Students

The Key Club will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Monday, November 7, 2011

For more information please see Ms. Tabain.

Monday, November 7, 2011 through Thursday, November 10, 2011 ASB and Mr. Mitchell will be Sponsoring a Basketball Tournament at lunch.  For more info. please see Mr. Mitchell in Rm.325

The Junior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Molina.

If you are ready to show everyone what you are made of, and what you’ve got get your Talent Show Applications in.  All applications for the Talent Show are due to Ms. Vargas in Room 302 by Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Homeboy Industries will be here Thursday, November 10, 2011 for an Assembly periods 4 & 5 in the Auditorium.  Homeboy Industries serves at-risk and gang involved youth with a continuum of services and programs designed to meet students multiple needs.  Homeboy Industries also runs four separate businesses that serve as job training sites.  For more information please see Ms. Mazin in Rm. 305.

The Senior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Thursday, November 10, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Carr.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 the Armenian Club will be fundraising at the Victory stand in the Quad at Lunch.  Come out and check it out.

Friday November 11, 2011 there will be No School in observance of Veterans Day.  Use this day to thank a Veteran for there service to our country.

Teachers

The Tuesday, November 8 2011 Professional Development Day will also be Optional (#4).

Mr. Agruso will be on a Field Trip to NHRA Pomona on Wednesday November 9 and Thursday November 10, 2011

Students               10/31 – 11/05

The Key Club will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Monday, October 31, 2011

For more information please see Ms. Tabain.

The Tech Arts SLC will be marking Dia de los Muertos with their annual Sidewalk Chalk Art during Period 1 through Lunch on Monday, October 31, 2011.  Be sure to check out the artwork when you have a chance.  For more information and further details see Mr. Wilken in Room 605

Trick or Treat!  On Monday, October 31, 2011 Halloween on the Quad will take place at lunch and will be sponsored by ASB.  There will be music and a costume contest.  Come out and join the fun!  See Ms. Vargas in Rm. 302 for further details.

Water Polo will be swimming in a Play-off match on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Eagle Rock H.S. at 3:00 p.m.

Seniors needing help with the CAHSEE Math will be able to get the assistance they need for the Exit Exam in Room 313 on Monday and Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, November 1, 2011 ASB’s Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin.     

The Sophmore Board will be fundraising in the Quad at lunch on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Come on out and support the sophomore class.  For more information please see Ms. Shim

The CAHSEE Make Up for English will be taking place Tuesday, November 1, 2011 and the CAHSEE Make Up for Math will be taking place Wednesday, November 2, 2011.  Seniors who still need to take this test to graduate, take note, show up and be prepared!

The Junior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Molina.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, The Pediatric Trauma Prevention Club will be fundraising in the Quad at lunch. Come on out and support the sophomore class.

Mr. Olea and the Actors in Action will be continuing their run of the Fall Drama during an assembly Wednesday November 2, 2011 periods 4 & 5.  They will also be having performances this week in the evenings at 7:00 pm.  For tickets see Mr. Olea or any of the cast and crew.

Latina:    Thursday, November 3 and Saturday, November 5

The Heidi Chronicles’s:    Friday, November 4

Thursday, November 3, 2011 Van Nuys High School will be honoring its own at The Student of the Month Assembly in the student cafeteria during 4th period.  For more information please see

Ms. Hogan.

The Senior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Thursday, November 3, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Carr.

As always, YPI will be conducting Tutoring and T Shirt Design in the computer lab in Room 513 every Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. If you are having some trouble with your classes come in and get the help you need before it is too late.  You can also express your creative side and design some really cool shirts.

This week’s football game will take place Friday, November 4, 2011 @. Panorama, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Go out and cheer the Wolves on!

Saturday, November 5, 2011, there will be a Dance Clinic and Performance i9n the Dance Studio from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See Mr. Nakauchi for more details.

Teachers               10/31 – 11/05

On Monday October 31, 2011 the Gym will be closed so the floors can be replaced.  The gym will remain closed throughout the month of November

The Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Professional Development Day will be Optional (#3).

CAHSEE Make-Ups for Seniors will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 and Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Student of the Month assembly will be taking place 4^th period on Thursday, November 3, 2011

The Tuesday, November 8 2011 Professional Development Day will also be Optional (#4).

Mr. Agruso will be on a Field Trip to NHRA Pomona on Wednesday November 9 and Thursday November 10, 2011

October 24  -  29,  2011

Meal Applications

The deadline to submit free and reduced lunch applications is rapidly coming to an end!  Get your applications in!  Teachers we need your help with this.  Please provide incentives for those students who still need to get them in.  The last day for this is Friday, October 28, 2011

Student Section

The Key Club will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Monday, October 24, 2011.  For more information please see Ms. Tabain.

Roll your sleeves up and do the right thing and Donate Blood!  Tuesday, October 25, 2011 is the Van Nuys High School Blood Drive periods 1 – 5.  The blood Drive will be set up in the Small Gym.  If you haven’t already signed up go see Ms. Vargas in room 302.

The Junior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Molina.

On Wednesday October 26, 2011 the Girls Volleyball teams will be playing against Panorama High School.  The games will be at 2:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Panorama.  Go after school and cheer them on.

Also on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 during Periods 3 & 4 the Van Nuys High School Actors in Action will begin their two week run of the Fall Drama.  Come and see Latina and The Heidi Chronicles.  They will be presenting two plays for the price of one ticket.  The evening shows begin the following evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Tickets are $8 a piece and can be purchased from Mr. Olea or any member of the cast or crew.  Come and check these shows out!

The Senior Board will be meeting in the Lecture Hall during lunch on Thursday, October 27, 2011. For more information please see Ms. Carr.

PHBAO Parent Conferencing is Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Bring your parents in so they can speak with your teachers and counselors so they can find out how great you are doing this semester.  Your parent will also be able to pick up your report card if they have not yet received it in the mail

Friday Night Lights will take place October 28, 2011 @. Panorama, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Go out and cheer the Wolves on!

YPI will be conducting Tutoring and T Shirt Design in the computer lab in Room 513 every Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. If you are having some trouble with your classes come in and get the help you need before it is too late.  You can also express your creative side and design some really cool shirts

Fall Drama begins its run “Latina “ and “The Heidi Chronicles”

The Heidi Chronicles:  Thursday, October 27, Saturday, October 29, and Friday, November 4

Latina: Friday, October 28,  Thursday, November 3 and Saturday, November 5

Teacher Section

Instructional Cabinet will be meeting in the Lecture Hall period 4 on Monday, October 24, 2011

The Annual Blood Drive will take place this year in the Small Gym on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 during

periods 1 – 5.

On Tuesday, October 25, the Professional Development will be a Faculty Meeting in the Auditorium.

ELAC /CEAC will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library  

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 the Gym Foyer will close for asbestos abatement.

PHBAO Parent Conferencing is Thursday October 27, 2011 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Upcoming Events

Beginning on Monday October 31 throughout the month of November 2011 the Gym will be closed so the floors can be replaced. 

Veterans Day will be observed on November 11, 2011.  School will be closed.