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HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS... by Principal Erin Short
Volume 23 Issue 3 November, 2019
FIRST QUARTER REPORT CARDS
Report cards were made available online on October 25. Please be sure to take the time to review your child’s academic progress. Your interest, support and encouragement of your child’s academic achievement plays an important role in your child’s success. If you have any questions or concerns about the report card, please contact the appropriate classroom teacher. Addressing concerns now may help avoid major problems as the year progresses.
EXAM SCHEDULE ADVANCE NOTICE
First semester exams are scheduled for December 18, 19 and 20. The Exam Schedule is posted on the
SHS home page. Please remember ALL exams must be taken during the three day exam schedule – no ex-ceptions will be made.
Students must be present only for the periods they have an exam scheduled. Designated study areas will be available for student use during the periods they do not have an exam scheduled. Bus transportation will be available at the regular times, but no lunch will be served. PTA will host a Coffee Bar with breakfast/snack items available for purchase.
PLANNING AHEAD
On Tuesday, March 10 we will administer the ACT (without writing) to ALL juniors and the Pre-ACT to ALL sophomores. We will not have school on March 10 for 9th or 12th graders. However, we will have tutoring and review sessions available for other upcoming state and national assessments. Please stay tuned for more details.
ACT BOOTCAMP
We will be hosting our annual ACT Boot Camp again this winter on Saturday, January 18. Details will be communicated through separate email. We encourage all juniors and sophomores to attend this event to learn valuable test taking strategies for college admissions exams. Cost for the full day Boot Camp will be $50 per student.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Senior Maggie Yang and freshman Niya Fried who qualified for the State Tennis Tournament as doubles
partners. Congratulations!
ACADEMIC DATES TO REMEMBER
Midterms Dec. 18-20 2nd Quarter Grades finalized Jan. 13 Mandatory Pre-ACT and ACT March 10 (9th/12th do not attend)
3rd Quarter Grades finalized April 6 AP Tests May 4-15 4th Quarter Grades finalized June 11
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
PTA Pop Up (@ SMS) November 9 Winter Break December 21-Jan 5 Spring Break March 20-March 29 Easter Break April 10-April 13 Prom May 9 Graduation May 28
CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
Attention Senior Parents: Jostens was at SHS to collect orders and payments for graduation caps and gowns on October 24 & 25. If your son or daughter did NOT turn in their order/payment, please contact the Jostens representative, John Armstrong, at [email protected] or order online using the information your senior brought home. In order for your son or daughter to partici-pate in the Commencement ceremonies, seniors must wear a cap and gown. If you are plan-ning to use an older sibling’s cap and gown, please remember that boys wear blue and girls wear white. The only item you would need is a cap and tassel and these items can be or-dered from Jostens. If you have any additional questions please email me at [email protected]. Thank you, Jane Langston, Senior Class Advisor [email protected].
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS ONLINE!
All morning announcements are posted online daily on the SHS page of the Solon Schools website (solonschools.org/SHS). Click on “Students” then “Morning Announcements”. Club meeting and information is also posted under “Students” then “Clubs/Activities”.
2Q 2019-20 SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKS IN THE SHS BOOKSTORE
The following required books are available in the SHS bookstore for the SECOND grading period
in 2019. Books are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Cash or checks payable to SOLON BOARD OF EDUCATION. Thanks for supporting your Academic Boosters Club!
* indicates that the teacher may have already assigned it late in Q1.
BOOK TITLE TEACHER CLASS Price
A Long Way Gone Fishman, Keys, Tailford,
Teske
Eng 9 $14
Between the World & Me Bush AP Eng Lang $26
Candide Rivera AP Euro Hist $5
Dear Martin * (choice of 1) Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $10
Ella Minnow Pea Bush AP Eng Lang $16
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Keys, Teske Eng 12 $16
Hamlet Buemi, Jones, Keys,
Tailford, Teske
Eng 12 $10
I Have a Dream* (choice of 1) Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $4
Into the Wild (choice of 1) Bergman, Grondolsky, Ram-
low
Hon Eng 10 $15
Just Mercy, Young Adult Version Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $11
Little Fires Everywhere Teske Eng 12 $17
Night Maslo Eng 9 $11
Nineteen Minutes Buemi, Jones, Keys, Tailford Eng 12 $17
On the Come Up* (choice of 1) Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $19
Reality Boy, A.S. King Tailford Eng 9 $11
Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult Buemi,Tailford Eng 12 $17
Something Wicked This Way Comes Fitch, Jones Eng 9 Hon $17
Song of Solomon Fitch, Grondolsky AP Lit $16
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Maslo Eng 9 $20
The Crucible Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $15
The Girl Who Smiled Beads Fishman Eng 9 $16
The Great Gatsby Buemi Eng 11 Hon $17
The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown Jones Eng 12 $10
The Poet X * (choice of 1) Bergman, Bush, Grondolsky,
Pace
Eng 10 $18
Turtles All the Way Down Fishman, Locke, Ramlow Eng 11 $15
What Made Maddy Run Fishman, Locke, Ramlow Eng 11 $17
Wild (choice of 1) Bergman, Grondolsky, Ram-
low
Hon Eng 10 $17
Wild Bird Maslo, Tailford Eng 9 $10
HIGH SCHOOL ABSENCE/TARDY PROCEDURES
FULL DAY ABSENCE:
Parent/Guardian must call the Absence Line at 349-8037 You will be asked to leave a message with the following information:
*Name and grade of student – State student’s name SLOWLY & CLEARLY; it is helpful to spell the name
*Reason for and length of absence (illness, funeral, etc.)
