The Bulldog Nation Report Dream - Believe - Strive

Sierra Linda High School
Dream - Believe - Strive - Achieve
The Bulldog Nation Report
August and September, 2014
Part 1
Shout out to the Class of 2014 Graduate
One of last year's graduates, Mireille Mukiza, has had her first book published High School
Combo: A Student's Survival Guide to High School. Below is the link to it on Amazon. When you
open this, click on the book cover and scroll through to the dedications - you'll see a host of
teacher names from Sierra Linda.
Teachers Do Make a Difference.
http://www.amazon.com/High-School-Combo-MireilleMukiza/dp/1312286601/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1408382773&sr=11&keywords=high+school+combo
Hon Kachina Award
Our very own SLHS journalism teacher Larry Ross received the Hon Kachina Volunteer award for his work with
Omega Youth Leadership Academy. It is a prestigious award and he was selected with 6 others out of 80 people
from across the state. Larry was honored at a black-tie dinner on September 13, 2014 at the Camelback Inn in
Scottsdale in front of 400 people. Kaley O’Kelley from Channel 3 was the MC and before introducing him she
saluted all teachers for the “unselfish work teachers do to positively affect youth”.
Please visit the website for more information www.honkachina.org
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Larry has had opportunity to travel yearly to facilitate and mentor some of the top males of color from across the
country. Last summer he was in Philadelphia for 4 days at LaSalle University. The OYLA model is being used as a
national framework.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations!
Attached are a few pictures from todays as we kicked off our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations! Hope you
enjoy!
Congratulations to Mr. Chinchilla and Mr. Marshall for Representing the Faculty in the Churro eating contest!!!
A BIG SHOUT OUT TO M.E.CH.A members, Ms. Del Rincon, and FCCLA Members!!!!
Homecoming Football Game/Tailgate Event
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Back to School Night 2014-2015:
This year’s Back to School Night will take on a different look and feel, as we are moving all the
activities into the Gym. It will look similar to the Freshman Focus Day club and team
recruitment we did in the Gym. However, the Departments will have their booths set up and we
have College Reps available to assist students and parents. We will also have a parent Vue
Station available to those parents that have not had an opportunity to “Get Connected” and
monitor their child’s academic progress. The PBIS team is spearheading the vent and making
all the plans. If it turns out like last spring’s Open House, it will be a HIT!
Ms. Schmidt’s AP Chemistry Class:
The students put on a display of various chemistry demos much to the delight and wonderment
for the attendees of SLHS Back to School Night. The students who all are enrolled in AP
Chemistry were as enthusiastic to demonstrate their skills as were their audience to watch and
participate in the experiments. Their excitement rubbed off on students, parents, and teachers
alike! Those kids are awesome!
Advisory Scavenger Hunt is a HIT!!
This was a successful and fun activity for our freshman students on “Freshman Focus Day.” I personally
had the opportunity to meet many, many, freshman. As a result of this activity, I have had many of
them come up to me and strike up a conversation or ask me a question. It really broke the ice in
regards to letting the kids know who I am and that I am here to assist and support them. I know the
Admin. team felt the same way.
Mr. Madrid
Staff Photo
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Scavenger Hunt Checklist.docx
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Fall Athletics
Fall athletics is off to a good start. Participation is up from last year: Football program: 110 players,
Volleyball: 34 players, Boys Golf: 6 players, Girls Golf: 9 players, Cross Country: 14 runners, and Cheer:
32 Cheerleaders.
The new football staff is doing well. The players are motivated and eager for the season. Varsity
Scrimmage is this Thursday, Aug 21 at 7:00 pm vs. Tolleson Union High School.
The Character Matters sportsmanship program is being implemented and all the fall coaches have
received training on the program.
Fall Sports Parent Night was held this past Tuesday, Aug. 19 and approximately 150 parents were in
attendance. The athletic department is unveiling a new app to promote the Bulldog sports athletics.
The app is called My Time Schools and it is free. Down load the app today and start following the
Bulldogs to victory!!
Student Body President Spotlight
Victoria Castro is the current Student Body President at Sierra Linda High School and has been a member
of Student Council since 4th grade and is excited to continue my position as president for the 4th year in
high school. I'm a proud Bulldog and if there is an opportunity to be (P)rofessional, take (A)ction, (W)ork
together & be (S)afe she takes advantage of it. Having such a responsible position on campus hasn't
stopped her from making the best of her senior year. When Victoria is not planning upcoming school
events she is Cheerleading, participating in National Honor Society, the A.C.E. Program, as well as
remaining in the top 10% of her class.
