November 2015 Activities for Sunset High School
Here are the November 2015 (and a few early December) activities at Sunset High School.
This information can also be found on the Sunset High School website
(https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/) in the “School Highlights” section on the main
page and in the attached PDF document.
You’re Invited!
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness Series – first session Tuesday, 11/3 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunset is partnering with Washington County to bring forward the latest and best
information possible to equip parents and students in making positive choices related to
drug and alcohol use. At this event you will learn why youth use, laws and trends,
Sunset data, school response, recovery, and prevention. Look here for more
information: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/news/Pages/You'reinvited-to-Knowledge-is-Power.aspx
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Sunset Theatre Fall Play – “Middletown”. The Theatre Department will be presenting
their fall play – Middletown – in the “Black Box” on November 5, 6, 7 and again on
November 12, 13, 14th. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for
students/seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on-line. Doors open at 7:00
p.m. and the play begins at 7:30 p.m. Look here for more information and the ticket
purchase link: http://shstheatre.yolasite.com/upcoming-productions.php.
For Seniors:
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Tulip planting day is 11/10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Five hundred (yes, 500)
lovely purple and white tulips – one for roughly every Sunset senior -- have been
purchased by the grad party committee. Seniors are invited to eat a quick lunch and
then come join us at the front of the school to plant tulip bulbs. When the tulips bloom in
the spring, we’ll know that graduation is close.
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Senior picture submissions are due on or before 11/13. Seniors can submit their
own senior photo for the yearbook. Submission guidelines and instructions can be found
here: http://thesunsetscroll.com/category/yearbookinformation/.
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Jostens graduation orders now being accepted. Jostens packets have been
provided to seniors and are available in the main office. Orders can be turned in on
11/18 during lunch. All students participating in the graduation ceremony on 6/8/2016
will need a cap and gown which can be ordered through Jostens for $35.25 (plus $11.95
handling). Scholarship help is available through the counseling office. Jostens offers
many other graduation items as well and orders must be placed by 12/4 to guarantee
current pricing. Items ordered through Jostens will be delivered in April.
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Get your Grad Party ticket! We are currently booking buses for what will be a fun and
inclusive party. Purchasing your ticket now ensures that there will be a seat on the bus
for your graduate. Plus all ticketholders are automatically a part of all future ticket
purchase incentives. Grad party tickets are now $80 and scholarships are available
through your student’s counselor. The ticket order form and waivers can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/shsgradnight/.
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Graduation requirement -- CIS work due by 1/15/16. If your senior wants the chance
to have 8th period free second semester, and have one more item off the list for
graduation, they need to complete the Senior CIS assignment by the end of the first
semester at the latest. The assignment can be found here:
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/academics/Pages/Senior-CIS.aspx.
This assignment should take no more than two hours and is part of the Career Education
curriculum required for graduation. Students should contact Mrs. Lucas in the College &
Career Center with any questions.
For all Apollos:
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Juniors and Seniors – internship/job shadow applications due 11/3. The Hillsboro
Chamber of Commerce has room for 50 Sunset seniors to participate in 15-hour
internships in the field of their choice. The College & Career Center says that their
placement rate is 90-95%! The Chamber also has access to job shadow opportunities
for juniors. An application and resume are required for both. Look here for more
information: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/academics/collegecareers/Pages/default.aspx.
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College visits at Sunset. A few more college representatives are coming to Sunset in
November and are included on the calendar below. A list, along with links to other post
high school planning information, can be found here:
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/academics/collegecareers/Pages/default.aspx. These presentations typically last a half hour. Students
must pre-arrange any absence with their teacher, and sign up and get a pass in the
College and Career Center.
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Holiday Pie Fundraiser for Grad Party – orders due 11/18. You are invited to order
your thanksgiving pies through the grad party committee. We’re offering a pumpkin pie
for $10 and an apple pie for $15. All will be conveniently available for pick up at Sunset
on Tuesday 11/24 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The order form and more information can be
found here: https://sites.google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/shsgradnight/. Your support
of the 2016 grad party is appreciated!
