September 2015 Announcements

Kiwanis Club cheers on students to join their club. Photo by: Heather Kim, Photo manager

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30^th:

Correction to Monday’s Boys Cross Country team announcement.. William Hua lead the way, running 14:54 for 3 miles. This puts him 7th all time in Fountain Valley history. Sophomore Marc Tadros has run a season best of 15:44, Huy Nguyen 15:59, Jonathan Guevara 16:06, Noah Carr 16:24, Jacob Ferris 16:27, Brendan Hicks 16:41, Freshman Kevin Zimmerle 16:42, Tanner Grohmann 16:46, and Matthew Messick 16:48. Keep up the good work Barons!

Congratulations to the girl’s JV golf team for both their victories over Estancia High School on Monday and Huntington Beach High School on Tuesday. Their victories were led by Maria Gomez, Vanessa Luong, and team captain Mara James. Keep up the good work, girls!

The girls Varsity Tennis Team lost a very close match against Los Alamitos, 8 to 10. The JV and Frosh Soph teams had dominating victories, 15 to 3 and 16 to 2. Great job Baron Tennis! Next match is against Marina tomorrow, go Barons!

Senior of the Month Applications are due today to be considered for the Month of September.

Anyone interested in trying out for Girls Basketball, tryouts will be next Wednesday, Oct. 7^th from 6-8pm in the gym.

Thinking about joining the swim team, then come to our first tryout, Saturday, October 17th @ 1 p.m.

STUDENTS- Anyone on the meal program from last school year needs to submit a NEW application for the NEW school year. Applications take up to 2 weeks to process. Please see Valerie Davis if you have any questions. (9/30)

The cafeteria is hiring students who want to work during the lunch service. Please ask for the manager before first period for more information.

Hey Barons! Get down and boogie with today’s LTA! Show up with your groovy outfits and participate in a funky game of Simon Says during lunch. Winner receives the chance to pie anyone on Homecoming court for FREE!

Want to know what’s a sweet way to meet your homecoming court? Pie them! Come to the bowl during lunch tomorrow and pie your homecoming court for a $1.00! Don’t miss out Barons!

Dress up days continue tomorrow with the 90’s decade, wear your best neon, grunge, hip hop and big hair, then on Friday get creative with a Futuristic Look.

Your Top 3 Homecoming Video Contest finalists have been chosen! You can find the link to vote on baronactivities.com or you can go to bit.ly/vidvoting. Voting will end tomorrow night at 10pmso make sure to get your votes in!

UC Santa Barbara enrolls almost 23,000 students every year, competition for admission is keen. More than 200 majors, degrees, and credentials offered through UCSB’s five schools. The College of Letters and Science alone offers 80 majors. The College of Creative Studies offers talented students an alternative approach for pursuing advanced, independent work in the arts, mathematics, or the sciences.

To learn more about UCSB and for help with your UC Application attend our UC App Workshop for students on Monday, Oct. 5th from 2-3pm in the Library.

Debate Club’s first meeting is today at lunch in Room 109

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting many colleges next week. Too name a few, Linfield College, Ohio State University, Cal Arts, CSU Channel Islands, UC Riverside, St Mary’s College, Marymount University and University of San Diego. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these and more presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

Are you good at Super Smash Brothers and want to win prizes? For a $5 fee, you can compete in a Super Smash Brothers Tournament in room 230 during lunch Oct. 12^th through the 16^th. Sign-ups start Oct.5th.

Senior of the Month Applications are available in the Activities Office or online at www.baronactivities.com. Applications not chosen will be reconsidered each month. If you need to amend your original application, please see Mrs.Tait. Please do not submit more than one application.

Barons- want to be part of National Honor Society? Applications are now available on fountainvalleynhs.blogspot.com. Applications must be typed and turned in by October 2nd. Contactfountainvalleynhs@gmail.com with any questions.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!
If you would like to participate in the Reflections Art Competition please visit capta.org or pick up an entry form in the Activities Office. Complete an original piece of artwork based on the theme and submit it by the deadline. Submissions are due Friday October 9th by 3pm in the front office. Contact Jodi Kohanek at, odiek@socal.rr.com with questions.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28^th:

Congratulations to Boys Cross Country at the Dana Hills Invitational this past weekend. William Hua lead the way running 14:54 for 2 miles. This puts him 7^th all time in FV History. The Varsity boys have a league record of 4-1, while Junior Varsity and Frosh Soph are both 5-0. Next up the Central Park Invitational, good luck boys!

Hey Barons…good news….the homecoming venue has released 50 more tickets. If you would like to purchase one, come to the financial tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept 29th between 7:30am and 3pm to get yours.

Senior of the Month Applications are due this Wednesday in order to be considered for the Month of September.

Freshman Baseball tryouts start tomorrow at 3:15 on the Freshman Baseball Field.

It’s Homecoming Week Barons!!! Dress up days continue tomorrow, dress up in your best 50’s attire and Wednesday we are taking it back to 70’s! We will be having lunch time Activities all week in the bowl! Today’s Activity is a Costume Contest, let’s see whose Roaring 20’s costume is the best!

