October 2012


Morning announcements for Monday, October 29th:

Congratulations to our 150 member Marching Band for placing so strongly in Glendora
Saturday at Bands of America. 19 of the best bands in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and
California competed. FV made finals and ended up 7th at this National Tournament. This
Saturday you can see the Regiment at Huntington Beach HS at 5pm or at Irvine HS at10:30pm
as they perform at TWO Tournaments in one day.. Good Luck FVRR… You are ON FIRE !!!

Congratulations to golfers Sally Kim and Lilia Vu for advancing to the CIF final on November
1st. Sally shot a 78 and Lilia shot a 73. Way to go girls, and good luck.

Congratulations to Boys Water polo for defeating Villa Park and Corona Del Mar High School
at the Grey Lundy Tournament last weekend! Come out to watch the varsity boys crush the
Edison Chargers this Wednesday at 5 pm at Newport Harbor High School. Aqua Jocks Rock!
Go Barons!!

This past weekend our girls & boys cross country team participated in the Sunset Legue Finals
at Central Park. The lady Barons finished second in league taking out rival Edison High
School while running a team time of 93:20 which was the fastest in the last five years. The
Barons were led by Amber Bragdon, Amanda Stark, Stephanie Fedele, Aini Morales, Summer
Ordaz, Mariana Chavez, and Valerie Stark. Fountain Valley competes in CIF in two weeks at
Mt Sac College. The JV girls also finished second in league led by impressive performances
from Phoung Mai, Natalie Grohman, and Laura Resendez.

The boys cross country team did a repeat of last year with Varsity, JV and Frosh/Soph all
Placing first and are the 2012 Sunset League Champions. For the Varsity Hunter Gulino, Max
Chern, Thomas Duckson and Galyn Nash all placed in the top 10. David Abraham, Will Kokal
and Sam Arciniaga also had great races for the varsity team and finished in the top 20. For
the second year in a row Fountain Valley had the top runner in the JV race, Tanner
Kinderman led the JV squad with his first place finish. Joseph Martinez placed first in the
Frosh/Soph race. Next up for the Varsity team is CIF Southern Section Prelims on November
10th at Mt. Sac College.

Attention all Boys interested in playing for the Boys golf team. There is a mandatory
informational meeting this Friday at lunch in Coach Keyser’s room, room 107.

Attention Frosh Football Players, we will be having an All Player meeting in room 408 at lunch
today.

Heyyy Barons! This week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week celebrates youth teens
today to embrace a drug-free life and to be a positive force in our community. Dress up days
are tomorrow, Halloween Costumes, Crazy Socks Thursday, and Drug-Free Friday [wear red
and white!] so don’t miss out!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming PTSA meeting on Monday, November 5th, at 7 pm in
the Media Center. Superintendent Plutko is the guest speaker. Come and hear what’s going
on at FVHS! Students, Teachers, Parents, and Community Members are invited to
attend.

Attention Staff and Students, this Wednesday, we will celebrate our 890 API score by having a
Reverse Modified Bell schedule. Once again we have the highest API school score in the
district, an achievement worth celebrating. Congratulations to our students and staff for their
efforts and accomplishment. Happy Halloween!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, October 24th:    

Congratulations to the boys Varsity and Frosh/Soph water polo teams for their stellar performances at tournaments over the past 2 weeks. Frosh/Soph had an incredible comeback in their last game which placed them 3rd out of 16 schools at the J Serra High School tournament and Varsity took 3rd out of 12 schools at the Newport Rib Co. Tournament. Big props to Varsity player, Dalton Kenefick, who was awarded with the El Dorado All – Tournament Team Award!! Come out to see the Baron boys play Edison next week on Wednesday October 31st at Newport Harbor High School… Aqua Jocks Rock!
Go Barons!!

Last Saturday the Lady Baron cross country team competed at the Mt Sac Invitational. Both varsity and JV teams finished 3rd in their divisions. The Barons were led by Amanda Stark and Stephanie Fedele who both ran 18:34. Amber Bragdon had a strong showing at 18:40, and Phoung Mai ran a huge personal best of 19:59 in the JV race. The Barons are ranked top ten in Orange County and top ten in CIF Division 1. This Saturday at Central Park in Huntington Beach at 9:00am, the girls team will look to continue their winning streak and earn a Sunset League Championship.

Congratulations Girls Field Hockey for their tie against the number two team, Edison. Goal was scored by Emily Brucelas and assisted by Kara Troutman.  Great job ladies!

Attention all Girls interested in Girls Water Polo!  There is a mandatory information meeting tomorrow, Thursday Oct 25th at 3pm in Mrs Lawler’s rm #121.  This is for all girls new to the program who are interested in getting involved in Water Polo.

 

There will be a Frosh Football Meeting at lunch in room B-11 for ALL Lineman and a skills meeting in room 408 for everyone else.

