April/May 2016 Newsletter

A California Distinguished School
West High School
20401 Victor Street, Torrance CA 90503
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A Publication of the West High School PTSA
April/May 2016
Volume 54, Issue 4
President’s Message
In This Issue >>>
President’s Message
1
Principal’s Message
2
Counselor’s Corner
3
May Testing Schedule 4
2nd Semester Finals
Schedule
4
Special Bell Schedule 5
Update iQ
5
Registration Packets
5
If You Have Moved
5
Silent Auction Donors 6
Grad Night Information 6
Staff Appreciation
7
eFundraising
7
PTSA Service Awards 8
Grad Lei Order Form 10
Calendar
11
(310) 533-4299
(310) 972-6483 fax
www.whs.tusd.org
Torrance Council of PTAs
Thirty-Third District PTA
California State PTA
Spring is here! With only about two months of school remaining, the
anticipation of standardized testing, culmination of spring sports, excitement
of graduation, and of course, the enjoyment of a fun summer fills the air.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s Reflections
contest. Get ready for next year’s theme – “What Is Your Story?” Entries will
be due in early November in the following art categories:
dance
choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography
and visual arts. For more information, visit the California State PTA website
at www.capta.org/programs-events/reflections/. Entries will be judged at our
unit level with the possibility of advancing to the California State PTA level to
win Award of Excellence medals and savings bonds.
West High’s PTSA has also been busy selecting scholarship winners,
assisting with vision and hearing screenings, preparing for Blue Ribbon
Week, and planning for the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Grad Night is also
just around the corner. Seniors, be sure to purchase your Disneyland tickets
by April 15. Your Grad Night package which costs $155 includes a hopper
ticket to Disneyland and California Adventure, transportation, a souvenir
backpack, and other goodies. More information about Grad Night is included
in this newsletter as well as on the Senior Page of our West High website.
Please make sure to turn in both the liability form and permission slip along
with your payment to the principal’s office.
Congratulations also to our West High PTSA Honorary Service Award
recipients, Jill Baker and Lynda Myers, as well as our Very Special Person
Award recipients, Lee Armstrong and Sue Eriksen. We thank not only our
amazing honorees, but everyone in our West High community for making
“West the Best!”
West High School PTSA
Emi Morimoto
President, West High PTSA
“Together, We Can Achieve More”
PTSA President:
Emi Morimoto
Principal: Pam Metz
Editor: Dawn Mikkelson
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Principal’s Message
“West High students excel in
so many ways; we are
thankful for the teachers and
coaches who run these
programs, and we are proud
of every student who gets
involved and makes a
commitment.”
It’s been an exciting semester for our
students, with more to come. Our girls’
basketball team earned its way to the CIF
Southern Section finals for the third year in
a row and qualified for regional competition.
Amir Alinaghian qualified for a spot at the
State wrestling tournament after the West
High wrestling team won its 8th league
championship in a row. Academic
Decathlon earned a spot at state
championships, with Ann Cortina being
named Coach of the Year and Molly Kim
earning the top score among all LA County
decathletes. Nine West High Speech and
Debate students are taking their skills to
state competition. Three FHA HERO
students qualified for state competition by
taking first or second place in regional
competition.
West
High’s
drama
department is presenting Pippin this year,
and Play Production students are taking
their version of the title song from Working
to the Fullerton Theatre Festival. Our rookie
Science Olympiad team won 1st Place in LA
County regionals and is on its way to State
competition. West High students excel in so
many ways; we are thankful for the teachers
and coaches who run these programs, and
we are proud of every student who gets
involved and makes a commitment.
The West High modernization plan has
been finalized and is under review by the
Division of State Architects. We anticipate
breaking ground for the new auditorium next
September as the first phase of construction
begins. Benefits from Measures T and U are
already being seen with the installation of a
new security camera system throughout
campus. As part of the security upgrades,
perimeter fencing will be repaired or
replaced as needed, and the front of
campus will be enclosed with fencing that
will require visitors to show ID and request
access to campus. We know that
modernization
creates
a
temporary
inconvenience, but the results will be worth
it.
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Spring break is just around the corner, and
many students find fourth quarter to be the
most difficult academically. Content may get
more demanding and motivation sometimes
lags, especially for seniors whose post-high
school plans have now been determined.