Any freshman that wants to be part of this year’s Freshman Commission needs to come to Mrs. Marquez’s room 231. We will be having our meeting today at lunch.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

If you would like to participate in the Reflections Art Competition please visit capta.org or pick up an entry form in the Activities Office. Complete an original piece of artwork based on the theme and submit it by the deadline. Submissions are due Friday October 9th by 3pm in the front office. Contact Jodi Kohanek at, odiek@socal.rr.com with questions.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25^th:

Hey Barons…good news….the homecoming venue has released 50 more tickets. If you would like to purchase one, come to the financial office on Tuesday, Sept 29th between 7:30am and 3pm to get yours.

Your Mighty Barons have a bye tonight, but will return to action next Friday night for our Homecoming Game vs. Mira Mesa!

Congratulations to the girls JV golf team for their victory over Edison High School. Their victory was led by Maria Gomez and Vivian Huynh.

Hey seniors! If you’re interested in becoming September’s senior of the month, applications are in the Activities Office or on www.baronactivities.com. Please turn your application in by Wednesday, September 30^th.

ATTENTION ALL BOYS. Volleyball Tryouts will be held today in the gymnasium from 2 to 330pm. If you have a 6th period class feel free to come as soon as it concludes.

Freshman Baseball tryout are next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tryouts begin at 3:15 on the Freshman Baseball Field.

Homecoming Video submissions are due today! Submit your videos to www.baronactivities.com.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting Western Oregon University on Monday Sept 28th at 9am.

Tomorrow’s SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test location has changed from the Media Center to the cafeteria.

Hey Barons, Homecoming is just around the corner!! Dress up days start on Monday, dress up in your best 1920’s attire!

Planners are still available at the Front Office and in the Financial Office. Get yours today before they run out for only $5 each.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd:

Gooood Morning Barons!!! As you know by now we are celebrating our 50th year in the education business, tomorrow is our first Throwback Thursday. Tomorrow we celebrate the 1960s so students and staff are encouraged to dress up in 60s style outfits such as horned rimmed glasses, skinny ties, tie died shirts, psychedelic color prints, and miniskirts. Be sure to take pictures around campus tomorrow and post them online. #BBN #Baronthrowback

Congratulations to the girls cross country team who tore through the Sunset League finishing 5-0 at the Sunset League Preview. The Barons are in first place and hungry for a league championship. Varsity standouts were Bella Guerra, Kristen Prado, and Ashley Faller. The JV girls finished 4-1 lead by Vanessa Cruz, Lynn Vo, and Elizabeth Diaz-Cortez. The meet concluded with the frosh/soph team finishing 4-1 lead by Sara Feitz, Savanna Buhman, and Angela Banquil. Great Job!!!

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf Team for their victory over Roosevelt. The team was led by Melissa Kittredge who shot a 41 and Breanna Bui who shot a career best 37. Way to go Ladies!

Congratulations to the girls JV golf team for their victory over Marina High School. Their victory was led by Vanessa Luong and Maria Gomez.

Hey Seniors! Senior of the Month applications are now available in the Activities Office, the deadline to be selected for the month of September is next Wednesday, September 29^th.

Attention all Boys, Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held this Friday at 2pm in the gym!

Freshman Baseball Tryouts will be Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29^th and 30^th, and will conclude Thursday October 1^st. Any Freshman wanting to tryout please see Coach Birinyi in room 215 before tryouts. Any Sophomore, Junior or Senior wanting to tryout for the baseball team please see Coach Yanagisawa in room 114. Tryouts will be on the Freshman baseball field beginning at 3:15.

Hey students, did you know Stanford is coming to the College and Career Center today at 2:15 Grab a career center pass and join the presentation!!!

Planning on asking that special someone to Homecoming? Submit a video under 1 minute and 30 seconds of how you asked your date out for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to this year’s dance! Submit your videos towww.baronactivities.com before Friday, September 25th.

Homecoming Tickets sales continue today and tomorrow, 7:00am – 3:00pm. Ticket prices today are $85.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $95.00 without and Thursday ticket prices are $95.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $105.00 without. You must bring your ID and Clearance slip from Supervision to buy tickets. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our homecoming venue has changed. Please check baronactivities.com after school for more info.

Senators, remember that there is a very important meeting today in the gym during lunch. Please do not miss it!

Planners are still available at the Front Office and in the Financial Office. Get yours today before they run out for only $5 each.

Here is your Wednesday College Fun Fact! Today’s focus is on Cal State Long Beach. Known nationally as “The Beach” it is a hub of diversity, both culturally and intellectually. Last year FVHS sent 147 seniors to Cal State Long Beach, we are one of the largest feeder schools to their campus. Cal State Long Beach will be attending our College and Career Fair on Wed. Oct. 14th.

Reminder, Senior Commission is having a meeting today at lunch in room 100. Please come by to discuss leadership opportunities and fundraising ideas. See you there!

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting Oregon State, Univ of Oregon, Univ of the Sciences, Stanford Univ today and Whitworth Univ on Thurs 24th. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21^st:

Congratulations to our Varsity Football team on their dominating victor over West Adams Prep 55-12.

Girls Varsity and JV tennis team beat Santiago Canyon High School 18-0!

Congratulations to our JV Girls Volleyball team who brought home the Championship trophy from the Tustin JV Tournament!

Boys Basketball Final Tryout is this Wednesday in the Gym from 6-7pm. Only those whose names were on the list from the first cut, are invited to this tryout or those invited by the coach.

