June 1

Happy Sunday,

Thank you for a wonderful school year! I appreciate every teacher for supporting out activities and athletics – through rally support, supervising athletic games and ASB events, and just cheering on our students this school year in all that you do.

Besides finals week, all that we have this week is our senior activities.

• Monday (9 am): Senior Breakfast at 9:00 am in the Hub

• Tuesday (9 am): Senior check-out at 9:00 am in the Hub

• Tuesday (2 - 5 pm) Senior Pool Party & BBQ 

• Wednesday (9 am) Graduation Practice 9:00 am in the Hub!

April 6

Happy Sunday!

Thank you to all the staff who came out and played their hearts out against the students on Friday’s student vs. staff kickball game! Shout out to Adams, Ghali, Gubuan, Ortiz, Ramirez, Rosiles, Singh, and Wu! We unfortunately lost and are ending the student vs. staff series 1-3, but we’ll get them again in the fall with volleyball!

This Friday is our fourth and final food fair! If your club is interested in selling, you have until tomorrow to get your paperwork in to Ms. Garcia in the bank! We will have the menu and  more information posted on our instagram on Wednesday. Hope to see you all there!

Next Monday, April 14th, the Leo Club, led by Mr. Paquiz, will be hosting a blood drive from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the dance studio. ASB will be supporting by giving out a pint of ice cream for all those that donate their pint of blood. Students signed up should have an email confirmation regarding their appointment times, and they will be returning with a pass. Please reach out to either Paquiz or me if you have any questions of if you or your students (16 and older) are interested in donating blood. 

Calling all club advisors — Club Awards will be on May 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Hub. Please check your emails to see your invitation to nominate your members form this school year.

One final special shout out to JLHS’s very own Folklorico Club for performing at Independence Noche Latina.

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

March 30

Happy Sunday,

Thank you to everyone involved for making our fourth annual Night Market & Carnival super safe and successful! Thank you to Baldock, Ghatak, Harrington, Kawayoshi, Leipham, Macias, Martin, Nate, Portillo, Rosiles, admin, and all those who stopped by to check out the markets It was a whirlwind planning this community event with my ASB & leadership students these last few months, but very worth it!

With that being said, our next event is THIS Friday during lunch with student vs. staff kickball! If you’re interested in playing, please email me or fill out your name on this form. Go staff!!

Calling all advisors — there is a G20 meeting this Wednesday in the activity center. Our final food fair of the year is just two Fridays away, so please send your representatives if you’d like to participate with your club. Also, make sure to check your inboxes for information about club awards on Thursday, May 1st!

Announcements this week are on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

March 23

Happy Sunday,

Our annual 4th Annual Night Market & Carnival is this Friday, March 28th! Please come out and support one of our largest events of the school year! We will have food trucks, vendors, club performances, inflatables, games, and so much more!

Thank you to the following teachers for your upcoming supervision: Baldock, Estranero, Ghatak, Harrington, Kawayoshi, Leipham, Macias, Martin, Portillo, and Rosiles! You will receive the Map Supervision in the next coming days.

Our Spirit Week leading up to the Comet Night Market & Carnival is also next week. Please encourage your students to dress out and come to the quad for some giveaways and activities! Here's what's coming your way…

• Monday is Bring a Stuffed Animal Day

• Tuesday is Vine/Meme Day – dress up as your favorite internet meme/character

• Wednesday is Anything but a Backpack Day – ditch your backpacks and work bags for the day

• Thursday is Throwback Thursday

• And Friday is Clown Day

Announcements this week are on Monday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

March 16

Happy Sunday,

Senior Panoramic photos will happen on Wednesday, March 19th during the activity period for all of our seniors. Please let them know that they must report to the Football Stadium at the start of our activity period at 12:20 pm.

Planning has started for our annual Night Market & Carnival on Friday, March 28th! If you know of any community resources you’d like to invite, please contact Ms. Mari. If you know of any non-food vendors who might be interested in seeling their products, please share this link with them!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

March 9

Happy Sunday,

Senior Panoramic photos will happen on Wednesday, March 19th during the activity period for all of our seniors. Please let them know that they must report to the Football Stadium at the start of our activity period at 12:20 pm.

Planning has started for our annual Night Market & Carnival on Friday, March 28th! If you know of any community resources you’d like to invite, please contact Ms. Mari. If you know of any non-food vendors who might be interested in seeling their products, please share this link with them!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

February 23

Happy Sunday,

Thanks for everyone for participating in our Spirit Week last week!

Planning has started for our annual Night Market & Carnival on Friday, March 28th! If you know of any community resources you’d like to invite, please contact Ms. Mari. If you know of any non-food vendors who might be interested in seeling their products, please share this link with them!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

February 2

The third student vs. staff game was so much fun, despite our staff losing 4-1! Thank you to all of the teachers and staff for showing up to support, and special shout outs to Adams, Chavez, Lopez, Ortiz, Portillo, Ramirez, Rosiles, Singh for their hard work on the field! We will be playing kickball in April, so stay tuned!!

Finally, this Friday will be our annual talent show, Cometchella! Come out and support our talented staff and students! Thank you!!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

January 26

January 19

The third student vs. staff game will be on Friday, January 24th. Staff won volleyball and students won basketball, so let’s get in the lead with this game. If you are interested in playing, please let me know or fill out this Google Doc. Go staff! 

The third food fair of the year is happening at the end of the month on January 31st. Please come out and support!! Club advisors, please reach out if your club would like to participate!

Finally, next month will be our annual talent show, Cometchella! If you’re interested in performing, please fill out this form, or if you know of any talented students we should reach out to, let ASB know as well! Thank you!!

Announcements this week are on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

January 5

Happy new year!!

There will be a G20 meeting this Wednesday, January 8th in the activity center during lunch! Please send at least one club or sport representative to find out any important information about this upcoming semester and month of January! Food fair is coming up, so make sure to come out to find out more information.

The third student vs. staff game will be on Friday, January 24th. Staff won volleyball and students won basketball, so let’s get in the lead with this game. If you are interested in playing, please let me know or fill out this Google Doc. Go staff! 

The third food fair of the year is happening at the end of the month. Please come out and support!!

Finally, next month will be our annual talent show, Cometchella! If you’re interested in performing, please let me know, or if you know of any talented students we should reach out to, let ASB know as well! Thank you!!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

December 8

Happy Sunday!!

This upcoming week is our Winter Rally and spirit week. Please show support for our ASB & winter athletes and dress out and encourage your students to dress out as well!

• Monday - Holiday Pajamas: come to school in your most comfiest holiday pajamas!

• Tuesday - Tree Topper Tuesday: wear your favorite holiday themed head gear such as santa hats, reindeer antlers, or elf hats!

• Wednesday - Winter Wonderland Wednesday: come in your all white winter wear or dress up like a snowman with your beanie, scarf, and mittens 

• Thursday - Santa vs. Grinch: which holiday team are you on? Wear red and santa gear or green and grinch gear!

• Friday - Class Holiday Movies: come dressed in the class themes for our rally — Freshmen are How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Sophomores are Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer, Juniors are Nightmare Before Christmas, and Seniors are a Charlie Brown Christmas

ASB is hosting a Dunkin’ Donuts truck in the quad this Wednesday during lunch! Swing by for some free refreshments and a $5 Dunkin’ gift card! And please encourage your students to come by for a sweet pre-finals treat!

IMPORTANT: The last day to turn in any RPOs for reimbursements for the semester is this Friday because the last ASB meeting of the semester is on Tuesday, December 17th! Thank you!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

November 17

Helllllo!

Thank you to all the club advisors for supporting their club officers with last Friday’s food fair! There was a great turn out from students and teachers, and food fair is always a wonderful way to support the wonderful clubs and sports on our campus! The next food fair will be at the end of January!

ASB is hosting a TURKEY TROT during lunch this Friday, where students and staff can race to be the winner of a two lap course around campus. First place will win an entire turkey, second place will win an entire pie, and third place will win a slice of pie! The map will be posted on our instagram sometime this week @jlhscomets! Come out and run or cheer on your fellow staff and students during lunch this Friday! 🦃🏃‍

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

November 10

Hello!!

Thank you to all the staff who supported our student vs. staff basketball game!! Special shout out to our players — Adams, Chavez, Ghali, Gubuan, Nguyen, Romero, Singh, Viera, Leo, Junior, and Nate! Students and staff are tied — stay tuned for our next student vs staff game in January with soccer!!

The second food fair is THIS FRIDAY. Come out and support our student clubs and sports, and make sure to remind your students to buy their tickets! Tickets will be sold all week at the bank! The menu so far sounds delicious!!

• ASB - fresh smores

• Badminton - churro cheesecake & lemonade

• Cheer - pizza, soda & chips

• Class of 2025 - hot dogs

• Class of 2026 - tacos & soda

• Class of 2027 - cotton candy & soda

• Creative Writing Club - carne asada fries

• Dance Club - sushi, capri sun, & chips 

• Folkloric - equites (corn in a cup)

• Halo Halo - Filipino sopas & soda

• KCC - rice cakes, ramen, & capri sun 

• LSU - fresas con crema & agua de horchata

• Uno Club - conchas & abuelita’s hot chocolate

Announcements this week are on Tuesday and Thursday! If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

November 4

Hey Comets!!

Our 2nd Student vs. Staff game is coming up this Friday with BASKETBALL! Please encourage your students to come out to the gym to support this Friday, November 8th. If you’d like to play, please add your name to this document. You get supervision hours for your time! 🙂

There is a G20 meeting this Wednesday, during lunch in the activity center. Advisors, please send your club leaders to the meeting for important information about November events, recording meeting minutes, and our upcoming November 15th Food Fair. Thanks!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

October 27

Happy Friday!!

Our 2nd annual Comet Haunted Fair will be happening THIS Wednesday from 5:30-8:30. Come out and support our leadership students who will be hosting games, crafts, treats, and a haunted house at the front of the school!

Thank you to all those who supported ASB & Leadership in having a very successful homecoming week! Within the span of 48 hours, my ASB students hosted or supporter a homecoming rally, a club tailgate fundraising at the homecoming football game, football & cheer senior night, alumni night, and the homecoming dance, so if you see any of our ASB officers and leadership students, please congratulate them for a job well done! 

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

October 20

Happy homecoming week, comets!

Lots of things happening this week with spirit week, lunchtime activities and giveaways, girls volleyball senior night on Thursday, Friday’s homecoming rally, cheer and football senior night, homecoming football game and tailgate, and finally, our homecoming dance on Saturday in the Hub!

We will be on rally schedule this Friday for our homecoming rally! Please see this document for rally information.

The homecoming football game will be on Friday, October 25th against Gunderson, and our homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 26th from 7-10pm. There will be a halftime performance from our Cheer team and band, led by Mr. Ceja, will be out in the stands!

Also,  join ASB and leadership by dressing up for our upcoming spirit week.

• Monday: Minion Monday - dress up as a minion, or wear your minion merch

• Tuesday: Country vs. Country Club - show up in cowboy hats & boots or your best golfing attire

• Wednesday: On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)

• Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

• Friday: Class Color + Fandom Friday

  • Freshmen — purple & Dreamworks

  • Sophomores — teal & Disney

  • Juniors — pink & Nintendo

  • Seniors — green & Marvel

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

October 14

Hey Comets!!

Picture day retakes will be happening this Wednesday, October 16th from 9:00 to 1:30 in the Dance Studio. I will be reaching out with a list of students and staff who need to retake their pictures and more information on Monday! 

Homecoming season is right around the corner! The homecoming football game will be on Friday, October 25th against Gunderson, and our homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 26th from 7-10pm. Club advisors — if your club would like to sell food at our homecoming tailgate, please let me know ASAP!

Also,  join ASB and leadership by dressing up for our upcoming spirit week.

• Monday: Minion Monday - dress up as a minion, or wear your minion merch

• Tuesday: Country vs. Country Club - show up in cowboy hats & boots or your best golfing attire

• Wednesday: On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)

• Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

• Friday: Class Color + Fandom Friday

  • Freshmen — purple & Dreamworks

  • Sophomores — teal & Disney

  • Juniors — pink & Nintendo

  • Seniors — green & Marvel

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

September 29

Happy Sunday!

Our first home game of the football season is happening THIS Thursday against Mt. Pleasant and we’re bringing back the Battle of White Road! The theme is WHITE OUT! Come out and cheer on our football team — ASB will be providing snacks & refreshments in appreciation for our staff who show up and support! 

ASB will be giving away two tickets to the Japanese Kpop group XG at the football game, so please encourage your students to attend.

A HUGE shout out to all the staff who played and supported our first student vs. staff volleyball game that led us to a big W against the students!! Thank you Baldock, Chavez, Kawayoshi, Lopez, Singh, and Wu for being the best teammates, Romero for being a great sideline cheerleader, and Shiraki and the PE department for supporting our James Lick traditions! See you in November for basketball!

September 15

Happy Sunday!

Advisors — if your clubs wants to participate in food fair THIS Friday and have not submitted their fundraiser form, please email me ASAP as fundraiser forms were due on Friday. A reminder that clubs and sports cannot participate in any fundraising until club constitutions are properly submitted. 

Student vs. Staff: Volleyball — our first student vs. staff game is NEXT Friday, September 27th during lunch in the gym. Teachers can sign up to participate for supervision hours via Signup.com since playing takes up your lunch period! Let me know if you have any questions, and you may expect student leaders to come by to ask you to film this week for volleyball promo!

Announcements this week are on Monday and Wednesday . If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

September 1

Happy Sunday!

Advisors — if your clubs wants to participate in club day THIS Friday, please let me know ASAP. Club constitutions were due on Friday, but those can still be submitted!

Announcements this week are on Tuesday and Thursday . If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

August 26

Happy Sunday!

Announcements are every Monday and Wednesday . If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

August 19

Happy Sunday!

We will have a JV team for boys’ football! Chavez and I will be adding supervision times for the first two home games of the season on Friday!

This Friday, August 23rd is our welcome back rally in the gym. Be on the lookout for the rally safety plan in the next few days. Join ASB and encourage your students to dress out for our following spirit week days:

• Monday 8/19 - College Wear

• Tuesday 8/20 - Rep Your Team Day

• Wednesday 8/21 - Party in the USA (red, white, and blue!)

• Thursday 8/22 - Disney Day

• Friday 8/23 - Comet PRIDE

Announcements are every Monday and Wednesday . If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.

August 12

Happy Sunday!

This week’s activities:

• Music everyday at lunch

• Minga roll out on Thursday at lunch — FREE ICE CREAM

• Army at lunch is being a video gaming truck!

Next Friday, August 23rd is our welcome back rally. Join ASB and encourage your students to dress out for our following spirit week days:

• Monday 8/19 - College Wear

• Tuesday 8/20 - Rep Your Team Day

• Wednesday 8/21 - Party in the USA (red, white, and blue!)

• Thursday 8/22 - Disney Day

• Friday 8/23 - Comet PRIDE

Announcements will start on Monday and happen every Monday and Wednesday. If you’d like to share an announcement regarding clubs, athletics, meetings and more, please fill out the following google form here.