Weekly Newsletter
Fall 2021, 15th edition, 12/06/21 - 12/10/21
The weekly newsletter in written format.
Patriotic Observance
On December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. Source.
New Announcements
The Countdown Is On!
10 school days until Winter Break!
It’s ‘Tis the Season Week!Each day we encourage students and staff to dress up and come out to the daily lunchtime activities and special events held in the quad: Monday-Flannel Day w/ Pancake Eating Contest Tuesday-Candy Cane Day (Red/White) w/ Candy Cane Relay and Sophomore Social Wednesday-Snow Day (All White) w/ Snow for ASB discount or donation for food drive Thursday-Festive Attire Day w/ Cookie Decorating and Floats for Perfect Attendance Friday-Ugly Sweater Day w/ Ugly Sweater Contest and Pictures w/ Santa Friday Night-The movie Elf showing with hot cocoa/popcorn after girls soccer game | AVID Canned Food DriveDid you know that about 1 out of every 8 people have difficulty affording healthy food options? To do our part, starting Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 10th, please bring in any non-perishable food to your first period to donate to the St. Patrick's Christmas Basket drive. Top 1st period class will receive Old West Cinnamon Rolls! | Yearbook pics wantedYearbook is looking for pictures to use! Yearbook is looking for candids, club photos, sports and extracurricular events. Please share any photos you would like to contribute with Jefferson.Clarke@lmusd.org |
It’s ‘Tis the Season Week!
Each day we encourage students and staff to dress up and come out to the daily lunchtime activities and special events held in the quad:
Monday-Flannel Day w/ Pancake Eating Contest
Tuesday-Candy Cane Day (Red/White) w/ Candy Cane Relay and Sophomore Social
Wednesday-Snow Day (All White) w/ Snow for ASB discount or donation for food drive
Thursday-Festive Attire Day w/ Cookie Decorating and Floats for Perfect Attendance
Friday-Ugly Sweater Day w/ Ugly Sweater Contest and Pictures w/ Santa
Friday Night-The movie Elf showing with hot cocoa/popcorn after girls soccer game
AVID Canned Food Drive
Did you know that about 1 out of every 8 people have difficulty affording healthy food options? To do our part, starting Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 10th, please bring in any non-perishable food to your first period to donate to the St. Patrick's Christmas Basket drive. Top 1st period class will receive Old West Cinnamon Rolls!
Yearbook pics wanted
Yearbook is looking for pictures to use!
Yearbook is looking for candids, club photos, sports and extracurricular events. Please share any photos you would like to contribute with Jefferson.Clarke@lmusd.org
Give Back 250Community Service requirement to graduate: Reminder that the Records Department only logs the 20 hours of community service needed to graduate. Please DO NOT submit your hours to the Records office after you have fulfilled the required 20. If you are going for the Give Back 250 Club recognition, please submit hours to Mr. Hurtado in room #919 or visit the Google Classroom code: chcsp3s | Returning from an appointment?If you are returning to school after going to an appointment, or arriving late, please check back in at the Attendance Office before going to class (even if you return during a passing period). | Attendance Month DeadlinePlease make sure that the Attendance Office is informed of the reason for any still unverified absences for 11/8/21 - 12/3/21 by Monday, December 6th. After that date we will not be able to make any changes. |
Give Back 250
Community Service requirement to graduate:
Reminder that the Records Department only logs the 20 hours of community service needed to graduate. Please DO NOT submit your hours to the Records office after you have fulfilled the required 20. If you are going for the Give Back 250 Club recognition, please submit hours to Mr. Hurtado in room #919 or visit the Google Classroom code: chcsp3s
Returning from an appointment?
If you are returning to school after going to an appointment, or arriving late, please check back in at the Attendance Office before going to class (even if you return during a passing period).
Juniors Cal Grant GPA Submission Your GPA will be electronically submitted to the California Student Aid commission between 9/19/2022 - 9/23/2022. Assembly Bill AB2160 allows you the right to opt out of this submission (CSAC submission deadline 10/2/2022). Cal Grant opt out forms are available in the Counseling Office. | Are you an early grad?Early Grad packages available in the Records Office. If you are planning on graduating in December, please return the completed/signed packet to the Records Office by Thursday 12/16/2021. | White Christmas Presented by AGHS TheatreAGHS Theatre Company is proud to announce it's holiday production of White Christmas. Based on the 1954 film with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. This holiday treat is perfect for the whole family. Performances are Dec. 3,4,9,10,11 at 7pm and Dec. 5 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 students and $15 for general admission. Don't miss this wonderful musical featuring songs by Irving Berlin. Tickets are available at the Clark Center Box office, online here, or just use the QR code on any of our bright red posters. Happy Holidays! |
Juniors Cal Grant GPA Submission
Are you an early grad?
