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19900 Bastanchury Road * Yorba Linda, CA * 92886 * 714.986.7500
Page 1 Spring 2015 ● Volume 5 , Issue 2
Inside this Issue:
Principal’s Message
Mustang Pride
Mustang U
Page 2
Student Leadership
Page 3
Parent Education
Page 4
Academic Awards
PTSA Scholarships
Page 4
Feature Article
Page 5
Student of the Month
Reflection Winners
Page 6
Editor:
Michelle Mortensen
mishcomish@sbcglobal.net
PTSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE—Kristen You
We’ve had a terrific start to our 2015-2016 YLHS year, with 940 PTSA members! With over 200 PTSA parent volunteers, we hope to contribute greatly to YLHS’s success. It’s not too late to become a YLHS PTSA member or volunteer. Membership envelopes are located in the YLHS front office. If you would like to volunteer, please email Suzie at suzie714@gmail.com.
Recap of events…Over 50 PTSA volunteers helped out at Registration Week. Ten parents came out on the first day of school, to pass out smiles and schedules. Emergency Backpacks were replenished in September, one for every classroom. Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon was delicious! Mock SAT/ACT Exams are offered to help students gauge their test taking skills. Followed by question/answer sessions hosted by Princeton Review, Stanley Kaplan or Prep by Prep during the Scoresback Night. Each company offers discounted courses to YLHS students. In October, we hosted over 40 different colleges for our 2nd Annual College Fair. Seventy five percent of our YLHS Reflections finalists received honors at the District Level. State and National awards have not yet been determined.
“Senior College Night” and “How to Write a College Essay” are only 2 of the informative Mustang U. programs that PTSA offers.
Career Day was so much fun with over 50 enthusiastic guest speakers. Student Leadership sponsored Kinship Center with gifts for foster care kids. Over 80 Student Leaders participated in Disney Leadership Training. CPR Training was offered to our YLHS community. Parent Education – Internet Safety/Drug Seminar was presented.1st Aid Night Course offered in the Library. Student Leadership dazzled our teachers with Valentine’s Cupcake treats.
Soon to come… 3/4 Honorary Service Award Submissions Due—Nominate someone who has gone “Above and Beyond”
3/9 Internet Safety/Drug Seminar, 6PM in Library—Learn about the different drugs
3/14 Mustang Pride Day – Come beautify our YLHS campus!—We would love to see gardner volunteers!
3/17 CAHSEE Exams – Proctor Exam—Exit exam for 10th graders
3/20 PTSA Scholarship Applications Available—More info in this newsletter
3/25 8th Grade Round-up – Donate Cookies—-Boosters are highly encouraged to come sell their attire
3/27 Honorary Service Awards Presentation—At the Renaissance Rally
3/28 Mock SAT/ACT—Take the test to get an idea how you will fare on the actual test
4/1 Scoresback Night—-Scores will be reviewed that night with parent and student
4/13 CPR Training Course – Register in Advance
4/27 Academic Mustang Achievement Awards – 4.0+ gpa students—Volunteers needed to help organize
5/6 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon – Donate Bottled Water/Desserts
5/30 & Bob’s Ice Cream Fundraiser – Last Fundraiser! Buy an ice cream for $3.50 at the OC Swap Meet and
5/31 YLHS gets all of proceeds to go towards programs
For more information on upcoming events, check out our calendar on the PTSA website. Thank you and wishing you a wonderful YLHS experience!
PTSA General Election
Board Meeting
March 16th at 7pm
YLHS Library
All PTSA members are
welcome to come.
Spring Break!
April 6th–
April 10th
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Mustang Families -
As we head into spring semester 2015, I want to take a moment to say – Thank You to our Yorba Linda High
School PTSA. Under the leadership of Kristen You, President, and the 43 members of the executive board and
programs, our PTSA is the largest school “booster” organization on campus. They help promote and support all
areas of academics, co-curricular programs, and special student parent presentations, along with staff and
community recognitions. Our PTSA has improved school facilities for student use, provided parent information nights on
important topics, recruited 50 community members for Career Day and continues to be a parent voice in building a positive,
supportive environment at YLHS. Thank you to all of our PTSA parents for the 1000’s of hours they dedicate to make the high
school experience for 1,750 students the best it can be. —Dave Flynn
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MUSTANG UNIVERSITY MOCK TEST Saturday, March 28th
We will be partnering with Prep by Prep by hosting a MOCK SAT, ACT & ERA test on Sat. 4/28 at YLHS.
Scores review will be on April 1st.
This is a great opportunity to practice these tests at a low cost of $15.
