Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, (third Monday in January) honors the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. A Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, he first came to national prominence during a bus boycott by African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. He founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and led the 1963 March on Washington. The most influential of African American civil rights leaders during the 1960s, he was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and employment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968. SOURCE

SURF CLUB: Surf Club will meet at lunch on Thursday, January 20th in room 914.

CLUB NOMINATIONS FOR WINTER SPIRIT WEEK: All active clubs should have received nomination forms for this year’s Winter Spirit Week. See Mrs. Hurtado with questions.

Please see the attached links for the Clubs at AGHS and the Club Calendar for meeting times/locations:

Clubs at AGHS

Club Calendar

BOYS SOCCER VS. SLO ON TUESDAY AT HOME: Big game for our boys varsity soccer team Tuesday at 6 pm. Leadership will be providing free popcorn and hot cocoa for all fans. Dress warm and be ready to cheer!

BOY’S GOLF: All boys interested in playing and trying out for golf this year, including returners, need to come to an important informational meeting at lunch on Thursday , January 20th in Room 961 (behind tennis courts). We will discuss start dates and the athletic clearance process. Any questions, see Coach Byars in Room 961. Thank you.

PRESEASON CONDITIONING: Preseason conditioning has begun. If you're not involved with a winter sport, you should begin conditioning now. Conditioning is Monday through Friday starting at 3:10. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED with the Bigteams sports clearance website in order to participate. For instructions or questions stop by room 908. Track and field is co-ed and offers a lot of opportunities to make new friends and hang out with old friends. Try it out, come out and share in the fun!

UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS: See WEEK OF SPORT

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.

REMINDERS: STAFF: Wear your ID when on campus. Also, Continue to be diligent about proper mask wearing in the classroom. Refer any issues to grade level admin.

POSTERS: If you didn't get an “Eagle Expectations” and or “Attendance Matters” posters for your room, please contact Clark and he will get them to you.

CLASS TALKS: Starting on Tues, Admin and Counselors will conduct class talks during 1st period-see schedule here.

TEACHER PARTICIPATION: As case managers and counselors are setting up meetings with students with Fs, it is absolutely vital and expected that all teachers participate in IEP, 504 and SST meetings. It is imperative that you provide your feedback and participation...a sub can be provided if needed, just let the case manager know. Please indicate on the calendar invite why you can’t make it if you decline.