Eagle Family News #11

IMPORTANT NEWS: Important Dates, Dia De Los Muertos, SSC Welcomes Cherlyn Vasquez, GEAR Up Family Night at the Pyramid, JGHS 8th Grade Family Night

ACADEMICS: College Awareness Week, Senior Eagles Visit CSUDH, No Cell Phone Policy and Update, AP Exam Registration Deadline, AP Exam Challenge Sign-Up, Senior Graduation Status Letters, JGHS Back on Track (10/29), Edgenuity Session 2, Tutoring Schedule, , Counseling Team, Follow the JGHS Counseling Team on Instagram!

ACTIVITIES: Summer Trips, ASB Card

ATHLETICS: Athletic Schedule: Mon 10.28 to Th 10.31

Technology Update: Student Chromebook Wi-Fi, PowerSchool and Schoology on phones, How to access PowerSchool and Schoology on Chromebooks

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & MARGARET'S PLACE:

PARENT INFORMATION:Learn About ELPAC,

Click on the "Master Calendar" button below for all events. Below are a few noteworthy events to look forward to:

Oct 29 - JGHS Back on Track (9th & 10th Graders)

Oct 30 - Dia De Los Muertos Event at Los Alisos Middle School

Nov 1 - Dia De Los Muertos Celebration (6pm-8pm)

Nov. 8 - Student Free Day

Nov 14 - 8th Grade Visit to JGHS/SEA (8:45am - 1:30pm)

Nov 21 - JGHS 8th Grade Family Night (6pm)

Congratulations to Cherlyn Vasquez who was voted as our newest School Site Council member for the 24-25 School Year. Cherlyn is a very involved 12th grader and is excited to be part of this shared-decision making group at JGHS/SEA. Congratulations, Cherlyn!

We still have extra shirts available in sizes medium and large. $10 a shirt while supplies last. See Ms. Harrington in Room 901.

On behalf of our Parent Ambassadors, we are excited to extend a warm invitation to our Remember Me: Día de los Muertos Celebration & Community Ofrenda!

🗓 Friday, November 1st, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 John Glenn High School Quad

This event will be a beautiful and heartfelt celebration of our community’s traditions, honoring the memories of our loved ones who have passed. We invite all community members to bring a photo of their departed loved ones to place on our community ofrenda as part of this shared experience.

In addition to the ofrenda, you can look forward to an evening filled with music (with one of our talented parents DJing the event!), community, and of course, delicious churros and refreshments! Our Parent Ambassadors have been working tirelessly to make this event special for all of us, and we would love for you to join us in supporting their efforts and celebrating this meaningful occasion together.

Come enjoy an evening of remembrance, tradition, and community spirit—we hope to see you there.

Kind regards,

Jasmin Flores (she/her(s)/ella)

Thank you to all Eagles who participated in College Awareness Week and Senior Success Day last week! Check out @jghsavid on Instagram to see the JGHS / SEA Staff Spotlights which highlight our staffs' journeys during college. Let's continue to wear our College Gear every Wednesday!

Thank you to our AVID Teachers for leading the charge with another wonderful week of activities and support for our Eagles!

JGHS Counselors took over 30 seniors who are currently not in any program or pathway to CSUDH on Monday, 10/25. The seniors who attended were excited to gain a sense of campus life, to interact with current students, and to become familiar with academic programs and extracurricular activities. Their eyes were wide with all the possibilities they learned about!

Eagles, this is a reminder that cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during instructional time. Our schoolwide cell phone policy states that ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT DURING CLASS/INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. This means students should not use their phones at any point during class time, even if they step out of the classroom to use the restroom or go to the office. Starting Monday, 10/28, if you need to use the restroom during class time, your phone should remain in the classroom.

Cell phones and other devices, such as airpods, are permitted during snack and lunch, as well as before and after school. We take your education seriously and want to support your undivided attention to instruction and classwork. Thank you for your attention to this important expectation.

AP Students, the deadline for students to register for their AP Exams is November 15th, which is quickly approaching. Please register for all of your AP exams as soon as possible.

If you need support with accessing your College Board account or registering for your exam, please let your teacher know. If is important that you do NOT try to create a new College Board account if you cannot get into your old one. Counselors will be meeting with students during the week of 11/4 to support with registration. So, if you are having issues, please know you will receive support soon!

Eagles, are you interested in challenging the AP Spanish exam to earn 2 years of Spanish and complete the World Language requirement for A-G? Then challenge the AP Spanish exam!

If you are interested in challenging the AP Spanish exam or any other exam, please click the link below to fill out the brief survey by November 1st. The Counseling Office will reach out to during the week of Nov. 4th to help you register.

Have questions? Talk to your Counselor today!

Senior Eagles & Families,

The parents/guardians of all JGHS/SEA seniors will receive Senior Graduation Status letters in the mail this week. These letters review your senior's earned credits, GPA, and all remaining required courses for graduation your student still needs to complete. We encourage you to reach out to your senior's teachers, counselor, and administrators with any questions or needed support.

All families will receive an English and Spanish copy of the letter and an additional copy of your student's Q1 report card grades.

Eagle Families,

Did your 9th or 10th grader earn 2 or more Fs on their Quarter 1 Report Card? If so, you and your student are invited to the Back on Track meeting on Tuesday, October 29 in the JGHS Library at 6pm. Letters will be delivered to students in their 5th period classes on Monday, 10/21.

Please RSVP by 10/28 at the link below.

Eagles! Edgenuity Session 2 runs from October 21 through December 13. You have the opportunity to complete 2 courses. So, you should be done with your first course by Nov. 15. That is only 3 short weeks away. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up on your credits for graduation and/or A-G. It'll be December 13th before you know it!

Reach out to your Edgenuity Coordinator, Mr. Barr or Ms. Johnson, if you need support with:

• Unlocking a test
• Logging into Edgenuity
• Password Reset/Issues
• General Edgenuity Questions

Mr. Barr

• kbarr@nlmusd.org
• Room 708
• Schoology: Kevin Barr

Ms. Johnson

• cjohnson@nlmusd.org
• Room 501
• Schoology: Cynthia Johnson

Eagles, please see the REVISED 24-25 JGHS/SEA Tutoring Schedule below with morning options for math and general studies.

Eagles, you have an amazing support team on your side all the way through high school. Stop by 305 to see your counselor if you have any questions about classes, college, career, dual enrollment opportunities, or if you need support. You can also scan the QR Code or click the link below to make an appt.

JGHS

• Ms. Patty Sierra
• All AVID students
• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name A-Gar
• Mr. Paul Castanos
• All TCAP and AMP students

• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name Gar-N
• Ms. Sendy Engstrum
• All ACE and Newcomer students
• 9th - 12th Grade, Last Name O-Z
• Ms. Monica Afshar
• All Horticulture students
• All 9th - 12th Grade Students for College & Career opportunities

SEA

• SSgt. Femi Cervantes
• All SEA Cadets

Thank you to everyone who attended the First Annual Trunk or Treat event at Southeast Academy. It was a great turnout, and I'm thankful for everyone who participated and helped provide such a memorable fall event for our community.

Your participation and candy donations made this event a resounding success. Events like these bring our school and community closer, and I'm proud of the positive impact it had.

A big thank you to all our cadets at Southeast Academy that worked hard in making this event such a success! This event was remarkable thanks to all of you! We look forward the the next one!

See the fliers below for information about the Italy, Switzerland, and France trip open to JGHS students. See Ms. Johnson in Room 501 for more details.

Our ASB Card is only $40.00. This will allow any ASB Card holder free admission to all home league games. They will save money on dances and receive a free parent card!

How long have you been playing softball?

I’ve been playing since I was about 13 years old, so around 3 years so far. I played when I was younger for maybe about a year, but seriously began practicing these last couple of years. I consider myself a utility player, but I play mostly first base.

What is your favorite softball memory so far?

That would be last year, our last practice we played backwards softball. It means everything is done backwards. If your are right handed you throw with left, if you bat right you bat left, you even run to third base first instead of first base. It was just simply fun.

What are your plans for after high school ?

After high school, I want to go to college and become a registered nurse. My mom inspired me to get into the medical field she works with OBGYNs. Right now I’m not sure what college I will attend, I’m still looking. I might go a little far and explore a new place.

Who is your favorite teacher?

I really do like all of my teachers. But Mr. Skippers class is really interesting because we learn about different case laws related to criminal justice. Plus Mr. Skipper is an awesome teacher.

Kayla Sibrian

Margaret’s Place Counselor

John Glenn High School

p. | (562) 210-3000 ext. 5303 e. |

www.joetorre.org

Mission Statement:

All students will attain the knowledge, competencies, and leadership skills to be future ready, productive citizens who improve our community.

Vision Statement and School Wide Learner Outcomes:

John Glenn High School will graduate students who can pursue post-secondary options of their choice. They will become:

• Strategic Problem Solvers and Thinkers
• Technologically Proficient Communicators and Collaborators
• Academic Achievers
• Responsible, Ethical, and Productive Global Citizens

Website: https://johnglenn.nlmusd.org/
Location: 13520 Shoemaker Avenue, Norwalk, CA, USA
Phone: (562) 210-3000