LHHS HAWK HAPPENINGS
One Town, One Team! Go Hawks!
Friday, June 2, 2017
HAWK NEWSFLASH!
PTSA Grad Night Is On Campus! Volunteers Needed!
PTSA Grad Night has moved on campus and needs your help. They will be in
the Aux Gym every day from 11:00am-8:00pm. It takes a whole school of
parents, friends, and alumni to put on this amazing event. The end of the school
year is busy for everyone, but if you can lend a hand for few hours it would really
help. Without everyone’s assistance, our tradition of PTSA Grad Night on
campus for the future years is in jeopardy. You don’t have to be creative. You
don’t have to stay for a long time, but every little bit helps. Any questions email
Nancy Alvarez, at ​[email protected]​. Thank you, PTSA Grad Night Team.
ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
New​ ​Finals!
Senior students will be taking their finals on ​Friday, June 9th​ and ​Monday, June 12th. ​All
students will be on a Block Bell Schedule for those two days. ​Click Here​ to view the Final Exam
Bell Schedule. ​Tuesday, June 13th​ is period 1 finals for all students with a first period. Students
who begin with 2nd period will begin school at 9:00am. ​Wednesday, June 14th, Thursday,
June 15th, ​and ​Friday, June 16th​ will be a minimum day testing schedule for 9th, 10th, and 11th
grade students. ​Final Exam Schedule
New ​Information Regarding Early Dismissal During Finals
We highly discourage any type of early dismissal during exam periods. Also, please be aware
that if a parent/guardian arrives to pick up his/her student, we will not interrupt classes during
testing time to release the students early. It is a direct violation of our cell phone policy for
students to use their cell phones to contact parents for an early pick up if they may have finished
a final early. Please schedule appointments and travel plans around the student’s finals schedule
(see the schedule above). If there is no alternative and an early dismissal is required, it must be
obtained through the attendance office prior to the start of school that day and the student must
show it to his/her teacher PRIOR to the final. If a student needs to see the Health Aide the
teacher will send along a pass with name, date, period and teacher’s signature. If a student is not
ill or does not have a temperature, the student will be sent back to class. We appreciate your
cooperation and understanding as we wind up the year.
New ​Health Office Notice
Parents, please make arrangements to pick up your students’ medications from the Health Office
prior to the end of school. Medications remaining after the last day of school will be discarded.
For the next school year, you ​and your doctor​ must complete a new medication form. For doctor
visits before the new school year, medication forms can be found online on the ​SVUSD Health
Services Webpage​ under HEALTH FORMS. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mrs.
Oltman, Health Aide, at ​[email protected]​ or call the school and ask for the health office
(ext 4163).
New ​Lose Anything?
Our Lost and Found is once again overflowing with all kinds of clothing items in the Library. In
addition, we also have a large collection of glasses, glass cases, earphones, and cell phones in
the Attendance Office. Please come in and claim your missing items. At the end of the school
year, all unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
New ​Library Announcement
Attention Seniors:​ All textbooks must be returned to the Library during Senior Finals Week
(June 9th - 13th) to avoid disruption in the graduation process!
Attention Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen: ​All textbooks are due during Finals Week
(June 14th - 16th) per the Textbook rules and regulations!
LHHS PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
LHHS PTSA Association Meeting Welcomes SRO Dep. Anthony Sambrano
The last PTSA Association Meeting is on ​Wednesday, June 7th​ at 7:00pm in the MPR. Our new
SRO, Dep. Anthony Sambrano will be the guest speaker for this meeting.
LHHS STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Powder Puff Game and Dance - June 9th
Our annual Powder Puff game, Juniors versus the Seniors is ​Friday, June 9th​ at 7:00pm in
Hawk Stadium. There will also be a Powder Puff Dance immediately following the game from
9:00 to 11:00pm. Tickets are $10, which includes game and dance entry. Purchase your tickets
in the ASB Office at Snack and Lunch only. Tickets will be sold the day of, at the door for $20.
Dance guests tickets are $20 and must also have a completed permission slip to attend. Tickets
are $5 to enter the game.
New ​Yearbooks For Sale
Yearbooks were distributed this week. A VERY limited number of yearbooks are available for
purchase at Snack and Lunch in the ASB Office. The cost is $150, cash or credit only. First
come, first sold!
Interested In A Law Enforcement Career?
Orange County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 449 works hand-in-hand with the Orange County Sheriff’s
Department and assists young adults in gaining valuable career-building skills and experience.
The program is geared towards helping young men and women determine if Law Enforcement is
a career field they may want to be a part of. The Explorer Post is seeking young men and women,
ages 14-21, who are interested in seeing how the police services in their community function. The
program allows them to participate in extensive training, regional police competitions, and
Sheriff’s ride-alongs. Become an Explorer with Orange County Sheriff's Explorer Post 449 today!
Meetings are normally held on Thursday nights from 6pm – 8pm in the LHHS Career Center. For
those with immediate questions, contact your School Resource Officer, Dep. Sambrano, for
further information.
Community Service Hours Opportunity
Will you be a Senior next year? Do you need your 8 hours of community service to graduate?
Well look no further. ​The LHHS Library needs volunteers June 20 - 23 and at Hawk Walk during the
week of August 14 - 18. ​ Please see Ms. Rohde in the Library or email her at ​[email protected]​ to
sign up.
Need Help with Your Classes? Tutors Are Available!
Help is on the way! Free Peer Tutoring is available every day of the week. On Tuesdays and
Thursdays, tutoring is available in Mrs. Hitchens’s room during Tutorial. Students must sign up
through their teacher or counselor before attending. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
tutoring is available in room 515, Mr. Van Dyke’s room, during Lunch. Students do not need to
sign up for lunch tutoring and may just show up. For SVUSD approved professional tutor
information, please refer to this link:​ ​http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/guidance/tutors.html​.
LHHS CLASS OF 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is a section dedicated to all the senior activities and guidance news! If you are a senior student or
the parent/guardian of a senior student...make sure you read these important announcements.
New ​Grad Night Ticket Sales
Last day to purchase tickets on campus is ​Thursday, June 8th​. The next time to purchase your
ticket will be at the door. Please bring cash or credit card on June 8th or June 16th. We will no
longer accept checks. There will be no refunds. If you have any questions please email Cara
Hegeduis at ​[email protected]​.
New ​Seniors! Request Final Transcripts Today!
If you are a senior going to a four-year college or a community college, you must go to
www.parchment.com​ to request your final transcript be sent electronically to the college you will
attend in the fall. When going through this process, be sure you have it delivered to your specific
college, not to the Common App. After choosing your college in Parchment, you will need to
select the "next grading period transcript" so your second semester grades will be included. Your
final transcript won't actually be transferred electronically to your college until after June 16, when
your second semester grades are added. If your college is specifically requesting a paper
transcript, choose to send the transcript to "myself" and select "via mail." When you receive your
transcript in the mail, don't open it but forward it on to the Admissions Office at your college.
Please request your final transcript before ​Friday, June 16​. Enjoy the rest of your senior year
AND avoid potential problems when registering for college classes!
Attention Senior Parents and Students
Everything senior students and their families need to know regarding year-end events can be
found in​ The Senior Letter 2017​. It contains important information about all the senior activities
such as the senior breakfast, picnic, rehearsal and PTSA Grad Night. It also contains permission
slips, requirements to be met, and many other logistical graduation items. A comprehensive
calendar page is included and should be printed and retained for reference. Please review it and
familiarize yourself with all the important graduation information.
Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony is at the LHHS Hawk Stadium at 7:00pm. Gates to the stadium open at
5:00 PM for seating. It is first come, first served and there are no tickets. Handicapped spots are
available but also on a first come, first served basis.
Senior Stuff for Sale!
Activities​: Senior student activities are on sale now at Snack. You must have the ​permission slip
completed. Cash only.
