Broken or Old Cell Phones
Attention Lobos! Do you have broken or old cell phone sitting around your house and you are not sure what to do with them? Bring them into Ms. Masuda or Mr. Takahashi's rooms for disposal. We are collecting cell phones to help organizations that visit us for free and speak to our health classes here at Los Amigos. So please bring in those unused cell phones into room M-1 or IA-2. Thank you for your help!
Scholarships
Attention all students! The Best Buy Scholarship is still accepting applications. Stop by and see Ms. Ramos in the library for more info.
Seniors
Seniors plan to order your Cap, Gown, Tassel, Graduation Announcements and Senior Remembrance items in the Commons from 7:15 to 12:45. Ordering packets will be distributed at the Senior Assembly Monday the 23. A sample of your schools Custom Graduation Announcement is on display now in the Office. Senior Ring orders will also be taken and delivered in 6 weeks.
Hey Seniors! The Garden Grove Education Association is willing to give you an opportunity to make $2000. Sound interesting? Just swing by the library and pick up an application with Ms. Ramos! Students will be selected based on Financial need, academic achievement, and service to the community and our campus. Don't miss out! The deadline is March 2.
Most Improved Student
On Thursday, January 5th, during fourth period the principal met with the candidates of December's "Most Improved Student." They were congratulated on their nomination and given their certificates. Congratulations to:
David Contreras(9), Juan Figuerora (9), Gerardo Vazquez (9), Justin Daricek (10), Jhoana Jimenez (10), Monica Gonzales(11), Edi Fajardo (11), Octavio Salgado (12), Chelsee Reyes (12)
After careful review of the candidate's progress, Octavio Salgado was selected as December's "Most Improved Student" and will attend the Rotary Breakfast on Tuesday, January 10th. Congratulations, Octavio!
SAT Prep
Juniors! It's tome to sigh up for the SAT Prep Classes...
WHAT: SAT Prep Classes
WHERE: Los Amigos High school
WHEN: Bring your completed Registration Form and the $50 fee to the Bookstore BEFORE Friday, March 2! Don;t miss this great opportunity to prepare for the SAT!
Registration forms are available in the Counseling Office or in the Library with Ms. Ramos
My Favorite Teacher Essay Contest
Barnes and Noble Bookstore is sponsoring a "My Favorite Teacher Essay Contest." Students, if you would like to acknowledge your favorite teacher by entering this writing contest, please pick up a form in your grade level office. You can write an essay, poem or letter sharing how a teacher has influenced your life and why you appreciate and admire them. All entries are due back to your grade level office by February 24.
Teens for Jeans
Hey Lobos! Help support our annual Teens for Jeans Drive! Did you know that one out of every three homeless people is under the age of 18? You can help by donating your old jeans to room C-6 or L-17!
ASU Night
Attention ASU members there will be a meeting today in L-20. It is important that you come to check your shift sign ups before they are finalized. Also, IF YOU ARE AN ASU NIGHT PERFORMER, THERE WILL BE REHERSALS TODAY AFTER SCHOOL IN THE COMMONS FROM 3-4PM. Please do not be late and please be on time, we have a lot to run through since it is the nigh before the performance.
re you interested in being a part of ASU night? Do you want to sing, dance, or perform? If so, this is your opportunity to showcase your talents at Asian Student Union night. We will be having tryouts on Thursday January 19 and Friday January 20 from 3pm-4pm in the commons. Please come and share your talents with us. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Christine Nguyen.
Class Spirit
Got spirit? Lobos participate in this week's dress up days and if your fourth period dresses up and is the most spirited, your class wins a pizza party! Teachers, if your class is dressed up, just call Mr. Castillo's room and a leadership student will go to your class to tally up the spirit! Once again, just dress up and you could win a pizza party! Good luck!
Leadership
Attention all students. It;s that time of year again when Los Amigos is seeking Leaders to become our new ASB executive board. If you are a sophomore or a junior and are interested in the position of ASB President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasure, then come on out to the Activities Office to pick up your application packet. Questions? See any Leadership student or Mr. Castillo. Good Luck!
