capitola Village: Enjoy a performance by
TREE DISCOUNT AND DONATION
Save on your Christmas tree purchase and support Grad NIght. Click on the link below (or paste in your browser), print out the flyer and use the coupon for 10 percent off your purchase. Plus, Grad Night will also receive 10 percent. The tree lot is located at the corner of 17th Avenue and Brommer, phone 831-479-4400. It has Noble Fir, Douglas Fir and Grand Fir trees plus wreaths, mistletoe, garland and decorations. There will be a visit from Santa and jump houses. For times and dates go to www.furlanic.com
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GRAD NIGHT PIZZA FUNDRAISER
Plan to take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and come to Pizza My Heart on Wednesday, Nov. 30, between 4 and 9 p.m. at 2180 41st Avenue in Capitola. Mention that you are there to support Soquel High School Grad Night and we will receive a portion of your purchase to help fund the event. You can dine in, carry out or even have it delivered. They have great pizza and salads, too. The parents of Grad Night will have their next meeting at Pizza My Heart that evening at 6:30 pm. You do not have to be a family of a senior to come and support us. We can use help from everyone. Our goal is to raise money to keep the price of tickets as low as possible and still have fun things to do. Click on the link for more information:
http://soquelhs.net/home/News/pizza-my-heart-fundraiser
SPORTS FOUNDATION NEWS
Souvenirs: Looking for some great Christmas gifts? We have sweatshrits, T-shirts, stickers, hats, blankets, and beanies. Call Kim 818-1077 or Kathy 475-8884.
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Bingo: We are recruiting volunteers for future dates and still need people for Dec. 20 and Dec. 27. A group of four can earn about $330 for each Tuesday night they volunteer! CORE members can earn up to $75 per Tuesday night. Call and sign up today! Kim 818-1077 or Kathy 475-8884. See the current schedule on SHS website under parent groups, then Soquel Sports Foundation. NOTE: This is for ANY group at Soquel High -- band, drama, Humanities Academy, teachers, sportsteams, etc.
Come support your Knights! Tuesdays at SC Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St, Santa Cruz. Doors open at 5 p.m.; early bird 6:15 p.m;. regular games at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming volunteers:
11/29 Grad Night
12/6 Girls' Softball
We are also always looking for ways to get help in terms of marketing bingo, passing out flyers, helping to plan fun activities around holidays, decorations, birthdays. So if you aren't able to work on Tuesday nights but want to help - give us a call ! Kathy 475-8884 or Kim 818-1077.
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