May June 2011 PTSA Pony Express Newsletter

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Craig CollinsPrincipal

Andrea PadianEditor (Position Open)

Andrea PadianPresident

Principals MessagePrincipals MessagePrincipals MessagePrincipals MessageBy Craig CollinsTHHS Principal

[email protected]

This has been a fantastic spring season for TrabucoHills and a great way to go into the summer. Theseare just a few of the highlights.

Classified Employee of the Year! Our very ownJuan Medina was selected as the Classified Employeeof the Year. Juan is the daytime Plant Manager andhe is responsible for keeping the campus clean andfunctioning. If you had any idea of the cutbacks wehave faced this year in maintenance and facilities,you, too, would appreciate what a great job hesdone. More importantly, he does it with a smile and awonderfully positive attitude constantly going aboveand beyond what he is asked to do. We are veryproud to call him a Mustang!

Spring Sports: This has been one of the mostamazing seasons I have witnessed at any school in

nearly thirty years of education. The THHS sportsteams have achieved the following:

Baseball 1st League champions. Ranked #4 in CIFdivision, 2nd going into the playoffs and 6 th in OC.

Boys Lacrosse 1st - Clinched first league

championship in school history; went to playoffsGirls Lacrosse 1st - Clinched first leaguechampionship in school history; went to playoffs

Boys Track 2nd In league Ranked 4th in OC

Girls Track 1st 5-0 in dual meets in league.Ranked 2nd in Orange County

Boys Volleyball 1st League Champions andmade it to the semi-finals of CIF

Boys Golf 1st -Tied for league championship.

Boys Swimming 3rd

2-2 after duals; goinginto league finals

Girls Swimming 2nd 3-1 in duals; going intoleague finals

Boys Tennis 4th in Sea View League, butmade the CIF playoffs as an at large team and wontheir first round match

Softball 3rd tied for third in league, butmissed the playoffs after losing their play in game.

Volume 1 Issue 7May / June 2011

Inside this IssueInside this IssueInside this IssueInside this Issue Advocacy Actions............ ....... pg 9Principals Message continued ...... pg 2 Host a Foreign Exchange Student pg 9Pertussis Boosters NOW pg 2 2011-12 Reflections Update ... pg 10Message from Andrea ...... pg 3 Ways to Support PTSA...... pg 11Mustang Marvels .... pg 3 Grad Night Car Wash.. pg 12ASB Report ......... pg 4 PTSA Scholarships ...... pg 12Ralphs Thank you ... ... pg 5 Convention Update . .... pg 13Volunteer Opportunities ...... .. pg 5 Membership Matters ..... pg 13Teacher of the Year Dinner ....... pg 6 Taste of the Hills.. . pg 14Open PTSA Board Positions pg 7 Grad Night . .... pg 15Teacher Appreciation Luncheon .... pg 8 October 2, 2011 College Fair ... . pg 15Ways to Help Our School ... pg 9 THHS / PTSA Calendar ....... pg 17

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The way a team plays

together as a whole

determines its success.

You may have the

greatest bunch of

individual stars in the

world, but if they dont

play together, the club

wont be worth a dime.

Babe Ruth

Trabuco Hills High School PTSA Pony Express27501 Mustang Run, Mission Viejo, CA. 92691(949)768-1934

www.thhsptsa.org

Trabuco Hills High PTSASaddleback Valley Council PTAFourth District PTACalifornia State PTA

National PTA

The Pony ExpressThe Pony ExpressThe Pony ExpressThe Pony Express


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Trabuco Hills High 2010 11PTSA Board members

Andrea Padian

President

Craig Collins

Trabuco Hills High Principal

Vanessa Braaksma

Executive Vice President & VP of Membership

Brenda Hanrath, & Isha Parol *

Vice President Ways & Means

Cindy Johnson

Treasurer

Stephanie Torres

Auditor

Karyn Bower

Secretary & Communications/ Publicity

Madeline Littman

Historian

Gayathri Sivadas*

Parliamentarian

Helen Denton

Corresponding Secretary

Mike Padian, Joan Rosenberg, & Shelly Becerra*

Legislative/Advocacy Rep

Cindy Ashley

Volunteer Development

Lisa Bauer & Tim Littman

Grad Night Co-Chairs

Deb Johnson

Webmaster

Karrie Coon & Nicholas Tasato *

Reflections

Kimberly Dennis

Parent Education Chair

Tish Witkin

Arts Advocacy Chair

Heather Gennettee

Student Programs

Maegan Bower, Lexi Witkin, Blake Hanrath

Student Class Representatives

Mike Padian & Helen Denton

Mini-grant Co-Chairs

Sandra McElwee & Sean McElwee *

Special Education Chair

Kim Waters

Grant Writer

Sue Burns

Welcome Committee Chair

Kristen Smith

Outreach

Grazyna Buchowiecki

Ralphs & E-Script Chair

* Indicates this is a student board member

Principals Message (continued from page one)

Academics: For the third year in a row, Trabuco Hills High willhave the highest number of Advanced Placement (AP) test takersboth by total number and by percentage in the district. This highnumber reflects a robust honors program that is the result of greatteachers and fantastic family support.

Scholarships: Last year the numbers for THHS students receiv-ing scholarships was an outstanding $3,740,856 for athletic, cor-porate, military, and academic scholarships. This year, with theresults of the senior survey just coming in, it promises to be evenhigher.

The Arts:

The annual Ceramic Shoe Showhas just com-pleted its amazing run. If you havent seen it,it is a wonderful cross-curricular project that

combines the art of ceramics with writing skills, and the studentswrite about the shoes they chose to create.

The musical Grease will begin an exciting run from May 25-29. The students have worked very hard and would love to seeyou come out and support them, and you will get a great show fora very low price.

TheInstrumental Music department will have their end of theyear show on June 2.

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Pertussis Whooping Cough BoostersPertussis Whooping Cough BoostersPertussis Whooping Cough BoostersPertussis Whooping Cough BoostersThere is a new law with requirements regarding Pertussis orWhooping Cough immunizations that will go into effect for the2011-2012 school year. Due to the volume of students that thisnew law affects, we strongly encourage families to have their stu-dents vaccinated before the end of the current school year andpresent documentation to their students guidance staff in order toprevent any delays in enrollment for the new school year.

As a general guideline, we are requesting the following:

1. Have your student vaccinated with a pertussis (Tdap) booster.

This can be done through your private physician or at any ad-vertised pertussis clinic. *If your student was vaccinated forpertussis vaccine after age 10, this will satisfy the new lawrequirement.

2. Bring proof of vaccination to your students current schoolprior to June 1, 2011 so that the Guidance Office (at the Highschool level) can input information on your students immuni-zation record.

3. Keep your students immunization card up-to-date and in asecure place for reference, if needed.


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A Message from AndreaTrabuco Hills High PTSA [email protected]

And so I end where I began last fall, with my favoritequote, said by Warren Buffet when he was discussingour children, They are better then they think they are,and not yet what theyll grow to be.

We, the PTSA, the parents, the teachers, and even thestudents, exist to make sure every child has the abilityto dream, the opportunity, the tools and determinationto succeed and be whatever he or she wants to be...to

help them grow into happy, healthy & confident adults.How to do that now? At a time when the budget is sochallenging, money is gone, or constantly be taken orrerouted, its hard to say a lot of good things about aneducation in California. But. dont get lost in the bat-tlebe part of it. We cannot give up on our kids. Weneed to continue fighting for K-12 funding at the Statelevel-especially when school is out and the State ispassing their budget. Be heard! Were in the middle of acrisis and you have to be informed and you have to par-ticipate in the process or our kids lose again...like they

have for the last five years...with cut after cut after cut...

And if the funding doesnt come, its especially impor-tant that we all stand together - parents, teachers andstudents to keep our vision and determination

focused on the kids and education. Because even withnothing, we have wonderful teachers; even with noth-ing, we have thoughtful, concerned parents that appreciate the teachers and want the best for their children; and

even with nothing, we have talented students, whogiven encouragement, the lessons they need to know,who are valued for what they are and can be will growinto someone special. We can do this togetherweatherthe storm. With that in mind, we will succeed duringthe times ahead. Not perfectly, but if our hearts arethere, great results will follow. Magic can happen.

So, our teachers continue to smile and teach our chil-dren; our students push on to do their best and seewhere it carries them; and our parents remain steadfast

in their support of our teachers, students and PTSA.And as a PTSA , we are together and our students willdiscover themselves. They will believe and shine andgrow into something perhaps we cannot even imag-ine...a football heroMark Sanchez? An artist? Thenext Einstein? Who knows? But it can still happen.

Thanks to all of you that support PTSA and its mission.Thanks to all of you that work so hard to improve thelives of our children, and I especially thank my board,who has worked beside me this year making things happen. You are the best! Harold Hulbert said, Children

need love, especially when they dont de-serve it. Time flies in high school.Spend the summer loving your kids.

XXO, Andrea.

Mustang MarvelsMustang MarvelsMustang MarvelsMustang MarvelsChoosing a Mustang Marvel this month iseasy. But there couldnt possibly be just one.

First, Id like to thank Diane Depreta and

Vanessa Braaksma for putting together a great Teacher &Staff Appreciation Luncheon. They did an excellent joborganizing the event and putting things together that dayso everyone could grab their food easily and enjoy a sit-down meal with their friends and co-workers. I am alsothankful to Dr. Harwick, our superintendent, and SchoolBoard member, Dennis Walsh, for being at the event togreet and meet our teachers and staff. But above all, IMUST thank all the parents that brought in items for thatlunchfrom flowers to spoons and bowls to homemadesoups, salads, desserts, lunch meat trays and specialtydishes. We had an incredibly spreadnothing was spared

and everything was delicious! As well, my deepest thanksto the parents that were there that day to help with set-up,break-down and during lunch. The PTSA couldnt havedone it without any of you.

Everyone involved worked hard to make the day specialfor those that teach and influence our children everyday...And I must say, the people we need to be thankdaily true Mustang Marvels...are the teachers, admini-stration and entire staff, from secretaries to plant managersto security personnel to our library aide. Our school is em-bedded with incredible people, who everyday rememberwhy we are hereto educate and enhance the lives of thenext generation of leadersour children. Its a villagethat brings the PTSA motto to lifeevery child, onevoice.

Thank you all for supporting our PTSA and staff withyour donations and help. Go Mustangs! Go Blue!

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March, 2011, Volume 1, Issue 5 page 4

May / June, 2011, Volume 1, Issue 7 page 4

ASB in Action!ASB in Action!ASB in Action!ASB in Action!By Aiko Mackus, Senior Class presidentJunior Class President, Monica Ukah, Sopho-more Class President, Henry Yin, FreshmanClass President, Megan Mondt

Elected & Appointed ResultsElected & Appointed ResultsElected & Appointed ResultsElected & Appointed Results

ASB 2011ASB 2011ASB 2011ASB 2011----2012201220122012

The yearly elections have recently come to their con-clusion. The ASB officers of President, Treasurer,Secretary, Vice President, and the class presidentsmade speeches for the announcements. They are:

Elected Positions Bryce Kelley, ASB President Natalie CaporuscioVice President Henry Yin won - Treasurer Monica UkahSecretary Caleb CastellawSenior Class President Alexis DrakodadisJunior Class President

Sophomore Class Presidents (Tie) Natsha Behnam & Megan Mondt Steven Garland, Commission of Athletics Makayla Wells, Commissioner of Publicity

Appointed Positions Social Events: Karil Thompson & Haley Davis Pep & Spirit: Dani Payne & Alyza Rathor ASB Representative: Montana Kleppe &

Mezu Ukah Video: Bryce Paul & Brian Huh Representative to the Board: Emma Penrod Commissioner of Clubs: Katie Elicker Got Spirit Commissioner: AJ Borland Senior Class Commissioner: Brooke Kather Senior Class Spirit: Zach Stamford

Junior Class Commissioner: Alexa Simonton Junior Class Spirit: Miles Todd Sophomore Class Commissioner: Jordan Levy Sophomore Class Spirit: Lindsay Logsdon.

Go ASB!!!

Showdown of the Grade LevelsShowdown of the Grade LevelsShowdown of the Grade LevelsShowdown of the Grade Levels

Who will Come Out the Victor?Excitement, spirit, and determination was seen through thesea of crowns at this yearsShowdown of the Grade Levelsassembly where each grade level received their crowns dur-ing their fourth period class. The crowns were a part of theMedieval Times theme where the actual Medieval TimesDinner & Tournamentcame to our school with real, liveknights. The assembly was planned and put together byNatalie Caporuscio, Commissioner of Publicity, twomonths before she had to find a theme and determined itwould be Medieval Times.

The crowns were a great treat and all students enjoyedwearing them, which coordinated according to their GotSpirit? shirts. The intensity of the showdown took placeduring the assembly when the Juniors were in the lead, fol-lowed by the Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshman. Withthree gamescatapult, chariot race, and capture the ratthe Juniors and Seniors were fighting for the title ofWinner!

With entertainment from Male Cheerconsisting ofyouguessed itmales from the Senior Class, the Hip hop Club,the Blue Man Group (made up of four talented seniors,)and Medieval Times with knights for each grade, the as-sembly was even better. With an intense and interestingtwist, the Seniors took the lead in the last game and tookthe title ofChampion. Go Grade Levels! Go Seniors!

If your actions inspire others to dream

more, learn more, do more and become

more, you are a leader.

John Quincy Adams


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Trabuco Hills High

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!Thanks to all the families who have joined the Ralphs and eScrip programs this school year and helped thePTSA raise over six thousand dollars for our school so far this year. (The year ends August 31, 2011) With-out support from 85 families participating in the eScrip program, and 151 families participating in theRalphs program, this would not have been possible. Imagine what we could do if more families did thesame! Your help is greatly appreciated and PTSA board hopes that your support will continue in the future.

It is never too late to be a part of these successful fund raising programs. Anyone interested in participatingin these programs should visit our website, www.thhsptsa.org and follow the links to join and become apartner with PTSA. (Or see instructions on page 16 in this newsletter) In doing so, you will help fund stu-dent programs, classroom and teacher mini-grants and much more, You may also contact us directly to jointhese community support programs.

Remember on September 1st, each year, participants must renew their annual support in the Ralphs Commu-nity Contribution Program. You must also renew your eScript participation each year during their grace pe-riod8/1-11 through 10/31/11.These programs dont cost anything and dont affect your regular Ralphs clubcard rewards. It is free money to our school. Encourage your relatives, friends and neighbors to join as welland support our school. As you can see, doing so can really help our school and make a difference.

Once again, thank you very much and please continue to support our school.

Grazyna Buchowiecki, PTSA Ralphs & eScript Program Chair

Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer OpportunitiesBy Cindy AshleyPTSA Volunteer [email protected]

There are only a few more chances to volunteer thisyear. Please e-mail me at [email protected] if youare interested in any of these opportunities.

Saturday, June 4th

7:30pm. Prom at the Grove in Ana-heim. We need 15 adults to help with checking in stu-dents. Most parents can leave after check-in.

Tuesday, June 7th 10:45am -1:00pm. CIF (Sports)Luncheon in the MPR. We need 4 parents to help setupand serve.

Monday, June 20th 9am. Cap and gown distribution inthe stadium. We need 8 parents.

Please be on the lookout for volunteer requests in Au-gust to help with Registration! We need over 20 par-ents a day and it really is fun.

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who have

responded to my e-mails all year. High school goes s

fast and the opportunity to have a small window intoyour childs school life is something you dont want tlet slip by! Have a wonderful summer.

(PTSA) Parent, Teacher and Student Board(PTSA) Parent, Teacher and Student Board(PTSA) Parent, Teacher and Student Board(PTSA) Parent, Teacher and Student BoardPositions for the 2011Positions for the 2011Positions for the 2011Positions for the 2011----2012 School Year2012 School Year2012 School Year2012 School Year

Needed !!! Interested? See details on pageNeeded !!! Interested? See details on pageNeeded !!! Interested? See details on pageNeeded !!! Interested? See details on page

Parent Volunteers NeedeParent Volunteers NeedeParent Volunteers NeedeParent Volunteers NeedeGrad NightGrad NightGrad NightGrad NightJune 21, 20June 21, 201June 21, 20June 21, 201

You dont have to be a senior parentbut we need helpfor a short time or all night:

*Set Up 7-8:30 PM *Break Down 9:30-11:00 PM*Chaperones 9:30-10 PM until 5:30 AM (June 22nd*Check-in 8:30-10:30 PM* Help Table 8-10 PM*Security Pat Down (Women Needed) 8:45-10:30 P*Photographers 8:30-10:30 PM, and 11 PM - 5 AMshifts * Download photos from event for kids to seEmail: [email protected] info or to help


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A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Brooks Adams

A mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The greatteacher inspires. William Arthur Ward

May / June 2011, Volume 1, Issue 7 page

Teacher of the Year DinnerTeacher of the Year DinnerTeacher of the Year DinnerTeacher of the Year DinnerCongratulations Tom HamiltonCongratulations Tom HamiltonCongratulations Tom HamiltonCongratulations Tom Hamilton ----Trabuco Hills Superstar!Trabuco Hills Superstar!Trabuco Hills Superstar!Trabuco Hills Superstar!Tom Hamilton was voted Teacher of the Yearby his peers andwas recognized as such during a district wide award ceremony at

the Marriott in Dana Point. The PTSA provided a table at thedinner so he was able to bring his beautiful wife, friends, andcolleagues. Top teachers from all schools were presented with acertificate and a special honorary trophy individually producedin Africa just for this event.

It was a great evening and during the ceremony, Mr. Hamiltonshared one of his favorite teaching moment. Knowing that myprevious students appreciate what they have learned from memeans a lot to me. College students tell me they are the oneswho can answer questions proffered by their professors and the

ones that set the curves. My earlier career was in sales where

monetary compensation was more. But the affection and grati-tude of my students when they are accepted into major collegesand graduate to become successful, has more personal meaningthan the commissions from my years of selling. Last year sev-

eral of my students bought me a tie which they all signed andthanked me for teaching. Networks that I have designed andsold can be found all over the world, but I know that this will bemultiplied many times by the accomplishments of my stu-dents. The greatest contribution I have made to our civilization

is yet to come and will be made by those I have taught.

He describes his teaching philosophy in the following way,

Teaching is like sales. I am selling information and if I am notentertaining and prepared, my customers (students) will not buy

what I am selling. If I am not someone that they respect or if Iam caught bluffing, they will not find value in what I am saying.

It doesnt mater what you are teaching, it is how you teach yourstudents and your knowledge of the subject. If you are re-spected, entertaining and knowledgeable, they will buy what you

are selling. They will learn.

And they have! This year Mr. Hamilton received another awardfrom the University of California, Irvinefrom a past studentwho made the Deans List his first semester and is close to the

top of his classit was the Most Influential Teacher award.And Mr. Hamilton was extremely honored.

Congratulations Mr. Hamilton! Job well done! You will bemissed very much next year. Happy retirement!

Tom accepts his awards with Craig Collins and dineswith his wife & guests at the Teacher of the Year Dinner


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2011201120112011----2012 THHS2012 THHS2012 THHS2012 THHSPTSA Board PositionsPTSA Board PositionsPTSA Board PositionsPTSA Board Positions

We are looking for committed volunteerto be on our 2011-12 PTSA Board. Ifyou are interested in helping and attend-ing our meetings, or would like moreinformation, please email AndreaPadian, at [email protected] . If youwould like to limit your role to helpingon a committee, please let Andrea knowthat as well. Thanks for your interest andsupport of our students and school.

