Simi Valley High School PioneerGram

June 9, 2016 *********************************

Dates to Note – Mark Your Calendars! Jun 20-Jul 1 School Offices Closed Jul 4 Holiday: Independence Day Jul 5-29 Summer School, SVHS Campus Aug 1-3 School Offices Closed Aug 10 Senior & Junior Round-up (Orientation), 9-Noon Aug 11 Sophomore Round-up (Orientation), 9-Noon Aug 12 Freshman Friday – 3 hr. Orientation for students new to our campus Aug 17 First Day of the 2016-2017 School Year Aug 26 Football vs. West Ranch – SWAG OUT! Sep 1 SVUSD College Fair, 5-7PM, Royal High Sep 2 Football vs. Rio Mesa Sep 5 Holiday: Labor Day Sep 14 Back to School Night Sep 16 Staff Development Day – Student Holiday Sep 17 Simi Valley Days Parade Sep 21 Drama: Mystery Dinner Theatre, 6PM, MPR Oct 3 Holiday – Rosh Hashana Oct 5 Financial Aid Night Oct 12 Holiday – Yom Kippur Oct 13 Choir Concert Oct 14 First Quarter Ends Choir Concert Oct 19 PSAT / College & Career Day / Anti-Bullying Day Oct 21 Homecoming: Football vs. Oak Park – WEAR PINK! Oct 22 Homecoming Dance – Theme: Alice in Wonderland – 7-11PM Oct 26 PSAT for 8th & 9th Grades Oct 27 Drama: DTASC Showcase, 7PM, Studio Theatre (D-7) Instrumental Music Halloween Concert Oct 28 Terror Truck @ Lunch Varsity Football vs. Agoura – Senior Night – “Ghost Out” Game Oct 31 Halloween Costume Contest @ Lunch Oct 31-Nov 4 Spirit Week: Simi vs. Royal Nov 4 Varsity Football @ Royal Nov 5 Band Spectacular Nov 11 Holiday – Veterans Day Nov 15 Senior Dinner – Theme: Lady & the Tramp – 6-8PM Nov 21-25 Thanksgiving Recess Dec 3 Dance Team Fall Showcase, Gym Dec 8-10 Drama: Winter Production, 7PM, Studio Theatre (D-7) Dec 15 Choral & Instrumental Music Winter Concert Dec 16 Ugly Sweater Day Choral & Instrumental Music Winter Concert Dec 19-21 Finals (Minimum Days – 12:20PM Dismissal) Auditions for Spring Musical, 1-3:30PM, Studio Theatre (D-7) or MPR Dec 21 Fall Semester Ends Dec 22-Jan 9 Winter Recess Jan 10 School Resumes – First Day of Spring Semester Collecting Gift Cards for Charity (Through Feb 1) Jan 16 Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 20 Winter Rally Jan 21 Winter Formal – Theme: Arabian Nights – 7-11PM

Feb 7 Open House / School of Choice Night Feb 14 Valentine’s Day – Val-o-Grams – Senior Hug Day Feb 16 Instrumental Music: Chamber Music Concert, MPR Feb 17 Renaissance Rally Feb 20 Holiday – Presidents Day Feb 23-24 Drama: Patchwork Theatre, 7PM, Studio Theatre (D-7) Mar 7 People’s Choice Awards, 6-8:30PM, MPR Mar 8 Instrumental Music Festival Preview Concert Mar 10 Choral Music Cabaret Night Mar 18 Car Show (Tentative) Mar 27-31 Spring Recess Apr 14 Holiday – Good Friday Apr 17 Staff Development Day – Student Holiday Apr 20-22 Drama: Spring Musical, 7PM, MPR Apr 21 Spring Rally Apr 22 Pride Day / Earth Day Miss Simi Valley Days Pageant Apr 25 Academic Letter Night, 6:30PM Apr 26 Valedictorian / Salutatorian Reception, 7:15AM, Library Apr 27 Senior Meetings during Government/Economics Classes Apr 28 Dancing with the Stars, 6:30-8:30PM May 4 Dramathon Awards & Performances, 5:30PM, Studio Theatre (D-7) May 5 Instrumental Music: Jazz Band Concert May 6 Prom – Theme: Cinderella – Sherwood Country Club, 7-11PM May 12 Choral Music Concert May 20 Instrumental Music Concert May 29 Holiday – Memorial Day May 31 Senior Rally, 4th Period Senior Awards Night Jun 2 NO LATE START – Full Day Block Schedule - Periods 1, 3, 5 Senior Finals Senior Picnic – Theme: Lilo & Stitch (Hawaiian) Grad Nite Jun 5 Full Day Block Schedule – Periods 2, 4, 6 Senior Finals Jun 6 Finals (Minimum Day – 12:20PM Dismissal) Senior Breakfast, 8AM Jun 7 Finals (Minimum Day – 12:20PM Dismissal) Graduation Rehearsal, 10AM – Mandatory for Graduates Jun 8 Finals (Minimum Day – 12:20PM Dismissal) Graduation, 6PM Jun 9 Last Day of School (All Periods, 8AM to 12:20PM)

Athletics Physical Forms Go to www.athleticclearance.com for information on submitting your physical clearance form to play athletics in the 2016-2017 school year. Parents must upload the physical, print out a confirmation page, sign it and bring the confirmation page and original physical to the ASB office on the date required. Due dates and other information are on the www.athleticclearance.com website.

Youth Employment Service Looking for a Job?

Looking for a job? Register with Simi’s free Youth Employment Service for job leads and help preparing for interviews. To schedule an appointment, call the YES Office at 522-4473 or 522-HIRE today!

SIMI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Dean May, Principal Ms. Sharon Klug, Office Manager

Summer Hours 2016 June 9, 2016 Update

Main Office: June 6-16: 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.

June 17-June 30 Closed July 4: Holiday: Independence Day – Closed

July 5-29: 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.

August 1-3: Closed August 4-5: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

August 8: Resume Regular Hours - 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Counseling Office: June 6-10: 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.

June 13 to July 29: Closed August 1: Registrar Available - 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

August 8: Counselors Return/Office Open- 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

ASB Office: June 6-22 - 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.

June 23 to August 8 – Closed

Student Store: June 13 to August 8 - Closed

Library: June 10 to August 16 – Closed AP Books may be picked up August 9-16; no other services available until August 17th

Work Permits are available as follows: June 6-15: SVHS Work Experience Office, 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.

June 16, July 1 to 29: Simi Valley High School Main Office, 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. Work Permits are available through the Royal High & Santa Susana High main offices

on days when our Main Office is closed (June 20-30 and August 1-3).

Transcripts are available as follows: June 6-10: Counseling Office, 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M. June 13-16: SVHS Main Office, 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. July 1-29: SVHS Main Office, 7:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. August 1-16: Counseling Office, 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Transcripts are available through Debbie Ballinger at the SVUSD district office (deborah.ballinger@simivalleyusd.org) on days when our Main Office is closed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OFFICES MAY BE CLOSED FOR LUNCH BETWEEN 11:30AM-1PM

August 9-16: Hours and Services limited

Pioneer Athletics Tryout and Summer Information for 2016-2017Fall Sports Date Time Location What to bring? Do you practice in

the Summer? How Often do you practice in the summer? When should we schedule a vacation?

Cross Country 6/6/2016 1:15 PM SVHS Back

Parking Lot

COPY of your physical. Wear

running clothes/shoes and

bring water.

We practice at 1:15PM Mon.- Sat. all summer. We do allow for family

vacation time.

We attend Runner's Workshop Camp in Idyllwild from 7/31-8/5. This is a privately run camp and attending is voluntary. If you are interested in attending camp visit the website at www.runnersworkshop.com. Sign on as

member of Simi valley high School.

Best time is during Dead Period: 6/11 - 7/4

Football 6/6/2016 2:00 PM SVHS IA Field

COPY of your physical, cleats,

workout shoes and water. Spirit pack

items will ship after parent meeting.

Yes We will practice 5 days a week with the exception of our dead period.

Best time is during Dead Period: 7/2 - 7/24

Girls Golf 7/5/2016 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Simi Hills Golf Course and Sinaloa Golf

Course

COPY of your physical Yes Practice will start on July 5th, Mon-Th 2 to 4 pm Before 7/5

Girls Tennis 6/7-6/9 9:00 AM to

11:00 AMSVHS Tennis

CourtsCOPY of your

physical Yes Practice will start on 7/11 dependent on heat 10 am or 5 pm

Best time is during the Dead Period: 6/17- 7/8

Girls Volleyball 6/7-6/9 3:00 PM to

5:30 PM SVHS Gym COPY of your physical Yes

Winter Sports Date Time Location What to bring? Do you practice in

the Summer? How Often do you practice in the summer? When should we schedule a vacation?

Boys Basketball

Saturday, 6/4

8:00 am to 10:00 am SVHS Gym COPY of your

physical Yes

Recommend players enroll in Summer school varsity basketball if not enrolled in summer school academic

class. Practices 8-10 am Mon-Fri July 5-27th. Summer League games during weekends of June and July.