Mugs and T-Shirts​: Class of 2017 mugs and t-shirts are now on sale for only $10 each.
Available while supplies last in the Student Store or ASB Office.
Cap and Gowns:​ Cap and gown will be available in the MPR on ​Monday, June 12th​ at 12:30
for purchase at $50 if they were not purchased earlier. Cash only.
College/Armed Services Acceptance Banner: ​ Customized banners are available to purchase
honoring your student’s university or Armed Service accepted. After graduation, these banners
are yours to keep! A 2’x3’ customized, vinyl banner for $65. The last day to purchase a banner
is ​May 24th​. Purchase your banner online at ​www.hawkswebstore.com​. Cash and credit cards
are also accepted in the ASB office. For more information, please see the ​Acceptance Banner
Flyer​.
Graduation Leis and Flowers​: Graduation leis and flowers are available through Kahuna
Flowers. Delivery is on the day of Graduation, June 16th before the ceremony at Hawk Stadium.
To place an order, ​click here​.
PTSA’s Reserved Graduation Seating: ​PTSA’s reserved seating for the 2017 Graduation
ceremony is SOLD OUT.
PTSA Grad Night Ticket Sales:​ PTSA Grad Night Ticket Sales will be on the LHHS campus,
outside the ASB Office during Snack on ​Thursday, May 25th. I​ f anyone has a question or would
like to know their balance please email Cara Hegeduis at ​[email protected]​.
Important Library Message For Senior Students
Just a friendly reminder that the end of the school year is quickly approaching and all overdue
materials and fines must be settled with the Library in order to pick up your cap/gown and participate in
Senior activities. Not sure if you owe textbooks, Library books, or unpaid Library fines? Please see Ms.
Rohde in the Library​ for a status on your library account.
VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
PTSA Grad Night 2017 – Shutterfly
The committees for PTSA Grad Night are busy getting things prepared for the big extravaganza
happening this year on ​Friday, June 16th​. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in
the preparation activities. It is not just a senior parents’ event! There are MANY opportunities to
contribute to the effort -- from joining a committee to donating monies or items to be used during
the evening. Please see ​PTSA Grad Night Shutterfly​ for a calendar events, volunteer
opportunities, messages, contacts, forms and wish list. Contact Nancy Alvarez at
[email protected]​ for any questions about PTSA Grad Night.
3D Snaps - Revolutionizing Portraits
Want a premium-quality, full-color 3D printed statuette of your son or daughter at their graduation
or prom? 3D Snaps is here for you - helping to record the moments you want to remember
forever. Our 3D scanner takes a photo in 1/4 of a second, uses 89 camera sensors, and stitches
the photos together to create a perfect digital replica, which is then printed in durable sandstone
on a full color 3D printer. Available from 3" to 9" tall. Founded by a LHHS alumni, ​10% of all
school related sales go back to LHHS PTSA​. Visit our website now at ​www.3dsnaps.com​ to
learn more about this awesome technology and all its different applications. Call Shannon van der
Walt at ​(858) 397-8169​ or email ​[email protected]​ today to schedule your photo at our
studio here in Laguna Hills.
LHHS ARTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
TONIGHT! ​ComedySportz Alumni Match
ComedySportz Alumni Match is tonight, ​Friday, June 2nd​ at 7:00pm! Come see your favorite
CSz graduates (such as Chuck Hua!) come back to the nest to take on the current team in a
contest of clever wit and comedic wackiness! Tickets are $10 and include a door prize and free
pizza at halftime!
New ​Awards Concert
The Instrumental Music Program is proud to present their Awards Concert on ​Tuesday, June 6th
in the Laguna Hills Community Center. This memorable evening will begin at 7:00pm and will
feature the talented individuals of the LHHS Instrumental Program. There is a $5 dollar donation
at the door which goes directly to support the LHHS Band and Color Guard. Please come and
join us as we say goodbye to our amazing Seniors for an outstanding four years.
