Thankful for the Seahawk Family
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Volume 16 Issue 3 November, 2017 Thankful for the Seahawk Family I can’t believe it is November already and we are preparing to wrap up our first semester next month. Please be aware that second semester schedules will be handed out on December 20th and schedule changes can only occur between January 4th and the 10th. We do not accommodate for teacher requests at the high school level. To change a course, the student must complete a change class form. These can be found in the guidance department. Our state awards an award, “Palmetto’s Finest” to the top high school, top middle school and top elementary school in the state. We won the Palmetto’s Finest award in 2012 and are not eligible to apply for five years. In that meantime, I have had the honor of serving on the committee to see, research and choose the next Palmetto’s Finest winners. It has been a real treat to visit and see how other outstanding high schools conduct business in our state. Now, we are re-applying for the award and recently learned we surpassed the first cut which means we will receive a visit from the judges of the committee during the weeks of Nov 13, 20 or 27. We are thrilled to showcase our students, teachers and staff. I truly think we are the best not only in the state but in this part of the country. November is a month where we remember who we are thankful for and who we appreciate. I truly appreciate the Seahawk family and the support each student shows. Our faculty and staff are truly amazing. We plan to keep our tradition of excellence alive and could not do it without the school community. Keep in mind that the first weather makeup day is Saturday, November 18th and that school is out November 22nd-24th for Thanksgiving. Elizabeth “Amanda” O’Nan, Principal November brings the first IB Test Registration deadline. Hilton Head Island High School and Beaufort County School District are proud to be able to offer IB assessments to our students with no fees (which many schools don’t do), but the test registration process is important for our parents and students to understand so that they can remain “fee-free.” Please see details on the IB News page in this newsletter. Many students in IBDP and IBCP are working on their IB Internal Assessments this month. The IB Internal Assessment for each course counts toward the student’s overall IB score and varies in format from oral work in both Language A and Language B, to research, experiments, and performances in some of our other IB classes. The multiple assessment approach, through which IB expects a student to perform well in a variety of formats, is key to how IB measures advanced academic skills in each course. As always, please contact me if you have questions. Mary Beth White, IBDP/CP Coordinator [email protected] Page 2 November, 2017 November Events Calendar Nov 1st Senior and Underclassmen Picture Make Up Day NHS Induction, SCC, 5:30 Free SAT/ACT English Tutoring at Barnes & Noble, Mrs. Sturgis (Cancelled until further notice) Nov 2nd COIN in Ms O’Nan’s Office, 9:30am Pre-ACT Workshop for Parents, Media Center, 6pm Deadline to sign up for the December 2nd SAT Nov 3rd College Fair– All true Juniors and Seniors at USCB Connections Connections: Seniors, SCC, Afternoon, Graduation Supplies Presentation Deadline to sign up for the December 9th ACT Nov 4th SAT Cross Country State Finals: Girls (9:30am), Boys (10:30am) Belk Charity Day Nov 7th Pre-ACT for all Sophomores and Juniors Free SAT/ACT Math Tutoring at Barnes & Noble with Mrs. Fletcher, 7 to 8pm Nov 9th COIN in Ms O’Nan’s Office, 9:30am HHIHS Open House to Community Partners Nov 10th Connections Nov 11th Chinese Grammar Tutoring with Ms. Yin, 9am to 11am IB French and Spanish Tutoring with Mrs. Pritchard and Mrs. Dupont, 11am-1p Nov 14th Chat with the Principal , Main Conference Room, 12:30 PTSO meeting, Main Conference Room, 1pm Free SAT/ACT Math Tutoring at Barnes & Noble with Mrs. Fletcher, 7 to 8pm Nov 16th COIN in Ms O’Nan’s Office, 9:30am Free SIC Parent workshop: Scholarship Workshop, Media Center, 5:30pm SIC Meeting, Media Center, 6:30pm Nov 17th Seniors: Jostens set up during all 3 lunches to take graduation supply orders Connections Nov 18th Weather Make-up Day from Hurricane Irma– Regular School Hours—No ILT Nov 20th World Language students: AAPPL Testing (in their respective classes–need charged laptops) Nov 21st World Language students: AAPPL Makeup date Nov 22nd No school- Thanksgiving Break Nov 23rd No school- Thanksgiving Break. Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 24th No school- Thanksgiving Break Nov 28th Free SAT/ACT Math Tutoring at Barnes & Noble with Mrs. Fletcher, 7 to 8pm Nov 30th COIN in Ms O’Nan’s Office, 9:30am Volume 16 Issue 3 Page 3 Clubs Schedule during ILT Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Chinese Honor Society Democratic Club Chess Club Coloring Club 1st Ms. Yin, C112 Mrs. Metropolis, Y201 Mr. Rawl, Y204 Ms. White, B122 National Honor Society Project Unify Fishing Club Ms. Hartley, Media Center Ms. Robinson, C303 Ms. Philips, A110 Book Club Mrs. Metropolis, Library BETA Club Interact GSA (Gay Straight Rocket Club 2nd Mr. Wall, Aux Gym Mrs. Weitekamper, Media Center Alliance) Ms. Gray, Z300 Mr. Aites, B117 FCCLA Ms. Moore, Y202 Thespian Mr. Triola, D109 Spanish NHS Mrs. Pritchard, B107 National Art Honor Society Philosophy Club Senior Class Officer Club 3rd Mrs. Schoelkopf D107 Ms. Schramm, C106 Ms. White, B122 UNICEF Ms. Moore, Y202 Science NHS Teacher Cadet NHS Culture Club 4th Ms. Brinson, C120 Sturgis Ms. Reyes, B104 Debate Club Mrs. Cohen, B102 French NHS Ms. Dupont, A106 ** Robotic Club after school on Wednesdays **SGA Club meets during Connections. If you do not receive weekly e-mails from Principal Amanda O’Nan on Sunday night, please send an email with “Parent E-Mail” in the subject line to: Elizabeth.o’[email protected] No Bullying Hotlines: Local Number: (843) 322-2435 Bullying Hotline Toll Free: (866) 611-1102 District Email: [email protected] Free SAT/ACT Tutoring: Location: Barnes & Noble Day: Tuesdays Math Time: 7pm to 8pm Polo Shirts: The school is in desperate need of white & navy polos shirts, especially girls. If you have used polos, please consider donating them to the school. All uniform donations can be dropped off at the front desk. Student news show will be shown during 2nd block classes * Changes to the Bell Schedules will be made as deemed appropriate by the Principal Page 4 September,November, 2017 HHI Seahawks PTSO NEXT PTSO MEETING: Tuesday, November 14th Ms. O’Nan’s “Chat with the Principal” will start at 12:30pm in the main conference room and The store will be open during ILT Monday through Thursday. the PTSO meeting will begin at approximately Prices: Short Sleeve T-shirts…..$10 & $15 1pm. All parents are welcome and encouraged Long Sleeve T-shirts………$20 to attend! Light Weight Hoodies……..$20 Heavy Weight Hoodies…....$30 If you have any questions, please feel free to Tie-dye Hoodies…………....$40 contact Charlyn Page, HHI Seahawks PTSO 1/4 Zip Pullovers……….…..$30 President at [email protected] When: Open during ILT- 11:55 to 12:50 Days Open: Monday-Thursday Where: X Hall 101A **Parents Welcome!** 2017-18 CHATS WITH THE PRINCIPAL and PTSO MEETINGS: Dates: Nov. 14 Feb. 13 Mar. 13 May 8 Where: Main Conference Room Time: 12:30 Chat with the Principal, 1:00 PTSO meeting Contact Information: [email protected] 5 Easy Ways to Help the School! Parents are always asking how they can help. Listed below are 5 easy things that can be done throughout the year and are greatly appreciated. 1. Donate Halloween Candy - drop-off a bag of mini candies at the front desk 2. Link your Harris Teeter Card – email [email protected] with your last name and Tel # or VIC #. Everyone needs to re-link each year 3. Volunteer at the school store 4. Donate tissue boxes (Sam's brand is $8.99 for 12 We are looking for volunteers to work in the store from 11:45 large boxes) Leave at front desk to 12:40 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. If you 5. Donate hand sanitizers (12oz) Leave at front desk are interested, please email: [email protected] and we will contact you to set up a schedule that works for you. Are you receiving the PTSO weekly emails? PTSO sends out a weekly email with the upcoming events for the Attention all Amazon shoppers! If you start week. We also send out emails that are class related (i.e. senior your shopping at amazon.smile.com and graduation information, junior ACT information, etc.) choose HHI Seahawks PTSO as your charity, If you are not getting this email and would like to, please email the PTSO will receive a donation on all of your [email protected] with your student’s grade eligible purchases! Same great prices for you level and we will add your email address to our list. plus a donation to your school! Volume 16 Issue 3 Page 5 Events & Projects supported by HHIHS PTSO during October: • PTSO provided lunch for the administration staff. • Bought a new refrigerator for the PTSO closet. • Started the Seahawk Buddies Program • PTSO renewed their membership to Art League of Hilton Head for 2017. Membership includes exhibiting a student’s artwork monthly at the Art Center of Coastal Carolina.