UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

 

FEBRUARY – BLACK HISTORY MONTH

 

 

“NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2010 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.”

 

 

President

BARACK OBAMA

 

 

 

BLACK HISTORY FACT:

 

 

Angelou, Maya 1928 -, African-American writer and performer, born St. Louis, Mo. , as Marguerite Johnson. She toured Europe and Africa in the musical Porgy and Bess (1954-1955), then sang in New York City nightclubs, joined the Harlem Writers Guild, and took part in several off-broadway productions, including Genet’s The Blacks and her own Cabaret for Freedom (1960). During the 1960s she was active in the African-American political movement; she subsequently spent several years in Ghana as editor of the African Review. Her six autobiographical volumes (1970-2002), beginning with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, have generally been well-received. She has also published several volumes of poetry, including And I still Rise (1987). Angelou read her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at the inauguration of President Clinton in 1993.

 

(All Black History Facts are taken from the Empak “Black History” Publication Series.)

 

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COLLEGE/CAREER

 

COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM FOR GIRLS – C-track females in 9th and 10th grade are invited to apply for the Scripps College Academy, a college prep and leadership program on the campus of Scripps College. If you would like to learn more about the program, a representative will be in the College Center on Wednesday, March 10 at 9:30am. (Bryan)

 

E.O.P. UPDATE – The deadline to submit an E.O.P. Application for Cal State LA is February 28. E.O.P is a support services program that provides tutoring, academic advisement, and financial aid to low income and/or first generation college students. They also assist applicants with low test scores or GPAs to gain admission. Seniors applying to CSULA that fit these criteria are strongly advised to apply online at www.csumentor.edu! See Ms. Bryan in the College Center if you have any questions. (Bryan)

 

JUNIORS REGISTER FOR THE S.A.T. – The deadline to register for the May S.A.T. is March 25th. Fee waivers are available. Juniors taking AP Exams are strongly advised to take the S.A.T. Subject Tests. B-track juniors are encouraged to register before going off track. (Bryan)

 

JUNIORS REGISTER FOR THE ACT – The deadline to register for the April ACT is March 5th. Fee waivers are available. B-track juniors are strongly encouraged to sign up before going off track. (Bryan)

 

JUNIORS – VISIT LOYOLA MARY MOUNT UNIVERSITY AND SANTA MONICA COLLEGE WITH GEAR UP – Visit LMU and SMC with GEAR UP on Wednesday, March 10. Pick up trip slips in the GEAR UP Green Room Office. There are only 60 spaces available! (Reisman)

 

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* ACE STUDENTS! – Our next meeting is on Wednesday, March 3 at 4pm in Room 609. See you there! (Nagaishi, K.)

 

* LOST PHONE – Nokia “Turist” 7705 (square shaped) with a transparent pink case and a korean band sticker on the back. Lost on February 23 during lunch in Room 401. If found please turn it in to the Textbook Room. (Juarez)

 

WINTER FORMAL DANCE – Barristers! The junior class presents Winter Formal “Big City Bright Lights” today, February 26 from 8pm-midnight. Tickets on sale in front of the Attendance Office or Student Store for only $8. Don’t forget to get cleared! (Reynosa)

 

LIBRARY HOURS: -- Monday to Friday 7:26am-4:15pm. Closed daily: 10:10am-10:30am and 11:50am-12:20pm. Extended after school hours: Tuesday-Friday 4:15pm-6pm. (Grazziani)

 

LIBRARY – OVERDUE AND FINE NOTICES – Went out to homerooms. Please renew books for extended time so you will not incur fines. Seniors! Start paying off those fines! (Grazziani)

 

LIBRARY – OPAC (ON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG) – It can be viewed through the Marshall website by going to links. Here you can view our school books & video/audio collection. You can also go to my stuff and see what you have checked out or owe in fines. (Grazziani)

 

NOONTIME ACTIVITY “DRESS TO IMPRESS” – Barristers looking to show off your creativity then come and join today, February 26 for our activity “Dress To Impress” on the basketball courts during lunch. (Reynosa)

 

FREE FLU AND H1N1 SHOT AVAILABLE AT HEALTH CENTER FOR STUDENTS – Stay healthy by getting the flu and H1N1 shot at the Health Center for free. Parent permission is required. Please stop by the Health Center to pick up parent/legal guardian permission forms. (Lam)

 

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* ACE MENTOR FIELD TRIP MARCH 20TH – ACE students, please pick up field trip slip for Carpenter’s Training Center on March 20 in Room 410 (Mr. Nagaishi) or 403 (Mr. Lee)

 

B-TRACK MENTORS NEEDED! – The GEAR UP Mentor Program is looking to recruit B-track students for the 2010-2011 school year. Please see us in the GEAR UP Office (Green Room) for more information before you go off track. (Romero)

 

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* FREE ADMISSION FOR EDUCATORS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – Admission is free to Universal Studios for K-12 teachers, school employees (such as administrators and ground workers) working for public, private and/or charter schools in California (proof required). Accompanying guests get in for ½ price (limited to 3 guests). Tickets are available at the box office on the day of your visit. Teacher/School I.D. and California I.D. are required. Offer expires March 31. (Hathaway)

 

STREET PARKING ON ST. GEORGE AND GRIFFITH PARK BLVD. – As of Monday, March 1st, all street parking restrictions will be enforced on St. George and Griffith Park Blvd. The parking relaxation period will end today, February 26, 2010. Starting Monday, the NEW gate on Griffith Park Blvd. will be used to drive and park on campus and we will gain some more parking spaces. See Mr. Juarez if you have any questions. (Juarez, E.)

 

LIBRARY HOURS: – See Students’ section

 

LIBRARY – OPAC (ON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG) – See Students’ section.

 

Y-FIELD: -- Is closed. Please do not open. Thank you. (Labrador)

 

 

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