Fountain Valley High School

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As the newest member of the Fountain Valley staff and leadership team, it is my primary focus to ensure the success of our students and staff. This is the 50th year of our existence, and in those fifty years we have fostered a culture of pride, tradition and excellence. We’re looking forward to the next fifty years with the same expectation of greatness, so please join us in our 50th anniversary year of celebration! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Grad Night

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Prior to the start of the year, our mission was to identify the ‘What’, as in “What we will be working on to continue our path of success?” Our instructional teams have put in the hard work to develop professional development and instructional focus to meet the following goals: Increase the percentage of students who meet A-G graduation requirements.

Increase the percentage of students who are “exempt” as a result of our College Early Assessment Program (EAP) through CA Assessment for Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), SAT and AP exams. Reduce the number of Ds and Fs across the student population. Support students’ efforts to maximize academic potential.

Back to School 4-5 Night

Proactively utilize student performance data to assess academic progress.

New Teachers

Prepare students and parents for the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

College & Career

Principal, Dr. Morgan Smith

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Provide professional development for all staff. Meet all student academic benchmarks and progress goals as identified by the state; especially to meet the needs of our demographic subgroups. The next step in this process is identifying the ‘How’, as in “How will we accomplish these goals?” Last year, our team emphasized the importance of connecting students to their future college or career, connecting all subject areas for common goals and communicating with all students and parents to strengthen their connection to school. It’s our mission this year to strengthen existing processes and refine our practices to ensure we’re making progress towards our goals. We must be measured and inclusive in our strategies to support our teams in this evolution. Our Guidance team will use our Aeries Analytics Student Information System, to identify student’s atrisk, assign interventions and communicate with Student Study Teams to ensure academic success. Students that may need further interventions can then be served by our MultiTiered Systems of Support. As a service oriented leader, my commitment is to understanding what makes Fountain Valley successful, and how to draw on the strengths and leadership of our staff to propel us on the right track to accomplish these needs. Our Parent University series is a great way to stay connected to supporting your student as well. Please visit ParentUniversity.wix.com to find out more information about upcoming events. Our Fountain Valley College and Career Day is coming up on October 14th, a great way for students to explore the many paths of their postsecondary education. Stay tuned for the exciting list of Fall activities, Athletic events and opportunities to help your student connect and succeed here at Fountain Valley. Go Barons!

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Memories of Grad Night 2015 To see great pictures of Grad night visit our web site at http://fvhsgradnight.com/2015-donors/. A very special thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who made Grad Night a success! Please support and thank those who did so much to once again, make it a great night for our seniors.

Please frequent our Dine-Out partners who helped up raise funds for this event. Panda Express (Newhope) Rubios Mexican Grill Souplantation StoneFire Grill Supermex

A-1 Fence Rental Aquarium of the Pacific Bahama Bucks Bed Bath & Beyond Catalina Flyer City of Fountain Valley City of Huntington Beach Chuck Dent Surf Shop Container Store Larry/Sandra Crandall Dukes Restaurant Fountain Valley Skating FRITO-LAY Get Air Trampoline Horseplay Rentals Ms Sue Hsu In-N-Out Burgers Iris Technology Jacks Surfboards Kathy Mays Lakeview Café

KELLOGGS SNACKS Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley Nick/Kathy Kline Ms Jennifer Kudo-Wong Lazy Dog Café Ms Cathy Lichodziejewski Los Caballeros Sports Club Markley Family McRibs(McDonalds) Medieval Times Mile Square Golf Course Moving Images Technology NIAGARA BOTTLING O.C.C Original Tommy's Burgers Allan/Mary Ottens Pacific Premier Bank Mr Jerry Pilkington Charles/Lori Platt

Rainbow Disposal Salamon Art, Inc. Seroka Family Dennis/Cheryl Shaylor SILKY SULLIVANS Jeff/Lisa Smith Spec Services Stebbins Family STONE FIRE GRILL Mr Joel Todd UPS Store Brookhurst Ms Carol Waite YAKULT USA Zubbies Drydock

Finally, we are so thankful for the donations of food and food supplies on that night. The first meeting of the school year is on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00PM in the Faculty Dining Room. Parents of ALL GRADE LEVELS are encouraged to be involved in this once a year event!