Attention all Boys, Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held this Friday at 2pm in the gym!

Planning on asking that special someone to Homecoming? Submit a video under 1 minute and 30 seconds of how you asked your date out for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to this year’s dance! Submit your videos to www.baronactivities.com before Friday, September 25th.

Homecoming Tickets are on Sale tomorrow, Wednesday & Thursday only. The “CHEAPEST PRICE DAY” is tomorrow, September 22nd. Prices are $75.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $85.00 without. The Financial Office will be open from 7:00am to 5:00pm on this day only. Wednesday ticket prices are $85.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $95.00 without and Thursday ticket prices are $95.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $105.00 without. The Financial Office hours on Wednesday and Thursday is 7:30am to 3:00pm. You must bring your ID and Clearance slip from Supervision to buy tickets. Buy Early and save!!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our homecoming venue has changed. Please check baronactivities.com after school for more info.

Reminder to all Varsity athletes, tomorrow night is the 2nd annual FVHS All Sport Varsity Athletes Summit @ 6:00 pm. This is a mandatory event for all Varsity only athletes from all sports, both male and female. Please report to the gym by 6:00pm along with your coaches in the gym.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly! Submissions are due Friday October 9th by 3pm in the front office.

Kaplan will be offering a Combo Current SAT and ACT Practice Test here at FVHS this Saturday, September 26^th. Deadline to register is this Wednesday, September 23^rd. Register atbit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept_26 or pickup a registration form in the front office.

Overwhelmed? Get organized. Planners are still available at the Front Office and in the Financial Office. Get yours today before they run out for only $5 each.

Attention all 6th period Baseball Players, Please report to the weight room after lunch.

Attention all seniors. Senior Commission club will be having a meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 100. Please come by to discuss leadership opportunities and fundraising ideas. See you there!

Gooood Morning Barons!!! Are you ready to turn FIFTY?!?! Are you ready to go back in time to the year 1966 and celebrate the opening of Fountain Valley High School? In order to celebrate this fiftieth year of FVHS we’ll be hosting Throwback Thursdays at the end of every month. Dress up like the students from each decade that FVHS has been around. This September 24^th get out your 60s era gear: horned rimmed glasses, skinny ties, tie died shirts, psychedelic color prints, and miniskirts. Be sure to take pictures around campus that day and post them online. #BBN #Baronthrowback

Attention all Varsity athletes — tomorrow, September 22nd is our second annual FVHS All Sport Varsity Athletes Summit @ 6:00 pm in the gym. This is a mandatory event for all Varsity only athletes from all sports, both male and female. Please report to the gym by 6:00 pm along with your coaches. The evening will begin with snacks and a keynote speech from a very special guest speaker, Mr. Tony Montemorra. There will be break-out sessions after that followed by our ending speaker, Mr. Lyneil Mitchell. The evening should be complete no later than 8:00 pm, so you don’t want to miss. We will see all Varsity Athletes next Monday night!!

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Saturday, September 26th, 9am-1pm, FVHS students will have the opportunity to experience a Combo Current SAT and ACT Practice Test. The cost is $25 and the registration deadline is September 23^rd, 2015. This practice test is a great tool for students to determine which test is their best option. The test will be conducted in a real test environment. However, results will be emailed only to the students. Students will receive a detail score report outlining strength and weaknesses from each of the practice test. Families will have the opportunity to a free one-on-one phone consultation with a Kaplan Test Advisor. All students are welcome, especially Seniors and Juniors. Seniors who will be taking the Current SAT this is a great practice. Juniors who are debating on whether to take the Current SAT or the New SAT, this will give you an idea as to which to choose. You can registration on line at bit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept_26 or pick up a registration form in the front office.

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting Mt. St Mary’s University on Tues Sep 22nd, Oregon State, Univ of Oregon, Univ of the Sciences, Stanford Univ on Wed Sept 23rdand Whitworth Univ on Thurs 24th. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

BAF Membership: Join Baron Academic Foundation at back to school night or through FVHS website. You can locate the site under “Parents” tab, then “Foundation” tab, and then “Membership” at the left side of the page. BAF provides the following for our students:

On campus practice SAT/ACT and PSAT tests
Homework Club, tutoring, and Sophomore Support
Lay Reader for the English and Social Studies Departments
Principal’s Honor Roll letters and certificates
Grants to assist the various departments: Mathematics, English, Art, Economics, Business, French, Social Studies, Home Studies
Meg Kelly Scholarship
Student Planners

All proceeds from memberships and donations are used at school for the students. Thank you for your support.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th:

Tomorrow night your Mighty Barons take on West Adams Prep at Huntington Beach at 7:00pm.

Just show your ASB or SB at the game and get in free. Bring a Freshman to the game! Do you still owe Saturday School, if you attend the football game tomorrow night and bring a Freshman with you, to the game you will be credited for one Saturday School! You must have your ID with you and check in at the table inside the gate. Go Barons!

Congratulations to the Varsity Golf team for their victory over Estancia. The Barons were led by Breanna Bui, Melissa Kittredge and Kat Foster. Way to go Barons and good luck against Los Al today!

Tomorrow at 3:00pm is the deadline to turn in the following applications, MC, Honors Commission and Cappies.