 

B4L nominees are posted on the Supervision office window.  Stop by and see who’s nominated.  Maybe it’s YOU!  Winners will be announced at the Bell Game assembly Thursday evening.  WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!

 

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

 

Seniors: if you are still working on your essay or personal statement, come to the UC Essay

Workshop today from 2:30-4:30pm in the Library. We will have discussions, worksheets and

brainstorming to help you write a better more personal essay.

 

Juniors and Seniors! College week live is holding the largest online College Fair today only. Listen and interact with over 300 colleges and admissions officers from UCLA, Duke, Penn State, Arizona St and many many more. Just go to www.collegeweeklive.com today between 7am – 7pm and enjoy the fun.

Don’t forget to dress up as an Edison Nerd tomorrow, get out your geeky gear! And on friday, show your baron pride by wearing your favorite school color, Red, Blue or Gold!


HEY BARONS, don’t miss out on tomorrow night’s community Bell Assembly, THE

GLOW SHOW! We will start the evening with several food trucks, including the Flip

Truck, the Viking Truck, Chomp Chomp and front porch pops from 5:30-7:00 along with

Reggae Band, The Simpkin Project who will be performing from 6-7. Then THE GLOW

SHOW will be 7:30 to 8:30pm. Come out, show your FV spirit and get your Glow on!

 

The Football Boosters will be selling Bell Game Shirts at the Pep Rally, only time to get one

before the game.  “The 12th Man”  Shirt, because the players need the fans!  $10 Each

 

Attention students with Bell Game Tickets.  Tickets purchased with your Super Baron or ASB

Card are only good for Fountain Valley High School Students with their SB or ASB cards.  You

must show your card at the gate with your ticket.  Anyone else trying to use these tickets will

be turned away.  Go Barons!  Beat Edison!

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

The Surf Team battled it out with Marina on Tuesday for their 3rd competition of the year.  It was a close match-up and Marina squeaked ahead in the end.  We had some great surfing by the team and would like to congratulate the following students for their efforts:  1st place finishes – Johnny Richardson, Nathan Young and John Hoyt; 2nd place finishes – Aly Johns, Kyle Knoke, Colleen Millican and Richie Lopez;  3rd place finishes Eric Tello, Colleen Millican, Maddy Johnson, Caden Bruner and Neal Hall.

 

The NHL may be locked out but you can still watch great hockey! Come support your Baron hockey team Thursday night at 7:40pm in Huntington Beach at The Rinks!

Here are your morning announcements for Monday, October 22nd:    

Our marching band is on “Fire” this year and placed in the top 3 of Southern California

Saturday at a major Tournament against 22 other bands.  Congratulations to our outstanding

leaders and members for their hard work that is paying off.

The FVRR marching band is still Undefeated with our Sunset League Schools for the past 30

years.  Next week the FVRR competes at a National Tournament with schools from Utah,

Nevada & CA.

Congratulations Girls Field Hockey on another win beating Westminster 1-0. Goal was scored by Mikendra Macy and             assisted by Cara Troutman. Good job defense with another shut out!

The Boys Cross Country team participated in the Mt. Sac Invitational this past weekend.  The weather was perfect for running and all of our teams did exceptional.  The Sophmore team placed the highest finishing 3rd in their race.  The team performed outstanding on all levels.  Hunter Gulino, Thomas Duckson, Sam Arcinaiga, Tanner Kinderman, Joseph Martinez, Kenneth Barrios, Noah Carr and William Hua all finished in the top 20 of their races.  This Saturday is League Finals at Central Park where the boys team will look to Repeat the Sweep.

 

Attention all Girls interested in Girls Water Polo!
Mandatory information meeting on Thursday Oct 25th at 3pm in Mrs Lawler’s rm #121
This is for all girls new to the program who are interested in getting involved in Water Polo.

 

B4L nominees will be posted on the Supervision office window tomorrow morning.  Stop by and see who’s nominated.  Maybe it’s YOU!  Winners will be announced at the Bell Game assembly.

 

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

 

There will be a Frosh Football Meeting in room B-11 for ALL Lineman and a skills meeting in 408 for everyone else.

 

It’s Bell Week!  Dress Up days are: Tuesday is Tired Tuesday so come in pajamas and slippers! On Wednesday, its warrior Wednesday so dress up as your favorite superhero or make your own! Thursday is Edison nerd day, so get out your geeky gear! And on friday, show your baron pride by wearing your favorite school color, Red, Blue or Gold!

 

If you haven’t heard…this year’s Bell Assembly, THE GLOW SHOW,  will be this

Thursday night.   We will start the evening with several food trucks, including the Flip

Truck, the Viking Truck, Chomp Chomp and front porch pops from 5:30-7:00 along with

Reggae Band, The Simpkin Project who will be performing from 6-7. Then THE GLOW

SHOW will be 7:30 to 8:30pm. Come out, show your FV spirit and get your Glow on!