Please maintain high expectations for your
student, monitor their progress through
Parent iQ, and reach out to teachers if
necessary. Champions finish strong, both in
the classroom and in their extracurricular
activities.
There will be minimal standardized testing
at West High again this year. Please note
the testing calendar in this newsletter for
late start and block schedule days.
Please also note the changes in upcoming
late start days shown in a calendar that was
recently shared with you via e-blast. Next
year West High will begin running tutorial
sessions twice a week during the school
day, and we have made adjustments in our
current year’s schedule to accommodate
planning and a trial run of the tutorial period.
This is an exciting undertaking and will
serve all students, from those struggling to
learn a specific concept to those in
AP/Honors courses who want more time
with their teachers.
Our online silent auction ended up earning
over $8,000 thanks to the support of the
entire West High community. Funds earned
will be earmarked for top quality sound and
video equipment in the gym when it
undergoes modernization.
Have a great spring break, and let’s end the
year strong.
Sincerely,
Pam Metz
Principal
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Counselor’s Corner
REMINDER TO SENIORS
Please remind your seniors of the importance
of keeping up their grades. Acceptance offers
to colleges and universities are provisional
and contingent upon students completing all
coursework in good standing. Work not
completed, or completed with less than
satisfactory grades, can result in revocation of
admission.
COURSE SELECTION FOR THE 2016–
2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Counselors are meeting with students
individually to select courses for the next
school year. Please assist your student in
reviewing his/her course selections. Keep in
mind that many of the courses offered are
year-long classes.
JUNIORS PLANNING TO ATTEND A FOURYEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
Juniors should register to take the SAT and/or
ACT in the spring of their Junior year and fall
of their Senior year. To register for the SAT
visit www.sat.org/register, for the ACT go to
www.actstudent.org.
SUMMER SCHOOL OPTIONS
1. South Bay Enrichment Academy (SBEA) –
Tuition-based summer school program.
Classes will be offered on the West High and
North High campuses. Class schedules are
available in the Counseling Office or visit
www.tefsbea.org for more information.
2. Community College – Students who have
successfully completed 10th grade may enroll
in a community college class. Remember,
these are college courses, and grades earned
will be placed on your permanent college
transcript. For steps to enroll at El Camino
College,
please
visit
http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/high
school/. Please contact your counselor for
course equivalent information prior to
enrolling.
3. Online Courses – Most Science and Fine
Art courses do not meet A-G requirements.
To lookup online providers and verify a
course meets A-G requirements,
please
visit:
https://hsarticulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/
search/all.
Please note many BYU courses are not
on the UC A-G course list. Additionally,
students seeking NCAA initial eligibility
certification (college athletes) CANNOT
enroll in BYU online courses.
Students seeking NCAA initial eligibility
certification (college athletes) need to
ensure the provider/course is approved
by NCAA. Please visit the following
website to look-up online providers.
https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hs
Action?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSch
ool
All
online
courses
taken
for
advancement (i.e. repeat Geometry to
be placed in Algebra 2), MUST BE
COMPLETED BY AUGUST 4, 2016, to
ensure proper placement in 2016 –
2017 classes.
Information regarding other summer
programs can be found on Naviance
under “Enrichment Programs” in the
Colleges tab.
2016 SPRING GREATER LOS
ANGELES NATIONAL COLLEGE
FAIR
This is a great opportunity to learn
more about specific colleges! Over 250
national and international colleges will
be represented. The fair will be held at
the Pasadena Convention Center on
Thursday, April 28, 2016. For more
information,
please
visit
www.nacacnet.org and select “College
Fair.”
Sincerely,
The West High Counselors
Important
Information
for Seniors
DEADLINES FOR
SENIORS TAKING
CLASSES OUTSIDE OF
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Hamilton Adult School –
Seniors taking classes at
Hamilton Adult School
(either online or in the
classroom),
MUST
complete all coursework
by Thursday, May 19th, in
order to allow enough
time for grading and
transcript
processing.
Once the course is
completed, it is the
students’ responsibility to
submit the pink course
completion slip to his/her
West High Counselor to
“clear” for graduation.
Online courses through
BYU, K-12 International
Academy,
National
University,
and
any
other online providers –
Seniors taking any online
courses MUST submit
final transcripts to his/her
West High Counselor by
Friday, June 3rd, in order
for the credits to be
counted
towards
graduation requirements.
Please note that some
companies request a
processing time of 3 or
more weeks to grade final
tests/assignments and for
transcript processing so
please plan accordingly!
No exceptions
made!!
Only UC-approved online courses can be
used to satisfy the A-G subject requirements.
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2nd Semester Finals Schedule
Grades 8 – 11
Tuesday
June 21, 2016
Period 0
7:00 – 7:53
Period 1
8:00 – 10:02
Break
10:02 – 10:23
Period 2
10:23 – 12:25
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Wednesday
June 22, 2016
Period 0
7:00 – 7:53
Period 3
8:00 – 10:02
Break
10:02 – 10:23
Period 4
10:23 – 12:25
Thursday
June 23, 2016
Period 5
Break
Period 6
8:00 – 10:02
10:02 – 10:23
10:23 – 12:25
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UPDATE iQ
Lexus Raffle
(Formerly PARENT CONNECT)
It is important to update and
keep your e-mail address and
emergency contacts current
in the iQ account. West High
Administration
uses
this
database
to
send
out
important information.
If You Have
Moved…
TUSD CHANGE OF
ADDRESS POLICY
Families are required to
immediately
report
to
schools, in writing, a change
of address and, within thirty
(30) calendar days of moving,
provide proof of this change
by bringing in two current
proofs of residency (electric,
gas,
water/trash,
cable/satellite or home phone
bills accepted.) Thank you.
It’s that time again for the Torrance Education Foundation’s Twelfth Annual
Spectacular Car Raffle – a 2016 Lexus NX 300h luxury hybrid SUV donated
by Toyota!!
What’s in it for you?
West High groups can make easy money from selling tickets for the
giveaway. Tickets for the Lexus are only $30 and your student’s classroom,
club, sport or team gets $20 back on each ticket sold. The remaining $10
supports TEF programs benefiting TUSD students. For example, if your group
has 40 students and each student sells just one ticket, your group will receive
$800, and who knows, someone you know may win the Lexus!
Tickets are available for purchase in the West High office through
Wednesday, April 13.
The drawing for the winning ticket will be Saturday, April 30, at the TEF
Annual Celebrate Education dinner.
Toyota employees, TEF board members and employees and immediate family members of both groups are ineligible
2016-17
Registration
Packets
Early in July, you will receive
a bright yellow postcard with
important information about
Registration Packet pick up.
Be sure to save the
postcard with the MAILING
LABEL ATTACHED. If the
postcard is misplaced, two
current proofs of residence
(electric, gas, water/trash,
cable/satellite
or
home/landline phone bills)
must be provided to pick up
your student’s packet.
Packets will not be mailed
home.
Special Bell Schedules
April 26, May 24, May 31
June 1, 2, 8, 9
PLC-day Schedule
Tutorial Schedule
Period
Start Time
End Time
Period
Start Time
End Time
0
7:00
7:45
0
7:00
7:54
PLC
7:45
8:45
1
8:00
8:51
1
9:00
9:47
2
8:58
9:49
2
9:54
10:41
3
9:59
10:52
3
10:51
11:40
Tutorial
10:59
11:28
4
11:47
12:34
4
11:35
12:26
Lunch
12:34
1:09
Lunch
12:26
1:01
5
1:16
2:03
5
1:08
1:59
6
2:10
2:57
6
2:06
2:57
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Thank You WHS Silent Auction Contributors!
PJ Test Prep
Full SAT or ACT Prep Class
Cal Pro Sports
Fan Package-Stadium Seat, Sweat suit & Hat
Village Runner
4 $50 gift certificates
It’s A Deal Casino Rentals
“Las Vegas” style Blackjack or Poker Party
Art Experience Studio
2 - $40 Gift Certificates
Jostens
West High custom class ring
Cutee Nails
$25 Gift Certificate
Study Hut Tutoring
24 hours of SAT/ACT training
West High Drama Dept
4 tickets to spring musical “Pippin”
PKSA – Paul Krumpe Soccer Academy
1 week at soccer camp
Collegewise
One hour appt with Collegewise Counselor
Joe & Ruby Sonandres
2 Premier Laker’s tickets
Sweis, Inc.
Gift basket of Moroccan oil hair care
products, brushes & tote bag
SIMMS Restaurants
$100 gift certificate
every body’s pilates
4 Pilates classes or Group-X classes
Bob & Jill Baker
2 VIP Field Level Dodger tickets
Sherry Guitare Hair Design
$75 gift certificate
Japan Tiger Corp of USA
10 cup multifunctional rice cooker
Pampered Chef – by Liz Dye
Gift basket with cooking items
South Coast Botanical Gardens
Family Membership
Dos Lagos Golf Course, Corona
Golf for 4
Class of 2016
Grad Night
June 23rd, 2016
Seniors: Grad Night tickets are ON SALE NOW!
$155 includes: Disneyland / California Adventure Park Hopper Ticket,
Souvenir Backpack, goodies, & transportation
Permission Slip, Parent/Student Wavier and additional information can be found on the
West High website (www.whs.tusd.org) – click on Student tab – Senior Page.
Bus assignments will be offered in May to students who have purchased tickets. Get
your tickets now so you can sign up with your friends. Additional notices and information
will be sent by e-mail.
It is our hope that this last “hurrah” will be a memorable one for the Senior Class of
2016.
~Your West High PTSA
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Staff Appreciation
This year's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 28th.
We're looking for donations of $5 gift cards (Coffee Bean, Starbucks, Subway, 7-11, etc.) and we will have a Lucky Potluck
site for Food Donations. Please drop off cards at the office by Friday, April 22nd and food drop offs will be listed on the
Lucky Potluck: http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/WHSTeacherStaffAppreciation
Please help us to say THANK YOU for our teachers and staff who work endlessly for our children!
Gay Kurahashi and Julie Hast (310) 540-5176
Staff Appreciation Luncheon Chairpersons
Easy & Free Ways to Support West High! Are you signed up?
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Ralphs requires you to re-register your Rewards Card every September.
Go to www.ralphs.com. Create a Ralphs online account.
Click on your account name in upper right.
Click on “Community Rewards” to link your card.
Have a Target REDcard (credit or debit)? Please sign up for Take Charge of Education.
 Go to www.target.com/tcoe. Sign up with “West High School.”
 This program will be discontinued in May 2016 - but let's take advantage of any money we can earn before then!
Shop. Snap. Earn.
West earns $20 for every 10,000 points we accumulate.
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Download the free Shoparoo app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Snap pictures of your receipts – that’s it!
Receipts from any store that sells grocery items (includes club stores, dollar stores, convenience stores, Target, drug
stores, pet supply stores) earn cash donations no matter what items you buy.
Go to www.shoparoo.com for more information.
Since Vons left eScrip in August, West now earns only $3/mn average instead of $100/mn.
Here are other ways to earn $$ for West High through eScrip:
o Go to the eScrip Online Mall first (go to www.escrip.com, click “Shop Online”). Then to your favorite online
store: Amazon, iTunes, Target, Kohls, Barnes & Noble, etc. It doesn’t matter how you pay (no need to register
a credit card)!
o Register your credit/debit card with eScrip. Whenever you pay at any of the participating
restaurants/merchants using your credit/debit card, you automatically contribute to West High! (Scardino’s,
Black Angus, Ragin Cajun, Bombay Tandoori, Buca di Beppo, Baleen, Bristol Farms, Hof’s Hut, Lucille’s
Smokehouse)
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Congratulations,
Honorary Service Award Recipients
You truly deserve it!
~ Lee Armstrong ~
~ Sue Eriksen ~
Very Special Person Award
Very Special Person Award
When Lee enters a room, everyone is aware. Not just in
his physical presence, but his boisterous, goodhumored nature draws people in to be part of the fun.