*Phone number for verification
The absence line is available 24 hours a day – please leave a message
as soon as you know your student will be absent from school.
If you contact a teacher or counselor, please be sure to also call the absence line.
IF A STUDENT IS TARDY:
Call the Absence Line as soon as you know the student will be tardy.
It is helpful if the student also brings a signed note
from the parent/guardian listing date, time and reason.
IF A STUDENT NEEDS AN EARLY DISMISSAL:
Do Not Call the Absence Line. The student must br ing a signed note
from the parent/guardian listing date, time, reason and if they will return.
If an emergency arises and you need to call for a student to be dismissed early,
please call the main office (349-6230, press 0).
DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE ABSENCE LINE VOICE MAIL.
If the Absence / Tardy Early dismissal is due to a doctor appointment
please bring a note from the doctor’s office upon return.
ABSENCES MARKED IN POWER SCHOOL
Power School shows attendance records but the system can take up to 24 hours to update.
Therefore, you may be texted regarding an absence even if you have already called it in.
NEW 2023 CLASS OFFICERS
Congratulations to the newly elected officers for the Class of 2023!
The Class Officers for the Freshman Class are: President – Vikram Sundaram
Vice President – Mehak Sankhla Secretary – Rithika Goli
Treasurer – Erik Li
Congratulations to the new officers! Anna Guseilo, Advisor Class of 2023 Student Council [email protected]
2019-20 State Assessment Schedule
SOLON HIGH SCHOOL
State mandated tests will be given to students on the following dates.
Please avoid making appointments during these dates and times for students
who will be taking the test(s). Adjust work schedules accordingly.
First Semester:
TEST: DATE: TIME: DELAYED START:
CP Government (Sem. 1) Dec. 18 7:50 – 9:30 a.m. NO
Second Semester:
TEST: DATE: TIME: DELAYED START:
English 9/English 10 April 15 120 minutes YES
April 16 120 minutes YES
CP Government (Sem. 2) April 29 90 minutes YES
Alg. 1/Geo/Hon. Geo April 29 90 minutes YES
April 30 90 minutes YES
Bio/Hon Bio/CP US May 4 90 minutes YES
May 5 90 minutes YES
(Please note that we are also administering AP exams on May 4 and 5, and those AP students who are
scheduled to take an AP test in the morning will NOT have a delayed start)
DELAYED START SCHEDULE
END OF COURSE EXAMS
2019-20
April 15 & 16 * April 29 & 30; May 4 & 5 **
Testing: 7:50 – 10:00 7:50 – 9:30
Period 1 (No Announcements) 10:10 – 10:37 9:40 – 10:13
Period 2 10:42 – 11:09 10:18 – 10:51
Period 3 11:14 – 11:41 10:56 – 11:29
Period 4A 11:46 – 12:07 11:34 – 11:55
Period 4B 12:12 – 12:33 12:00 – 12:21
Period 4C 12:38 – 12:59 12:26 – 12:47
Period 5A 1:04 – 1:25 12:52 – 1:13
Period 5B 1:30 – 1:51 1:18 – 1:39
Period 6 1:56 – 2:23 1:44 – 2:17
Period 7 2:28 – 2:55 2:22 – 2:55
April 15 & 16: English 9 & English 10
April 29: Sem. 2 CP Gov’t
April 29 & 30: Alg 1/Geo/Hon Geo
May 4 & 5: Bio/Hon Bio/CP US
* Students not testing can enter building at 10:00 – Period 1 begins at 10:10
** Students not testing can enter the building at 9:30 – Period 1 begins at 9:40
Busses run at regular times – bussed students will be provided a
supervised area to study.
