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Friday, May 9, 2008 A-Day
“Dedicated to Excellence, United
in service, Educated for success.”
PAYROLL IS DUE TODAY TO THE FINANCE OFFICE.
BOY’S AND GIRL’S TRACK –
• Congratulations to the Boy’s and Girl’s track
teams. They both placed third at the region championships. Allissa
Huffaker and Natalie Young led the way for the girl’s as they
both won two individual events and were both on the winning 4x100
and 4x400 relays. The team of Allissa Huffaker, Natalie Young, Lindsay
Bailey and ChaiDee Woods broke the region record in the 4x400 relay
by almost two seconds. The boy’s 4x100 relay of Brady Gatewood,
Cameron Comer, Jeff Brammer and Spencer Whitaker also won. Spencer
Gardner was second in all three of his events, the 800m, 1600m and
3200m. The team qualified twenty-three athletes for next week’s
state championships.
COUNSELING CENTER NEWS –
• Any student who had a 3.700 GPA through the third term of
this school year is invited to come to the Counseling Office to
pick up a certificate of congratulations for academic achievement.
Remember that this certificate is for this year only, not for accumulative
GPA.
STUDENT COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICE POSITIONS -
• We are adding a new appointed office position this year
to student council. The position is Administrative Representative.
Because we are adding a new position we will be extending the deadline
for all appointed positions to get applications turned in. The following
are the Appointed Positions that you can apply for:
1. Historian
2. Photographer
3. Cinematographer
4. Diversity Specialist
5. Administrative Representative
• Applications for all positions will be due Monday, May 19th
by 3:00. Applications can be picked up in the front office and need
to be turned in to Ms. Meacham. If you have any questions about
any of the positions and their responsibilities please see Ms. Meacham.
GIRL’S BASKETBALL –Attention ALL GIRLS!!!!
• Anyone who wants to play basketball this summer, there is
a MANDATORY meeting on Monday MAY 12th at 3:30 in the main gym at
Springville High School. This includes EVERYONE!!!! Even if you
did not make the team this last year you can still play! If you
absolutely CANNOT make it on Monday or have any questions please
contact Coach Warner at nancy.warner@nebo.edu or 801-489-2870.
COUNSELING CENTER NEWS -
• During its 2008 session, the Utah Legislature enacted, and
Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. signed into law, S.B. 180, which created
the "Regents' Scholarship."
Specifically, S.B. 180 establishes a base scholarship of up to $1,000
for any student who completes the prescribed core course of study
with a 3.0 or better GPA. It also establishes an "Exemplary
Academic Achievement Scholarship" that is worth 75% of tuition
for two years of college if a student completes the core course
of study with a 3.5 GPA and a 26 or higher ACT score.
• To qualify for this scholarship must have had 4 Years of
English; 4 years of Math; 3.5 Social Studies; 3 years of Science;
2 years of the same foreign language; etc. If you are a senior and
feel you meet these requirements, please come to the Counseling
Office and pick up an application. Applications must be submitted
no later than May 30, 2008.
DETENTION THIS COMING SATURDAY –
• The next (4 hour) Saturday detention offered will be May
10th in room E-3 from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. You must be on time.
LAST CHANCE DANCE –
• The Last Chance Dance will be held on Saturday, May 17th
at 8:00 P.M. at the Arts Park. So, girl’s, this is your last
chance to ask that special someone to a school dance.
• Only $15.00 at the door for those last chance memories of
Springville High School.
PLEASE EXCUSE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES –
• AP TESTING – (see attendance email for names and subject)
• Girl’s Softball – 2:00 P.M.
• Boy’s Tennis – 9:00 A.M.
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This is a letter that was sent to all seniors and
their parents:
April 11, 2008
Dear Seniors and Parents,
This is an exciting time of year for you and your families. I am
honored to write you this very important letter regarding graduation.
I can’t believe graduation day is almost here. It has been
a privilege to serve as your principal at Springville High School.
I am very proud of all of you! This letter contains very important
information.
Please read it carefully, and
do not discard for further reference.
It is the policy of Nebo School District
not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin,
religion, disabilities, or any other legally protected class(es)
as defined by applicable state and federal law, in its educational
programs, activities, admissions, access, treatment, or employment
practices. Questions, concerns, complaints, and requests regarding
this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Director
of Human Resources at the Nebo School District administration office,
located at 350 South Main Street in Spanish Fork, Utah (801-354-7400).
Additionally, concerns may be directed to the Denver Office for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. 1244 Speer Boulevard,
Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582. Telephone: 303-844-5695; Fax:
303-844-4303; TDD: 877-521-2172
Listed below are dates and times that are important for you to
remember.
If you still need to order caps and gowns contact Herff Jones at
(800) 281-3305 or online at www.HJGrad.com
Thursday, May 8 Spring Showcase
- All parents and students are invited to attend the annual SHS
spring showcase. It will begin at 6:00 pm. Service awards will be
given during the program as well.
Friday, May 9 Graduation
Obligations finalized - All outside credit must be completed and
turned in to counselors. All fees and fines must be paid. For your
convenience we accept Visa or Mastercard. If you do not have all
obligations met by this date, you may still be able to graduate;
however, since we have to send our graduate list to the publisher,
your name will not appear in either the graduation program or the
Springville Herald.
Tuesday, May 13 Senior Class
Meeting at 9:00 am in the auditorium - This
meeting is mandatory for all seniors if you plan to participate
in graduation ceremonies. If you are unable
to attend, a parent or guardian must attend for you. If there are
extenuating circumstances, please contact the school prior
to May 13 to make arrangements to get the information.
All seniors will be excused from class to attend the meeting at
9:00 am
Friday, May 16 Detentions
must be made up - All detentions must be made up by Friday
May 16, 2008 at 4:00 pm. If detentions are not made up
at this point, the student will forfeit the opportunity to participate
in graduation ceremonies. The student does not forfeit the opportunity
to graduate.
Tuesday, May 20 through Thursday, May 22
- Cap and Gown pick up / Check out - To pick up
your cap and gown, and or attend the yearbook party, you must check
out with administration***
. You must
have your GREEN senior
checkout card stamped and initialed by Mr.Thorne or Mr. Ashton.
They will be available to assist you in front of the auditorium
before school, at lunch, and after school. To receive
your cap and gown and ticket to the yearbook party, all detentions
and fines must be cleared.
*Seniors can plan to pick up
cap & gown as well as all other graduation items purchased through
Herff Jones. These items will be distributed from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. out of the "old" copy center across from the finance
office. Seniors must have their GREEN
check out card stamped and signed before coming to the door to pick
up items.
Thursday, May 22
GRADUATION
SEATING CHART POSTED AT COUNSELING
Check to see where you will be sitting at graduation. Remember your
row and seat number. You will be expected to sit there at graduation
practice.
Friday, May 23 Senior
Awards Assembly / LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR
SENIORS/Yearbook Party!
The senior awards assembly will begin at 9:00am. Parents and students
are invited to attend. This is a best dress day and formal event.
Scholarships and many other awards will be presented at this assembly.
Please join us for this event.
The annual yearbook party and dance is a great night to enjoy one
last time to sign yearbooks, dance, and visit with friends before
graduation. Students that have paid all fines fees and have cleared
all detentions may attend. Time and location are TBA.
ALL ITEMS IN LOCKERS CLEANED OUT
Monday, May 26 NO SCHOOL (Memorial
Day)
Tuesday, May 27 GRADUATION
PRACTICE 11:00AM @ UVSC MCKAY EVENTS CENTER IN OREM
Students will be responsible to transport themselves to UVSC for
practice. If you do not have transportation, see
Mr. Liddiard in counseling before 10:30am. Please be in your seat
at 10:45am. DO NOT BE LATE. This
practice is mandatory. Please check
your seat and row number (posted in Counseling at SHS) prior
to your arrival.
Wednesday, May 28 GRADUATION
CEREMONIES @ UVSC, OREM MCKAY EVENTS CENTER 2:00PM SCHOOL WILL BE
EXCUSED AT 11:00AM
Seniors must be lined up at 1:00pm exactly as you practiced the
day before. DO NOT BE LATE! Remember to bring cap,
gown, seat assignment, etc… with you. Appropriate behavior
is expected while waiting in line. Any violation will result in
the removal from the graduation ceremonies.
Dress for graduation is formal. Girls
are expected to wear dresses and appropriate shoes. Boys wear slacks,
white shirt, tie, and appropriate shoes. No shorts are allowed.
Boys must also be clean shaven. We also ask families to come appropriately
dressed for the occasion and that you avoid bringing food or drink.
Graduation is a dignified event. No air horns or noise makers are
allowed. Our seniors have worked very hard for this day to be great.
Please be respectful to all graduates and their families. During
the program, you are expected to be quiet and respectful. After
the
ceremony, DO NOT throw caps or any objects as they
may cause injury.Any senior that is disruptive may be removed from
graduation. Any senior that is under the influence of alcohol or
other substances will be removed from graduation immediately.
**Honors and high honors will
be announced at graduation. You are invited to wear the appropriate
honor cords if you would like. After obtaining your GREEN
check out slip you may get your cords in the counseling center
from 2:30 to 4:00 on May 20 through the
22nd after you have picked up your cap and gown. Pay $5 to the finance
office to purchase the cord, or it may be borrowed, but must be
returned before a diploma can be picked up.
Please take family pictures outside the arena. Parents will not
be allowed on the floor to take pictures. A graduation video will
be available for purchase through the SHS finance office after June
30, 2008.
Seating for parents and family is provided in chair seats above
the main floor. For elevator access, please enter through the west
ground level entrance. Parking is available on the northwest side
of the building. For special seating arrangements, please contact
UVSC security as you arrive.
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY AT SHS! 10:00pm
– 5:00am
I look forward to this great day with all of you! Thanks for all
you have done to make SHS such a special place. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 801-489-2870 or email me at rick.robins@nebo.edu
See you all soon!
Mr. Robins
If you have an announcement or any
questions about this announcement page, please contact the main
office or email debbie.wales@nebo.edu.
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