Eagle Family News #3

IMPORTANT NEWS: Important Dates, Labor Day Sept. 2 - No School, Back to School Night, Makeup Pictures, Where I'm From - feature Perla Hamouda,

ACADEMICS: Back to School Night, Student Spotlight featuring Erik Martinez, Edgenuity Session 1, Eagles Traveling to SEA, Student Election Worker Opportunity, Join the Creative Writing Club!, Counseling Team, Follow the JGHS Counseling Team on Instagram!

ACTIVITIES: Japan Summer 2024, ASB Card, Club Rush August 27

ATHLETICS: Athletics Calendar Mon 9.2 to Sat. 9.7, Student athlete profile.

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 Ambassador meeting 8/29/24,

PARENT INFORMATION: ELAC - Save the date,

Sept. 2 - No School - Labor Day Holiday

Sept 4 - Late Start

Sept. 5

• ID/Yearbook Pic Makeups (10am-1pm)
• Back to School Night (5:30pm-7:30pm)

I was gifted with a stack of poems last week from Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Johnson.

They are beautiful, real, and poignant poems by our very own Eagles. For the next few weeks, I will share one each week.

They all start with the same phrase, "I am From..." and paint a picture of each poet, their roots, traditions and treasures.

This week's share if from senior, Perla Hamouda.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Eagles!

This Thursday, Sept. 5 is Back to School Night for JGHS and SEA. To ensure families and teachers have enough time to travel between both sites, we will start classroom visits at 6:00pm and have 7 min passing periods. Please see the schedule below.

From 5:30pm-6:pm, we will have tabling in the 300 hub to showcase our partners and the services they provide to JGHS students and families.

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, students will receive BTSN Family Letters that will have the schedule and a place for them to fill in their classes and room numbers. If you have any questions, please reach out at 562-210-3000.

This week we are spotlighting Erik Martinez, a proud senior Eagle at John Glenn High School. Erik is a member of both the JGHS Robotics Club and Boys Wrestling Team. He is enrolled in the TCAP Pathway, as well as AP Computer Science A and a dual enrollment Spanish class through Cerritos College. Erik said the Eagles around him have been high achieving, and this made him want to work as hard as possible, to beat his own past accomplishments, and move forward with a vision for his future. He sees the best vision of himself as hard working and aims to be a mechanical engineer after graduating from Glenn.

Erik stated, "Robotics taught me that I love to build things" and that, "the accomplishments of winning after all the hard work really pays off."

Erik is proud to be a John Glenn Eagle. He said in middle school he was unfocused, but when he got to Glenn, "I felt like I belonged here and it made me want to do something. Wrestling taught me life skills and how to become better. The people around me motivated me." Notably, Erik mentioned teachers who have inspired and pushed him to be better, such as Mr. Franco, Ms. Norman, Mr. Parra, and Mr. Sul.

Erik's counselor, Mr. Castaños said, "I so appreciate Erik. I have witnessed his ability to overcome obstacles, and his commitment to advocate for himself. Erik has faced challenges throughout his academic journey, yet he consistently demonstrates resilience and determination. Rather than allowing himself to be limited by obstacles, he has embraced them as opportunities to grow. His willingness to help others is one of the strongest marks of his character and integrity, making him a great example and influence within our John Glenn community. Keep up the good work, Brother!"

Congratulations on all you have accomplished through hard work and determination, Erik. We know you have a bright future ahead! Glenn Eagles Soar!

Eagles! If you are currently enrolled in Edgenuity, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to make up credits. You can make up to 2 courses per session, which means you should complete your first course by Sept. 17th.

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,

Do you have a class on the SEA campus? If so, you will need to show ID starting Fri., 9/6. If you do not have an ID, be sure to get one on ID / Yearbook picture make-up day, which is Thurs., 9/5 from 10am - 1pm.

Eagles! This election season, you can support members of the JGHS community by becoming a Student Election Worker. Earn $380 and an extra $100 if you are bilingual! See the flyer below and talk to Mr. Wroten (Room 704) for more information.

Eagles! Are you interested in creative writing or an aspiring creator? Join Write Club today! See Ms. Walizadeh in Room 503.

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

• Sgt. Femi Cervantes
• All SEA Cadets

At Glenn, learning doesn't only happen in the classroom or only during the school year!

This June, JGHS staff, students, and alumni spent eleven days visiting Osaka, Kiyoto, Takayama, and Tokyo, JAPAN!

The next trip is scheduled for the summer of 2025 to COSTA RICA! And Summer 2026 will be Venice, the Alps, Paris with Disney Paris included. See Ms. Johnson in Room 501 for more information.

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!

Our John Glenn High School Alumni Association is hosting a Golf Tournament . Proceeds will be donated to JGHS Football Program. Please consider sponsoring a hole for only $50.00. If you would like to golf in the tournament, contact Mr. Parra at Jparra@nlmusd.k12.ca.us. We look forward to connecting with former Eagles!

How long have you been playing football ?

Cesar: I would say close to six years now. I played in middle school, but I also played for Artesia my Freshman year. Right now though I’m playing linebacker, strong safety, and even running back.

Kentigi: I’ve also been playing since middle school in the 6th grade. But this is my first year playing high school football, my last and final senior year. I mostly play offensive tackle and tight-end.

What is your favorite football memory so far?

Cesar: For me it would be every win and we all just come together as a team. The practices are so much fun, we put in the work, but also have a great time.

Kentigi: Definitely when we won our first game against Bassett HS. The energy was great, it was positive vibes all the way around.

What are your plans for after high school?

Kentigi: I want to go into the medical field, but also want to join the military, the US Navy. I’m aiming to be a Certified Military Nurse (registered).

Cesar: I’m going to join the Navy and become a combat medic.

Who is your favorite teacher?

Kentigi: That would be Master Sargent Allard. He is someone you can always ask for advice and look up to.

Cesar: For me it would be Mr. Barr. He is very understanding and he is someone you can always trust.

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