THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER Panther … · THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER!FEBRUARY, 2013 SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL, A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL PAGE

THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER! FEBRUARY, 2013

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By now you should have received your child’s semester report card in the mail. Hopefully, you were very happy at the good grades that were earned and gave lots of praise to your child. If your student earned any poor grades, speak to them about the causes of these marks. Communicate with their teacher to see how they are doing in class and how they can improve. We offer free tutoring after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help any student in need. Oral grade week is February 4- 8, 2013. These oral grades will also give you good information on how your son or daughter is doing.

Next month, on March 12th and 13th our Sophomores will take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the first time. This mandated state test must be passed for students to earn a high school diploma. The exam tests students in two areas: Mathematics and English. Over the last five years our students have had some of the highest passing rates in Northern California. Please take time to stress the

importance of the test to your son or daughter and ask them to take it seriously. It is critical that our students do well on the test, both for themselves and for the school. Please do not schedule any dentist or doctors appointments during this time, and, as always, make sure

they are well-rested and have a healthy breakfast.

Our winter athletics season is almost at an end. All six of our basketball teams (Freshmen, J.V. and Varsity teams for both girls and boys) and our wrestling team have had successful seasons. Come on out to a girls or boys basketball game or take in a wrestling meet, and enjoy the fun, school spirit and competition.

Our counselors,in conjunction with the STP, are hosting two College Information Nights on February 19 and April 4 at 6:30 p.m. If you and your child are interested in finding out more about the college entrance process, our counselors have put together a wonderful presentation that will answer many of your questions and prepare you for the application process. Call the Counseling Office for more information at 528-5302.

Stay active and involved in your child’s education. Keep up communication with teachers and counselors. Ask your student if they are using their planner to keep organized. Make sure your child is getting enough sleep and eating healthy. Check their homework and reports. Take advantage of our free after school tutoring for all students in all subjects, Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 143 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Check us out on our official Facebook page at Santa Rosa Panthers, visit our website at santarosahighschool.net, and read the Panther Purr!

Panther PurrAvailable at www.SantaRosaHighSchool.net or by emailing [email protected]. Published by the SRHS Student-Teacher-Parent Organization (STP)

In this Issue…

Calendar…………………......2

Counselors’ Corner……....3Class Notes……………..…..4Automotives…………..…….5ArtQuest……….………….7-8

Get Involved!

Friends of AQ…..……..8-9 Site Council………….......9 ELAC…………………..…...9 AG Boosters.……...…….10 Project Grad………...10-12 STP……………..…………...13

SRHS Foundation…...14-15

Athletics……...…..………..16

Principal’s UpdateBrad Coscare!i, SRHS Principal, [email protected], 528-5292

Oral grade week is February 4- 8, 2013.

Did you know... that

Santa Rosa High School is prominently featured

in Francis Ford Coppola’s

1986 film, Pe#y Sue Got Married,

starring Kathleen Turner and Nicolas Cage?

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February, 20132 / 1, Girls Basketball at Ukiah, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 1, Turnabout Dance, 8:00-11:00, North Gym2 / 2, Debate, Lowell High School, SF2 / 2, ArtQuest Mardi Gras Ball, 5:30-11:00, Friedman Center2 / 4-8, Oral Grades Week2 / 4, Site Council, 3:10 in Library2 / 4, Boys Basketball, home vs. Ukiah, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 5, Girls Basketball, home vs. Casa Grande, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 5, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, English2 / 6, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, Math 2 / 6, Boys Basketball at Casa Grande, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 6 - 7, 3:15 –1st Round of Auditions for AQ Performing Arts Specialties; ! 6:15, call 535-4842 for details, various SRHS locations2 / 7, Girls Basketball, home vs. Newman, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 8, Mills College Dance Performance for students only, Aud., call ! 535-4842 for details2 / 8, Boys Basketball at Newman, 4:30/6:00/7:302 / 9, ACT Test, 8:-2:00 (Reg. at www.act.org by 1/11)2 / 9-11, Debate, Stanford University Invitational2 / 11, Lincoln’s Day - No School2 / 12, SRHS Foundation Meeting 4:30, Library2 / 12, Ag Boosters, 6:30, Ag Building2 / 12, Girls Basketball NBL Playoffs 2 / 13, FFA Lunchtime Talent Show, DeSoto Lawn2 / 13, CAPE, 5:30-6:30, Library, Bullying/Cyber-Bullying2 / 14, all day, Singing Valentine Telegrams at requested locations, ! 547-9000 or [email protected] / 15, AQ Application Deadline for Fall 20132 / 18, President’s Day - No School2 / 19-22, FFA Week2 / 19, Project Grad, 7:00, Library2 / 20, FFA Winter Banquet, TBA2 / 22, FFA Sonoma Section Speaking Contest, Elsie Allen2 / 22, 7:30pm; Wm Barclay Mem. Schol. Concert, Green Music Center 2 / 23, Debate, Windsor High Parli Invitational2 / 25, Friends of AQ Meeting, 6:00, AQ Office, Rm 212 / 26, 28, ArtQuest Registrations, Tentative, TBD2 / 26, ELAC, 7:00-8:00, Library