As a small boy – I know, hard to imagine, Lee lived in
New Haven, Connecticut. At the age of 3, his family
moved to the South Bay where Lee eventually sampled
three of the area high schools, Bishop, Mira Costa and
Redondo (long story). After high school, Lee got a part
time job at Garrett. At 26, he was supervising about 50
employees in the computer operations area. Garrett
became Honeywell and Lee is now marking 40 years
with the company. Lee met Gina at Garrett and they
have been together for 25 years. Their older daughter,
Katie, lives in St. Louis. Their son, Nick, is a sophomore
at West. As their kids grew up, Lee thoroughly enjoyed
coaching a myriad of sports – soccer, basketball,
softball, baseball and volleyball. Earlier, during
kindergarten orientation, Lee was approached by the
principal who was encouraging the more “seasoned”
parents to get involved in the school’s Home and
School Association. Since Lee was very “seasoned”, he
decided to become President. Lee served as either
President or Vice President for the next 6 years. Lee
even sacrificed his beard of 32 years when the kids
earned the right to shave it off (along with all his hair).
At West, Lee became involved with the Entertainment
Unit accepting the position of Percussion VP the first
year. Just one month into the school year, Lee was
asked to consider taking on the president position for
the following year. After some high stakes negotiating
with his wife, Gina, a deal was made. The
Entertainment Unit came out ahead as not only did Lee
accept, but Gina also agreed to join. What truly stands
out is Lee’s rapport with the students. He sincerely
cares about them and makes connections through
humor or lending an ear. You’ll know Lee is near when
you hear the “LEEEEEEEEE” or “Lee, Lee, Lee” chant
the kids make whenever they see him. “We love you!”
is the quote expressed by one student and felt by all.
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Born and raised right here in Torrance, Sue came
back to West High in 2005 when the drill team
coaching position opened. Sue never lost her West
spirit where she was once Homecoming Queen. Her
daughter, Stefanie, a 2012 West graduate, also came
back to West to choreograph and coach the JV drill
team. Not only did Sue coach drill team and cheer,
she also taught Algebra, Geometry and Work
Experience. In 2010, Sue’s career took on another
dimension after successfully juggling multiple
positions. She was chosen as Student Activities
Director where she oversees all the student-run
activities. Sue has also expanded the West
performance teams and in 2011, the All Male Hip Hop
team was founded. They won first place at the state
competition several years in a row and are currently
undefeated this season! The program has grown and
in 2013, a JV team was created. Likewise, the drill
team program, which placed sweepstakes in parade
twice this season, formed a JV team in 2013. Sue has
gone from coaching one drill team to directing 4 teams
in just 3 short years. Does Sue sound a little busy?
Definitely! Advising ASB, along with the drill and hip
hop teams, requires many extra hours on weekends
and feels like the work is never done. However, Sue
definitely finds the work fulfilling – “to see the students
achieve success and the pride they gain…is worth all
the extra hours.” When she has some spare time in
the summer, she enjoys traveling and doing projects
around the house. Last summer she refinished her
kitchen cabinets on her own. When students were
asked about Sue, the ASB President summed up their
opinions best, “What's so great about her is she is
always willing to try new things.” Students especially
appreciate how Sue listens to them and supports their
ideas – “she is our biggest fan as well as our biggest
motivator.” Another frequently expressed comment
was, “She is always so hard working and goes above
and beyond with everything she does.” To the
students, Sue is more than just an advisor or coach,
“she is like a second mother, a friend.”
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~ Lynda Myers ~
Honorary Service Award
~ Jill Baker ~
Honorary Service Award
~ Emi Morimoto~
Golden Oak Service Award
In Lynda’s own words, “I volunteered
where I was needed.” Well, Lynda was
apparently needed very often by our
schools and community! She is an
invaluable forward-thinker, organizer
and selfless giver of her time and
talents. Lynda was raised in a “teeny,
tiny town” in southern Illinois next to
Scott Air Force Base. In 1990, Lynda
moved to California soon after meeting
Jim. They were married two years later.
They have two sons, Taylor James, who
attends Cerritos College, and Patrick, a
junior at West. As her boys participated
in various sports and Cub/Boy Scouts,
Lynda filled many roles as chaperone,
team parent, and super-baker of cookies
and cupcakes!
At the elementary,
middle and high schools, Lynda
contributed in a variety of ways, even
beyond her own boys’ activities. For
example, when help was needed for a
7th grade event, Lynda took the helm,
even though she had no children in the
7th grade.
In addition, Lynda has
frequently chaired events, participated
on the PTSA Board, and volunteered for
classroom activities. At the Torrance
Council level, she served as secretary
and also became involved with its Foster
Care Outreach Program.
At West,
Lynda is a constant and valued
presence. For the PTSA, she scheduled
volunteers for the football snack bar and
coordinated large lunch events. Lynda
assisted with school registration,
volunteered at the front desk, and
worked several snack bars. She is also
involved with the All Sports Booster Club
with fundraisers. For the Entertainment
Unit and Winter Percussion Ensemble,
Lynda is a jack-of-all-trades assisting
with props, uniform fittings, chaperoning
competitions and leading a posse of
graduation lei makers.
In addition,
Lynda serves in the St. Lawrence
Catholic Church Ministry of Hospitality.
With the little time Lynda has left over,
she enjoys “getting my hands in dirt” and
is committed to walking an hour every
day. For Lynda, service and life go
hand-in-hand as she reflects “service is
the rent we pay to be living.” She
wishes to give “special thanks to my
PTA friends – you are my West Coast
family. Be well.”
Before settling in Torrance in 1998 with
her husband Bob, Jill took a worldly path
that helped set the foundation for her
life. Born and raised in Minnesota, she is
the middle of 5 children. She has lived in
Spain, New Zealand, Australia, and
Washington State. During those years,
she attended a small Bible college, set
up a coffee house at a Naval base, took
sailing lessons and enjoyed crewing. Jill
went back to school for her “real” degree
and received her BS in Business at
University of Redlands. Bob took Jill out
to celebrate and surprised Jill with a
marriage proposal. They married in 1993
and after selling their house in Redondo,
moved to Torrance in 1998. They have 2
talented kids. Brigitte, 20, is a junior at
San Jose State studying kinesiology and
president of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Nathan, 16, is a junior at West and
involved in water polo, surfing, and golf.
During her kids’ pre-school years, Jill
was room mom and helped with
fundraisers. At Victor, she was Executive
VP and 1st VP of programs. While at Bert
Lynn, she added activities such as
Membership Chair, 8th Grade Promotion
and other activities. At West High, Jill
has been on the PTSA Executive Board
serving in various capacities such as VP
of Membership and Historian, as well as
helping with the Nominating Committee,
Back-To-School Luncheons, Warrior
Welcomes, Staff Appreciations, school
registrations, book check-ins, first day of
school activities, snack bar, and
photographer for West baseball and
water polo teams. In addition, Jill is
involved with Sunday school, president
of gymnastic parent group and team
mom for multiple teams. Jill has also
continued to work out of her home as
bookkeeper for Grapevine Wine Co. for
the last 20 years. Jill can also be found
walking her dog, exercising and
gardening. As her volunteer career is
coming to a close, Jill plans to shift to
working at her family owned BMW
Realty Advisors with her husband Bob.
She
also
plans
to travel,
by
car/plane/train, doesn’t matter. Until
then, Jill loves being with kids and
working with PTSA, sports teams and
WHS staff. We are so thankful of Jill’s
love and spirit of volunteerism.
Emi Morimoto is this year’s West High
School PTSA Golden Oak recipient –
a genuinely deserved honor that
reflects all that Emi has done for our
schools and community. Emi began
her service over 14 years ago as the
Girl Scout Leader for her daughter
Cherie’s troop and continued as an
advisor after her daughter attained
her Gold award. Likewise, after her
son Derek recently earned his Eagle
Scout Award, Emi continues on as a
merit badge counselor. She was also
involved in her daughter’s FOR club
basketball team and with the Food
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
(FAAN), which helps people with food
allergies. Cherie is now a sophomore
at USC and Derek is in the 11th grade
at West. Emi’s husband of 22 years,
Myles, is a dentist who has his own
office in Torrance. Emi finds time to
enjoy reading James Patterson's The
Women's Murder Club series, playing
piano, fishing, and hiking. While her
kids were at Anza, she volunteered as
PTSA President and 3rd VP. At
Jefferson, Emi served as PTSA
President,
Corresponding
and
Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and
helped with yearbook, webpages and
GATE. At West, she volunteered as
both the PTSA Newsletter Editor and
Treasurer
before
she
became
President. Emi has also served as the
9th VP (Budget & Finance) on the
Torrance Council PTA. Professionally,
Emi has been an optometrist since
1992,
working
in
an
ophthalmology/optometry
group
practice in Marina del Rey. She is
also part of an optometric team that
travels to Los Angeles County schools
to conduct vision screenings. Emi is
the epitome of a true leader who
inspires with her work ethic,
generosity and competency. Forever
humble, Emi reflects, “…… you know,
it just wasn't me, I was at each of
these places with a group of parents
and others who cared about the kids,
so it made volunteering really fun!
