Monday, March 30, 2015

"Grease" is the word at SPHS


Sierra Pacific High School presents "Grease" at 7 p.m. April 9, 10 and 11 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. Tickets are $12 at the door or available for pre-purchase at spband.org.


Monday, March 23, 2015

You are invited to have input on how your tax dollars are spent

The Hanford Joint Union High School District is inviting parents and community members to special meetings to learn more about our District’s updated “Local Control Accountability Plan”. A draft is available for your preview online at http://hjuhsd.blogspot.com/p/lcap-lcff.html. This is an opportunity to have input on how your tax dollars are used for public education. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the Hanford West High School Cafeteria. Dinner will be provided.

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)


Están invitados para dar su opinión sobre como se usa el dinero de sus impuestos

El Distrito Escolar Hanford Joint Union High está invitando a los padres y miembros de la comunidad a una reunión especial para aprender más sobre la "Fórmula de Financiación de Control Local" revisado de nuestro Distrito. Una versión de proyecto está disponible para su vista en la página de internet localizado en http://hjuhsd.blogspot.com/p/lcap-lcff.html. Esta es su oportunidad de dar sus sugerencias de como su dinero de impuestos son usados para la educación pública. Estas reuniones especiales tomarán cabo en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria Hanford West, 11 de Mayo a las 6:30 de la tarde. Se proveerá refrescos!

Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local (LCAP)


Thursday, March 12, 2015

Register now for the Hanford FFA "Bunny Hop"

Hanford FFA invites you to participate in their Second Annual FFA 5K Bunny Hop!

When: March 21; Registration Begins: 7:30 a.m., Race Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Sierra Pacific High School (Meet in front of the cafeteria)
Who: All ages welcome!
Price: Registration is $20 for students, $25 for non students ($40 on the day of the event) Registration fee includes a t-shirt for the first 200 people, free breakfast and a great time!

Online registration and more information is available on the Hanford FFA Website. Paper registration forms are available at Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School. This fundraiser directly supports the members of Hanford FFA.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Linked Learning Pathway Information Night: March 11

All incoming freshman parents and students are invited to HJUHSD's Linked Learning Informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 11 at the Hanford High School Library.
Join us to learn about the the new College & Career ready Pathways at Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School.


For more information, please contact HJUHSD Director of Educational Services Bobby Peters at bpeters@hjuhsd.org or visit the Linked Learning website: http://linkedlearning.org

Health News for March: Nutrition

March is "Nutrition" Month

HJUHSD health staff will offer presentations on nutrition for students at schools this month. Fresh fruits, healthy snacks, and flyers about healthy nutrition and lifestyles will be provided.

Tip for Healthy Eating: Make sure to include all the food groups in your meals: Milk & Milk Products, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, and Meat & Beans.

Tips for A Healthy Lifestyle

  • Take time for physical activity most days of the week 
    • Find exercise that you enjoy. Walking for 10 minutes 3 times a day is just as effective as exercising for 30 minutes.
    • Start a walking group on campus during lunch break. Invest in a pedometer. Studies show we need 12,000 steps a day to help shift that “middle jiggle”. 
  • Eat nutritious foods
    • Take the time to eat fresh cooked meals instead of ready made meals.
    • Eating 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day can add 14 years to your life. Eating just one extra portion a day could cut your risk of dying early from any cause by 20%!
    • Limit “the white” (white sugar, flour, bread) food in your diet to lose weight.
    • Stay hydrated, Women should drink about 2 liters and men about 3 liters of fluids per day.


Health Status

  • Preventive Health Care
    • See your doctor for routine physicals. People over 50 years old should have a colonoscopy. Women over 40 should talk to their doctor about mammograms for the early detection of breast cancer. After menopause, women should talk to their doctor about bone density scans for the prevention of osteoporosis.
    • Get your annual flu shot. People over 50 should get the vaccine to prevent shingles and people over 65 should get the pneumonia vaccine.
    • Wear sunscreen and a hat when out in the sun, even on overcast days. Get your Vitamin D in a supplement if necessary. 

  • Mental Health
    • Laughter and hugs help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Try to get these every day! 

Reference: WebMD

FROM THE DESK OF SOMJAI COCHRAN, RN
scochran@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
559-583-5902 ext. 4027



Monday, March 2, 2015

Ethics Workshop Volunteers Needed


The Hanford Joint Union High School District is seeking local business leaders and other community volunteers to serve as Table Leaders for the annual HJUHSD Senior Ethics Workshops.

More than 60 volunteers are needed each day to help guide small groups of students through discussions of real-world values ethics and decision-making.

To register as a Table Leader for 1, 2, or all 3 of the workshops, please complete the registration form below.

REGISTER NOW

HJUHSD 2015 Ethics Workshops 
 April 14 (HW) 
April 16 (HH) 
April 17 (SP & EFJ) 
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Koinonia Hall: 12536 Hanford Armona Rd, Hanford, CA 93230 

 Optional Table Leader Orientation Sessions 
March 25: 7:30 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m. 
HJUHSD District Office: 823 W. Lacey Blvd. Hanford. 

If you have any questions, please contact: 
 Ruben Amavisca, HW: ramavisca@hjuhsd.org 
Cindi Homburg, HH: chomburg@hjuhsd.org 
Brittney Watters , SP: bwatters@hjuhsd.org 
Irma Montano, EFJ: imontano@hjuhsd.org 

The Senior Ethics workshops are designed to guide students through structured discussions of real-world ethics. All seniors from each HJUHSD high school - Hanford High, Hanford West High, Sierra Pacific High, Earl F. Johnson High and alternative education programs - participate in one of the one-day workshops as a whole group with break-out activities and discussions in smaller groups. 

Community volunteer "Table Leaders" help facilitate these break-out discussions with groups of 6-7 students. More than 60 volunteers are needed for each workshop. 

All workshops are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The same program content is presented all three days to different groups of students. We would love to have you participate in 1, 2, or all 3 workshops! 

REGISTER NOW