March, 2013 3 / 1, Blood Drive, MPR3 / 1-2, Debate, State Qualifications, Dougherty Valley High3 / 4-8, Multi-Cultural Week3 / 4, Site Council, 3:10 in Library3 / 4, ArtQuest Registration, 6:00 (tentative time), MPR3 / 5-8, FFA Sacramento Leadership Experience SLE, Sacto3 / 6, ArtQuest Registration, 1:00, (tentative time), MPR3 / 8, Last Day of 3rd Quarter3 / 9, SAT, 8-2:00 (Reg. at www.co"egeboard.com by 2/8)3 / 11, STP Meeting, 7:30, Staff Lounge3 / 11, Friends of ArtQuest, Mtg., Prospective New Board Member ! Interest & Info, 6:00, Location TBD3 / 12, FFA Lunchtime Activity3 / 12, SRHS Foundation Meeting 4:30, Library3 / 12, Ag Boosters, 6:30, Ag Building3 / 12, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, English 3 / 13, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, Math3 / 13, CAPE, 5:30-6:30, Library, Anger Management3 / 15, Talent Show, 7:30, Auditorium3 / 18-22, Spring Break - No School

March, continued3 / 26, Project Grad, 7:00, Library3 / 26, ELAC, 7:00-8:00, Library3 / 28, ArtQuest 19th Annual Spring Showcase, 6:30, Beginning in Aud.3 / 29, Furlough Day #4 of 6 - No School3 / 29, Report Cards Go Out3 / 31, Easter

April, 20134 / 1, Furlough Day #5 of 6 - No SchoolThru 4 / 11, AQ Spring Showcase Visual Arts Ex., MPR 4 / 8-12, Oral Grade Week4 / 8, STP Meeting, 7:30, Staff Lounge4 / 8-30 STAR Testing Window4 / 9, SRHS Foundation Meeting 4:30, Library4 / 9, Ag Boosters, 6:30, Ag Building4 / 10, CAPE, 5:30-6:30, Library, Bipolar Disorder4 / 12, 13, AQ Dance Company Perf. (Beg/Int), 7:30, Aud.4 / 13, ACT Test, 8-2:00 (Reg. at www.act.org by 3/8)4 / 15, Friends of AQ Meeting, 6:00, AQ Office, Rm 214 / 16, Project Grad, 7:00, Libraray4 / 17, Student Govt. Speeches, Lunch, Quad4 / 18, Student Govt. Elections4 / 19-21, Debate, CHSSA State Tournament, Santa Clarita4 / 22, Friends of AQ Meeting, 6:00, AQ Office, Rm 214 / 26, SRHS Foundation Polenta Feed4 / 26, Vocal Music Command Perf., 7:00, Aud.4 / 29, Furlough Day #6 of 6 - No School4 / 30, ELAC, 7:00-8:00, Library

May, 20135 / 4, SAT, 8-2:00 (Reg. at www.co"egeboard.com by 4/5)5 / 4, Junior/Senior Prom, 9:00-Midnight, Villa Chant., Hbg.5 / 4, 5, Instrumental Music Perf. w/Amer. Phil., Aud., TBD5 / 6-17, AP Exam Window5 / 6, FFA Son. Sect. Proj. Comp. Dinner, Flamingo Hotel, SR5 / 6, Site Council, 3:10 in Library5 / 7, FFA Annual Awards Banquet, North Gym5 / 7, Project Grad, 7:00, Library (tentative)5 / 8, CAPE, 5:30-6:30, Library, Psychosis5 / 13, STP Meeting, 7:30, Staff Lounge5 / 14, SRHS Foundation Meeting 4:30, Library5 / 14, Ag Boosters, 6:30, Ag Building5 / 14, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, English5 / 15, Calif. High School Exit Exam CAHSEE, Math5 / 16, Non-Senior Awards5 / 17, Country Fair Day and Auto Show5 / 17, 18, AQ Dance Company Performance, 7:30, Aud.5 / 21, Project Grad, 7:00, Library (Tentative)5 / 23, Senior Awards5 / 24, Senior Trip 5 / 27, Memorial Day - No School5 / 29-31, Minimum Days - Finals - 8:00-12:205 / 29-31, Senior Graduation Practice5 / 31, Final Instructional Day5 / 31, Graduation Ceremony, 6:30, Bailey Field, SRJC5 / 31, Project Grad

June, 20136 / 1, SAT Test, 8-2:00 (Reg. at www.co"egeboard.com by 5/2) 6 / 8, ACT Test, 8-2:00 (Reg. at www.act.org by 5/3)

SRHS 2012-2013 CALENDARPlease check back each month for alterations or corrections!





Counselors’ Corner Blaire Murphy, Counselor 528-5302 [email protected]

Graduation PolicyThere is a board policy (BP 6146.1) which affects all grade levels. Students may not be promoted to the next grade level if they do not meet the required criteria for each grade level. The policy is posted on the SRHS website (www.santarosahighschool.net) under the counseling section for your review in both English and Spanish.

