Cougar Courier Newsletter

Monday, November 18th:

• No games scheduled
  
  

Tuesday, November 19th:

• HOME: JV Girls Basketball vs. Notre Dame Belmont, 4:30 PM
• HOME: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Notre Dame Belmont, 6:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20th:

• No games scheduled

Thursday, November 21st:

• HOME: JV Girls Basketball vs. Sacred Heart Prep, 5:30 PM
• HOME: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Leigh, 7:00 PM

Friday, November 22nd:

• No games scheduled
  
  

Saturday, November 23rd:

• HOME: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. TBD, CUSD Event Center, 1:30 PM

Monday, November 18th:

• Safe Space: Activity during lunch in the front of the MU
  
  

Tuesday, November 19th:

• Safe Space: Activity during lunch in the front next to the flagpole
• Jobs for Youth Workshop: Takes place in the library during Advisory
• Fall Ag Advisory Meeting: K6, 6:00 PM
  
  

Wednesday, November 20th:

• Senior Portraits: MU, After School
  
  

Thursday, November 21st:

• Subject Area Collaboration
• School Site Meeting: Library, 5:00 PM
• Senior Portraits: MU, After School
  
  

Friday, November 22nd:

• Senior Portraits: MU, After School
  
  

Saturday, November 23rd:

• Community on Campus: Join us for a morning of campus beautification, 8:00 AM to Noon

Congratulations to Mr. Olson who recently broadcasted his 1000th game for the USF Dons.

Late Registration for AP Exams is open until February 28th, 2025. College Board charges a $40 non-refundable fee for late registration. Students need to contact Mrs. Tower at towerd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us to register for an AP Exam.

We’re excited to announce our next big project: SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION DAY! Join us on Saturday, November 23rd, starting at 8:00 AM, as we come together to enhance our high school campus. This is a community-wide effort, so bring your friends, family, and especially your kids—they can earn community service hours and take pride in giving back to their school. We’ll be meeting next to the MU at 8:00 AM, and the project will wrap up by noon.

If you can participate on November 23rd, please RSVP using the link below. Let us know what supplies you can bring so we can organize volunteers and resources effectively. Here’s what we need:

• Power washers
• Rags
• Gloves
• Brooms
• Dustpans
• Garbage bags
• Dusters
• Scrapers (for gum)
• Any other helpful items you can provide!
  
  

Looking ahead, our next beautification event will be in January or February after the holidays. If you’re interested in leading a future project, please reach out!

Click here to let Mr. Jones know you’d like to attend and if you can bring any of the listed supplies.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or in need of support, there are several resources available:

Crisis Support:

• StarVista 24/7 Crisis Hotline: Call 650-579-0350 for immediate assistance.
• StarVista Teen Crisis Services: Online teen chat and text support, available Monday - Thursday, 4:30 - 9:30 PM. Visit sanmateocrisis.org or text 650-747-6463.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.
• Rape Trauma Services 24-Hour Hotline: Call 650-692-7273 for confidential support.
• CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse): Call 1-800-300-1080 for 24-hour assistance.
• Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ Youth Support): Call 1-866-488-7386 for 24/7 crisis support.
• Emergency Help: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if safe to do so.
  
  

Parent Support:

• The TALK Line: A resource for parents needing support. Call 415-441-KIDS.
  
  

Community Resources:

• Care Solace: Connect to mental health services at 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/cusd.
• Abundant Grace Coastside Worker: Offers job-readiness programs and food distribution. Visit abundantgracecw.org.
• Coastside Hope: Provides essential services for local communities. Call 650-726-9071 or visit coastsidehope.org.
• ALAS (Ayudando a Latinos a Soñar): Offers culturally centered mental health and educational services. Call (650) 560-8947 or visit alasdreams.com.
• CoastPride: Supports LGBTQ individuals and families. Visit coastpride.org or call (650) 479-1902.
• Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Coastside: Provides individual, group, and family counseling. Call (650) 726-6369.
• El Centro de la Libertad: Offers drug, alcohol, domestic violence, and anger management services. Visit elcentrodelibertad.org or call (650) 560-9995.
• Immigrants Rising: Provides support for undocumented individuals. Visit immigrantsrising.org.
  
  

These resources are here to support our community's health, safety, and well-being. Please share widely and encourage those in need to reach out.

Looking for a new picnic table or a bench with a backrest? Consider purchasing one of these custom-made items from the Advanced BCT students at HMBHS! Here’s how it works:

• The students will build your item.
• The cost of the item covers the cost of materials and a small donation towards the program.
• Your donation will help fund a shed-building competition our students plan to participate in at the end of April.

Interested? Contact Mr. Jones at (650) 729-8702 or via email at jonesd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us.
You can also reach out to Mrs. Longaker at longakerl@cabrillo.k12.ca.us.

See attached flyer below for more information.

Click here to read the November CTE Newsletter which provides important updates and opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and their families. Here's a summary of the highlights:

Upcoming Events

• Jobs for Youth Workshop (Nov. 19): Advisory workshop focused on job search skills. Students need to register, and space is limited.
• Green Careers Field Trip (Nov. 18): Mr. Wigginton's BCT students will visit companies focused on sustainable energy and green careers. Permission forms are required for the 45 available spots.
  
  

Scholarship Opportunities

• Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship: Open to students who have attended advisory workshops, offering $2,000 to support higher education or vocational training. Application deadline: January 29, 2025.
• Tri Counties Bank Scholarship: Awards up to $110,000 annually. Scholarships include income-based ($1,500) and merit-based ($1,000) options for seniors. Application deadline: March 12, 2025.
  
  

Internship Opportunities

• Internship Hosts Needed: The CTE program is seeking local businesses to host Advanced BCT student interns. Interested businesses can register using a provided QR code.
  
  

This newsletter is packed with valuable information, upcoming events, and resources for CTE students to explore career opportunities and gain practical experience.

We would like to send a huge Congratulations out to Alex Sukhorukov for qualifying for state at this year’s CCS Finals on Saturday! Way to go, Alex! Alex will head to Fresno on November 30th to run at Woodward Park against the state’s best.

Football wrapped up the season with a CCS playoff game at Palo Alto last Friday night. It was a tough outcome, but we were impressed and happy the community came out to support this hardworking and talented team. Big shout out to Coach Ekis and crew on a successful rookie year as Varsity Head Coach, well done!

Basketball is getting things rolling quickly with some preseason scrimmage this week. Get a taste of what’s in store this season with a sportsmanship matchup on Thursday at home.

Also, we would like to say thank you to those of you who came out to Fan Fest. We loved the HMB Band and Cheer performances and are grateful these students gave their free time on a weekend to show off for us. Our athletics just wouldn’t be the same without these key players.

Our 2024 Fan Fest sponsors, please support these businesses who support out student athletes. Without their generosity and kindness, we would be a very different program. Thank you!

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Jay and Leo will be offering free tutoring in math and science every EVEN (Black Bell Schedule) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Room G8, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

Drop by, and we'll assess how we can assist your child in math or science!

Need flexible hours? If these hours don’t fit your student’s schedule, they can arrange a Zoom or one-on-one appointment with Jay or Leo either during or outside school hours. Just follow these steps:

How to Connect via Remind App:

1. Text 81010.
2. Send the message @ljlaux (for Leo) or @tutorjayt (for Jay) to connect with the tutor of your choice.
   
   

Contact Information for Parents: Students may also reach out to Jay or Leo via personal email, as Cabrillo student emails won’t work for this purpose.

Grad Night 2025 Update: We need a few more volunteers - pass the word along to friends and other parents. November 20 is our last meeting this year, and we need to have a full team to make Grad Night 2025 happen - and it will not happen without your support and participation because we are an 100% volunteer nonprofit organization.

Check out open positions at https://www.hmbhsgradnight.com/volunteers/, email us at hmbhs.gradnight@gmail.com with questions and to volunteer.

PTO is kicking off our 2024-25 Supplies Drive! Please support our teachers and staff by providing much-needed classroom supplies. To simplify the drive this year we have set up an Amazon Wish List. Purchased items can be shipped to your home and brought to school by your student, or they can be shipped directly to the school.

