The Baron Times
Apr. 30, 2018 VOL. 31
Bonita Vista High School
- Dr. Del Rosario, Principal
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations to our Photography Students who competed in the SUHSD Digital Media Showcase!
11 BVHS Photography Finalists:
Eleven photography students were finalists at our 2018 Sweetwater Digital Media Showcase. The awards ceremony will be held at Otay Ranch High School on May 3rd at 6:00 p,m.
D2-BVH-Tamia Hamm-Blinded / Teacher: Anna Camacho
D2-BVH-Tamia Hamm-Super HS Detective / Teacher: Anna Camacho
P1-BVH-Marc Yanofsky-Never Sleeping Station / Teacher: Anna Camacho
P3-BVH-Cedric Vitug -Hazy Visions / Teacher: Anna Camacho
P4-BVH-Ina Ito -Let There Be Light / Teacher: Anna Camacho
D1-BVH-Jacob Miranda-Long Road / Teacher: Ed Lim
D3-BVH-Raquel Acherman-racherman.wixsite.commysite / Teacher: Ed Lim
M1-BVH-David Danetaras-RetroSystem.mp3 / Teacher: Ed Lim
M2-BVH-Jamal Horsley-Energy/ Teacher: Ed Lim
P2-BVH-Ariana Johnson-LovelyLaces / Teacher: Ed Lim
P4-BVH-Ariana Johnson-Creative Thoughts / Teacher: Ed Lim
Congratulations ArtsFest Winners!
ArtsFest Showcase was held at BVHS on April 9th.
Best of Show: Sean Arce. - Mrs. McGinty.
1st Place: Ariana Stratton. Finale. - Mrs. McGinty.
2nd Place: Mikayla Samson. AntelopeCanyon. - Mr. Lim.
3rd Place: Lillian Landre. Starry Night Parody. - Mr. Braunn.
Judges: Mr. Carlos Siragusa & Mr. P.J. Marquez
Drama Students Perform, Murder's in the Heir
"When Our Top 10 Wish Upon a Star..."
Honoring our Administrative Professionals!
Main Office: Libia, Claudia, Jackie, Lenette, Abigail
Attendance: Michele and Alicia
Library: Elena
ASB: Leona
Counseling: Maria and Graciela
Special Services: Terry
Learning Center: Jennifer Cordova
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
Five Tips to Help Teachers Prevent Bullying
Check out BVTV!
PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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, May 3 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
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.
Athletics
Announcements
If your son or daughter is a junior or senior and has an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, they are put on the Union Tribune all-academic team. Students received their certificates last Thursday and their names will be published in the Union Tribune soon. Check out the link below to see who made the list for our Spring season.
Also, playoffs are already around the corner, please come out and support our student athletes. Congrats to those that made the list.
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 Dept. Contact:
Jason MurphyAthletic Director
(619) 397-2000
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
Counseling Center
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.
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
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