 

 

Here are your morning announcements for Friday, October 19th

Congratulations girls field hockey on their win against Marina beating them 1- 0. Goal was scored by Mikendra Macy and assisted by Kara Troutman. Good job Ryann Callaghan with another shut out.

Congratulations to golfers Lilia Vu and Sally Kim for qualifying for the CIF individual regional. Lilia Vu was named MVP of the Sunset League and Sally Kim was named to the 1st team for the 4th straight year. Way to go girls!

Fountain Valley Surf Team welcomed Edison’s Surf Team to Magnolia Street on Thursday morning for the second competition of the year.  Edison prevailed but Fountain Valley had some nice placings: Congratulations to Nathan Young, Richie Lopez and Johnny Richardson for their 2nd place finishes in their heats and Eric Tello for his 3rd place finish in his heat.

Teachers, if you haven’t turned in your THINK PINK donation envelopes, please have a student bring it to the Activities Office at this time.

Hey Barons, THINK PINK.  Come to tonight’s football game, F.V. vs. Los Alamtios @ Westminster at 7:00pm.  Wear Pink to the game and if our school has the most people in Pink we get to watch the Los Alamitos Principal, who happens to be Mr. Arnold, KISS A PIG!  If you have a Super Baron or ASB card, just show your ID at the gate and get in free!

Support your school AND clear a Saturday School or up to 8 detentions!  Want to know how?  Go to the football game tonight wearing PINK.  Show your I.D. to Mr. Fraser or Ms. Marion and stay through the third quarter!  It’s that easy!  GO BARONS & FIGHT BREAST CANCER!

The annual Dance Team Stussy clothing sale is this weekend!!  This Saturday,Oct. 20th, in the FVHS parking lot from 10-2.  Great deals on tshirts, jackets and apparael from name brands like Stussy, DC, Paul Frank.  Come early- everything goes fast!!

Any senior who is applying to a UC campus should plan on attending our UC Application Workshop tomorrow evening at 6:30pm in the Library/Media Center. An Admissions Officer from UC Riverside will be going over the application process. Please plan on attending.

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

Hey Baron’s next week is Bell week. AND THAT MEANS dress up days! Tuesday is Tired Tuesday so come in pajamas and slippers! On Wednesday, its warrior Wednesday so dress up as your favorite superhero or make your own! Thursday is Edison nerd day, so get out your geeky gear! And on friday, show your baron pride by wearing your favorite school color, Red, Blue or Gold!

Edison Bell Game Tickets are on sale at the Financial Office.  Check the window for office hours.

If you haven’t heard…this year’s Bell Assembly (the Glow show) will be Thursday night

Oct. 25th from 7:30-8:30pm. We will start the evening with several food trucks, including

the Flip Truck, the Viking Truck, Chomp Chomp and front porch pops from 5:30-7:00

along with Reggae Band, The Simpkin Project who will be performing from 6-7. Come

out, show your FV spirit and get your Glow on! All students who attend will get a no

homework wristband…That’s right…no homework…see you there!

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Today is the last day to sign up for next weeks blood drive.  Sign up in room 405.  No walk-ins this year.

Hey all! Want to have fun? CSF is hosting an ice skating party at Westminster Ice on October 19th  from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. You can buy tickets at the next meeting or from any board member. See you there!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Friday, October 19th:

Congratulations girls field hockey on their win against Marina beating them 1- 0. Goal was scored by Mikendra Macy and assisted by Kara Troutman. Good job Ryann Callaghan with another shut out.

Congratulations to golfers Lilia Vu and Sally Kim for qualifying for the CIF individual regional. Lilia Vu was named MVP of the Sunset League and Sally Kim was named to the 1st team for the 4th straight year. Way to go girls!

 

Fountain Valley Surf Team welcomed Edison’s Surf Team to Magnolia Street on Thursday morning for the second competition of the year.  Edison prevailed but Fountain Valley had some nice placings: Congratulations to Nathan Young, Richie Lopez and Johnny Richardson for their 2nd place finishes in their heats and Eric Tello for his 3rd place finish in his heat.

 

Teachers, if you haven’t turned in your THINK PINK donation envelopes, please have a student bring it to the Activities Office at this time.

 

Hey Barons, THINK PINK.  Come to tonight’s football game, F.V. vs. Los Alamtios @ Westminster at 7:00pm.  Wear Pink to the game and if our school has the most people in Pink we get to watch the Los Alamitos Principal, who happens to be Mr. Arnold, KISS A PIG!  If you have a Super Baron or ASB card, just show your ID at the gate and get in free!

 

Support your school AND clear a Saturday School or up to 8 detentions!  Want to know how?  Go to the football game tonight wearing PINK.  Show your I.D. to Mr. Fraser or Ms. Marion and stay through the third quarter!  It’s that easy!  GO BARONS & FIGHT BREAST CANCER!

 

The annual Dance Team Stussy clothing sale is this weekend!!  This Saturday,Oct. 20th, in the FVHS parking lot from 10-2.  Great deals on tshirts, jackets and apparael from name brands like Stussy, DC, Paul Frank.  Come early- everything goes fast!!

Any senior who is applying to a UC campus should plan on attending our UC Application Workshop tomorrow evening at 6:30pm in the Library/Media Center. An Admissions Officer from UC Riverside will be going over the application process. Please plan on attending.

 

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

 

Hey Baron’s next week is Bell week. AND THAT MEANS dress up days! Tuesday is Tired Tuesday so come in pajamas and slippers! On Wednesday, its warrior Wednesday so dress up as your favorite superhero or make your own! Thursday is Edison nerd day, so get out your geeky gear! And on friday, show your baron pride by wearing your favorite school color, Red, Blue or Gold!

 

Edison Bell Game Tickets are on sale at the Financial Office.  Check the window for office hours.

 

If you haven’t heard…this year’s Bell Assembly (the Glow show) will be Thursday night

Oct. 25th from 7:30-8:30pm. We will start the evening with several food trucks, including

the Flip Truck, the Viking Truck, Chomp Chomp and front porch pops from 5:30-7:00

along with Reggae Band, The Simpkin Project who will be performing from 6-7. Come

out, show your FV spirit and get your Glow on! All students who attend will get a no

homework wristband…That’s right…no homework…see you there!

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Today is the last day to sign up for next weeks blood drive.  Sign up in room 405.  No walk-ins this year.

 

Hey all! Want to have fun? CSF is hosting an ice skating party at Westminster Ice on October 19th  from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. You can buy tickets at the next meeting or from any board member. See you there!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Monday, October 15th:

There is an important change in the schedule. This Wednesday October 17th will be a special modified day for all students who are NOT taking the PSAT. First period will start at 9:30 on Wednesday and all classes will be 42 minutes in length. 0 period will meet at the regular time. Those taking the PSAT on Wednesday need to check in at 7:30am. Again – FVHS is running a special modified day on Wednesday Oct. 17th. Go Barons!

Congratulation to the Girls Cross Country team for their outstanding performance at the Orange County Championships. For the second time this season, the girls beat every team in the Sunset League. The Barons ran a team time of 92:26 finishing the season ranked 8th in the County. The Barons were lead by Amber Bragdon who ran 17:55, and Amanda Stark’s season best time of 18:03. The other varsity contributors were Stephanie Fedele, Mariana Chavez, Summer Ordaz, Aini Morales, and Valerie Stark.

Boys Cross Country participated in the Orange County Championships at Irvine Regional Park this past weekend.  The Varsity team continued their weekly improvement to finish 7th out of the over 70 teams competing and in the process out performed all other teams from the Sunset League.  Hunter Gulino finished as the 7th fastest Junior and Gaylin Nash was the 12th fastest Sophomore.  Top performers in other races were Sam Arciniaga, Joseph Martinez and Noah Carr.

Hey Barons, THINK PINK.  This Friday night at the Football Game.  Wear Pink and if our school has the most people in Pink we get to watch Mr. Arnold kiss a pig!

The annual Dance Team Stussy clothing sale is this weekend!!  This Saturday,Oct. 20th, in the FVHS parking lot from 10-2.
Great deals on tshirts, jackets and apparael from name brands like Stussy, DC, Paul Frank.
Come early- everything goes fast!!

Our Vocal Music Program will perform their Fall Preview Concert, “A Little Night Music,” tomorrow night, October 16th, 7pm, at Orange Coast College. Tickets are being pre-sold today and tomorrow from 11am to 1pm in front of the choir room 307. Student tickets are only $5. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some impressive “night” music and also support your friends in our award-winning Vocal Music Program!

Our students have once again proved to be a caring community.  Several of FVHS students have been CAUGHT….Being Good!  Colton Roberts turned in a wallet he found with $50. in it.  Megan Ishihara found a Kindle.  Abraham Ramos found a cell phone and contacted the owner and Aldo Orea turned in a textbook he found on campus. Be sure to congratulate these students if you see them on campus.  They went out of their way to help someone they don’t know and were…CAUGHT…BEING GOOD!

Any senior who is applying to a UC campus should plan on attending our UC Application Workshop this Thursday evening at 6:30pm in the Library/Media Center. An Admissions Officer from UC Riverside will be going over the application process. Please plan on attending.

Any junior or sophomore who did not purchase the PSAT scheduled for this Wednesday, can come to the gym at 7:30am that morning for our “stand by” line. If we have tests to sell please bring $20 cash, pencils, ID and a calculator.

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

Edison Bell Game Tickets are on sale today for Staff & Students Only!  Staff make sure to come pick up your tickets and buy any extras you may need.  Students if you have a Super Baron or ASB card you must bring your ID to the financial office to get your free ticket.  You can also buy additional tickets for friends and family.  Beginning tomorrow we will sell to the general public.

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NHS has it’s first meeting today in room 132 during lunch – see you there!