Wherever I was, I was always part of
a team of parents who also rolled up
their sleeves and said, ‘Let’s do this!’”
Thank you Emi, for being you!
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Amy Berg (310) 921-9448 [email protected]
clubs & organizations
WEST HIGH ENTERTAINMENT UNIT PARENT ASSOCIATION
Graduation Leis Order Form
PRINT NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: __________________________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
PER LEIS
Satin Ribbon Leis: Old Gold & Brown
$25.00
Satin Ribbon Leis: Yellow Gold & Brown
$25.00
Satin Ribbon Leis: White & Yellow Gold
$25.00
Satin Ribbon Leis: Cream & Brown
$25.00
Satin Ribbon Leis: White & Blue or Reverse
$25.00
Ribbon Leis: Yellow Gold & Black
$25.00
Ribbon Leis: Custom Color Request
$25.00
Kukui Nut Leis
$15.00
Candy Leis
$ 5.00
SUBTOTAL
ORDER TOTAL*:
*Please include payment with completed order form ~ Cash or Check payable to: WHEUPA

Return this completed order form to the West High School Office (Linda Luhmann, Principal’s
Office).

Orders will be ready for pick-up at WHS Baccalaureate – Saturday, June 18, 2016

If you have any questions or if you are unable to pick-up your order at Baccalaureate, please contact
Lynda Myers (310) 702-9369 (cell), [email protected]

Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the West High School Band and Color Guard. WHEUPA is a nonprofit organization.
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April/May 2016
April
1
End Quarter 3
Spring Musical – “Pippin”
Spring Musical – “Pippin”
SPRING BREAK
NHS Blood Drive
School Site Council Meeting, 3:15 – ACR
Vision & Hearing Screening – 10th grade
Talent Show, 7:00 - Pavilion
South Bay Track Champs
ADJUSTED Late Start Schedule – 9am
REGULAR SCHEDULE – Late Start Cancelled
Advanced Fashion’s Fashion Show, 7:00 – Pavilion
NO SCHOOL!
2
4-8
13
19
21
22-23
26
27
28
29
May
4
June
1
2
3
8
10
11
13
14
15
16
18
21
22
23
24
Art Show - Library
Art Show – Library
One Acts, 7:00 - 6106
Senior Goodbye/Prom Rally
Senior Parent/Student Night, 6:30 - Gym
Dance Showcase, Pavilion
Spring Band Concert
Prom – Natural History Museum
Play Prod Showcase
Senior Finals: periods 0, 1, 2
Senior Finals: periods 3, 4
Senior Finals: periods 5, 6
Baccalaureate, 10:00 a.m. – Pavilion
Grades 8-11 Finals: periods 0, 1, 2
Grades 8-11 Finals: periods 0, 3, 4
Graduation, 5:00 – Stadium
Grades 9-11 Finals: periods 5, 6
Last Day of School
Senior Diploma Pick Up – 9-11am
5
6
7
13
18
20
23
24
25
28
30
31
PTSA Assn Mtg., 6:00 – Gym
Senior Parent/Student Night, 6:30 - Gym
Spring Dance Concert, 7:00 – Armstrong Theatre
Spring Dance Concert, 7:00 – Armstrong Theatre
Spring Dance Concert, 7:00 – Armstrong Theatre
Jazz Concert
ELMAC, 7:00 – Career Center
Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 - Pavilion
LAMC Choral Festival - Pavilion
ADJUSTED Late Start Schedule – 9am
West Area Music Festival, Gym
Achievement Awards, 6:00 - Pavilion
Dance Workshop
Holiday – Memorial Day
ADJUSTED Late Start Schedule – 9am
Art Show - Library
NOTE: The mention of any product or business in this newsletter does not imply endorsement
by West High PTSA or West High School.
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