San Dimas High School

Date: 10/22/18

Patriotic Activity: National Anthem        

Quote:    “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” – John Wooden

Parent Section

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, November 1st.
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Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

You can schedule an appointment to meet with your student’s teacher if they have a grade of C- or below.  Appointments are available in the afternoon and evening.

Make a positive difference in your student’s education. Treat a classroom(s) and/or the media center with a tax deductible donation to their Saint Fund account. You can donate any amount to a teacher and/or the media center.  Make checks payable to “SDHS PTSA” or donate at the PTSA link at sandimashigh.com. Please indicate who you want to donate too.

SDHS PTSA raises money throughout the school year for student scholarships, teacher & department grants, and a school gift. Community support through our membership drive and car show benefit our fundraising efforts. Go to sandimashigh.com for more information.

Are you interested in visiting BELIZE? Parents, would you like to give your student the gift of TRAVEL? Mr. Black will be leading a trip to BELIZE during Spring Break this year! The BELIZE trip will run from March 30 to April 5, 2019, and will include snorkeling, SCUBA, zip lining through the rainforest, Cave tubing, visits to zoos, waterfalls and beaches!

Are you a Korean War Veteran, who lives in San Dimas or has lived in San Dimas for a least one year? Is so, the San Dimas HEROES (Helping Establish a Remembrance of Every Serviceperson) would like to recognize you on Veterans Day during our Annual Veterans Day Celebration. This year the event will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 4:00PM in Freedom Park (corner of San Dimas Ave. and Commercial St.) Applications to participate are available at San Dimas City Hall.

Student Section

Grad Nite is taking $50 deposits/& payments on Wednesday, 10/24 from 1:30-to-3:00 p.m. in front of the office.

Saints, do you have Homecoming photos you'd like featured in the November issue of The Saint Scroll? Well come by R-1 to submit them to Mrs. Lehrmann and you could just see yourself on the site!

Attention seniors, Cap and Gown & Announcement Orders: Seniors, it’s time to order your Graduation Cap and Gowns.   Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 8th at lunch taking Graduation Cap and Gown and Announcement orders.  Please make a note of the Jostens order dates, and make sure to stay on campus and order your items.

Attention Juniors, Junior Ring Orders: Juniors, it’s time to order your Class Rings.   Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 8th at lunch taking class ring orders.  Please make a note of the Jostens order dates, and make sure to stay on campus and order your class rings.

This months featured Scholarships: 

O Captain, My Captain Scholarship Slam: $1,000 (Deadline: October 25)
Coca-Cola Scholars Program: $20,000 (Deadline: October 31)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition: $30,000 (Deadline: October 31)
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: $500 (Deadline: November 12)
**Visit Ms. Guerrero in the Career Center for applications & information.

Saints! The following schools will be visiting San Dimas High School during the month of October: 
October 22nd - Life Pacific University
October 31st - University of California, Los Angeles
See Ms. Guerrero in the Career Center for more information!

Anyone interested in playing boys soccer, preseason practices are beginning this week and will go from Tuesday-Thursday. They will start after school at 3:00 and will be on the grass right by the locker rooms. Anyone not participating in a fall sport and is interested in playing this upcoming season should attend. Physicals must be completed in order to participate.

Attention All Boys! If any of you are interested in coming out for boys tennis this upcoming season, please come see coach Al on Mondays after school from 2:45 and 5:00pm. As girls season is wrapping up, boys conditioning and practice is starting soon. Spots are limited so come show us your skills.

Girls Tennis: The Banquet will be on Thursday, November 15th  from 6-9pm at the La Verne Country Club. Tickets are now on sale in the Finance Office. Athletes are $25 and guests are $30 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, October 26th at 3:30pm.

Need Volunteers Hours! Atria Senior Living is looking for volunteers ages 16 and above to come spend time with seniors. Contact Lena Kwong 626 339-5426

Volunteer Hours! Ekstrand Elementary Annual Pumpkin Night Festival coming up on Friday, October 26th at 6pm.  We would love it if we could get some volunteers from the high school to come help set up and run some of the booths. We are looking for about 20-30 volunteers to get there about 5pm to help set up and stay to help run the booths and break down at the end of the night. You can contact Jennifer Koski at jenkoski33@gmail.com.

The SDHS newspaper is back! Visit Saintscroll.com to get the inside scoop on all things San Dimas!

Seniors! The Young Legislators Program offers high school seniors a front row seat to the public policy and political arena. During the six month program, students will meet once a month to become better advocates on issues they care about, gain valuable leadership skills, and learn about the legislative process. The program concludes with a free trip to northern California to visit the Facebook headquarters and the State Capitol. Seniors with  a 2.5 unweighted GPA or higher are invited to apply online at www.asmdc.org/Holden

Seniors! The LA Clippers Foundation is offering college-bound students a chance to be awarded $4,000 in scholarship money. Their Stay in School Scholarship is offered to seniors planning on attending a four-year college. See Ms. Guerrero in the Career Center for more info.

Saint Students! Make sure you join PTSA.  They'll offer scholarships in your senior year to their student members.  Join now. It's $8.

Attention seniors! UC applications are currently open. CSU applications open October 1st and the deadline to submit UC/CSU Applications is November 30th.

Are you in a sport? Do you have at least a B average? Are you a leader in your community and role model at your school? If you answered yes to these then you are eligible to apply for Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship which awards up to $5,000. See Ms. Guerrero in the Career Center for more information.

Hey Saints! Did you know that if you fail to serve your detentions in 3 days, you will level up to the next consequence?? You will also lose your dance and extended lunch privileges!  In this case, leveling up is not a good thing. Don’t level up!

Attention Saints!! If you are tardy, arrive later in the day, or returning from an appointment…..Please remember to ALWAYS check into attendance office so we know you are on campus.

Taking the SAT?  All students taking the SAT over the next few months.  In order for us to recognize you in the Renaissance rally for the Spring when you earn that 1300+ SAT score you need to report your scores to our school site when you sign up for the test online.  Don't forget!

This Week's Game Schedule

Saturday 10/20
CIF 2nd Round Girl’s Volleyball @ 6:00 @ Oakwood Academy Away

Monday 10/22
Boy’s Water Polo
-       Varsity vs Baldwin Park @ 3:15  Home
-       JV vs Baldwin Park @ 4:15 Home

Tuesday 10/23
Girl’s Varsity Tennis @ Covina @ 3:15 Away

Wednesday 10/24
Boy’s Water Polo
-       Varsity vs Cathedral @ 3:15  Home
-       JV vs Cathedral @ 4:15 Home

Thursday  10/25
 Girl’s Varsity Tennis League Prelims @ Claremont Club @ 12:00 Away

Football
-       Freshman Football vs Northview @ 3:15 Home
-       JV Football @ Northview @ 3:15 Away

Friday  10/26
 Girl’s Varsity Tennis League Prelims @ Claremont Club @ 12:00 Away

Cross Country
-      Boys & Girls Cross Country @ Apache Invitational @ 1:30 Away

Football
-       Varsity Football vs Northview @ 7:00 Home