January 2015 Announcements

Happy New Year Barons!

Here are the last announcements of the 1st semester…

Attention Students!!  All Health textbooks must be returned during the finals. Mr. Felix’s world Geography textbooks must also be returned during the final.  All Econ, and Gov’t textbooks must be returned during, or before the finals. Seniors that “forget” to return their 1st semester book will not be given a book for their 2nd semester class until all classes have checked out a book. In order to make sure we have enough books for all Barons they all have to be returned before the end of finals. Failure to return books on time may be subject to late fees. Please be caring Barons and return the books you will no longer need 2nd semester. Thank-You!!!

Our Varsity wrestlers competed with over 700 wrestlers from multiple states this past weekend. For the first time in FV History 2 Baron Wrestlers made it to the finals of our prestigious Five Counties Invitational Tournament. Blake Vasquez and Andrew Morgan both took 2nd place to lead the team to a 5th place finish, our best in over 30 years! Additionally, Stone Escobedo took 7th and Karson Ayres placed 5th. Thanks to all our Baron Staff and students who helped host the 2 day long tournament.  On Monday night, Karson, Blake, and Andrew competed in the Orange County All Star Match. Blake and Drew defeated their opponents on their way to becoming the #1 wrestlers in the county! The Wrestling Team is currently ranked 2nd in Orange County and undefeated in Sunset League.

Congrats to our Athletes of the Month for December, Michelle Wu, Girls Basketball, and Ryan Fusco, Boys Basketball!

Congrats to our Seniors of the Month for January, Ari Jacobsen and Langa Tran.

Our game of the week is this Friday @ 7:00pm, don’t forget to come out in your best beach gear this Friday night as our FV basketball boys take on the Oilers on our home court!

Also, come support Girls Basketball at the Fireman vs. Policeman Basketball Game this Saturday, doors open at 4:00 and tip-off is at 6:00!

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The FVHS Girls Basketball program is hosting the Fountain Valley Fire Department vs. Fountain Valley Police Department Basketball Classic this Saturday, January 24in the FVHS gym, tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.  Vendors from around the community will be on hand starting at 4:00 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 will benefit the FVHS Girls Basketball program.

Auditions and interviews for the spring musical, Pippin’s cast and crew will be held January 27th and 28th at 6:00pm in room 309.  Crew interviews will be held onJanuary 29th beginning at 3:00 in room 309.  Please see Mr. Zick for more audition material and more information.

 

Here are your morning announcements for Tuesday, January 20th, 2015:      

Congratulations to the Dance Team for an awesome start at their first competition of the season!  The Co-ed hip hop team, small and large hip hop teams all received 1st place!!  Cheyanne Piepmeyer also placed 1st in her solo category.  Great job dancers!!

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of The Hothouse.  They received honors at the California Educational Theatre Association High School Theatre Festival.

Attention Senior Women, the application for the National Charity League Scholarship is now available.  If you are interested in applying for it please stop by the Career Center and pick up an application.

Attention Barons: ALL Homework Club sessions are canceled this week due to “finals”.  Study on!!

Attention Students, this is an important announcement from your Guidance Specialists.

If you need a schedule change, please see your Guidance Specialist after finals this week, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.  All change requests must be made in person and requested no later than this Friday, January 23.  Many schedules had to be changed because of teacher reassignments.  Please understand these changes were unavoidable.  Tuesday, January 27th, look for your first period class posted on the attendance windows.  You will receive your updated schedule in your first period class.

Attention Seniors, the Frank M. Doyle scholarship is now accepting applications.  If you are interested in applying, please go to their web site Frank M Doyle.com and fill out an application.  The deadline to apply is March 1st.

Juniors, last chance to get a practice SAT or ACT this spring.  Practice tests will be on Jan 31st and March 28th from 9am to 1pm in the Media Center. Register atrevolutionprep.com.  $25 for one test $40 for both.  Sophomores, start preparing now with a practice ACT, this exam is very similar to the new version of the SAT.

The FVHS Girls Basketball program is hosting the Fountain Valley Fire Department vs. Fountain Valley Police Department Basketball Classic this Saturday, January 24in the FVHS gym, tip-off is at 6:00 p.m.  Vendors from around the community will be on hand starting at 4:00 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 will benefit the FVHS Girls Basketball program.

Auditions and interviews for the spring musical, Pippin’s cast and crew will be held January 27th and 28th at 6:00pm in room 309.  Crew interviews will be held onJanuary 29th beginning at 3:00 in room 309.  Please see Mr. Zick for more audition material and more information.

