Monday, October 29, 2012

First "Hanford Band Showcase" is November 7

HJUHSD Bands will unite for the inaugural Hanford Band Showcase at 7 p.m. November 7 at the Jacob L. Neighbor Bowl.

The marching bands from Hanford High School, Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School will all perform their 2012 field shows. Admission is free and snack and beverages will be available for purchase.


Friday, October 26, 2012

HHS band serves up take-home turkey dinners for election night

The Hanford High School Band program is selling tickets for it's annual Election Night Turkey Take-Out Dinner.

 The dinner includes a generous serving of turkey from Raven's Deli, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and a roll all for $10.

 Tickets are available from HHS band or color guard members or by contacting Band Director Janet Levine. Dinners will be available for pick up from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 6 at the HHS Cafeteria.


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

HW presents musical performances from Broadway, Disney

Join Hanford West High School for an evening of musical theater this week!

The HW music department will present scenes from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Wicked at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center. General admission is $5, Student admission is $3.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Message from your School Nurse

Dear Parents,

Please know that I am available to assist your student with any health care concerns they may face during the school year.

Communication is the key to keeping our students healthy and ready to learn. If your student has a health condition that you would like the school and their teachers to learn about, please provide me with this information or documentation. I can then easily relay information and education to their teachers. I want you to know that I take our student’s health seriously and can assist with providing a proper health care plan for your child’s condition. Please utilize me as a resource if you have any questions on where or how you can receive health care.

If you feel your child is having hearing or vision problems, please contact me as I am able to perform a quick hearing or vision screening and can lead you in the right direction as to where to obtain services for this (such as local audiologists). Also, please know that any documentation you provide or any contact I have with your student is held confidential.

Regarding medications at school:

All student medication-prescription and non prescription, including a rescue inhaler, will require a doctor’s note. Most medications will be stored in the nursing office. With the parent’s permission and with clear doctor’s instruction, students may be given medication by a school employee. Please pick up a Medication Authorization Form at your campus office or download a copy below.

It is the parent’s responsibility to provide the school with an adequate amount of medication. Medication must be delivered to the school in its original container/label. Prescription labels must include the student’s name, doctor’s name, correct medication and dosage, and clear instructions.

Students will only be allowed to carry medication if the school is provided with a doctor’s note and parent’s written consent. Again, the Medication Authorization Form is used provide this. Failure to properly follow directions or endangering self or others will result in a loss of this privilege.

I wish you and your students a healthy school year. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kathleen Chapa, School Nurse, Ext. 4027

Friday, October 12, 2012

SPHS Band takes 2nd at debut field competition

Congratulations to the Sierra Pacific Golden Bear Marching Band and Guard for their winning performance at their first field show competition in school history last Saturday.

The SP Band took home the 2nd place trophy for their division in the Sierra Cup Classic at CSU, Fresno with their first ever performance of their show, "Skylines". They also took caption awards in Auxiliary, Percussion and General Effect.
 
This was a great first performance from the Golden Bear Marching Band and Guard, and they will continue their competition schedule at the Central Coast Classic at Arroyo Grande High School on October 20. Good luck, Golden Bears!