This year the Student Council is working towards building school spirit, helping to build attendance at
school events, and participating in community service opportunities. In addition, the Student Council at
Sierra Linda plays a large part in PBIS events. In February, SLHS is hosting the district-wide Middle School
Leadership Conference for which the theme is “Leadership is a Treasure”. Currently Stugo is planning
Homecoming events for our “Space Jam” themed Spirit Week and Dance as well as our annual Tailgate
Party and other festivities.
Media Center Specialist Team and Individual Smart Goals:
Please see the attached sheets for group and individual smart goals. The 2 team goals are set.
We have collectively created the following SMART goal(s) to address this area of focus:
By the end of the 2014-2015 school year at least 50% of each campus student population will have
accessed at least one eBook.
To achieve this goal….
Promotion of eBook resources:
Step 1: Instruction of resources during student orientation and staff meeting.
Step 2: Create multiple displays in Library & ID Labs.
Step 3: Create and disseminate "How to" flyers and bookmarks with QR Codes campus wide.
Step 4: Post promotional announcements on kiosks, websites and marquees.
Step 5: Promote with all of the above action steps. “Have you caught the wave?" New Follett eShelf
App- BryteWave K-12
New York Times Best Selling Author:
Ellen Hopkins visited the SLHS Media Center on Friday, August 29th. Hopkins was in town
promoting her latest novel Rumble. Other books by Hopkins include: Crank, Burned, Impulse
and many others. She spoke with a small group of students and staff about her novels that are
based on her life experiences.
FCCLA
Congratulation to Victor Meraz our FCCLA Treasurer, he was named August FCCLA Member of the Month.
Victor Meraz is a tremendous asset to our club. He is very responsible, creative and innovative when developing
new ideas. His enthusiasm and excitement to assist and help are what make him standout among the rest of our
members. He is committed, engaged, organized, and is constantly learning new skills. Victor has been a part of the
culinary program at Sierra Linda for two years and this year he decided to be more than just a member in FCCLA,
he now holds the office of treasurer, we are so thankful he made this decision. He has done an excellent job
developing our budget for the year. Since the begin Victor has shown a huge commitment to FCCLA. Victor has
come to every meeting and event. He always volunteers to help and shows constant effort in making things run
smoothly. At the beginning of the year Victor, volunteered to help in catering the Welcome Back Teachers’
breakfast and lunch events. Victor, along with the officer team, planned and organized an FCCLA Recruitment
Week. Filled with engaging activities during school lunch to promote FCCLA on our campus. Victor’s face is always
seen during FCCLA events, if we have an event and need help we can count on him to work hard and offer support.
We appreciate the effort and engagement Victor puts forth and hope that he continues to grow and develop his
leadership skills as an officer and a member of FCCLA.
Staff,
Please drop by the Media Center to check out the Hispanic Heritage Month Display. The FCCLA Fashion Club did
an amazing job!
Kind Regards,
Lissa Fresquez
Media Center Specialist
MEChA Club/FCCLA club
Sierra Linda has a MEChA Club! Today we had our first meeting and the students are very enthusiastic!! The
meeting was informative, and during the next days the students will collaborate with FCCLA club organizing the
Hispanic Heritage Month!!
Agueda M. Del Rincon
AP Spa Literature & AP Spa Language & SNS 1/MEChA Sponsor
Dance
I wanted to share a couple of pictures from our trip to the senior center today. This was such a
sweet moment for me and the girls. So thank you for allowing us to go.
Enjoy
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PBIS and Future Connect Bulletin Boards
Media Center TA Irvin Jaime did an awesome job…although he doesn’t look thrilled in the picture. At the last PBIS
meeting we discussed utilizing the boards in the cafeteria and one in the 700 building with a spotlight on a different
college every other month. The students have been coming in asking about our new room…we are super excited to
have it up and running!
Homecoming MUMS!
The Class of 2015 is selling HOMECOMING MUMS! We are trying to start a tradition here at SLHS . . . . . so help us continue what we’ve started
and send one to your favorite athlete/student/senior, awesome colleague, and outstanding administrator or just buy one for you! They will be
delivered during Homecoming Week!
