Graduation Spearker and Singer Try Outs

Are you a Senior that would like to speak at graduation? Would you like to sing the national anthem or alma mater? Tryouts for both are on April 9th! If you're interested in doing either, please sign up outside the ASB room today!

A typed copy of your speech is due to Mr. Schmidt by April 8th. Or, you may e-mail your speech to him at jschmidt1@sandi.net.

If you're auditioning for the national anthem or alma mater, please have the lyrics memorized before your audition.

Prevent Meningococcal Disease

Prevent Meningococcal Disease and Detect It Early

Since January of this year, there have been an unusually large number of cases of meningococcal disease (caused by the “meningococcus” bacteria) in Tijuana, Mexico. Most cases have been in children and young adults. Meningococcal disease can result in death if not detected and treated early.

Here is what you can do to prevent meningococcal disease and to detect it early:

1. Know the symptoms: fever, intense headache, lethargy, stiff neck, and/or a pinpoint rash that does not blanch under pressure.

2. Contact your doctor when these symptoms are present.

3. Get the meningococcal vaccine. The vaccine (known to doctors as MCV4) is recommended for all children between the ages of 11 and 18 years. The first dose should be given at age 11 or 12 years. A booster dose can be given at  age 16 years. The vaccine is recommended for some adults: those who travel to certain areas where there are very
high rates of meningococcal disease (mainly Sub-Saharan Africa), military recruits, college-age students living in dormitories, and adults with certain health conditions.

4. Use good hygiene. Frequent hand washing is important. Bacteria can be spread through coughing and sneezing. When a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your own elbow or sleeve (NOT into your hand).

5. Saliva can spread the infection. Do not share food or beverages. Do not share water bottles, eating utensils, lipstick or lip balm. Adults must not share cigarettes or pipes.

6. Travelers. If you are traveling to Tijuana, be aware of the recent reports of meningococcal disease. Promptly seek care for suggestive symptoms.

For reliable information on meningococcal disease, go to the following website: www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/

3/7/13 Girls Basketball Update

Girls Basketball WIN First Round Of CIF State Championships  46 - 41 in Overtime

2nd Round Game
Saturday March 9th
Serra vs La Costa Canyon @ La Costa Canyon
7pm

General Admission  $10
High School Student (with Valid ASB Card)   $5
Senior (65+)/Child under 12    $5
Children under 5, When accompanied by an Adult, shall be admitted free of charge
No CIF section, league, faculty, booster club, or student pass will be honored for admission

Girls Basketball 1st Round Info

Girls Basketball CIF State Championship 1st Round
Wednesday March 6th
Time: 7pm
At Serra High School
Serra vs. Lutheran (Orange County)

Ticket Pricing
$9 for adults 
$5 for seniors (65+), children (5+) and students with a valid ASB card.

No CIF San Diego Section pass, league, faculty, booster club, foundation or student pass will be honored for admission.

Passes Accepted are: The CIF NAVY Life Pass,  2012-13 State CIF Courtesy Card entitle the bearer and one guest admission to the game,  2012-13 Section Media passes and media passes from the California Prep Sports Writer’s Association (CPSWA) entitle the bearer to admission, the State CIF Courtesy Card,  State CIF Gold Pass.