Spartan Weekly Update 9/18

Monday 9/18

Regular Monday Schedule

Tuesday 9/19

Block Schedule - Odd Day

Club Rush @ Lunch

Make 'Em Laugh Auditions - VPHS Theatre

Wednesday 9/20

Block Schedule-Even Day

ELAC Meeting 9:30AM, Activities Office

Club Rush @ Lunch

Make 'Em Laugh Auditions - VPHS Theatre

Thursday 9/21

Block Schedule-Odd Day

Curtain Call Cafe Fundraiser - 7:45am-9am in Breezeway

Make 'Em Laugh Auditions - VPHS Theatre

Friday 9/22

Block Schedule-Even Day

Saturday 9/23

Saturday School 8am-12pm Room 205

STUDENT PICK UP AND DROP OFF

• If possible, please drop off your student along Taft Ave. or Nichols Ave. near the campus as traffic in the parking lot as drop-off lanes will be congested BEFORE SCHOOL AND AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
• Please be patient and follow the directions of our staff who are directing traffic and helping students safely enter campus.

Please join us in congratulating Jason Trinh '24 for his accomplishment in being named Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Jason is one of five high school students in Orange Unified School District who have earned this distinction. He is one of approximately 16,000 students in the country -- Well done, Jason!

Our quarterly English Learner Advisory Committee is meeting Wednesday, September 20, at 9:30am in the Student Center. Parents are welcome to attend to learn more about how to get involved at Villa Park High School in support of your student(s).

Orange Unified School District continues to strive for high overall student attendance rates. Student attendance has a profound impact on student success, funding, and resources. Our theme is "We Champion Attendance." Let's all work together to keep our students in school, attending their classes, and working towards their educational, career, and life goals!

To learn more about addressing chronic absenteeism, please visit www.attendanceworks.org

Click Here to Download our Bell Schedule

This year we will be using the 5-Star Students program at VP to help students increase their involvement on campus and hall passes. Students can earn points for attending events and participating in activities. More information will be shared about this app next week!

Click Here to Download 5-Star Students (Android)

Click Here to Download 5-Star Students (iOS)

The VPHS Counseling Team cordially invites parents and students grades 9-12 to learn more about postsecondary education and the college application process. This event will be held Monday, September 25th from 6pm to 7pm in the PAC. Topics include:

• Community Colleges
• CSU/UC
• Private Schools
• Out of State
• Common App
• FAFSA

Interested in Attending? Click HERE to RSVP

A - DE - Lauren Bartelli

lbartelli@orangeusd.org

714-628-4495

DF - JA - Jeremy Bulrice

jbulrice@orangeusd.org

714-628-5484

JE - NE - Jason Pham

jasonp@orangeusd.org

714-628-5486

NG - SAM - Shasta Campbell

scampbell@orangeusd.org

714-628-5487

SAN - Z - Doreen Valentin

dvalentin@orangeusd.org

714-628-5488

Are you interested in taking college courses while in high school, earning dual credit, or exploring careers?

Need help filling out the Special Admit Form and looking for classes? Visit sccollege.edu/earlycollege

Our SCC Representatives are on campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to answer questions and help! See the available courses below.

SCC Fall 2023 Early College Catalog

Need help preparing for an exam or completing an assignment in your Math class?

• Double Zero Period Room 213 - 7:35am - 8:24am
• Zero Period Room 206 - 8:30am - 9:20am
• Students are welcome. Teachers can also make recommendations for students to attend.
  
• Take advantage of this opportunity!

A Night Under The Spotlight Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 7-10 pm on campus. Ticket sales are full swing. TIcket prices are as follows:

September 18-29th: $55 with ASB and $60 without ASB

October 2-6th: $65 with ASB and $70 without ASB

October 7th (Tickets will be sold at the door): $80

All students attending the Homecoming Dance need to fill out a Dance Contract. Students bringing non-VP guests need to complete their Dance Contract AND a Guest Contract. All Guest Contracts need to be submitted to Mrs. Vandercook for approval BEFORE you purchase your ticket. QR codes are posted below.

Congrats to Preston Pham ‘24 and Alexander Tran ‘25 on being selected as part of the Orange County Transportation Authority Teen Council for 2023-2024. With a focus on leadership and teamwork, Preston and Alex will help promote public transportation throughout the county, working on marketing campaigns and learning more about public policy and civil engineering.