Attention all Freshmen. Would you like to be a part of your schools Leadership class? Would you like to be a part of the activities that take place in your school? Would you like to form friendships that will last a lifetime? Well then a perfect opportunity is coming your way. Los Amigos Leadership is currently seeking four Freshmen class officers and two Freshmen commissioners. Come by the Activities office to pick up an application or see Mr. Castillio in L-17.
Senior Excellence Award
Seniors, Mrs. Draeger is now accepting applications for the January Senior Excellent Award. You may pick up an application from Mrs. Draeger in the college center or download a copy on the Los Amigos web site. Applications must be submitted by 3:00pm on Friday January 27 to be considered for this month.
Food Handlers Card
Are you looking for a job in the Food service Industry? Starting January 1, 2012 the State requires ALL employees who come in contact with food or who are looking to get a job in food service to have a "FOOD HANDLERS CARD" -- these cards are $15 and the funds come out of your OWN pocket.. BUT... Ms. Driggers has access to these cards FREE of CHARGE -- stop by FA-1 for details on how you can get your card and have an advantage over other potential job applicants. Quantities are limited so stop by today.
Jami Goldman-Marsielle's Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended Jami Goldman-Marsielle's Presentation in the Little Theatre. Everyone was well-behaved, respectful, and represented Los Amigos in a positive way. If you are interested in purchasing an autographed copy of Jami's book at a discounted rate, please see Ms. Ryan in L-19.
Clubs
Culinary Arts: There will be a meeting February 1 during lunch for our Club photo --- please wear your club t-shirts (only $10 if you do not have one see Miss Driggers to purchase one)
Hungry? Want something yummy for your tummy? The culinary club is having a bake sale today after school. Join us in front of the senior stage and get your grub on!\
NHS: Congratulations to the Los Amigos National Honor Society for an extremely successful math and science night at Monroe. It was a wonderful evening for our students to celebrate and engage with the Monroe students. Special thanks got to Chena Tran for her meticulous organizational skills and professional behavior. Thank you all who put forth their talent and effort to make this a special evening for all.
Pink Ribbon Club:Thanks to the volunteers and donors, we had a very successful blood drive, October 18. We had almost 100 students, staff, and parents donate blood. Your contribution will save someone's life and make this world a better place. Our next blood drive is in March 2012.
Sports
There will be a mandatory Track meeting for all returning track members, and anyone who would like to try out for Track on Thursday, January 26 in the gym during lunch.
Hey Lobos are you interested in playing football next year? If you are come to an informational meeting today after school at 3:00pm in Mr. Agnew's room D-1 (portables by the baseball field.) You will be given all the information needed to play football next year.
BUMP, SET, SPIKE! The boys volleyball season is just around the corner! For any boys interested in trying out for the team there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday January 18, after school out by the track!
Congratulations to our Girls Varsity soccer team for defeating Santiago yesterday by a score of 4-2. Goals were scores by Paula Nieto and Ana Abundis. Great job Lady Lobos!
Congratulations to the varsity boy's basketball team for their 55-40 victory over cross rival La Quinta last Friday night. The team was led by Michael De La Vega with 8 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Richard Tran added 10 points and connected on two three pointers in the pivital 3rd quarter. Raymond Rembert had 18 points, 11 rebounds and electrified the home crowed with a slam dunk. The team is now 3-1 in league and 10-6 overall. This week the team plays Ranch and Garden Grove at home. Great win gentlemen.
Library Hours
Students are able to use the library and its resources before school and during lunch. During periods 1-4 students must have hall passes to come to the library. The Library is CLOSED for student hall passes during 5th & 6th periods.
After school library hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 PM; Friday - CLOSED after school
Activities Calendar
Please click here for this year's Annual Activities Calendar/ASB events list, this is a list of the larger ASB Events scheduled for the current school year. Click here for the Monthly Activities Calendar, this is a slightly more detailed list of this months events.
Tardy System
Attention all students! You will hear a two minute and a one minute warning bell between periods. Please be sure to arrive to class on time. After school detentions will be issued for tardies to class. Detention will be held from 2:45-3:15.
Catering by Culinary Arts
Event Catering will be cancelled tomorrow January 10, rescheduled for Thursday,January 12 from 3 to 5pm.
Does your club or sports team have a meeting or event coming up? Let Culinary Arts prepare a snack or meal for your members. See Ms. Driggers in FA1 for details.