Credit Make-up ClassesStudents who need to make up credits prior to graduation should see their counselor immediately to discuss options for doing so. Please note that there is limited space in classes.

College Information WorkshopParents, especially parents of 10th and 11th graders, who want information about the college admissions process, are invited to attend one of our college information nights to be held in the SRHS Library on February 19th and April 4th at 6:30 p.m.

ScholarshipsFor scholarship information, please see the SRHS ”Scholarship Alert,” available in the counseling office and on the SRHS website under counseling. The websites that we recommend for scholarship searches include;www.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.com

Registration for Next Year’s ClassesCounselors will be meeting with students to review goals and their 4 year plan and to register for next year’s classes (see schedule below). Please note that counselors will be unable to meet with parents during this busy time, but please review the information that will be sent home with your student and write any questions you may have on the registration form. The registration information will be sent home with your student on the day of their presentation and requires a parent’s signature.

Grade Student Presentation Date Registration Dates11th grade February 7 February 12-1510th grade February 21 February 25-March 19th grade March 5 March 7-14

Free TutoringFree tutoring is now available to any student seeking support! Tutoring is every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 in Room 143. A list of SRHS & SRJC student tutors is available in the counseling office. Student tutors charge a small fee for their services.

Tips for Test-Taking SuccessTaking tests can be a traumatic experience for some students. Here are some skills to help your child feel more confident for tests:• “Cramming” the night before a test is not productive. Instead, get a good night’s sleep.• Be sure to thoroughly and carefully read the test directions before beginning to mark your answers.• Skip over questions to which you do not know the answers and return to them if there is time.• Bring an extra pencil, just in case.• Before beginning your test…take a deep breath, relax and dive in.

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Upcoming Mock SAT and ACT Students, get some practice taking the SAT and ACT tests and help fund-raise for Project Graduation! Students

should register in the business office and make out a $20 check to “Project Grad.” The dates for the mock tests are:

February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Mock SATMarch 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Mock ACT

Class NotesCongratulations to the history classes of Mr. Franzman and Mr. Horner, and to the lifeskills and history classes of Ms. Swehla for donating over 1,100 pounds of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Each teacher put a big jar in his/her room and asked students to donate their spare change for the month of December. No extra credit, no pizza party, no prizes; just spare change to help others because it was the right thing to do.

The students came through with an amazing $1,300. Then, instead of sleeping late on their first day of winter vacation, about 20 students joined their teachers and shopped for the Food Bank at G&G Market. Connie, the manager of G&G, was so impressed with the students' good works that she told them to go get a couple of extra shopping carts and fill them up too, with G&G covering the extra cost. (She also supplied cookies and juice for the hard workers!)

After filling about a dozen shopping carts, the students hauled the food into their cars and trucks and caravanned to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, and in the pouring rain, delivered their load of groceries to the thankful workers. A great time was had by all, and the students learned about doing good works for the community.

Injured Elsie Allen Cheerleaders Need HelpPerhaps you have heard about the two Elsie Allen High School cheerleaders who were involved in a tragic car accident in Mexico on their way to a family holiday on December 23rd. Alexis Vargas, 17, and her cousin Cristina Garcia, 16, (whose mother was killed in the accident), were critically injured. Cristina’s father, who was driving, may have swerved to avoid an animal. He is employed as a saw operator at Golden State Lumber in San Rafael. Both girls are recovering from numerous injuries in hospitals far from Sonoma County.

The community is coming together to assist the families in their efforts to recover from this terrible ordeal. Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo, along with the “Pasta King” Art Ibleto and others arranged a benefit event held on January 27th to raise funds to help with the medical costs for the cheerleaders. Both the staff at Santa Rosa High and the Student Teacher Parent Organization (STP) have donated to the cause. If you would like to make a donation, you may send it to:

The Garcia Torres family at Chase Bank in the name of Guadalupe Garcia and to

The Vargas family at Redwood Credit Union in the name of Gabriel Vargas



AutomotivesThe Automotives program at SRHS is in need of your unwanted old cars, running or not. Please call SRHS at 525-4834 or e-mail [email protected] and speak to Vic Colli. Your donation is greatly appreciated and may be a good tax deduction for you!

Free!

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and phone number. Please call (707) 576-5259 with any questions.

*Students of Santa Rosa City Schools will be eligible for 1 credit upon completing the Academy; all other districts pending approval.

High School Juniors & Seniors!

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Credit & Debt Management

Other Financial Skills

In partnership with the Santa Rosa School District and the Sonoma County Office of Education,

students currently enrolled in 11th or 12th grade at any Sonoma County school are eligible to

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Spring Academyfor Banking & FinanceMarch 19 – 20 . 9 am – 4 pm & March 21 . 9 am – 1 pm





The Annual Polenta Feed is Near! The time is here once again!

Tickets are on sale for the Santa Rosa High School Foundation’s Annual Polenta Feed.

Scheduled this year for Friday, April 26, 2013, it will again be held at the Veterans Memorial Building.

No-host cocktails will be available at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and are available for members-only purchase until March 1

through the PANDY Line (707) 571-7747.

Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to call and order yours today.

Foundation members receive first priority to purchase, and they may order up to four tickets. Spouses are considered Foundation members.

