Daily Bulletin October 2, 2013

1. Daily BulletinOctober 2, 2013 Go Cardinals! View online at: http://www.sandi.net/hoover Dr. Podhorsky

2. COLLEGE PREP DAY Preparing students for college and career! Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Minimum Day—7:30am-12:25pm SAT/ACT Word of the Day: • Vociferous: • making a loud cry Come to the table at the front of the quad during lunch to use this word in a sentence and get a prize!!! Prep Day Schedule: Freshmen—Class of 2017: ACT Explore Sophomores—Class of 2016: PSAT Juniors— Class of 2015: ACT PLAN Seniors— Class of 2014: College Senior Seminars

3. Homecoming Spirit Week Fashion Show Wednesday, Oct. 2nd During Lunch Find out what to wear for Spirit Week Oct. 7-11

4. SAT/ACT Fee Waivers Still Available • Upcoming SAT Test: November 2 Must register by OCTOBER 3 • Students can pick up fee waivers Monday-Friday, afterschool.

5. Make Up School Picture Day Thursday October 3rd in the auditorium. more information soon

6. Reminder Class of 2016! • Class of 2016 the Cardinals Interact applications are due this Thursday, October 3rd. Applications can be turned into the Counseling Center, Attendance, and or the Main Office. Don't miss this great opportunity! More Information

7. Calling all Class of 2016! • Are you looking to meet new people on campus, get more involved in your school and in the community, go to camps,learn about various careers throughout San Diego, earn a scholarship,get academic support, all while having lots of fun?

8. Calling all Class of 2016! • If the answer is yes, Cardinals Interact is the program for you! • Applications are DUE: OCTOBER 3rd! • Pick up your application today in the Counseling Center! • COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE TURNED INTO THE CARDINALS INTERACT BIN IN THE COUNSELING CENTER OR MAIN OFFICE • If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Program Director, Beatriz Valencia, at (619)795-2008 or bvalencia@pricecharities.org

9. A ATTENTION SENIORSCLASS OF 2014 College Application Workshops When: October 1-November 30 Location: Career Center Computer Lab Time: Monday-Friday 2:30-4:00pm (afterschool) Receive one-on-one help with your CSU, UC, & Private School Applicationsfrom the CAC Team.

10. Athletic Events This Week

11. Athletic Events This Week

12. Athletic Events This Weekend Go Cardinals!

14. CAHSEE Bring Picture ID Room 1103

15. WORD OF THE DAY COLLEGE PREP DAY Vociferous: making a loud cry Come to the table at the front of the quad during lunch to use this word in a sentence and get a prize!!! 10/02/2013 OCTOBER 16 2013 SAT / ACT

16. NEWS • ATTENTION CLASS OF 2014!! • Need any college related assistance? Come visit us during: • College Avenue Compact Walk-in Hours • When: Monday-Friday • Time: Period 6 & Afterschool • Location: Counseling Center • *Note: Seniors with a 6th period will need to show a teacher note or pass!

17. HOOVER ASB WANTS YOUR BABY PICTURE! If you would like your picture to be displayed at the HOMECOMING DANCE.. MORE INFORMATION

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19. HOMECOMING TICKETS ON SALE! Special price extended one more week: to October 4th $30 W/ASB CARD $35 W/OUT Oct.07 to Oct 11th $35 W/ASB CARD $40 W/OUT HOMECOMING DANCE OCT. 12, 2013 AT THE MISSION VALLEY HILTON

20. HOMECOMING TICKETS ON SALE! • Homecoming Tickets can not be sold until students have their Dance contracts signed by their parents. • Contracts are available in • *The financial office from 7:00 - lunch • *In the ASB room at lunch  • *In the front lunch quad at lunch • Guest contracts for dates who do not attend Hoover will also be available

21. OPEN Wrestling Room every Tuesday and Thursday. • We also have Strength Training in the weight room Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Everyone is welcome. • Meet right after school by the wrestling room (in back of the Big Gym under the upper bleachers). • Come work out and learn new moves and/or what the sport of wrestling is all about. We are looking for male and female wrestlers of all sizes. Come see if you have what it takes!     Coach Hoskisson

22. The Class of 2014 will meet Monday, October 7thduring Period 4 in the auditorium. Students will get important information about senior packages and upcoming events. Senior teachers during Period 4, please plan to attend with your classes, and other teachers, please release your seniors to attend this important meeting. Thank you! Mrs. Richardson-Davidson, Senior Class Adviser Class of 2014

23. NEWS Attention Seniors - Class of 2014 If you are interested in applying to a 4-yr. university, you must take the SAT or ACT test Fee waivers will only be distributed: Monday-Friday, Afterschool In the Career Center Don’t delay, pick it up today!

24. NEWS Attention SENIORS!! ACT Testing Schedule 2013-14 • With Fee Waiver, ACT TEST IS FREE! • Go to career center afterschool to pick up fee waiver • For registration assistance, the CAC team is available everyday afterschool in the career center.

25. NEWS Attention Seniors!! SAT Testing Schedule 2013-14 • With Fee Waiver, SAT TEST IS FREE! • Go to career center afterschool to pick up fee waiver • For registration assistance, the CAC team is available everyday afterschool in the career center.

26. Online SAT Preparation Resources: • The College Board  the organization that creates the SAT, has a number of free resources on its website.  This is a great place to start. http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice • Question of the Day  Sign up to receive free daily Official SAT Question of the Day from The College Board. http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice • Number 2 is a free online test preparation website.  The site includes a feature that allows parents to monitor their student’s efforts and improvements. https://www.number2.com/ • I Need a Pencil is another good free online test preparation website. (you tube site) • Spark Notes provides lists of common SAT words along with free diagnostics, practice tests and flashcards. http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat/ • The New York Times Leaning Network offers comprehension quizzes based on recent New York Times content.  Strong reading comprehension skills are crucial for success on the SAT and in college.  This is a great way to help develop those skills. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/

27. Online SAT Preparation Resources: • Brightstorm’s Online Learning Network Includes low-cost video based test prep with teaching videos in short, personalized formats as well as practice tests, downloadable materials and comprehensive study guides. http://www.brightstorm.com/media • SAT or ACT: How to help your child get ready Is an article that provides parents with an overview of how to prepare students for the SAT and ACT. • http://www.greatschools.org/college-prep/applying/73-SAT-or-ACT-help-your-child-get-ready.gs • Erik the Red (Erik Jacobsen, PhD.) is a New Jersey tutor who shares “must know” math facts, formulas and strategies on his free web site. http://erikthered.com/tutor

28. Saturday School this Saturday October 5th, 2013 8:00am-12:00pm. Come and clear your detentions and get off the LOP list. Students will meet no later than 8am in the front quad where they will be assigned a classroom for the four hours. Students must stay in Saturday School for the entire four hours to receive credit. All Saturday School dates will soon be up on the Hoover website calendar.

29. Detention This Week • Detention will be held every day after school in Room 405/Computer Lab.  • Please tell students to enter through the outside door, not the Library.  • Detention starts at 2:30 and ends at 3:30.  • Students must be ON TIME to receive detention credit.