After July 27th.

Boys Soccer

End of October

6:00 Pm to 8:00 PM SVHS Stadium COPY of your

physical No No summer practice; potential summer camps Anytime

Girls Basketball

Saturday, 6/4

10:00 am to 12:00 pm SVHS Gym COPY of your

physical Yes Anytime

Girls Soccer

6/14 and 6/15

8:00am to 10:00am SVHS Fields COPY of your

physical No N/A After June 15

Wrestling 7/20 to 7/23

10:00 am to 1:00 PM

SVHS Small Gym

COPY of your physical Yes

Spring Sports Date Time Location What to bring? Do you practice in

the Summer? How Often do you practice in the summer? When should we schedule a vacation?

Baseball 6/6/16 - 6/8/16

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Varsity Baseball Field

COPY of your physical

Yes, we have Summer School starting in July

Practice will be at least twice a week, games on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning June 17th ending July

26th. After July 26th

Boys Golf December 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Simi Hills Golf Course

COPY of your physical

No; indiviudal practice at local golf courses is strongly encouraged

None in the summer

Boys Lacrosse November After School SVHS Stadium COPY of your

physical No None in the summer

Boys Tennis November TBA SVHS Tennis

CourtsCOPY of your

physical No None in the summer

Boys Volleyball November TBA SVHS Gym COPY of your

physical No None in the summer

Girls Lacrosse

7/23 to 7/26/16

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Lower Fields COPY of your

physical

Softball 10/31 to 11/4

3: 00 PM to 5:00 PM

Rancho Santa Susana Park

COPY of your physical No None in the summer

Track and Field 6/8/2016 9:00 am to

11:00 amSVHS

weightroomCOPY of your

physical Yes Monday/Wednesday/Friday starting at 9 amOpen for vacation time;

communicate with Coach Ringgold

Thursday, june 9 5:30 - 7:45 pm

Simi Valley Public Library 2969 Tapo Canyon RoadSimi Valley, CA 93063

Dare to Prepare is a Free pre-permit workshop for parents and teens that provides information teens need to know before they take the wheel. This interactive program, geared toward pre-permit drivers (14-15 yrs of age) walks attendees through the steps necessary to obtain a permit and driver’s license, and offers useful tools, tips and resources to help parents and teens during the learning-to-drive process and beyond.

What is Dare to PrePare?

Sign uP TodAy! (reservations required)Pre-register by June 3rd at

AAA.com/safety4teens

Parent solution:teen truth:It is estimated that 1 in 5 teen

drivers will be in a crash during their first year of driving.

my daughter and I attended the aaa dare To prepare program before she started driving,

so now we’re both better prepared.

For information call (714) 885-2312

• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens• 1 of 5 teen drivers will be in a crash during their first year of driving• To receive tools and resources to help you and your teen safely navigate the learning-to-drive process

Why shoulD you come to Dare to PrePare?

• State and national statistics on teen driving andinformation on why teens crash

• Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) components• State requirements for obtaining a permit and license• Parent’s and Teen’s roles and responsibilities• What to look for in a driving school

What Will you learn about?

NOT AFFILIATED WITH SIMI VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Simi Valley Public Library and It’s a New Day Present a Very Special

3/16

Featuring music selections from

timeless children’s moviesJune 9, 2016 • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • On the Rose Garden Patio

Music to Our Ears ConcertDress as your favorite storybook or movie character.

Meet a princess or two! All ages are encouraged to participate.

Mon-Thurs: 10am-8 pmFri: 1 pm-5 pmSat: 10 am-5 pmSun: 1 pm-5pm

2969 Tapo Canyon RdSimi Valley, CA 93063805-526-1735www.simivalleylibrary.org

Not affiliated with Simi Valley Unified School District

June 9, 20166:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

On the Rose Garden Patio

The winners of the Summer Reading

Program bookmark contest will be

announced during this concert.

Enroll now in FreeSummer Career Camps!

High school students of all grades are invited to enroll in one of our free countywide summer camps designed to introduce exciting career options in a variety of fields. Freshman students are especially encouraged to attend as an introduction to the career pathways available at their local high school. Each camp will feature field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on projects designed to engage and inspire students in the fascinating details of each career option. High school credit is available.

Session DatesAll summer camps will run from July 5 through July 29, Monday-Thursday, at high school campuses across the county.

