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Bear Facts
Newsletter
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| It is our mission for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and achieve their personal lifelong goals by using appropriate pathways to success. |
| Volume 26, Issue 4 |
December 2011
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SPECIAL POINTS of INTEREST for DECEMBER
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Birthstone:
Tanzanite (Contentment, understanding)
Zircon (Wisdom, honor, wealth)
Turquoise (New possibilities, happiness)
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Flower: Narcissus
Facts: This flower is extremely fragrant. Parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. All daffodils are narcissi but not all narcissi are daffodils. Galanthine, a substance in the flowers is currently being used inmedicine to treat Alzheimers.
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December
3 SAT Program Test Date
10 ACT Test Date
16 First Semester Ends
19-Jan. 9 Winter Break - School Closed
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TVUSD
Governing Board
Dr. Allen Pulsipher
Dr. Kristi Rutz-Robbins
Mr. Robert Brown
Mr. Vincent O'Neal
Mr. Richard Shafer
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Mr. Timothy Ritter
Superintendent |
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Letter from the Principal
Dear Golden Bear Family,
The end of the first semester is approaching us quite fast. This can be a stressful time for many students who feel overwhelmed by the requirements, which need to be met in order for them to achieve their content area goals. It is during this period of time that you support our Golden Bear by giving him/her the space and time to get their necessary studying and final projects completed. The finals week can also be a stressful time for you as well as your son/daughter who is working for long periods of time. Your presence will go far in supporting our Golden Bears as they attempt to demonstrate proficiency during the finals period.
At this time, I wish you and your family "Happy Holidays". May this time of year bring forth peace, joy, and happiness to this great family of Golden Bears. I look forward to greeting you in the New Year.
Warmly,
Dr. Lawrence
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TVHS Band and Color Guard
By Anthony Scarcella, Band Director
Will be performing in the Temecula Christmas Parade on Friday, December 2 in Old Town |
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TOLERANCE
What comes to mind when you see this word?
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
Robert Frost
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IMPACT
What It Means To Be A Golden Bear |
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NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Imani Mauzon and James Fang
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GOLDEN BEAR ATHLETICS
By Steve Rapaport
Help TVHS earn easy money ($5 per e-mail) simply by signing up your e-mail address to receive a daily deal (formerly known as Screamin Deals).
Just go to spreebird.com and follow these three steps:
1. Select Area you live in.
2. Enter your e-mail address.
3. Enter "Temecula Valley High School".
No purchase ever required. Simply delete your daily e-mail deal if you do not like it. New subscribers receive a $5 credit. TVHS does get 10% of everything you purchase. If you already receive a daily deal e-mail from Spreebird-Screamin Deals, just open one up and you will receive a $5 credit toward your next purchase.
Thank you for supporting the Golden Bears.
We are now in the winter season of high school athletics. Boys and girls' basketball, boys and girls' soccer, girls' water polo and wrestling are the sports that are available to our students. General admission for basketball and wrestling is $5. Children and students with ID are $3.
Game Schedules for each team are available on the TVHS website. Under "Quick Links" on the left side of the home page, click on "Athletic Schedules". Please check schedules prior to a game as changes may occur in location or time.
All athletes must be cleared to tryout or participate in athletics. This means that they must have a physical exam and turn in their completed Athletic Packet to room 201. Athletic Packets are available on the TVHS website under "Athletics". Click on "Athletic Office" and then download the "Athletic Packet".
Please call Mr. Rapaport, the Athletic Director, at 695-7300 ext.2118 if you have any questions regarding athletics.
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WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW; MIGHT HURT YOU.
Question: What are the restrictions on my child's driver license?
VC� 12814.6. Provisional License for Minors; Distinctive Driver's License
(a) A driver's license issued to a person at least 16 years of age but under 18 years of age shall be issued pursuant to the provisional licensing program contained in this section. The program shall consist of all of the following components:
(1) During the first twelve months after issuance of a provisional license the licensee may not do any of the following unless accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver who is the licensee's parent or guardian, a licensed driver who is 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor:
(A) Drive between the hours of 11 p.m. midnight and 5 a.m.
(B) Transport passengers who are under 25 years of age.
(1) A licensee may drive between the hours of 11p.m.and 5 a.m. or transport an immediate family member without being accompanied and supervised by a licensed driver who is the licensee's parent or guardian, a licensed driver who is 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, in the following circumstances:
(2) Medical necessity of the licensee when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary.
(3) Schooling or school-authorized activities of the licensee when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary.
(4) Employment necessity of the licensee when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary. The licensee shall keep in his or her possession a signed statement from the employer, verifying employment and containing a probable date that the employment will have been completed.
(5) Necessity of the licensee or the licensee's immediate family member when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary to transport the licensee or the licensee's immediate family member.
(1) through (5) The licensee shall keep in his or her possession a signed statement from a parent or legal guardian, doctor, employer verifying the reason and containing a probable date that the necessity will have ceased.
By: Deputy D. Bailey
Temecula Valley High School Resource Officer
Temecula Police Department
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COUNSELING/CAREER CENTER NEWS
By Anita Lasher
Click here for Counseling/Career Center News
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December 2011 Asset of the Month
Asset 9: Service to Others
By helping others, young people learn to help themselves
To many young people, the world is small. It's made up of their school, home, and neighborhood. They may assume all schools are like their school. And, when they're very young, they may think the world revolves around them. But when young people start to reach out and help others, their world grows and so does their confidence. In fact, many young people report that when they give of their time and energy, they receive much in return. Serving others can help kids feel good about themselves and that they can make a difference in the world.
Service to Others is Asset 9 of Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, qualities, experiences, and relationships that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.
Here are the facts
Research shows that young people who serve others in the community for one or more hours a week are more apt to be respectful of others, helpful and kind, and patient. They also tend to value diversity. About 48 percent of young people, ages 11-18, serve in the community one hour or more a week, according to Search Institute surveys. Encourage all young people to recognize the value of helping others.
Tips for building this asset
The best way to teach young people the value of helping others is to be a role model. Activities such as providing a meal to a new parent, driving a neighbor to an appointment, or babysitting can make a huge difference in someone's life. Look for service opportunities to do with a young person. Join organizations that involve-and provide leadership roles for-both young people and adults.
Also try this
In your home and family: Together, think of 10 ways your family can serve others. Choose one idea. Pick a date to do the activity. Afterward, talk about your experience.
In your neighborhood and community: Join or support an organization that teaches (and provides opportunities for) serving others. Some possibilities to consider: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, YMCA/YWCA, and Youth Service America.
In your school or youth program: Seek learning opportunities for students and group members to engage in community service projects. Also bring community resources into the classroom or program setting.
Want to know more about the 40 Developmental Assets and ideas for helping young people build them? Visit www.search-institute.org/assets.
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Developmental Assets� are positive factors within young people, families, communities, schools, and other settings that research has found to be important in promoting the healthy development of young people. From Instant Assets: 52 Short and Simple E-Mails for Sharing the Asset Message. Copyright � 2007 by Search Institute�, 877-240-7251; www.search-institute.org. This message may be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only (with this copyright line). All rights reserved.
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Helping Students Learn
Tips Families Can Use to Help Students Do Better in School
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From the Activities Office
Jennifer Nolte, Activities Director
TVHS ASB is excited to celebrate the 2011 holiday season!
December brings several events to help our Golden Bear family feel the festive holiday spirit. We are starting a new tradition this year and bringing back an old one: Winter Wishes and Winter Formal. Winter Wishes is an event where students and staff can submit their "wishes" to be granted at our next pep rally. Our goal is to help the members of our school community achieve something they could not do on their own, whether it's a comical wish ("I wish my math teacher would speak in Pig Latin for the day"), or a thoughtful wish ("I wish I could send my mom flowers") or a hopeful wish ("I wish I could dance with Alliance for a day"). Wishes can be submitted starting December 1st, and our " wishes committee" will be hard at work granting wishes for the January rally. We hope to bring a few more smiles this season.