Leave your name and telephone number on the PANDY Line and your call will be returned the following day.

After the March 1 date, tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis to all supporters of SRHS. Because tickets to this popular event sell so quickly, there will be no waiting list.

You are urged to call now!

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ArtQuest Jan Sofie, ArtQuest Director528-5070 X6765, [email protected]

Do NOT Miss the AQ Mardi Gras Ball on February 2nd!Put on your dancing shoes and some festive attire and come to the first ever ArtQuest Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 2nd at 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. at the Friedman Event Center in Santa Rosa. The legendary band “Gatorbeat” will definitely be rocking the audience. A Cajun-style dinner, wine, beer and “Hurricanes” will be served, and there will be an amazing silent auction filled with chances to bid on unique experiences, special treats, beautiful art works and wonderful times that only ArtQuest supporters can provide as donations. Don’t miss this chance to have a fantastic evening out and to support the award-winning magnet arts program all at the same time. This is THE fundraiser for ArtQuest, so join the fun for this worthy cause. Visit artquestmardigrasba!.com for details and tickets, and ya’ll come!

Dancers On the Move in SF Festival & Alvin Ailey ResidencyArtQuest Dance Company students have been invited to perform in the Vision Series Dance Festival on February 3rd at the Cowell Theater in San Francisco. The festival showcases Bay Area dance programs and provides educational and professional performance opportunities to an innovative cross-section of dance artists. The AQ students will showcase the diversity, passion, skill and unique voice for dance that exists at Santa Rosa High School. Students also have been invited by the SSU Dance department to participate in the Alvin Ailey Legacy Residency that will be held at Sonoma State University on Sunday February 24th. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Ailey’s new college-level intensive residency which allows students to take a definitive look into the history of the legacy created by Alvin Ailey - a celebration of the African American heritage and Modern Dance tradition. Contact Nzinga Woods, AQ Dance instructor, at [email protected] for more details.

Get the Sweetest Valentine in Santa Rosa How about a UNIQUE valentine this year? Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, so don't be caught without a gift for your loved one. Schedule a SINGING VALENTINE TELEGRAM to be delivered at the location of your choice. (Some long distance charges may be added for deliveries outside the immediate SR area). Fifty dollars buys a formally-clad quartet of singers from the award-winning SRHS Concert Choir to serenade your loved one with a flower, a card and a few short tunes. Unforgettable! Don't delay! Make your reservation for this very special Valentines Day surprise by calling the SRHS Choral Music Boosters at 547-9000 or email [email protected].

AQ Deadline February 15 for Fall 2013 AQ Entry There is still time to meet the deadline of February 15th for fall 2013 entry into AQ. We recommend that students apply by this date in order to have the best chance for acceptance into the program, the preferred Arts Specialty area, earliest notification, and inclusion in all AQ spring events and Registration sessions. Pick up an AQ Application Packet NOW, either in the AQ Office (Room 21 in the Arts Complex) or the SRHS Main Office or download the packet and information at artquestonline.org. If you can’t come in, request the packet be mailed to you by calling AQ at 535-4842 and leaving your name and address. Application Packets contain detailed information about the program and application process, as well as pertinent contact and transfer guidelines if applicable. AQ provides a specialized, in-depth learning experience, focusing on creative problem solving, critical thinking and conceptual and technical processes and skill-building, and offers the Arts Specialty disciplines of Dance, Digital Arts, Instrumental Music, Photography, Theatre Arts, Video Arts, Vocal Music and Visual Fine Arts. Although AQ does accept applications on a rolling basis, meeting the February 15th deadline gives one the best chance of acceptance, availability and an acceptance decision before the end of the school year. For more information, email ArtQuest at artquest @srcs.k12.ca.us or call 535-4842.

William Barclay Concert at Green Music Center First Time!Held for the first time at SSU's world-class Green Music Center, the Barclay Scholarship concert features choirs from all five Santa Rosa City Schools high schools, which include Elsie Allen, Maria Carrillo, Piner, Montgomery and Santa Rosa High. Be prepared to hear a wide variety of songs and styles performed by talented students from across Santa Rosa in individual choirs, as well as en masse. The concert will also feature our very own Redwood Empire Barbershop Choir, the Redwood Chordsmen! Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door; available in advance from any Concert Choir student. Ticket sales contribute directly to vocal music scholarships at each high school. You may also email [email protected] for more details.