AP Exams on May 4 & 5 will NOT have a delayed start.
2019-20 YEARBOOK– SENIOR PICTURES November 1, 2019 – Yearbooks go on sale. Go to www.yearbookforever.com.
$60 until 1/31/20 January 31, 2020 – Early Bird price ends. Yearbooks are now $70. February 28, 2020 – Senior Portraits Due.
Submit an image (1MB minimum, 3MB max) to [email protected]. Pictures must be school appropriate.
Head and shoulder shots preferred, no sunglasses or hats, no inappropriate content on shirts. For girls this means: no low-cut tops, skirts must be professional in length. For guys this means: no sleeveless shirts.
The yearbook staff will send you a notice when the image is received. March 29, 2020 – Deadline for Senior Flashback & Sibling pictures. Flashback = Picture from the past (baby pics, summer, Elementary, Middle School...) Siblings = Current picture of 2020 Senior & Sibs
May 17, 2020 – Yearbook Ads Deadline – Go to www.yearbookforever to place your order. May 31, 2020 – Yearbook Sales Deadline.
We cannot order more books after this date. Order Early, Don’t miss out!!!! September 2020 – Yearbooks arrive at SHS for distribution.
Visit QUICK LINKS on the SHS homepage at www.solonschools.org for updated information. Contact Mr. Nyerges 349-7757 (x5791) [email protected]
GOTCHA!
Teachers and staff award a GOTCHA card when students display Comet P.R.I.D.E (Personal Responsibil-ity, Respect, Integrity, Discipline of Self, Empathy). The students and staff hold onto the cards as a reminder of how they demonstrated PRIDE at SHS. Drawings are held and prizes are distributed monthly. The winners for October are: Mairi Ashton McKayla Clarke Ishwarya Iyer Himank Juttiga Derek Li William Nahra Mahnoor Riaz Macie Sutherland Madeline Swanbeck Lilly Whitten Staff - Denise Stepanik
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
The 2019-2020 season is in full swing. As the team works toward another successful season, not only are there 60+ team members building and testing devices every week in the wood shop and gym and refining their techniques in the lab, they are also spending several hours studying outside of the weekly practice time. Furthermore, registration for the annual Solon High School Science Olympiad Invitational, taking place on February 1, 2020, is already full! Solon will be hosting 72 teams from 8 states at the high school. Cherese Fiorina / Maurer Head Coach Solon High School Science Olympiad [email protected]
SOLON SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
Solon Ski and Snowboard Club has opened its signups. The cost to ride the
bus is $10 and the club fee to Boston Mills is just over $200 for a pass, rentals and
lessons. Novices are encouraged.
The club will plan to go on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Questions or concerns please email Rob Northrup at [email protected]
SENIOR PROJECT
The administrators met with the senior class in August. One of the items discussed was Senior Project. This program provides seniors with real-life experiences in their career choices. For ten days in May, partici-pating seniors will “shadow” one mentor in a field in which the students have shown interest. During this time, they will gain an understanding of the practical nature of the professional world – an experience that will pro-vide the necessary drive to succeed in college. More information will be distributed in January, but we’d like you to be aware of some important details now. For a senior to be eligible to go on Senior Project, the student must:
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 after 7 semesters
Be passing all current classes in preparation for graduation
Have no out-of-school suspensions during senior year
Have missed no more than 7 days during the first three quarters of their senior year (95% attend-ance)
Students need to find their own placement. A list of possible on-site sponsors is available in the office. The last day of school for seniors who participate in Senior Project is May 1. These seniors will be exempt from final exams.
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS A Newsletter for the Students and Parents of Solon High School
Editor: Cindy Russell November, 2019
NOVEMBER IS UPON US!
THE FOLLOWING ARE REMINDERS:
Seniors
Should be completing college applications at this time. Remember to indicate "I've Submitted" and "Request Transcripts" via Naviance. These two steps are
done on the “Colleges I’m Applying To” list in Naviance. This is very important! Pay attention to college deadlines. Allow your Counselor two weeks to process transcripts. * * All directions and forms are posted on the counseling webpage: www.solonschools.org/counseling. Some students taking AP courses choose to also take the SAT II Subject Test in June through the Col-
lege Board. SAT II Subject Tests are often recommended or required by highly selective colleges and universities. Check the college/university admission websites to determine if SAT IIs are recommended or required for the schools your student may consider for admission.
