Falcon News! 2/17/25

Greetings, Falcon Families!

 

We hope you enjoyed your 3-day weekend.  

 

We continue to celebrate Black History Month.  This week we have a door decorating competition. 

 

Playoffs for winter sports team began last week.  Our boys and girls basketball teams fought hard during the playoff games, however, they were not able to defeat their opponents.  Our boys and girls soccer teams both won their first round of playoff games.  We wish them good luck in the next round.  Spring sports have begun practicing and games will begin soon.  Come out and support our amazing Falcon athletes!

 

This upcoming week features a favorite tradition at Independence: our outstanding FFA department hosts the annual FFA Week, with activities in the quad each day showcasing the many facets of the agricultural industry.  On Friday, students can "pie" an FFA officer and a lucky teacher will be selected to kiss a pig! 

 

There are only a few short weeks before the end of Quarter 3, so if your student is struggling in a particular subject, please encourage him/her to attend our after-school tutoring sessions.  Tutoring sessions are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school until 5:15pm in the library.  A late bus will be provided.  IHS also offers 24-hour access to Tutor.com, which provides individualized academic support.

 
Interested in more ways to get involved at IHS?  Looking for some additional resources?  Our Parent and Family Center is here to help!  Find out how to become an “observer” on Canvas to track your student’s academic progress.  Our Parent and Community Center Liaison, Dolores DeLeon, has organized many events throughout the year to provide critical information, support parent involvement, and build community among our families!
 
Speaking of involvement, we'd love your feedback on the district's Annual Parent and Family Survey.  The survey is open through February 23.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 661.834.8001 - we appreciate your support!  
 
Sincerely,
 
Guillermo Alvarado, Ed.D
Principal, Independence High School