Adams Ave. Donuts Albertos Amecis Pizza Azteca Diana Bundessen Bruces Produce Corner Bakery Costco Kim Dao DeSimone Bakery Donuttery First Class Pizza

Fresh & Easy FRITO LAY Jersey Mikes Joey’s Pizza KELLOGGS SNACKS Lampost Pizza Macaroni Grill NIAGARA BOTTLING Nicks Pizza D Oro Olive Garden Pinkys Cupcakes Ralphs

SILKY SULLIVANS Sprouts Stater Brothers STONE FIRE GRILL Subway Taco Bell Trader Joes(5 Points) Two Brothers Pizza YAKULT USA Yongs Donuts Z Pizza

We have already begun planning for June 8, 2016. Our new Principal, Dr. Smith visited last June and we gave a favorable impression. Our first meeting is September 2 and every first Wednesday of each month through June. Meetings are in the Faculty Dining Room at 7PM and we try to be over by 8PM. We have many positions to be filled for our new parents of ALL Grade Levels, not just seniors. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

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From the Health Office As we enter the 2015-2016, here are some reminders that we need to be aware of in regards to your student at Fountain Valley High School. Listed Below…..OUR TOP 10! Per district policy, students must have a Dr.’s note for every health/illness absence once your student has had 14 health related absences. Every student is to have a completely filled out emergency card on file in the Health Office. Please notify your child’s Guidance Specialist when your phone numbers change. Students must complete 4 semesters of P.E. (physical education). If your student cannot take P.E. for a medical reason, a physician’s note must be received in the Health Office. When students are ill/injured and need to go home, parent/guardian must sign them out through the Health Office. Students are not to call/text parents from the classroom. Students that drive will not be allowed to drive themselves home if they are complaining of lightheadedness or dizziness. If your student is suspected of a head injury/concussion, a physician’s (M.D. or D.O.) clearance is required in order to go back to participating (Education Code 49475). Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person unless the School Nurse has given permission. They must have a medication form completed by their physician and signed by the parent. These forms must be on file in the Health Office and renewed every year. If your student has a life-threatening allergy (i.e. bee-stings, food allergies, etc.), please have your physician prescribe an EpiPen for your student and turn the paperwork into the Health Office. Notify the Health Office if your child needs to miss school for an extended period of time due to health care reasons. A doctor note is required if your student is out for more than 3 days. A fever is anything 100° or higher and students will be sent home and asked not to return until the fever has subsided for 24 hours without the use of medication. We care about the health and well-being of your student here at FVHS. Healthy students learn better. Students are encouraged to be here every day! The Health Office is here to help your student obtain health care as needed so they can be at their optimal best for learning! Whether you need health insurance for you student, have health questions, or need forms, we are here for you. Thank you for your support and for keeping us informed of your student’s health status! Do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions. Marci McLean-Crawford School Nurse (714) 962-3301 ext. 4430

2016 Senior Salutations Senior Salutations are a great way to express your love, admiration, and to congratulate your graduating senior on all of their successes. Forms available http://bit.ly/1EpzLul SALUTATION DEADLINES: December 11, 2015 - $150 for half page and $250 for full page. January 22, 2016 - $175 for half page and $275 for full page. February 26, 2016 - $200 for half page and $300 for full page.

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Back to School Night Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:15pm The evening will start with a General Session at 6:15 p.m. in the bowl with our principal, Dr. Morgan Smith. Back to School Night is our staff’s opportunity to present brief overviews of class curriculum and expectations in their classrooms. With the number of parents in attendance and the limited time availability, lengthy discussions regarding your student will not be possible. You will have an opportunity to visit your student’s classrooms according to the following bell schedule. Please take time to fill in your student’s classroom schedule and bring it with you. Classroom presentations will last 12 minutes with an eight minute passing bell. Promptness in arriving at each class will ensure that you hear the entire presentation. If you have any problems during the evening, please do not hesitate to ask one of our student guides who will be in the hallways, around the bowl area, and at the main gates as you enter for assistance.