Spanish Club, under advisor Mrs. Espinoza, have completed a set of door murals which pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Last year we hosted the Educators Cup… This time, it’s the VPHS Cup Series where we give our students and staff the opportunity to face off against each other!
The race is scheduled to begin October 2nd. That should give you all enough time to get some practice in!
See our story for the link, google classroom, and our staff will be receiving an email shortly!

Students and Teachers: Sign Up

On Monday, September 11th, 2023, the Villa Park High School Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Ed Corbett, performed "My Country, Tis of Thee, " in observance of Patriot Day at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library.

Interested in auditioning for our Fall theatre production "Make'Em Laugh"? Come to room T-31 to pick up an audition packet from 9/11-9/15. Auditions will be held September 19th-21st. Please see Mrs. McBride for any questions.

Have you joined the PFSO yet? Love to hit 777 on the slot machines? We want to hit our goal of 777 members this year!

The PFSO is made up of volunteers working together to support the faculty, staff, and students of VPHS. Your $10 annual donation makes a world of difference in community life here at VPHS. Whether you have the time to roll up your sleeves and volunteer with us, or this $10 donation is the biggest commitment you can offer right now - we’re thrilled to have you! Here are just a few ways the PFSO gives back to VPHS:

• Teacher grants for classroom supplies
• Campus beautification
• Senior scholarships
• Teacher appreciation goodies & events
• Grad Night & Baccalaureate
• and so much more!

Every family that joins also receives a VP Spartans decal sticker, so we hope you’ll take this opportunity to show your Spartan pride and join today!

Our first PFSO Meeting will be Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm in the VPHS Library. We hope to see you there!

Written by Marianna Mendoza

Christian Fabian, our dedicated chemistry teacher at Villa Park High School, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the classroom. He attended Santiago High School in Garden Grove and actively engaged in extracurricular activities such as NHS and cross country and track. Christian pursued his higher education at UCI, majoring in Chemistry and Education. During his college years, he participated in the Cal Teach program and worked as a TA in local schools, showcasing his commitment to education. Before joining VP, Christian worked in Garden Grove, teaching AP and honors chemistry. He joined our team in 2020 as a science teacher, specializing in chemistry. Beyond his professional life, Christian enjoys playing musical instruments like the guitar, drums, piano, and bass. He's also an avid mountain biker, often exploring the scenic trails of Santiago Oaks, and cherishes spending quality time with his daughter. One of his favorite memories at VP is participating in the Mario Kart tournament, showcasing his fun-loving spirit and dedication to building a vibrant school community.

Written by: Marianna Mendoza

Rich Simons, Assistant Principal at Villa Park, graduated from Marina High School in Huntington Beach, where he was an active member of the swim team and surf team. Mr. Simons pursued higher education at the University of Oregon, majoring in History and English. While in college, he remained engaged in various school events. Before joining VP, he spent 20 years teaching, and worked at El Modena High School. Rich started his journey at VP in 2022, taking on the role of Assistant Principal. His favorite memories at VP include participating in the Orange County Leadership camp (OCL) with ASB students and the memorable senior events that unfold throughout the campus. On a lighter note, he's a proud parent of three kids and has a unique story to share about a close encounter with a moose while mountain biking.

Written by: Trinity Laurenson-Aumua

Tennis

Girls tennis travelled to Fountain Valley High School and had a good fight losing 15-3.

Boys Water Polo

Boys waterpolo went against Woodbridge and managed to pull the game into overtime with a close game losing 8-9.

Girls Volleyball

Girls volleyball had an away game at Brea Olinda and pulled through with a win with the score of 3-0. Adding onto this week, our girls varsity volleyball team played against Canyon losing 0-3. During this Friday and Saturday, our girls varsity team will be playing at an invitational Bellflower Tournament as well.

Football

Our boys football played an amazing game at Fred Kelly scoring 45-0 against Eastlake, continuing on their winning streak and currently 4-0.

Girls Golf

Girls golf played two games this week, one against El Modena and the other against Yorba Linda

Girls Flag Football

Our varsity girls flag football team has two games this weekend on Saturday vs Esperanza and El Dorado.

Athletics Calendar

Contact our Athletic Director, Tom Fox tfox@orangeusd.org

Click Here to Visit VPHS Athletics

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 Aquatics
• VPHS Cheer & Stunt
• VPHS Cross Country
• VPHS esports
• VPHS Football
• VPHS Flag Football
• VPHS Girls Golf *No Active IG Account*
• VPHS Girls Tennis
• VPHS Girls Volleyball

Homecoming

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Section 5 of Article IX of the state of California constitution guarantees students a "free public education". Any requests financial requests from coaches or teachers shall be donations and therefore not required to participate.