Greetings Hillmen, Here we are heading in to the last month of the school year and we are busier than ever. Thank you to all the juniors who participated in the second year of SBAC testing. I want to extend my appreciation for your patience and dedication to Placer High School. As many know, we spent several days working out of the lower gym for this testing session, and with the help of students, school and district staff, we were able to complete the testing. We had a bit of a hiccup when our Internet service went down on Tuesday. AP Testing begins May 2 and run through May 10. For those students testing, please see the counseling office regarding testing location and times. Undergraduate awards will take place on May 18 in the Earl Crabbe Gym during school in an awards assembly. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be recognized for their achievement by department, in athletics, and for academic performance (GPA). Seniors will be meeting in the auditorium for Senior Awards presentations during the same time. Invitations will be going out to families of students who are to be recognized. Scholarship Awards Night is being held Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Mr. Lawrenson and the Band/Choir program at Placer High School continue to amaze us all with a brilliant performance at the competition in Seattle this year. The Jazz Band was awarded Outstanding Band, Concert Choir and Chamber choir received Gold and First place, and Maestro Awards were given out to Andre Sacalxot, Taylor Hart, and Ayden Danovaro for those students who exemplified outstanding musicianship as deemed by the judges. They also received an Instrumental Sweepstakes award and Adjudicator Awards (based on high score). April 22 marked the end of the third grading period for the Spring term. Current grades can be checked on the parent portal. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher and/or counselor. As we head into the home stretch, please remind your child to keep up with their studies because before you know it, Finals will be here May 25 and May 26. As another reminder, tutoring is still offered after school in the library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Placer Spring sports have been enjoying a successful season as many of our teams continue to work hard for a league championship. To start, I would like to mention that our very own Brig Tucker was chosen as the PVL recipient for the prestigious Dale Lackey award. Most teams are finishing up league play and a few have even begun playoffs. Girls and boys swimming continue to excel in the pool and look towards a great showing at PVL Trials. The boys swim team beat Bear River for the first time in over five years to remain undefeated in league. Girls soccer is looking to secure another league title but they will have to overcome Colfax to do so. Boys golf will need a win over Lincoln to secure a league title and Coed Tennis finished up top the leader board with first place finishes, and many of their players continuing to post season play. This year marks the moment where Tennis has won over 100 straight league matches since we have been in the PVL. Track and Field is looking to capture yet again a PVL crown and will face Center High School for the league title and sending individual performers to the Section meet. The baseball team continues to play great baseball, but still has a battle on their hands for second place and a playoff spot. Softball has enjoyed another great season and is a strong favorite to capture one of the three playoff spots this year. The boys volleyball team has played some great matches in league this year and are looking to finish undefeated heading into playoffs. I would like to take a moment to also recognize a few outstanding teachers on the Placer campus. English teacher Erin Lee is being recognized by Auburn Rotary as teacher of the year. Mrs. Lee, along with Rotary student of the year Gavin Weiler, will be recognized at a lunch by the Rotarians May 24 for their outstanding work at Placer High. Also, EL teacher Christy Dyer, special education teacher Lisa Roeder-Sussman, and math teacher Rick Foley are being recognized as “Teachers Who Make a Difference,” sponsored by ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) for their exemplary work at Placer High. Lastly, please note the calendar for May as we head into the home stretch. Please remember, we are on a new calendar this year and school ends May 26. Graduation will take place Saturday, May 28 in LeFebvre Stadium. All students looking to play sports next year can come for their physical on May 23 in the Library at 6:30 pm. This is a free service and is good for all sports next year. Please contact athletic director Mark Lee for further information.

Sincerely, Peter Efstathiu, Placer High Principal

Go Hillmen!