Top 10 Voting for Homecoming continues today from 10am to midnight online. Check the flyers for details or go to the help table at lunch in front of the Activities Office.

Class Ring orders are today in front of the Cafeteria during lunch. Extra ordering packets are available in the Activities Office.

If you are interested in being a Student Tutor, please see Ms. Sanders in the Career Center.

The last Saturday School before Homecoming is this Saturday from 7:30 to 11:45am in the cafeteria. Bring 4 hours of homework and a book to read. Late arrivals are not admitted.

Dance clearances start tomorrow at the Supervision window. You must have your school ID and all detentions, campus beautifications and Saturday Schools served in order to receive a clearance slip. Guest contracts are also available. Remember, guest tickets may ONLY be purchased with a FVHS student ticket. Guest tickets are not sold separately.

All school lockers must be claimed by tomorrow or Supervision will lock them up on Monday.

Due to Guidevisement today, BBN will air during BAT tomorrow.

Hey Seniors, do you want to be involved in organizing and planning great senior events, then come to room 100 on Friday at lunch for this year’s first Senior Commission meeting.

Come out and support Academic Decathlon Team this Saturday at the Golden Spoon on Beach and Warner from 3 to 7pm. Find a member for a flyer or talk to Mrs. Murray in room B-1.

The first Junior Commission meeting of the year will be held this Friday at lunch in 301.

Planning on asking that special someone to Homecoming? Submit a video under 1 minute and 30 seconds of how you asked your date out for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to this year’s dance! Submit your videos to www.baronactivities.com before Friday, September 25th.

Barons- want to be part of National Honor Society? Applications are now available on fountainvalleynhs.blogspot.com. Applications must be typed and turned in byOctober 2nd. Contact fountainvalleynhs@gmail.com with any questions.

Attention all Varsity athletes — next Tuesday, September 22nd is our second annual FVHS All Sport Varsity Athletes Summit @ 6:00 pm in the gym. This is a mandatory event for all Varsity only athletes from all sports, both male and female. Please report to the gym by 6:00 pm along with your coaches. The evening will begin with snacks and a keynote speech from a very special guest speaker, Mr. Tony Montemorra. There will be break-out sessions after that followed by our ending speaker, Mr. Lyneil Mitchell. The evening should be complete no later than 8:00 pm, so you don’t want to miss. We will see all Varsity Athletes next Monday night!!

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

You can registration on line at bit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept_26 or pick up a registration form in the front office.

Freshman Baseball Tryouts will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29^th and 30^th, and will conclude Thursday October 1^st. Any Freshman wanting to tryout please see Coach Birinyi in room 215 before tryouts. Any Sophomore, Junior or Senior wanting to tryout for the baseball team please see Coach Yanagisawa in room 114 before tryouts. Tryouts will be on the Freshman baseball field beginning at 3:15.

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting Mt. St Mary’s University on Tues Sep 22nd, Oregon State, Univ of Oregon, Univ of the Sciences, Stanford Univ on Wed Sept 23rd and Whitworth Univ on Thurs 24th. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th:

Hey Freshman! Do you want to be part of Honor Commission and select the Seniors of the Month? Honor Commission is a 3 year commitment and meets once a month during lunch. Pick up an application in the Activities Office or online at baronactivities.com Deadline is this Friday, September 18th at 3pm.

Barons, who do you want to be this year’s FVHS homecoming king and queen? For sophomores, juniors, and seniors, round two will determine our top 10 boys and top 10 girls. Vote on Thursdayfrom 10am to midnight online. Check the flyers for details. Please go to the help table at lunch in front of the activities office if you need assistance. Pick the seniors you feel most deserves the crown.

Class Ring orders will be taken tomorrow, Thursday, September 17^th by the Cafeteria during Lunch. Samples of all Rings and Stones will be on display at time of order. Extra ordering packets are available in the Activities Office.

We are still accepting application for MC, the deadline is Friday, September 18th, in the Activities Office.

FVHS Cappies is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be found at fvhstheatre.com and are due September 18th. See Mr. Zick in room 309 for more information.

If you are interested in being a Student Tutor, now is the time to submit your information. Students must have earned an “A” in the subject/s they are tutoring. Please see Ms Sanders in the Career Center.

STUDENTS- Anyone on the meal program from last school year need to submit a NEW application for the NEW school year. Applications take up to 2 weeks to process. Please see Valerie Davis if you have any questions. (9/30)

Attention Barons: all student requests for class changes have been reviewed and all class leveling has been completed. There will be no more requests accepted for schedule changes. Have a great semester!

We have one more fresh start opportunity. Help beautify our campus TODAY from 3:30 until 7pm tonight and we will clear TWO Saturday Schools or up to 16 detentions or campus beautifications. If you also bring a drought-tolerant plant (no cactus, please) we will clear one more Saturday School or up to 8 detentions or campus beautifications. We will meet in front of the cafeteria at 3:30. You will need your school ID to check in. Wear old clothes; we will be digging up weeds, mulching and planting.

The last Saturday School before Homecoming is this Saturday from 7:30 to 11:45am in the cafeteria. Bring 4 hours of homework and a book to read. Late arrivals are not admitted.

The Supervision office will begin issuing dance clearances this Friday at the Supervision window. You must have your school ID and all detentions, campus beautifications and Saturday Schools served in order to receive a clearance slip.