Early Grad packages available in the Records Office. If you are planning on graduating in December, please return the completed/signed packet to the Records Office by Thursday 12/16/2021.
White Christmas Presented by AGHS Theatre
AGHS Theatre Company is proud to announce it's holiday production of White Christmas. Based on the 1954 film with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. This holiday treat is perfect for the whole family. Performances are Dec. 3,4,9,10,11 at 7pm and Dec. 5 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 students and $15 for general admission. Don't miss this wonderful musical featuring songs by Irving Berlin. Tickets are available at the Clark Center Box office, online here, or just use the QR code on any of our bright red posters. Happy Holidays!
Door DecoratingHoliday door decorations will begin to go up on club doors throughout this week. Please enjoy and be respectful of the club’s hard work and creativity as they compete in this Thursday’s competition for prize money and bragging rights. | Scholarship Season is starting! Check Out the Scholarship page on the AGHS Website! There are due dates fast approaching! Click here for more info! | PE locker room protocolsPlease wear your mask when entering the locker rooms. |
Door Decorating
Holiday door decorations will begin to go up on club doors throughout this week. Please enjoy and be respectful of the club’s hard work and creativity as they compete in this Thursday’s competition for prize money and bragging rights.
Scholarship Season is starting!
There are due dates fast approaching!
Click here for more info!

Cal State Apply Extends Deadline
December 1, 2021 to 11:59 p.m. PST
- Cal State Fullerton
- Cal State Long Beach
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
December 15, 2021 to 11:59 p.m. PST
- San Diego State
- San Jose State
- Fresno State
- Cal State LA
- Cal Poly Pomona
Visit the Priority Application Deadline page to view other CSU campus deadlines.
Freshmen and Transfer applicants who have not submitted their Cal State Apply applications to the campuses listed above are being notified via email about the extension at this moment.
If your students need assistance, please have them contact Cal State Apply customer service by:
- Email: CalStateApply@liaisoncas.com
- Phone: 857-304-2087
- Live Chat: via the Applicant Help Center
Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you,
Cal State Apply
AGHS CLUBS
Club Meeting Notices & Announcements
FFA DATES:
12/8:Parent/Student Swine Meeting in Room 852
(student and parent/guardian must attend)
*6:00 PM -Off campus Swine Students
*6:30 PM- School farm Swine Students
12/8: FFA December Chapter Meeting @ lunch Ag Lawn-Cookie Decorating, Ugly Sweater Contest, Winterfest Games and a Holiday treat for lunch
12/8- AG FFA Chapter Picture on ag Lawn at Lunch
- Partners of the Arroyo Grande FFA Fundraiser - Get your tickets now! First Annual Advent Calendar. See the Newsletter for contact information or the Venmo way to purchase.
Tickets Now Available $20/ticket = 25 Chances to Win
Each daily prize package is valued at $100 or more!
Tickets will Be Drawn Daily Starting 12/1/2021 -12/25/2021
Please see the attached links for the Clubs at AGHS and the Club Calendar for meeting times/locations:
Athletics Announcements
Track Team Meeting Wednesday, 12/8, during lunch 12:20 in the "Homeside Bleachers". Come to the meeting to find out how to become involved with this year's Track Team.
Attention all Freshman Baseball players or any players that are new to the program that are not playing a Winter sports. There will be tryouts Saturday December 11th at 10:00 AM on the Varsity Baseball field. Please come prepared and dressed appropriately in baseball attire.
If you have any questions please see or email Coach Silveira at marcus.silveira@lmusd.org
The Varsity Boys wrestling team will be traveling to San Marino to compete in the Mann Classic wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday Dec 10/11.
Submitting your community service hours
The Google Form for Community Service Hours is used for the graduation requirement of 20 hours. Any hours in addition to your graduation requirement should be submitted on the Give Back 250 Google Classroom with Mr. Hurtado.
Interested in working for LMUSD? Click here to view current openings. Create and account to apply.
Staff Notices
Be sure to check out the slideshow of this semester’s batch of Dream Destinations sent to you from Mrs. Hurtado. Link Crew will have another batch next semester for those who missed out on this semester’s experience.