Teacher Rep (teacher only) Corresponding Secretary

Special Education Chair Hospitality Chair Teacher Appreciation Co-Chair Volunteer Development Legislative Reps/Advocacy Newsletter Editor/Layout Parent Education Student Programs Scholarships Mini-Grants Publicity/News Releases

Drug and Alcohol Programs/RedRibbon Week Reflection Chair and co-chairs for

Visual Arts, Photography, LiteratureDance Choreography, Music andVideo/Film Production

Discount Card Program Welcome Committee Chair Round UP College Fair Co-Chair Health Advocate

Outreach Grant Writers Restaurant Night Chair

Fall Committees:

*Registration Packet Assembly*Round Up *Reflections*College Fair *2012 Taste of the Hills* 2012 Grad Night *Mini-grants*Welcome Back Breakfast or Lunch*Scholarships *Student Leadership Da*Challenge Day *Hospitality

Student Board PositionsStudent Board PositionsStudent Board PositionsStudent Board PositionsAs a PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) we encourage ourstudents to get involved, too. You must be a PTSA member to applyand be available to attend most meetings. We have the following Stu-

dent leadership and co-chair positions available:

Student Reps for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Classes(4 student positions only)

Student Co-chair positions:Advocacy PublicityGrad Night Student Volunteer CoordinationMembership NewsletterWays & Means Drug & Alcohol ProgramsSpecial Ed Student ProgramsMini-grant Committee Campus BeautificationStudent Programs Student Leadership Day

Email Andrea at [email protected] if you are interested in applying

for any of these positions or have questions. Go Mustangs!

Free Food? I must be dreaming!Free Food? I must be dreaming!Free Food? I must be dreaming!Free Food? I must be dreaming!Students Clean Up after Teacher LuncheonStudents Clean Up after Teacher LuncheonStudents Clean Up after Teacher LuncheonStudents Clean Up after Teacher Luncheon


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May / June 2011, Volume 1, Issue 7 page

PTSA Hosts Annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation LuncheoPTSA Hosts Annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation LuncheoPTSA Hosts Annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation LuncheoPTSA Hosts Annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheo

The PTSA hosted the Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunchin May and with the help of many volunteers and food do-nations by school families, it was a wonderful lunchFitfor royalty! as one teacher wrote in her thank you. Also onhand were greeters, Dr. Clint Harwick, SVUSD Superinten-dent, and Dennis Walsh, SVUSD School Board member.The beautiful bouquets were raffled off at the end, alongwith several PTSA Community Discount cards, gift cardsand a Car Raffle ticket! It was short but sweet. Thanks toall the teachers and staff that make this school exceptional!

Gotta love our wonderfulGotta love our wonderfulGotta love our wonderfulGotta love our wonderfulvolunteers! Thank youvolunteers! Thank youvolunteers! Thank youvolunteers! Thank you

ALL!ALL!ALL!ALL!


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The State remains in a budget crisis and the impact on edu-cation for next year and beyond is still, unfortunately, any-bodys guess. The California PTA continues to support theGovernors efforts to approve a balanced approach to theproblem that includes budget cuts, plus an extension ofsome revenues. The PTA supports putting this issue to avote.

The Governors May Revision proposal now includes the$3 billion educational guarantee for K-12th as promised inProp 98 , which was originally omitted from his Januaryproposal. This money would come from higher than antici-pated state revenues. But, a final budget is far from a surething. Even with the potential $3 billion increase, it is stillbelow the 2004-2005 funding level, and this increase repre-sents payment of funds already owed to education, not ad-ditional funding. Per pupil funding will be approximately$19/ADA (average daily attendance) less than 2010-2011.

While this latest proposal is an important step in recoveringfrom the more than $18 billion in cuts over the last threeyears, the desired tax extensions require a two-thirds voteof both houses. The Governor continues to insist that thetax extensions be approved by the voters, but an election is

uncertain. If the tax extensions are not approved, therecould be an instantaneous total reduction of up to $5 billionfor K-12 education.

Per usual, the States inability to prepare a budget in atimely manner will negatively impact SVUSD. School dis-tricts must submit balanced budgets by June 30, and whilethe Legislature is supposed to approve a budget by June 15,recently this date has not been met. As a result, schoolsmust be prepared to budget on the basis of a worst-casescenario, and to obtain loans to keep the doors open whilethe State muddles its way to some sort of resolution.

The prognosis for future years is no better. Upper educa-tion is taking an even bigger hit with larger potential cutslooming in 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. The PTA will con-tinue to analyze the budget proposals and will keep youinformed. In the meantime, please continue to stay en-gaged and speak up for our children. For more informa-tion, visit the California PTA website at www.capta.org,sign up for the Legislative Alerts, and visit the PTAsCut$ Hurt Kids Facebook page.

Advocacy ActionsAdvocacy ActionsAdvocacy ActionsAdvocacy ActionsMike PadianTHHS PTSA Legislative [email protected]

Be a Host Family for a Foreign Exchange Student Next YearBe a Host Family for a Foreign Exchange Student Next YearBe a Host Family for a Foreign Exchange Student Next YearBe a Host Family for a Foreign Exchange Student Next Year

The CETUSA (Council for Education Travel USA,) a non-profit international student exchange organizationis lookingfor fabulous, fun and adventure-loving families to host Trabuco High School international exchange students. The highseason for interviewing families is now, before the schools administrative summer breakand summer will be here be-fore we know itso if youre interested in hosting a student, please let them know now!

Students arrive in August excited to attend an American high school for an academic semester or year. They come withtheir own insurance and spending money, and should live with a family as a family member during their time here.

The value to our own children is huge in many ways. Not only in terms of the day-to-day interactions that subtly buildcommunity and global awareness and curiosity, but it also looks great on our own students college application to in-clude that they hosted a foreign exchange student. Colleges like to see diversity and well-rounded backgrounds that in-clude a sense of civic involvement, volunteerism and cultural awareness. Families that have hosted students before loveit and you will work together with many other host families in the area.

To date there are over 350 students from 23 countries eagerly awaiting news of their fabulous American host family.Here are a few: Marlon from Germany, age 16. He enjoys teaching tennis, loves golf, basketball & cooking. He hopes to be a pilot. Worayut from Thailand, age 15. He loves classical music, plays the violin, and enjoys basketball and NASCAR. One

of his dreams is to travel the world.

