Weekly Newsletter
Fall 2021, 6th edition, 9/27/21 - 10/01/21
The weekly newsletter in written format.
Patriotic Observance
On this day, September 27, 1779 John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain.
Samuel Adams (1722 - 1803) American revolutionary (Boston Massacre-Tea Party), Hiram R Revels (1817 - 1901) First African American Senator, North Carolina, Shaun Cassidy (1958) Singer/Actor, Avril Lavinge (1984) Singer


New Announcements
Club Presidents Meet TodayMonday, September 27th, Room 205 @Lunch Items to be discussed: school protocol, posting in Newsletter, social media, Club Faire and nominations for HoCo | Seeking Class OfficersCalling on Potential Class Officers: We are in need of student who would like to lead their class in building Homecoming floats, drafting participants for lunchtime activities and serve as Greek Week Captains. Fill out the attached form by today, Monday, 9/27 if interested and see Mrs. Hurtado with questions: Class Officer Forms | Picture Make Up Day Need to retake your school photo? Do you need a school ID? Report to the MPR on October 5th or 6th during Break or Lunch. ID's will be printed immediately. |
Club Presidents Meet Today
Monday, September 27th, Room 205 @Lunch
Items to be discussed: school protocol, posting in Newsletter, social media, Club Faire and nominations for HoCo
Seeking Class Officers
Calling on Potential Class Officers: We are in need of student who would like to lead their class in building Homecoming floats, drafting participants for lunchtime activities and serve as Greek Week Captains. Fill out the attached form by today, Monday, 9/27 if interested and see Mrs. Hurtado with questions: Class Officer Forms

A Huge Thanks...AGHS Eagles showed their love and compassion during the annual miracle minute! AGHS raised more than $4000 that was donated to the Sam Jeffers Childhood Cancer Foundation! Thank You Eagles. The winning classroom will be announced in Advisory and has earned a cinnamon roll party from Old West Cinnamon Rolls, and bragging rights for the year! | Homework CenterNeed a quiet place to access WiFi after school and get your work done? Come to the Homework Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-4:30pm in room 208 in the Career Center. Hope to see you there! Starts this Tuesday, 9/21. | Lunch Time Basketball Tourney!Want to play Basketball at lunchtime? Come join the Basketball tournament - limited space! The tournament starts, September 27th and goes until Sept 30th. It’s held at lunchtime on the blacktop. If you want to participate, sign up with Mr. Alvarez during lunchtime at the blacktop (8 teams of 3, you can come by yourself or bring your team). Come claim bragging rights and the winning team gets food! |
A Huge Thanks...
AGHS Eagles showed their love and compassion during the annual miracle minute! AGHS raised more than $4000 that was donated to the Sam Jeffers Childhood Cancer Foundation!
Thank You Eagles.
The winning classroom will be announced in Advisory and has earned a cinnamon roll party from Old West Cinnamon Rolls, and bragging rights for the year!
Homework Center
Need a quiet place to access WiFi after school and get your work done? Come to the Homework Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-4:30pm in room 208 in the Career Center. Hope to see you there! Starts this Tuesday, 9/21.
Lunch Time Basketball Tourney!
Want to play Basketball at lunchtime? Come join the Basketball tournament - limited space! The tournament starts, September 27th and goes until Sept 30th. It’s held at lunchtime on the blacktop. If you want to participate, sign up with Mr. Alvarez during lunchtime at the blacktop (8 teams of 3, you can come by yourself or bring your team). Come claim bragging rights and the winning team gets food!
AGHS CLUBS
Club Meeting Notices
Club meetings are at lunch unless otherwise noted:
Tuesday, 9/28
- Si, Se Puede Club in room 303.
- Gaming Appreciation Club is looking for interested gamers to meet today at lunch in room 912
- PBA Club in Room 507. Do you think peanut butter belongs on almost every food? Then this is the club for you! In the PBA (Peanut Butter Appreciation) Club, we will discuss whether Skippy or Jif is the best brand, if creamy or crunchy is superior, and try a variety of peanut butter snacks.
- Snack Club’s first meeting is today at lunch in room 409.
- The One in Five Club in room 406.
- Chess Club in room 909
- Speech and Debate in 401.
- Dungeons and Dragons after school in room 308
- Surf Club in room 914. See you there!
- Baking Club in room 409
- Cornhole Club meets between the 300 and 400 wings.
- GSA in room 211.
- Crochet/Knitting Club in room 708.
Creepy Soup Club meets at lunch in room 509.
Career Center News
Check Out the Career Center!So many opportunities! Sign Up in the Career Center for college presentations! This month so far includes Menlo College, UCLA, Cal Poly, University of Oregon, Chapman University, & Santa Clara University. | Cash For College NightMark your calendar: October 28, 4-7pm: Cash for College Night. Stop by the Career Center (room 208) to find out how to fund your college education. | Elks Teenager of the MonthELKS TEENAGER OF THE MONTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge #2504 selects an AGHS senior male and female each month based on achievements, character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastics. The Teenager of the Month will be recognized at an Elk’s dinner and will then be eligible for selection of "Teenager of the Year". At the end of April, we have a panel of Elks Members judge the Student of the Month Applications. From this pool, we will select one male and one female who will each receive a college scholarship.
Go to the AGHS Website under scholarships for more information or stop by the Career Center. SEPTEMBER DEADLINE: September 28, 2021 - Completed application should be submitted to Brianna.boyd@lmusd.org. Students only need to apply once. If your application is not chosen in a given month, it will be considered for the following month. The sooner you turn in an application, the more opportunities you will have for selection. |
Check Out the Career Center!
So many opportunities!
Sign Up in the Career Center for college presentations!
This month so far includes Menlo College, UCLA, Cal Poly, University of Oregon, Chapman University, & Santa Clara University.
Cash For College Night
Mark your calendar: October 28, 4-7pm: Cash for College Night. Stop by the Career Center (room 208) to find out how to fund your college education.
Elks Teenager of the Month
ELKS TEENAGER OF THE MONTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge #2504 selects an AGHS senior male and female each month based on achievements, character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastics. The Teenager of the Month will be recognized at an Elk’s dinner and will then be eligible for selection of "Teenager of the Year". At the end of April, we have a panel of Elks Members judge the Student of the Month Applications. From this pool, we will select one male and one female who will each receive a college scholarship.
Go to the AGHS Website under scholarships for more information or stop by the Career Center.
SEPTEMBER DEADLINE: September 28, 2021 - Completed application should be submitted to Brianna.boyd@lmusd.org. Students only need to apply once. If your application is not chosen in a given month, it will be considered for the following month. The sooner you turn in an application, the more opportunities you will have for selection.
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