NEWS AND EVENTS

YEARBOOK UPDATE

Terra Nova's 50th Edition of the Tiger yearbook sold out this year. It is due to the increased demand for this celebratory yearbook that online sales are available for a limited time at www.yearbookforever.com. Purchases of yearbooks are available online only. Your purchase of this yearbook will result in it being mailed to your home address in late July from the Walsworth publishing plant. The final online price is $130 (shipping included). If you would like to purchase an autograph supplement prior to receiving the yearbook to allow for end-of-the-year signing, you can purchase one for $3 in room 312.

DRIVE ONE 4 UR SCHOOL FUNDRAISER MAY 19TH

Help us reach our goal this year of raising $6,000 through Serramonte Ford's Drive One 4UR School event! Last year, we raised $3,500 to improve technology in our classrooms. With your help, we can reach our new goal and continue to enhance technology around the school.

All you need to do is take a FREE TEST-DRIVE in one of the fabulous Ford vehicles at Terra Nova. You pay absolutely nothing, just take a test-drive and Ford will give our school $20 for each test driver. It's that easy!

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SENIOR BALL MAY 19TH

Terra Nova's Senior Ball "Arabian Nights" will be held on Saturday, May 19th at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco from 6:30pm-11:00pm. Tickets are $70 per person and include a lovely three course dinner. Formal dress attire is required. All students must sign and turn in a dance contract and clear all school bills with Ms. Salazar before purchasing a ticket. Guest pass forms are available outside of Mr. Morales' office. Photo order forms will be available when you purchase your ticket. Please email Mr. Rink (drink@juhsd.net) if you have any questions.

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GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES

Graduation Ceremony will take place Thursday, May 24, at 2:30pm on the Terra Nova High School Athletic Field...

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GRADUATION TICKETS

Each graduate will receive four graduation tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased starting May 7th after school only in Mrs. Palma's office. There is no waiting list for the sale of these tickets. The price will be $7.00 for each additional ticket. (cash only - no checks) The funds generated from selling the extra tickets will go toward offsetting the expense of printing the programs, tickets, stage rental, etc. for graduation.

FINALS SCHEDULE

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SUMMER READING INFORMATION

Do you know what book you are reading this summer?

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GRAD NIGHT INFORMATION

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching with thoughts of Prom and Graduation in the air for many seniors. Here at Terra Nova there is an event for seniors to continue their celebration. Grad Night is a safe way for seniors to celebrate their graduation with their friends. This memorable event takes place on Thursday, May 24th from 9pm-2am on the TN campus. Grad Night requires help from parent volunteers of all grade levels to run smoothly. To volunteer, visit http://gradnight.ivolunteer.com/2012 or for more information contact tn.gradnight@att.net. Come be part of the fun! Your creativity and assistance are needed and welcomed. Thank you for your support!

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ATTENTION ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADE STUDENTS

In order to be eligible for English 9 Enriched (CP), all students must take and pass an English placement test administered at Terra Nova High School. Failure to take the test will result in in the student being placed in English 9 CP. English placement tests will be offered on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 or Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 9:00am-11:00 am (we release the students after they have finished the test and they are instructed to wait by the flag pole in front of the building).

On the day of the test all students should show up with at least two #2 pencils and two black ink pens. In addition, all students need to know their current mailing address (including the town/city and zip code) so they can properly address the notification card we will use to mail out their placement results. The tests will be graded by a collective body of English teachers and we will mail out the notification of placement results no later than the third week in June. Please see our website for the summer reading and corresponding assignments if you want your student to get a head start.

For students outside district math articulation agreements, a Geometry Placement test must be taken at Terra Nova High School. Test takers should only bring #2 pencil, eraser and a valid ID for verification. In addition, calculators are NOT allowed during the test.Geometry placement tests will be offered on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 OR Saturday, May 12th, 2012 from 9:30am-12:00.

2013-14 MANDATORY REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION DATES

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!

If you haven’t done so already, you must order your cap and gown as soon as possible. The link to order your gown is: www.hjgraduation.com or contact Michael Manning 925.829.4003 or mcmanning@herffjones.com

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE
VS. DISTRICT ACCEPTANCE DATE

It is being reported that the substantial completion date of the Measure B Bond construction work on the new Terra Nova High School theater and classroom buildings is scheduled for May 1, 2012...

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PARENT PRIDE - GET INVOLVED

Terra Nova Parents: Want to volunteer but not sure how to get started? Terra Nova is excited to introduce our new automated Parent Volunteer form. Through this effort we hope to provide positive parent support to the students and staff at Terra Nova. Simply click on the Parent Pride icon to the right to sign up and become a parent volunteer. Get Involved & Stay Connected. Go Tigers!

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FALL REGISTRATION

When: From March 5th through April 20th, the counselors will be registering all students for their 2012-2013 classes. Please have your students think of what elective classes they may want to take. The earlier they start thinking the more prepared they will be when we meet with them.
We Need Your Patience: Since we have over 1200 students to register and only 2 1/2 counselors to do it, we will be working full time on registration during this time. For this reason we would like to request your patience. We will not be able to have conferences with parents during that period of time. We will be happy to meet with you in May. We do appreciate greatly your patience and understanding during this.

THINK GREEN ... AND BLACK & GOLD!

The Class of 2015 is selling reusable bags with Terra Nova?s name and a lovely tiger logo so that you can sport your Tiger Pride wherever you go! J Oh?and protect the planet while you?re at it! Bags are $3.50 each. Here are the specifics:

-Durable Eco Friendly 80 GSM Polypropylene Material
-Open Tote with Box Gusset and Crisp Binding Edge Seams
-Reinforced Handles, 22? in length.
-16?W x 12?H x6?D

Get yours by emailing Karen Dolloff at Dolloff@comcast.net and look for the bags at upcoming Terra Nova events, like the Talent Show this Friday night!

