FALL 2017 Scribe...Red Ribbon Week - Campus Beautification Emergency Preparedness/ Shelter in Place Kits PLEASE JOIN! Just $10.00 per membership! Flyers were included in the registration

VOLUME LXI, NO. 1 FALL 2017

South High School PTSA Newsletter 1

Presidents Message Hi South High, Welcome new and returning students. I hope everyone is off to a great first week back to school. Football Snack Shack – The football snack shack is in need of volunteers. For it to be successful, we need volunteers. Please visit our volunteer sigh up link below. Study Skills – This seminar is designed to help entering high school freshmen and new sophomores gain better study habits and learning skills. Seminar is on Wednesday, Oct.4th from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Fee is $30 (check payable to South High PTA). Registration form included on the last page. SAT or ACT – Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores – Take a full length practice SAT or ACT mock test at South High School. Exams are $20 each. Please see the attached form and turn into the PTA. Date Test 9/30/17 Mock ACT (register by 9/26/17) 10/21/17 Mock SAT (register by 10/17/17) 4/7/18 Mock SAT (register by 4/3/17) Thank you to the all of the parents and south high cheer girls for helping with packing the registration packets. I would also like to thank all of the volunteers who helped at registration. We could not have done it without you. If you have any questions regarding the PTA please contact Michelle at [email protected] Thank you, Michelle Briggs South High PTA President

Football Schedule Game Times 7:00pm

September

1 - Fountain Valley 8 - Hawthorne 15 - Sante Fe

22 - Santa Monica 29 - El Segundo

October

6 - Leuzinger 13 - Torrance

20 - West 27 - Centennial

(Compton)

November 3 - North

Volunteers needed to

work the Snack Shack. Please sign up at on the

Sign-Up Genius link on our website

SPARTAN SCRIBE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL



2017 -2018 South High PTA Executive Board

President - Michele Briggs Exec VP - Cindy Wermers 1st VP - Maya Radmilovich 2nd VP - Jennifer Fisher 3rd VP - Carol Larue 4th VP - Lisa Babros Recording Secty - Deanna Deiderich Treasurer - Lisa Krouse Financial Secty - Debbie Holzbauer Auditor - Amy Paris Historian - Olga Di Franco



SHS PTA - Membership

JOIN SOUTH HIGH PTA

SOUTH HIGH PTA supports programs, events, and school needs that help ALL students:

Prepare for the Future

Study Skills Program – Practice SAT Testing Annual College Fair - College Scholarships (PTA membership required)

Enrich the High School Experience

Art Show – Reflections

Learn in a Safe and Healthy Environment

Red Ribbon Week - Campus Beautification Emergency Preparedness/ Shelter in Place Kits

PLEASE JOIN! Just $10.00 per membership! Flyers were included in the registration packets, or extras can be picked up at the SHS office. Enclose cash or check

made payable to SHS PTA, and return to the SHS office.

Thank you for your support! Carol LaRue – SHS PTA VP Membership – [email protected]

*Any amount in excess of membership dues will be considered a donation to South High PTA