Senior parents are welcome to make financial aid appointments with our College Now Representative.
Appointments can be made on the SHS Counseling webpage.
Juniors
Should begin to look at their future plans now. Junior Jump-Start, an extensive college planning program will be conducted on December 6. Directions for getting started with the process will be presented by the counselors in all junior English classes. Parents, please ask your junior to share that information with you after December 6.
ACT and/or the SAT I are usually taken by juniors at least once in the spring. Students should register on the testing websites: ACT at www.actstudent.org and SAT at www.collegeboard.org. Remember to regis-ter as soon as possible if you would like to test at Solon High School. Our testing site fills up very quickly.
Students on an IEP or 504 Plan need to see your interventionist/counselor to initiate the request for test-ing accommodations.
Sophomores and Freshmen
Be aware of the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities available. Participation makes high school a more rewarding experience.
Pre-ACT results will be shared with 9th graders. PSAT results will be shared with 10th graders. Sopho-
mores and freshmen will also meet with our career specialist through English or history classes this year
to continue college and career research.
**TRANSCRIPT/APPLICATION PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR CLASS OF 2020**
When requesting a transcript for a college through Naviance, you must also indicate on Naviance that you have already submitted your college application. SHS Counselors cannot send transcripts until you have submitted your applications online through the college or Common Application websites. The SHS Counseling Office requires that all college application/transcript processing requests be submit-ted to the office two weeks before the application deadline. Please remember that the Counseling Office is closed during Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. To be sent by: Submit to Request by: November 1 October 18 December 1 November 13 January 1-14 December 6 We want to ensure that we have the appropriate time to spend on each request for processing, writing rec-ommendation letters and completing online forms. Please check with your counselor if you have any ques-tions.
TENTH GRADERS LEARN ABOUT VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITIES
All sophomores attended Excel TECC Presentation on October 25. Excel TECC are vocational and technical programs available to students during the junior and senior
years. Opportunity Day Field Trip at Mayfield High School is on December 5. This field trip provides stu-dents to talk to instructors and find out more about the programs.
Field trip forms are due on November 15 (No Exceptions!). The evening program for all students and parents is also on December 5 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at
Mayfield High School. Programs are available in auto mechanics, computer-aided drafting, construction management, construc-
tion trades, cosmetology, culinary arts, digital arts and technology, early childhood education, environ-
mental education/horticulture, information technology and programming, interactive media, medical tech-
nologies, performing arts academy, public safety, visual arts and design and more.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Now that letters of recommendation have been completed, has your senior sent a thank-you note to his/her teacher? A considerable amount of time is spent in writing meaningful letters that reflect the student's assets and potential for success at the college level. Please encourage your senior to follow through on this important gesture. A simple "thank you" really means a lot!
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
Students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the AP exam for that course in May. The fee for each AP exam is $94 (Research and Seminar Exams are $142 each). Checks should be
made payable to Solon Board of Education. The fee is due by March 1 to the Solon High School Bookstore or can be mailed to the bookstore at 33600 Inwood Road, Solon, Ohio 44139.
Please direct questions to Mrs. Kinney at (440)349-7307, [email protected]. Students on an IEP or 504 Plan who would like to apply to the testing companies for accommodations
should see their interventionist / counselor to initiate this process.
7 Things All High School Students Should Know About Transcripts
High school transcripts include significant information. What does it all mean, and how do scholarship awards committees and college admissions officers use the data to make decisions? College admission counselors believes the following are 10 things that are helpful for students and their parents to know when it comes to high school transcripts. 1. GPA is the most important factor when it comes to admissions. While it probably sounds obvious, no
single stat on a student’s high school transcript resonates as deeply as grade-point average. GPA is the most important factor in deciding whether to enroll a new student.
2. Test scores are a close second. ACT and SAT scores are not included on Solon transcripts. Most universities want standardized test scores sent directly from the testing companies. Students who did not identify where they wanted their scores to be sent, at the time of registering for the ACT or SAT, must or-der scoring reports online.
3. Rank and schedule difficulty also matter. People often think of high school transcripts as merely a re-flection of grades earned. Not so! Colleges also look to transcripts for contextual data that speaks to stu-dents’ ability to achieve. Solon High School, like many high schools, does not assign student class rank. As more high schools eliminate class rank, reviewing a student’s academic course selection and evaluat-ing course rigor provides useful data in determining selection.