On Saturday, December 10th, TVHS will be bringing back the tradition of a Winter Formal dance. There will be carriage rides, a beautiful white tent, formal photography, and elegant decorations. We are excited to host a mid-year formal dance and look forward to seeing everyone there in their winter best!
Finally, as this is the time of year for gift-giving (and receiving!), we thought we'd make it a bit easier to give the perfect gift-ASB is giving away an iPad2 to a lucky winner on Wednesday, December 14th. Tickets for the drawing are available at lunch for a $1 contribution. Good luck, everyone!
Saturday, December 10th -Winter Formal, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 13th and 14th -Herff Jones is here for senior orders (cap and gown, class rings, and senior accessories... (order forms are available in room 201)
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Health Office Information
Claire Johnson, Nurse
Debbie Calvert, Health Clerk
Health News
December is here, a time of cheer for many and a time of stress for others. No matter where you are or what you are experiencing take time to relax. There is no single relaxation technique that is best for everyone. When choosing a relaxation technique, consider your specific needs, preferences, fitness level, and the way you tend to react to stress. The right relaxation technique is the one that resonates with you, fits your lifestyle, and is able to focus your mind and interrupt your everyday thoughts in order to elicit the relaxation response.
Here are some tips to help you relax: take a walk, read a good book, play a game, turn off the noise or listen to joyful music, spend time with friends, take 10 deep breathes, draw or color, visit your favorite place, even if just in your mind. In all the hustle and bustle remember that adequate sleep, good nutrition and plenty of fluids as well as stress reduction will help keep you fit and healthy.
Deep Breathing
The key to deep breathing is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as much fresh air as possible in your lungs. When you take deep breaths from the abdomen, rather than shallow breaths from your upper chest, you inhale more oxygen. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and anxious you feel.
- Sit comfortably with your back straight. Put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach.
- Breathe in through your nose. The hand on your stomach should rise. The hand on your chest should move very little.
- Exhale through your mouth, pushing out as much air as you can while contracting your abdominal muscles. The hand on your stomach should move in as you exhale, but your other hand should move very little.
- Continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try to inhale enough so that your lower abdomen rises and falls. Count slowly as you exhale.
Hope you all enjoy a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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Are You A TVHS PTSA Member?
There are many reasons why you should join
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Intradistrict Transfer 2012/2013
Open Enrollment Period Press Release
Click Here for Open Enrollment Information
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Miscellaneous Information
Students/Parents
Forgotten Items:
Attention: Forgotten items (i.e., lunch, lunch money, projects, PE clothes, etc.) are not being accepted in the main office. Please work with your students to gather all of their belongings each morning.
Students, please remember to park in your assigned parking spots. You will be towed if you violate the parking rules.
Parents, when visiting the campus, please remember not to park in spots marked "ADMIN" or "STAFF." You will receive a notice placed on your windshield if you park in a staff spot. There is available parking designated especially for visitors and quick visits marked "Visitor Parking." We sincerely appreciate your cooperation.
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Anonymous Tip Hotline
School Safety
Any person who knows of a situation that threatens the safety of anyone on our school campuses is encouraged to contact the school site administration and report it. Should anonymity be desired, you may call our School Safety Hotline number (951) 506-7999. When leaving a message on the hotline, it is important that you give as many details as you can so that we may respond as quickly as possible.
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Inspiring Quote For The Month
"One can never consent to creep when one feels the compulsion to soar."
Helen Keller
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You can also view us on the web at: http://tvhs.tvusd.k12.ca.us
Sincerely,
Patti Dash-Honore
Temecula Valley High School
Phone: (951) 695-7300
Fax: (951) 695-7311
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