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New Teachers and Staff Dr. Morgan Smith (Principal) Marc Trocchio (Asst. Principal—Supervision) Tara Bearden (Physical Education) Kelly Ducat (Social Science) Christina Gamez (Special Education) Matthew Keefer (Math) Laura Kelly (English) Thanh Van Nguyen (Adapted PE) Sandrina Schultz (French)

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College and Career Center News COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING Seniors can test through the December test date to qualify for 4-year college admission. The SAT Reasoning test w/writing and the ACT w/ writing test are equivalent in the eyes of the college admission office. SAT Subject tests are required by some four-year colleges and some private universities. They are no longer required by the UC System, however they can help set apart your application and most admissions officers still “strongly recommend” a SAT Subject Test for certain majors. Check the Admissions Requirements at the colleges you apply.

CSU and UC applications will be available online October 1st and have a submission deadline of November 30th.

Mrs. Wakeman completes the Counselor Recommendations, not your Guidance Specialist

SAT Test Dates Registration Deadlines October 3rd September 3rd November 7th October 9th December 5th November 5th Register online at: www.collegeboard.org *Make sure you are studying for the current SAT test. The SAT changes in May 2016 ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline September 12th August 7th October 24th October 18th December 12th November 6th Register online at: www.actstudent.org COLLEGE APPLICATIONS CSU Applications will be available online October 1st and have a submission deadline of November 30th. UC Applications are from Nov. 1 -30th Private and Out of State college application availability and deadlines vary. Applications can be found on the college websites. Students are responsible to obtain their own application information. Pay strict attention to deadlines! The Career Center is hosting a UC Application Workshop for students on Monday October 5th at 2:00pm in the Library. That same evening we will host UC Parent Night at 6:30pm in our Cafeteria. Mr. Mason Hill, UC Santa Barbara Admissions Officer will lead these events. On Tuesday, October 20th Cal State Long Beach will lead a CSU Parent Information Night at 6:30pm in our Cafeteria. PRIVATE SCHOOL APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS (Common App) Be sure to contact your teachers and Mrs. Wakeman for recommendations at least one month before the application is due. Mrs. Wakeman completes the Counselor Recommendations, not your Guidance Specialist. Students must have a list of their activities and two comment sheets from teachers on file in the Career Center. Come to the Career Center to pick up a Secondary School Report packet to give to teachers and request this information. This information is in addition to the normal teacher recommendations required by most private schools. The Common App also requires an Official Transcript uploaded with the application. (UC and CSU do not require a transcript with the application, save your money!) You may request transcripts from www.parchment.com the first two transcripts are free.

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College and Career Center News (continued) FINANCIAL AID

FVHS College and Career Day!

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms will be available online in December. Earliest submission date is January 1st. All students should apply for Federal financial aid fill out this form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Some private colleges may require you to fill out the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA. This form can be found on the College Board website. *Remember you are applying for financial aid for school year 2016 -2017

Seniors, sophomores and freshmen students will be participating in our College and Career Day on Wednesday Oct. 14th. We will host over 80 universities and colleges, community colleges, ROP, trade schools, and technical colleges along with local businesses and companies for our students to visit with, network with, gather information from and exchange email addresses. Many of the college representatives are the Admissions Officers who will be reading and looking at our student’s college applications.

PSAT All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday Oct. 14 at FVHS. Juniors who score well may qualify for National Merit Recognition and/or scholarship opportunities. The PSAT is the “Official” Practice SAT and can provide valuable information on a student’s strengths and skills or what areas they need more support in for the SAT. Please listen to future announcements for details.

While our juniors are taking the PSAT our sophomores and freshmen will be taking the New SAT Challenge presented by Kaplan. The New SAT Challenge provides a sample of the kinds of questions that will be on the new 2016 SAT as outlined by College Board. This is a self-scored challenge and students can see what kinds of questions they are great at and which question types were more challenging.

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Coastline Regional Occupational Program

ROP classes provide technical education and sequential learning; designed to improve academic skills.

