News and Notes About San Benito High School

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Eighth Grade Preview Night is April 11 On Wednesday, April 11, beginning at 5 p.m, San Benito High School will host the annual Eighth Grade Preview Night, which will introduce incoming freshman families to the school, including information about student programs, academic offerings/requirements and student culture.  Click here for the schedule . (photo from Freshman Orientation)

Three Years of School Calendars Adopted The San Benito High School Board of Trustees has adopted the next three years of school calendars for the 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic years. Click here for 2018-19; click here for 2019-20; and click here for 2020-21.

High School Voter Education Week April 16-27 Under state law, 16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote; future voters will need a valid California driver's license, OR valid CA Identification Card, AND the last four digits of their Social Security card. Potential voters can register online or mail in a registration form by May 21. The state primary is scheduled for June 5. SBHS teacher Mitch Huerta has forms in his room (392) available to all students. Traditionally, the U.S. Government and Economics courses provide opportunities for all seniors to register to vote electronically or on paper.  The state has declared April 16-27 as "High School Voter Education Weeks," and has asked high schools to participate in voter registration. Here are the links: Online Voter Registration, Language Preference: http://registertovote.ca.gov/ Pre-registration took kit (with videos): http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/back-school-pre-registration-tool-kit/    Register to vote: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/

Employee Perfect Attendance for March One hundred and twenty three San Benito High School District employees were recognized for having perfect attendance in March.  Click here  to see the employee list.

Registration Open For Spring Schools Golf Tournament The annual Spring Schools Golf Tournament will be held Friday, April 20, with a 4 p.m. shotgun start at San Juan Oaks Golf Course. The tourney includes nine holds of fun, team golf in a scramble format, perfect for beginners or those who have never played golf. In a scramble, everyone tees off and then players hit each shot from the best position until the ball is holed. Up to six players are allowed per team, with at least two women required per team in order to compete for the winners’ trophy. Children on the golf course must be paid players. There will be a beverage cart on the golf course, no-host drinks afterwards in the bar and an optional, $1 closest-to-the-pin competition for men and women. The $30 registration fee person includes a shared golf cart for two players. To sign up by the April 16 deadline, contact Chuck Obeso-Bradley by phone at 831-524-1331 or by email at obesobradley@gmail.com.

Final Week to Fill Out LCAP Survey Dear San Benito High School Parents: Each year, the District asks for your feedback regarding SBHS's practices and programs.  Please click on the link provided  to access the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Program) survey in both English and Spanish. Your feedback will assist the District as it updates the actions and services we implement to ensure academic success and school safety for all students. The survey can also be found on the School and District website. The survey will be open until April 13. Thank you in advance for taking the time to give the District your feedback.  Thank you, Elaine Klauer (Director of Educational Services) Estimados Padres de la Preparatoria San Benito: Cada año, el Distrito solicita sus comentarios sobre las prácticas y programas de la Preparatoria San Benito.  Favor de hacer clic en el enlace  para contestar la encuesta LCAP (Plan de Control Local y Rendimiento de Cuentas ) ya sea en inglés o español. Sus comentarios ayudarán al distrito a actualizar las acciones y servicios que implementa para garantizar el éxito académico y la seguridad escolar de todos los estudiantes. La encuesta también se puede encontrar en el sitio web de la escuela y el distrito. La encuesta estará disponible hasta el 13 de abril. Gracias de antemano por tomarse el tiempo para dar su opinión al Distrito. Gracias, Elaine Klauer (Directora de Servicios Educativos)

Softball, baseball players are Baler Athletes of the Week Varsity softball player Amber Rodriguez and varsity baseball player Joshua Cutler, not pictured, are the Baler Athletes of the Week for March 26-30.

This Week's Campus Events

Monday, April 9-Friday, April 13: Academic Focus Week Monday, April 9: Grad Committee Meeting (7 p.m.) Tuesday, April 10-Friday, April 13: ASB Interviews Wednesday, April 11: LEAD Parent Meeting (5 p.m.) Wednesday, April 11: Eighth Grade Preview Night (6 p.m.) Wednesday, April 11: Frosh baseball vs. Aptos (4 p.m.) Wednesday, April 11: JV lacrosse vs. Christopher (5:15 p.m.) Wednesday, April 11: Varsity lacrosse vs. Carmel (7:15 p.m.) Thursday, April 12: Community College Night (6 p.m.) Thursday, April 12: JV and varsity baseball vs. Salinas (4 p.m.) Thursday, April 12: JV Softball Red vs. Christopher (4:30 p.m.) Thursday, April 12: Varsity softball vs. Christopher (6 p.m. at Vets Park) Friday, April 13: End of the Fifth Grading Period Saturday, April 14: Varsity boys' volleyball tournament (8 a.m.) Saturday, April 14: JV Softball Red vs. Presentation (10:30 a.m.) Saturday, April 14: JV Softball Scarlet vs. Presentation (12:30 p.m.)

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Graduation Performance Auditions March 8/9

Job Opportunities at San Benito High School The following positions are open at San Benito High School District positions: Campus Supervisor (2017-2018 school year) For the 2018-2019 school year: AVID Teacher  Culinary (CTE) Teacher Art Teacher Spanish Teacher English Teacher AVID/Social Science Teacher Speech and Language Therapist  For more information regarding job openings on campus, visit  EDJOIN.ORG and search "San Benito High School."

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