ADJUSTED 2011-2012 CALENDAR

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at the regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Union High School District amended the 2011/2012 school calendar to recognize the fact that January 2, 2012 is a Federal holiday. In doing so, all JUHSD employees and students will now have this day off. The first day of the Spring Semester will begin on Tuesday, January 3. Staff and students will return to school on that day.

BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
FROM JUHSD SUPERINTENDENT THOMAS MINSHEW

Dear Parents:

I am writing the members of the Jefferson Union High School District Community today to inform you of the financial situation that is now facing the students of our District. As you know, California, along with the rest of the nation, is confronting an economic crisis of epic proportions. Due to this financial uncertainty...

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PARENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

Communicate your perceptions about fundamental learning supports and barriers, and help improve school culture and climate by taking an online survey.

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FUNDRAISERS

FEED YOUR FAMILY! HELP THE TERRA NOVA NEWSPAPER!

The Journalism Class is once again hosting a PAMPERED CHEF fundraiser! Order online, and the Journalism program automatically gets a percentage of whatever you spend. Order by 10PM SATURDAY to make your order count!

Here's how:

Go to: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/aromasfromthehearth
Click 'shop online'
Type in 'Terra Nova High School'
Click 'live name line'
Browse the catalog links on left and purchase following prompts.
Free gift with purchase of $60.00 or $100.00

Happy cooking!

SUPPORT TERRA NOVA WHILE SHOPPING

Help Terra Nova earn revenue when you shop online at over 500 merchants. Need last minute graduate gifts, gift cards, electronics ? buy them online from Amazon, iTunes, Kohl?s, BestBuy, and other popular merchants. Find more than 7000 deals and promotions all of which can help generate funds for Terra Nova programs. You can even print coupons for household goods that can be redeemed at stores such as Safeway. CLICK HERE and select the merchants, promotions, or products that you want. You will then be directed to the appropriate merchant website where you can shop as usual. Terra Nova will earn a commission on goods that you purchase. It?s that simple!

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BRICK FUNDRAISER

Terra Nova will be hosting a fundraiser to support various programs throughout the school. You will have the ability to purchase personalized bricks/tiles which will be displayed at various locations on campus. Each brick/tile will cost $100.00 (4?x8?brick/tile) or $300 (8?x8?brick/tile). The entire amount is tax deductible (#94-3083772). Funds collected will go to support the program represented by offsetting operating overhead costs (bus costs) and direct costs that the program might incur.

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WORTH KNOWING ABOUT

COOL TN ART!

Ms. Stuart's Art students demonstrate their knowledge of line design using various line weight, pattern, and shape in their compositions.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY

Our Official School Photography Company is ABC School Portraits. Visit ABC SCHOOL PORTRAITS for all of your school photo memory needs.

TERRA NOVA CELEBRATES API SCORE!

Terra Nova received its new Academic Performance Index (API) score of 801 and is now the 6th highest ranking comprehensive high school in San Mateo County! TN moved from 14th place to 6th place and had the third largest API gain (32 points) of all comprehensive high schools in the entire county.

Terra Nova is also the first school in the Jefferson union High School District to have an API score of over 800! Congratulations to everyone for making this happen, GO TIGERS!

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A MESSAGE FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM

There has been an increase in the number of cases of pertussis (commonly referred to as ?Whooping Cough?) in San Mateo County and throughout the U.S. this year. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract that usually lasts 6-10 weeks.

Symptoms begin with a runny nose, sneezing, possibly a low-grade fever, and mild cough. After a week or two, a persistent cough develops, which may occur in explosive bursts (paroxysmal coughing), sometimes ending in a high-pitched whoop and vomiting.

Older children and adults may have a less typical cough. Although the disease is less severe in adults and older children, they can unknowingly infect infants and preschoolers who are at risk for serious illness. CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE.

PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) INFORMATION

PERTUSSIS VACCINATION INFORMATION

MESSAGE FOR NEW PARENTS

MOBILE HEALTH VAN SCHEDULE

With seasonal flu season coming soon, it is important that all San Mateo County residents know how to prevent the spread of influenza (or flu). School-age children often transmit influenza to each other as they play and study together, and they also pass the flu on to adults and siblings in school and at home. Protect yourself, protect others. Everyone six months old and older should get vaccinated. No appointment required. No I.D. necessary. For more information, visit www.smhealth.org/flu, or call 650-573-3927.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

CLICK HERE FOR THE TERRA NOVA 2011-12 STUDENT HANDBOOK

P.E. AND HALL LOCKER NOTICE

Students have reported that personal items have been stolen from their locked PE and hall lockers. Although some of these thefts may be due to carelessness, the likelihood of the lockers being compromised by someone in possession of an unauthorized key is a possibility. With this in mind, we are recommending the following actions to alleviate this situation:

1) Students leave all valuables that are not school related at home.

2) Students may bring additional locks for their hall and PE lockers.

Any student who is found breaking into lockers or in possession of stolen property will face disciplinary action at school and the Pacifica Police Department will be notified.

Students are responsible for maintaining the interior cleanliness of their lockers. A $50 cleaning fee will be charged to students whose lockers are defaced with stickers or graffiti.

ONLINE TUTORING SERVICE

A FREE live tutoring service is available for all students through the San Mateo County Library website. It is live tutoring online in English, Math, Science or Social Studies and available from 1:00pm to 12:00am seven days a week (It is available in Spanish from 1pm-10pm). Live Homework Help is staffed by trained tutors, many of whom are retired teachers. To access this service you must do the following: