MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th 2016:
Congratulations to Blake Vasquez and Karson Ayres on becoming 2x Five Counties placers this past weekend! Karson placed 8th and beat several of the top ranked wrestlers in the State. Blake beat the #5 wrestler in the State in his semi finals match before eventually losing to the #8 wrestler in the nation in the finals. He is now 29-1 so far this season. Last night Gunner Brisbine competed in the OC All Star Match. He defeated his opponent 4-2 and is now the #1 heavyweight wrestler in the county!
Back to back wins for boys’ basketball with a thrilling overtime win against Marina with Sean Huynh having the game winning shot and a total of 15 points and Jake Bitzer with clutch free throws adding nine points and Spencer Serven also scoring nine points. The next day the boys won by 22 points in the Palm Springs Showcase giving them 15 wins this season. Come out this Friday at 7:00 as they face Edison at home in Berger Gym.
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys’ Soccer team for beating Marina 1-0. David Volkert scored his 9th goal of the season. Slater Kucera earned the shutout. The Barons recorded their 7th shutout of the year. Come out Friday and support the Barons at 3:00 against the Chargers for a first place battle.
Congratulations to the Fountain Valley High School Girls Varsity soccer team for shutting out and defeating the # 2 CIF ranked Edison Chargers with a score of 1-0!
The lady Barons offense, led by senior captain Leigha Williams, opened the match at a high tempo putting the top ranked Charger defense under pressure from the start. It paid off resulting in Williams scoring her 6th goal of the season at the 10th minute mark with a great shot that sailed to the far side of the Edison goal! The FVHS defense took over from then, time and time again stifling the Edison attack and earning their 2nd game in a row Sunset League play shutout. It was tremendous effort from the FVHS defense including goalkeeper Aysia Buendia and defenders Ally Bebout, Karly Duda, Sami Oliver, Sandy Hawryla, Steph Brown and Lauran Perkins. Come on out and support the squad at their first Sunset League home match next Tuesday as they take on the defending Sunset League champs, Huntington Beach High School Oilers!
Seniors, are you going to Orange Coast College or Golden West College when you graduate? Or is GWC and OCC in your back up plans? If yes then you need to APPLY NOW! Apply online, get your new school ID# and come to the Career Center to sign up for your Math and English assessment. Space is limited for each assessment so apply now, get your ID# and visit the Career Center ASAP!
Support Senior Commission by coming out to Chipotle tonight from 4 -7pm. Simply mention you’re there for Senior Commission or present a flyer and 50% of your purchase will go back to the club. Seniors will receive double stamps for attending and purchasing! Spot a board member to get your stamps or snap a picture of yourself and bring it to the next meeting to receive your stamp.
Welcome back from winter break Parents, Teachers, and Students. Please join us for the first PTSA meeting of 2016 on Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00pm in the media center (library). Mrs. Marvene Sanders, the ROP Specialist will join us to explain the classes offered to our FVHS students. Dr. Smith will also be attending and giving an update on what is happening at our school. We’re looking forward seeing all of you there!
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save. To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th 2016:
Congratulations to Anthony Cort who is being honored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation for his performance in court for mock trial. Anthony is one of only two award winners for his performance in the county. Additionally, Aozora Ito won 2nd place in the mock trial courtroom journalism competition and is eligible for the state championships in Sacramento in March. Congratulations Anthony and Aozora!
Students, the Career Center is hosting Harvard on Tues. Jan. 19th @10:45, the Financial Aid Night is Wednesday, January 20th @ 6:30 in the cafeteria and we have OCC & Golden West College assessment sign ups so come sign up today!! Also make sure to check the Career Center website for scholarship deadlines.
Kaplan will be hosting an SAT Test Prep Class on campus beginning on January 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For more information and registration go tokaplanatschool.com/fountainvalley
Welcome back from winter break Parents, Teachers, and Students. Please join us for the first PTSA meeting of 2016 on Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00pm in the media center (library). Mrs. Marvene Sanders, the ROP Specialist will join us to explain the classes offered to our FVHS students. Dr. Smith will also be attending and giving an update on what is happening at our school. We’re looking forward seeing all of you there!
Support Senior Commission by coming out to Chipotle on Tuesday, January 19th from 4 -7pm. Simply mention you’re there for Senior Commission or present a flyer and 50% of your purchase will go back to the club. Seniors will receive double stamps for attending and purchasing! Spot a board member to get your stamps or snap a picture of yourself and bring it to the next meeting to receive your stamp.
Barons, don’t forget that Tuesday is a Regular Bell Schedule, not a modified day
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save. To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13th 2016:
Saturday School tonight begins at 3:00pm until 7:45pm. Bring homework and a book to read.
Seniors & Senior Parents-come to the cafeteria on Wed Jan 20th@6:30pm Financial Aid Night!! This event is hosted by UCI Financial Aid Dept. They will cover Financial Aid, Cal Grants & Scholarships. You will also learn how to fill out the FAFSA!
Kaplan will be hosting an SAT Test Prep Class on campus beginning on January 23rd. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For more information and registration go to kaplanatschool.com/fountainvalley
Swim team had their registration last night. If you did not attend the meeting, check in with Coach Nichols Thursday or Friday in room B4, otherwise you will be dropped from the program.
BBN is hosting a Corner Bakery Fundraiser at Brookhurst & Ellis this Thursday, January 14th from 3-8 pm. Come up to any BBN member for a flyer to present to the cashier.
Support Senior Commission by coming out to Chipotle on Tuesday, January 19th from 4 -7pm. Simply mention you’re there for Senior Commission or present a flyer and 50% of your purchase will go back to the club.Seniors will receive double stamps for attending and purchasing! Spot a board member to get your stamps or snap a picture of yourself and bring it to the next meeting to receive your stamp.
Seniors, if you ordered a class shirt, stop by room 100 today at lunch to pick up your T-Shirt.
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save.
To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 11th 2016:
Congratulations to our boys and girls athletes of the month for December. Chico Cardenas has led the Baron’s Boys Soccer team to a great start in the Sunset League and overall; He currently leads the Barons in goals for the year and has been a great leader both on and off the field. For the girls, 3 year Varsity starter and 2 year Captain of our Surf Team, Giovanna Scandone. She consistently achieves 3rd, 2nd and 1st places in both shortboard and longboard categories against powerhouse schools like Edison and HBHS. She has been a finalist in the Sunset League championships in both shortboard and longboard categories and is a great team leader, role model on campus and an excellent student. Congrats to Chico and Giovanna!!
Congratulations to the Varsity boys soccer team for beating Newport Harbor 3-1. Traevon Davis scored two goals for the Barons. David Volkert scored his 8th goal of the season. The Barons are 2-0 in league! The Boys JV team won 2-1 over Newport to go to 2-0 in league as well. The Frosh Soph team bounced back from a loss with a tie. Great job boys.
Our Varsity wrestlers started off Sunset League with a 63-16 victory over Newport Harbor. The freshmen also won 47-33. Key wins of the night were made by Karson Ayres, Blake Vasquez, Damian Del Rio, and George Sykes. Over the weekend, the varsity competed in the Asics So Cal Challenge. George Sykes and Gunner Brisbine placed 4th. Karson Ayers and Blake Vasquez both won championship belts for winning their divisions.
There will be a Saturday School this Wednesday, 1/13, in the cafeteria from 3:00pm until 7:45pm. Bring homework and a book to read.
If you ordered a Freshmen Sweatshirt please pick it up in room 231.
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save. To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th 2016:
All students that tried out for the swim team need to check in during lunch in room B4. All returning swimmers need to check in with Coach Nichols via text message.
Fountain Valley Theatre is taking the stage at Ocean View High School with its latest production of the classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. This all girl cast will perform at Ocean View High School between January 12th and 15th. All shows are at 7:00 and tickets are available at www.fvhstheatre.com. Students can get a $5 discount by entering the code “arsenic”. We hope to see you there.
Get ready for the Spring SAT test with Kaplan Test Prep class on campus starting on January 23rd. Register by today to get maximum savings. For more information see link from Baron Academic Foundation on the school website.
There are TWO Saturday Schools this month. The first is tomorrow from 7:30am until 11:45am in the cafeteria. The second Saturday School is Wednesday, 1/13, in the cafeteria from 3:00pm until 7:45pm. Bring homework and a book to read.
Hey Barons Pack the Gym Dance is tonight after the Boys Basketball game against Newport Harbor. The dance is immediately following the game and you must attend the Basketball Game in order to go to the Dance. The game is free for ASB/Super Baron card holders and $6.00 without. You can buy your dance ticket presale today at lunch or after school from 3-4pm for $3.00. Dance prices at the door are $5.00. Tip-off is at 7:00pm and the theme is white out so come wearing all white.
Hey Barons! Want to win a FREE ticket to the Pack the Gym Dance tonight?! Join our donut eating contest today in the bowl for a chance to earn a free ticket!
If you ordered a Freshmen Sweatshirt please pick it up in room 231.
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save. To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th 2016:
Boys’ Basketball wins back to back home games defeating El Modena 91-43 on Monday night and on Tuesday giving Segerstrom its worst loss 70-29. Amazing ball movement and tenacious team defense by the Barons proves that a culture of WE, wins, giving them a 13-3 record. Josh Gray continues to shine with 29 points and 11 rebounds combined both games and Adam Trounce with 27 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals combined. Sean Huynh and Jake Bitzer continue to lead the team with their defense and passing. Thank you to the 14 former players that came to the game last night and the baseball team and coaches.
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team for beating Huntington Beach high school 2-0 on the road. David Volkert scored his 7th goal of the year and Raymond Hernandez scored the second goal for the Barons. Slater Kucera made a huge save in the first half to secure the shut out. Great start to the season boys. JV won 3-2 at HB as well to start 1-0 in the sunset league. Great job!
Seniors…There are several scholarship application due dates fast approaching-GE Reagan Foundation DUE today, 1/7/16, Asian & Pacific Scholarship DUE 1/8/16 and the Gates Millennium DUE 1/13/16. For a complete list of scholarships visit the Career Center Website!!!!
Fountain Valley Theatre is taking the stage at Ocean View High School with its latest production of the classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. This all girl cast will perform at Ocean View High School between January 12th and 15th. All shows are at 7:00 and tickets are available at www.fvhstheatre.com. Students can get a $5 discount by entering the code “arsenic”. We hope to see you there.
Get ready for the Spring SAT test with Kaplan Test Prep class on campus starting on January 23rd. Register by Friday to get maximum savings. For more information see link from Baron Academic Foundation on the school website.
The first Saturday School of 2016 is THIS Saturday in the cafeteria. Saturday School starts promptly at 7:30am and ends at 11:45am. Bring homework and a book to read. Time to get cleared!
Hey Barons Pack the Gym Dance is this Friday after the Boys Basketball game against Newport Harbor. The dance is immediately following the game and you must attend the Basketball Game in order to go to the Dance. The game is free for ASB/Super Baron card holders and $6.00 without. You can buy your dance ticket presale today and tomorrow during lunch and from 3-4pm for $3.00. Dance prices at the door are $5.00. Tip-off is at 7:00pm and the theme is white out so come wearing all white
The Grad Night Party committee is inviting all parents and interested adults to help us plan and prepare tonight at 7 pm in the Teachers’ Lounge. We especially need the support of undergrad parents to keep this wonderful FVHS tradition alive! For more information, check out our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save. To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd:
Over the break, our wrestling team competed with 70 teams from 7 different states in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Merrick O’Donnell took 4th place and Blake Vasquez won his division with a 45 second pin in the finals! Blake is now 17-0 on the season. The team is currently ranked 7th in Orange county and hope to repeat as 5x Sunset League champions this season. Make sure to come out and support them at their first meet this Wednesday at Newport Harbor.
Boys’ Basketball is now ranked 18th in Orange County and 85th in the State of California after winning the consolation championship last week. Josh Gray had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Sean Huynh was named All-Tournament team due to his lock down defense with 9 steals and 9 rebounds. Matt Serven had 18 points and 6 steals. Boys’ basketball is 11-3 overall and have a home game tonight in Berger at 7:00pm. Thank you to the teachers and coaches who came to our games over break.
Seniors, if you failed to order your Cap, Gown, Tassel, Graduation Announcements and Senior Remembrance items at school you may still order direct to the Company by mail or online until tomorrow, Tuesday, January 5th. Extra ordering packets are available in the Activities Office. This will be your last chance to order these items.
Seniors, Juniors and sophomores-The Career Center will be hosting Yale University this Wednesday, January 6th @10:30am and Sterling College on Thursday January 7th @9am. Come to the career center and sign up to hear these great presentations!! Also check our website for future presentations and college information!!
Junior Parent Night/PSAT Results has a NEW date! All juniors and parents are welcome to attend our Jr. Parent/PSAT Results Night on Wed. Jan. 27th at 6:30pm in our Cafeteria. Bring your PSAT Results and learn how to interpret your scores, what to consider when looking for a college and your testing timeline. Join the Career Center and John Peterson from Kaplan for Junior Parent Night on Wed. Jan. 27th at 6:30pm.
Get ready for the Spring SAT test with Kaplan Test Prep class on campus starting on January 23rd. Register by Friday to get maximum savings. For more information see link from Baron Academic Foundation on the school website.
The first Saturday School of 2016 is THIS Saturday in the cafeteria. Saturday School starts promptly at 7:30am and ends at 11:45am. Bring homework and a book to read. Time to get cleared!
Mmmmm… Burritos! Stop by Chipotle on Brookhurst in Fountain Valley tomorrow night and support Baron Banner and Baron News. Print out a flyer on BaronNews.com
The Grad Night Party committee is inviting all parents and interested adults to help us plan and prepare this Wednesday, Jan. 6th at 7 pm in the Teachers’ Lounge. We especially need the support of undergrad parents to keep this wonderful FVHS tradition alive! For more information, check out our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.
Kaplan SAT Prep Class on campus
Date: January 23rd – March 1st (Tuesday 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Cost: Early bird discount, $699, applies only if registration is complete before end January 8th, 2016. Registration after January 8th will be $849, late registration. So register early and save.
To get the Fountain Valley High School early bird discount register at: kaplanatschool.com/fountain valley
Do you have what it takes to be Senior of the Month? All you need is a minimum 3.0 GPA, no honor code violation and no school suspensions. Turn in an application highlighting your leadership, club memberships, athletic accomplishments or performing arts involvement! The Honors Commission reviews all applications and selects the top two Seniors each month–ARE YOU THEIR NEXT SELECTION? 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.