ArtQuest, CONTINUED

AQ Photography Students Start 2013 With a Bang!The new year is already turning out to be an exceptionally public one for AQ Photo students! January 25th marked the opening reception of the “IMBY” (In My Backyard) invitational exhibition at the Sonoma County Museum of Art, which included Intermediate and Advanced AQ Photography students’ work. Artist Dominic Egan worked with the students last semester to help them create their pieces, which focused on the site in and around the museum. In conjunction with this exhibition, the same students visited the museum on January 11th to participate in a landscape painting and poetry workshop. The Press Democrat interviewed them during this event. The show continues through Sunday, February 24 at the museum. Advanced AQ Photography students are also participating in the creation of the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) Lobby Mobile Project with artist Nick Vankrijdt. Their first visit to the installation site was January 24th, and they will also be visiting Petaluma's Digital Grange to learn how to fabricate the images for the artwork. SCOE is funding this project and it will be a permanent installation in the lobby. More potential upcoming projects include a day-long workshop in San Francisco exploring alternative photographic processes and the AQ Photography-sponsored regional juried exhibition “Zone of Focus” at a new venue (still to be determined) in collaboration with other North Bay photography teachers. It is important to note that every one of the five overarching VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) California Framework and Content Standards are addressed in AQ Photography, but this year there has been a particularly exciting focus on the component strand Standard V – “Connections, Relationships and Applications.” Kudos to Tanya Braunstein and her students for all the exciting collaboration and work in our arts and education community.

Mark Calendars NOW for 19th Annual AQ Spring ShowcaseIt’s hard to believe, but AQ is coming up to its 19th Annual Spring Showcase on Thursday, March 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the SRHS Auditorium. As always, there will be a few new surprises, as well as continued highest quality of exemplary examples of students’ work from this school year. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a sampling from all eight AQ specialty disciplines in one evening, as well as projects drawn from the AQ core-related classes of English, Physical Science and World History. Look for the announcements in early March, featuring the selected student art (not yet chosen at press deadline) emphasizing this year’s AQ theme, “Renaissance.” Don’t miss seeing what the AQ students have created this year with their remarkable imagination, technical skill and unique perspective on the world. We’re sure you will have an entertaining and thought-provoking evening that continues throughout many venues of SRHS. All are welcome and admission is free.

Parent Involvement !

FRIENDS OF ARTQUEST Friends of ArtQuest is a parent, alumni and community not-for-profit organization with the mission to help support ArtQuest and the arts in education through advocacy, volunteer and fundraising efforts. ArtQuest is a specialized visual and performing arts magnet program designed in 1993 to provide an “above and beyond” experience for students who wish to concentrate on an arts specialty during high school. Membership in and involvement with Friends of ArtQuest offers many kinds of opportunities for parents and others to contribute to ArtQuest in ways that directly support the program and positively impact students’ education. Please join us!

Last Minute Tickets Available for the First Ever ArtQuest Mardi Gras Ball on February 2!Tickets are NOW on sale for the first ever ArtQuest Mardi Gras Ball at the Friedman Event Center in Santa Rosa on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Purchase your tickets online at: www.brownpapertickets.com. Just type “ArtQuest Mardi Gras” into the search engine on the page. Cost is $65.00 per person, plus a $3.28 service charge (Total $68.28 each). This is THE major fundraiser for the ArtQuest program this year. Please plan on joining FOAQ on February 2nd for beverages, a Cajun dinner, silent auction, and dancing to the band Gator Beat! For information on this event go online to www.artquestmardigrasball.com or email: [email protected]. And don’t forget to sign up to volunteer at the event! Go to SignUp Genius to pick the job you’d like to do at the Ball: www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E48A4A92CAB9-aqmardi.

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FRIENDS OF ARTQUEST20 Bakers Needed ASAP!Do you want to help with the Mardi Gras Ball in a delicious and meaningful way? Your talents are needed! Those who attend the Ball will bid in the silent auction for gorgeous desserts to share at their table. All the desserts will be donated by ArtQuest families and supporters. If you can bake a scrumptious dessert for the Ball please contact Connie Sultana at 588-8026 or email: [email protected].

Friends of ArtQuest Welcomes Parent Participation Contact the organization at &[email protected] or visit the Friends of AQ table at various events. All interested parents are invited to attend Friends of AQ meetings, which are usually on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in Room 21 of the Arts Complex (see Calendar for exact dates). Please get involved and bring new ideas and energy into the mix. Join us today!)

Contact....................Tammra Borrall, Friends of AQ President, [email protected] meetings.....Typically, Fourth Monday of each month, check for exceptions in March and May Next meeting ...........Monday, February 25, 6:00 p.m., AQ Office (Room 21)

Parent Involvement, CONTINUED

Friends of ArtQuest (FOAQ) MEMBERSHIP FORMFOAQ is a non-profit created to support the needs of the ArtQuest program. Memberships need to be

renewed annually. Your membership at any giving level is greatly appreciated.

Name __________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________

Student’s Name and Graduation Year ___________________________________________________________________

I would like to join at this level: ___________ Platinum ($1,000 and up) ____________ Gold ($500 - $999)

___________ Silver ($250 - $499) ____________ Bronze ($75 - $199) ____________ Standard ($35 - $74)

Make checks payable to Friends of ArtQuest. Return to: Friends of ArtQuest, P. O. Box 5693, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL The School Site Council controls state funding that is allocated to the school to meet the needs of students through the School Site Plan. The Site Council is open to all parents.

Contact ....................Marlene Callen, [email protected], 528-5292 Regular meetings......First Monday of each month, 3:10 p.m. in the Library Next meeting ............February 4, 3:10 p.m., Library

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC) ELAC provides parents of English Learners opportunities to learn more about programs for students at SRHS, advise the principal and school staff on positive and effective actions to improve learning of English Learners and support their full participation in all school activities, provide input to the School Plan, review the annual Language Census, and send information to the District English Learner Advisory Committee.