We are in full swing of the 15/16 Fountain Valley High School Fall Semester. By now student’s schedules are solid and they are seriously into studying. So the question is how can we help students maintain their motivation during their high school years? One way is to help them explore career choices. That is where Coastline ROP comes in. ROP is a state-funded public education, providing career technical education and guidance to met identified education standards and industry needs. ROP is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is part of the Huntington Beach Unified School Districts. ROP classes provide technical education and sequential learning designed to improve academic skills. It outlines for students a course of study that combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning. Courses taken through ROP earn the students credits toward high school graduation. Some classes satisfy a-g requirement for the UC and Cal State Universities. Students can participate in courses that offer internships Along with the opportunity to experience careers that may assist in choosing college majors and enhance college admission applications. Classes are held in business, and on high school campus located within the five participating districts. Some are even offered during the bell schedule on FVHS campus. Coastline ROP is continually updating its course offerings to remain current with the labor market demands. Along with working to hold our classes in locations that will be convenient for our student population. We offer classes in 15 different industry sectors; Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Health Science and Medical Technology, Public Services, Transportation just to name a few. Fountain Valley also offers on our campus during the bell schedule, eight classes that meet the UC and California State University A-G requirements. It is necessary to take these classes for two consecutive semesters, so if considering any of this classes, please register in the fall semester. So as you can see we have something for everyone. I only listed a few of the industry sectors which we offer classes in. Our courses are offered each semester, including a limited number of summer options, offering 5-10 elective credits for each completed course. We are continually registering for the upcoming semesters. So if your student wants more information on ROP career preparation and internships courses or is ready to sign up for a ROP class, please have them see me in the Career Center, If you have questions you can email me at [email protected] or I can be reached by phone (714) 962-3301 ext. 4436. Choosing the right job, the right college, or the right career path can be a long and difficult endeavor. Education, experience and exposure can make the process easier.

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Introducing Our AP Supervision Marc Trocchio, Assistant Principal of Supervision Since moving to California in 2003 Mr. Trocchio has worked for two of the very best school districts in the state of California, San Dieguito Union High School District and now the Huntington Beach Union High School District. It is safe to say that that he has been lucky to be apart of some amazing schools here on the west coast; Torrey Pines High School, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy, Marina High School and now Fountain Valley High School. In 1995 Mr. Trocchio earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from The University of Charleston, WV in Sports Medicine and is a Certified Athletic Trainer. In 1999 Trocchio completed his Masters of Science Degree in School Counseling and then cleared his credential in School Administration while working as a coach, athletic trainer, teacher and guidance counselor. Mr. Trocchio believes that all people should be treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. His career in education has afforded him with wonderful experiences in a diverse, variety of schools from New York to California. He wears his heart on his sleeve each day and he is never afraid to trust people. Mr. Trocchio B4L recently represented the HBUHS at The National Restorative Justice Conference in Fort Lauderdale Florida and is excited to FVHS has retooled our Baron 4 Life share a “restorative” approach to discipline here at (B4L) program! This is a team‐ FVHS. Recently the quote “How Many Wins Have You Had building program targeted at staff Today?” has become Mr. T’s rally cry and he is excited to find and students. Each student receives wins each and every day at Fountain Valley High School! a B4L card. Students earn stickers to place on their B4L card based on character, academic efforts and Baron Spirit. Once the student has earned a total of ten Tardy/Attendance stickers, they may drop their card in the B4L raffle box One of the most frustrating problems in today's classrooms is located in the Supervision office and gets a new B4L tardiness. In an effort to help students understand the card. Drawings are held on a regular basis throughout the importance of timeliness, we have instituted a new tardy year. Eight to ten student names are drawn to receive a $25 policy. gift card of their choice. The B4L logo adorns the campus 1st and 2nd tardy to a given period - teacher counsels everywhere and has branded what we do and what we are student on the importance of arriving on time and ready about as a school. for class. 3rd Tardy - teacher will contact the parent via phone call home, email or note sent home. Traffic 4th tardy - detention that must be served with the We had a great first day of assigned teacher or in the Supervision office ONLY. school, but need to provide you Detentions must be served within 3 days unless with a few important reminders otherwise specified. that will keep our student's safe, 5th tardy – detention and conference with AP and our traffic flowing Supervision, possible suspension/revocation of off smoothly. campus lunch pass (if applicable). Please know that the staff 6th tardy – detention issued to be served within three parking lot is not available for days. student drop off and please also be mindful that the north 7th tardy – Saturday School to be served by specified lot will become very congested, please be patient, drive slow, date (usually the next available on calendar). and be careful when you drop your student off. You may 8th tardy – Detention, behavior contract and parent want to drop students off at Valley Vista, some of our conference/parent contacted. neighboring parking lots, or even further away from school 9th tardy – Saturday School to be served by specific and let your student walk in effort of reducing traffic date. Parent must attend first 15 congestion. minutes with student. Please know that you may not drop off students in bike lanes 10th tardy – further and may be ticketed by FVPD, as they are actively patrolling consequences including possible in front of our school. Please do not stop to drop off your drop from class (if zero period) or child in the immediate front drive way, as this often times other consequences deemed creates congestion and an unsafe traffic jam. We suitable. recommend dropping off more than 15 minutes early.