Janina from Germany, age 15. She loves photography, cooking and tennis; she hopes to become a surgeon. Hyun from South Korea, age 15. She loves fishing and attending sports events, and volunteers delivering food to the

elderly. She think that traveling is the best way to get a great perspective and have an open heart to others."

For more information contact Lenora Demiashkina, Community Coordinator for CETUSD at 949-636-1986 or email herat [email protected]. View their website at www.setusa.org


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Reflections 2011Reflections 2011Reflections 2011Reflections 2011----2012201220122012DIVERSITY ISDIVERSITY ISDIVERSITY ISDIVERSITY ISBy Karrie Coon,Reflections [email protected]

The goal of the National Reflections Program is student participation and appreciation of the arts. It is spon-sored by our PTSA and open to all students at our school. Projects are due Tuesday, October 11, in the

Quad area by attendance, before schoolso start working on your entry this summer. No late entries areaccepted, but some special arrangements can be made a head of time if you are unable to drop off your entry atthat time by emailing [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. Wedlove to see all our talented students enter this competition. Entries are judged first at THHS to determine thetop winners in each area. Then, those move on for SVUSD judging along with other school district winners

(LHHS.) Those winning entries then move on to the state for judging and the big winners there will go to theNational Level. There are awards and certificates all along the way if you continue to take 1st place.

The Reflections theme for 2011-12 is Diversity is More than half of the judges scoring is based on yourinterpretation of the theme, so think carefully about how to reflect the theme in your project. The entry shouldbe the students work alone...no collaboration or group projects. There is a strict set of rules for each categoryand the following website will detail them all, along with submittal requirements and examples of previousState winning entries in each area. The website will also have a Reflection packet with more information anda student entry form that must accompany every entry when submitted. Fill it out completely and dont for-get signatures (both parent and student) or artist statements if required. Go tohttp://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm. On the right side of the page under English of Espa-

nol, youll find the Reflections Packet. Or go directly to Categories, click the area(s) you are interested in, andget the full set of rules for that specific category. You can also find Reflections information on the PTA web-site, www.thhsptsa.org. Pay close attention to all the official rules, including submittal requirements whenplanning your project so it is not disqualified the day they are due. Below is a very brief description of catego-ries in which student may submit entries. The site will probably still list last years theme, but the rules will bethe same for this years theme. Students may enter all or one of the six areas as many times as desired:

Literature: Must not exceed 2000 words. Paper size not to exceed 8 1/2 x 11 inches

Musical Composition: Not to exceed 5 minutes

Photography: Not to exceed 11 x 14 inches, including mat. Photos must be taken by student

Visual Arts: Must be flatno thicker than 3/8 inch, not to exceed 24 x 30 inchesVideo/Film Production: Not to exceed 5 minutes. Story, editing, filming must all be done by student,who may appear in the film if using a tripod. Actors are okay...animation is okay, too.

Dance Choreography: May not exceed 3 minutes. No more than 3 dancer, which may or may not includethe choreographer.

All students will compete in one age categorySeniors (9th 12th grades)

BE CREATIVE, HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK! START THIS SUMMER WHEN YOU HAVE TIME!

Questions? Email Andrea at [email protected] with subject title2011-12 Reflections



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CAR RAFFLE: PURCHASE a raffle ticket for only$50 & you could win a new 2011 Toyota Corolla!Only 600 will be sold! Raffle to be held June 11th,at the Taste of the Hills event at our school. Pro-ceeds support all students and staff at THHS! Tick-ets available at the school office from Debi Hope, or

contact Brenda Hanrath [email protected]

DONATION BIN: NEW!!! We now have a dona-tion bin in conjunction with Community ofChange. Please donate your old clothing, towels,blankets, sheets, rags, purses and shoes! All textilesaccepted. PTSA receives a percentage back forevery 50 pounds of donations collected. The bin is

located on the Santa Margarita Pkwy side of theschool, on the road that leads to the front of theschool. Just pull up to the bin & drop off your

goods. Thank you!

SCREAMIN DAILY DEALS: NEW!!! Want toget a great deal on food, entertainment, massages,hair care and more?? Check out Screaming DailyDeals!! You will get about 3 daily deals per dayfrom local businesses. Purchase your deal, print thecoupon and enjoy savings up to 70%! Sign up onthe PTSA website, or www.screamindailydeals.com

and choose THHSPTSA as your school to support!!

KEY TO SAFE DRIVING: NEW!!! Protect your

teen from texting & talking on their cell phones whiledriving! It does allow your teen access to 911 andparents in case of an emergency. The device is $95.00

and can be purchased from the PTSA website.

ITALIAN ICE: Sold every Tuesday from 2pm to4pm in front of the school. Cost is $3.00 per cup andsupports PTSA. Yummy, too! Also at the gradua-

tion ceremony June 21, starting at 4 PM.

RECYCLING: Drop your used printer cartridges,laptops, digital cameras, & cell phonebroken or

otherwise in the office recycle box.RALPHS & E-SCRIPT: Go to the PTSA website atwww.thhsptsa.org and sign up your Ralphs Club Cardor Vons/Pavilions card with the Ralphs CommunityContribution Program or EScript program. Its easyand a percentage of all your purchases will go back to

the school/PTSA.

SIMONS AUTO BODY, INC: Owner, Geza Simonwill donate 10% back to our PTSA for all collision ormechanical repairs performed in house. 23441 Com-

merce Center Dr. #G, Laguna Hills 949-951-5265

Eat Out, Help the School!Eat Out, Help the School!Eat Out, Help the School!Eat Out, Help the School!

ATTENTION all Mustang families and faculty! June isour LAST CHANCE this school year to raise funds forneeded classroom supplies. JUNE RESTAURANT

WEEKis just around the cornerdine in or out at anyone of the wonderful (10) participating restaurants below

from June 1st-7th (WednesdayTuesday) and the THHSPTSA will receive 15-20% of those proceeds donated backto our school! So, make sure you stop by for lunch or din-ner, hand your server a flyer, and enjoy a great meal out.

What better reason not to cook! Visit www.thhsptsa.organd click on Restaurant Week for more information andto print flyers.

A SPECIAL THANKS goes out to all the families and fac-ulty who supported Restaurant Week this school yearGO

BLUE!

Wednesday: Oggis Pizza, 23641Via Linda, MV (off Alicia across frombaseball fields) or Red Robin Gour-met Burgers, Foothill Ranch, near

Walmart.

Thursday: Claim Jumper, MissionViejo in Henrys Shopping Center or Phillys Best, RSM inthe Lowes shopping center.

