The Baron Times
DEC. 4, 2017 VOL. 15
Bonita Vista High School
- Dr. Del Rosario, Principal
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
CLUB BLUE performs across Southern California
Club Blue spent the first weekend of Thanksgiving break performing all across Southern California. We competed Saturday morning in the 64th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands and placed in a very competitive Parade Class. As soon as our parade performance was completed, we had to immediately travel to Riverside to make our performance time in Field Championships! After a great final performance of our field show, the students earned 8th place in all of the 2A Division across Southern California. The highest Club Blue has placed in previous years has been 10th place. The Colorguard earned 3rd place in the division! After a long day of performing, the students were able to have some fun the next day at our annual Disneyland trip. Club Blue also entertained Disney guests by marching down Main Street USA in the afternoon parade! Club Blue has gone above and beyond my expectations this fall season and I can’t wait to see where we can go from here!
~James Llamas
BVHS Band Director
Crusader Staff attends the National High School Journalism Convention
BVHS Crusader newspaper staff attended a recent trip to Dallas for the National High School Journalism Convention. Crusader staff members entered into write-off contests. Four Crusader staff members placed Excellent and Honorable Mention. In addition, The Crusader was entered into the Best of Show competition. The Crusader placed sixth in Best of Show for Newspaper Broadsheet, overall placing home five national recognitions!
Excellent
Simon Vaillancourt
News Editing / Headline Writing
Honorable Mention
Kathy Tang
Editorial Writing
Honorable Mention
Victoria Esquivel
Sports Writing
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Bonita Christmas to You!
Tuesday, December 5th: BVH and BVM Vocal Music Students and Mrs. Garwood’s students will be performing at Eastlake Community Church
Little Italy Tree Lighting Ceremony
Holiday Sing
Tuesday, December 5th & Thursday, December 7th:
District Holiday Sing will perform at Bonita Valley Community Church
"Bring Laptop to School Campaign"
Staff and Parents:
As we prepare for EOC’s during our last week of school, about 80% of EOC’s will be taken on student laptops. Please remind students to bring laptops to school on December 5th in order for BVH to test our network. We will begin the practice test at 9:30 AM and conclude by 10:15 AM. Only 9-11 grade students will be able to test the network. More details to follow but please speak with your students tomorrow about everyone bringing their laptops on December 5th . Since seniors do not have laptops, they will take their EOC’s the old fashion way using paper and pencil.
Thank you.
Mr. Quillin
Assistant Principal
Saturday School
Check out Bonita Vista Television (BVTV)!
Counseling Center Announcements
Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Reasons to fill out a FAFSA:
1. It’s FREE! The FAFSA is free to complete and there school counselors are available to help with the application process.
2. First step toward getting financial aid for college, career school
3. Qualify for various scholarships and grants
4. Low-interest and forgivable federal loans
5. Gain an admissions edge
Seniors: Need $$$ for College? Apply for Scholarships!
Scholarship bulletins are posted on our school website, Jupiter grades program, and on twitter@bv_scholarships.
Scholarship Counselor: Olga Castro - Olga.castro@sweetwaterschools.org
Fall Student Support Groups
Our Fall student support groups are in session. We are serving over 150 students in a variety of groups: Positive Thinking, Girls-to-Women, Boys-to-Men, Body Image, Sexual Orientation, and Family. These group counseling sessions are helpful in assisting our students learn to better address their personal situations and increase their coping skills and resiliency. Confidentiality of a student’s participation must be highly maintained. For more information about support groups, please contact your student's counselor.
Athletics Department Announcements
Athletic Highlights
Our Winter sports have kicked into full gear with over 370 kids trying out for our various sports. Congratulations to all of our student athletes that “made” the team, please come out and support all of our teams.
Congratulations Hannah Jugar!
Before we put a bow on the Fall season, congratulations to the Mesa League Female Golfer of the year Hannah Jugar.
Congratulations Isaiah Labra!
Also, Congratulations to the Mesa League Male Cross Country Runner of the year Isaiah Labra.