Message from the Principal

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FOPHS President’s

Message

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Green & Gold Food and Wine Festival

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Counseling News 4

Testing Dates 5

GRAD NIGHT 6

FOPHS Membership 11

School Calendar 12

About FOPHS 14

Bell Schedule 13

Graduation Signs 7

Teacher Luncheon 9

SCRIPS NEWS 8

Hillman Student 10

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Next FOPHS Meetings:

September 7 Admin Building

Staff Lounge 2nd Floor @ 6:30 pm

Next Grad Night

Meeting:

Monday, May 9 Teachers Lounge

@6:30 pm

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Message from the FOPHS

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We close the year with many successes but most important was the parent involvement and the increase of new parents that stepped up to be a part of the parent organization. We look forward to next year and achieving our fundraising goals to increase membership and monies to support the teacher wish lists, sports, art, welding and much more.

I would like to thank everyone that attended our annual fundraiser the "Green and Gold Food & Wine Festival". It was a great success that helped raise over $13,000 for the wish lists for next year.

We are also looking for some new faces for next year to fill key committee positions opening up. It would be great to have people in place before the next school year. You can email us at fophsnpo@puhsd.k12.us.ca or call me at 916-952-1019. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you again to all the parents who supported Friends of Placer High School this year and

we look forward to seeing you next year.

Thank you,

President

Friends of Placer High School

The Green and Gold Food and Wine Festival on April 9, 2016 was very successful. We have raised $13000+ for next year’s wish list. The success of the Green & Gold would not have been possible without the support and generosity of our Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees. Show your support by thanking and giving your patronage to to all of the businesses and organizations that participated in making this event so successful. Many thanks too for the items donated for our silent auction! Green and Gold Committee Members:

Judy Pruett Kim Lightfoot Betty Bennett Sue Compton Jeff Wood Marianne Ellner, Treas.

GOLD SPONSORS Pruett Vineyard Casper Family

G&H Glass Lightfoot Truck Repair

GREEN SPONSORS

Jeff Ambrosia: Yamasaki Landscape Councilman Matt Spokely

The Hensler Family The Tuttle Family

The Houston Group

HILLMEN SPONSORS Recology

Anita Jones John & Linda Geraghty

The Tucker Family Betty and Dennis Bennett

Marc & Erica Roper Family The Collins Family

Dr. Bill Kirby Cathy Asbury

Select Estate Properties

PARTICIPATING WINERIES Pruett Vineyard Casque Wines PaZa Wines

Wise Villa Winery Popie Wines

Naggiar Vineyards Sierra Knolls

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Auburn Alehouse (beer and food) Max’s Restaurant

Bootleggers Joe Caribe El Agave

La Fornaretta Bam Dazy BBQ

43 Ranch Olive Oil

DESSERTS PROVIDED BY: Bistro 103

American River College Culinary pro-gram

Raffine Chocolates New Dawn Bakery

Steven Lease (the cookie guy) Fiscalini Farms

Green and Gold Food

and Wine Festival

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Congratulations Class of 2016! As this is the last newsletter of the school year, the counseling staff would like to congratulate the class of 2016 and wish them the best as they embark on the next stage of their lives. Graduation Practice is on Friday, May 27 at 8am starting in gym. Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 28 beginning at 9:00a.m. in the stadium. Graduates must report to the E.C. Gym no later than 8:00a.m. There are no tickets to Commencement, just first come first serve. Senior Survey: All Seniors are required to fill out the 2016 Senior Survey online. It can be found on the Placer High homepage and on the PHS counseling page. It only takes a few minutes and students will not be cleared for graduation until it is filled out and submitted. Final Transcripts: On the Senior Check Out Form (handed out on Tuesday, May 24th ) there is a spot where students can indicate where a Final Transcript should be sent. All seniors who are going on to a 4-year college in the fall must have their final transcript sent to the college. We do not automatically send a final transcript unless you indicate it on the Senior Check Out Form. Failure to do so could jeopardize your acceptance and/or prevent registration for fall classes. Summer School: Placer School for Adults is offering a three week credit recovery program for incoming juniors, incoming seniors and non-graduating 2016 seniors. Students can earn up to 10 credits. The courses available are English, Government, Economics, Math Review, Algebra, U.S. History, World History, Health, Tech Essentials, Mythology, Art, Life Science and Physical Science. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, June 6 to June 24 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Students should meet with their counselor as soon as possible to get the registration information. Students or Parents with all appropriate paperwork signed and completed can register beginning Thursday May 26th through Thursday June 2nd at the Placer School for Adults Office, 390 Finley Street. This will be a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED until all classes are full. There are no spots reserved for graduating seniors or soon-to-be Seniors. Academic and Department Recognition Awards: At these events, academic achievements for Honors, High Honors, and Scholar (GPA 4.0+), athletic achievements, and departmental recognitions will be presented. The awards ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, May 18h at 10:40am. The awards for 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be presented in the Earl Crabbe Gym and the awards for seniors will be presented in the auditorium at the same time. Senior Scholarship Award Night; also known as our Money Night-- will be held on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. This event celebrates seniors who have received monetary school, community, and college scholarships.. To assist us in recognizing these accomplishments, we ask that seniors bring copies of their scholarship letters/print-out of email as soon as they get them to the counseling office, so we can include them in the event’s program. This includes any college specific awards that students have received, i.e. a Merit Award or Honor Award. The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 4th; this is so you can be recognized before your parents and peers. Class Registration for 2016-2017-- Course selection by students was completed in March and the Master Schedule of classes is still in the process of being built. Students whose schedules have conflicts will be summoned by counselors at the end of May. All student schedules will be available through the Portal at the end of July. AP Exams: AP exams begin on May 2nd and continue until May 11th. Please be sure to consult the AP Exam Schedule for your specific time and location. Schedules are also posted in the AP classrooms, the counseling office and online on the PHS Counseling website. Also remember to bring canned goods on testing day to the churches that provide Placer High the space to administer the exams so that they can pass these food items on to the community in need.

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Counseling News for May 2016

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Week 1 Morning (8am) Afternoon (12 noon)

Mon-day,

May 2

Chemistry - Bethlehem Lu-theran Environmental Science - St. Lukes

Psychology A-L Bethlehem Lutheran M-Z St. Lukes

Wednesday,

May 4

English Literature & Comp. (12th grade) A-K Bethlehem Lutheran L-Z St. Lukes

Thurs-day,

May 5

Calculus AB/BC Bethlehem Lutheran

Friday, May 6

US History - Bethlehem Lu-theran

Week 2 Morning (8am) Afternoon (12 noon)

Mon-day,

May 9 Biology - Bethlehem Lutheran

Tues-day,

May 10

U. S. Government & Politics - Bethlehem Lutheran

Wednesday,

May 11

English Language & Comp. (11th grade) A-K Bethlehem Lutheran L-T St. Lukes U-Z PHS Career Center

Macroeconomics - Bethlehem Lutheran

College-bound Juniors Students who plan on attending a four-year college upon graduation from Placer High School should take the SAT or ACT at this time. See the schedules below. It is highly recommended that all testing be com-pleted by June and perhaps a 2nd test be taken in the Fall. Subject tests are no longer required for the UC system unless specified for an impacted major. For private and out-of-state colleges, check out their requirements and dates online.

SPRING SAT AND ACT

Test DateS

Tests Of-fered

Regular Regis-tration Closes

Phone/Online Late Registration Closes

SAT June 4, 2016 

Not on PHS campus

Register at: Collegeboard.com

SAT & Subject Tests

May 5 May 25

ACT June 11, 2016

May 6 May 7 - 20

GRAD NIGHT 2016, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! May 27 & 28th, Please help Placer High School continue to provide a safe and sober grad night. This has been a tradition for 25 years and has kept our children safe and off the streets while they celebrate their milestone! We are at risk of losing this event due to lack of parental participation and monetary support. We are in dire need of help in a variety of ways. We need monetary donations, decorating the day before and Graduation day, Sat May 28th, transforming the ARD into an awesome event for our Seniors! We need help setting up the event as well as food and beverages donations. We are extremely short in many areas and we are desperate for parents of the underclass men to step up and take on these roles. Please make our children's Grad night experience a priority not only for your graduate but all graduates of Placer High! The next grad night meeting is April 11 @ 6:30pm at PHS teachers lounge above the office. Please show up to show support for our school or call to help. Thank you in advance!!! Please call or email Annie Noder at 530-320-6556 annelnc@yahoo.com or sign up at Volunteer Spot.

TICKET INFORMATION/BABY WALL INFO TICKET INFORMATION/BABY WALL INFO

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ATTENTION, APRIL'S GRAD NIGHT MEETING MOVED TO MONDAY,

May 9, 6:30, TEACHERS'S LOUNGE.

PARENTS: PLEASE JOIN US AS WE NEED HELP TO GET SPONSORSHIPS TO

FUND THE EVENT.

Underclassmen Parents are Needed so as to be able to continue this TRADITION next year!

See you there! THANKS!

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Senior Parents: We need your Student's Baby Photo and Senior Picture. Please email each to babywallforplacer@gmail.com.

Dear parents and students please drop off checks made out to grad night /placer high school in box next to Laurie Thompsons desk in office. Please attach students name to check so we know who check is for.

If anyone did not receive a grad night letter there are copies in the office also.

Thanks. Shelle Ware. You can Contact me at 916 834 3654

Dear parents and students please drop off checks made out to grad night /placer high school in box next to Laurie Thompsons desk in office. Please attach students name to check so we know who check is for.

If anyone did not receive a grad night letter there are copies in the office also.

Thanks. Shelle Ware. You can Contact me at 916 834 3654

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SCRIP NEWS

Dear Parents,

The Save Mart Shares program has been a very successful fundraiser for FOPHS. To date we have raised $2050. The cost to you is zero.

As we mentioned in last month’s newsletter, Save Mart has converted to eScrip for the Shares Program. If you have not already done so your Save Mart Rewards and/or your phone number you use at Save Mart for your rewards needs to be linked to Friends of Placer High School

so we can continue to reap the benefits of this program. All of our fund raising programs along with membership benefits the class rooms directly since all go back to the classrooms in the form of

Teacher’s Wish List.

Please use this Power Registration link to fill out a very simple 5 question form. Then our Scrip Chairperson can Power Register our

Placer Families cards.

Power Registration

Or if you want to do it yourself

https://www.savemart.com/shares

Thank you for your continued support!

Coming soon...info on Amazon Smile...

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Friday, May 6

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on

VolunteerSpot.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not

to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Please help us show our teachers how much the are appreciated by donating food, dry good or time to the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/zrkZ12

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on

VolunteerSpot.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not

to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Friday, May 6

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fophsnpo@puhsd.k12.ca.us

Friends of Placer High School is a non profit organization whose primary objective is to promote

student welfare in the home, school, and community through the cooperative effort of parents, students,

teachers and members of the community. We do

this by supporting programs that strengthen com-munication, provide volunteer support, and through

financial assistance that enhances, enriches and sup-plements district approved activities.

Some of our more significant programs include the

Teacher Wish List, Monthly Newsletter, Grad Night, Library Volunteers and Staff Appreciation Day. Our

meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to attend! Come

see what we are all about and support PHS students

on the first Wednesday of each month 6:30pm. In the Staff Lounge.

Hope to see you there!

FOPHS Board

We’re on the Web fophs.org

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FOPHS 2015/2016 Officers Name Position

Kim Lightfoot President

Judy Pruett Vice President

Lisa Voss Secretary

Marianne Ellner Treasurer

Chad Bender Membership

Open Position Newsletter

Open Position Web Site

Liz Koch Scrip

Open Position Grad Night Liaison

Brittany Alonso Hospitality

Open Position Library Volunteer Coordinator

Peter Efstathiu Principal

Friends of Placer High School 275 Orange St.

Auburn, CA 95603

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