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JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL •   SY 2011 – 2012

*new announcements

• John F. Kennedy High School’s mission is to develop our island students to become globally primed high achievers.
• Our ESLRs: John F. Kennedy High School students will be responsible citizens, problem solvers, effective communicators, and technologically literate.

ATTENTION EVERYONE:

• PTSA Meeting: Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• *JAPANESE CLUB: will be holding meetings every Wednesday in F202. Serious members who want to help fundraise and may partake in the Japan trip are invited to attend. Club participation will determine one’s eligibility to take part in the Japan trip. Please be prompt.
• *Marine Defenders club meeting on Thursday, September 29 during lunch in D111.
• KOREAN CLUB will be having its first meeting in D112 during lunch on Tuesday, October4. If you want to learn about the amazing culture of Korea; you are highly encouraged to attend.
• Love TRIVIA? Want to have fun doing it? Join the Academic Challenge Bowl! Meetings are every Thursday during lunch in F102. See Mr. Portin for more details.
• I-Recycle Club: Meetings every Wednesday at Lunch in Room D223.
• Filipino Club (UFSA): Meetings every Thursday at Lunch in Room D223.

SPORTS

CROSS COUNTRY

Monday, October 3, 4:30pm                               Guam High v. JFK (at JFK)

Friday, October7, 4:30 pm                                  St. John’s v. JFK (Two Lovers)

VOLLEYBALL

Friday, September 30, 5:30pm                             JFK v. Sanchez (at Sanchez)

FOOTBALL

Saturday, October 1, 3:00 p.m.(Homecoming)     JFK v. Sanchez (at JFK)

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

• *We will have a BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE in the cafeteria immediately after the Homecoming game (approximately 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.) Tickets are the $2 pre-sold and $3 at the door. WAY Officers will be in Room B102 during lunch if you would like to purchase tickets. Clubs/organizations will be selling drinks and snacks will during the dance.
• *Our Homecoming Football game is scheduled for this Saturday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the JFK Ramsey Field against Simon Sanchez. Please come out and show your Islander spirit! See Jina Sugimoto if your club/organization would like to fundraise.
• *ALL STUDENTS interested in participating in any sport MUST comply with the league requirements. See Mr. Jay Antonio, Athletic Director, for details.
• *Absolutely NO facial piercings, sunglasses, or other prohibited items are allowed. All policies in the Student Handbook will be enforced. Ignorance is NOT an excuse!
• *ALL STUDENTS: Pull over sweaters are not allowed. ONLY ZIPPER SWEATERS!
• *NO STUDENT is allowed to loiter on campus after the dismissal bell without proper authorization.
• *PARKING DECALS must be displayed when entering the campus.    
• *SENIORS: October 19-21. You will have your first chance in ordering your graduation cap and gowns! It will be $65 for each package. Please go to B213 during lunch to place your orders.
• SENIORS: Please schedule your senior portraits in B213 during lunch and after school. Schedules are done on a “first come, first serve” basis.
• SENIORS: Find your voice, be a star, make new friends, and make a difference by attending the SENIOR meetings (class of 2012) every Tuesday during lunch in the Media Center (Library). REMEMBER…be informed and graduate!
• SENIORS: If you are interested in helping your class or would like to share your “scary side,” attend the Haunted House meetings during lunch every Friday in B201. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
• FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT: Please register at the Nurse’s Office during Break or Lunch.
• National Forensic League. Participation in Speech and Oratorical competition is the strongest academic activity for scholarship and college admission success. See Mr von Rodeck.
• Are you having trouble with your class assignments or lessons? The National Honor Society members are willing to assist you! We will be tutoring every Monday and Thursday during lunch in Room B210. After school tutoring will be as followed: Every Monday/Wednesday in the Library and Tuesday/Thursday in Room B210. See your Homebase teacher for a lunchtime tutoring pass.
• Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT will be administered on October 12. This test will help you prepare for the SAT, a college admissions test. To reserve your slot, please make payment of $14.00 with FOAS/Business Office and present your receipt to Mr. Pilarca or Ms. M. Santos in the Counseling Office.

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TEACHERS:

• HOMEROOM TEACHERS: need to submit an attendance referral for 3 or more unexcused tardies.
• Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5th from 1:40-2:40 P.M. in the Media Center  
• PLEASE SEND STUDENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT to the Nurse’s Office when they are done with work/class or remind them to report to the Nurse during Break or Lunch to register.
• BULLETIN REQUEST: I will be off-island October 3 – 18, please send all electronic bulletin requests to Melissa Quintanilla, our front office clerk ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), you may still submit hard copies to the drop box in the Main Office. Thank you. Ms. H. Gutierrez
• Your ESL Folders are ready for pick-up starting Friday, September 23 during your prep period in the ESL Office (Room A125 in the Counseling Office). ESL Modification forms are due at the end of the 1^st and 3^rd quarters on the same date grades are due.
• Hearing testing will be done on Oct 25, 2011 for only referrals, SPED, and CST students. Please turn in referrals to nursing office by Oct 21, 2011. We will not be testing the 11th grades this year. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or referrals at 642-2100 ext 4338 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION: Please see Mrs. Tessie Cruz in the FOAS Office.
• HQT application forms are due Sept 9, 2011 and supporting documents on Sept 29, 2011. Pls. drop off your applications to Mrs. Garvilles in Rm. 107 or place it in her box. Thank you!
• The tai chi exercise group will meet on Monday and Friday after school beginning October 7 (Friday). Come try out the exercise or watch. Meet at the second floor B 209, 1:40 - 2:40.   There are four segments so you can join at any time.

FROM THE COUNSELORS:

• *Class of 2012 (Castro – E): If you received a Graduation Status letter from Mr. Pilarca, please have your parents sign the form and submit it to the counseling office by Friday, October 7.
• Students interested in an Engineering Degree. There is a Charlie Corn Scholarship available from the Society of Military Engineers.   Information is forthcoming.
• UOG Upward Bound college preparation program is accepting new student applications. Please see Mr. Ballares or Mr. Pilarca at the Counseling Office. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 30. Applicants must submit requested documents with their application.
• Office will be open for lunch starting Monday, September 19.
• SENIORS: ASVAB will be on October 6 and 7 in the Library. Please sign-up at the Counseling Office during lunch.
• SENIORS: Start your college and university journey today! 1) Log on to www.collegelboard.com to sign up for the college SAT test today, 2) Get your college applications in early, and 3) Apply for your FAFSA PIN with your parents.
• *ISLANDERS: University of Guam’s Upward Bound (UB) and Educational Talent Search (ETS) currently has open slots for interested students. These programs help students stay in school and go to college after you graduate. Please sign-up with Mr. Ballares in the the Counseling Office today!
• Audio Essay Contest “Is There Pride Serving In Our Military?”   Voice of Democracy Scholarship. $30,000.   Grades 9-12. Deadline Nov 1.

*Bulletins are printed Tuesdays and Thursdays.   Please submit your request no later than 12p.m. either on Monday (Friday, if Monday is a Holiday) or Wednesday to Ms. Hannah Gutierrez in the main office or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Club or organization announcements must come from the advisor(s).