The Baron Times
Apr. 16, 2018 VOL. 29
Bonita Vista High School
- Dr. Del Rosario, Principal
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Cultural Exchange in Italy!
Our Barons Travel to Italy
Baron students from Italian class traveled on the annual Italy trip from March 14 - 28th with teachers Mr. Pirazzini and Ms. Betts. The Cultural Exchange experience is an amazing life-changing impact on students. Students achieve fluency in a new language, make lifelong friendships, and gain appreciation of host country and culture.
Cultural Exchange Students:
Abigail Sosa Ramos, Nadia Elizabeth Gutierrez, Alfonso Hernandez Eleiter, Angeline Andreana Estrada, Esenia Marissa Lozano, Victoria Delgado, Linda Raquel Moreno, Jovianna Amelia Alfaro, Isabella Michael Diaz Lopez, Kacie Madeline Wright, Miranda Larissa Dillon, Emiliano Castro, Stephanie Aguiniga, Dorian Sanchez, Daiana Lizeth Gomez, Anthony Alexander Fuentes, Miranda Davila, Montserratt Desiree Estevez
Welcome New Baron Parents and Students
Incoming Freshman Parent and Student Informational Night
International Baccalaureate
Global Scholars Academy Team
Athletics
MORP Week
Best MORP Week Ever! From MORP Spirit Week, MORP Assembly, to the MORP Dance, way to show your spirit and kick off the new quarter Barons!
Unified Sports: Barons Basketball Event
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tardy Sweeps
Staff and Parents,
Tardy Sweeps will at first be random after nutrition break and lunch. After the first two weeks of periodic Tardy Sweeps, they will become permanent. Please review the guidelines:
Tardy Sweep Guidelines
· Once the warning bell rings, teachers are to stand outside by their door and encourage students to get to class.
· Initially, a P.A. announcement will give students a warning of an impending Tardy Sweep after a week or two these announcements will cease.
· Once the final bell rings, all teachers are to lock their doors,
· Student not in classrooms are to go in front of the library to receive a Saturday School detention.
· Student are not to re-enter their classroom without proof of a Saturday school detention notice
- Mr. Quillin, Assistant Principal
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
SBAC Testing (April 16 - 27)
Dear Parents,
This is a reminder that students are scheduled to take the SBAC test (Statewide testing) in English, Math and Science. The testing schedule runs from April 16 through April, 27. During the testing schedule, BVH will be on a modified bell schedule (see link below).
Grade 11 students will be tested in English and Math.
Grade 12 students will be tested in Science.
Students will be attending all of their regular classes. They will only be testing with their English and or Math teachers. Students who are scheduled to take an AP or IB exam will take their SBAC exams after they have completed their AP or IB exams in English, Math or Science. If your student is absent on one of the scheduled testing dates there will be a makeup session. To help the testing go as smoothly as possible, we ask that you have your students bring their laptops to school fully charged on the scheduled days. In addition, we encourage students to bring their own ear buds for the English portion of the exam. Ear buds will be provided for the exams; however, students would have to share. If you have any questions, please contact the front office (619) 397-2000.
The Princess Project
The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens who cannot otherwise afford them. The effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support.
- San Diego has been helping teens since 2009 find their prom dress
- We collect 1,000’s of dresses each season. We hope to collect over 2000 this season.
- Over the past 8 years we have given away 6,050 dresses.
Support Your Bonita Vista High Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
Next Semester Meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meetings are held in the school cafeteria at 6:30 PM
BVH School Site Council
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED ON TUESDAY, April 24 at 2:30 p.m.
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
Due to SBAC testing schedule, the April 12th meeting has been cancelled.
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY, May 17th at 9:00 a.m.The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee for parents or other community members who want to advocate for English Learners. The overall aim of ELAC is to advise the school staff and School Site Council on programs and services for English Learners and contribute to the development of the SPSA. If you would like to join our ELAC committee or attend a meeting, please contact assistant principal, Carlos Siragusa at (619) 397-2000. The ELAC is a public meeting. Parents are welcome to attend all meetings throughout the year.
Community Events
2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Southwestern College
Hope to see you there,
Gregorio Pantoja, M.A.
Professor, Mexican American Studies, & History School of Arts, Communication & Social Sciences Southwestern College
619-203-8893
Email: gpantoja@swccd.edu?
Library Updates
Library Media Center
Official Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Afterschool Homework Center is usually open until 4:30 for tutoring, homework, group projects, and computer use on Monday through Thursday and most Fridays.) Studies show that students who read do better on standardized tests. The LMC has a wide selection of new books. Please view the flyer below for more information about the LMC:
- Online library resources
- Online textbook access
- Care of textbooks
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Library volunteers
Library Teacher
Mary Anderson
(619) 397-2030
Support our Amazing BVHS Club Blue Fundraiser!
Check out BVTV!
Counseling Center
Announcements
Tuesday, April 10 - Incoming 9th grade parent night
Friday, April 13 - Counselors return to Bonita Vista Middle for registration. Counselors continue to register 9th grade students for next year courses in the cafeteria.
April 12 - SDSU will meet with the admitted students to review the next steps.
Saturday April 21 - SAT prep course on t at Chula Vista High from 9am to 12 and students register at the same website.
Spring Student Support Groups
Our Spring 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
Sports Clearance System
Parents,
Please don’t wait for the last second to clear your son or daughter for Spring 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. Boys Golf, Boys and Girls Swimming, and Boys Tennis all start on February 10th. Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Lacrosse all start on February 17th. Your son or daughter may not try out until they have been cleared by the school.
Athletic Director
Jason Murphy
Academic Support & Resources
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
PSAT/NMSQT Resources for Students
Visit our School Website
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
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