Hey all! Want to have fun? CSF is hosting an ice skating party at Westminster Ice on October 19th  from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. You can buy tickets at the next meeting or from any board member. See you there!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Friday, October 12th:    

Congratulations to the girls golf team for their victory over Huntington Beach. The barons were led by sophomore Lilia Vu and seniors Sally Kim, and Krista Kittredge.

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball Team for beating Marina three straight games 25-14, 25-11, 25-22, all played great with our hitting being keyed by Laney Ehlers and Samira Escobar, defense by Ari Jacobsen, and key setting by Shayna Johnson. Great job ladies.

Seniors! If you have not yet taken your senior portraits, they are due by November 28. Contact PSS Imaging to schedule an appointment. If you have any questions, contact Yearbook adviser Mr. Langford in Room 404.

Hey Barons, come to the Homecoming Game tonight and cheer on your Baron Football team and the Homecoming Court!  The game is @ HB and kick off is @ 7:00pm.  Calling all Alumni Staff members… hope to see you tonight at Homecoming!

Our Vocal Music Program will perform their Fall Preview Concert, “A Little Night Music,” on Tuesday, October 16th, 7pm, at Orange Coast College. Tickets are being pre-sold on Monday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 16th from 11am to 1pm in front of the choir room 307. Student tickets are only $5. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some impressive “night” music and also support your friends in our award-winning Vocal Music Program!

The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is here!  This years Reflections theme is “The Magic of a Moment”.  The deadline to have all entries in to the office is this Friday October 12th at 3pm.  Please ask you English or Art teachers for entry forms or for more information go to www.capta.org

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  see Mary –receptionist

Edison Bell Game Tickets go on sale Monday for Staff & Students Only!  Staff make sure to come pick up your tickets and buy any extras you may need.  Students you can buy for friends and family on Monday as well.  Beginning on Tuesday we will sell to the general public.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NHS has it’s first meeting on Monday! Accepted applicants have been notified via email and returning members should come with a copy of their transcript.  Room 132 during lunch – see you there!

Hey all! Want to have fun? CSF is hosting an ice skating party at Westminster Ice on October 19th  from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. You can buy tickets at the next meeting or from any board member. See you there!

Barons! Are you an artist, writer, or photographer? Do you want to get published in Baron Banner’s first magazine, and win some awesome prizes for it? Submit your entries to Baron Banner’s Art, Writing, and Photography contests today! The deadline has been extended to midnight, Sunday, October 14. Send your entries to fvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com, or stop by room 306 if you have any questions.

The entire Baron community wishes good luck to former Baron Chris Tillman and his team, the Baltimore Orioles, as they face the Yankees in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Chris Tillman was the Orioles best starting pitcher since being called up to the majors at the all-star break! Go Barons.

 

Here are your morning announcements for Monday, October 8th:    

Congratulations to our Marching Band at their first tournament of the year.  Our Royal Regiment, lead by Drum Major Anthony Ho,  placed a strong 2nd against 15 other bands.   The Regiment also won two special awards, 1st place went to our awesome Color Guard beating out another of the State’s best guards and Sweepstakes went to our Percussion receiving the highest score of the night!  Barons, don’t miss seeing this years show called “Fire” at the next home game or tournament.

Boys Cross Country competed in the 31st Central Park Invitational this past weekend.  73 schools and 2300 athletes participated in the annual event hosted by Fountain Valley.  The 9th ranked boys varsity team posted the fastest team time of Orange County schools and finished 4th in the Division I Varsity race.  Outstanding performances by Hunter Gulino and Thomas Duckson placed them both in the top 20.  Max Chern, David Abraham and Galyn Nash also contributed in the overall team scoring.

Reminder ALL Girls interested in Girls Water Polo!  There will be a Girls Water Polo Presentation/Demonstration today at 3pm on the POOL Deck.  It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced swimmer or someone who hasn’t ever played Water Polo before…come out & see our current Girls Water Polo players amaze and excite you with their amazing water polo skills!

**If you want to get in the pool & try it out – YOU MUST pick up a permission slip/waiver from Mrs Lawler in RM. 121 & bring it with you.  That’s today at 3:00pm on the pool deck!

Girls soccer tryouts for fall athletes/freshman/new players will continue this Wednesday, October 10th, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the stadium soccer field. Additional tryout dates TBD if needed.

PSAT Sales have been extended! The cost is $20 cash, during lunch only Monday thru Friday until we sell out. Purchase the PSAT outside the Finance Office. (end 10/10)

The District-wide College Night is tomorrow night, Tuesday, Oct. 9th at Ocean View HS. Over 200 colleges will be represented. All of the UC and Cal State campus reps will attend along with the Military and Out of State Colleges. This is a great night to talk to the reps, get their email address and make contacts. We also offer break out sessions for NCAA, Financial Aid and SAT vs ACT. This is a great night to gather tons of college information. Some teachers may give you extra credit for attending! Remember that’s tomorrow night at OVHS!

Remember this Wednesday night, October 10th at 6:30 we will have a Cal St Application Workshop in the Cafeteria. If you have questions about the application come to the workshop. It is hosted by a Cal St Long Beach Admissions Rep, she has all the answers!

HOMECOMING WEEK is here!  Homecoming Tickets are on sale Monday through Thursday Barons!  Prices are $50 with ASB & Super Baron and $55 with out.  Dance contracts are available in the Supervision office and online if you would like to bring a guest who doesn’t attend Fountain Valley High School.  All guest contracts must be turned in to the Supervision window no later than 3pm tomorrow, October 9th.   You must have all detentions, Saturday Schools and campus beautifications completed and turned in to the Supervision office no later than 3pm on Wednesday, October 10th.

Dress up days will be Wednesday through Friday. Wednesday is WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, come in your best workout attire. Thursday is TEAM WORK THURSDAY, so team up with one or more of your friends and match with them! Friday is FINISH LINE FRIDAY, wear black and white!

Lunch time activities will be Tuesday – Thursday in the Bowl!  Tomorrow at lunch come out to the bowl for a chance to PIE the Court. For $1 you will get to PIE your favorite Homecoming Court member…

Attention Homecoming Court…There is a mandatory meeting today in the activities office @ lunch!

Have you been out to a football game lately?  Well the LOUD CROWD student section continues to be the talk of the Sunset League and the HB Union High School District. Once again the Barons proved that we have the most spirited school! Come join us this Friday @ HB for our Homecoming game vs. Newport Harbor @ 7:00pm

The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is here!  This years Reflections theme is “The Magic of a Moment”.  The deadline to have all entries in to the office is this Friday October 12th at 3pm.  Please ask you English or Art teachers for entry forms or for more information go to www.capta.org

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Cheer on your FVHS Roller Hockey team at their game Thursday night at 7:40 at The Rinks in Huntington Beach! There is a hockey team meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, in room 131 at lunch.

Baron Banner is holding a contest to find creative works such as poems, short stories, art pieces, and photography to be featured in our first ever Baron Magazine. Deadline is Friday, October 12th. Send your submissions to fvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please come see Mr. Ziebarth in room 306. You may win a prize and become published!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Friday, October 5th:

Congratulations to the girls golf team for their victory over Newport Harbor. The barons were led by sophomore Lilia Vu and seniors Sally Kim, Jesse Giese, and Taylor Oliver.

Attention ALL Girls interested in Girls Water Polo!  There will be a Girls Water Polo Presentation/Demonstration on Monday, October 8th at 3pm on the POOL Deck for any girls interested in seeing and finding out what Water Polo is all about!  It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced swimmer or someone who hasn’t ever played Water Polo before…come out & see our current Girls Water Polo players amaze and excite you with their amazing water polo skills!

**If you want to get in the pool & try it out that day – YOU MUST pick up a permission slip/waiver from Mrs Lawler in RM. 121 & bring it with you on October 8th.

All juniors and interested sophomores should take the PSAT Test. TODAY is the last day to purchase your PSAT test at the Financial Office.  It is a great test to prepare you for the SAT and get use to a standardized test that colleges want.

Our District-wide College Night will be next Tuesday, Oct. 9th at Ocean View HS. We will have over 200 colleges represented. All of the UC and Cal State campus reps will attend along with the Military and Out of State Colleges. This is a great night to talk to the reps, get their email address and make contacts. We also offer break out sessions for NCAA, Financial Aid and SAT vs ACT. This is a great night to gather tons of college information. Some teachers may give you extra credit for attending! Remember Tuesday, Oct. 9th at OVHS

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS who are applying to a Cal State University. We will have a Cal St Application Workshop on Wed. Oct. 10th at 6:30pm in the St. Cafeteria. If you have questions about the application come to the workshop. It is hosted by a Cal St Long Beach Admissions Rep, she has all the answers!

Hey Barons, don’t forget tonight is “WHITE OUT”! Come to the football game at Huntington and wear White!  Remember Barons, if you wear White you can get a detention cleared!  Go Barons, beat the Oilers!

Hey Barons listen up, here is some important info regarding Homecoming…

Next week is HOMECOMING WEEK!  Dress up days will be Wednesday – Friday. Wednesday is WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, come in your best workout attire. Thursday is TEAM WORK THURSDAY, so team up with one or more of your friends and match with them! Friday is FINISH LINE FRIDAY, wear anything flannel, plaid or just black and white!
Lunch time activities will be Tuesday – Thursday in the Bowl! On Wednesday we will take pictures of those dressed up and post it on facebook. Everyone will vote for who they thought dressed the best! The winner will get a $25 gift card. On Thursday come to the bowl and whoever has the biggest team of people matching will get a prize! Dress Up Barons and don’t miss out on these fun lunch activites and a chance to win a prize!