New ​2017 Marching Band Kick Off
The 2017 Marching Band Kick Off Event will be on ​Thursday, June 8th ​at 7:30pm in the LHHS
Band Room. Come join us as we prepare for the upcoming year. Highlights for the night will
include; fall calendar, department forms, and handing out music for summer practice. Please
help pass on this information to any potential music student.
New ​Marching Band and Color Guard Camp
The 2017 Marching Band Camp will be August 14th - 25th at LHHS. Stay tuned for more detailed
information. If you are new to the program and want to be added to our mailing list, please email
[email protected]​.
New ​MACY Awards!
Hawk theatre students attended their third and final awards ceremony this past Sunday, the 47th
Annual Music and Art Commendations for Youth (MACY) Awards, at the Segerstrom Center in
Costa Mesa where both of our musicals were recognized. Our cast of ​Nice Work If You Can Get
It ​performed a short selection from the musical in front of nearly 3,000 spectators! Here is a list of
the awards and scholarships we brought home for Nice Work and Little Women:
The Spirit of the MACY Trophy for Nice Work If You Can Get It [it's the prestigious
nomination/runner-up for Best Show of the Year!!]
Best Supporting Actor​ in ​Nice Work If You Can Get It​: Eli Buckels [that's a hat trick!! a
3-peat!! Eli won that title at all three awards ceremonies!!!]
Best Male Dancer​: Nikolai Taylor in Nice Work If You Can Get It
Nominee for Best Comedienne and Best Supporting Actress​: Sophie Martin
Nominee for Best Comedian​: Eli Buckels
Nominee for Best Performance by a Lead and Best Male Vocalist​: Nikolai Taylor
$1,000 Scholarship Winners: ​Eli Buckels and Sophie Martin
Awarded a Highest Achievement Trophy: ​Danielle Kelly for Technical Theatre,
Sabrina Astle as Jo March in Little Women, Eli Buckels as Cookie in Nice Work If You
Can Get It, Sophie Martin as Eileen in Nice Work If You Can Get It, Julie Reames as
Estonia in Nice Work If You Can Get It, Linsey Schreck as Billie Bendix in Nice Work If
You Can Get It, and Nikolai Taylor as Jimmy Winter in Nice Work If You Can Get It
Awarded an Outstanding Achievement Trophy: ​Cayley Busenkell for Technical
Theatre, Vee Woldridge for Technical Theatre, Sophie Martin as Marmee in Little
Women, Julie Reames as Amy in Little Women, Linsey Schreck as Meg in Little Women,
Natalie Teuton as Beth in Little Women, and Justin Lobaton as Duke in Nice Work If You
Can Get It.
Awarded an Achievement Medallion: ​Luke Morris as Mr. Lawrence in Little Women,
Sean Smith as Laurie in Little Women, Nick Steffenhagen as Professor Bhaer in Little
Women, Nikolai Taylor as John Brooke in Little Women, Noah Estling as Senator in Nice
Work If You Can Get It, Peyton Goings as Jeannie Muldoon in Nice Work If You Can Get
It, Morgan Hall as Millicent in Nice Work If You Can Get It, and Matthew Shamas as Chief
Berry in Nice Work If You Can Get It.
Awarded a Special Recognition Medallion:​ [for excellent work in a smaller role]
Maggie Belfield as Aunt March in Little Women, Hailey Rogers as Showgirl in Nice Work
If You Can Get It, Sean Smith as Vice Squad in Nice Work If You Can Get It, and Nick
Steffenhagen as Vice Squad in Nice Work If You Can Get It.
Awarded a Bright Spot Medallion:​ [for excellent work in the ensemble] Kaila Adams in
Little Women, Sophie Frayne in Little Women, and Natalie Teuton in Nice Work If You
Can Get It.
CONGRATS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN BOTH SHOWS!! And THANK YOU to all
the parents, administrators, teachers, custodians, and community members who support
our Hawks’ effort in so many different ways!
LHHS SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Athletic Conditioning Camps
Register for the LHHS Summer Athletic Conditioning Camps by going online to
www.communityservices.svsud.org​ or in person at 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo.
