JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL
SY 2008-2009
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Vol. 1 Issue 59 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Gold Day |
Mission Statement: To educate students who will be responsible, caring citizens prepared for the 21st century.
ESLR’s: JFKHS students will be Responsible citizens, Problem solvers, Effective communicators, and Technologically literate.
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ATTENTION STUDENTS:
All students are advised that they are to be in full uniform at all times while on campus. THE FULL UNIFORM MUST BE WORN. Students found out of uniform, in addition to other disciplinary actions, will be required to write neatly the following sentence: “I will wear my full uniform at all times while on campus because I am proud to be an Islander.” 1st offense: 250 sentences, 2nd offense: 500 sentences, 3rd offense: 1000 sentences and so on.
Applications for On-Campus Student Parking: will be available beginning Wednesday, April 15th. Because of orders from the GPSS Safety Officer, after the deadline there will be no parking outside the campus. Violators will be towed away at your expense. There will be NO FEE charged for student parking permits. Please see the Discipline Office for applications, and requirements needed.
Graduating Seniors: Please report to the Discipline Office to obtain and sign your Senior Contract enabling you to participate in the graduation ceremony this year. Violation of the contract or failure/refusal to sign the contract may result in your removal from the graduation ceremony. Deadline to sign contract is April 22, 2009.
Class of 2009 presents “European Rendezvous” senior coronation will be held at the Sheraton Laguan Resort on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 6-10pm. Pre-sold tickets are $35.00. After April the tickets will be $40.00 so buy them soon in room B110 or with any class officer.
Future Educators Corner: Motivational Quote
“One’s vision is not a roadmap but a compass.” – Peter Block, Business Philosopher
***Meetings every Thursday during lunch in Room C210 for those interested in pursing a career in education.
Youth for Youth Conference for High Risk Students / Spread the Drug-Free Message; will be held at the Hyatt Hotel on April 25th – 27th, 2009. See your Counselors today for more information.
Hey Islanders! The Class of 2010 is sponsoring this year’s Junior Prom. It will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at the Westin Hotel. If you’re interested in running for Royal Court, please see Pauleen Mateo, Randi Villenueva, or go to room G110. Any grade level is eligible to run for Royal Court.
Seniors: Deadline for purchasing your Cap and Gown is on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Please see Andrea Carlos or Meg Burce in Room B110 for orders and payments. Packets are still $65.00.
Attention Seniors: Class meetings are held every Tuesday during lunch in Room B110. Important issues will be discussed, your attendance is highly recommended.
Seniors you can start picking up Royal Court forms from Jeanette Alcaide or Mr. Labrador in Rm. B110 during break or lunch.
“Prep Yourself” SAT Tutoring and College Counseling Workshop: 730pm in the UOG Cafeteria, Wednesday nights on the following dates: April 15th, 22nd, & 29th.
Students are you having a hard time in school? Would you like to meet and work with other students with similar issues from around the island? The 19th Annual YFY (Youth for Youth) Conference will be held April 25th – 27th. See Mr. Ballares in B200 for more information/registration.
College Bound Seniors! All FAFSA applications should be finished by the end of this month. If you haven’t applied for your FAFSA Pin, do it ASAP. See your counselor for more information.
Last ASVAB for this year is on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in the Library. SENIORS ONLY! Sign up with Mr. Ballares in B100 (Counseling Office). Seats are limited to first 60 students.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Guam Women’s Club: Full scholarship, Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Charlie Corn Scholarship, Engineering Majors: Deadline Thursday, April 30, 2009.
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Girls Soccer |
Thu |
4/16 |
JFK vs. Harvest |
JFK |
630p |
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Sat |
4/18 |
Sanchez vs. JFK |
JFK |
430p |
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Wed |
4/22 |
JFK vs. St. John’s |
St. John’s |
430p |
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Boys Volleyball |
Tue |
4/14 |
St. John’s vs. JFK |
Sports Com. |
630p |
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Fri |
4/17 |
JFK vs. FD |
FD |
630p |
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Sat |
4/18 |
JFK vs. GAA |
TBA |
700p |
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Golf |
Tue |
4/14 |
JFK vs. St. John’s |
GICC |
400p |
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Thu |
4/16 |
AOLG/FD vs. JFK |
Nimitz |
400p |
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Tue |
4/21 |
Guam High vs. JFK |
Nimitz |
400p |
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Track & Field |
Sat |
4/17 |
Sanchez vs. JFK |
JFK |
430p |
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Fri |
4/24 |
JFK vs. GW |
JFK |
430p |
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Sat |
5/2 |
JFK vs. Guam High |
JFK |
430p |
Attention STUDENTS / TEACHERS: There is no selling of food or drink items by any teacher, athletic group, student organization, or outside entity permitted on campus without prior approval of the Office of Student Support Services. Applications for permission may be made with WAY, in the case of chartered student organizations, or the Office of Student Support Services.
ATTENTION TEACHERS:
Reminder: Please make sure you read the bulletin to your students in a timely manner.
PLEASE REMEMBER DO NOT RELEASE STUDENTS EARLY BEFORE THE BELL RINGS. Continued early release of students may result in disciplinary action.
There will be an EVACUATION DRILL on Thursday, April 16, 2009 during 1st Block. Please prepare accordingly.
Scheduled HOMEGROUP Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 during lunch, please see your DC’s.
Emergency After School Meeting in the Library Thursday, April 16, 2009 for all teachers.
Monetary Donations for the Dinner with Visiting Members are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Please see your DC’s.
Reminder deadline to submit Personal Leave Transfer will be on Friday, April 17, 2009. Please see Ms. Ann in the Business Office.
Coordinators & Teachers needed for Summer School. Applications accepted until May 15, 2009. See Mrs. Mandell.
The 19th Annual Youth for Youth Conference is coming up. Registration is up to April 18th. This would be great for any of your “High” at –risk students. Please refer them to see Mr. Ballares in Room B200.
Faculty & Staff: To all who graduated from JFKHS, you are invited to an organizational meeting on Friday, April 24, 2009 during lunch in Rm.C107. In the commemoration of the demolition of the old JFKHS and start of the new buildings, we would like for you to be apart of this timeline of alma mater.
The Superintendent is seeking volunteers to be members planning committee of the Pacific Educational Conference Committee that is schedule in July and to be held on Guam. Teachers, Principals and Assistant Principals are urged to submit their names to assist. Please submit your name to Mrs. Mandell in A-100.
In accordance with the Governor’s Circular 2006-033 by utilizing designated employees for energy conservation and savings: Reports continue to come in regarding classroom lights and air conditioning running after school hours. Although minimal exterior lighting after working hours is acceptable to help deter vandalism and theft, after hours internal office/classroom lighting and running air conditioners is NOT TOLERABLE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