SHS PTA - Counseling -Alyssa Skipper, College and Career Counseling Coordinator 1. Below, you will find our counseling calendar for the 2017-2018 school year with all workshops and important events. 2. We hope that you will attend our Road Map to College event on Saturday, September 23rd beginning at 8 am. The schedule of workshops for the day is below. 3. Seniors who are planning to apply to any Cal State Universities should sign up to attend the CSU Application Workshop on October 16th during 3rd period. Sign up on Naviance by clicking on "View all Upcoming College Visits" on the "Colleges" tab. 4. Seniors, if you are planning to apply to any 4-year colleges this year, you will need to learn how to use Naviance for parts of your college application process. Please sign up for our Naviance eDocs Procedures and Private/Out of State College Workshop on September 25th. You are asked to sign up during your elective period or period 1/5/6 if you do not have a class during that time. Sign up for the period you want on Naviance by clicking on "View all Upcoming College Visits" on the "Colleges" tab. 5. The following college visits have been scheduled for this year! Sign up on Naviance by clicking on "View all Upcoming College Visits" on the "Colleges" tab (some of these have not been posted on Naviance yet, but should be by the end of the weekend). You will need teacher permission to attend these, and will receive a pass 1-2 days in advance. Syracuse University- September 19th at 9:50 am (2nd Period) University of Massachusetts Amherst- September 19th at 12:30 pm (Lunch) USC- September 21st at 8 am (1st Period) University of Dayton- September 21st at 12:20 pm (Lunch) Boston University- September 21st at 2 pm (6th Period) ArtCenter College of Design- September 22nd at 9 am (2nd Period) The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)- September 22nd at 1:50 pm (6th Period) Northwestern University- September 27th at 12:20 pm (Lunch) University of Connecticut (UConn)- September 27th at 2 pm (6th Period) UC Santa Cruz- September 28th at 10:50 am (3rd Period) UC Irvine- September 28th at 11:40 am (4th Period) University of the Pacific- September 29th at 8 am (1st Period) Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- September 29th at 11 am (4th Period) University of Colorado, Boulder- October 2nd at 11 am (4th Period) Carnegie Melon University- October 2nd at 12:50 pm (5th Period) Northern Arizona University- October 3rd at 1:10 pm (5th Period) UCLA- October 4th at 8 am (1st Period) Arizona State University- October 4th at 2 pm (6th Period) Macquarie University (Australia)- October 5th at 10:55 am (4th Period) Occidental College- October 5th at 12:20 pm (Lunch) University of Chicago- October 13th at 9 am (2nd Period) University of Oregon- October 13th at 12:50 pm (5th Period) CSU Dominguez Hills- October 16th at 11 am (4th Period) Cal Lutheran University- October 16th at 12:15 pm (Lunch) University of Washington- October 17th at 10:50 am (3rd Period) Drexel University- October 17th at 12:30 pm (Lunch) California College of the Arts- October 18th at 8 am (1st Period) Grand Canyon University- October 19th at 8:55 am (2nd Period)



UC Santa Barbara- October 23rd at 8 am (1st Period) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- October 25th at 1 pm (5th Period) University of Missouri- October 26th at 8:55 am (2nd Period) Air Force ROTC- October 27th at 12:15 pm (Lunch) Colby College- October 27th at 1:50 pm (6th Period) University of San Francisco- October 30th at 11 am (4th Period) Loyola Marymount University (LMU)- October 31st at 9:50 am (2nd Period) Hawaii Pacific University- November 6th at 8 am (1st Period) Azusa Pacific University- November 6th at 10 am (3rd Period) Los Angeles Institute of of Architecture and Design- November 7th at 9:50 am (2nd Period) UC Riverside- November 9th at 10:55 am (4th Period) University of Hawaii- November 14th at 1:10 pm (5th Period) Concordia University Irvine- November 29th at 12:20 pm (Lunch) This is my final email to all of you! Until someone new is hired in my position, please contact your counselor for any questions. I will miss the amazing students and parents of South High very much, and wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors! -Alyssa Skipper

College and Career Counseling Coordinator�South High School, Torrance Unified School District

SHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

2017-2018

Important Dates to Remember

*All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Should anything be changed, you will be notified via email. COLLEGE/CAREER Throughout the year College/Career Center VISITS (will be announced) (R-4)

SENIOR SUMMER WORKSHOP August 8th Cafeteria 9:00 am SENIOR CLASS September 18th & 20th Library COUNSELOR WORKSHOP All Periods ROAD MAP TO COLLEGE September 23rd College/Career Center 8:00 am-11:30 am (R-4) (check-in) NAVIANCE eDOCS PROCEDURES September 25th Library and PRIVATE/OUT OF STATE All periods COLLEGE WORKSHOP FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT September 27th Cafeteria 5:30 pm BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 27th Classrooms 6:30 pm TUSD FINANCIAL AID October 4th Torrance High Auditorium NIGHT 6:00 pm SPARTAN SYMPOSIUM October 11th Locations TBD (grade-level activities, including 1st period freshman orientation, PreACT, PSAT, ASVAB, UC and college applications, and financial aid) CSU APPLICATION October 16th Library WORKSHOP 3rd period JUNIOR CLASS November 1st & 2nd Library COUNSELOR WORKSHOP All Periods SOPHOMORE CLASS November 15th & 16th Library COUNSELOR WORKSHOP All Periods