Registration forms will be sent home with the students and will be posted on the website.
(Mustang U. event shown below)
MUSTANG PRIDE DAY
Saturday, March 14th, 2015
Calling all weekend gardeners and those who love to see YLHS clean and shiny! Saturday March 14th is Mustang Pride Day, our annual campus clean up day.
We are going to need a LOT of parents helping as the weed infestation is terrible this year! Bring your sunscreen, shovel, hoe and gloves to YLHS at 7:45am and meet at the student lunch tables.
Snacks and drinks provided. Working parents...this is your chance to volunteer on a Saturday. Woohoo! Please contact Maryann.Richardson@ERA.com to
commit/ask questions. See you there!
NEW TESTING
This spring your child will take the California State
Standardized testing, with individual scores provided to
parents and the district. Many of you are familiar with the
former STAR testing taken each spring for over ten years.
The STAR/CST testing process has been replaced with a
new system known as the California Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
PYLUSD students will take the following exams this year:
SBAC Test – Grades 3-8 & 11 in both Math/Language Arts.
California Standards Test (CST) for Science in grades 5, 8,
& 10.
The SBAC is taken online and is given over several days
(approximately 7-8 hours total).
PTSA STUDENT LEADERSHIP
PTSA Student Leadership Attends Disney Leadership Training!
Over eighty members of the PTSA Student Leadership Group attended a one-day training, Disney's Approach to Leadership and Teamwork, on a recent non-school day. The group discovered the Disney way of working and the management skills used to lead a Cast of thousands. Yorba Linda students overcame obstacles by working together as a team and thinking
creatively to develop solutions. They also were able to ride some of the attractions along the way! The training reinforces courage and curiosity to give participants the confidence to set goals and accomplish their dreams.
Student Leadership Executive Vice President Jace Jenican planned and organized the event. Jace stated, “We all learned so much about how to be better leaders both on campus and in the community, and we all had a great time too!'”
Special thanks to all the parent volunteers that attended and helped supervise the trip: Marnie Jenican, Lizette Spellman, Susan Chiappini, Laura Does, Valerie Balducci, Daniel Zormeir. Sondia Buscaino.
Sweet Treats for YLHS Staff
on February 14th
YLHS Student Leadership organized a sweet treat for the entire YLHS staff for Valentine's Day. This event was organized by Student Leadership Vice President of Hospitality Liz Tipping with the help of over 15 members that volunteered to bake.
Almost 200 assorted cupcakes were displayed in the Break Room for the enjoyment of all the dedicated administrators, counselors, teachers and support staff. Cupid would have been proud!
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Heartsaver CPR Certification Monday, April 13th, 6-8pm YLHS Library $35
The course covers: Adult CPR/AED, Adult Choking, Child CPRAED, Infant
CPR, Child and Infant Choking. The Heartsaver CPR/AED course is for all
individuals who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of
job responsibilities or regulatory requirements and it is also appropriate for
any layperson who may have a need to respond to an emergency.
You must register to attend.
Please go to www.thecprhero.com/ylhsparented to register.
ACADEMIC MUSTANG ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Monday, April 27th at 6:30pm
The Academic Mustang Achievement Award (AMAA) is a program established by the PTSA of Yorba Linda High School to recognize the top scholars from YLHS. Each spring, the administration submits names of honorees to the PTSA. The criteria used for selection is based on a 4.0 or better grade point average or weighted 4.0 gpa for those involved in honors or AP (Advanced Placement) classes. The honorees will receive a certificate and medal or an academic letter for their achievements. —Silver medal goes to the first year recipient, —Gold medal to the second year recipient, —A letter to third, —And a special four-year medallion to be worn at graduation for all 4 yrs.
PTSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
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Internet Safety and
Drugs
Presentation
Monday March 9th
YLHS Library
Do you know what
Tango, wax, KIK,
Spice, Omegle and
Triple Cs have in
common?
The answer is that
your kids know all
about them and you
don’t!
Come join us for a
presentation given by
Deputy Holmes with
the Orange County
Sheriff’s Department
on cyber safety and
current drug trends at
YLHS.
Come to find out what
your kids are faced
within their peer
groups or might be
hiding right in front of
you.
This presentation is
intended for parents
only and is free of
charge.
The scholarship is open to ALL student members of the YLHS PTSA.
Applications available on March 20, 2015 for the annual YLHS PTSA
scholarship. Each applicant is required to be a graduating senior and
a current member of the YLHS PTSA. Applicant must have
volunteered in PTSA, the school, and/or community.
Scholarship money is to be used toward higher education costs.
Applications will be due by April 17, 2015 by 3:00 PM in the
Counseling office.
Please see application on website for full details.
FEATURE: A PTSA BOARD MEMBER
Interview with Tammy Brubaker, Parent and PTSA member
Serves as co-chair on Career Day and 8th Grade Round Up for the 2014-15 year
Q: Tammy, you have a Sophomore son who attends Yorba Linda High School. What made you decide
to jump right in to the PTSA his Freshman year, and continue in his Sophomore year?
I had served on both the Elementary and Middle School PTA board. I knew that I wanted to stay
involved when my son went to High School so I called the President of the PTSA at Yorba Linda High
before the school year began. I introduced myself and asked her if she had a place that I could serve.
I was presented with the opportunity to Chair Career Day. I asked a friend if she wanted to join me
and it has been great fun!
Q: Can you share with us any surprises about Yorba Linda High School and/or the PTSA?
A pleasant surprise has been how welcoming both the president of PTSA, Kristen You and the
principal, Mr. Flynn have been. I was an absolute newbie when joining PTSA and I’ve always felt
welcomed.
Q: Give me 5 adjectives to sum up your son Jake’s experience at Yorba Linda High so far?
Amazing – Jake has made amazing new friends in his last two years. His involvement in Athletics has
facilitated this. Uncomfortable (in a good way) – Jake’s involvement in Leadership has taken him out
of his comfort zone. Beautiful – The campus is astatically beautiful and provides a great learning
environment. Tenacity – Jake’s teachers’ are amazing! He is supported by them and has become a
very tenacious and diligent young man when it comes to academics. Independence – I have seen
Jake develop into a responsible and independent young man as he is challenged both academically
and athletically.
Q: In our principal’s message, Mr. Flynn says, our focus in 2014-2015 is “connecting” students to the total
High school experience...How have you seen this done?
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There are dances, there is athletics, you can join different
groups and clubs. Jake is part of the Student Leadership
group and they assist at registration and have other
“connections” during the school year. There are so many
ways to get involved. There is no way someone could NOT
get involved.
Q: Sometimes parents don’t want to become involved
in PTSA because they don’t know what it’s all about.
How can a parent learn about PTSA?
First, don’t wait until the school year starts. Go to the
www.ylhs.org and begin to look at the PTSA pages. Then,
contact the president and ask questions. See what kind of job
it right for you. You’ll make new friends along with connecting
with staff, faculty and students to make Yorba Linda High
School even better!
Career Day with Allyson Thrasher (left) Medical
Device/Pharmaceutical Sales, (center) Tammy
Brubaker, (Right) Kari Vorhees Attorney/Law School
February 2015
Student Teacher
Theresa Parcell Ms. Atmadja
Isabella Wood Mr. Bloom
J.DeLira/F.Ortega Ms. Brothers
J.P. Dabu Mr. Cadra
Malia Busch Ms. Carson
Connor Clark Ms. Carson
Zachary Radford Ms. Collins
Kyle Young Ms. Gigliotti
Marissa Hernandez Ms. Gilfoy
Sara Mangiaracina Mr. Hay
Megan Le Mr. Herrick
Kevin Fukushima Mr. Lejano
Miranda Louie Mr. Linebarger
Bradley Mont Ms. Luxa
Sanaz Kharazmi Ms. Maes
Alex Low Mr. Mazurier
Brian Gollins Ms. Messick
Cherise Lewis Mr. Moore
Valerie Pham Ms. Nicholson
Ryleigh Robinson Ms. Pilkenton
Andrew Dirks Ms. Runge
Christian Muresan Ms. Shay
Thomas Kim Ms. St. Amant
Elle Ramirez Ms. Steinbergs
Jacob Henry Ms. Stephenson
Lauren Enrights Mr. Walls
George Allison Mr. Wright
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REFLECTIONS 2014-2015
Congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s
Reflections Program “The World Would Be a Better Place If…”
YLHS has some truly talented students!
All students who submitted entries will receive a participation award!
First place winners will receive a $50 Visa card, 2nd and 3rd place will
receive a $25 Visa Card.
Of our twelve YLHS entries forwarded to PYLUC, NINE either placed
and/or advanced to the District Level! Winners in order of placement:
Photography—Justin Randall, Joshua Ball, Sara Jackson
Visual Arts—Seung-Hee Yoo, Rayah Shapiro, Joe-Hee Yoo
Literature—Heather Gammon, Heather Gammon, Sara Jackson
Dance—Cheyenne Kotick, Kyra Stevens, Mya Kough
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
At time of publication, not all Student of the
Month names had been turned in by their
teachers. Those students will be named in
the next issue of the Pony Express.
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