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S P O R T S   GO DRAGONS!  Just Can't Hide that Dragon Pride!!
(Parents: always check with the coach regarding any time changes, we may not have received the information in time to update)

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS for all CURRENT SVHS students returning in the fall.

BOYS - May 23 and GIRLS - May 30

To be held in the boys' and girls' locker rooms - only takes a few minutes!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Clubs  (all clubs meet at lunch unless otherwise specified)

• French Club in G5
• Gay Straight Alliance in K4
• Schools for Schools in K11

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEEK OF May 14-18

AP Testing = World History

Congratulations to the SVHS Varsity Baseball team for winning the SCL 2012 Championship!  Awesome!

Congratulations also go out to the Boys Track & Field team for capturing 4th place at the SCL 2012 Track Championships, and to the Girls team for placing 5th!  Twenty one members qualified for the NCS meet on Saturday, May 19, in Santa Rosa.  Nice work!

Attention students needing summer school who have still not yet applied -- Students may turn in late summer school applications and will be added to classes until classes are full.  There is still a chance the class you need has room so get your “Late Application” turned in this week!

Empty Bowls Fundraiser -- Each year the Art and Culinary Arts Departments raise funds for a local charity.  This year we are supporting Sonomans serving in the military.  Proceeds raised will fund care packages to be sent to military men and women all over the world.   Buy a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl made by SVHS students for $5 each and fill it with ice cream and toppings on Thursday, May 17, at lunch.  We’ll be set up outside of room H11.  Please see Ms. Conner or Ms. Crews with any questions.

Attention all Varsity and JV football players for next fall – Important meeting in M1 at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, May 17.  See Coach O’Meara if you have questions.

Seniors -- Auditions for Senior Song and the Star Spangled Banner will be held Thursday, May 17, at 3:15 p.m. in the Music Room.  If interested, please sign up in the front office.

Attention Freshman signed up for next year's Engineering Pathway!  We are having a pizza party on Friday, May 18, to welcome you to the program and to give you a chance to meet your teammates.  There will be pizza, music and another competition for a chance to win a prize. Come to the Pavilion during lunch on Friday!  Only Engineering students may attend.  Bring any questions you have about next year and we'll look forward to seeing you there!

Varsity and JV Boys Soccer – Plan to attend a 2012-13 season mandatory meeting at lunchtime on Friday, May 18.  Meet in Mr. Merino’s room, F1.

Sonoma’s Gay Straight Alliance will be hosting a movie night featuring the film “Milk” in honor of Harvey Milk Day on Friday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre.  Signed permission slips will be required at the door.  Talk to your English or Social Studies teachers about permission forms or come to Mr. Fichman’s classroom, K4.


All students are invited and encouraged to wear college attire each Thursday.  “College” attire includes representing 2-year junior colleges, technical schools, and 4-year colleges/universities. For your convenience, a limited number of SRJC T-shirts are available for sale at cost in the College & Career Center for the reduced price of $5.  Stop by and purchase yours today.  Supplies are limited and only available while they last.

End of Year Sale at the Student Store!  All spirit wear 30% - 50% off!

The No Name Café is now selling Top That Yogurt!  If you want a quick cool down – come to the express windows for yogurt and smoothies only.


ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
Come to the Spring World Cultures Carnival on Tuesday, May 22, during extended lunch for foreign food and games!  Location:  H-wing and rotunda.

Attention Current Sophomores and Juniors -- Do you want to be a leader? Are you a good role model?  Do you like to help others?  JOIN LINK CREW!  Help next year’s 9th graders have a great year at SVHS.  There will be an informational meeting for Link Crew on Wednesday, May 23, at lunch in J9.  Applications are available now and are due at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24.  Pick up an application in H6, J9, J5, PE, the Main Office, Student Activities, No Name Café, or the Library.  Don’t miss out on a chance to make a difference!

Dance Team is having auditions on Wednesday, May 23, after school until 4:00 p.m. in Golton Hall.  The auditions will be for the 2012-13 school year.  Please wear athletic clothing and be prepared to work out!  Hope to see you there!


GRADUATION
Graduates – Did you pick up your cap and gown?  If not, please come to the Student Activities office to pick yours up. Do you still need to order your cap and gown?  Your tassel?  It’s NOT too late!  Pick up an order form at the Student Activities office.  Orders must be faxed.  Credit cards only.

Attention Seniors – Graduation flowers and leis are available for pre-sale at   www.kahunaflowers.com.  A portion of the proceeds go to our very own senior class.  Don’t forget to tell your parents!

Last Grad Night Planning Meeting -- Monday, May 21, SVHS Library, 7:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome!


COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Seniors -- Please remember that you must request that a FINAL TRANSCRIPT be sent to the 2-year and/or 4-year college/university that you will be attending in the fall.  Turn in a transcript request form WITH the address for your school to the registrar, Kyra Halkovich, as soon as possible, but definitely before June 1. 

Announcing EnviroLeader Internship Summer 2012 applications are available -- Sonoma Valley Youth ages 14-18 may apply for a paid internship ($400 stipend) with the Sonoma Ecology Center which will take place from June 4 - August 25.  Applications are available in the College & Career Center and are due by Wednesday, May 23.  Early applications are encouraged.

Student volunteers are needed for the Sonoma State University EXCEL Youth Summer Enrichment Program for gifted students, grades 4-9.  Applications are available at www.sonoma.edu/exed/excel  or stop by the College & Career Center for more information.

Scholarship applications due (applications are available in Sherry Dean’s office, Counseling Department):

• Performance Scholarships of Sonoma Valley (due May 31)
• Bigsun Scholarship (online application due June 22)

SONOMA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
Dragon Boys Basketball Camp for boys grades 3-8 under the direction of SVHS Varsity Boys coach Dennis Housman – June 4-8, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in Pfeiffer Gym.  Cost:  $130 ($100 for two or more brothers).  Scholarships available.  For more info please contact Coach Housman:  Phone:  707/933-4010, ext. 5246; email:  dhousman@sonomavly.k12.ca.us.

Dragonettes Girls Volleyball Camps on July 30, 31 & August 1:   For girls grades 5-7, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, in Pfeiffer Gym.  Cost:  $80.00.  Rookie Camp for girls grades 8 & 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m.  Cost:  $80.00.  Both camps are under the direction of Head SVHS Volleyball Coach Mindy Neves.  For more info please contact Coach Neves at sonomavolleyball@gmail.com.

Lady Dragons Basketball Summer Camp! Camp #1 - June 11-14 and Camp #2 - July 16-19. Join SVHS Head Coach Sil Coccia and current Lady Dragon coaches and players as camp staff along with guest college coaches and college players for a great week of basketball skill development, competition and FUN!! Please direct any questions for Coach Sil to sil@ladydragonbasketball.org.

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