If you are taking a guest from another school, please pick up a guest contract. Turn in the completed guest contract to the Supervision office. This will be your clearance slip also. Remember, guest tickets may ONLY be purchased with a FVHS student ticket. Guest tickets are not sold separately. Please come to the Supervision window if you have any questions.

Due to Guidevisement tomorrow, BBN will air during BAT on Friday.

Hey Barons, are you a senior looking for a great club to finish out your high school career? Do you want to be involved in organizing and planning great senior events? Then come to room 100 on Friday at lunch for this year’s first Senior Commission meeting. We will be discussing membership, fundraisers, and leadership within this club. See you there!

Come out and support your awesome Academic Decathlon team by eating some delicious frozen yogurt this Saturday at the Golden Spoon on Beach and Warner from 3 to 7pm. Find a member for a flyer or talk to Mrs. Murray in room B-1.

Attention Juniors! The first Junior Commission meeting of the year will be held this Friday at lunch in 301. Board applications will be distributed and an overview of the year will be presented. Questions, see Mrs. Silvertooth.

Planning on asking that special someone to Homecoming? Submit a video under 1 minute and 30 seconds of how you asked your date out for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to this year’s dance! Submit your videos to www.baronactivities.com before Friday, September 25th.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly! If you would like to participate in the Reflections Art Competition please visit capta.org or pick up an entry form in the Activities Office. Complete an original piece of artwork based on the theme and submit it by the deadline. Submissions are due Friday October 9th by 3pm in the front office. Contact Jodi Kohanek at, odiek@socal.rr.com with questions.

Saturday, September 26th, 9am-1pm, FVHS students will have the opportunity to experience a Combo Current SAT and ACT Practice Test. The cost is $25 and the registration deadline is September 23^rd, 2015. This practice test is a great tool for students to determine which test is their best option. The test will be conducted in a real test environment. However, results will be emailed only to the students. Students will receive a detail score report outlining strength and weaknesses from each of the practice test. Families will have the opportunity to a free one-on-one phone consultation with a Kaplan Test Advisor. All students are welcome, especially Seniors and Juniors. Seniors who will be taking the Current SAT this is a great practice. Juniors who are debating on whether to take the Current SAT or the New SAT, this will give you an idea as to which to choose You can registration on line at bit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept_26 or pick up a registration form in the front office.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th:

Congratulations to our Mighty Barons Varsity Football Team on their victory over Trabuco Hills 31-24! Great job Barons!

Congratulations to Varsity Field Hockey for their win against Harvard Westlake. Goals were scored by Elyse Toal, Heaven Bui, and Jaida Rivera. Great job in goal Jacey Michael!

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf team for their overwhelming victory over Estancia. The team was led by Senior Emily Bui, juniors Kat Foster and Melissa Kittregde, sophomore Breanna Bui and freshman Jessica Fonseca. Way to go girls!

Attention Boys Soccer! There will be tryouts for all freshman and new players next Tuesday and Wednesday from3:00-4:15 on the varsity soccer field. Please wear cleats and shin guards.

Interested in theatre or journalism? Want to be published in the OC Register? Join FVHS Cappies. Cappies is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be found at fvhstheatre.com and are dueSeptember 18th. See Mr. Zick in room 309 for more information.

Hey Freshmen! Looking for a way to be more involved at FVHS? Are you interested in being a part of a competitive academic team? Check out Mock Trial. There will be a meeting for freshman tryouts next Monday, September 14 in room 131 to learn more. Again, this is for freshman applicants only.

Hey Barons, Senate applications are due today by 3:00pm!! No exceptions!

Are you good in front of a crowd? Interested in being MC? Well NOW is your chance. MC applications can be found on FVHS.com and in the activities office and are due Friday, September 18th, in the activities office.

Congratulations to the students who auditioned for the fall semester plays, The Crucible and Arsenic and Old Lace. We will have cast and crew meeting and read-thru today after school in room 309. All cast and crew should be there.

Seniors, juniors and sophomores; the Career Center is hosting University of Connecticut on Monday Sept 14and UC Merced,Biola and Boise State on Tuesday Sept 15th. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

You can registration on line at bit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept_26 or pick up a registration form in the front office.

FVHS Vocal Music Program Parent’s Meeting – Tuesday, September 15^th at 6:00pm at the FVHS Cafeteria.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th:

Congratulations to Girls Tennis on their victory over Laguna Hills 16 – 2.

Congratulations to girls field hockey for going to 2 and 1 this last weekend and advancing to the next round at the Otay Ranch Tournament. Good luck this weekend girls!

Today FVHS is holding its annual Club Rush!! You can get involved with your interests and join a Club! Come out to the Bowl this week to see all the clubs our school has to offer!!

Hey Barons, come out to Huntington Beach High School tomorrow night! FV takes on Trabuco Hills High School. Kick off is at 7 and is also a Detention Clearing Game! You can clear up to 4 detentions. Please come out dressed in all Black. Don’t miss out on the first home game of the year. Go Barons!!

Interested in theatre or journalism? Want to be published in the OC Register? Join FVHS Cappies. Cappies is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be found at fvhstheatre.com and are due September 18th. See Mr. Zick in room 309 for more information.