TESTING INTERPRETATION January 10th TBD NIGHT 6:30 pm FRESHMAN COUNSELOR February 8th-28th Library MEETINGS/COURSE SELECTION All Periods TUSD COLLEGE FAIR February 24th Location TBD Time TBD HONORS/AP INFORMATION February (throughout the month-TBD) MEETINGS JUNIOR COUNSELOR March 1st-9th Library MEETINGS/COURSE SELECTION All Periods 8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT March 7th Gym 6:30 pm SOPHOMORE COUNSELOR March 12th-23rd Library MEETINGS/COURSE SELECTION All Periods 7th GRADE PARENT NIGHT March 13th Gym 6:30 pm 8th GRADE COURSE SELECTION April 4th & 5th Middle Schools All Periods COLLEGE NIGHT April 11th Cafeteria

6:30 pm SPARTAN LAURELS May 24th Gym 6:00 pm HONORS/AP SUMMER HW May/June (throughout the month- TBD) MEETINGS GRADUATION!!! June 20th Stadium 6:00 pm



Road Map to College

South High School September 23rd, 2017

Check-in: 8:00-8:30 am in the College/Career Center (R-4)

Session 1: 8:30-9:10 am

! SAT vs. ACT: How do you Choose?: The Princeton Review- Cafeteria ! How to Make Your Common App Not So Common: Katherine Folkman,

Collegewise- Library ! Overview of Financial Aid/Scholarships: Stephanie Hancock, College Aid

Consulting- R-2 Session 2: 9:20-10:00 am

! SAT vs. ACT: How do you Choose?: The Princeton Review- Cafeteria ! How to Find the Right Colleges for You: Katherine Folkman, Collegewise-

Library ! Overview of Financial Aid/Scholarships: Stephanie Hancock, College Aid

Consulting- R-2 ! Secrets of College Admissions: Leigh Weissman, Collegewise- E-2 ! El Camino College and the Honors Transfer Program: El Camino

Representatives- K-5 Session 3: 10:10-10:50 am

! How to Find the Right Colleges for You: Katherine Folkman, Collegewise- Library

! Secrets of College Admissions: Leigh Weissman, Collegewise- E-2 ! El Camino College and the Honors Transfer Program: El Camino

Representatives- K-5



SHS PTA - Reflections

“Within Reach” is this years Reflections Art Program theme.

Find your inner artist!

We are excited to bring this program to the kids at South High. What is the Reflection program?

Reflections is a PTA Art recognition and achievement program. Expression through pre-selected theme and the following categories:

* Dance Choreography * Film Production * Literature * Music Composition * Photography * Visual Arts

Select a category and tell us how your work relates to the theme “Within Reach"

The official rules and entry form are included in the "Flyers Sectons".

The due date for entries is October 23rd.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS ~Vicki Hildreth, Activities Director The 2017/2018 school year is well underway and the Activities Office is as busy as ever! In September, our fall athletes will be spotlighted with a Fall Sports Pep Rally, and we will highlight our 46 active clubs at our annual Club Rush Week and Club Day, giving clubs the opportunity to gain new members while offering raising some money through food sales. To close out the month of September, the Class of 2021 will elect into office their Fall Semester Class Council. South High is spearheading a project that involves working with the other TUSD high schools in an effort to collect items to assist those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. All of our TUSD high school students will come together in a concerted effort to provide some much-needed relief to those areas most affected by these tragic storms. We will also be reaching out to our communities to assist us in our efforts as well…stay tuned for more information! As always, October will prove to be an active month as well. Homecoming 2017 will take center stage where this year’s Homecoming theme will be a Finding Neverland-inspired celebration. The selection of the Homecoming Court will kick off all of the Homecoming festivities including a lunchtime assembly to announce the Court, Spirit Week activities such as dress up days and games, all building to the football game versus Torrance High School. During the big game, a half-time show took place at center field to crown the Homecoming King and Queen.



In addition, October will offer the opportunity for South High to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol use through the annual Red Ribbon Week. During this week, Student Council will provide information about the consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug usage. Up next, we gear up for the months of November and December, which offers the Canned Food Drive, our 1st Class Competition, the Winter Drama Production, the annual Holiday Concert, the Winter Dance Show and our popular Head Start Program. As we look forward to all of our upcoming activities we’d like to encourage our South High students to get involved in all that our campus has to offer. A Message from the Class of 2018: As you may already know, the Senior Class traditionally hosts several events throughout the year in celebration of our upcoming graduation. Some of these events include the prom and a seniors-only pizza party, and Baccalaureate. The cost of hosting these events, in additional to several others, is estimated to exceed $12,000. We have continuously fundraised throughout our four years at South High; however, our efforts have not been as successful as we had hoped. Due to this shortfall, we are reaching out to families and friends of our Senior Class of 2018 for direct donations. If every senior’s family made a $20 donation to the Class of 2018, the senior class would be able to enjoy the same senior activities that former students have experienced. We’ve made donating very easy. For families wishing to make a donation, one way would be to drop off or mail a check made payable to South High School, and indicate in the memo section that it is a donation to the Class of 2018. Donations made in this manner should be mailed to South High School, Attention: Activities Office. The Class of 2018 would like to thank you for your consideration and generous support in making the next nine months an unforgettable senior year! Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Vicki Hildreth in the Activities Office at [email protected].

Sincerely,

The Class of 2018 Class Council

Ethan Gan, President Katerina Voigt, Vice-President

Desiree Powers, Commissioner of Activities & Finance Jordan Fajardo, Commissioner of Spirit & Assemblies

Claudia Baker, Commissioner of Fine Arts & Historian Alison Ramoran, Commissioner of Public Relations & Publicity

Stevie Schlosser, Secretary Nina Bayne, Class Representative

Bridgette Campbell, Class Representative Noah Kawashiri, Class Representative Rayan Madjidi, Class Representative Nicole Saleh, Class Representative



Hurricane Donation Drive

September 18-30 Who we are helping: Ivan Dawson Elementary School on the Island of Tortola (British Virgin Islands) What we are collecting: Clothing (this is a tropical area so: shirts, dress light wear, etc), closed toed shoes, school supplies (binders, folders, notebooks, paper, stationary items), toiletries (paper towels, toilet paper, soaps) Main Events: ASB will be accepting donations throughout the next two school weeks (9/18-‐9/22 and 9/25 -‐ 9/29). You or your child can turn donations into K1. ASB will also be hosting a donation event taking place in the South Parking the morning of 9/30 (Time TBD) so all members of our community have a place to donate. South High School is asking for all parents to spread the word around the community (whether that be on Facebook or word of mouth) encouraging all to donate. ASB and Mr. Chandler have already figured out shipping costs, so all we need is items to fill the truck. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone and everyone! On behalf of South High School, Cole Rossi ASB Commissioner Of Public Relations

POWERSCHOOL

T.U.S.D. has shifted to a new student information system called PowerSchool. Your old ParentConnect log in will no longer work. You should have received your new login in instructions in the mail with your. It will contain your student's access ID and access

password to create your account. PowerSchool



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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 20 Wed Class of 2018 Grad Night Fundraiser - 4:00-8:00pm Chipotle

23 Sat Road Map to College, Check-in College/Carrer Center (R4)

8:00-11:00am

27 Wed 9th Grade Parent Night, Cafe 5:30pm

27 Wed PTA Association Meeting, Cafe 5:45pm

27 Wed Back-To-School-Night, 6:00pm

28 Thurs LATE START

30 Sat Practice ACT, Library 9:00am-1:30pm

October 2 Mon Reflections Begins

4 Wed TCPTA Association Meeting, Ken Miller 9:30am

4 Wed Study Skills Seminar, Library 6:00-8:00pm

4 Wed Chat with the Principal, 6:00pm Room R4

4 Wed PTA Board Meeting, Room R4, 7:00pm

4-13 Spirit Days

7 Sat SAT Test

9-10 M-T STUDENT FREE DAYS

11 Wed PSAT (SHS)

13 Fri Homecoming Game

14 Sat Homecoming Dance

21 Sat Practice SAT, Library 9:00am-1:30pm

23-27 Red Ribbon Week

28 Sat ACT Test

November 3 Fri End of 1st Quarter

4 Sat SAT Test

8 Wed Chat with the Principal, 6:00pm Room R4

8 Wed PTA Board Meeting, Room R4, 7:00pm



10 Fri VETERAN'S DAY - NO SCHOOL

18 Sat Campus Beautification 9:00am-12:00pm

21 Tues LATE START

22-24 W-F THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL

TBD Parent Education Night (Nov 15, 29, or Dec 13)

December 2 Sat SAT Test

6 Wed TCPTA Holiday Luncheon, Location TBD 11:30am

6 Wed PTA Board Meeting/Holiday Dinner 6:00pm

9 Sat ACT Test

22-Jan 5 WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL



FLYERS

Choose one or more categories below to submit original work that interprets the 2017-18 PTA Reflections theme: Within Reach. Complete an entry form and submit along with artwork to _______________________________ by ________________.

(Include your arts category, division and full name on submission envelope)

Submissions will be reviewed by experienced artists for interpretation of theme, creativity and technique. We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts!

Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 ½x11” paper, PDF file.

Music Composition: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC. Notation (score/tabulature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions.

Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG.

Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewerly, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes.

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. The Special Artist Division welcomes all grades and all abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Student assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc. Student recognition and awards are announced as part of the Special Artist Division.



By submitting an artwork to the “National PTA Reflections Program,” entrants accept and agree to be bound by the official rules for

participation as well as the entry requirements for their specific arts category and division. Additional state program requirements

may apply. Any violation of these rules may, at PTA’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding

this program are final and binding in all respects. (The “PTA” referred to in these rules include all PTAs reviewing the submission).

1. ELIGIBILITY. Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA. Each student’s eligibility is determined by the state and local

PTA/PTSA. A student may develop an entry inside or outside of school.

2. ARTS CATEGORIES. There are six arts categories—dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition,

photography and visual arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each

arts category rules for additional entry requirements.

3. GRADE DIVISIONS. Students may enter in the appropriate division for their grade (Primary: Preschool-Grade 2; Intermediate:

Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Special Artist: All grades welcome). See Special Artist Division

rules for entry requirements.

4. HOW TO ENTER. Entrants must submit their artwork and student entry form to their local PTA/PTSA program according to local

and state PTA procedures. Entrants must follow requirements and instructions specific to each arts category and division.

Contact local PTA programs for deadlines and additional information.

5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. (All participants must also follow arts category and if applicable, Special Artist Division rules) • Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the current year’s theme may be submitted.

• Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work.

Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or

collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division. Other individuals may appear in or perform

a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only. Only one student may be recognized as

the award recipient for each entry. See the specific arts category rules and special artist division rules for details. • Each entry must contain a title and all entries must include an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what

inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include at least 10 words and

not exceed 100 words.

• Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for background music in dance choreography and film production entries.

If used in dance choreography and film production entries, background music must be cited on the entry form. Plagiarized

entries will be disqualified. Use of PowerPoint templates are prohibited.

6. FINALIST SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Entries are reviewed at local, regional, state and national levels. Each PTA determines

its own reviewers for the program. Entries will be reviewed primarily on how well the student uses their artistic vision to portray

the theme, their originality and creativity. The National PTA Reflections® program makes no restrictions on content or subject

matter in artwork. Under no condition may parents or students contact a reviewer to dispute the status/score of any entry.

Each PTA in its sole discretion will select finalists for exhibition and provide awards/prizes. Awards are announced per local and

state procedures. National awards and events are announced May 1, 2018 at PTA.org/Reflections.

7. OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program

constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense,

publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission

of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions.

8. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. This program is administered by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and PTA affiliates.

Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA are not eligible to sponsor this program.



STUDENT NAME_________________________________________ GRADE_________ AGE________ GENDER (optional) _________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME________________________________ EMAIL______________________ PHONE___________________

MAILING ADDRESS_______________________________________ CITY________________________ STATE ________ ZIP________

Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. I agree to the above statement and the National PTA Reflections Official Rules.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________ PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ___________________________

GRADE DIVISION (Check One) ARTS CATEGORY (Check One) � PRIMARY (Preschool- Grade 2) � HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) � DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY � MUSIC COMPOSITION � INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5) � SPECIAL ARTIST (All Grades) � FILM PRODUCTION � PHOTOGRAPHY � MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) � LITERATURE � VISUAL ARTS

TITLE OF ARTWORK __________________________________________________________________________________________

ARTWORK DETAILS (Dance/Film: cite background music; Music: musician(s)/instrumentation; Literature: word count; Photo/Visual Arts: materials & dimensions) ___________________________________________________________________________________

ARTIST STATEMENT (Must be 10 to 100 words describing your work and how it relates to the theme)

This box is to be completed by PTA before distribution.

PTA LEADER NAME___________________________________ EMAIL________________________________ PHONE____________________

PTA ID __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ PTA NAME______________________________________________________ STATE ____________________

COUNCIL PTA___________________________ DISTRICT PTA__________________________ REGION PTA_____________________________

MEMBER DUES PAID DATE ________________ INSURANCE PAID DATE__________________ BYLAWS APPROVAL DATE__________________



DATE CHANGE Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies Seminar

will be OCTOBER 4

Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies Seminar

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 6:00 – 8:30 pm ~ South High Library

Fee: $30 (check payable to South High PTA) This is an opportunity for your student to set goals and to identify personal strengths and weaknesses in order to get the most out of their four years at South High School. This 2 ½ hour intensive course in study skills and techniques will aid your SHS students in focusing on and attaining positive academic results.

Information will include:

! Analyzing Your Learning Style ! Taking Lecture Notes ! Managing Your Time ! Reading for Results

! Test Taking Strategies ! Relating to Your Teachers ! Learning “Pro-Actively”

This seminar is designed to help entering high school freshmen and new sophomores gain better study habits and learning skills. It will be taught by an inspirational and motivational speaker who is a certificated teacher and experienced study skills educator. Enrollment is limited, due to space, to the first 75 students who return this registration form to the PTSA table during registration, drop it off to the Principal’s office or mail it to South High School PTSA, 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505.

For further information contact Keith Musick 310-326-5047 [email protected] A reminder email will be sent, but no refunds will be given.

REGISTRATION FORM Please do not bring food or drinks to class. Refreshments will be provided.

*Appropriate classroom behavior is mandatory*

Return this form with payment to the PTA box in the Principal’s office, or mail to South High School, 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 Attn: Principal’s Office.

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________________ Zip:_______________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________

Email (PLEASE PRINT NEATLY):______________________________________________________________

! STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR (9/20/17) ($30.00) $_____________

! PRACTICE ACT TEST ($20.00) $_____________

! PRACTICE SAT TEST ** ($20.00) $_____________ ! PRACTICE REDESIGNED SAT TEST ** ($20.00) $_____________ **This is NOT the PSAT administered by South High on 10/11!

Total $ _____________

Questions? Contact Keith Musick 310-326-5047 [email protected] *Please make checks payable to South High School PTA*

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FALL 2017 Scribe...Red Ribbon Week - Campus Beautification Emergency Preparedness/ Shelter in Place Kits PLEASE JOIN! Just $10.00 per membership! Flyers were included in the registration