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Student Life News of the Week

November 18, 2022

Winter Gala Benefit

RSVP is extended. With only 3 weeks remaining before the event, please make sure to reserve your spot. We hope to see you all there!

NHS Food Drive
Winter is here and it’s getting cold! Our National Honor Society Chapter is organizing a food drive to donate to SF Food Bank. There will be a competition between the Visual and Musical departments versus the Theater and Dance departments to see which will donate more food. On Friday, November 18th, you will find two big boxes in the lobby clearly marked for each team. Whichever team has the most food in its box by December 15th will get cookies delivered to their department during the end of the year performance. Teachers and staff are more than welcome to participate as well, just choose either box! Suggested items to donate include unopened products such as canned soups, chili, tuna, chicken, salmon, jars of nut butter and pasta, rice and cereals. We, and the SF Food Bank, really appreciate your generosity during this holiday season. Happy donating! 

Yearbook Sale

Holiday Tree Decorations

Cooking Club – Stuffing

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The Phoenix Won Their First Basketball Game!

Student Life News
November 18, 2022
Mr. David Gallagher, English Teacher and Basketball Head Coach

*Editor’s note: Without much Academic news to share, as classes take the weeklong hiatus during Thanksgiving, instead Coach Gallagher recounts the basketball games on Thursday.

On Tuesday, November 15th, the HSArts basketball team traveled to Stratford Middle School to take on the Stratford Lions in a series of three basketball games on their blacktop. It has been a tradition between our two schools to compete at least once a year. The HSArts Phoenix team consists of eight players from grades 5-8 including William (the Captain), Danny, Austin, Sam, Andy, Ashton, Curtis, and Joshua. The Phoenix were cheered on by several students and faculty members who made the trip. 

The first game pitted Stratford’s sixth grade team against the Phoenix. In an easy win, our boys showed great energy and spirit while coasting to victory. In the second game against Stratford’s 7th graders, the Phoenix lost a close contest that was not decided until the final buzzer. In the third and final game, the Phoenix faced off against the Lions’ 8th grade team. While our boys fought hard and played tough defense, the more experienced Stratford team won.

HSArts players showed great teamwork and sportsmanship, along with an aggressive and fast-paced style. It was a fun day for both our students and the students of Stratford school who watched from the stands and cheered their team on loudly and with great school pride. We are working to get into the CYO league next year and show what HSArts athletes are able to accomplish with their hard work and dedication. Go Phoenix!

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Halloween Recap!

Student Life News
November 4, 2022

Costume Competition Results!

3rd Place individual – A three person tie! Coco (Homura), Jake (Grim Reaper), and Alisa (Cool Pirate)

Coco (Homura)
Jake (Grim Reaper)
Alisa (Cool Pirate)

2nd place individual – Jacqueline (Steampunk Kid)

Jacqueline (Steampunk Kid)

1st place individual – Ryan (Man in Black)

Ryan (Man in Black)

2nd place group – Angela and Hailey (Fair Maidens)

Angela and Hailey (Fair Maidens)

1st place group – William, Curtis, Danny, and John (TRex Bros)

William, Curtis, Danny, and John (TRex Bros)

Pumpkin Painting!

Spooky Bake Sale

Miscellaneous Pics

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New Club News!

Student Life News
October 27, 2022

The Cooking Club met for the first time last Thursday. The students had a great time preparing a breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. Cooking Club members will learn how to cook independently and how to cooperate with others to prepare a meal. Other sessions will center on nutrition and home economics. We hope you encourage your child to cook at home, with appropriate supervision. Soon they might be able to cook an entire family meal by themselves!    

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Spooky Scary Skeletons… Halloween is here!

Student Life News
October 27, 2022

Halloween is nearly upon us, and our student councils are ready to go! Pumpkins are ready for Jack-o-Lantern carving. Goodies are ready for our bake sale. We’ve picked the spooky show for our movie-night, and ghosts will be busted! Best of all, we have quite a few entries into our Halloween costume competition. Can’t wait to share photos of all the contestants along with all the other fun Halloween activities of the day. Stay tuned!

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Halloween is around the corner…

Student Life News
October 20, 2022

…and our student councils are eagerly preparing for the spooky festivities. And you read that right, student councilS.

Our newly formed Middle School student council, led by Mr. Randazzo, is planning a Halloween movie night showing of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The MS student council will prepare snacks and drinks, and hope everyone can join! Movie night will take place on Friday, October 28, from 4:15-6:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

For our High School student council, they are arranging fun activities for our students to participate in. Previously, we’ve played dodgeball and other games. Can’t wait to see what they’ve arranging for this time! In the meantime, there will be a Halloween bake sale to raise money for the Taiwan trip. Please support them with either desserts or purchases, or both!

Finally, Ms. Ogden is arranging a Halloween costume dress-up competition. Students can sign up their costumes with Ms. Ogden and come Monday, October 31, the school will vote on their favorite costumes. There may even be some fun prizes for the best solo or group dress-ups!

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Calling All SF Area Youth Artists!

Student Life News
October 13, 2022

Submit your best original artwork to the 2022 Fall HSArts Art Competition. This competition aims to uplift talented local youth visual artists and support their artistic passions. Winners will receive a scholarship up to $5,000! Prizes may be applied to any HSArts sponsored program of the awardee’s choosing. 

Please visit the Art Competition page for official rules and guidelines.

Deadline is November 15, 2022 at 11:59pm.

Hudson Contreras, 1st place winner of the 2022 Spring HSArts Art Competition

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Vending Made Easy 

Student Life News
October 6, 2022

Introducing our all new vending machine! Purchase many of your favorite snacks and drinks* directly from this easy-to-use, cash-only deliverer of deliciousness. Coins (including dollar coins) welcome! 

*Note: Smaller snack items (Welch’s, Oreos) and glass bottled items (Jarritos) and some others will still be sold by the front desk.

If you have any snack requests, please direct them to Student Life Coordinator, Mr. Brian.

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