NEWS AND EVENTS

TERRA NOVA SOCCER FAMILY DINNER NIGHT FUNDRAISER JANUARY 20TH

UPDATED! Support Terra Nova Soccer by attending the Family Dinner Night Fundraiser (Lasagna, garlic bread, salad, drinks & sweets) on January 20th. SPORTS FANS: Check out the updated flyer for a list of the rare, exciting auction items jut added!

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SEEKING DONATIONS

The freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes are participating in a series of group fund-raisers (running a snack shack at basketball quad games), and we need some items donated. Please visit our online volunteer website tnhs.ivolunteer.com to see how you can help.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2012...

The First Order Deadline has passed but there is still time to order. Please remember that this year the Class of 2012 will be graduating in a custom Terra Nova Rental gown. All students in the class have seen the gown and have been given all the ordering information. Herff Jones will be on campus taking orders again on Saturday February 25th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. (FREE SHIPPING ONLY ON THIS DATE)

You can also order online at www.hjgraduation.com

WHY ORDER NOW?
-FREE SHIPPING on Gowns
-Correct Fit
-Avoid last minute panic

Thank you for choosing Herff Jones. Please Call Michael Manning at 925.829.4003 or email at mcmanning@herffjones.com with questions.

OFFICIAL SAT TEST PREP COURSE - REGISTER BY FBRUARY 10TH

The Terra Nova PTO and Edge Educational have partnered to offer “How to Outsmart the SAT” to the student body. This course is designed specifically to prepare students for the SAT and the PSAT. When not offered in conjunction with the PTO, the course costs $850.

To enroll, please complete and return the form below - with a check for $102 payable to “Terra Nova PTO” - as soon as possible. Class size is limited, and although students will be accepted largely on a first come, first served basis, Juniors and Seniors will be given preference if the course is oversubscribed. Please put the registration form (see below) and your check in an envelope marked "Att'n: PTO - SAT", which should be delivered to the school office no later than Friday, Feb 10th, 2012. Please note that no "on-the-day" reminder calls will be made to enrolled students.

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AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH

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PSAT RESULTS ARE IN

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students who took the PSAT in October. The counseling department will be holding a PSAT Workshop on Monday, January 9th at 3pm in the Computer Lab. We will be handing out score reports and reviewing results at this time. Please sign up for this workshop in the counseling hallway. If you would like to receive your score report before this event please see Mrs. Hernandez in the counseling office.

'TIS THE SEASON TO SWITCH TO CLIPPER

Have you purchased your Clipper Card yet? On January 1st, all students who purchase a monthly pass must have a Clipper Card. Students without a Monthly Pass on a Clipper Card will have to pay exact fare with cash or tokens.

Check out the TIME TO SWITCH flyer below and the Clipper Youth-Senior APPLICATION form.

Youth need to bring their completed application and attend one of the sign-up events with appropriate identification, or come down to the SamTrans offices at 1250 San Carlos Ave., Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

If students participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, they will continue to receive discounted youth paper passes.

CLIPPER CARD: TIME TO SWITCH

CLIPPER CARD APPLICATION

JANUARY BUS PASSES ON SALE

January bus passes are now on sale. The cost is $36 - or $22 for reduced lunch qualified students. See Ms. Salazar in the cashier’s office to get yours today!

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

TN CRAB FEED FUNDRAISER - FEBRUARY 4TH

GOODFELLAS PIZZA FUNDRAISER JANUARY 31ST

Come to Goodfella’s Pizza to support the Junior Class on Tuesday, January 31st. Proceeds will go towards the upcoming events for the class of 2013!

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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SAVE YOUR FRESH & EASY RECIEPTS!

The Fresh & Easy fundraiser is over. Thanks to all those who participated. Please turn in all receipts for shopping done through December 31, 2011, to the school office or to Karen Thompson at 1008 Banyan Way, Pacifica by January 18. We will know the results in May.

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.

SENIOR PRODUCTS AVAILABLE NOW

To order all senior products (announcements/cap and gown) please visit hjgraduation.com Order Deadline December 14th, 2011. Students who purchase a cap and gown before that date will receive a refund if they do not graduate. Ring orders can be made at www.ringdesignonline.com Contact info: Michael Manning 925.829.4003 or mcmanning@herffjones.com

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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TERRA NOVA CONSTRUCTION PICS

Terra Nova High School is currently undergoing of a major $20 million retrofit and expansion that includes new classrooms and a state-of-the-art theatre. Check out these photos from the construction site and get a preview of TN's exciting new phase.

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NEW POLICY CHANGE IN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

Students who are sent out of class for disciplinary reasons will be subject to the following consequences enforced by faculty and administration. Upon sending students out of class, faculty will send electronic or paper copy of Student Disciplinary Action Form to the Vice Principal of Attendance and Attendance Supervisor in order to properly document and follow through with disciplinary actions. Classroom discipline actions are as follows.

1-hour in class or 1-hour Friday detention with parent contact by instructor

2-hour Friday detention with parent contact by instructor

1-5 day suspension depending on severity of infraction, parent meeting will be conducted

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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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: