Bulletin November 29, 2012

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Last Updated on Thursday, 29 November 2012 13:32

Written by Sanjay H. Sharma

JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL

SY 2012 – 2013

John F. Kennedy High School’s mission is to develop our island students to become globally primed high achievers.

Our ESLRs:  John F. Kennedy High School students will be responsible citizens, problem solvers, effective communicators, and technologically literate.

ATTENTION JFK COMMUNITY

• JFKHS Public Hearing for FY2014 Budget will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 6:00p.m. in the school cafeteria.  Please join us to share your input
• Hafa Adai Islanders! St. Dominic’s needs your help.  According to Sister Matty, St. Dominic’s is in need of basic items such as shampoo, body wash, bed sheets (twin size), laundry detergent, Listerine, baby powder, and other toiletry items to properly care for our Island’s elderly. If you are interested in donating, please attach a Christmas greeting along with your name and drop off items in Room A207, Mrs. Lorie Montague.
• Class of 2014 would like to thank all who attended and supported our “Harvest Moonlight Dance” last Wednesday.  Thank you, especially to our chaperones and the JFK staff and Admin. who attended.  We hope to see you all at our upcoming fundraisers!

CLUB NEWS

• Hafa Adai Islanders! Would you like a say in this year’s yearbook? Bring your designs to life by joining the Yearbook Club. There will be a meeting this Friday, November 30 during lunch in D117. Club membership is greatly needed! Membership has great benefits. Hope to see you there!
• Then Chamoru Club will be having a General meeting on Thursday, November 29 during lunch in E102. All are encourgaged to attend.  Please get a pass from your teacher.
• WAVE Club: Come join WAVE!  Meetings are held every Wednesday during lunch in A207.
• FEA:  Do you LOVE teaching?  Come join Future Educators Association.  Meetings are held every Thursday during lunch in A205.
• INTERFAITH BIBLE CLUB: Students please join us on Mondays [Green/odd days only] during lunch in Room D111 to open the Bible and study it.  All questions and ideas are welcome.
• Nursing Club: Meetings on Thursdays during the first half on lunch in D215.
• CHAMORU CULTURAL DANCE practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:30. If you have questions, please see Sinot Terlaje in F101.
• Tourism Hospitality Society (THS) meetings are held Fridays during Lunch @ G104 (ProStart) class.

ATTENTION STUDENTS

• Looking for a way to hang out with your friends this Christmas Season??? Come buy a ticket for JFK Bowling Day sponsored by NHS on Dec. 15 from 10am-3pm.  Each ticket includes one game, a drink, and a hot dog. Tickets are $6 and can be bought from any NHS member.
• There will be a meeting for those who are interested in being a part of the Graduation Committee TODAY, Thursday, 11/29/2012 in Mr. Calvo's room D118 (Band Room) during lunch. We are encouraging all of you to volunteer to help make to make our graduation the best one yet. 
• Can’t think of a Christmas gift? NHS will be selling Christmas Grams for $3, which includes 2 Christmas-shaped Rice Krispies.  Get it while supplies last!!!
• 3^rdQuarter Sports:  Sign-up for Boys’/Girls’ Tennis, Boys’/Girls’ Rugby, Boys’ Basketball, and Girls’ Softball in the Gym during lunch from November 27 – December 6. First official practice begins December 10. Requirements: Parental consent and sports physical forms must be submitted.  Also no Fs or Us. See Mr. Jay Antonio, Athletic Director, if you have questions.
• 2^ndQuarter Progress Reports will be issued tomorrow, November 30!
• Jostens will be here Nov 29/30 during lunch near the Main Office.  Don’t forget-bring your $50 deposit.
• The GATE-VPA Theater Arts Program is holding auditions for Disney’s “High School Musical” at UMS (Tiyan) on Dec 17, 18 19 from 6-8p.m. They need singers, dancers, and actors. Techies also need to sign up at this time.  For more info, call Ray or Anne at 475-0598 or 789-2125.
• If you are interested in running for Royal Court for the upcoming Winter Formal on Dec 15 at the Westin Resort, you may pick up a contract today at the W.A.Y. meeting during lunch in room D118. 
• It's that time of the year again, where the bells jingle and the carols sing, but this year a mystical event is amidst. Come join W.A.Y. in this year's winter formal "Frost Façade:  A Winter Masquerade” on Sat., Dec. 15 at the Somnak Ballroom, Westin Resort from 6-11PM. Enjoy a mysterious night full of food, dance, games, and prizes! Tickets are $25. This is a semi-formal event. Hope to see you there in your best outfit with your most mystical mask! Please see any W.A.Y. Officer for tickets or inquires.
• Pregnant students please report to the Nursing Office to register and update status.
• Students taking prescribed medication or has a medical condition must report to the Nurse.
• All issues pertaining to student portrait packets must call the vendor Mr. Mapote at 777-2443.
• All issues pertaining to student IDs, please Mr. Labrador in D117.
• SENIORS:  Portrait listings are located at the C Building and on the class website jfkhs2013.weebly.com.Directions to the studio are also on the website. Please remember your scheduled date to take your senior portraits. Skipping your scheduled date without contacting the photographer, Mr. Mapote, will result in a $20 fee. For those who plan on rescheduling their senior portraits, there is a possibility that your pictures will not be put into the yearbook. So please be ready for your scheduled date. Thank you! 
• SENIORS: Cap and Gown purchases at Gino's are ongoing. Last days to purchase is in December. 
• Vivace is selling spirit shirts displaying headphones and a heart with the Vivace logo.  T-shirts cost $12 for 1, but if you buy 2 or more…they’re $10 each!!! Shirts come in black, light gray, navy, or dark gray! To place your order…please see any Vivace Senior or visit the Choir Room (D101).
• Class of 2K14:  You may start to pre-order your class shirts for $12; may be paid to any class officer or advisor.  The class of 2K14 is also selling school spirit shirts for $12.  Designs will be posted throughout the campus.  Order forms are available from any officer or in Room B107 or C201.
• Are you hungry after school? Do you want food at reasonable prices? Then the C/O 2015 is here to satisfy your appetite! C/O 2015 is selling snacks and drinks after school near the front entrance daily!
• NHS will be offering tutoring sessions from Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays, during lunch in B210. After school tutoring will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 230pm in B210.
• College Access Challenge Grant Program: Tutors will be in the Library during lunch weekly on Tues, Wed, and Thurs.  This is for CACGP participants and students in need of tutoring services.

FACULTY AND STAFF

• ALL Club/Organization Advisors must reconcile their ledger with the school ledger. Please do so ASAP or fundraising events may be jeopardized.  See Mrs. Cruz/Ms. Gutierrez for further info.
• Mid-quarter progress reports will be issued on Friday, Nov 30.  Don’t forget to input grades!
• Don’t forget…December Faculty/TLC meeting will be on Wed., Dec. 5th starting at 1:35 P.M. in the Media Center.  The Language Arts Department will be presenting.
• GovGuam has announced that the annual Additional Coverage Plan Open Enrollment period for Group Life Insurance Program will start Dec 3 and end on Dec 20 with The Standard Insurance Company.  For more info on the additional coverage plan, please call Tania Cepeda from the Standard Insurance Company 475-5500, Terri Delos Reyes at 475-1179, or Adrian Peregrino at 4751296.
• We are in need of teachers for Eskuelan Puengi.  Applications are available online or at our Personnel Office in Hagatna.  Please see Dr. Adamos if you have any questions.
• All posters must have prior administration approval before being posted on campus.  Please drop posters in the Main Office to Ms. Liza Mafnas.  Remember ONLY painter’s tape may be used if your decide not to utilize the many poster boards throughout campus. 
• The Teacher Laptops issued through DOE is anticipated to be here for distribution before the Christmas break. In order for teachers to receive a laptop they must complete technology training.  Those that have previously taken Gateway to Success at UOG have met the requirement.  Those that still needed training are taking PowerSchool Distance Learning training.  The Training currently available is online training.  It is free and available 24/7 for teachers to take the courses.  They are approximately 1 hour in length.  Three modules are required.  Please send all requests for training to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  An email from Deputy Superintendent Malay was sent out on Nov 06.

COUNSELING OFFICE

• Lady islanders ages 14-17 years old, you are eligible for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award (VRA).  You must be currently an active volunteer in your community and school.  This award is for young ladies actively trying to make our world and community a better place.  See Mr. Ballares or your counselor for more info.  Deadline to apply is December 1, 2012.
• The GCA has four scholarships for Seniors interestedattending the Guam Construction Trades Academy.  It is worth $2,500 to the recipients of this scholarship.  Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. See Mr. Ballares or Mrs. Chargualaf.
• The Marine Corps is offering an all expense ROTC Scholarship ($ for school, housing and food) for Seniors!  Please contact Staff Sgt Leon Guerrero at 472-1775 to set up an appointment for an interview.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

*JFK entrance fee: $2.00 for students and $3.00 for adults (wear a JFK shirt and receive ½ off for entrance), JFK faculty/staff free for home games.

Wrestling                          Opponent                               Site                              Time

Sat, 12/01                          Guam High                              Guam High                  10am

Wed, 12/05                                    Southern                                  Okkodo                                   5:30pm

Sat, 12/08                          Okkodo                                               Okkodo                                   4:00pm

Sat, 12/15                          Sanchez                                   Sanchez                       10am

Boys’ Soccer                    Opponent                               Site                              Time

Sat, 12/01                          GW                                          JFKHS                         4:30pm

Wed, 12/05                                    ND                                           ND                               4:30pm

Girls’ Basketball              Opponent                               Site                              Time

Fri, 11/30                           Harvest                                                Harvest                                    5:30pm

Sat, 12/01                          Sanchez                                   JFKHS                         5:30pm

Baseball                            Opponent                               Site                              Time

Thursday, 11/29                FD                                           Chalan Pago                 4:00pm