4. Every year counts! Administrators want to see a pattern of predictable effort and consistent suc-cess. Students need to understand that high school grades count from day one. Many student records show they didn’t take grades seriously as a freshman, then they spend the next 2-3 years trying to resur-rect their GPA.
5. Administrators use past performance to predict the future, and then judge accordingly. If it sounds harsh to penalize a student for a GPA or inconsistent classroom performance, it isn’t without cause. Stu-dents tend to bring the habits they exhibit in high school with them to college. A student with a high GPA has demonstrated not only classroom mastery but also a willingness to complete outside assignments to a high standard and get them turned in on time. Much of college success comes from being a serious and disciplined student.
6. The admissions process doesn’t end with the first transcript submitted. While most students will ap-ply for and be accepted to a university before getting a final high school transcript, the process doesn’t end there. Those qualifying for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants will need to provide final docu-ments before funds can be disbursed. As soon as students graduate from high school, they should get that last transcript sent so that nothing holds up their financial assistance.
7. College credit must be properly documented. Today more students are taking college courses while in
high school, such as Dual Credit or CCP. Students must have official transcripts from the college granting
the credits sent directly to the university they will attend in the fall. Students also need to have all Ad-
vanced Placement Test scores sent from the College Board as soon as they are available. This can mini-
mize problems when it comes time to register for fall classes.
SOLON HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Thursday, December 5, 2019 High School Lecture Hall 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Valerie Harrell, College Now of Greater Cleveland
TESTING, TESTING, TESTING, TESTING 2019-2020
Midterm Exams ……………………………………………………………… Dec. 18-20
ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: www.collegeboard.org
Test Dates Registration Deadlines Test Dates Registration Deadlines
*December 14, 2019 November 15, 2019 November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019
*February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019
*April 4, 2020 March 6, 2020 *March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020
*June 13, 2020 May 15, 2020 May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020
July 18, 2020 June 19, 2020 *June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020
Register at www.collegeboard.org Register at www.actstudent.org
* at Solon
AP Testing: May 4-15, 2020 All students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam.
ALPHA ASSIGNMENT
Cindy Russell A-C (‘20, ‘21, ‘22) A-C, R (‘23) (440) 349-6242 [email protected] Rick Nowak D-Ho (440) 349-6243 [email protected] Ann Trocchio Hp-Mc (440) 349-7407 [email protected] Kathleen Kinney Md-See (‘20, ‘21, ‘22) Md-Q, S-See (‘23) (440) 349-7307 [email protected] Brad Sims Sef-Z (440) 349-6241 [email protected] Jen Rooney Counseling Secretary (440) 349-7304 [email protected]
DO YOU TWEET? HOW TWITTER CAN HELP WITH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Did you know that Twitter can actually be a huge help when it comes to searching for colleges, applying for admission, and searching for scholarships? Your school counselors (along with the the help of US News and World Report) have compiled a list of some great Twitter handles for you to follow. You can also follow on Twitter the colleges you want to learn more about! Be sure your digital presence matches your college bound information. @CollegeBoard: College Board is the publisher of the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams, and
the PSAT. Their Twitter account offers college advice, answers to your questions, and stories from real students.
@SATQuestion: Get helpful SAT Question of the Day information and links. @VolunTEENnation: Volunteering can be crucial to your scholarship chances. VolunTEEN Na-
tion posts frequent volunteer opportunities and fantastic community service-oriented scholarships. @USNewsEducation: US News tweets are helpful articles about various topics that every college
bound student should check out. CollegeWeekLive: Follow CollegeWeekLive on Twitter to ensure you don’t miss an event. They
bring together admissions, financial aid, and scholarship experts regularly. They are the “world’s largest college fair”.
@FAFSA: This is the official account of the Federal Student Aid, The U.S. government’s financial-aid
arm. Along with its new studentaid.gov website, this is an essential resource for college funding basics.
SHS PTA Newsletter
November, 2019
PTA MEETINGS
SHS PTA holds informative monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Solon Board of Education Building at 9:15 a.m. Principal Erin Short and Mrs. Ann Trocchio, from Guidance, attend every meeting. Please, join us on the following dates for this school year.
