Soquel High School

RETAKE/MAKE-UP PICTURES:  DO NOT MISS...last chance!  Allstudents who have not yet had their photo taken by Larry's Photographyin the MPR must show up on Thursday, October 2 during brunch or lunchso that they can end up with an I.D. card (seniors included) and thenon-seniors get their yearbook picture.

HOMECOMING NEEDS CONVERTIBLES ASAP

For the Homecoming Parade and half time game, we are in need of fourconvertibles and drivers to transport the Homecoming Court. If you have any convertibles, the Parade is on October 3. Please be atSoquel Village by 2:30 p.m. The Half Time Show is during the VarsityFootball game in the evening.

If you have any information about the convertibles please contact Jill Zeman at 239-6178.

COLLEGE FINANCE WORKSHOP

College financial planner Steve Shapiro will offer a workshop onOct. 1, 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the library. This presentation will cover:

1. How the financial aid system works (need-based and merit-based)

2. Who receives financial aid and how to improve your odds

3. Planning steps for lower income families 

4. Planning steps for higher income families

Steve Shapiro is a CPA, CFP and Certified College Planning Specialist.

NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

Congratulations to the following students who have been named asCommended Students in the 2009 National Merit ScholarshipProgram.  These students placed among the top five percent of morethan 1.5 million students who took the 2007 PSAT.

    Steven DeMartini

    Lily Denevan

    Cameron Martin

    Rory Matthews

    Chanyang Ryoo

    Kaila Warren

    Laurel Woerner

SPRING HOST FAMILY NEEDED

A host family is being sought for Kim Zarah Jungbluth from Germany.Coming for the 2009 Spring semester, Kimmi is 17 and will be in the11th grade. She wants to become a designer, is a member of a balletcompany, likes art, surfing, volleyball, plays guitar & saxophone,loves her family and friends and says she's "always there for peoplewho need her."

Like all the past students, she's excited about the opportunity tolive with & get to know an American family and attend high schoolin Santa Cruz. She says it's her dream.

For more information call NOW: Sandi Spanfelner 335-3088 ~ 419-9633 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

   Thank you to everyone who attended our Back To SchoolNight last Wednesday, September 17.  We appreciate your interestin your students' education.  Special thanks to those who donatedpaper and teacher gift cards.  These are particularly appreciatedthis year, as our operating budgets have been cut 25%.  We hopethe news this week out of Sacramento regarding the budget is noworse!  If you were unable to attend Back to School Night, butwould still like the opportunity to donate, please visit the website ofthe Soquel Fund, soquelhighfund.org, for information on how you cangive online.

DRAMA AUDITIONS

The Knights of the Square Stage will be hosting open auditions on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25 & 26,  in the MU from 3-5 p.m.for the murder a la carte mystery play, "A Fatal Combination." Thiswill be a cold reading and all potential actors and actresses andtechnicians can see Mrs. Kline in Room 602 if you have any questions.

SCHOOL-WIDE FUNDRAISER

Weare selling tickets to win a Camery Hybrid starting this week! Allgroups are invited to participate.  Everyone and anyone canparticipate.  Kathy Grant will be distributing tickets on a firstcome-first served basis on Thursday, 9/25,first to those that signed up with Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel, withAD Ron Myers, or with me (Kathy Grant).  If you have not signed up,please call asap, 439-7774 day#, 475-8884.  We are only being allottedwhat we sold in 2006 - we can get more but need to sell what we havefirst before we commit to more.

SOQUEL SPORTS FOUNDATION NEWS           

BINGO KICK OFF!!!  Grand Opening - Tuesday, September 23rd, at the SC Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz (down the street from Dennys).  Doors open at 5p; warmups at 6:15p; and games at 6:30p. Sports teams - sign up for your night to earn money! The profits willbe split 50-50 after expenses.  Kathy 475-8884

LASTCHANCE! Football Program - Help support our Knights - buy a 'wishing'statement (Example:  Go Knights have a great season! or 'GoJohnny..enjoy your senior year!  Love Mom and Dad)  Last chance to doby Friday night 9/19.  831-475-8884 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Cost is $25 (or 2 for $40) - we'd like to see 10 of these. They go to print on Monday 9/22. Help support our Knights!

MONTEFIREWORK TICKETS FOR SALE - See your sports team or call Kathy Grant475-8884 (SSF can accept cash, checks, or credit cards).  $15 each.Event is Oct 11.

MONTEFIREWORK BOOTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  We are looking forvolunteers/donations for our food booth at the fireworks on 10/11 from1p -10p. Call for details on what we need and what hours you can work! We will be selling polish dogs/hot dogs, drinks.  All money will bedirected to new restrooms, snackbar, and entrance.  Kathy 439-7774day#, Dena 234-6196.

Go to www.soquelsports.com for flyers for above information

GRAD NIGHT PLANNING

Pleasejoin us for the Grad Night Committee meeting Wed. Sept. 24th at 7pm inthe library. We need your ideas and your help to plan a fabulous gradnight for our seniors.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

*School Site Council - Mon. Sept. 22 at 3pm in the MPR conference room.