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The Baron Academic Foundation supports many academic programs on campus.

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membership allows special programs to continue throughout the school year.

The Baron Academic Foundation welcomes Dr. Smith to Fountain Valley High School. We are looking forward to his enthusiasm and the innovative ideas he will bring to our organization. Welcome to teachers, staff, students and parents as well, hope you all have a chance to check out BAF this year and see what we are doing at FVHS. Every dollar that we collect in membership fees or donations goes back to our school by funding academic programs and events. Here are some examples of how we support FVHS students: FVHS Specific Student Academic Planners Principal’s Honor Roll certificates and letters On campus practice SAT and ACT exams (provided by Kaplan) Homework Club/Tutoring Lay Reader Program for English and Social Studies Departments Educational supplies for various FVHS Departments Meg Kelly Scholarships Student Academic Planner sales are well underway. If you missed us at registration, you’ll need to act fast. You may purchase one for $5.00 at either the Financial Office or School Office Front Desk while supplies last. Doesn’t the Planner look great? Thank you to Matthew Ngo (2016) who designed the cover and won $100 from BAF, and thanks to Kristie Bannister who put the Planner together. Thanks also go out to all our volunteers who worked our table sales: Kaitlyn Bannister, Belinda Brine, Davea Carr, Vicki Chow, Christine Doerr, Angie Duong, Anna Katsuki, Brendan McLoone, Jackie Popovich, and Kirsten Roberts. BAF will be offering a Practice test on September 26, 2015. This will be a COMBO SAT/ACT test administered by Kaplan, who will provide results analysis individualized for your student. The student assessment will include whether your student is likely to score better on the SAT or ACT, as well as areas to study and hints to improve those scores. Interested in supporting Baron Academic Foundation? Join us for one of our monthly meetings, it’s a great way to get involved at FVHS. Check out our website https:// sites.google.com/site/fvhsbaf/home for dates, become a member, or make a tax deductible donation via Paypal. You can also link your Target Card to Baron Academic Foundation. Thanks for helping us make FVHS a great academic environment for our students!

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PTSA—Parent Teacher Student Association PTSA: Partnering with You to Benefit Our Kids Find out what's going on at FVHS! Meet our new principal! Enter a raffle to win a Target gift card! It's all happening at our first Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Our goals for the year? To show you what's going on at school, help you navigate the high school/college process, and encourage involvement of both parents and students. Parents and FVHS students are invited, so come on by! Refreshments will be served. At this meeting you'll also have an opportunity to become a member. Your membership dues help pay for the many programs benefiting our students including our Senior Scholarships, Every Fifteen Minutes, Baccalaureate and Student Achievement Awards. Membership is only $12, but it goes a long way! THANK YOU to all the volunteers who came out early on one of the last days of their summer vacation to help with the Welcome Back Staff Breakfast last month. The PTSA also would like to thank everyone who provided the bounty of food and drink donations for nearly 200 staff members. Also, thank you to Starbucks (on Warner and Magnolia) for donating coffee. We appreciate the support from the business community and our FVHS families!

Reflections Contest

Parent University Upcoming Events: September 28—Teenagers 101 @ Huntington Beach High School October 26 - Student Wellness November 30 - Executive Skills January 25 - Understanding the World of Teenage Boys: A Guide for Parents February 29 - Typical or Troubled Teen Behavior March 30 - Parent Empowerment Session April 25 - Crafting Career Dreams

Theme- Let your Imagination Fly Discover your world and explore new cultures or your own through Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts (2D and 3D) or Special Artist. No experience is required to participate in Reflections! Choose the arts category you’re interested in, create an original piece of artwork based on the theme “Let your Imagination Fly” and submit your work by the deadline (Oct 9, 2015) to enter. The National PTA Reflections program encourages students in pre -K through grade 12 to explore and be involved in the arts. Please visit, capta.org to print out an entry form, the rules for your specific category as well as a consent form. *It’s very important that you follow the rules for each individual art category or you may be disqualified. You can also pick up a PTSA Reflections Entry Form in the Activities office or from your Art or English teacher. Please return completed works by Friday October 9th to the front office no later than 3:00pm. Please contact: Jodi Kohanek @ [email protected] (714-269-8405) Debbie Jack @ [email protected] (714-920-8460)

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FVHS Fall Sports (Varsity) Varsity Football—all games at 7:00 PM. Home games in bold.

