Hilltop Drive Closure!

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Traffic closure on Hilltop Drive due to water pipeline construction March 13-April 30

ABOUT THE PROJECT: Sweetwater Authority will replace one of its last remaining sections of cast-iron pipelines that were originally installed in the early 1900s. The new pipeline will provide greater reliability and improved water service for current and future customers.
HOW THE CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS YOU: Expect the following traffic delays: Partial closure: ␣ Hilltop Drive, between H Street and I Street, will be closed to northbound
traffic on March 13 through March 19, between the hours of 7 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Full closure: ␣ Hilltop Drive, between H Street and I Street, will be closed to north & south- bound traffic on March 22 through April 9, between the hours of 7 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Partial closure: ␣ Hilltop Drive, between H
Street and I Street, will be closed to northbound traffic on April 12 through April 30, between the hours of 7 a.m. & 5 p.m.

LOCAL BUS ROUTES: Bus stops will be subject to closure and relocation. For the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) route changes: check www.sdmts.com/Bus/detours.asp, or call 619-233-3004.


PROJECT DATES: Construction will begin March 13, 2010 and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2010.


WHO TO CONTACT: For more information, call 619-409-6851, or check Sweetwater Authority’s website at www.sweetwater.org for project updates.
505 Garrett Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.sweetwater.org


¡CIERRE DE HILLTOP DRIVE!
Cierre de tráfico en Hilltop Drive debido a la construcción de tubería para el agua del 13 de marzo al 30 de abril.
SOBRE EL PROYECTO: Sweetwater Authority va a reemplazar una de las últimas secciones de tubería de hierro vaciado que quedan y que originalmente se instalaron al principio del siglo veinte. La nueva tubería proporcionará más fiabilidad y mejor servicio de agua para los clientes actuales y futuros.
EL IMPACTO QUE ESTA CONSTRUCCION TENDRA PARA USTED: Espere retrasos debido a estos cambios en cuanto al tráfico:
Cierre parcial: ␣ Hilltop Drive, entre H Street e I Street, se cerrará el tráfico con rumbo al norte del 13 de marzo al 19 de marzo, entre las horas de 7 a.m. y 5 p.m.
Cierre total: ␣ Hilltop Drive, entre H Street e I Street, se cerrará el tráfico, en ambas direcciones con rumbo al norte y al sur del 22 de marzo al 9 de abril, entre las
horas de 7 a.m. y 5 p.m.
Cierre parcial: ␣ Hilltop Drive, entre H Street e I Street, se cerrará el tráfico con rumbo al norte del 12 de abril hasta el 30 de abril, entre las horas de 7 a.m. y 5 p.m.
RUTAS LOCALES DE AUTOBUSES: Las paradas de autobuses serán afectas a cierre y traslado. Para los cambios en las rutas del Metropolitan Transit System, MTS (Sistema Metropolitano de Tránsito): favor de ver en www.sdmts.com/Bus/detours.asp, o favor de llamar al 619-233-3004.
FECHAS PARA EL PROYECTO: La construcción tendrá comienzo el 13 de marzo del 2010 y se espera que se termine para el 30 de abril del 2010.
CON QUIEN COMUNICARSE: Para mayores informes, llame al 619-409-6851, o consulte el sitio en la red de Sweetwater Authority, www.sweetwater.org para información actual sobre el proyecto.

505 Garrett Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.sweetwater.org
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Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 - 2:22 PM (PST)

Posted by: Nancy Yamada, Counselor

Attention 11th Graders: Students will be receiving their invitations on Monday, March 8th during period 1. All eligible students should to report to the gym on Friday, March 12th at 8:31 a.m. The assembly will take place during period 2. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Yamada in the counseling center.

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GET DRESSED!!

If the expenses surrounding prom are making it too hard to attend, then The Princess Project is for you!

•The Princess Project has FREE, beautiful dresses and accessories for San Diego area girls who would otherwise miss out on prom due to expenses.
•The boutique event is in March.
•Girls determine their own financial need.
•Appointments are required. Location will be provided once an appointment is made.
•Each girl is allowed to receive ONE dress, plus one accessory.
•Advanced registration is required.

To sign up, please contact Jenny Wong at Jenny@princessproject.org

•Each girl MUST bring her valid high school ID.
•Dresses will be replenished throughout the event -- there will be plenty to choose from!
•An adult cannot shop for a girl unless that girl is present.

For more information, visit www.princessproject.org

by Jesus Gandara, Ed.D. SUHSD Superintendent

Census 2010
Superintendent Jesus M. Gandara


Think back to the arrival of the year 2000. Fears of a Y2K computer meltdown had just faded, Bill Clinton was turning over the White House to George W. Bush and the twin towers still stood on the New York City skyline.

Locally, the economy was expanding, fueled by what looked like an unstoppable housing boom. With scores of new residents, school enrollment was soaring and property taxes were plentiful to meet the growing needs. How times have changed.

In just 10 years everything is different from the size of government budgets to the cost of gas. The demographics of South Bay have changed too. Who lives here, what businesses are open and the kinds of jobs available are all different. Along with these changes, the needs of our community have also shifted.

That’s why it’s time to stop and be counted.

At the start of each new decade, our nation takes a census to get as clear a picture as possible of how many people are living in the United States. This becomes the nation’s official population count. Census data is used to direct funds for public services and resources.

Lawmakers decide where to build new schools, libraries and hospitals and roads based on the census. How much federal money is awarded to our cities depends on the census. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $300 billion in federal funds to cities and states, according to the census.

The census is also used to reapportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and redistricting of seats in state and local government. Being counted makes a difference in how your interests are represented.

Because the public resources to meet the needs of you and your family depend on an accurate census, it’s extremely important that every single person living in our community is counted.

Leaving some people out of the census means a potential loss of dollars for our schools and community.

In recent years, the Sweetwater District didn’t qualify to apply for several federal grants because existing census data does not accurately reflect the needs of the population we serve. Faulty census data has denied the district the chance to receive tens of thousands of dollars in grant funding for school libraries, teaching training and student counseling services, to name just a few missed opportunities.

We need everyone to be counted in the 2010 census so that our children receive every opportunity for funding that is available.

In March, all households will receive questionnaires. It should take about 10 minutes to mark your answers to 10 simple questions about the people living at your address.

Be sure to count all members of your household—both citizens and non-citizens as well as relatives and non-relatives living at the same address.

It’s natural to worry about protecting your personal information. But, by law, the Census Bureau must keep your answers confidential and cannot share your information with other government agencies. The data is collected only to produce statistics. Your answers cannot be used against you in court or by law enforcement.

As individuals, it can be hard to make a difference. The census provides a great opportunity for each of us to influence decisions made at every level of government. I urge you to be counted in 2010 and help ensure that our schools and community get their fair share.

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Wed Feb 3rd, 2010 - 10:06 AM (PST)

Posted by: Nancy Yamada, Counselor

11th grade students who are eligible for Compact for Success, based on their grade point average, will be invited to attend the Compact for Success Assembly on Friday, March 12, 2010. Students will receive a notice in the mail as well as a courtesy notice the week of the assembly. Eligible students are invited to report to the gymnasium at the end of period 1. The assembly will begin at 8:40 a.m.

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Hilltop High's Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort Web Page


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In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, especially its capital, Port au' Prince, a non-profit charity organization named "Hands 4 Others" is showing its support by providing a water system for the victims. Their partner, Water Missions International has full-time staff on the ground in Port-au-Prince and are poised to respond as quickly as possible to the survivors of the quake. All donations from the fundraiser are going toward the Hands 4 Others organization, and will provide any necessary supplies and provisions to save the lives of the affected 2.2 million Haitians.

Posted by: Pamela Gutierrez, Yearbook Advisor, US Government

You can now buy your yearbook at jostenyearbooks.com with a credit card. The price is $78.00.

Select California, type in Hilltop High, Select Hilltop High and then choose the yearbook. Easy steps to follow.

iCrew Photo Lynn Garcia has been an integral part of Hilltop athletics since the early 1980s, coaching field hockey, water polo, swimming and soccer. She has coached field hockey at Hilltop since 1993.

Hilltop Field Hockey Coach Lynn Garcia has been named 2009 West Sectional Field Hockey Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations(HFHS). The West Section includesthe states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. The NFHS Coaches Association is the official national coaches association of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

According to Robert F. Kanaby, Executive Director, "Your contributions to high school athletics are truly deserving of our recognition and thanks. Congratulationos on being selected to represent all of those deserving coaches in your section."

by Kathryn Matteotti, iCrew Reporter

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In a match that marked the opening basketball game of the season for the Hilltop Lancers and the Monte Vista Monarchs, Hilltop had an opening 9-0 run holding the Monarchs scoreless until 4:26 into the game. Junior Forward Carlos Perez led the Lancers (1-0) with 18 points in the 53-48 win over the Monte Vista Monarchs (0-1).