*Humanities Academy Parents' Meetings - Sept. 23. Sophomore 4:30 p.m. in room 116;

Freshman 5:15 p.m. in room 114

*Grad Night Committee meeting - Wed. Sept. 24 at 7p.m. in the library

*Homecoming - Friday, Oct. 3

*Soquel Sports Meeting -- Oct 6, 6:30 -8 p.m., 2425 Porter Street #14, Soquel (across from Carpos) 234-6196 Dena

DRESS CODE UPDATE

For student security, NFL, NBA, and major league baseball team hats and jerseys are NOT PERMITTED at school.  If a student is found wearing such items, the item will be confiscated by security or the administratio and will only be released to a parent of the student.

TEST OPPORTUNITIES

The PSAT exam for juniors and interested sophomores will be given October 18.  Registration fees of $25 can be made beginning at Back To School Night (Weds., 9/17).  Thereafter, Students may register for the PSAT in the Finance Office. There are a limited number of PSAT tests available.  Registration fees increase to $30 starting Oct. 1.

SAT SEMINAR -- Four Saturdays:  8 am-4 pm; Two Tuesdays: 5-8:30 pm. Held at Scotts Valley High School.  For details call 335-7600.

SAT Registration and Test Dates:

Register by Sept. 26 for the Nov. 1 SAT Register by going to CollegeBoard.com

DRIVER EDUCATION

A class at Soquel High will begin on Sept. 29 and last until Oct. 17. The class will meet in room 701, Monday through Friday from 3-5 p.m. Students must be at least 15 1/2 to register. If interested, sign up in the front office.

WATER POLO RECRUITMENT

The Soquel Water Polo Junior Varsity needs more players. Practices are 3-5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Call Marcelo, Varsity coach, 359-6444.

SENIORS

Senior Conferences begin Sept. 15. Please come by the Counseling Office and schedule an appointment. All seniors MUST have a conference!

SENIOR PARENTS

Please come to the next Grad Night meeting where we will determine where the event will be held for our seniors.  We are meeting before Back to School night at 4:30 on Wed., Sept. 17, in the library.  We hope to see you there!

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
 
Welcome to the 2008-09 school year!

Please keep safety in mind as you travel to and from campus.  Drivers, please keep an eye out for pedestrians, bicyclists and skateboarders.  Riders, please wear helmets, walk in crosswalks, and obey all traffic regulations--we don't want a repeat of last year when we had four collisions between riders and cars in the first month of school!  

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

*Parking Lot Fundraiser* - Sunday, Sept 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Former Tiny's Restaurant (by OSH).  The Soquel High Sports Foundation has been given the access to sell all of the restaurants equipment etc.  Everything must go!  If you know a business that you could use some supplies - please forward them the details.  Questions, call Kathy 439-7774 day# or 475-8884 eve#.
*Grad Night Parent Meeting - Monday, Sept. 8 at 7pm in the library. Please join senior parents in the initial planning meeting of Grad Night 2009.  Bring all your ideas to the meeting. See you there!
*Soquel High Fund – Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7pm in the school library.  If you’re interested in making Soquel High a better place for your student and want to meet the principal and other Soquel High parents, and get involved, please join us.
*11th Grade Parent Night - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
*10th Grade Parent Night - Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
*Back to School Night – Wed. Sept 17
*Welcome Back all school dance - Friday, Sept. 19
*School Site Council – Mon. Sept. 22 at 3pm in the MPR conference room.
*Humanities Academy Parents' Meetings - Sept. 23. Sophomore 4:30 p.m. in room 116;
Freshman 5:15 p.m. in room 114
*Homecoming – Friday, Oct. 3

eSCRIP NEWS!

Thank you to all of our eScrip participants!
We need these funds more than ever this school year...

If you haven't yet signed up for eScrip, it is never too late!
Just go to www.escrip.com, and register your Safeway, Macy's or ATM
cards with Soquel High.
We earn money that goes right back into the classroom - and to our
students!

And, all Safeway eScrip participants: you must renew your Safeway card
annually.
Just click on "renew" when you go to the eScrip web site.
(Renewal must be before November 1 in order to continue your support
for Soquel High.)

Do you shop at Nob Hill?
We have Nob Hill cards in the front office.
Just follow the directions on the back of the card to register.
Then simply swipe your card with each transaction, and Soquel High
earns funds - at no cost to you!

If you have any questions about eScrip, please contact:
Gail Alaimo 429.3909 ext. 211 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SENIORS
If you haven’t already do so, please call to schedule an appointment with Larry’s Photography to get your Senior Portraits taken. (423-2815)

SAT Registration and Test Dates:
Register by Sept. 9th for the Oct. 4th SAT
Register by Sept. 26th for the Nov. 1st SAT
Register by going to CollegeBoard.com