Friday: Baja Fresh, RSM, next to Kohls, or Del Taco,Foothill Ranch (near Target).

Monday: Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse, 20782 TrabucoOaks Rd, Trabuco Canyon. AND Mimis Caf, 22651 LakeForest Dr., Lake Forest

Tuesday: Peppinos, Foothill Ranch in food court nearmovie theatre. Pick Up Stix, RSM by Lowes and Mission

Viejo (Trabuco and Alicia near Mobil).

By Karyn Bower,PTSA Secretary & Restaurant Night [email protected]

How Can YOU Help Support Our PTSA, Students & Teachers?How Can YOU Help Support Our PTSA, Students & Teachers?How Can YOU Help Support Our PTSA, Students & Teachers?How Can YOU Help Support Our PTSA, Students & Teachers?


*And a special thank you as well to Karyn Bower, our Restaurant Week Chair, for organizing these fund raising

events all year in an effort to be sure our classrooms have their needed supplies. As an outgoing senior parent, she

will be missed!


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Grad Night Car Wash Fund RaiserGrad Night Car Wash Fund RaiserGrad Night Car Wash Fund RaiserGrad Night Car Wash Fund Raiserat RSM Toyotaat RSM Toyotaat RSM Toyotaat RSM ToyotaNice Job!Nice Job!Nice Job!Nice Job!

Soon-to-be-grads, honor students and parents were ready toget down and dirty washing cars at RSM Penske Toyota in aneffort to raise funds to help students pay for their grad nighttickets. The cars and tips were flowing, including nice ges-tures by passing cars that included tips with no wash at all andanother who pulled over and simply bought pizza for all thekids working. Twelve kids were on hand to helpthank youall!. And many thanks to Debbie Bletz, and Dave and ShawynLutch for organizing the event, and to Nicholas Tasato forgetting student volunteers. In less than four hours, almost$600 was raised! If you would like to help other seniors pay

for their Grad Night tickets, we are also selling car wash tick-ets donated by RSM Ford for $10-15. These do expire in Oc-tober, but are good for a wash, dry and vacuum. Email An-drea at [email protected] if you would like to help a studentby purchasing one of these tickets. Thanks and go Mustangs!

PTSA Senior Scholarships Due Soon! Apply NOW!PTSA Senior Scholarships Due Soon! Apply NOW!PTSA Senior Scholarships Due Soon! Apply NOW!PTSA Senior Scholarships Due Soon! Apply NOW!PTSA Senior Scholarships are available now for students interested in continuing their education. But dead-lines are looming! The PTSA is offering four $500 scholarships this year, but you must be a PTSA member to

qualify and you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.Two are Service Scholarships - This would include work with the PTSA, and in other community or schoolrelated service programs.

We are also offering one Arts/or Creative Scholarship for students that will continue their studies in music, art,photography, drama, dance/choreography, literature, or video/film production.

The last is a scholarship for financial hardship and those applying for it will work directly with the guidancedepartment to apply.

Go to the career center for more information. But don't wait! Applications are due May 31 and all involve es-says. Go Blue! For more information you can also contact Vanessa Braaksma at [email protected]


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SVUSD Board ofSVUSD Board ofSVUSD Board ofSVUSD Board ofEducation MeetingEducation MeetingEducation MeetingEducation Meeting

June 14th, June 28 (approveJune 14th, June 28 (approveJune 14th, June 28 (approveJune 14th, June 28 (approvebudget) & July 12thbudget) & July 12thbudget) & July 12thbudget) & July 12th

6:15 PM6:15 PM6:15 PM6:15 PM

SVUSD Board RoomSVUSD Board RoomSVUSD Board RoomSVUSD Board Room

page 13Trabuco Hills High PTSA Pony Express

MembershipMembershipMembershipMembershipMattersMattersMattersMattersBy Rachel WardBoard-Elect VP [email protected]

Dont miss the lastDont miss the lastDont miss the lastDont miss the last

THHS PTSATHHS PTSATHHS PTSATHHS PTSAMeeting this yearMeeting this yearMeeting this yearMeeting this year

June 6, 2011June 6, 2011June 6, 2011June 6, 2011Monday @ 7 PMMonday @ 7 PMMonday @ 7 PMMonday @ 7 PM

THHS LibraryTHHS LibraryTHHS LibraryTHHS Library

* Meet our HonoraryService Award Winner

A big thank you to all families that have joined the PTSA this year.Your membership is a voice not only for the students at Trabuco HillsHigh School, but for all children nationwide. We are the largest childadvocacy group in the state and nation. As a matter of fact, theFourth District PTA, of which we are a part, is the largest PTA/PTSAin in the world. PTA/PTSAs focus on what students need to be suc-cessful in learning, including nutrition, health, and wellbeing.

Our PTSA supports all the students of Trabuco Hills and we haveprovided scholarships to graduating seniors and mini-grants to teach-ers and classrooms, participated in the National PTA Reflections Pro-gram, held anti-drug and drinking assemblies and Parent EducationClasses. We are hoping to increase our membership next year and weask each member to please join again, and encourage your friends,family and neighbors to do the same when they receive their registra-tion packet for the upcoming year.

Convention HighlightsConvention HighlightsConvention HighlightsConvention HighlightsTwo full time and two part time delegates attended this years PTA Convention in Long Beach, AndreaPadian, PTSA President, Vanessa Braaksma, PTSA Vice-president, Rachel Ward, incoming Membership

Vice-president and Deb Johnson, PTSA webmaster. They attended classes that covered everything frommembership and bullying, to writing grants, website design and helping foster kids. It was a great conventionand both resolutions passed; the first to encourage all schools to train and provide school sites with defibril-lators (which THHS already has on site), and the second to support legislation for recruitment, innovativetraining and professional development for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educators,and to encourage the integration of STEM into everyday activities, and to further increase awareness of theopportunities available to students educated in STEM careers.

INeedAPencil.comJason Shah, founder of the online education web-site,INeedAPencil.com & soon to be Harvardgrad, saw a need to help academically disadvan-

taged students. He wanted to level the playingfield for college admissions among students fromdifferent socioeconomic backgrounds and set upa free website to help students do better on theirSAT tests. Since it started, Jason has helped over35,000 people across the world by achieving anaverage 202 point score increase in their SATtesting. Check out the site and see how it canhelp you.

