Foothill Technology High School Bulletin
October 29, 2014
IMPORTANT DATES and REMINDERS
October 29th – Fundraiser Collection Day – 4th Period
November 5th – Fundraiser Deadline – Collection - 4th Period Class
STUDENTS/FACULTY
Red Ribbon Week – For celebrating Red Ribbon Week, we are face painting on stage during FIRE and
lunch and also join us for the drunk goggle bowling on Stage during lunch TODAY!
Seniors! – It’s time to do the honors! Jostens will be taking cap and gown and the official graduation
announcement orders on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4th and 5th during lunch outside stage. Also
Tuesday evening November 4th at 6:30-8:00pm in the Media Center. Thank you Class of 2015. Finish Strong!!
FCA Club – Meeting will meet at lunch TODAY in Black Box. If you are looking for something more in your
life, check us out!
Kiwins – Is meeting TODAY!
Juniors and Seniors – Are you interested in helping to plan PROM? The Junior Class officers are forming
a PROM committee of non ASB students. Come to an interest meeting in D108 during lunch on Wednesday
Oct 29.
Technology or Programming? – Are you interested in Technology or Programming? If so, come to Mr.
Crouch’s room TODAY at lunch for Programming Club. No previous programming knowledge required!
Hey Seniors – Over 30% of you have not yet submitted your transcript request form. You will need
transcripts for any scholarships or grants you apply for as well as VC. Also, Ms. Nordin will be
submitting GPAs for Cal Grant consideration in early November and she must have parent
permission to submit them. Did you know, Cal Grants can be used at Community Colleges and
Trade Schools as well as 4-year colleges and universities. So, get those forms signed and
submitted. If you need another form, there are some on the wall outside Ms. Nordin’s office.
Boys Soccer– Try-outs for the FTHS Boys Soccer team will be 10/27-10/31, Mon, Wed, and Fri. 2:304:30pm @ the Ventura College practice fields. You MUST have completed and turned in your Athletic
Clearance Packet prior to try-outs; if you need an Athletic Packet please see Mrs. Carey in the front office. If
you are currently participating in a Fall Sport you may try out when your current season ends.
Congrats to our Fullerton debate winners! Please congratulate the following students:
Eva Shumaker & Sean Ward --octofinalists, novice public forum
Devyn Kearney & Jacob Gossett—semi-finalists, novice parliamentary debate
Kiley Becker--octofinalist, novice LD debate
Lucas Wiltjer & Emma Kolesnik--Quarterfinalists, varsity parliamentary debate
Ben Limpich & Isaac Goldstein—semi-finalists, varsity parliamentary debate
Canela Lopez & Summer Al-Saleh- octofinalist, varsity parliamentary debate.
And earning individual speaker awards based on judge’s preferences:
Isaac Goldstein--9th place speaker
Ben Limpich-- 7th place speaker
Lucas Wiltjer--5th place speaker
MEDIA CENTER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
New Community Service Opportunities
Check the school website under Media Center, then at the bottom of the page under Community Service
Opportunities.
Student Volunteers needed for Friends of Library on November 1st, Saturday for book sale this Saturday at
Albertson's on Kimball and Telegraph in Ventura. Hours needed are 8:00am - 3:00pm (may be finished
sooner). Most help needed from 8:00-9:00 for set up please!! Students may work 8-12 or 12-3. They could
also use help loading on Friday at 2:30 if students with early dismissal are available. Contact Kathy Thomson
at thomskate@gmail.com.
Face Painters - Wanted for the Day of the Dead Event at the downtown Museum of Ventura County on
Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11 to 3. This event will qualify for community service credit. Check the Volunteer
Opportunities bulletin board between the Student Store and the counselors’ offices for more details. Be sure to
RSVP by October 29th.
The Career, Job and Volunteer Expo - For high school students is coming! On November 14 from 9-11,
there will be an opportunity for juniors and seniors to explore their options by meeting representatives from
local companies, colleges, apprenticeship programs, government agencies and non-profit
organizations. Location: Ventura City Hall. Transportation will be provided by bus. Come to the media center
to pick up a flyer and return the bottom portion by October 31.
COLLEGE INFO/ SCHOLARSHIPS/CAREER INFO
Scholarship Opportunities - Available at – www.foothilltechnology.org
District Wide College Fair - Will be hosted by St. Bonaventure on November 6th beginning at 6 p.m. Stay
tuned for updates. Approximately 50 schools will attend.
COLLEGE VISITS
Wed. Oct. 29 – Willamette U, 8:30
Monmouth U, 10:30
Haverford College 1pm
ATHLETICS
For Additional Info, Check Each Team’s Webpage on the Foothill Website.
Fall Athletic Event Pass – Buy your athletic event pass now to get in to ALL Foothill Volleyball and
Basketball HOME GAMES! Only $25 for students, $45 for adults, for sale at the Student Store. (Regular
admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students & seniors, so this is a $120-$240 value with approx. 40 games to
choose from!) Staff is admitted for free with your Staff ID. Our first home girls volleyball game is 9/23, so buy
your pass now!
DATE
EVENT
Tues. 10/28
Tues. 10/28
Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Carpinteria, F/S 4:30, JV
5:30, V 6:30 (played at Cabrillo Middle School)
Girls Tennis, League Finals at Thacher, 3pm
Wed. 10/29
Boys Water Polo HOME vs. Malibu, V 3:15, JV 4:15
1:55pm
Thurs. 10/30
Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Cate F/S 4:30, JV 5:30, V
6:30 (played at Cabrillo Middle School)
Tentative: Girls Tennis, League Finals at Thacher,
3pm
Boys Water Polo at Cate, V 3:15, JV 4:15
Cross Country, County Championships at Lake
Casitas
3:30pm
Thurs. 10/30
Fri. 10/31
Fri. 10/31
INDEPENDENT STUDY P.E.
PROJECT DEPARTURE
TIME
TIME
3:30pm
3:45pm
12:50pm
12:50pm
12:00pm
11:00am
1:10pm
(vans)
2:00pm (VAC
shuttle)
3:45pm
1:10pm
(vans)
12:15pm
11:15am
ISPE Hours –
CAFETERIA MENU
Breakfast Special – Entrée/Cereal/a Side and Milk
Lunch Special –Entree/ 3-Sides and Milk
Monday ……………...............Turkey Chili Verde
Tuesday ……………………....Chicken Taquitos
Wednesday…………..............Veggie Lasagna Rollup
Thursday…………..................Chicken Tostada
Friday ………………………….Bean & Cheese Nachos