Monte Vista Sophomore Forward Kylie Luster received the first foul of the game against Carlos Perez, giving him two free throws and the Lancers a 10-2 lead. Teammate Anthony Rodriguez passed the ball to Andre Harris for an assist 2 pointer with one second on the clock. The Lancers maintained their lead ending the first period 16-4 Lancers.

The second period started with a player control foul on Kylie Luster against Carlos Perez giving him his second foul of the game. The Monarchs caught a break with four consecutive fouls by the lancers; Anthony Rodriguez, Andre Harris, Anthony Edwards and Carlos Perez, bringing the score to 28-20 by the end of the period.

The Lancers started out the third period with two assists from Anthony Edwards to Jacob Craig with a second rebound offensive and a back door. Lancers then continued to receive four more fouls by Carlos Perez, Ryan Boudreau, Jacob Craig, and Anthony Harrington leaving the score at 40-32. After a 30 second time out by the Monarchs, Anthony Edwards delivered two consecutive assists to Anthony Harrington for a score of 49-43. Monarchs Sophomore Guard Ruben Nwando shot a 3 pointer while receiving a foul from Anthony Edwards leaving the final score at 53-48 Lancers win.

The Lancers managed to hold their lead over the Monarchs winning by 5 points. It’s unfortunate this sense of victory did not last long. On Saturday the Hilltop Lancers lost to the Helix Highlanders in a close game of 43-41. The Lancers will return to action Tuesday, in a bracket game, as the 2009 Hilltop Basketball Tournament continues.

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Student Workshops for 11th Grade SUHSD Students:
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SAT and ACT

To qualify for admission to a four-year college or university, students must take an SAT or ACT. It is recommended they take the test during the spring semester of 11th grade. We strongly encourage students to participate in a preparation workshop to prepare them to take these important exams.

Target Audience: Students in the Class of 2011 (juniors). Parents are welcome, but not required to attend.

Items to be Covered in either Informational Session (1/14 or 1/23): the difference between the SAT and the ACT and which will suit each student better; which colleges require the SAT Subject Tests in addition to the SAT/ACT and what subjects are offered; how the tests are structured and scored; tips and strategies for performing well; how to prepare for the ESSAY. The two Informational Sessions will be identical so you should only attend one.

Items to be Covered on Saturday, 1/30/10: ACT sample problems and preparation.

Items to be Covered on Saturday, 2/6/10: SAT sample problems and preparation.

Register at www.sandiegocalsoap.com. Click on Upcoming Events. Register for one informational session and any additional SAT or ACT sessions you would like to attend. Questions? Please contact Karla Whitaker at kkwhitaker@ucsd.edu or 858-569-1866 or SUHSD Contact: 619-600-3315.

Workshop seats limited to 250 students – sign up early!
Students should attend one Informational Session and any additional sessions they wish to attend.

Informational Session 1:
(identical to 1/23/10)
Informational Session 2:
(identical to 1/14/10)
ACT Problems and Preparation:

SAT Problems and Preparation:
Date
Thursday, Jan. 14
Saturday, Jan. 23
Saturday, Jan. 30
Saturday, Feb. 6
Location
Castle Park High School
Olympian High School
Olympian High School
Castle Park High School

Cafeteria
Pavilion
Pavilion
Gymnasium
Time
6:30pm-8:30pm
9:00am-11:00am
9:00am-12:00pm
9:00am-12:00pm
Address
1395 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911
1925 Magdalena Ave
San Diego, CA 91913
1925 Magdalena Ave
San Diego, CA 91913
1395 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911


SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines and Testing Dates
Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com
SAT


Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
ACT

Registration Deadline
Test Date

Registration Deadline
Test Date
12/15/09
1/23/10

1/5/10
2/6/10
2/4/10
3/13/10

3/5/10
4/10/10
3/25/10
5/1/10



4/29/10
6/5/10

5/7/10
6/12/10
SAT Reasoning Test
$45.00

ACT: $32; ACT with Writing: $47

Reminder: You can register online or by mail to take the SAT or ACT. Most colleges accept either test or will take your higher score if you take both. You must pay with credit card, check/money order, or fee waiver. See a high school counselor for a fee waiver. Most students take a test during spring of the junior year and/or fall of the senior year. It is recommended that you plan to take the test (s) during April – June. Do not forget to register for the test on time.