Spartan Weekly Update Nov 18-22
See What's Happening This Week
Monday, November 18
EVEN Day
WASC Committee Visit
STUNT Tryouts 7-9 pm PAC
Tuesday, November 19
Odd Day
WASC Committee Visit
ASVAB Test
STUNT Tryouts 7-9 pm PAC
Wednesday, November 20
MODIFIED WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 0-6
WASC Committee Visit
Baseball Chipotle Fundraiser 4pm-9pm
Thursday, November 21
ODD Day
Friendsgiving @ Lunch in the Quad
E-Bike Safety Training with Deputy McDermott at Lunch - LIBRARY *required for E-Bike Parking Permit*
Friday, November 22
EVEN Day
***LAST WEEK OF DOUBLE DETENTIONS***
ASVAB TEST - FREE TO VPHS STUDENTS NOV. 19
The ASVAB test is scheduled for VPHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors ONLY on:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 9:26 a.m. in the VPHS Library
*This voluntary test runs for approximately 3 hours
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO TAKE THIS TEST
*Sign up in the library with Mrs. Tredo*
E-BIKE PERMIT PROGRAM
New E-Bike Rider? Plan to attend the next E-Bike Safety Course on Thurs. Nov. 21 at Lunch in the Library
LAST WEEK OF DOUBLE DETENTION NOVEMBER
DETENTIONS SERVED IN NOVEMBER WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS
View the DETENTION LIST for students who have earned at least 1 Detention. Detentions must be served by students to avoid being placed on the LOSS OF ACTIVITIES LIST.
Students are assigned detention based on:
Marked late (TARDY) to class
Skipping class (Ditching)
Discipline consequences
STUDENTS WITH 4 OR MORE DETENTIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SATURDAY SCHOOL
You can serve detentions by:
SERVING LUNCH DETENTION
ATTENDING MATH TUTORING
VIEW THE DETENTION LIST FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 18
Questions? See Mrs. Zlaket in the Counseling Office
Short Day / Athletic Periods - Must Have Student ID
🚨 STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PHYSICAL STUDENT ID CARD IN ORDER TO LEAVE CAMPUS. 🚨
For increased safety of our students on campus, VPHS Admin and Security Team are beginning to scan student ID cards as they leave campus on a "short day" or "athletic" period. Student ID numbers are scanned and our 5-star system keeps a log of exit times each day.
Students found without their ID will be subject to the following consequences for multiple ID violations.
- Call to Parents
- Lunch Detention Assigned
Math Tutoring Available
Need help with Math? We encourage students to attend our Morning Math Tutoring, led by our very own Math teachers Ms. Petrella and Ms. Capriles.
- Double Zero Period (7:35 - 8:24) - Room 213 - Ms. Petrella
- Zero Period (8:30 - 9:20) - Room 206 - Ms. Capriles
These tutoring options are available for ALL STUDENTS.
5-Star - Schoolwide App for Students
This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to maintain safety on campus and to help students increase their involvement on campus. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities.
Student Conduct Guidance 24-25
- Student Attendance: Students who arrive late to class after the bell rings for each period are tardy. There is a 6-minute passing period to move from class to class. Students who earn 4 tardies will be assigned a lunch detention. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to be prompt and show up to classes on time!
- Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25: Outline of student behavior and consequences administered by Student Services (Discipline). Please take a moment to review school policies on the following topics:
- Attendance Policy
- Saturday School & Loss of Activities
- Lunch Detention
- Campus Deliveries
- Dress Code
- Student Parking
Click Here to Review Student Conduct Guidelines 24-25
- Attendance: Parents must call or deliver a note to the Attendance Office within 72 hours to clear a student's absence. Students will be held accountable for their attendance through lunch detentions or Saturday School for unexcused absences. If a student is absent from school, they must provide an excuse for an absence (Illness, Personal, Medical Appointment, etc.). Calls to attendance can be made to (714) 532-8020.
Walk for Lung Cancer - Nov. 23
HOSA - Guatemala Service Project
Donate an oral hygiene kit to send to Guatemala. The kits can be donated in Mrs. Porter class, 301. The oral hygiene kit must contain:
1 Toothbrush
1 Travel-sized toothpaste
1 Travel-sized mouthwash
1 Thread floss (No floss picks)
Our goal is to obtain 125 kits by January! Please help us make this possible, the people who donate the most can obtain a prize.