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Support Sunset when you shop at Amazon. You can support Sunset HS every time
you shop at Amazon. Simply access Amazon through https://smile.amazon.com/,
choose SHS up as your charitable organization, and when you purchase items, Amazon
will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Sunset High School PTO. Your Amazon
shopping experience will be exactly the same and the SHS PTO will earn money to
continue to help the school. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/93-0868697
and support SHS every time you shop.
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Partial and Full-day Absences Reminder: The procedures are different for partial
and full-day absences. Your cooperation really helps the attendance office efficiently
keep track of students. If your student will be gone for part of the school day (either
arriving late or departing early for an excused absence), do not call the school. Your
student must bring a written note to the attendance office. If your student will miss the
entire day of school, call the 24-hour attendance hotline directly at 503 259-5095 by 2:30
p.m. and follow the instructions. For complete details on Sunset’s attendance
procedures, look here: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/forparents/Pages/attendance.aspx.
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The Counseling office is here to help:
1) Any student who is in need of financial support to take the SAT or ACT should see
their counselor for information about fee waiver support.
2) Students in need of scholarship support for formal dances (Bali, Prom) are
encouraged to talk to their counselor about scholarships.
3) As the weather gets colder and school vacations approach, please know that there is
community resource information available in the counseling office.
Sunset High School On-line and Social Media Links:
Sunset High School: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sunset/ and
@Sunset_Apollos on Twitter
Look here for a copy of the weekly student announcements; a link to The Scroll, Sunset’s
on-line student newspaper; links to Sunset’s College & Career Center and IB program
information; staff list; activity calendar, and many other school-related items.
Sunset HS PTO: http://sunsetpto.com/ and “Sunset High School PTO” on Facebook
Look here for the latest from Sunset’s Parent Teacher Organization including updates on
volunteering at school events, donating to Sunset HS programs, and links to the Grad Party
website and Sunset Gear webstore.
November 2015 (and a few early December) Events and Activities Calendar:
11/1 – Sunday
 Daylight Savings time ends/Standard time begins (set clocks back an hour)
11/2 – Monday
 College Rep Visit: Western Oregon University – 10:00 a.m.
 College Rep Visit: Corban University –1:00 p.m.
 Senior internship application due today (see above)
11/3 -- Tuesday
 College Rep Visit: University of Puget Sound – 9:45 a.m.
 College Rep Visit: Cornish College of the Arts – 1:00 p.m.
 Drug and Alcohol Awareness Night -- 7:00 p.m.
11/4 – Wednesday
 College Rep Visit: University of Southern California – 9:30 a.m.
 NROTC Scholarship Presentation – 1:00 p.m.
11/5 -- Thursday
 College Rep Visit: Seattle University – 8:00 a.m.
 BSD Presentation: Finding Affordable Colleges 6:30 p.m. at Beaverton High School
11/6 – Friday
 College Rep Visit: University of the Pacific – 9:45 a.m.
11/9 -- Monday
 PTO meeting at 7:00 p.m.
11/10 -- Tuesday
 Senior Tulip planting – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 BSD Presentation: Finding Affordable Colleges 6:30 p.m. at Aloha High School
11/11 -- Wednesday
 NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day Holiday
11/12 – Thursday
 College Rep Visit: Linfield University – 10:00 a.m.
 College Rep Visit: Willamette University – 12:00 noon
11/13 -- Friday
 College Rep Visit: Portland Community College – 11:30 a.m.
 Yearbook senior portraits – last day to submit
11/18 -- Wednesday
 Jostens grad orders – both lunches
 College Rep Visit: Oregon Tech – 1:00 p.m.
 Grad party Thanksgiving pie orders due today!
11/24 – Tuesday
 Grad party Thanksgiving pie order pick-up – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
11/25 through 11/30 – Wednesday through Monday
 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday (plus grading day on 11/30)
12/1 -- Tuesday
 BSD FAFSA presentation – 7:00 p.m. at Sunset High School
Notes:
 Sporting events listed here are varsity home meets/games. For a complete list of all school
meets/games, including freshman/JV and “away” events, go to www.metroleague.org. Only
sports sanctioned by the OSAA are included on the Metro League site.
 Activities/events listed here take place at Sunset HS unless noted otherwise. When you
arrive, look for signs indicating the meeting room.
 Dates/times can change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
For more information, follow the links provided, look on the Sunset High School website or call
the school at 503 259-5050.