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Home of the Proud Eagles Greetings Eagles Family! So many outstanding things have happened over the year that I would need several pages of this newsletter just to include them all! However, one achievement truly captures how the El Segundo community comes together to support the high school and how we benefit from this support. Last week we received the news that the Western Association of Schools and Colleges In This Issue … (WASC) Accreditation Commission granted us a 6 year with a Mid-cycle One- day visit. This is a great achievement for our school. The Visiting Team Principal’s Letter …….........…. 1 commented on the many impressive programs at our school and were equally Ed Fundraising info…. …......…2 impressed at how supportive the community and our business partners are ASB Information Letter ….........3 towards our school. This is a huge school accomplishment and we are all extremely proud. Membership/PTA...................…4 2014 -2015 PTA Board ……….. 5 The ESHS Staff have been unusually more upbeat than normal this week and I 2014 -2015 PTA Fundraiser …... 6 know it is due to all of the wonderful goodies that were brought in by the PTA PTA Meeting Info……..............7 this week. Everyone here at ESHS have been so appreciative of the breakfasts Ralphs……..……......…............ 8 every morning and the lunches as well as the raffles and goodies. This has been Counseling....…..….…...………9 a real positive week that will give them all a big boost to get to the end of the Shopping for Students………...10 year. THANK YOU, PTA!!! Memory Bricks...……...………11 Teachers Treats…….. ….……. 12 As we near the end of the school year, I am looking forward to experiencing From the Career Center……….13 some of the end of the year El Segundo traditions and celebrations. The Ed! Gala on Friday, May 15th was a blast. The 4.0 Brunch, Baccalaureate and of course, the Prom are all first-time events for me here at El Segundo and I cannot wait to participate. Each one is another little reminder that the year is almost over. It has been a tremendous year for me and cannot be happier that around a year ago I decided to take the first steps to becoming an El Segundo Eagle! Jaime Mancilla Principal - El Segundo High School May / June 2015 Edition Final JG Page 1 DO YOU HAVE THIS NUMBER IN YOUR CELL PHONE? Alternate Emergency Number in El Segundo is (310) 524-2760 Ed! Foundation - Make Your Donations Count! The Ed! Foundation is a partnership between the El Segundo Community, generous local businesses, and concerned parents like you. Ed! helps ESUSD provide a premium education with programs like Music, the Biomed Pathway, Robotics, and Counseling, curricula no longer found in other districts. For only $1 a day per child, you can help Ed! give the students of ESUSD the competitive education they deserve. Please invest in our students today at www.ESEdF.org. El Segundo Education Foundation - Every Day. Every Dollar. Every Student - for El Segundo. Every day counts. Every dollar is needed. Every student benefits! Page 2 Message from the ESHS ASB Dear esteemed members of the PTA, Your generous dedication to El Segundo High School is greatly appreciated. The end of the 2015-2016 school year is approaching rather quickly, and we are continuing to keep things exciting here at ESHS! Over the past couple of months, we have been quite busy! ASB Elections were a success! Our high school was also chosen to participate in a "Dude Be Nice Project" where ASB has planned an event to honor Chuck Shaffer, a 30+ year volunteer with ESHS athletics, at a surprise event following the varsity baseball game on April 30th. We have received generous contribution and support from many community members, and are expecting it to be a huge success, to show our appreciation for such a great man. Along with this, our spring athletics such as baseball, softball, boys’ volleyball, boys’ tennis, track and field, and swim are in full force, and having exciting seasons so far! Our baseball and softball team both went to tournaments in early April and both teams came home as champions! Also this past month, Drama hosted an amazing Talent Show that showcased many of our amazing students. As we move into the last months of the school year, we are looking forward to a spectacular Jr/ Sr Prom, AP Testing, SBAC testing, Final Exams, and the Graduation of the Class of 2015. Below are a list of Upcoming Senior Events: 5/19, 2nd period meeting with Mrs. Espinoza, admins and ALL Seniors regarding Senior Activities! 5/28 – 29, Every 15 Minutes Program for Juniors and Seniors 5/30, Jr/Sr. PROM 8pm-12am (location TBA on 5/15) 6/1, 10am Senior 4.0 Brunch (invitation only) 6/3, lunchtime-seniors may pick up their yearbook from football snack bar w/ ID 6/5, 2:45pm cap and gown/ grad ticket distribution in auditorium 6/7, 4pm Baccalaureate in ESHS Auditorium (wear cap and gown) 6/8, 8am-3pm, Senior Picnic 6/11, 6pm Graduation We have had such a fantastic school year so far, much due to the generosity from the PTA, and we look forward to a great 2015-2016 school year! Susana Kalish On behalf of ASB Page 3 A big THANK YOU to all of you that have joined PTA for the 2014 - 2015 school year! Remember for next year - Any amount donated above $10 goes to ESHS PTA and directly benefits our students! Nora Meclvain ~ [email protected] l ESHS PTA Membership Form. Provide info and $10 dues for each person: Name (last, first) E-mail Address Telephone # Students in this school: Name Grade Name Grade Any Questions … Contact [email protected] Thank you! Dues $10.00 x = $ + = $ Number of Members Donation Total Amount Included As a member, I understand that my information will be shared with the California State PTA and National PTA and will only be used for PTA purposes. Please see the privacy policy at www.pta.org/privacy_policy.html or call 800.307.4782 for information. Page 4 Position Name President Robin Funk 1st VP Leadership Lisa Carrington 2nd VP Programs Kim Thoman 3rd VP Hospitality Lillian Narumi 4th VP Volunteers Karen Garipay 5th VP Fundraising Katherine Sautner Upcoming PTA Recording Secretary Dawn Sohigian Meetings Corresponding Sec. Debbie Hudson Financial Sec. Alison Denman Every first Treasurer Lisa Blandi Wednesday of the Historian Krista Carlson month. Starting Auditor Karen Wilson again in September Parliamentarian Susan Truax 2015. Brick Sales Mary Rotolo Eagle Ears Jacklyn Guy Honorary Service Rosalind Doby 7pm @ ESHS Inspiration Kam Cadez Library Legislation Carol Pirstuk Membership Nora Meclvain Reflections Gloria Roy ROAD Rep Sharon Steele Run for Education Debbie Gabrielson Scholarship Emilee Layne Teacher Appreciation Annabelle Sims Sacramento Safari Carol Pirstuk From all of us at 9th Suzanne LeAnce PTA: Wishing you a Joan Lindsey wonderful summer! 10th Laura Nilsson See you in Tammy Long September….. 11th Tammy Farello Erin Ruesler Lori Czerwinski Suzanne Smith 12th Tracy Weaver George Funk Page 5 PTA Fundraisers 2015 – 2016 Academic School All you have to do is connect your Ralphs Ralphs Community Year Card to ESHS. Shop as you usually do and a percentage of what you spend is donated to Shopping Program Must register each year. ESHS. Connect your Ralphs card at www.ralphs.com or by using the barcode from this newsletter ( see next page ) 2015 – 2016 Academic School eScrip allows you to earn money for ESHS eScrip Year during online shopping. Go to www.escrip.com and select El Segundo High School PTA 2015 – 2016 Academic School A wonderful way to support Barnes & Noble Barnes and Noble Book Year and the ESHS PTA at the same time. Just shop in store or online and watch the website fairs for information on upcoming bookfairs. Various Dates and Times Have your family picture / portrait taken and Family Portraits Available your school’s PTA will get $15 of your sitting fee and 15% of your entire order will (2015 – 2016 Academic School be donated to ESHS. Contact JW Party Year) Pictures directly at [email protected] or (310) 640- 7212 2015 – 2016 Academic School Provides online and in-class opportunities for Behind the Wheel Year driver’s training, which generates a donation for the ESHS PTA. Check school website for Driving School more details and registration instructions. 2015 – 2016 Academic School Allows you to commemorate your most Memory Bricks Year important memories at the school that makes a difference every day. Contact Mary Rotolo for more information on YOUR memory bricks. [email protected] or (310) 322- 5045. September 1st thru April 30th When you shop at Manhattan Village Mall, Shopping for Students ESHS earns points per dollar spent at any store, restaurant, eatery, or vendor cart. Visit Concierge Booth adjacent to Apple Store to register and show receipts Look for e-blasts and information about each of these fundraisers. Fundraisers have benefited ESHS in many ways!!!! Thank you for supporting our school! Page 6 ATTN: All Families !!! In case you missed it! Our final guest speaker of the year was ESHS teacher Mrs. Maye. She shared information with us about the newest of the ESHS pathways, the Business Pathway. The current course offered to students in the Business Pathway include Business Accounting, Business Entrepreneurship, and Business Economics. The A-G approved series of courses provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and develop skills in an authentic context. We would love to hear from you! What programs would you like to see presented at ESHS PTA meetings for next 1.