VPHS Theater Arts Fall Production: "Animal Farm"
Tickets are now on sale for VPHS Theater Arts production of "Animal Farm." Get your tickets online today!
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Showtimes:
Friday 11/22 @ 6pm in the PAC
Saturday 11/23 @ 6pm in the PAC
Sunday 11/24 @ 6pm in the PAC
Erica Benzie-Senior Staff Attendance Clerk
Written by: Alexandar Tran
Joining the Spartan family in 2016, Mrs. Benzie is one of the senior staff attendance clerks here at Villa Park High School. Graduating from Arcadia High School, Mrs. Benzi was heavily involved in cheerleading and theater. Mrs. Benzi’s passion for education extended well before her work with Villa Park, being previously employed as an Aide at Canyon Rim Elementary in Anaheim Hills. Throughout her seven-year tenure, Mrs. Benzi’s favorite Villa Park memory was working with her fellow colleague Mrs. Wilson, who left VPHS for North Carolina just this summer. One fun fact about Mrs. Benzie is that she’s a dog person, especially since she’s deathly afraid of cats.
Lynn Farley-World Language Teacher
Written by: Alexander Tran
Currently working for Villa Park High School as a Teacher Regular in Mandarin, Mrs. Farley has had a profound impact on many of her students. Born and raised in Taiwan, she originally attended high school where she was active in the school’s athletics, including basketball. Mrs. Farley later moved to California, where she soon attended and graduated from San Francisco State University as an Industrial Design major. Prior to working at VPHS, Mrs. Farley worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer, then joining the Spartan family in August as of last year. When asked about her favorite memory here at VPHS, it would have to be the on-campus, scavenger hunt that she held for her students. Outside of school, Mrs. Farley enjoys photography and eating Taiwanese food, especially oyster pancakes. She also has two grown children, a son who currently works for Rivian and a daughter who lives in Australia.
College Signing Day
Congratulations to our Spartan National Letter of Intent Signees. VPHS held a ceremony at lunch on November 13th, to recognize the following students:
- Parker Vititoe, Biola University for Soccer
- Shawn Romero, Pepperdine University for Baseball
- Auddrey Lira, UC San Diego for Softball
- Jayden Boyer, Arizona Christian University for Soccer
- Greg Gamal, UC Irvine for Tennis
- Aaron Keener, Montana Tech for Ice Hockey
Join Girls' Wrestling
There is still time to join VP Girl's Wrestling. Come check it out this week. Practices, Monday-Friday 4:50pm-6:30pm
VPHS MINI DANCE CLINIC - Feb. 1, 2025
We can’t wait to dance with you again this year! Join us for our Mini Dancer Clinic! All students grades TK-8th are invited! Dancers will learn a halftime routine at our clinic and perform at a Spartan basketball game halftime!
Follow VPHS Teams on Social Media!
Please check out the VP Sports schedule for the latest game schedule, results, and events.
If you are on Instagram, follow our teams to stay updated on game results, schedules, and other team-related events:
- VPHS Boys Basketball
- VPHS Girls Basketball
- VPHS Hockey
- VPHS Rugby (NEW)
- VPHS Boys Soccer
- VPHS Girls Soccer
- VPHS Girls Wrestling (NEW)
- VPHS Wrestling
- VPHS Aquatics - Water Polo Boys (Fall) Girls (Winter) Swimming (Spring)
- VPHS Cheer & Stunt
- VPHS Cross Country (Fall)
- VPHS esports
- VPHS Football (Fall)
- VPHS Flag Football (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Golf (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Tennis (Fall)
- VPHS Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- VPHS Baseball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Golf (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Volleyball (Spring)
- VPHS Softball (Spring)
- VPHS Boys Tennis (Spring)
- VPHS Track & Field (Spring)
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 19-20 - Final Exams - Minimum Day Schedule
Dec. 20 - Last Day of 1st Semester
Dec. 23 - Jan. 10 - Winter Break
February 22: Winter Formal
VPHS Fundrasing Opportunities
We’re happy to announce that a new webpage has been created, in response to parent feedback, to collect all fundraiser events that occur throughout the school year. VPHS Fundraiser Events is now open for all sports teams and boosters, clubs, classes, and VPHS-affiliated organizations who wish to promote their upcoming fundraisers.
Should you wish you promote your event, please contact Mr. Pongco at jpongco@orangeusd.org. We are able to feature events on our newsletter, this new webpage, and in school email broadcasts to our parents and students.