Contact.....................Emma Zavala, 528-5070 x6766, [email protected] Regular meetings......Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the libraryNext meeting ...........Tuesday, February 26, 7:00, in the library








PROJECT GRAD Project Grad was created in response to the high incidence of alcohol and substance-related accidents occurringon the night of graduation. This organization is dedicated to provide a safe and sober graduation celebration for all seniors at SRHS. All parents are welcome to volunteer during set-up or clean-up, and except for senior parents, all parents serve as a committee chair and/or volunteer during Project Grad night. Project Grad meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month, and we look forward to seeing you there. Project Grad cannot happen without our parent volunteers, so please get involved with this incredible event!!

Supporters, please remember to renew or sign up your Escrip account. You must renew every year. The account number for Santa Rosa Project Grad is 5803783.

Contact.....................Patty Collis, 481-2022, [email protected].................….www.srhsprojectgrad.org Regular meetings.....Third Tuesday of every month in the SRHS Library at 7:00 p.m.Next meeting ..........February 19, 7:00, library

Thanks to all the families who recently joined STP's program!

It takes just a few minutes of your time to sign up for this easy fundraiser. Our school automatically earns a percentage of your purchases. It adds up fast with participation from

parents, teachers, family, friends & neighbors. Please join eScrip today!

1. Log onto www.eScrip.com 2. Enter Santa Rosa High School STP (Group ID #5755366)

or any other SRHS eScrip group listed. You can support up to three groups.3. Register your Safeway Club Card and/or debit & credit cards. Thank you!

Questions? Email [email protected]

AG BOOSTERS Come and join the AG Boosters and see how you can get involved in this organization. We support the FFA students, and the Agricultural Department at Santa Rosa High School. We always welcome new members and new ideas. The Santa Rosa FFA participated in the Secret Santa Program with the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County during December. They donated 93 gifts to the program. They also assembled over 500 hearts that were displayed throughout Sonoma County. It was such a pleasure to see so much generosity for others during the holiday season. Thank you Mrs. Piehl, Miss Hunt, Miss Stornetta, and the Santa Rosa FFA for their outpouring support to such a worthy cause.November was the launch of our 2011 Vintage Panther Chardonnay Wine. The wine is $20 a bottle. There is also some 2010 wine still available for $15 a bottle and a 10% case discount. Ordering is available on-line or using order forms. Visit our website www.srhsagboosters.com for more information. All proceeds of wine sales benefit the FFA and Agriculture department.

Join us for our next regular Booster meeting. It is Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the AG Building. Also, check out our website for current information regarding events and happenings. www.srhsagboosters.com

Contact:………….Kathy Sharp, president, (707) 542-3994Next Meeting:...February 12 at 6:30 p.m.Website:………….www.srhsagboosters.com Facebook Page:..SRHS Ag

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PARTY FOR OUR 2013 SENIOR CLASS

Save the Date ~~ May 31st

Immediately after the Graduation Ceremony

Each year the amazing SRHS parents and our local community come together to give our graduating seniors a party they will never forget!

How can you help this year? www.srhsprojectgrad.org

[email protected] www.signupgenius.com/FindASignup

(use our e-mail [email protected] to find us and sign up online) Ways you can volunteer: Long before the Party

Planning, staffing, decoration acquisition and creation, artistic talents, business and community involvement, committee meetings, etc. Warehouse space for construction and storage of themed props. Food and Beverage Donations.

Party Night

We need at least 250 of our SRHS Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents, etc., to help staff this amazing party. Don’t take our word for it. Find a SRHS alum and ask them about the party. They will tell you how much fun this event is. Sign up to volunteer that night to work the Coat Check, Carnival, Casino, Prizes, Food & Beverages or just Chaperone, there are many ways to help.

Shortly before the Party

Construction, decoration installation, booth set up, theme room creation, staffing, food and beverage prep, prizes, etc.

After Party

Saturday June 1st. Yes, all good things must come to an end and clean up must happen. Come and help us clean up all our hard work and pack the memories away for the following year's Senior Class. All class year families are encouraged to help.

Are you a business or community member wondering how you can help or donate to this amazing party for our seniors? Contact Katie Bartlett (Fundraising Chair), (707) 542-0274 [email protected]

Please come to our next meeting to learn more, Tuesday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. SRHS Library. www.SRHSProjectGrad.org




Project Grad ~ We’ve been busy already!

2013 Party Planning We are planning to have approximately 380 seniors in attendance for the 2013 senior party. The Party’s main theme has been chosen, room themes and designing has begun. Entertainment has been booked and the shopping has ensued for prizes, food, beverages and supplies. Volunteer staffing and coordinating work dates for pre-party construction is in progress. We are actively looking for warehouse space so we can begin the actual construction and design of themed props.

Fundraising Thank you G & G Market for helping Project Grad fundraise for our 2013 party.

If you haven’t turned in your receipts yet, please do so. Write your name and phone number on the top of the receipts to qualify for a Free Ticket to Project Grad or a $25 G&G gift certificate. Please turn the receipts into the SRHS Business Office (Box marked G&G Receipts).

