January 2013

Good morning Barons, here are your morning announcements for Tuesday, January 29th:

Congratulations to the dance team for a great job at this past weekends competition. The West Coast Elite Competition took place in San Diego and was the 2nd competition of the season. The jazz and lyrical teams both received 2nd place!! Haley Richartz also placed 2nd in the solo category.
All teams have started off strong and have great potential for the ongoing competition season.
See the competition calendars in your class rooms or go to our website for the next competition… We would love to see you there!!

 

Come out to Boys Soccer tomorrow at 3:00 as they take on Newport Harbor! There will be free hot chocolate for the first 100 students.

Hey Barons!  We’ve got TWO rooter buses for the Boys Basketball game at Los Alamitos THIS Friday night!  Tickets will go on sale tomorrow to the first 100 students. $5.00 for bus AND FOOD at the Financial Office! That’s right Barons, we will feed you too!  You pay for the game when you get there, $1.00 for Super Baron or ASB, $6.00 without at the door.  Come on Barons let’s pack THEIR gym!!

 

Attention freshman enrolled in Online Health, there will be a meeting during lunch today in room 226 with Mr. Kols

 

Attention Students:  Homework is expanding to include English and History.  Starting second semester, homework club will begin at 3pm.  Please see the website and posters around campus for the updated schedule.

 

Got any used or un-used t-shirts?  Want to help some poor injured animals?  Well, here’s your chance!  Sealeaf is hosting a t-shirt drive, so donate any used or unused t-shirts, bed sheets, linen, or other fabricated goods to your English class!  All items will be donated to the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center to provide bedding for injured animals.  The winning English class will get their very own giant stuffed duck to live in their classroom!  Please make sure there are no tears or holes in the items donated.  The deadline is February 15th.  Those animals need your help!

 

Attention Senior Boys!  Do you want to be crowned the next Mr. Baron?  Bring your school spirit, your dance moves and your talent to this year’s Mr. Baron Competition.  Applications are available in the Activities Office and are due February 15th.

 

Hello…Class of 2013, Senior T-shirts are on sale everyday this week during lunch.  Come by the table in front of the cafeteria and get your senior t-shirt for only 13 dollars. Support your class barons

 

Good morning Barons, Wednesday, January 23:

The FVHS Girls Basketball program is hosting the Fountain Valley Fire Department vs. Fountain Valley Police Department Basketball Classic this Saturday, January 26 in the FVHS gym…come join the fun as the Fire Department battles the Police Department to regain their title.  Tip-off is at 6:15 p.m.  Vendors from around the community will be on hand starting at 5:30 p.m., as well as a silent auction with some great items.  Pre-sale tickets can be purchased from a FVHS Girls Basketball player – students are $3; adults are $5.  Tickets will also be available at the door – students $4; adults $6.  Proceeds from this event, goes to the FVHS Girls Basketball program.

 

Don’t forget the deadline for Senior Salutations for the yearbook is Friday, January 25th.  Half page is $175 and a full page is $275. After this date the prices will go up. See Mr. Langford in room 404.

Good Luck on your finals Barons!

 

Good morning Barons, here are your morning announcements for Tuesday, January 22nd:

“WASC is coming!!  WASC is coming!!!

Are there any students that are interested in working with teachers and parents to help make FVHS even greater?!?  Plan on attending a quick meeting today at lunch in Mr. Nelson’s room, #403.  Did I say quick?  Yes.  So, don’t be late!”

 

Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Basketball for beating Marina on Friday night. The Barons are now 5 and 0 in league!  This Friday night the Barons travel to Huntington Beach, tip-off is at 7:00pm.  Go Barons!

 

Congratulations to Steele Escobedo who won the Five Counties Wrestling tournament in his weight class.  He is the first Baron in 30 years to win a belt at Five Counties!  Great Job Steele!

 

Senior Salutations for the yearbook are now being accepted. Send them in before January 25 for only $175 for a half page and $275 for a full page in the yearbook. After this date the prices will go up. For forms, see Mr. Langford in room 404.

 

Attention students:  The homework club schedule is changing for finals week.  Tuesday homework club will be held 3:00 to 4:30, and Wednesday homework club is canceled.  See you on Tuesday hardworking Barons!

 

Anyone interested in trying out for the Dive Team, there will be an informational meeting today during lunch on the pool deck.  Week long tryouts will begin on January 29th at 2:00pm.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Do you have any empty ink or toner cartridges? ASB and KIWIN’S would like you to turn them into your third period class today! The top 3 classes will get a special treat! Have any questions? Contact any KIWIN’S member

 

Good morning Barons, here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, January 16th:

 

Hey Barons, today is BLUE OUT!!!  Go to Edison High School for the Boys Soccer game @ 5:00 and then move into the gym to support the Boys Basketball Team @ 7:00 as they battle for first place…Let’s get NOISY BARONS and show those Chargers our FV spirit and help root our boys on to sole possession of first place in the Sunset League…  REMEMBER WEAR BLUE TONIGHT!!  Go Barons!  Super Baron & ASB is $1.00.

 

Senior Salutations for the yearbook are now being accepted. Send them in before January 25 for only $175 for a half page and $275 for a full page in the yearbook. After this date the prices will go up. For forms, see Mr. Langford in room 404.

 

Attention students:  The homework club schedule is changing for finals week.  Tuesday homework club will be held 3:00 to 4:30, and Wednesday homework club is canceled.  See you on Tuesday hardworking Barons!

 

Attention all swimmers, swim team tryouts start today 6th period until 4 p.m.  All students wanting to join the swim team must tryout.  If you are a returning swimmer, you have to come by the pool deck to check-in during 6th period.  If you want to join the team and are currently in a winter sport, we will have a second tryout in early February.

 

Anyone interested in trying out for the Dive Team, there will be an informational meeting next Tuesday, January 22nd during lunch on the pool deck.  Week long tryouts will begin on January 29th at 2:00pm.

 

Track tryouts start today and will continue through Friday at 3:30 on the track. Winter sport athletes will have a separate try out after their sport is over.

Attention all boys on the golf team, there is a mandatory meeting Friday at lunch in Coach Keyser’s room, room 107.

 

Seniors our Financial Aid Evening is Tonight! I hope every senior and their parent can attend this evening at 6:30pm in the Student Cafeteria. We will be going over the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Cal Grants, Scholarships and much more. Whether you are attending OCC or UCLA financial aid applies to you! Come get all the info needed to help offset college costs. See you tonight at 6:30!

 

Student Parking will be hard to come by this Friday during the 5 Counties Wrestling Tournament.  It is strongly recommended that students get a ride to school or make other arrangements where they will not need their cars.  The church parking lot will be made available all day for those attending the wrestling tournament.  If you cannot find parking in the lot you are assigned, you will need to park on the streets.  Remember, even if you do find parking on campus before school, you may not find a spot when you return from lunch.

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Do you have any empty ink or toner cartridges? Asb and KIWIN’S would like you to turn them into your third period class by January 22nd. The top 3 classes will get a special treat! Have any questions? Contact any KIWIN’S member

 

Attention all club presidents: there will be an ICC meeting in Thursday during lunch in room 403 to discuss the International Fair.

 

Good morning Barons, here are your morning announcements for Monday, January 14th:

Congratulations to the dance team for an awesome job at their first competition of the season!!
The Officers, small hip hop and varsity hip hop teams all received 1st place!! The varsity jazz and coed hip hop teams placed 2nd.  In the solo categories, Haley Richartz and Alyssa Loeffelman placed 2nd and Amanda Kolb received 1st Place! An amazing start to this competition!!

 

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys’ soccer team for their impressive 2-0 shutout win over the 3rd ranked Griffins. Oscar Fernandez scored his 4th goal of the season in league. Derek Huynen blasted a shot from about 40 yards out to finish off Los Al. The Barons are now tied for first place in league with a 3-1 record. Great start to the season boys! Good luck Wednesday night at Edison!

 

Our wrestlers continued their undefeated streak by beating Newport Harbor 63-12 last Wednesday. Over the weekend, they placed second at the Arroyo Tournament. Place winners were:  Seniors – Nathan Bazan, Lennon Gomez, and Josh Madrid; Juniors – Bryant Vasquez and Quentin Gomez;

Sophomores – Drew Morgan, Kyle Nooke and Devin Stewart and Freshmen Blake Vasquez.  Steele and Stone Escobedo both won their divisions and Steele was once again the tournament MVP. Make sure to support our wrestlers this Wednesday in our gym as they take on Los Alamitos.

 

Hey Barons! Thanks for coming out Friday night to the Silent Night/Shake that Snowflake game and dance…The stands were full of eager Barons waiting patiently for the 10th point and let me tell you… the place erupted as the ball went through the net! From there the basketball team took control and defeated the Griffins 59 to 47…The Fountain Valley Loud Crowd continues to be a dedicated group of students committed to FV athletics…

 

This Wednesday the Boys Basketball Team travels to Edison for a battle of first place…Not shocking the Chargers are planning a….wait for it…wait for it….Silent Night Game against us… so original…Anyways, we are being challenged once again by the mighty Chargers…So get ready this Wednesday Night to go over to Edison and show them our FV spirit and help root our boys on to sole possession of first place in the Sunset League…

 

Baby it’s cold outside….That’s why tomorrow for the Girl’s soccer game here 3:00 @ FV ASB will be providing hot chocolate to the first 100 students in attendance…So grab your jacket, scarf and beanie and come cheer our girls on to victory!

 

Attention all swimmers, there will be swim team tryouts this Wednesday, January 16th, starting 6th period until 4 p.m.  All students wanting to join the swim team must tryout.  If you are a returning swimmer, you have to come by the pool deck to check-in during 6th period.  If you want to join the team and are currently in a winter sport, we will have a second tryout in early February.

 

Track try outs start this week on Wednesday and will continue through Friday at 3:30 on the track. Winter sport athletes will have a separate try out after their sport is over.

 

Attention all boys on the golf team, there is a mandatory meeting Friday at lunch in Coach Keyser’s room, room 107.

 

BARON WEAR ORDERS are being taken now at the Financial Office.  Last day to order is tomorrow, JANUARY 15TH.  STOP BY NOW!

 

Don’t forget the PTSA meeting tonight at 7 pm in the Media Center.  Come and hear what’s going on at FVHS!  Students, Teachers, Parents, and Community Members are invited to attend.

 

Attention Seniors! Senior of the Month applications are due today in the Activities Office for another consideration. If you have already applied, your application will roll over.

 

Student Parking will be hard to come by this Friday during the 5 Counties Wrestling Tournament.  It is strongly recommended that students get a ride to school or make other arrangements where they will not need their cars.  The church parking lot will be made available all day for those attending the wrestling tournament.  If you cannot find parking in the lot you are assigned, you will need to park on the streets.  Remember, even if you do find parking on campus before school, you may not find a spot when you return from lunch.

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Spanish club is taking orders for their awesome 2012-2013 T-shirts. If you would like to buy one, go by room 237 and place your order with Mr. Gonzalez. You must pre-pay the 10$ and the last day to place orders is tomorrow, Tuesday the 15th. You can see the design on the FV website. Remember to rock the sombrero!

 

Good morning Barons, here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, January 9th:

 

BARON WEAR ORDERS are being taken now at the Financial Office.  Last day to order in January will be NEXT TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH.  STOP BY NOW!

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming PTSA meeting on Monday, January 14th, at 7 pm in the Media Center.  Come and hear what’s going on at FVHS!  Students, Teachers, Parents, and Community Members are invited to attend.

 

Attention all football players…There will be a meeting today at lunch with Coach Fenton in the weight room!

 

Tonight is Senior night for wrestling…Please come out and cheer them on tonight in the FV gym @5:00!

 

Do you have what it takes to be Miss Fountain Valley? The Miss Fountain Valley Pageant is looking for applicants to be a part of this years’ Competition…There are over $5000 in scholarships and the winner will move on to the state level…

 

Hey Barons… this Friday January 11 Fountain Valley will host Los Alamitos in Boy’s Basketball. After the game we will host a dual school dance “Shake that Snowflake”!  Make sure to join the Facebook Event page and find out specifics about the games and dance! I heard that it might snow in the gym!

 

Attention Seniors! Senior of the Month applications will be due Monday, January 14 in the Activities Office for another consideration. If you have already applied, your application will roll over.

 

Junior and sophomore students who took the PSAT last Oct may pick up the test results in the Career Center.

 

Auditions for the spring musical “Little Shop of Horrors” begins today after school in room 307.  We are looking for a cast and crew, and we want you.

 

Here is a great opportunity to design the logo for Grad Night 2013, “Around the World in One Knight.”  The student artist with the winning design will win a free ticket to the 2013 Grad Night event, a prize valued at $100.  Flyers, which outline all the contest rules and specifics, are available at the Activities Office or on our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.  All entries must be submitted to the Activities Office by this Friday, January 11, 2013 before 3 pm.

 

Attention Barons! Interested in Writing, Art, or Photography? Want to be published in Baron Banner’s next magazine? Baron Banner is still accepting entries to the Creative Arts contests – send your art, photo, and writing entries tofvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. Submissions are due today.

 

Attention all Sophomores!  Didn’t get any sophomore swag for the holidays?  Well no fear, because you can still pre-order your class sweatshirt this week.  Visit Mrs. Williams’ room 221 at lunch today to place your order.  Final day is Friday January 11th!

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Happy New Year Barons, here are your morning announcements for Monday, January 7th, 2013:

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team on their victories over Huntington Beach last Friday, all three levels beat the Oilers.  Varsity won 72 to 60.  Great job Barons!

 

Our Baron wrestlers continued their domination over the break. The Varsity defeated HB 55-23, placed 4th at The Mann Classic, and 5th at the Asics Southern Ca Challenge where Senior Steele Escobedo was the champion and most valuable wrestler!  The team is currently ranked 9th in Orange County and hope to repeat as Sunset League champions this season. Make sure to come out and support them at their first home meet this Wednesday vs Newport Harbor.

 

Congratulations to the Varsity boys’ Soccer team for beating Marina and Huntington Beach to start

2-0 in league. The Barons were led by Oscar Fernandez who had three goals and two assists. The Barons are now 6-4-4 and will play at Newport Harbor Wednesday night at 5:00 good luck!

 

Attention all football players….There will be a meeting at lunch this Wednesday in the weight room…Coach Fenton will be here again to speak with all players!

Hey Barons….The game of the Week is this Wednesday Girls Water Polo @ Newport Harbor High School @ 7:10pm…Come out and support our girls as they take on the Sailors!

Hey Barons…It’s winter sport’s season and all of the teams are off to a great start!

Coming up this Friday January 11 Fountain Valley will host Los Alamitos in Boy’s Basketball. After the game we will host a dual school dance “Shake that Snowflake”!  Make sure to join the Facebook Event page and find out specifics about the games and dance! I heard that it might snow in the gym!

 

PSAT Results Night and Junior Parent Night will be held tomorrow night, Jan 8th at 6:30pm in the Student Cafeteria. Any sophomore or junior who took the test can pick up the results that evening.  We will do a test interpretation and then juniors can stay for college and EAP information.

 

Auditions for the spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, will be held this week beginning on Wednesday January 9th.  There will be a dance session on Tuesday outside of room 309.  Please see Mr. Zick in room 309 for an audition packet.

 

Here is a great opportunity to design the logo for Grad Night 2013, “Around the World in One Knight.”  The student artist with the winning design will win a free ticket to the 2013 Grad Night event, a prize valued at $100. Flyers, which outline all the contest rules and specifics, are available at the Activities Office or on our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.  All entries must be submitted to the Activities Office by this Friday, January 11, 2013 before 3 pm.

 

Attention Barons! Interested in Writing, Art, or Photography? Want to be published in Baron Banner’s next magazine? Baron Banner is still accepting entries to the Creative Arts contests – send your art, photo, and writing entries tofvhsbaronbanner@gmail.com. Submissions are due by this Wednesday, January 9th.

 

Attention all Sophomores!  Didn’t get any sophomore swag for the holidays?  Well no fear, because you can still pre-order your class sweatshirt this week.  Visit Mrs. Williams’ room 221 at lunch starting tomorrow to order yours today.  Final day is Friday January 11th!

 

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, tomorrow, January 8th is the deadline.  Extra ordering packets are available in the Activities Office.  This will be your last chance to order these items.

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Hey Seniors.  Don’t forget to buy your senior t-shirts!  You can buy one from Miss Orr in room 100 or from any Senior Commission member for only $13.  Get them before they run out!