Trojan Update
December 8th, 2015
Support Our Engineering Program and Farm-to-Table at Whole Foods! - (TODAY!) December 9th
Please join me today in a fundraising opportunity for career technical education in Sonoma County. On Wednesday, December 9th, Whole Foods Markets in Petaluma and Sebastopol will donate 5% of net sales to the Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation. The CTE Fund supports Petaluma High with funding for our engineering pathway. Funds earned on that day will go to support the Foundation's Farm to Table programs, a course of study that delivers project-based learning in food production, processing, marketing, distribution, and consumption. These courses expose students to potential career pathways, from farming and viticulture to menu development and commercial kitchen management, and give them a better understanding of post-secondary study required to fulfill industry needs. Further, students learn how a local sustainable food system links to and supports the community and local economy at large.
The CTE Foundation, through combined public/private support, has seeded the development of 6 Farm to Table programs countywide, exposing hundreds of students to the value of this work, its economic impact on our region, and the career opportunities available to them. But most of these programs are “start-up” operations, meaning that while schools and students have demonstrated interest and commitment to the programs, the infrastructure has not yet been fully developed to support technical learning. Enthusiastic instructors are often the source of crucial equipment, from kitchenware and cutlery to gardening supplies and gloves. CTE Foundation intends to use funds earned during the Whole Foods 5% Day promotion to create Supply Grants in support of CTE programs in local schools.
We know that this time of year is especially busy, and we greatly appreciate any time you are able to apply to this request. As you know, CTE Foundation's work is made possible by financial gifts received from the community - individuals and business partners alike - so it's critically important that we make the most of donation opportunities, such as this 5% Day promotion.
Industrial Technology Shop Gets a Face Lift
Thank you to everyone who came in on a Saturday to clean up the Industrial Technology metal shop. We have many users of this state-of-the-art facility and it is critical that things are clean and in good working order to ensure a safe learning work space. Thanks to Dick Hermann, Jimmy Parker, Michael Caruana, Colten Stoppel, and Charlie Newsome, and all the apprentices who helped out. God to see so many PHS grads making their way in the world!
Wyatt Orsini KVAL
Frank Osias SPT
Colton Stoppel RS TECHNICAL
Will Flores PRICE PUMP
Michael Lemos TEKBERRY/KEYSIGHT
Ryan Kondratieff DEWEYL TOOL
Bob Solden PROTOFAB
Milo Wiles TEKBERRY/KEYSIGHT
Nick Nesbitt BULLDOG MACHINE
Diego Mora UNICO MECHANICAL
William Lund VOLT/KEYSIGHT
Anthony Rarang DESIGN-IT PROTOTYPE
Doug Buonacorsi DESIGN-IT PROTOTYPE
Joe Makohon VOLT/KEYSIGHT
See below for after pictures or click the link for more...
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwfnXkby_8SGOENXTm1OLVRsVzA&usp=sharing
Trojans of the Month
Last week, these students, their parents, and the nominating teachers attended the first Trojan of the Month luncheon. It was a fabulous way to bring this community together and underlined once again what terrific students we have at Petaluma High. Thanks, Ms. Pinckney, for the idea and follow through. And thank you to the PTSA for putting on the luncheon!
At the Trojan of the Month luncheon
Here they are!
A proud mother and daughter with Ms. Schleth
COMING UP November/December Events
DECEMBER:
December 9th - Financial Aid Night @ 7:00 St Vincent's High School.
December 9th - FFA Potluck & Cake Auction @ 6:30 pm
December 10th - Staff Appreciation Lunch
December 10th - Site Council
December 10th - Winter Band Concert @ 7 pm in the Multi
December 11th - Holiday Market, Choral Concert @ 7:00 Elim Lutheran Church
December 12th - ACT
December 14th - Let's get ready for finals. Cookies 'n' Cram in the Library.
December 16th to 18th - FINALS - 3/6; 4/5, 1/2: End of the Semester.
December 21st to January 4th...Winter Break......Happy Holidays!!!
January 14th - 8th Grade Parent Night
January 23rd - Winter Formal dance
Hour of Code during Trojan Connections
If you're interested in seeing what the students did, check out the Hour of Code website at : https://code.org/learn . Thank you, Mr. Cox!
Trojans Crack Open Basketball Season With Road Victory over Gauchos
Led by a trio of double digit scorers (Perez, Zedek, and Garber) and guided from the top by Ryan Cox, the Petaluma Trojans overcame a slow start and eventually put away the Casa Grande Gauchos. Down 19-9 toward the end of the first quarter, Coach Scott Behrs called for a full court trap. The momentum shifted and by halftime, the score was almost level. After a close and energetic third quarter, the Trojan depth helped them pull away for the final 61-49 win.
Well done, Trojan boys! For a recap, see the PD article:
Picture via Press Democrat
Coach Jones at girls golf awards
Cheer is in the Air!
Volleyball gathers for a final reflection on a great season!
Financial Aid Night @ St. Vincent's High School (TONIGHT) Dec 9th
Music on the Move!
Our student musicians are on the move! Recently, they travelled to Fairfield to compete. The kids loved the trip, and though the Marching Band didn't make the podium, the Varsity Jazz Ensemble placed 2nd. Speaking of which...don't miss the Varsity Jazz Ensemble @ The Mystic Theatre, performing a benefit concert for the PHS Music Dept. on January 16th at the Mystic Theatre with headliner "Con Brio." Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6339285&pl=mystic
See the poster below!
Cross Country Recap
Petaluma High School
Email: dstirrat@petk12.org
Website: petalumahighschool.org
Location: 201 Fair Street, Petaluma, CA, United States
Phone: 707-778-4652
Twitter: @PetalumaHS