Mock Sat/Act – Project Grad and Revolution Prep have partnered to provide students the opportunity to ) take practice SAT or ACT exams. Please sign up in the SRHS Business Office.

April Fool’s Day Ball – For those who hate participating in fundraisers! Donate to the “non-event” and ) support Project Grad.

e-Scrip – Group ID# 5803783, Project Graduation Santa Rosa High. www.escrip.com

Visit the Project Grad website www.srhsprojectgrad.org for more information on fundraising.

Volunteering:We need volunteers! The Santa Rosa High School Project Grad Party is the best around, year after year, because of our amazing volunteer families that make it happen!!! Become one of those amazing volunteers. We have many ways, before, during and after the party, for you to help provide a safe graduation night for the 2013 seniors.

Getting involved in Project Grad before your student becomes a senior is one of the best ways to ensure that Project Grad will be there for your student when they do become a senior. We try to have enough volunteers so that the senior families do not have to work the night of the party. As you can imagine, the seniors really do prefer NOT to have their parents at their Project Grad Party!

How do I volunteer? Project Grad has its own Mailbox in the SRHS Main Office. Drop us a note or contact us: ( Our Websitewww.projectgrad.org

www.signupgenius.com/FindASignup (find us with [email protected])

e-mail us at [email protected]

Contact one of our Chairpersons

Patty Collis (707) 481-2022 [email protected]

Stacy Mertz [email protected] Tracy Weitzenberg [email protected]

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Parent Involvement, CONTINUEDSTUDENT - TEACHER - PARENT ORGANIZATION (STP) Susan Burch, STP President(707) 526-1044, [email protected]*

Thinking that the Mayan’s could be right, I didn’t prepare too much for my column this month. But, I have had some time to think about a few things, reflecting on the past year and looking hopefully to the new year, and what I know is that as parents, teachers, students, administrators etc., we cannot fix everything, we cannot solve every problem. We have students from the neighborhood, many transfers from other schools, and others who travel daily from far away communities, just to be a part of Santa Rosa High School. While we can’t do much about budget cuts or the uncertainty of daily life, we can control what happens in other areas of our own school, IF we choose to get involved. You can make the school and the events in which your children participate safer, more fun and more successful just by taking that first step. Get involved.

The Student Teacher Parent Organization is a great avenue for just that. If you choose to buy a membership, all monies collected go right back into the school for support in some area, like field trips for students, training for teachers, snacks for students during STAR testing week, the College Information Night hosted by Seth Geffner, and much, much more. You do not need to buy a membership to be a part of STP. Just come to a meeting or drop me a note asking where you can help. If you have an idea that might be beneficial to the school, we want to hear it. Being a parent at SRHS automatically makes you a part of the STP, and we want and need to hear from you. Don’t be just a face in the crowd, be a part of the community where your children spend their days. Building a stronger sense of community can and will make a difference in our school. Change for the better, change for the common good, change starts with you. Attend an STP meeting this year, and find out firsthand what is going on in your student’s school day.

I look forward to seeing you. Happy New Year! Go Panthers!

Contact.............…....Susan Burch, President, [email protected] Regular meetings.....Second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Staff Lounge, no meeting in FebruaryNext meeting...........March 11, 7:30 p.m., Staff Lounge

STUDENT TEACHER PARENT (STP) MEMBERSHIP FORMJoin now! Membership is the only fund-raiser for STP.

STP supports student activities including Orientation, Teacher Appreciation Events, Prom, Back-to-School Night, and Senior Awards.

Student Name_____________________________________________________Grade ____________________

Student Name_____________________________________________________Grade ____________________

Parent Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________Phone ________________________________

Donation: $25 $35 $50 $100 Other _____________

Please return with cash or check payable to: SRHS STPDrop in the STP mailbox in the Main Office Or Mail to: STP Membership, 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa CA 95401