Support Athletics by coming to home and away games.

August 28 @ Servite (@ Cerritos College) September 4 @ Long Beach Wilson September 10 vs. Trabuco Hills @ HBHS September 18 vs. West Adams Prep @ HBHS September 25 —Bye October 2 vs. Mira Mesa @ HBHS Homecoming October 8 @ Newport (@Estancia) October 15 @ Los Alamitos (@ Veterans Stadium) October 23 vs. Marina @ Westminster HS October 30 @ Edison (@ Orange Coast College) November 6 vs. Huntington @ Westminster HS

Varsity Girls Volleyball Home Games

GO BARONS!

September 16 vs. Mission Viejo 5:30 PM October 8 vs. Marina 5:30 PM October 14 vs. Huntington Beach 5:30 PM October 20 vs. Newport Harbor 5:30 PM October 22 vs. Los Alamitos 5:30 PM October 29 vs. Edison 5:30 PM

Cross Country September 5 September 12 September 19 September 23 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31

The Great Cow Run (Boys) @ Cerritos Park Laguna Hills Invitational (Girls) Woodbridge Invitational @ Great Park Irvine Sunset League Preview @ Central Park TBD Dana Hills Invitational Central Park Invitational Clovis Invitation @ Woodward Park OC Championships @ Irvine Regional Mt. SAC Invitational Sunset League Finals @ Central Park 9:00 AM

Varsity Boys Waterpolo Home Games September 10 vs. Long Beach Poly @ Ocean View 7:10PM September 17 vs. Irvine @ Ocean View HS 7:10 PM September 22 vs. Notre Dame @ Ocean View HS October 7 vs. Newport @ Newport Harbor HS 7:10 PM October 21 vs. Marina @ Newport Harbor HS 7:10 PM November 4 vs. Huntington Beach @ Newport Harbor 7:10PM Schedules as of 8/1715

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FVHS Fall Sports (continued) Field Hockey All Home Games at 3:15 PM September 10 vs. Harvard Westlake September 18 vs. Louisville September 29 vs. Marina October 6 vs. Edison October 8 vs. Newport Harbor October 13 vs. Huntington Beach October 20 vs. Westminster

Varsity Girls Tennis Home Games at 3:00 PM. September 1 vs. Mater Dei September 10 vs. University September 17 vs. Santiago September 21 vs. Villa Park September 29 vs. Los Alamitos October 1 vs. Marina October 8 vs. Huntington Beach October 13 vs. Newport Harbor October 15 vs. Los Alamitos

Varsity Girls Golf Home Games at Mile Square

For a complete listing of all home and away Fall Sports Games, including Junior Varsity and Freshmen go to http://fvhs.com click on Athletics, Schedules, Fall Sports.

September 8 vs. Roosevelt 3:30 PM September 9 vs. Estancia 3:30 PM September 10 vs. Lakewood 3:30 PM September 21 vs. Roosevelt 3:00 PM September 22 vs. Marina 3:00 PM September 29 vs. Huntington Beach 3:00PM October 1 vs. Newport Harbor 3:00 PM October 6 vs. Los Alamitos 3:00PM October 13 vs. Edison 3:00PM

From our Co- Athletic Director Dennis Piramo I am so excited to be the new Co-Athletic Director. I have been coaching for 14 years, half of which was a head coach. I currently am the assistant wrestling coach for our wrestling program who are returning CIF Champions! I also wrestled at Gannon University, a Div. II program located in Erie, PA. I believe that both my athletic experience and coaching experience will help me in supporting our coaches and student athletes on campus. Outside of my athletic background, I am a special education teacher and have been with the district for 11 years. I have been married for 11 years, and we have 3 daughters. Coral, is my oldest at 9 and I have twins who are 7.5. I look forward to a great first year as Fountain Valley's Co-Athletic Director. Go Barons!