Don’t forget if you want to tryout for Boys Basketball, tryouts are tomorrow, Sept. 10^th in the gym from 4:00-5:30.

Hey Freshmen! Looking for a way to be more involved at FVHS? Are you interested in being a part of a competitive academic team? Check out Mock Trial. There will be a meeting for freshmantryouts next Monday, September 14 in room 131 to learn more. Again, this is for freshman applicants only.

Hey Barons, Senate applications are available! You can pick them up and drop them off at the activities office or online at baronactivities.com. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 11 by 3 pm, no late exceptions will be made!

Last chance to make a fresh start this year. Come to Wednesday School today and clear TWO Saturday schools. Homecoming is just a few weeks away and you must be cleared to purchase tickets. Wednesday school will be in the cafeteria. It starts promptly at 3:30 and ends at 7:45pm. Bring a snack to eat during break. Late arrivals are not admitted.

Lockers have been assigned to everyone on the wait list. Log onto your Aeries account and check under the student demographics tab to find your locker assignment. Come to the supervision window if you need help.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores; don’t forget that Loyola Marymount University, Concordia University and University of Connecticut are in the Career Center this week. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must sign up in advance and have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page.

Congratulations to our 9 Semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition! In October of their Junior Year these students took the PSAT. Nationwide only the top 4%, about 16,000s students NATIONWIDE move forward as a Semifinalist. We congratulate: Ritesh Bhatt, Maggie Bui, Tyler Le, Giaochi Nguyen, Kathyhan Nguyen, Vi D. Nguyen, Albert Tang, Bryan Tran and Alice Vu as they hopefully move forward in the competition. Congratulations on your achievement and Go Barons!

Planning on asking that special someone to Homecoming? Submit a video under 1 minute and 30 seconds of how you asked your date out for a chance to win TWO FREE TICKETS to this year’s dance! Submit your videos to www.baronactivities.com before Friday, September 25th.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Don’t forget if you purchased a Super Baron or ASB Card and have not gotten the sticker on your ID card please stop by the Financial Office. A Super Baron or ASB Card gets you in to all HOME Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling matches for FREE. Show your card at the gate. If you DON’T have a Super Baron or ASB Card each game is $8….so take advantage of this great deal. Also, with the Super Baron you receive a yearbook at the end of the year. GO BARONS!!

You can registration on line at bit.ly/FVHS_Combo_Sept26 or pick up a registration form in the front office.

FVHS Vocal Music Program Parent’s Meeting – Tuesday, September 15^th at 6:00pm at the FVHS Cafeteria.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th:

Girls Basketball tryouts will not be this Wednesday, they will be re-scheduled at a later date!

Boys Basketball tryouts are this Thursday, Sept. 10^th in the gym from 4:00-5:30.

Are you good in front of a crowd? Interested in being MC? Well NOW is your chance. MC applications can be found on FVHS.com and in the Activities Office and are due Friday, September 18th, in the activities office.

The cafeteria is hiring 1-2 students to work during Zero period. Please ask for the manager during zero period to apply.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores; this week the Career Center is hosting Loyola Marymount University, Concordia University and University of Connecticut. Come to the Career Center and sign up for these presentations. Remember, in order to attend any college presentation you must have a Career Center Pass signed by your teacher. You can see all 30 of the colleges visiting the Career Center at fvhs.com, guidance then the College and Career Center page. (end 9/9)

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

If you would like to participate in the Reflections Art Competition please visit capta.org or pick up an entry form in the Activities Office. Complete an original piece of artwork based on the theme and submit it by the deadline. Submissions are due Friday October 9th by 3pmin the front office. Contact Jodi Kohanek at, odiek@socal.rr.com with questions.

Welcome back parents, teachers, and students. Please join us for the 1st PTSA meeting of the school year on Monday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center (Library). Our new principal, Dr. Morgan Smith will be introducing himself to all of us. We will be accepting new memberships at the meeting or they can be dropped off in the PTSA mail slot in the front office. Please remember that, in order for a student to be eligible to apply for a PTSA Scholarship, they must be a Senior and a member of the PTSA. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4^th:

Hey Barons, tonight’s football game will be at L.B. Wilson. Make sure to bring your Super Baron or your ASB card and pay only $3.00. Kick Off is at 7:00pm…. GO BARONS!!

After last week’s loss to Servite, the Freshman football team traveled to Long Beach Wilson handing them a crushing defeat, 34-6. The Baron defense held Wilson scoreless until late in the fourth, led by Tyler Le, Christian Prado, and Mesa Lilii who neutralized their zone read offense. Behind Brad Knipe, Jackson Weddle, Braunson Garcia, Grant Mixer, and Marlon Pula the Barons scored at will with great plays by Andrew Ross, Brandon Krause, and Jackson Ouellette. Next week the team travels to Trabuco Hills. Go Barons!

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf Team for their victories over Long Beach Poly. The girls were led by junior captain Melissa Kittredge and sophomore standout Breanna Bui. Way to go Barons!

Anyone interested in trying out for Girls Basketball, tryouts will be on Wednesday, September 10^th from 6:00-8:00pm in the gym.

Are you good in front of a crowd? Interested in being MC? Well NOW is your chance. MC applications can be found on FVHS.com and in the activities office and are due NEXT Friday, September 18th, in the activities office.