Believing & Achieving the College DreamThe University of Berkleys Center for EducationalPartnerships Deputy Director, Gail Kaufman, and Part-nership Coordinator, Claudia Morales, led a work shop

on helping kids believe in the college dream as early askindergarten, &to realizing and achieving those dreamsafter high school. With a website detailing things teach-ers at every level can incorporate into their classroomand homework assignments, to self run workshops forparents and students, its a website worth visiting. Italso has all the info youll need as a high school stu-dent, to get into college. Visit http://cep.berkeley.edu/and http://collegetools.berkeley.edu/to learn more.

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Taste of the HillsTaste of the HillsTaste of the HillsTaste of the HillsJune 11, 4June 11, 4June 11, 4June 11, 4----8 PM8 PM8 PM8 PMBy Brenda Hanrath

PTSA VP Ways & [email protected]

Taste of the HillsTaste of the HillsTaste of the HillsTaste of the HillsVolunteer NeedsVolunteer NeedsVolunteer NeedsVolunteer Needs

Adults and Student Help Needed! PLUS a

great way to earn community service hours

for students. Set up and break down (sporting teams?) Ticket sales and Will Call Pick up Drink Sales Adults to monitor each station Silent Auction area Car Raffle area Entertainment help Volunteer Coordination's Recycling & Trash Patrol Security Restaurant Runners (must have a car) Volunteer Coordinator Publicity Committee members - We need you!Email Andrea at [email protected] or [email protected]


My thanks to everyone that has helped support ourPTSA, students and school throughout the year by par-ticipating in our fund raising efforts. We would not beable to do the things we want to do, or hope to do, with-out your help.

We have one more BIG fund raiser planned that youWILL NOT want to miss. It will be our first, but hope-fully not our last, Taste of the Hills event, in conjunc-

tion with the highly anticipated car raffle drawing for a NEW 2011 Toyota Corolla LEany color! You canbuy tickets for the raffle now at the front office fromDebi Hope or at the event, but that evening, purchaseswill be cash only. Or email [email protected].

There will be a lot to do there and we hope you will alljoin us with your family, neighbors, friends and col-leagues. It should be fun for all ages and all students areencourage to come, too. Please spread the word, so thisevent will be a spectacular success. It will be held on

Saturday, June 11th from 4-8 PM at the school in theentire Quad area of the campus. Entry is free, as isparking. Food and Drink (no alcohol will be served)coupons will range from $1-5. You may purchase food& drink tickets the week before for pick up at the WillCall booth at the event that day or buy them that day atthe ticket booth. Look for discounted preorder ticketforms June 1st.. (12 tickets for $10/25 for $20)

Tastes to tantalize your palette from: (so far as of thispublication date) YUMMY! Chilis, Einsteins, Rudys, Selmas, Hannahs, Nothing

Bundt Cakes, Elephant Bar, Claim Jumper, Milos,Piccolino, Olamendi, Outback, House of Kabobs

Enjoy entertainment from: The Dealers (as seen at Coach House, House of

Blues and Downtown Disney, THHS Alumni Kalyn and Kendal Paris, THHS Super Stars Hip Hop, Line Dancers, Irish Dancers, OC Clowns Face Painting, Balloon hats

Silent AuctionLook for a current list of items avail-able in the daily announcements before the event. We

still need donations and baskets for the silent auction,if you have anything youd like to donate, please writChristine at [email protected] . All proceeds fromthis event and auction will benefit the PTSA which su

ports all students, teachers and our school in general.Hot item: Autographed Jason Beiber guitar!

If you like shopping, (and who doesnt?) we will hav

Vendors: Incredible Edibles, Stella & Dot (Jewelry) , Kika

Paprika (Womens Organic Clothing), Scentsy,Avon, Miche Bags, Gurrlie Girl, Mary Kay, SheeGals, Blessings Unlimited, Tupperware, BistroBlends of Napa Valley, Monas Tasty Treats(Baklava), Frosting on Top, Pampered Chef, aTravel Specialist and MORE! Shop till you drop!

Donations NeededDonations NeededDonations NeededDonations Needed Cases of Water and Beverages to sell at event Baskets, wrap, ribbons for silent auction items Silent Auction Baskets or items, donationsthink

time shares, concerts, gift cards, services, themeparks, spa treatments, golf, sport events, adventure

*All proceeds help the school and are tax deductibleEmail Christine [email protected] info


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SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATETHHS College FairTHHS College FairTHHS College FairTHHS College FairOctober 3, 2011October 3, 2011October 3, 2011October 3, 2011

Trabuco Hills is scheduled to host its first college fair in severalyears this coming October 3,2011. All of the high schools in theSaddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) will partici-pate and well be inviting the students at the Capo and Irvine

School Districts as well. For those of you not familiar with theconcept, college fairs are a wonderful opportunity to meet repre-sentatives from colleges and universities, large and small, publicand private, from around the country.

There are lots of options available to college bound seniors, andwith the challenges confronting the UC and Cal State systems,out of state options are all the more viable.

We will need volunteers to assist with the planning and staging ofthe event. If interested, please contact Chris Burns [email protected].

You have brains in your head. You

have feet in your shoes. You can steer

yourself in any direction you choose.

Youre on your own. And you know

what you know. You are the guy wholl

decide where to go. Dr. Suess

I hope your dreams take you...to the

corners of your smiles, to the highest of

your hopes, to the windows of your op-

portunities, and to the most special

places you heart has ever known.

Unknown Author

Do not go where the path may lead;

go instead where there is no path and

leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Success is the ability to go from one

failure to another with no loss of en-

thusiasm. Winston Churchill

Grad Night 2011Grad Night 2011Grad Night 2011Grad Night 2011Payments: $175 until the end of May, $190 June 1st (after May 31st, space will be limited to spaceleft on the busesDont wait! Save $$$ - Cash ONLY! Drop payments off at the Student Store or atthe Grad Night table on Fridays during snack or mail to the school Attention PTSA Grad Night.

Are you going? Please verify that you are on the fully paid list and going if you think you have already paid. We havechecks from 3 families with no paperwork and no students with the last name on the check attending our school. You cancheck the list of attendees, paid in full, or paid in full with missing paperwork on the Grad Night bulletin board in building100 to find your name. You can also check the lists at the Grad Night table on Fridays at snack.

What can we bring that evening? You should bring a jacket and a beach towel. You must bring your student ID. You canbring a few personal items in a small zip lock baggie, which will be searched, along with a pat down for all students board-ing the buses. Cell phones are allowed at Grad Night, but NOT at Graduation! If you go to the ceremony with a cell phone,it will taken from you and then the nightmare begins. No drugs, alcohols, or tobacco products.

Bus Assignments: You may sign up for your buses now. During snack each day until the end of May, go to the GradNight table by the ASB Room and Student Store to sign up with your friends for specific buses. You cannot sign up if youare not paid in full and you can NOT hold space.