Tuesday, November 26 Tuesday, January 28 Tuesday, February 25
Tuesday, March 31 Tuesday, April 28 Tuesday, May 26
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The first grading period has been completed and so much is happening in our high school community. If you have not yet joined PTA, please do so today! SHS PTA is the only organization that supports every stu-dent and staff member in the high school. Join online! It’s just $8.00 and you can make donations on this link too, it’s fast and easy to do! http://www.Solon-high-school-PTA-membership-2019-2020.cheddarup.com . Our students and staff at SHS benefit from your generosity! As usual, the PTA has been very busy this past month: distributing Homecoming t-shirts, the staff ap-preciation luncheon, After Prom designer purse raffle, Halloween treats for students, and one of our biggest events, Budget Bin! Budget Bin is a consignment and donation resale shop that is set up each Fall and Spring to raise mon-ey for scholarships for our Seniors! All the PTAs of the school district help with this huge week-long event. If you would like to consign, donate or volunteer, we need a promotions chair for Spring Budget Bin or if you would like more information, please contact me. Holiday Pop Up Shop is Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Solon Middle School this year! Our chairs work hard to find quality, interesting and unique vendors for your shopping experience. The holidays are around the corner so come with your list! This is our general PTA’s only fundraiser so plan on coming and bring a friend! There is a minimal entry fee of $2.00. Thank you for your support, and hope to see you at our next meeting on 11/26/19. JoEllen Weingarten, SHS PTA President [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED TO SHS AND SHS PTA
There are many ways to find out what is happening at the high school!
* Join the Solon High School PTA Facebook Page. This is a closed group, so please, answer one of the three questions that applies to you
when requesting to join to be approved.
*SHS Website https://www.solonschools.org/Domain/11 *Click on Parents tab, scroll & click PTA to read monthly newsletters
*Click on Students tab, scroll & click Morning Announcements for daily information.
SHS PTA BOARD FOR THE 2019-2020
President- JoEllen Weingarten [email protected] Vice President - Paula Telepak [email protected]
Treasurer - Lorna Titlebaum [email protected] Recording Secretary - Lainie Cohen [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary -Kelly Millstone [email protected]
Council Delegates: Michelle Williams [email protected],
Lori Abraham [email protected] Carol Eisenberg [email protected]
Jennifer Drasner [email protected]
HEINEN’S ABC SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
A Membership Benefit of the Tasteful Rewards Program
When you shop at Heinen's you can help the Solon High School PTA through the Heinen's ABC School Donation Program. 1% of your qualified purchases* made from September through April will be donated by Heinen's to our PTA. Please take the time to do this - it is a simple thing to do to raise money! Follow these easy steps to participate - (Must sign up EVERY YEAR) Go to www.heinensrewards.com If you're already a member of the Tasteful Rewards Program, simply log in (enter your email address and
password) and then click on "My Profile" in the upper right hand corner. Scroll down to the ABC School Donation Program section at the bottom of the page and select Solon and
Solon High School from the pull-down lists for "Your School of Choice" and click "Save Changes". If you are not a member of Heinen's Tasteful Rewards program, go to www.heinensrewards.com to regis-
ter. It only takes a minute. Once you are registered, complete the step above to select SHS as your school of choice. Customers without computers can contact Heinen’s at 216-475-2300 ext. 2337.
Once you join and register your card, all you need to do is show your Heinen’s Preferred Customer Card every time you shop. Last year our PTA received $1,500 from this program. You must register your card every school year. Register today to start making money for our PTA!
THANK YOU to the following volunteers:
~Tracey Lavine for working on membership and setting-up and improving our online signup on ched-darup.com and organizing our volunteer list. ~Paula Telepak and Denise Cipriano for organizing and planning Holiday Pop Up Shop. They have revamped this craft fair to rival fleas and this year they are tackling a location change to Solon Middle School. This is SHS PTA’s biggest fundraiser - please support this event and come shop on November 9 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. ~ Hope Gloger, for working many hours before Budget Bin even begins! This is a huge project and needs a lot man-power to be successful so we can award our Seniors. Thank you to all who volunteered your time, shopped, donated or provided food for our volunteers. ~Natalie Mandry, Donna Thomas, Judy Rich and Debbie Marks starting work on After Prom fundrais-ers. ~Donna Thomas and Natalie Mandry for working on After Prom’s first fundraiser of the year, the De-signer Purse Raffle! Plus, those helping sell raffle tickets. ~After Prom chairs Heather Ferris and Kelly Millstone along with all the committee chairs, their work has already begun! -Thank you to all the parents who helped distribute Homecoming t-shirts to students: Lisa Chanana, Kathy Soldes, Michelle Shene, Lori Abraham, Kelly Millstone, Andrea Pitzel, Jennifer Schusterman, Andrea Burland, Kelli Birch, Tracey Lavine, Tabitha Howell, Tracy Gehrt, Leah Streem, Alicia Russman, Dawn Haynes, Stephanie Weiskind, Jennifer Rich-Drasner and Jennifer Grossman.