If your school day ends before lunch, please show your ID and schedule to campus supervision as you leave through the gates until stickers are available.

Parking permits are available on a first-come first-served basis to eligible Juniors and Seniors. Come to the Supervision window if you are interested in purchasing one. Please remember, you must have a valid permit to park in any parking lot on campus, in the church lot or at Valley Vista High School.

Barons, do you want a fresh start on clearing your detentions…well, if you attend and actively participate beautifying our campus, you will be credited with double hours of service! Come to Saturday School tomorrow 7:30am to 11:45am and Wednesday, Sept. 9^th from 3:30p – 7:30p. You will be credited with 8 hours of time to apply to detentions and or Saturday Schools. If you have any questions, please see the Supervision window.

Supervision will no longer unlock classrooms for students to retrieve their belongings. Be sure to take your items before your teacher leaves for the day.

Barons! Don’t forget to stop by Room 307 and see Mr. Tison if you are interested in being a part of our award-winning Vocal Music Program, no experience necessary.

Hey Freshmen! Looking for a way to be more involved at FVHS? Are you interested in being a part of a competitive academic team? Check out Mock Trial. There will be a meeting for freshman tryouts Monday, September 14 in room 131 to learn more. Again, this is for freshman applicants only.

Barons, are you hungry after 5th period? Stop by the snack bar for a cold drink and snack daily from 2-3:45pm.

The cafeteria is hiring 1-2 students to work during Zero period. Please ask for the manager during zero period to apply.

HOO HA HULA, Come out to the bowl today to enter in our hula hoop contest to earn a chance to win tickets to the Aloha dance, this Saturday from 7-10. Freshmen can win free KONA Ice. So remember to be there!

Our Aloha Dance is tomorrow from 7-10 PM! Don’t forget that presale tickets are still on sale until the end of lunch today! Save your money by buying tickets for $6 with SB/ASB and $8 without! Come out and experience the best dance of the year! And after all that dancing you can cool down with some Kona Ice!!

Any student interested in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program can pick up an application in the Admin Bldg. If you qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch you will also qualify for SAT and ACT waivers and possibly free college applications. Every junior and senior student who qualifies can turn in a completed form to our Receptionist to start the process. Any questions? Please see Mrs. Wakeman in the Career Center. (9/4)

Interested in theatre or journalism? Want to be published in the OC Register? Join FVHS Cappies. Cappies is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be found at fvhstheatre.com and are due September 18th. See Mr. Zick in room 309 for more information.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2^nd:

All students must have a lock on their ASSIGNED locker by this Friday. Any student found to be using a locker not assigned to them will lose their locker privileges for the school year. All unlocked lockers after September 4^th will be reissued to a student who was not assigned a locker. Please come to the supervision window at lunch or after school if you do not have a locker and would like one.

If your school day ends before lunch, please show your ID and schedule to campus supervision as you leave through the gates until stickers are available.

Barons! Don’t forget to stop by Room 307 and see Mr. Tison if you are interested in being a part of our award-winning Vocal Music Program, no experience necessary.

Supervision will no longer unlock classrooms for students to retrieve their belongings. Be sure to take your items before your teacher leaves for the day.

Barons, do you feel as though you are buried in overdue Detentions and Saturday Schools? Do you want to get cleared so that you can go to Homecoming or get a lunch pass or parking permit? Well, we want you to be able to earn a fresh start and have the ability to earn your privileges back, so on Saturday September 5th and Wednesday September 9th, if you attend and actively participate beautifying our campus, you will be credited with double hours of service! For example, on Wednesday September 9th you serve from 3:30p – 7:30p you will be credited with 8 hours of time to apply to detentions and or Saturday Schools. If you have any questions, please see the Supervision window.

Aloha Barons! Come on out to the bowl on Friday for our lunch time activity! Enter our hula hoop contest to earn a chance to win FREE tickets to the Aloha Dance, this Saturday from 7-10pm. Freshmen can win free Kona ice! Don’t miss out!

Our Aloha Dance is this Saturday from 7-10 PM! Don’t forget that presale tickets go on sale today! Save your money by buying tickets for $6 with SB/ASB and $8 without! Come out and experience the best dance of the year! And after all that dancing you can cool down with some Kona Ice!!

Barons, are you hungry after 5th period? Stop by the snack bar for a cold drink and snack daily from 2-3:45pm.

Hey students, remember College Fun Fact Wednesdays? Every Wednesday you will find teachers, staff and Admin wearing college t-shirts or jackets. We do this to “start a discussion” ask your teachers and staff questions, like: how did you pick Cal St Long Beach, did you go straight to a 4yr college or did you start at a Community College? How did you know you wanted to become a teacher? Did you go away to college? What was your experience like? Every Wed we will have announcements with different Colleges and Career information. Join us in the discussion and wearing your own college “gear” every Wednesday!

ATTENTION ALL CLUB PRESIDENTS!! TODAY we will hold our first ICC Meeting of the school year! The ICC meeting will take place at lunch in room 304 A. This meeting is mandatory for all clubs since rules will be explained and clubs will be able to sign up for Club Rush! Don’t be late!