Duration of Sale: Sept 16th – Sept 26th
Delivery Date: Homecoming Week
Cost: $3.00
How to order: email any of the following people: Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Sanders or contact a Class of 2015 Member Griselda Terrazas, Victoria
Bernal, Savannah Hernandez, Andrea Vasconcelos, David Andrade
3rd Annual Senior Resource Day
Senior Resource Day was held on 9-18-14. This event was held in the library, the computer labs in the library, the lecture hall and the old career
center in the 100 building. This event targeted seniors only and was an opportunity for them to see representatives from UA, ASU, NAU, GCU,
South Mountain CC, Estrella Mountain CC, Gateway CC, University of Advanced Technology, Universal Technical Institute, College America, the
Art Institute, Avalon School of Cosmetology, and representatives from the military. They invited them to two sessions based on information we
gathered from the senior survey they took a couple weeks ago. The passes are different colors based on which period they should be
attending.
The SLHS Senior Resource Day was a SUCCESS!!! We are meeting again with our seniors today and are hearing positive comments about ALL
of the sessions that you all provided.
Thank you for participating and sharing all of your knowledge with our students! WE hope you will consider participating in this event (and
others) in the future.
Sincerely,
Joely Sanders and the SLHS Guidance Department
‘Read 180’
In prestigious honor, Vincent Moreno, the district governing board president of Tolleson Union, visited the ‘Read
180’ classes for the entire day. He gave intense lectures for our Workshop 1: Survivors. Within his lecture, he
conveyed the idea that everyone, at one point in their life, is a survivor. Finally, he touched upon the last graduating
class, our very own Sierra Linda High School student, crafted a book well enough to be published. The book
revolves around a student’s survival guide to high school. It elaborates on being self-sufficient in order to excel
within the high school curriculum.
We look forward to receiving more lectures from Mr. Moreno in the future years to come.
FCCLA/CTSO
Sierra Linda High School
Dream - Believe - Strive - Achieve
The Bulldog Nation Report
August and September, 2014
Part 2
Bulldog Staff H.S. Photos
Hello,
I want to thank everyone who participated by giving up a high school photo. The collage has been finished and is hanging up in the cafeteria. Please feel free
to check it out!
Sushyla Perez
CTE - Culinary Arts Instructor
Athletics:
For athletics, the following up dates:
1. Varsity football off to good start with a 1&1 record. Team is well led, and the players are highly motivated.
2. Volleyball is doing well on all levels. The varsity team has 2&1 record.
3. Cross Country is braving the intense heat during practice and matches. The student athletes are very disciplined and motivated. For the first meet, both the
boys & girls had runners who placed 3rd place.
3. Cheerleading has record participation numbers and are performing at all the home football teams.
4. Coaches are implementing the Character Matters sportsmanship program and developing citizenship skills and attributes.
5. Record number attendance at home varsity football and volleyball games. 1000 attendees at first home game.
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6. Only 6 players in eligible out of 246 students. A 3% in eligible rate.
Dr. Renouard
Athletic Director
Art Class Designs our Welcome to Bulldog Country!
Thanks to Mr. Murrieta and his art Students for designing and painting our welcome sign which will be hung above the
Football Press Box before Homecoming. Mr. Murietta and his students will be recognized at Halftime of the game!!
Great Job and a Great Big Shout out to Mr. Murrieta, his Art Students, Jesse, Frank and the District Personnel, and the
Football Booster Club for supplying all the materials and paint!!! It took a Team Effort and the Bulldog Nation will be well
represented at tonight's Homecoming Game!!! Gooooo Dawgs!!!
Character Matters Timeout: The 30 Second CQ Challenge
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Spirit Week Fall 2014
Representing the English Dept.
Representing the Guidance Dept.
Representing the CTE Dept.
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Representing the Math Dept.
Representing the Social Studies Dept.
Representing the P.E./Wellness Dept.
Representing the ELL Dept.
Representing the Science Dept.
Representing the Foreign Language Dept.
Representing the Media Center
Representing the Administration Office
Representing the Football Coaches of SLHS
Representing the SPED. Department
Representing the Performing and Fine Arts of SLHS
Representing the Football Coaches of SLHS
Bulldog PAWS Drawing
Grand Prize: iPad Mini!
Two other winners will receive the ULTIMATE PAWS Homecoming Weekend Kit!
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$25 Gift Certificate to SMASHBurger – Take your date!
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A Harkins Movie Ticket – Get a second date!
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A Lanyard – So you can always have your school ID on 
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Two Foam Fingers – Show your school spirit at the football game!
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Sunglasses – Because your future is so bright, you gotta wear shades!
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Pom-Poms!
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A PAWS T-Shirt
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Temporary Tattoos!
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Glow Sticks! So people can see you in the dark!
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Chips, Granola Bars, & Fruit Snacks! – In case you get hungry later!
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PAW Print Hand stampers! Leave your mark!
It’s A Great Day to Be a BULLDOG!