Time Line: You may change clothes in the gym after the Graduation ceremony. You should also use the bathrooms atthat time. Buses leave at 10:30 PM but wont arrive at the party until close to 11 PM. Once youve checked in at school,you will not be allowed to leave the area. We will also have a staged photo area for quick photos with friends before gradsgo through check in. Check-in will begin at the tennis courts at 9 PM. DJ, Mike Perry, will provide entertainment duringcheck-in, but if anyone is dancing, keep it clean! There will be a Help table as you arrive. Otherwise, locate the coloredposters listing names and bus assignments to find out what bus color group you are in. There will be no bus changes thatevening. Go to that same colored check-in table. Once checked in, you will be moved to a separated area where prior toboarding buses, all students will be searched. Again, no drugs, no alcohol or tobacco products, no knives of any size orweapons are allowed. Dinners will be provided soon after buses arrive at our destination. Photos will be taken throughoutthe evening with a special site set up to view them all and tag your friends after the event. Returning buses will board at 5AM following breakfast. All grads will be dropped at the school between 5:15-6 AM for pick up. Have a blast!


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Taste of the

Hills

Entertainment

With the sounds of

*DJ, Kevin Luprado,

*Kalyn & Kendall

Paris (THHS Song birds)

*The Dealers (THHS

Alumni, seen at the Coach

House, House of Blues, &

Downtown Disney)

Sign up or renew your participation in Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions

Value Customer Community Support Programs

ITS EASY! ITS FREE! ITS POWERFUL!

www.ralphs.com

Org. Number

92164

Or

Name: Trabuco Hills

High School PTSA

Register your grocery club card(s) and the rest is done by

Ralphs and eScrip. The instruction for how to sign up

for these great fundraising opportunities are posted at

http://www.thhsptsa.org. Click on Ralphs Club Card In-

structions. The icon for each program on the above men-

tioned website will lead you directly to a Sign-In screen

for that particular program. Then just follow the prompts

and use the group/organization numbers from this ad.

Even if you sign up for these fundraisers in the past, youHAVE

to renew your participation every year.

The Ralphs program runs from September 1 to August 31.

eScrip (Vons/Pavilions) program runs from Aug. 1 to July 31.*

DONT WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW.

LET OUR SCHOOL EARN MONEY TOO.

www.eScrip.com

Group ID

10482514

Or

Group Name:

Trabuco Hills PTSA

Coffee with the PrincipalCoffee with the PrincipalCoffee with the PrincipalCoffee with the Principal Brought to you by the PTSA

June 14thJune 14thJune 14thJune 14th

*Meet in Building 500 conference room between 7:30-9 AM. Starbucks and the PTSA will supply coffee & atreat. Open discussions about anything on your mind.


RAFFLE 2011RAFFLE 2011RAFFLE 2011RAFFLE 2011Toyota Corolla LEToyota Corolla LEToyota Corolla LEToyota Corolla LE

AnyAnyAnyAny CCCCoooolllloooorrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only $50Only $50Only $50Only $50no more than 600

tickets will be sold(350 Sold Now Great Odds!)

Drawing will be held at the

Taste of the HillsJune 11, 2011June 11, 2011June 11, 2011June 11, 2011

4-8 PM

Purchase Tickets at the schoolfront office or at the Taste of the

Hills event cash only at event.Benefits the THHS PTSA

PTSA PresentsPTSA PresentsPTSA PresentsPTSA PresentsA Taste of the HillsA Taste of the HillsA Taste of the HillsA Taste of the Hills

at Trabuco Hills High School at Trabuco Hills High School at Trabuco Hills High School at Trabuco Hills High SchoolJune 11, 2011June 11, 2011June 11, 2011June 11, 2011

44448 pm8 pm8 pm8 pm

Food, Entertainment,

Vendor Booths, Silent

Auction, Car Raffle,

Fun! Fun! Fun!


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Mark Your Calendar...Mark Your Calendar...Mark Your Calendar...Mark Your Calendar... May 30th Memorial Day

June 6th THHS PTSA Association Meeting 7 PM Library

Last Meeting!

June 11th Taste of the Hills @ THHS 4-8 PM (Car Raffle) PAR-TAY!!!

June 14th School Board Meeting 6:15 PM SVUSD Board Room (Regular Meeting)

June 17th,20th, 21st Minimum Days

June 21st Last Day of School

June 21st Graduation Ceremony 7 PMTHHS Stadium

June 21st Grad Night PartyTennis CourtsCheck in at 9-9:30 PM

June 28th School Board Meeting 6:15 PM SVUSD Board Room (Approve Budget)

July 12th School Board Meeting 6:15 PM SVUSD Board Room

August Help Make Registration Packets Aug 29 Sept 1 Registration: 12th 8/29, 11th 8/30, 10th 8/31, 9th 9/01 (8-11:30 AM)

September 5th Labor Day

September 7th 1st Day of School (Wednesday)

September 13th SVUSD School Board Meeting 6:15 PM SVUSD Board Room

September 19th PTSA General Meeting 7 PM (Location Pending / Library or MPR)

October 3rd THHS College Fair 7-9 PM

October 11th Reflection Entries Due 7-8:30 AM or by special arrangement in Front Quad

GRAD NIGHT 2011 Mardi GrasGRAD NIGHT 2011 Mardi GrasGRAD NIGHT 2011 Mardi GrasGRAD NIGHT 2011 Mardi GrasUnder the StarsUnder the StarsUnder the StarsUnder the Stars

June 21stFollowing Graduation

Download forms at www.thhsptsa.org

Buy tickets NOW for $175.00Starting June 1st- $190

*Cash Onlybased on bus availabilityTurn forms & payment in @ the reception desk infront office or on Fridays at the Grad Night table

during snackBUS Sign Ups NOWGo to Grad Night Table all

week during snackALL Seniors should stop by the table to sign the

Class of 2011 surfboardto be raffled at the party

Trabuco Hills HighTrabuco Hills HighTrabuco Hills HighTrabuco Hills High

PTSA Discount CardsPTSA Discount CardsPTSA Discount CardsPTSA Discount Cards

*ONLY $5.00! 27 Vendordiscounts you can useevery day until the end ofAugust You can earn your$5.00 back after just one

purchase!!! [email protected] infor-mation, a full list of ven-dors, &/or to buy a card to-day. Help PTSA and SAVE!


50% OFF

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsClass of 2011 !!!Class of 2011 !!!Class of 2011 !!!Class of 2011 !!!

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