BE A PTA MEMBER!
As stated in the PTA president’s message above, Solon High School PTA is proud to sponsor, plan, or-ganize and conduct various events and programs throughout the school year for students and staff. Your financial help in the way of membership dues and even donation is greatly needed and appreciated! Please fill out a membership form and drop it off to the SHS office, or send it in the mail to assure we receive it: Solon High School, 33600 Inwood Road. Or join online! http://www.Solon-high-school-PTA-membership-2019-2020.cheddarup.com Thank you for your continued support of SHS PTA. Have a question, contact Membership Chair Tracey Lavine [email protected]
PTA HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP
SHS PTA Holiday Pop Up Shop is our ONLY large fundraiser all year. It is on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Solon Middle School
Chairpersons: Paula Telepak [email protected] and Denise Cipriano, [email protected]
Volunteer for a few hours on set up day (Friday, 11/8) or on Saturday, the day of the sale! Contact Nicole Lieber at [email protected]. SHOP and BRING SHOPPERS!! Word of mouth is the BEST type of advertising for us! You can also post SHS PTA Holiday Pop Up Shop date and time on your Facebook Page!
PTA VOLUNTEER FORMS
PTA is dedicated to every child in our school. Join us to help strengthen our community, create positive moments for students, raise money that benefit our kids, be engaged and be a positive link from school to home. If you have not submitted your PTA Volunteer Form, please take time to fill out the attached form to-day! This is an excellent way to get your name on various lists of volunteer opportunities! There is some-thing for everyone to do for SHS PTA - whether you work outside the home or not. After completing the vol-unteer form, please drop it off to the SHS office, or send it in the mail to assure we receive it: Solon High School, 33600 Inwood Road. Also, you can scan and email directly to our chairperson, Tracey Lavine, [email protected]. Just be sure to put “SHS Volunteer Form” in the subject line.
AFTER PROM
Save the date! Ladies Night Wednesday December 3, 2019. This is a huge event for our Seniors. There are many things to be done prior to May 9, such as fundrais-ing, creating, building. painting for decorations, then setup and the actual event! Please, contact either Co-chair and get involved. Heather Ferris [email protected] or Kelly Millstone [email protected]
AFTER PROM FUNDRAISING
Our committee attempts to raise about $30,000 to pay for the after prom party for our seniors. We have four fundraisers; the Purse Raffle, Ladies’ Night Out (December 3), the February Calendar Raffle and Ce-lebrity Bartending Event. We are looking for donations for the February calendar raffle. Please contact Don-na Thomas [email protected] if you can help.
STAFF APPRECIATION
Thank you for all the delicious food and help with the luncheon on Thursday, October 17. The teachers and staff were so grateful. Our next event is the holiday cookie buffet on Thursday, December 12. The sign-up genius will be sent out shortly.
SHS PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Parents and Friends of Solon High School, As the PTA President, it is my hope to encourage all of you to volunteer some time this year with PTA sponsored activities. We have a strong tradition of parent involvement at Solon High School and there are many opportunities for you to help. Please look over the form below and indicate your areas of interest. You can return this form with your PTA Membership or mail it to SHS at 33600 Inwood Road. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at [email protected] Thank you, JoEllen Weingarten
Please Check All Areas of Interest:
After Prom - Saturday, May 9, 2020 (11 p.m.-2:30 a.m.) (PROM is Saturday evening May 9th)
_____ Committee Co-Chair _____ Work Night of the Event _____ Set-up on May 8 and/or 9
_____ Clean-up Sunday, May 10th 9:00 a.m.
Sub-Committees:
_____ Decorations _____ Fundraising _____ Prizes _____ Tickets ______ Food
_____ Manpower _____ Publicity _____ Entertainment ______ Ladies Night Out
_____ Please contact me regarding donations from my business/place of employment: ___________
Budget Bin _____ Fall – October 23-29, 2019_____ Spring – April 1-7, 2020
Holiday Boutique - Saturday, November 9, 2019
_____ Set-up on November 8 _____ Help at event on November 9
Honors Programs Honors Breakfast – Feb 5, 2020 _____ Set-up/Serve/Clean-up 6:30 a.m.-8 a.m.