Homecoming Tickets will be on sale Monday through Thursday Barons!  Prices are $50 with ASB & Super Baron and $55 with out. Guest contracts are due to the supervision office by Tuesday, October 9th at 3:00 PM.

The Supervision office will begin clearing students for Homecoming this Monday. You must have all detentions and Saturday Schools completed.  Bring your ID to the Supervision window between classes and at lunch to get your clearance slip to buy your tickets.
Dance contracts are available in the Supervision office and online if you would like to bring a guest who doesn’t attend Fountain Valley High School.  All guest contracts must be turned in to the Supervision window no later than 3pm Tuesday, October 9th.

All students attending Homecoming must have all detentions and campus beautifications completed and turned in to the Supervision office no later than 3pm Wednesday, October 10th.

The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is here!  This years Reflections theme is “The Magic of a Moment”.  The deadline to have all entries in to the office is Friday October 12th at 3pm.  Please ask you English or Art teachers for entry forms or for more information go to www.capta.org

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development which engage youth as active leaders and resources in their communities. They strive to raise awareness on the dangers of drinking, tobacco, gambling, and other harms to promote staying above the influence. Meeting will be today in room 205 during lunch. We will be doing an activity and handing out prizes in the end so don’t miss out!

National Honor Society applications are due today in Mrs. Zeigler’s room, room 132. No late applications will be accepted so get them in on time! The earlier the better!

Baron Banner is holding a contest to find creative works such as poems, short stories, art pieces, and photography to be featured in our first ever Baron Magazine. Deadline is Friday, October 12th. Send your submissions to fvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please come see Mr. Ziebarth in room 306. You may win a prize and become published!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, October 3rd:    

Attention ALL Girls interested in Girls Water Polo!  There will be a Girls Water Polo Presentation/Demonstration on Monday, October 8th at 3pm on the POOL Deck for any girls interested in seeing and finding out what Water Polo is all about!  It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced swimmer or someone who hasn’t ever played Water Polo before…come out & see our current Girls Water Polo players amaze and excite you with their amazing water polo skills!

**If you want to get in the pool & try it out that day – YOU MUST pick up a permission slip/waiver from Mrs Lawler in RM. 121 & bring it with you on October 8th.

Congratulations to sophomore golfer Lilia Vu for winning the individual title at the Long Beach Wilson Golf Tournament. Lilia shot an amazing 10 under par 64, beating some of the best golfers in Orange County by a margin of 6 shots.

All juniors and interested sophomores should take the PSAT Test. This test is given one time per year and is the Official Preliminary SAT. If you are a junior and your score is in the top 4% nationwide you may become a National Merit Semi Finalist or a Finalist. It is a great test to prepare you for the SAT and get use to a standardized test that colleges want. The test is onsale now thru Friday at the Financial Office or online. We have a limited number of tests sold on a first come first serve basis.

Our District-wide College Night will be on Tuesday, Oct. 9th at Ocean View HS. We will have over 200 colleges represented. All of the UC and Cal State campus reps will attend along with the Military and Out of State Colleges. This is a great night to talk to the reps, get their email address and make contacts. We also offer break out sessions for NCAA, Financial Aid and SAT vs ACT. This is a great night to gather tons of college information. Some teachers may give you extra credit for attending! Remember Tuesday, Oct. 9th at OVHS

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS who are applying to a Cal State University. We will have a Cal St Application Workshop on Wed. Oct. 10th at 6:30pm in the St. Cafeteria. If you have questions about the application come to the workshop. It is hosted by a Cal St Long Beach Admissions Rep, she has all the answers!

Hey Barons, don’t forget this Friday night is “WHITE OUT”!!!  Our team will be wearing White, so we want all you students and staff to wear White Friday night to the game @ Huntington Beach…   and remember Barons, if you come to the game wearing White you can get a detention cleared!  Go Barons, beat the Oilers!

Tomorrow is the last picture makeup day for your yearbook photo.  Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors will be getting a call slip tomorrow to go to the library and have your picture taken.  Be prepared!

Seniors! If you have not yet taken your senior portraits, they are due by November 28. Contact PSS Imaging to schedule an appointment. If you have any questions, contact Yearbook adviser Mr. Langford in Room 404.

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  Please pick up your PAID planners at the receptionist’s desk. You don’t need your receipt. Also, if you would like a better ruler for you planner, we have new ones, see Mary in the main office.

Hey Barons next week is HOMECOMING WEEK, so get ready for some fun dress up days and activities coming your way!

Make A Dash to the Dance Floor, Barons! Homecoming will be at K-1 Speed on October 13th. Tickets will be on sale starting Monday, October 8th through October 11th! Prices will be $50 with ASB & Super Baron and $55 with out. Guest contracts will be available starting October 1st and are due to the supervision office by October 9th at 3:00 PM.

The FIRST House of Representatives meeting is tomorrow, October 4th during 3rd period. 3rd period teachers, don’t forget to choose your representatives!

Reminder, Girls Soccer tryouts will be today from 3-4:30 on the Varsity soccer field for all Freshman and students that didn’t play last year.

The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is here!  This years Reflections theme is “The Magic of a Moment”.  The deadline to have all entries in to the office is Friday October 12th at 3pm.  Please ask you English or Art teachers for entry forms or for more information go to www.capta.org

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CSF applications are due tomorrow!

Friday Night Live is a curricular club that promotes anti-drug awareness within our community. It encourages partnerships for positive and healthy youth development which creates active leaders and resources in our community. It also promotes the dangers of drinking and driving while encouraging students to make the right choices. Meeting is this Friday during lunch so come join the fun, party without the drugs!

National Honor Society applications are due this Friday October 5th in Mrs. Zeigler’s room, room 132. No late applications will be accepted so get them in on time! The earlier the better!

Baron Banner is holding a contest to find creative works such as poems, short stories, art pieces, and photography to be featured in our first ever Baron Magazine. Deadline is Friday, October 12th. Send your submissions to fvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please come see Mr. Ziebarth in room 306. You may win a prize and become published!

Don’t forget Comedy Sportz, the improve comedy club meetings are Wednesdays after school in Room 309. Come by Room 309 today Barons, to see what Comedy Sportz is all about!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Monday, October 1st:  

Congratulations to the girls cross country team for their outstanding performance at the Sunset League preview meet. The barons upset Edison and Newport Harbor to finish second overall, finishing 2 seconds behind Marina while running a team time of 94:36. FV was led by Amanda Stark, Stephanie Fedele, Amber Bragdon, Aini Morales, Summer Ordaz, Valerie Stark, and Phong Mai.

The Varsity Boys placed first in the event putting them in an excellent position to repeat as Sunset League Champions  Thomas Duckson, Hunter Gulino and Max Chern all placed in the top 5.  David Abraham, Galyn Nash, Will Kokal and Alan Loi also competed in the Varsity race.  The first Fountain Valley finisher in the JV race was Sam Arciniaga and in the Frosh/Soph race Joseph Martinez.

Hey Barons, this Friday nights football game theme is “WHITE OUT”!!! This is our first league Football game vs. H.B, the game is at Huntington but we are the visitors.  Our team will be wearing White, so we want all you students and staff to wear White Friday night to the game…   Go Barons, beat the Oilers!

This Thursday, October 4th is the last picture makeup day for your yearbook photo.  Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors, if you have not had your yearbook photo taken, please go to the library this  Thursday.  The photographers will be here Period 1 through Period 6.

Seniors! If you have not yet taken your senior portraits, they are due by November 28. Contact PSS Imaging to schedule an appointment. If you have any questions, contact Yearbook adviser Mr. Langford in Room 404.

Planners are being sold for $5.00 in the main office.  Also…please pick up your PAID planners at the receptionist’s desk. You don’t need your receipt.  We have a list of those that already paid, see Mary.

Make A Dash to the Dance Floor, Barons! Homecoming will be at K-1 Speed on October 13th. Tickets will be on sale starting next Monday, October 8th through October 11th! Prices will be $50 with ASB & Super Baron and $55 with out. Guest contracts will be available starting October 1st and are due to the supervision office by October 9th at 3:00 PM.

The FIRST House of Representatives meeting is this Thursday, October 4th during 3rd period.

3rd period teachers, don’t forget to choose your representatives!

Reminder, Boys Soccer tryouts today from 3-4:30 on the Varsity soccer field for all Freshman and students that didn’t play last year.

Girls Soccer tryouts will be this Wednesday from 3-4:30 on the Varsity soccer field for all Freshman and students that didn’t play last year.

The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is here!  This years Reflections theme is “The Magic of a Moment”.  The deadline to have all entries in to the office is Friday October 12th at 3pm.  Please ask you English or Art teachers for entry forms or for more information go to www.capta.org

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CSF applications are due October 4th!

The Freshman Mock Trial try-out meeting is today, Monday, October 1 in room 131 at lunch. If you’re a freshman interested in trying out for the team, you MUST attend to sign up for try-outs which are this Friday after school.

National Honor Society applications are due this Friday October 5th in Mrs. Zeigler’s room, room 132. No late applications will be accepted so get them in on time! The earlier the better!

Baron Banner is holding a contest to find creative works such as poems, short stories, art pieces, and photography to be featured in our first ever Baron Magazine. Deadline is Friday, October 12th. Send your submissions to fvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please come see Mr. Ziebarth in room 306. You may win a prize and become published!

What did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college? BISON. *pause for 3 secs* Hey Barons! Do you like to make others laugh? Are all the bones in your body funny bones? If so, join FVHS’s very own improvisation team, Comedy Sportz! It’s improv comedy played as a rousing, competitive sport! Meetings are Wednesdays afterschool in Room 309. Come by Room 309 this Wednesday, Barons, to see what’s Comedy Sportz is all about!