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

The first Saturday School for the year is this Saturday, September 5th. Come to the cafeteria with homework and a book to read. Saturday School starts promptly at 7:30am and ends at 11:45am. You may also clear a Saturday School onWednesday, September 9th, from 3:30pm until 7:45pm. Bring homework and a snack to eat during break. It will be held in the cafeteria. Come to the Supervision window if you have questions.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31^st:

If your school day ends before lunch, please show your ID and schedule to campus supervision as you leave through the gates until stickers are available.

Barons! Interested in a class with an hour of great music – every single day! If you have never checked out our award-winning Vocal Music Program, maybe this is your year to get involved and sing in one of our choirs. You do not need any experience at all…. Our beginning men’s and women’s choirs learn about vocal technique, music theory, basic guitar and piano skills, and so much more. Stop by Room 307 and see Mr. Tison for more information on how to get involved.

Auditions for the Crucible begin on Monday August 31st at 3:00 in room 309. Crew Interviews will take place on Tuesday September 1st in room 135. Please see Mr. Zick for Audition info and to answer any questions. Have a great first week of school.

Softball tryouts are today, tomorrow and Wednesday, Sept. 1^st after school at the varsity softball field. You must bring all your softball equipment with you.

Girls Cross Country tryouts are tomorrow and Wednesday at 3:30 on the Fountain Valley track.

Say Aloha to the new school year by coming out to FV’s first dance this Saturday, September 5th from 7-10 pm. Kona Ice will be selling sweet treats so don’t miss out on an awesome night of dancing and fun! And freshman don’t forget, for your very first dance, your ticket is free, just show your ID at the door! Pre-Sale tickets go on sale Wednesday at the Financial Office. The pre-sale price is $6.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $8.00 without. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $2.00 more.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 28^th:

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School year Barons!

Start the year off ORGANIZED! Planners are on sale today and tomorrow in front of the Cafeteria at lunch.

Students, you must follow the blue paper schedule that you received today. The Guidance Specialists will be available to you next Monday, August 31^st after your last class of the day.

If you do not have an ID card…. you can get one again today, in the Media Center from 7:00am to 3:00pm. You must have an ID & your schedule to check out books.

Attention all Staff, don’t forget to go to the Media Center today to get your Staff ID card. If you plan on attending the football games you will need to have your staff ID.

All students must have a lock on their ASSIGNED locker by Friday, September 4^th. Any student found to be using a locker not assigned to them will lose their locker privileges for the school year. All unlocked lockers after September 4^th will be reissued to a student who was not assigned a locker. Please come to the supervision window at lunch or after school if you do not have a locker and would like one.

If your school day ends before lunch, please show your ID and schedule to campus supervision as you leave through the gates until stickers are available

The first Saturday School for the year is next Saturday, September 5th. Come to the cafeteria with homework and a book to read. Saturday School starts promptly at 7:30am and ends at 11:45am. You may also clear a Saturday School onWednesday, September 9th, from 3:30pm until 7:45pm. Bring homework and a snack to eat during break. It will be held in the cafeteria. Come to the Supervision window if you have questions.

The Theme for the 2015-2016 Reflections Art Competition is – Let Your Imagination Fly!

Welcome Back Barons! The FVHS Theatre Department would like to welcome you all back to this exciting new school year and invite you to be a part of our fall production, The Crucible. Auditions are happening fast. There is an audition workshop Friday August 28th in room 309 at 3:00 and Auditions begin on Monday August 31st at 3:00 in room 309. Crew Interviews will take place on Tuesday September 1st in room 135. Please see Mr. Zick for Audition info and to answer any questions. Have a great first week of school.

If you purchased a PE Uniform you will pick it up in your PE Class. Bring your ID card.

If you cannot pick it up then, you can do so before school, during passing periods, or at lunch in the Girls PE offices. If you still need to purchase PE clothes you can do so at www.fvhspe.com

If you’re enrolled in the online Health class, please come to a meeting in room 226 during lunch today. Information and textbooks will be passed out so you may get started in the class.

If you want to try out for Softball, tryouts will be held on Monday 8/31, Tuesday 9/1 and Wednesday 9/2 after school at the varsity softball field. You must bring all your softball equipment with you.

Girls cross country try outs will be Tuesday and Wednesday next week at 3:30 on the Fountain Valley track.

Say Aloha to the new school year by coming out to FV’s first dance next Saturday, September 5th from 7-10 pm. Kona Ice will be selling sweet treats so don’t miss out on an awesome night of dancing and fun! And freshman don’t forget, for your very first dance, your ticket is free, just show your ID at the door! Pre-Sale tickets go on sale next week at the Financial Office until Thursday at 3:00pm. The pre-sale price is $6.00 with ASB or Super Baron and $8.00 without. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $2.00 more.

Tonight your Mighty Barons Football team will take on Servite in the first game of the season. The game is at Cerritos College at 7:00pm. Tonight is a “White Out” Barons. This is an away game, but if you have an ASB or Super Baron, just show your ID and get in free!

And don’t forget if you purchased a Super Baron or ASB Card and have not gotten the sticker on your ID card please stop by the Financial Office. A Super Baron or ASB Card gets you in to all HOME Football, Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling matches for FREE. Show your card at the gate. If you DON’T have a Super Baron or ASB Card each game is $8….so take advantage of this great deal. Also, with the Super Baron you receive a yearbook at the end of the year. GO BARONS!!

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