Cowabunga, Barons!  Come out in your best beach gear as our FV basketball boys take on the Oilers on our home court!  Hang loose in your floaties, board shorts, goggles and Hawaiian shirts!

 

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Class of 2016!!! Order your 2016 Class Hoodie now! Forms can be found online and can be turned into any junior commission member as well as room 301! Presale is $25

Senior Commission will be selling Class of 2015 Baseball Tees for $18 during lunch today, in front of the activities office

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The Working Wardrobes Club is having an Office Supplies Drive to support the unemployed. It’s so easy to make a great impact in this cause; all you need to do is find office and school supplies around your house to donate, and drop them off in your English classes until January 20th. The holiday season might be over…but that doesn’t mean the generosity should stop!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Friday, January 16th, 2015:    

Welcome Wrestlers to Fountain Valley High School!

The Frosh Boys Basketball team defeated Edison by 13 points on Wednesday, and Los Alamitos by 18 points, yesterday. Offensively the Barons were led by Cameron Mansouri’s 16 points vs Edison. Ken Sakata was 6 for 6 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter vs Los Al. Making strong contributions on the defensive end were Steven Amezca, Dylan Sorce and Nima Kalhor. Pulling down key boards were Kevin Nguyen and Bryant Ly. The Barons improve to 19-3 and 3-0 in league play. Nice job Frosh Boys!

Attention Boys JV and Frosh/Soph soccer. Due to the reverse modified day you must go to your 5th period class and be excused at 1:00 for your bus today.  Good luck and beat Los Al.

Congratulations to Rotary Most Improved Student for January, Natalie Scobell.

Attention Juniors, if you were unable to attend the PSAT night last night, your tests are available for pick up now in the Career Center.

Attention sophomores!  Today is the last day sophomore commission is taking hoodie orders. Turn in your money to Mrs. Williams and order form by January 16. Order at tinyurl.com/fvhs2017hoodie  For more information talk to Mrs. Williams in Room 221.

Tonight’s Rooter Bus to Los Alamitos has been cancelled.

Attention Senior Women, the application for the National Charity League Scholarship is now available.  If you are interested in applying for it please stop by the Career Center and pick up an application.

Attention Barons: ALL Homework Club sessions are canceled next week due to the “finals” week schedule. Study on!!

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The Working Wardrobes Club is having an Office Supplies Drive to support the unemployed. It’s so easy to make a great impact in this cause; all you need to do is find office and school supplies around your house to donate, and drop them off in your English classes until January 20th. The holiday season might be over…but that doesn’t mean the generosity should stop!

 

Here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, January 14th, 2015:      

Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling Team for Placing 1st at the So Cal Wrestling Challenge held at Tustin High School this past weekend. The 6 placers include: Karson Ayres (champion), Blake Vasquez (2nd), Andrew Morgan (Champion), Stone Escobedo (2nd), Ben Madrid (2nd), and David Galdamez (8th). This placing pushes the Barons back to 3rd in Orange County.  Last night our wrestlers won at Freshmen, JV, and Varsity in Sunset League duals. The Varsity crushed Marina 54-15. Congratulations and good luck this weekend at our Five Counties Tournament!

Girls JV and Varsity both thumped Edison to stay in first place in league.  Frosh lost by 2 in overtime.   It was the first Varsity victory over Edison the last 20 years.  The Frosh and JV travel to Los Al on Thursday at 3pm and 6pm, while the Varsity play at Los Alamitos, Friday at 6pm. Go Barons!

Swim team meeting tomorrow Thursday Jan. 15th, during lunch on deck.  All athletes need to check in to be enrolled in swim.

Attention Juniors, if you were unable to attend the PSAT night last night, your tests are available for pick up now in the Career Center.

Seniors! Don’t forget our Financial Aid Evening tonight at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria. UC Irvine and the Career Center will walk you through the FAFSA and Cal Grant information.

There will be a MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT (cast and crew) MEETING Thursday January 15, 2015 at 6:30 PM in room 307 for parents and students who will be participating in theatre spring semester.  Please talk to Mr. Zick if you have questions or concerns.

Do you have a parking permit in the Senior lot?  Part of the senior lot will be unavailable to students this Friday due to the 5 Counties Wrestling Tournament.  If you have a senior permit you may park in the church parking lot this Friday only.  Only students with a parking permit for the senior lot or the church lot will be allowed to park in the church parking lot this Friday.  You may want to get a ride to school that day.  Parking will be very limited.  Please come to Supervision if you have any questions.

Reminder seniors, the senior of the month app is due tomorrow to be considered for January.  Come to the activities office for an application.

Attention sophomores!  The last day sophomore commission is taking hoodie orders is this Friday. Turn in your money to Mrs. Williams and order form by January 16. Order at tinyurl.com/fvhs2017hoodie  For more information talk to Mrs. Williams in Room 221.

This Friday, girls and boys basketball will play a varsity double header at Los Al.  Want a free ride to the games?  Our rooter bus will be leaving at 4:45pm.  Bring a $5 deposit to hold your seat, go to the game, and get your money back on Monday.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations to Mrs. Lee and Mr. Tyson for coming in first and second place in collecting the most pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Club’s Pop Tab Drive. School-wide, FVHS collected approximately 63,350 pop tabs, which is 50 pounds total, and will equal about $333 for the Orange County Ronald McDonald House. Great job Barons!!

The Working Wardrobes Club is having an Office Supplies Drive to support the unemployed. It’s so easy to make a great impact in this cause; all you need to do is find office and school supplies around your house to donate, and drop them off in your English classes until January 20th. The holiday season might be over…but that doesn’t mean the generosity should stop!

Here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, January 7th, 2015:

For the first time in 20 years, Baron Basketball is welcoming home the 1994 and 1995 Back to Back Sunset League Championship teams. Come to the home Boys’ Basketball game this Friday as former head coach, FV Math teacher Mr. Billingsley, Hall of Famer, Brandon Leimbach, and the rest of the back to back champions are honored at Half Time of the game on this 20 year anniversary.

Congratulations to the FVHS Girls Varsity Soccer team for defeating Garden Grove HS with a score of 5 goals to 1. Goals were scored by Jackie Garrett, Sandy Hawryla, Kylie Wilson, Karley Duda and Leigha Williams.  The junior varsity team also won their match with a decisive victory of 4 goals to 1. Great job girls!  League play begins this Thursday at Marina. GO BARONS!

Fountain Valley Girls Basketball completed another program sweep on Monday against La Habra.  Frosh/Soph won on a shot in the final seconds of the game.  JV dominated in their victory and Varsity won moving to 13-3 on the season.  League play starts on Thursday at Marina.  Go Barons!

Last chance for juniors and a jump start for sophomores…. Practice SAT/ACT this Saturday 9am in the Media Center.  You must register at revolutionprep.com. $25.00 for one test, $40.00 for both.  The next practice test will be in March.    This has been changed to Sat. 1/31.

Hey Senior Barons– We need YOUR artwork, depicting the 2015 Grad Night theme “Light up the Knight!” If your artwork is selected, you’ll receive a FREE ticket to this year’s Grad Night Party, a $100 value!   Fliers outlining this contest are available at the Activities office or on our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.  Contact Kate Tran for further questions.

Sophomore commission is now taking orders for Class of 2017 hoodies. The last day to order is JANUARY 16, 2015- the order and money must be submitted by then. If you have questions or need more info talk to Mrs. Williams in Room 221

 

Class of 2016!!! Order your 2016 class hoodie now! Forms can be found online and can be turned into any junior commission member as well as room 301! Presale is 25 dollars and due January 16th.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! If you ordered a Class of 2015 baseball tee, please come to room 100 on Fridays AT LUNCH to pick yours up! Or find a Senior Commission Board member and ask them to get your tee. If you were not able to order a baseball tee, you can purchase one in room 100 on Friday at lunch for only $18. Since we have a limited amount, it will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your support of the Class of 2015!

Hey Barons!  Pack the Gym is back! This Friday, January 9th, come support our Varsity Baron Basketball team at 7pm in the gym against Marina! The dance is after the game so get ready to Jam Out in your 80’s Workout! Neon headbands, spandex, leg warmers, and leotards! Don’t miss out on this spectacular night! Dance pre-sale tickets are $3 at the financial office

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Attention all Freshmen, Freshman Commission club will be holding their first meeting of the new year, come to room 100 tomorrow, January 8th at lunch time. There’s always room for new members. See you there!

Hey Barons!  Do you have any new or gently used books you no longer need? The Team Inspire club is holding a book drive through Friday to donate books to schools and children who are in need of reading materials. There will be two drop off boxes, one in the office and one in Mrs. Barro’s room, room 223.

 

Here are your morning announcements for Monday, January 5th, 2015:      

Girls Varsity Basketball is 12-3 and finished 3rd in the Cavalier Classic over the holiday break. The Sunset League championship run starts this Thursday at Marina High school.

Last chance for juniors and a jump start for sophomores…. Practice SAT/ACT this Saturday 9am in the Media Center.  You must register at revolutionprep.com. $25.00 for one test, $40.00 for both.  The next practice test will be in March.

Hey Senior Barons– We need YOUR artwork, depicting the 2015 Grad Night theme “Light up the Knight!” If your artwork is selected, you’ll receive a FREE ticket to this year’s Grad Night Party, a $100 value!   Fliers outlining this contest are available at the Activities office or on our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.  Contact Kate Tran for further questions.  Good luck and happy holidays!!

Sophomore commission is now taking orders for Class of 2017 hoodies. The last day to order is JANUARY 16, 2015- the order and money must be submitted by then. If you have questions or need more info talk to Mrs. Williams in Room 221

Hey Barons!  Pack the Gym is back! This Friday, January 9th, come support our Varsity Baron Basketball team at 7pm in the gym against Marina! The dance is after the game so get ready to Jam Out in your 80’s Workout! Neon headbands, spandex, leg warmers, and leotards! Don’t miss out on this spectacular night! Dance pre-sale tickets are $3 and go on sale starting Tuesday in the financial office

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Hey Barons!  Do you have any new or gently used books you no longer need? The Team Inspire club is holding a book drive to donate books to schools and children who are in need of reading materials beginning today, Jan. 5th through Friday, Jan. 9th.  There will be two drop off boxes, one in the office and one in Mrs. Barro’s room, room 223.

 

Here are your morning announcements for Wednesday, January 7th, 2015:      

For the first time in 20 years, Baron Basketball is welcoming home the 1994 and 1995 Back to Back Sunset League Championship teams. Come to the home Boys’ Basketball game this Friday as former head coach, FV Math teacher Mr. Billingsley, Hall of Famer, Brandon Leimbach, and the rest of the back to back champions are honored at Half Time of the game on this 20 year anniversary.

Congratulations to the FVHS Girls Varsity Soccer team for defeating Garden Grove HS with a score of 5 goals to 1. Goals were scored by Jackie Garrett, Sandy Hawryla, Kylie Wilson, Karley Duda and Leigha Williams.  The junior varsity team also won their match with a decisive victory of 4 goals to 1. Great job girls!  League play begins this Thursday at Marina. GO BARONS!

Fountain Valley Girls Basketball completed another program sweep on Monday against La Habra.  Frosh/Soph won on a shot in the final seconds of the game.  JV dominated in their victory and Varsity won moving to 13-3 on the season.  League play starts on Thursday at Marina.  Go Barons!

Last chance for juniors and a jump start for sophomores…. Practice SAT/ACT this Saturday 9am in the Media Center.  You must register at revolutionprep.com. $25.00 for one test, $40.00 for both.  The next practice test will be in March.    This has been changed to Sat. 1/31.

Hey Senior Barons– We need YOUR artwork, depicting the 2015 Grad Night theme “Light up the Knight!” If your artwork is selected, you’ll receive a FREE ticket to this year’s Grad Night Party, a $100 value!   Fliers outlining this contest are available at the Activities office or on our website at www.fvhsgradnight.com.  Contact Kate Tran for further questions.

Sophomore commission is now taking orders for Class of 2017 hoodies. The last day to order is JANUARY 16, 2015- the order and money must be submitted by then. If you have questions or need more info talk to Mrs. Williams in Room 221

Class of 2016!!! Order your 2016 class hoodie now! Forms can be found online and can be turned into any junior commission member as well as room 301! Presale is 25 dollars and due January 16th.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! If you ordered a Class of 2015 baseball tee, please come to room 100 on Fridays AT LUNCH to pick yours up! Or find a Senior Commission Board member and ask them to get your tee. If you were not able to order a baseball tee, you can purchase one in room 100 on Friday at lunch for only $18. Since we have a limited amount, it will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your support of the Class of 2015!

Hey Barons!  Pack the Gym is back! This Friday, January 9th, come support our Varsity Baron Basketball team at 7pm in the gym against Marina! The dance is after the game so get ready to Jam Out in your 80’s Workout! Neon headbands, spandex, leg warmers, and leotards! Don’t miss out on this spectacular night! Dance pre-sale tickets are $3 at the financial office

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Attention all Freshmen, Freshman Commission club will be holding their first meeting of the new year, come to room 100 tomorrow, January 8th at lunch time. There’s always room for new members. See you there!

Hey Barons!  Do you have any new or gently used books you no longer need? The Team Inspire club is holding a book drive through Friday to donate books to schools and children who are in need of reading materials. There will be two drop off boxes, one in the office and one in Mrs. Barro’s room, room 223.