ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Today is the Gay & Lesbian National Day of Silence. Founded in 1996, by students at the University of Virginia, thousands of students nationwide will be taking a bow of silence to bring attention to acts of world wide injustice; based on anti-gay bullying & harassment. Participants will wear speaking cards with information about GLBT discrimination, & ways for our community to “end the silence”, against homophobia. Anyone is welcome to participate in the Day of Silence, & in the lunch-time march to end the silence.

 

$50.00 Reward

We are offering a $50 Westfield Mall gift certificate! It will go to anyone who provides information that leads to the identification of anyone who has damaged our property in any way. If you have information, and want to qualify for the $50 gift certificate, just speak with a campus supervisor, teacher, or administrator. Let’s keep our Matador home looking brand new! This is, after all, Mount Miguel, the proud home of the Matadors!

 

Attention AP students: We will have a mandatory assembly; Friday, April 23, during period 5 for all AP students, who signed up to take an AP exam. If you signed up to take an AP exam, please report to the gym immediately, following period 4 on Friday, April 23. See you there.

 

Would you like an exciting summer job, & the opportunity to make over $1,500.00? Are you 17-24 yrs old? Come to the East County Career Center on Mon April 27, or Thur April 29th, from 4-7pm, to apply for the Hire-a-Youth summer job program. First come, first serve. Gain valuable work experience & make some money too. The East County Career Center is in El Cajon, at the corner of Main & Mollison; 924 East Main Street. Space is limited & you must qualify for the program.

 

BASKETBALL UNIFORMS must be turned in by Friday, April 30th to Boy’s PE. After the 30th, you will acquire a charge in Finance, for any items that are not returned.

 

YEARBOOK APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TODAY. TURN YOURS IN AND JOIN THE BEST CLASS ON CAMPUS!

 

Attention Ladies of FUTURO: We will be having our next today at 3pm in room 229. Come and participate in a great workshop on interviewing and how to write a great resume. See Ms. Garcia in Counseling if you have any questions.

 

Interested in a Golf Career? Check out the Golf Academy of America at www.golfacademy.edu, or see Mrs. Ortega in the Guidance office to obtain more information.

 

Attention Matadors. All returning students will return registration packets for the 2010/2011 school year today, during period 5. Bring your completed registration materials to your period 5 class. Great job, Matadors!

 

BTSA: Applications are now being accepted for BTSA Support Providers for the 2010-2011 school years. Applications and recommendation forms are available on the GUHSD website under "Opportunities." Please note that due to time constraints, department chairs, coaches, and teachers on a 6/5 assignments are not eligible to apply. Application deadline is April 30. Please contact 644-8040 if you have any questions . . . Thank you!

 

All Freshmen – The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management wants YOU! Hospitality Academy application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 23. Pick up or drop off your application to Mr. Wood in Room 225.

 

VOICE OF SAN DIEGO ESSAY CONTEST: Attention 11th and 12th graders! The Voice of San Diego Essay Contest awards a $2,500 scholarship based on your original essay answering a question about issues in San Diego County. See Mrs. Aragon in the Guidance Office for more details. The essay must be received by the committee on or before Friday, May 21, 2010.

 

SENIORS:

 

There will be an important Senior class meeting on Wednesday, April 21st at lunch in room P1. Please be sure to attend for some important announcements about prom!

Prom Bids will be on sale today, and every Friday at lunch, in the Finance Office. Bids are $60 with an ASB card and $65 without, per person. You must pick up a clearance form in the Finance Office and get cleared before you can purchase your bid. 95 tickets have been sold and there are 205 tickets left. Don't delay, buy your bid today!!

 

APRIL 30th is the last day to order your CAP and GOWNS and GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS via mail, phone, or drop-off to the JOSTENS office. Any cap and gown orders after this date can be paid in full at the gym on June 15 at lunch. AND THE PRICES WILL BE $15 MORE. June 15th is the distribution day for everyone to get their cap and gown.

 

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION: Hey Matadors, check out the Mount Miguel Library Web Page for lots of great information on colleges and careers. All you need to do is click on "Research Resources" and then "College and Career Resources" for easy access to helpful information. See your Guidance Staff if you need help.

 

STAFF/FACULTY SECTION

 

Please encourage students who are interested in the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program filling out the application and returning it to Jeff Wood's mailbox. We have extended t he deadline to Friday, April 23. Also, feel free to encourage students who would benefit from the HTM Academy to apply. Just have them swing by Room 225 for an application.

 

The U.S. Marine Corps conducts yearly educator workshops the purpose of which is to increase knowledge about the Marine Corps amongst teaching professionals. The workshops are available to any teacher or administrator. This year's 4 day workshop is July 19-23.

 

Activities include touring local USMC bases, eating lunch with former Mount Miguel students now in boot camp, watching training sessions, attending a boot camp graduation, etc. While participating in the workshop you stay at Humphrey's Resort on Shelter Island. See Nick in the Guidance Office for more info or an application.

 

There will be a mandatory assembly in the gym on Friday, April 23 during period 5, for all AP students who signed up to take AP exams.