Grants and Scholarships for the 2012-2013 Year Amount

Administration-plaques, cleanup $2,200.00

Special day class-Swindle $708.48

English field trip-Alcatraz $1,500.00

Ipad connector $229.00

Videos-Science $77.30

Video splitters-English $334.46

Rocket science project $550.00

Special Day Class-trips $1,840.00

Social Scence-Vietnam Wall $1,351.00

Video Arts-Imac -Helmer $800.00

Carney Memorial Fund $2,833.00

Ceramics-kiln $1,862.00

Social Science-Vietnam Memorial-additional buses $1,227.45

Ag-Piehl-Convention $500.00

Girl's Basketball-uniforms/bags $950.00

Science-supplies-Simerly $890.00

Cables-Carpenter $227.91

Social Science Science 15 Elmos $10,290.00

Fine Arts-Projector-Braunstein $1,246.99

Social Studies-magnet $447.50

Special Ed(SDC)-microwave oven, newspaper online, etc $792.06

Basketball-sign in gym $400.00

Yearbook ad $400.00

ArtQuest-Blackboard f room floor $1,919.72

Debate team tournaments $1,000.00

Digital projector math $345.59

Elmo math $689.00

DVDs Psychology $700.67

Poetry slam-English $300.00

Special Ed-container for landscaping equipment $3,097.00

Administration- testing $2,000.00

Social Science-newspapers $140.40

Dance-Costumes $1,000.00

Digital Arts-Donor Directed-iMacs $5,000.00

Digital Arts-iMacs $5,700.00

Counseling-Elmo $564.00

Science-field trip $556.22

Department grants-$500/department $7,000.00

$61,669.75

The SRHS Foundation serves as a charitable organization which unites SRHS graduates, parents of current and past students, faculty and interested community members for the purpose of: 1) preserving and documenting the history and traditions of SRHS, 2) providing financial support for the school and its programs, and 3) promoting community involvement in the school’s activities. Contact:………………..Jim Ward, President, ( [email protected], 571-7747Website:……………….www.SRHSF.orgRegular Meetings:….Second Tuesday of each ( month (except summer), 4:30 p.m. in the ( SRHS Library(Next meeting………...February 12, 2013

SRHS Foundation

January Grants

Requested By$ $ Requested$ Granted

Social Science, Newspaper, Swehla 140.40) 140.40Costumes, Dance, Woods) 600.00 1,000.00iMacs, Digital Arts, ArtQuest 9,493.75 5,700.00Elm0, Counseling) ) 564.00) 564.00Field Trip, Science, Bechler) 556.22) 556.22Department Grants ($500/Dept) 7,000.00 7,000.00

Total $ $18,354.37 $14,960.62



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ONE THOUSAND PANTHERS The Foundation thanks these new donations to the

SRHS Foundation Permanent Endowment FundDave Armstrong ’58

In memory of two great teachers: Lucy Spaulding and Clair Elmore

Arlene Bush In loving memory of my husband, Robert C.

Bush ’51Bob Cate ’57

Gloria ’40 and Chet ’41 GaleazziJohn P. (Jack) Guenza Jr.

In memory of all deceased 1952 gradsPat and Larry ’62 HartleyJim and Janice Jordon ’66

Alana Kelly ’78 ***Carolyn Charles Martinelli ’57

Debbie Jalli Martini ’61 **Dennis ’57 and Arlene Hareland ’60 Petersen

Gary Rasche ’61 **Sandy and Bruce ’60 Rocco

Jacqueline Hightower Scheibel ’54Christiejo Andersen Sharpe ’61

Ted Smith ’55 **The Stumbaugh Family

In memory of Gwin Stumbaugh ’48Virginia Grossi Templeton ’63In memory of Bruno Grossi

Class of 1952Class of 1962

!

Please join the Parade of Panthers! Today’s students immediately benefit

from the Foundation’s tireless efforts to improve SRHS.

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AthleticsAlan Nea!y, Assistant Principal, 528-5344, [email protected]

Things have been busy here at SRHS! We are wrapping up the winter sports and beginning to gear up for the spring sports schedules. Practices for spring sports start in the second week of February, so if your student is still interested they need to get in contact with their coach so they don’t miss any tryouts.

We are missing Mr. Dellepere as the head of the Boys Athletics. Mr. Dellepere stepped down at the end of December after years of dedicated service to the school. His expertise and wisdom will be sorely missed. We will be looking for his permanent replacement to start this next fall.

On a positive note, we’ve received all-league honors for many of the fall sports, and I’d like to finish with sharing these accolades for our athletes with you.

Girls Soccer:Sarah Andersen: All League Second TeamSierra Overton: Honorable MentionMaleni Avalos: Honorable Mention

Girls Golf:Claudia Rohrs: Honorable Mention

Cross Country: BoysCris Nazarek: First Team All LeagueAdan Chavez: First Team All LeagueAden Holmes: All League Second TeamMichael Kennedy: Honorable MentionToby Alongi: Honorable Mention

Cross Country: GirlsDelaney White: Runner of the Year

Girls Tennis:Haley Lyons: Doubles First Team All LeagueLaurel Ockenden: Doubles First Team All League

Football:Jahray Hayes: Most Valuable Back: All LeagueAlesana Sunia: Offensive All League Second TeamHarry Maulupe: Defensive First Team All LeagueElijah Huerta-Grant: Defensive All League Second TeamAnthony Ross: Defensive All League Second TeamJamie Fisher: Defensive All League Second TeamVince Jones: Honorable MentionSkylar Murphy: Honorable MentionAlfredo Carretero: Honorable MentionDominic Mikalson: Honorable MentionJeremiah Otten: Honorable Mention

2013 Track and Field SeasonDoug Courtemarche, Head Track and Field Coach

Practice begins for Track and Field on Monday February 4th at Nevers Field at 3:15 sharp. Even if students do not have their athletic packets completed at that, time they should still show up for the first team meeting and practice. Without a completed packet they will still be OK to be at our first meeting, but will not be able to practice.

As of January 7, 2013, we have 174 students signed up for Track and Field. There are 8 individual running (track) events and 6 field events that the students can participate in. There are also numerous relay events both track and field athletes will be able to participate in.

We look forward to a very exciting and spirited season with all of our athletes improving themselves in each of their endeavors.

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