Senior Honors Banquet – Tuesday, May 19, 2020 _____ Set-up _____ Serve _____ Clean-up
Underclass Programs _____Preparation and Set-up for awards assemblies on May 19, 20 & 21, 2020
Student Appreciation _____ Hand out treats at lunch for Student Appreciation Events (Halloween, Valentines, End of Year)
Staff Appreciation Aug. 28 gratitude bags/October 17th lunch/December 12th cookie bar/
February 6th brunch/ May 15th lunch _____ Help Serve or Provide Food Item/Drinks on these dates
Testing Week Coffee Bar (During Midterms) _____ Committee Co-Chair _____ Help Serve _____ Bake Cookies/Muffins _____ Donate purchased items
Other Volunteer Opportunities _____ Refreshments – Baking/providing food items for var ious projects
_____ Office Help – Assist office staff with mailings, etc. (will email as needed)
Name: __________________________________________ Phone #:________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________
Student Name(s) & Grade(s):_______________________________________________________
Return this form to the PTA mailbox in the main office or have your student turn it in during first period, or to ensure we receive this
please mail to SHS PTA, c/o SHS, 33600 Inwood Rd, Solon!
The Solon Music Parents Club is a non-profit organization that supports the music programs at SHS, SMS and OMS. Join us for a concert, special event or Comets varsity football game to experience our talented stu-dents performing live!
As the fall weather is changing so are the music groups. The marching band is starting to transition to concert band, the jazz bands will be starting their practices and the band, choir and orchestra are preparing for their December concerts. Thank you to all who have supported Solon Music Parents as a Friend of SMP, supported us in the out-side concession stands and at our October Mattress Sale. Our pie sale is winding down as orders are due November 1 and arrive just in time for the holidays on November 23. If you want to put in an order please email [email protected]. Our outside concession stand will be moving inside for the basket-ball and wrestling season. Your support of our organization helps each band, choir and orchestra student in the Solon Schools. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming concerts and events!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pie Sale ends November 1 November 6 - 7:00 p.m. Gym - Pigskin Review (marching band ‘concert’) November 12 - 7:00 p.m. Band Room - Solon Music Parents meeting November 23 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior Commons - Pie Sale pick up December 2 - 7:00 p.m. Band Room - Solon Music Parents meeting December 3 - 7:00 p.m. HS auditorium - 7/8th grade Band concert Thank you to all our volunteers! Your help with concessions, marching band committees, SMP officers and representatives. We could not do it without you! Find us online at solonmusicparents.org and https://www.facebook.com/groups/344576858961736/
Jody Halley, President Solon Music Parents [email protected]
The Solon Athletic Boosters is proud to
continue to support all of
Solon High School's athletes.
Don't forget to show your support by joining
Solon Athletic Boosters.
You can join Athletic Boosters online by following this link:
https://www.solonathleticboosters.com/join
WHO WE ARE
The Solon Athletic Boosters is a non-profit organization (501c3) of dedicated volunteers that provides assistance to all student athletes in Solon Middle and High Schools. All funds raised by SAB are used to provide financial support in the form of equipment, travel expenses, warmups and more.
WHEN WE MEET
Our meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100 (across from Athlet-ic Office) at Solon High School and usually last one hour. All are welcome to attend.
WHAT WE DO
Provide more than $20,000 annually in scholarships
Pay for out of town competitions for teams
Help offset the cost for team banquets and award nights
Purchase patches and letters for athletes
Enhance training for teams by purchasing supplementary items such as soccer training goals, new hur-dles, wrestling mats, ice time, greens fees, and running timers
Support team parents in efforts to create positive team experiences
Buy big ticket items that support the athletic teams such as a completely renovated weight room and
stadium signage
Allow access to videotaping equipment & scouting computers to coaches to improve performance
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM Solon High School 33600 Inwood Road Solon OH 44139
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - DIRECT LINES
Solon Schools phone system has direct lines to make it more convenient for parents and others to call the various offices and individuals at Solon High School. You will find it easier and quicker to dial direct to the office of the person with whom you wish to speak. Important numbers are: Attendance Office - 349-8037 Counseling Office - 349-7304 Athletic Office - 349-6244 Cindy Russell A-C (‘20, ‘21, ‘22) A-C, R (‘23) 349-6242 Athletic Hotline - 349-8060 Richard Nowak D – Ho 349-6243 Main Office - 349-6230 Ann Trocchio Hp - Mc 349-7407 FAX - 349-8041 Kathleen Kinney Md-See (‘20, ‘21, ‘22) Md-Q, S-See (‘23) 349-7307 Brad Sims Sef - Z 349-6241 If you need to reach a specific teacher, dial the Voice Mail line at 349-7757, then refer to the voice mail directory in the September newsletter or on our website for the correct extension.