Purchase items here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KD6UQ3R31NP1?ref_=wl_share

In addition to the primary list on Amazon, there are a few needed items that are not available on Amazon, you can sign up to purchase those here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BACA829A3F8C43-52737990-hmbhs

Thank you as always for your ongoing support of our incredible teachers and staff.

The HMBHS Real Life Learning (RLL) program links students with chances to engage in real-world situations and gain authentic experiences during their time in high school. Karen Hoffman, the Program Coordinator, is available on campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, offering office hours during lunch, advisory sessions, or by appointment.

Cougars! Now that you’ve volunteered, make sure you get credit for those hours!

Check that your service logs have moved from Pending to Approved.

IF they have not, go back into the log and make sure the supervisor’s email is spelled correctly. When all looks good, click Update Log and then contact your supervisor to ask them to look for the email from MobileServe to verify your hours so they can get approved. If needed, email Ms. Hoffman for support.

Fall Break is a great time to get involved in our community, try something new and earn some service hours! All Fall Break opportunities will be featured at the top of the RLL Service Opportunities list.

Seniors! Not sure yet what you plan to do after graduation? Consider a four-month immersive global learning experience with the Tilting Futures innovative program called Take Action Lab . Opportunities include a human rights apprenticeship in Capetown, South Africa OR an environment and sustainability apprenticeship in George Town, Malaysia. Watch the Introduction to Take Action Lab video and read more details HERE. Up to $21K in scholarship available! Applications open now.

Sophomore Sabrina Tengelsen-Needels and Senior Sophia Riley who are new members of the Coastside Emergency Response Team (CERT)! Through a 20-hour FEMA-based basic training academy, they learned lifelong skills to save themselves, family and other community members in a disaster or emergency. Visit https://www.coastsidecert.com/ to learn more and register for the Spring training.

The Sheriff's Activity League will be on campus every Thursday to collect lightly used or new clothes, hygiene products, or outdoor gear for people in need. Drop off donated items in the main office. Click here for more information.

Senior Portraits - More appointments will be available in January - TBA!

Dear Senior Families,

Be on the lookout for important information that has been mailed to you! Take advantage of the starting prices for senior items—they will increase throughout the school year, so don’t miss out!

Graduation Slideshow Baby Picture Submission
If you haven’t already uploaded your student's baby picture for the graduation slideshow, now is the time! It’s never too early to submit, and we'd love to include all baby pictures to celebrate the Class of 2025.

Diploma/Legacy Form

Please complete the Diploma/Legacy Form (mailed to you in early September) at your earliest convenience. Your student should turn it in to Mrs. Alvarez or Mrs. Acosta in the front office.

For further details and helpful links, please refer to the attached letter.

Thank you for your attention to these important matters as we prepare for a memorable senior year!

Here are a few important dates:

• December 20, 2024: Last day to turn in permission slip & payment before next price goes up!
• January 31, 2025: Senior Portrait - Last Photograph Date in a Studio
• February 15, 2025: Yearbook Pose Selection Deadline
• March 31, 2025: GradNight - Last Day Before Next Price Increase
• May 15, 2025: Senior Service Hour Deadline
• June 5, 2025: Graduation & GradNight ($145)

Check out the Yearbook Tab under Student Life on the HMBHS website for all information related to the 2024-2025 yearbook!

You may purchase a yearbook online at: www.yearbookordercenter.com

Please enter the school code: 16344

FYI there is a $4.99 surcharge for online orders. If you would like to pay in person, please fill out this form and see Ms. Baker in G10 or Ms. Acosta in the front office..

Upload your photos at hjeshare.com using the school code HMBHS25

Or feel free to email photos to: BakerC@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

Parents of Seniors: Upload Baby Photos HERE: https://forms.gle/jAnVRUYsMbwLsn3MA

Please submit by December 1st to ensure they make it for our Yearbook deadline! Naming the file with your child's FIRST & LAST NAME is extremely helpful to us. Thank you!