The program is offered through the Ventura County Office of Education and Learn 4 Life Charter Schools. All camps are taught by certificated classroom teachers.

Location & RegistrationFor a list of available camps, locations and registration information, please visit: http://www.vcoe.org/Career-Education-Center/Summer-Campsor contact the Career Education Center at:

437-1420.

Earn school credits this summer

Enroll now in FreeSummer Career Camps!

Attention High School StudentsAttention High School Students

Available Camps:

Game DesignAnimation CampBusiness and Finance CampCaptivating Speakers CampChild Development CampChoreography CampComputer Coding CampDental CampDigital Media CampEmergency 1st Responder CampGraphic Arts CampHealth Careers CampInformation Technology CampIntro to Engineering CampMedical Terminology CoursesMedia CampSTEAM CampTeaching CampVideo Production CampVocal CampVirtual Reality Camp

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR A FUN, MULTIPLE AGENGY COLLABORATION

WHAT IS EAT, LEARN, PLAY? It’s a FREE program offered during the summer to

encourage all children to eat healthy as they stay active throughout the summer.

Youth in Simi Valley, 18 years and younger, are invited to join us for a FREE lunch,

provided by Simi Valley Unified School District. Families are encouraged to stay at

the Park for fun and activities, including food distribution, music, crafts and games.

MONDAY - FRIDAY (not July 4): FREE YOUTH LUNCH

Provided by Simi Valley Unified School District

TUESDAY: FOOD DISTRIBUTION & EDUCATION

Provided by Food Share and various community pantries

WEDNESDAY: LITERACY & CRAFTS

Provided by Simi Valley Public Library and various community partners

THURSDAY: CRAFTS & GAMES

Provided by Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and various community partners

www.simivalleyusd.org

www.rsrpd.org

www.simivalleylibrary.org

www.foodshare.com

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Contract The staff and PTSA of Simi Valley High School firmly believe that we must do everything in our power to impress upon our young people the importance of being drug and alcohol free. We extend to parents the opportunity of becoming involved in our drug and alcohol prevention program by offering a contract they may sign, pledging that they will provide a drug and alcohol free home for any student attending a party in their home. The contract also states that the parents pledge to be on the premises at all times to provide supervision during such activities.

The following parents have returned the signed contract, which is valid through the year their student graduates (listed beside the parent names). Blank applications can be obtained here on the website, by emailing the editor, or by calling the school.

Rick Acosta 2017 Dennis Adkinson 2016 Stacy Y. Aguilar 2016 Robert Andrews 2016 Susan & Steve Apostolof 2016 Amy Babel 2016 Mouien Ballat 2016 Andrea Baynes 2017 Sally & Glen Becerra 2016 Jen Bergstrom 2016 Salpy Boyajian 2016 Steve Bratcher 2016 Kelly Brazeal & Bob Jordan 2016 Donna Campbell 2016 Jennifer Campbell 2017 Amalyn Capotosto 2016 Bridgett Casteen 2018 Jill Castlecorn 2018 Mariel Castro 2016 Micheline Chanko 2017 Greg & Pilai Chatman 2016 Tim Chitton 2016 Michael Clark & Melinda Sinn 2016 Tony & Samantha Costanzo 2016 Melissa & Armando Cota 2017 Sandee Covone 2017 Pedro Cuadrado 2016 Kimberly & Michael Custodio 2016 Mary Darling 2016 Marie Davis 2016 Roxana & Carlos Diaz 2017 Maria C. Diez 2018 Sheri Di Natale 2016 Diane Dobson 2018 Peggy Druyun 2016 Lisa & Richard Eidman 2017 Jeribeth Ember 2016 Kim & Rick Fannin 2017 Ronda Farr 2016 Jon Ferry 2017 Sean Flynn 2016 Luis & Kim Fortín 2017 Michele P. Fowble 2018 Martin & Annette Fraye 2016, 2018

Terri & Cory Fromm 2018 Francisco Javier Galarza 2016 Vivian Gee 2016 Kimberly Gilbreth 2017 Scott & Betty Gillies 2019 Julie & Richard Glantz 2018 Gloria Gray 2017 Gina L. Green 2017 Maria & Gary Gulden 2016 Thomas & Stacy Gustafson 2018 Diane Gutierrez 2016 Michele Haisman 2017 Jamie L. Hale-Williams 2016 Truc Hamilton 2016 Wendy Hammond 2018 Renuka Hari 2016 Yuriko Harris 2017 Marcela Hernandez 2017 Teresa Hineson 2016 Stacy Hodgins 2016 Denise Holts 2016 Tim Holtwick 2017 Tracy Hunt 2016 Scott & Michelle Hunter 2018 Edwin & Wendy Ilano 2019 Teresa Irvin 2016 Michael & Ashley Ishoo 2016 Pamela & Dwight James 2016 Candice & Chris Jones 2017 Stacey Junquera 2016 Jill & Aaron Kalaniopio 2016 Tessie Kamakura 2016 Alanna Karaba 2016 Joy Kasper 2016 Christine Katz & Dean Scully 2016 Barinder Kaur 2019 Bobbi Kawasaki 2014, 2017 Mortaza & Sue Kazem 2016 Erin Kinsley 2016 Cynthia & Allan Knutson 2016 Srinivasa Kodali 2016 Alison & Ron Lasek 2017 Suzette Lee 2016

Tatiana Lesnic 2017 Cher & David Lira 2017 Greg & Elaine Litster 2016 Nalani Lopez 2016 Nicole Luther 2016 Kristina Madrigal 2019 Laura Magness 2017 Annmarie & Anthony Marro 2016 Elizabeth Marshall 2019 Mark & Amy Martin 2016 Russell & Lorna Martin 2016 Annette May 2018 Katie McCammon 2017 Patrick McCarty 2017 Shelley McLain 2016 Andrea Madaris 2016 Thomas & Amy Meyer 2019 Cheryl & Kevin Miller 2019 Cynthia Miller 2016 Deborah Miller 2016 Erin & Joe Moran 2016, 2018 Lorena Moreno 2017 Nancy Morrissey 2016 Jennifer Murphy 2017 Joel Nava 2019 Sandra Nelson 2016 Michelle Nichols 2016 Jody Olson 2016 Sharron Panter 2016 Teri Parola 2016 Theresa Pennington 2017 Roberto Perez 2016 Nicole Perryman 2017 Kristen & R. Von Pichler 2016 Anna Pompeo 2016 Elaine & Miguel Preciado 2019 Carolyn Preston 2018 Shannon Pugh 2017 Rybeca Putnam 2016 Marcy & Ivan Quintero 2016 Dawn Ramirez 2016 Lisa Reddins 2016 Sarah Rener 2016 Richard Repich 2016

William & Susan Riedley 2016 Bruce Rivera 2016 Stephen & Dawn Robinson 2018 Samuel Romero 2016 Marci Ross 2016 Sue Roth 2019 Javier & Kim Ruesga 2016 Adrian & Maria Ruiz 2018 Amanda Saenz 2016 Angie Salazar 2016 Bertha Samano 2016 Denise Santiago 2016 Jessica J. Santos 2017 Macarena Scott 2016 Eileen Seiberlich 2017 Jennifer Sharts 2018 Tracy Sherman 2017 Regina Shido 2016

Seandra Shordon 2017 Monsef & Amany Sidrak 2017 Cindy Slack 2017 Lisa Smith 2016 Dawn Smollen 2016 Marisyl Solivo 2016 Anne E. Sorensen 2016 Jamie M. Soria 2016 Latha Sriram 2016 Tony & Julie Stephens 2016 Mary Strickland 2016 Thomas Studer 2016 Patricia Tenney 2018 Tek C. Thakur 2016 Tammy Traxler 2016 Cynthia Trice 2017 Bob & Janine Valentine 2016 Vanessa Vasquez 2016

Alicia Veazey 2016 Janev Veettil & Dilika Puthalath 2016 Lisa Vigo 2016 Joann Wagner 2018 Olwen Wagner 2016 Rodney & Debi Wagner 2016 Denise & Dan Walgren 2016 & 2018 Joyce & Chet Warwick 2016 Stephanie Watson 2016 Addison Weitzman 2016 Christine Weldon 2016 Robin Westbrook 2017 Laura & John Whittaker 2018 Heather & Nathan Wilson 2017 Jermaine & Rigolea Wilson 2016 Angela L. Wirtz 2017 Michelle Yeager 2019

Please submit the form below if you would like to be added to the list of parents above.

SIMI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Commitment to Excellence

Dean May, Principal 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063

Main Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Main Office Phone: 805-577-1400 Main Office Fax: 805-520-6633

Attendance Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Attendance Phone Ext.: 6721 & 6722

Attendance Fax: 805-520-6198

Counseling Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Counseling Office Phone Ext.: 6724

Counseling Fax: 805-520-6135

ASB /Athletics Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ASB Office Phone Ext.: 6738

Athletics Office Phone Ext.: 6737 ASB / Athletics Office Fax: 805-520-6652

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