Newsletter 10/28/24
Upcoming Events
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Monday, October 28 @ 7:30pm (Festival of Choirs @ The Bridge Church)
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Tuesday, October 29 @ 5pm (CIF Round 3 Flag Football vs Sonora)
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Wednesday, October 30 @ Lunch (International Food Fair)
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Thursday, October 31 (Wear Halloween Costumes)
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Thursday, October 31 (Boys Water Polo CIF Round 1)
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Friday, November 1 (District Staff Development Day - Non Students Day)
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Saturday, November 2 (2024 Harmony in the Hills @ Chino High School)
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THHS Office Hours:
Our office hours are from 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Principal's Message
Dear Mustang Families,
I wanted to share some important updates and events happening this week. This Friday, we will have a non-student day for District staff development, so enjoy the extended weekend! Halloween is just around the corner, and we encourage students to wear costumes this Thursday, following our THHS guidelines for a fun and festive day. Additionally, join us this Wednesday at lunch for our International Food Fair, where you can support our clubs and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures within our community.
Congratulations to all of our sports teams who have made CIF! This Thursday, our Boys Water Polo team will be in action, and our Girls Flag Football team will be competing in their third-round CIF matchup this Tuesday at home against Sonora High School. Let’s come out and show our support for our talented athletes! Lastly, we are excited for the Festival of Choirs on Monday, October 28th, which will feature their first vocal concert of the season. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Ms. Alicia Foulk
Principal
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Attendance
Please feel free to e-mail: thhsattendance@svusd.org or call our attendance line, (949) 460-2707 when your student will be absent for any portion of the day. These options are both available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Thank you for taking the time to notify us any time your student will be absent from school.
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TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEB STORE
First time users must register for an account.
Student Store Open during snack and lunch only (not open at Flex)
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We are excited to announce that Amanda Kitchen has joined our team as the new SST, supporting students whose last names begin with Gr-Oz. Amanda brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success. We are confident that her expertise will greatly benefit our community.
Please join us in welcoming Amanda to Trabuco Hills! We look forward to the positive impact she will make as part of our team.
If you see her around, be sure to say hello!
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2024-2025 Important Dates
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Online Exam registration will begin on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 8:00am and end on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
The AP exam registration process has two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent do this together. Even if you do not plan to take the AP exam, you need to complete both steps to access the College Board’s AP resources.
Both steps must be completed in order to have an AP exam ordered.
Step 1:
Begin the process by registering with Total Registration. Indicate the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
Step 2:
Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student’s AP courses and exams in the College Board’s system.
Please note: both of the above steps must be completed in order to have an exam(s) ordered.
This year each AP exam costs $110.00. Trabuco Hills High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams. Students requiring financial assistance should contact Kimberly Lindsay, kimberly.lindsay@svusd.org in the Guidance office to learn more.
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Upcoming Parent/Student Nights:
Signs of Suicide Parent Night - November 4, 2024
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Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities Available!
Trabuco Hills Guidance has compiled a list of available scholarships. Please click the link below to view qualifications and relevant information for each scholarship.
Take advantage of these opportunities to support your education!
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Halloween Reminder
This Thursday, costumes are encouraged, but please be sure that all costumes conform to the school dress code and do not contain innuendo, offensive language, or prop weaponry. Thank you!
International Food Fair
Wednesday, October 30 @ Lunch
German Club will be selling freshly grilled Cheddarwurst and Bratwurst at lunch near the quad on Wednesday, October 30th for $3.00 each. Pre-orders will start on Monday in room 507 or e-mail Mrs. Engel by Tuesday. Danke!
The Mustang Way
Mustangs are thorough. Do you take the time to make sure your work is done correctly? A great showing of your ability to accept responsibility is to focus on your work and make sure the job is done the right way. You will find that it’ll save you time in the long run.
It’s the Mustang Way!
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THHS Yearbook
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Senior Portraits
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THHS Marching Band
SATURDAY 11/02/24
@ CHINO HILLS HS
The 2024 Trabuco Hills High School Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit will perform in the third competition of the season at the 2024 Harmony in the Hills @ Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California on Saturday, November 09, 2024 The Marching Unit will perform in Class AAA at 5:05pm. This is the first time ever that Chino Hills High School will be hosting a WBA Show, so we want to ensure that we have a memorable debut. Additionally, this is the closest show remaining this season, so hope to see you there!
Harmony in the Hills
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The Thundering Mustangs Marching Unit performed this past Saturday, 10/19/24 at the 5th Annual University High School Field Show Tournament, in Irvine, Ca. and were the Tournament Champions. This was their first competition of the season. Also, they won best auxiliary, best percussion, best visual performances and also were the class 5A champions. Please help us and congratulating these students' performance and achievement.
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THHS Choirs
Vocal Departments first concert of the year!
Date: October 28, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Bridge church, 29582 Aventura, RSM
Boys Water Polo
Congratulations to the Seaview League champions, THHS Boys Water Polo! Boys Water Polo will be in CIF action this Thursday!
Girls Flag Football
Woohoo! Our Girls Flag Football team has won both of their CIF matchups! 🎉
Join us this Tuesday at 5 PM to see them in action as they take on Sonora High School. Let’s come out to support our amazing athletes and cheer them on to victory!
Girls Cross Country
Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Cross Country team for winning the team title at the Orange County Cross Country Championships on October 19 in Silverado Canyon. Junior Millie Bayles and senior Holly Barker led the team with second and third place finishes individually, and both received all OC recognition. Others receiving the same recognition were junior Anna Desormeau(seventh overall in OC), senior Sophie Guilfoile, junior Skylar Watts, and freshman Evangeline Williams. Junior Kayla Skinner rounded out the Varsity team. Our Girls Varsity is currently ranked #19 nationally, #1 in CIF Division 1. We are proud of this hard working group of girls, and all 61 on the team.
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Girls Beach Volleyball
Attention Beach Volleyball Girls!
Please fill out the attached google form for your interest in our new Beach Volleyball Program. We will be following up with tryout information for the upcoming Spring Season.
Thank you,
Beach Volleyball Interest Form
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THHS Baseball
THHS Baseball will be having a baseball tryout November 9th from 9am-11am. Come prepared by bringing your equipment and water. Please make sure you have your athletic clearance completed by uploading your medical physical.
Athletic Clearance Instructions
SAT NOV 9TH FROM 9AM-11AM @ THE MUSTANG BASEBALL FIELD.
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THHS Track
We are currently searching for a NEW THROWS COACH
The new coach who will coach both boys and girls in discus and shot put. They will also have the Football Team’s D-line Coach and O-Line Coach assisting as well as the Head Football Coach assisting in the weight room.
If you have any leads please email Coach Ayers at Coachjtayers@gmail.com
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Athletic Clearance Steps
Steps to get cleared to participate in Athletics at Trabuco Hills High School:
Athletic Clearance Instructions
1.) Go to AthleticClearance.com
2.) Register / Create an account under 2024-2025 school year (if you have an existing account- log in and update to 2024-2025. Update any new information and upload a current medical eligibility form)
3.) Print off medical eligibility paper work (THHS Website/Athletics/Athletic Clearance)
4.) Upload the medical eligibility form completed by physician.
5.) MUST be signed, stamped, dated, and have a recommendation by physician (only need to upload the last page- see sample form below)
Need an Athletic Screening?
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HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN OUR FALL COLLEGE ATHLETIC COMMITMENT CELEBRATION.
Please look out for a link in the coming weeks. Our signing day ceremony will occur on November 13th during our flex time schedule. Deadline for submitting is November 4th.
Please complete the following form if you are an athlete participating in National Signing Day. Thank you!
Fall College Athletic Commitment Celebration Form
IF I AM GOING TO WALK-ON, DO I SIGN AN NLI?
No. An institution is strictly prohibited from allowing you to sign an NLI if you are a non-scholarship walk-on. In order for an NLI to be considered valid, it must be accompanied by an athletics financial aid award letter, which lists the terms and conditions of the award, including the amount of the financial aid. The athletics financial aid offer must be signed by both the prospective student-athlete and his or her parent or legal guardian. Simply put, there must be an athletics scholarship for an NLI to be valid.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
College sweatshirt and appropriate school attire.
NLI MEMBERSHIP
651 NCAA Division I and II institutions are NLI members. Not NLI members: Ivy League, Service Academies, Division III institutions, NAIA institutions, preparatory schools and two-year colleges. All members of the NLI program are required to offer athletics scholarships.
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Mrs. Gaines is proud to announce that Ethan has been named the Student of the Month for October!
Ethan consistently excels in his studies, demonstrating a strong understanding of the material and confidently answering any question posed to him. Beyond his own academic achievements, he is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates, showcasing a genuine commitment to their success.
Congratulations, Ethan! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! Keep shining!
Ms. Elkadi described Cayden as "a breath of fresh air." She noted that he is a hardworking, helpful, and pleasant individual who serves as a positive role model to his peers. Cayden is consistently responsible, respectful, and well-connected with those around him.
Mr. Peace also praised Cayden, saying, "He is such a great young gentleman. In a very short time, he has become one of my all-time favorite students. He has a great attitude, does his work diligently, asks questions when needed, cares about his education, and shows kindness to both himself and his friends. Despite his busy schedule, he even finds time for athletics."
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Say Something Reporting System
Say Something is an anonymous reporting system to let us know of potentially dangerous/harmful situations. Students/families may make a report by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW, through the website at saysomething.net, or by downloading the Say Something App.
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Mission Viejo Community of Character - October
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Girls Inc.
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Orange County Department of Education Apprentice Program
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Mental Health and First Aid Training