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FVHS Activities Aloha Dance Aloha Barons! The annual Aloha Dance this year is Saturday, September 5 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the gym. Freshman are FREE with ID card at the door. Pre-Sale tickets will be on sale at the financial office for $6 with ASB/SB, $8 without. Tickets will be on sale for $2 more at the door. Kona Ice and water will be available for purchase. Come out and have a blast!

Find the club that was meant for you during Club Rush September 09-11 at lunchtime in the bowl.

Club Rush Want to join clubs on campus?! Don't know how? Well, coming up soon is a school event called Club Rush! Clubs will be setting up booths around the bowl during lunch to cordially invite you to their club. Club Rush will be active on campus September 9th through September 11th. These days are when you can find information on what a specific club is about and also when and where they meet! Remember to go through all clubs to see what each has to say! Who knows, you might see that perfect club that was meant for you!

Important Dates to Remember: September 5 September 9—11 September 21 September 22-24 October 2 October 2 October 3 October 29 October 30

Aloha Dance (Gym 7:00—10:00 PM) Club Rush (in the bowl during lunch) Back to School Night (6:00—8:30PM) Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales Homecoming/Fall Sports Assembly Homecoming Game vs. Mira Mesa @ HBHS 7PM Homecoming Dance at The Venue (8:00—12:00PM) Glow Show (Community Pep Rally in the Bowl 7:30-8:30PM) Bell Game vs. Edison (away) at OCC 7PM

Vocal Music Program Concert FVHS Vocal Music Program presents our Fall Preview Concert - Wednesday, November 4th at 6:45pm at the Robert B. Moore Theater on the Orange Coast College Campus. Ticket Prices: $15 Premium; $8 General-Adult; $5 General-Student/Alumni.

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Fountain Valley High School 1966 — 2016 In 1966, Fountain Valley High School opened its doors and began the tradition of excellence and pride that we'll be celebrating all year long. This 2015-2016 school year, we invite you to join us for a few campus and community events. In honor of each decade the school was open, the last Thursday of each month will be a Throwback Thursday. We want all students and staff to dress in accordance with the prevailing trends and styles of each era the school has been open, beginning with the 1960s and ending with the 2010s. So get your 60s gear ready for September 24; scrounge around in those dusty closets and thrift stores for the most perfect outfit of the day. Homecoming this year will have added meaning as we encourage everyone to get ahold of all Barons past

Throwback Thursdays September 24th - 1960s October 29th - 1970s November 19th - 1980s December - 17th - 1990s January 28th - 2000s February 25th - 2010s

and present, and share in the celebration by watching our students battle Mira Mesa High School. The Homecoming football game will be at Huntington Beach High School on Friday October 2. Welcome back home again Barons. This spring semester, we'll be hosting a community-wide open house event at Fountain Valley High School on Friday March 4; it will expand our usual culture faire and add a historic twist. For any further details and questions, please email the 50th Anniversary Committee chairman, Mike Eich, at [email protected]

Alumni—Submit your FVHS memories to be included in our 2016 yearbook

Fountain Valley High School 17816 Bushard Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Mission Statement of Fountain Valley High School Fountain Valley High School is committed to maximizing the learning, growth and development of every student through the mentoring efforts of a dedicated and caring staff in partnership with parents and the community. Our students will become critical thinkers, effective communicators, selfdirected learners, and responsible members of society.

The Principal’s Newsletter is a Fountain Valley High School Newsletter for the parents and community.

Superintendent Dr. Greg S. Plutko Board of Trustees Dr. Michael Simmons Dr. Bonnie Castrey Kathleen Iverson Susan Henry Dr. Duane Dishno

Dr. Morgan Smith, Principal Sharen Tait, Community Resource Coordinator and Principal’s Newsletter Editor. Editor may be reached at (714) 962-3301 ext. 4601

Volunteers in Action

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS If you would like to receive an email with the morning announcements, go to http://fvhs.com/vips/ and click on the “Email Morning Announcements” from the menu on the left. Fill out the form and you will be placed on the distribution list. Or you can simply send an email to Sharen Tait, Community Resource Coordinator, at [email protected] and request that your name be added to the distribution list. INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? If you are interested in supporting FVHS please contact Sharen Tait at [email protected] or 714-962-3301 ext 4601.

We’re online at www.FVHS.com Copies available in the office