Follow the instructions on the ​Summer Athletic Conditioning Brochure​. The sports’ barcodes are
also included in this brochure. ​Click Here​ to download the Summer Athletic Conditioning
Brochure. Please remember that all participants MUST have a physical before participating in
these camps.
Athletic Clearances
All athletes need a full physical clearance packet to be completed and on file before they are able
to participate in any of our summer camps, tryouts, or next year sports team activities.
Physicals are only good for one year and must be completed each year. If you missed the
Physicals Night last Wednesday, you will need to register online at ​www.athleticclearance.com​.
Schedule a physical with your own physician and get the forms from this site (personal medical
health history info sheet AND physician health screening) filled out and returned to us at school.
On the ​athleticclearance.com​ site are athletic contracts on a sport by sport basis. One will need to
be completed separately for each individual sport of interest and signed by both a parent and
student. Those need to be turned in hard copy to our Athletic Secretary (Mrs. Tardif) in the main
office.
New ​Congratulations Logan Montgomery!
Congratulations to senior Logan Montgomery who was chosen as the Sea View League Male
Athlete of the year and represented Laguna Hills and the Sea View League at the Orange County
Athlete of The Year Banquet on Tuesday, May 30th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Great
Job Logan!!!!
HAWK HAPPENINGS
Hawk Happenings is being distributed through the High School’s Messenger program. If you
have a student registered at LHHS, you are automatically getting this weekly newsletter to the
parent and student emails established in the LHHS database. Please email
[email protected] for any subscription issues. Hawk Happenings can also be viewed
on the​ LHHS Website​.
THE HAWK HAPPENINGS CALENDAR
Friday, 5/2
ComedySportz Alumni Match, Theater, 7:00pm, $10
Monday, 6/5
Senior Awards Ceremony - By Invitation Only, Comm Ctr, 6:00pm
Tuesday, 6/6
New ​Awards Concert, LH Community Center, 7:00pm, $5.00 Donation
Wednesday, 6/7
PTSA Association Meeting, MPR, 7:00pm
Thursday, 6/8
New ​Marching Band Kick Off, LHHS Band Room, 7:30pm
Friday, 6/9
Powder Puff Football Game, Hawk Stadium, 7:00pm
Powder Puff Dance, LHHS Campus, 9:00-11:00pm
Senior Finals - Periods 2, 4, & 6
Monday, 6/12
Senior Finals - Periods 3, 5 & 7
Senior Cap and Gown Distribution, MPR, 12:30pm
Tuesday, 6/13
Period 1 Finals
Senior Graduation Meeting, Theater, 9:15am
Senior Class Picture, Pit, 10:30am
Wednesday, 6/14
Senior Picnic, 8:30am-1:30pm
Thursday, 6/15
Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice, Senior Hill, 8:30am
Friday, 6/16
Last Day of School
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
Family Portal ​https://familyportal.svusd.org/
LHHS:​ ​http://lhhs.svusd.org
LHHS Athletics: ​lagunahillsathletics.com
LHHS Athletic Boosters: ​lhhsathleticboosters.org
LHHS Band: ​www.lhhsmusic.org
LHHS Boys Basketball: ​http://lagunahillsathletics.com/boys_basketball
LHHS Cheer: ​https://www.saddlespace.org/LHHS/lhhshomepage/cms_page/view/2373015​0
LHHS Drama:​ ​www.lhhsdrama.com
LHHS Hawk Football:​ ​http://lagunahillsathletics.com/football
LHHS IB Program: ​https://www.saddlespace.org/girardic/ibhawks/cms_page/view
LHHS PTSA:​ ​https://www.saddlespace.org/LHHS/lhhshomepage/cms_page/view/7261421
LHHS Vocal Music: ​Lagunahillschoir.com
LHHS Wrestling:​ ​ www.hawkwrestling.org
Orange County High School Athletics:​ ​www.ocvarsity.com
SVEF (Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation):​ ​http://www.sveffoundation.org/
SVUSD:​ ​http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us