Attention all student-athletes currently participating in a winter sport...if you were on the most recent ineligibility list published recently, you may apply for Academic Probation by picking up an application in the hallway next to the office. The deadline to submit the application is Tuesday, January 14th, (today) at 3:05 pm.
Attention all student-athletes interested in playing a spring sport...make sure you are cleared online before the spring season begins.
Attention all boys interested in playing golf this spring...there will be a player and parent meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, at 6 pm , in Room 27. There is a sign-up sheet in the office.
There will be a mandatory track meeting TODAY, the 14th, at lunch in room 2. If you are even a tiny bit interested in doing track this year, please come to write your name down and get the paperwork.
ALL SENIORS, have you completed your FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid? We will be having a FAFSA makeup workshop on Thursday, January 23rd by appointment only. Please sign up in the counseling center ASAP with Mrs. Nunes.
Hamilton, Information Packet now available. WRITTEN PERFORMANCE PIECE AND TICKET COST IS DUE BY JANUARY 29th. VPA has secured 30 tickets on Wednesday, March 18th for a special Hamilton Performance and Hamilton Cast meet & greet. Come see Mrs. Rissetto in Room 20 to pick up an information packet.
Seniors - You can order online for Jostens at www.jostens.com. If you have any questions please call Jostens at 800-567-8367. Prices go up in January. An additional $10 handling fee will apply for orders placed after December 31 and an expediting fee for shipping will apply if you wait too long to place your order.
Do you care about the environment or want to do some good for the community? Then come to the Eco Club informational meeting this Wednesday in room 31. Keep it clean there’s no planet B!
Film Club: There is a Film Club meeting on Friday January 17th during lunch. We will be meeting about Spring Film Club events and getting our picture for the yearbook taken.
GSA - Club meeting this Thursday, January 16th during lunch in Room 14. We will be taking our Yearbook photo.
California Scholarship Federation- CSF will meet Friday, January 17th at lunch in the theater to take our club picture and to pass out the application for Spring Semester. Remember, you must apply every semester! If you don’t make the meeting see Mr. Bower in Room 34.
WAKEY, WAKEY!!!!, That is the name of the upcoming play for VPA to go see in San Francisco on January 31st. This is a Comedy Performance, Tickets are $20 plus the cost of BART. See Mrs. Rissetto in Room 20.
If you plan to go to Grad Nite at Disneyland, there are only 2 spots left!! Get your deposit and permission slip in ASAP. Turn everything into the ASB window. If you haven’t made your payment that was due December 2, you’ll need to pay this week. Those who haven’t paid the December payment are at risk of getting moved to a “waitlist”. The last payment of $100 is due February 3!
Want some help with one of your classes? Want a space to finish a homework assignment? Peer Tutoring is available in Room 34 during lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Stop by today!
The yearbook price has increased to $85.00. If you’re not sure if you’ve bought yours, please check the posted list outside the ASB Office. You can purchase yearbooks in person at the ASB Office via check or cash, or you can go to the online store at www.escalonhigh.org; then go to Families, then Online Store. You can call Karen Nunes at the ASB Office if you need help with making your online purchase.
Juniors & Seniors: Kaiser Permanente is offering a paid Summer Youth Employment Program. You must have a current work permit, valid photo ID, and have proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please see your counselor for more information.
Seniors...Planning to apply for scholarships? Please see Mrs. Nunes in the ASB Office if you need any applications.
Rotary Speech Contest: The Escalon Sunrise Rotary will be conducting its annual speech contest on January 31st. The topic this year is “Connecting with the World Through Leadership & Service.” The top three speakers will win $75, $100 and $125. Interested students can pick up an information sheet and sign up with Mrs. Baldwin in room 30.
There are only 2 openings available for the Lion’s Club Speaking Contest. Please see Mrs. Nunes in the ASB office if you want to secure one of the openings.
Sober Grad Drive-Thru Tri-Tip Dinner will be held on January 25, 2020. Tickets are $45 until January 19th and $50 after. Seniors may sell tickets and/or help at the dinner to offset their cost of the Sober Grad Ticket. Please contact Renee Snow at (209)602-3241 for tickets, information regarding selling tickets or helping at the dinner.
ASB is selling purple and gold PuraVida bracelets this week at lunch in front of the office. Bracelets are $5 and $7 and there is a limited quantity. Get yours today so you don’t miss out!
Are you interested in becoming a Doctor? Incoming Juniors and Seniors who are at least 16 years of age can apply for a 2-week summer program that will explore the exciting world of medicine. The Counseling Center will be having a meeting to discuss the program on 1/16/20 during lunch. Stop to get more information.
SPORTS - Week at a Glance
Tuesday, January 14th
V Girls Basketball at Ripon Christian, 7:00
V Boys Soccer at Modesto Christian, 4:30, 3:20 depart
Wrestling vs. Livingston, 5:30
Wednesday, January 15th
F/JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Ripon Christian, 4:00/5:30/7:00
V Boys Soccer vs. Hughson, 3:30, 2:45 release
JV/V Girls Soccer at Hughson, 3:30, 1;35 release, 1:50 depart
Thursday, January 16th
JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Ripon, 5:30/7:00
Wrestling vs. Hilmar, 5:30 (old gym)
Friday, January 17th
F/JV/V Boys Basketball at Ripon, 4:00/5:30/7:00, F/JV 2:45 release, 3:00 depart
JV/V Boys Soccer at Hilmar, 3:30, 1:35 release, 1:50 depart
JV/V Girls Soccer vs. Hilmar, 3:30, 2;45 release
Saturday, January 18th
Wrestling at Sonora
Mandatory softball meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, January 16 at the Softball Bleachers.