Sports Clearance System
Parents,
Please don’t wait for the last second to clear your son or daughter for Winter sports. Registration is open now. Please visit registermyathlete.com or bonitavistabarons.com to get started. If your son or daughter would like to play sports for the high school, they need to go to our ASB and get a clearance packet. The following sports are offered during the Winter season: Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Wrestling, Roller Hockey and Girls Water Polo.
Academic Support
Teachers and Parents:
T.E.A.M. Tutoring
Days: Monday – Thursday
Hours: 2:20– 4:20 pm
Location: Cafeteria
Contact Info:
Mr. Steve Wiggs - T.E.A.M. Tutoring Coordinator
BVH Academic Support & Parent Resource Center - Rm. 1203
(619) 397-2033
Homework Center
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 2:20– 4:20 pm
Location: Library
Contact Info:
Mrs. Mary Anderson - Teacher/Librarian
(619) 397-2030
Parent Announcements
Parent Involvement
Support Your Bonita Vista High Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
Next Semester Meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, February 22, 2018
- Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meetings are held in the school cafeteria at 6:30 PM
BVH School Site Council
The role of the School Site Council (SSC) is to annually evaluate, monitor, and implement the school’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which sets our school goals and objectives based on student data and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).The School Site Council is comprised of the principal, teachers, non-classroom staff, parents, and students. School Site Council are public meetings and open attendance is welcome. If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact Rosalinda Gutierrez at (619) 397-2070.
BVH English Learner Advisory Committee
Jupiter Grades Support
Jupiter Grades Video Tutorial
School Meal Menus on the YumYummi App
School nutrition menus are now available on the YumYummi app for mobile devices! We are dedicated to supporting the academic success and healthy eating habits of our students, with the goal of promoting life-long healthy behaviors.
Click here for more information.
Meal Prices: All students who qualify for free and reduced meals are provided breakfast and lunch at no cost. Supper at select schools is free to all students
Volunteers needed to pack food boxes to support families in need
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - 1st week of December
Chula VIsta Community Collaborative and the Chula Vista Welfare Council are holding an annual food packing event. Food will be delivered to families in need and to family resource centers for distribution to families. For more information about the event and how to register, see the flyer below.
Join The Journey To Zero Waste
Annual Student Santa Shop Event
Dear SUHSD Colleagues,
Every year, we have an opportunity to bring some holiday cheer to some of our students and their families! Please find included the referral form you can use to refer a family who may benefit from this great event scheduled for December 13th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm! Please note all gifts and food provided to our families are donated by kind-hearted individuals like all of you!
We invite you to support our families with our Annual Student Santa Shop Event by helping us gather as many gift cards ($15) as possible. Our middle and high school students are offered a gift card when they come in with their families as the toys donated are not always age appropriate. Our goal is to collect up to 50 gift cards by Friday, December 8th, 2017. All gift cards can be sent to the Student support Services office.
Your support is much appreciated!
Sweetwater Stars
Has someone at Bonita Vista High School done something great? The Sweetwater Stars program wants to highlight those Barons that shine! We want to recognize the individuals that make a difference and have a positive impact in our school community.
BVH Mission Statement
The mission of Bonita Vista High School, a distinctive and vibrant international community of leaders, is to ensure all students thrive and successfully contribute to a global society through a system of learning distinguished by:
· Rigorous, comprehensive, and enriching academic programs
· Diversified extra-curricular programs designed to engage and inspire all students
· A safe learning environment
· A culture that fosters intellectual risk-taking and the exploration of new ideas
· Individuals whose actions are guided by integrity, honesty, and respect
· Partnerships with students, staff, families, and community members
· A tradition of excellence and Baron Pride
BVH a Gold Ribbon School
Bonita Vista High School is recognized as one of California’s Gold Ribbon Schools for 2017. The award reflects our school’s success in creating a positive learning atmosphere for our students. This success is a direct result of our dedicated, creative, and supportive school community.
Bonita Vista High School
Dr. Roman Del Rosario
Principal
Email: roman.delrosario@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: https://bvh.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 751 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Phone: (619) 397-2000
Twitter: @BVHBarons