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Senior Chief Lista retired from the U.S. Navy in 2015 after 26 years of service that includes three ship's company tours for five deployments, a Marine Forces Reserve tour as the Inspector & Instructor Operations Chief, and an overseas tour. He joined the Navy from his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, upon graduating from Farrington High School. Senior Chief is married to Crystal and has four daughters. As a certified Naval Science Instructor, Senior Chief Lista joined the PLHS staff to begin the 2020-2021 school year.
 

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PLHS NJROTC Fundraising Night @ San Diego Sockers on March 30th

Happy New Year!
 
Our Color Guard will present the colors to kick off the San Diego Sockers game versus the Tacoma Stars at Pechanga Arena.  Fan Appreciation Night for playing cards giveaway.
 
With tickets purchased through the link/QR code in the attached flyer, the Sockers will kick a portion to the NJROTC fundraising campaign.
 
There is an earlier fundraising night  on March 30 versus the Kansas City Comets.  A separate flyer for those links is on the previous post.
 
Thank you for your continued support!
 
~ Senior Chief Lista

PLHS NJROTC Fundraising Night @ San Diego Sockers on Feb 25th

Happy New Year!
 
Our Color Guard will present the colors to kick off the San Diego Sockers game versus the Kansas City Comets at Pechanga Arena.  Cowboy Night for a cowboy hat giveaway.
 
With tickets purchased through the link/QR code in the attached flyer, the Sockers will kick a portion to the NJROTC fundraising campaign.
 
The next fundraising night will be on March 30 versus the Tacoma Stars.  A separate flyer for those links is on the next post.
 
Thank you for your continued support!
 
~ Senior Chief Lista

November 2023 Newsletter

Happy Holidays!
 
I have attached our most recent newsletter.
 
The winter break started off strong with 25 Cadets volunteering for the Wreaths Across America at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery on the morning of December 16th.
 
We continue to be active during the break.  For those Cadets available, I will open up the classroom on December 22 and 29, 9 am and 12 pm respectively, to allow some teams to practice in preparation for competition in January.
 
The Holiday Bowl Parade is on December 27th.  Our bus will pick us up at 8:30, and we anticipate our return to be about noon or a bit later.
 
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
 
~ Senior Chief Lista, USN (Ret)
 

Pointer Cadet Thanksgiving Meal

Greetings!
 
This Friday beginning in Period 3 (Bravo Co) through lunch and into Period 4 (Charlie Co), we will be holding our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Meal for our Cadets by way of potluck. 
 
Your support is key in making this a success. For those that are able to, please ask your Cadet for what they may have volunteered for. They will need to bring 
their (your) contribution before the start of school along with any appliances, if needed. Please, 
no Sterno or other open flame food warmers.
 
We thank you tremendously for your continued support and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and holiday season.
 
 

Pointer Battalion October 2023 Newsletter

Good evening Parents, Guardians, and all stakeholders.
 
A bit behind schedule, but this issue is now delivered! Great job to our editing and writing staff, especially our Editor in Chief, c/PO1 Jacob Mance.
 
Feel free to contact us as needed.
 
Note: The extensions are incorrect and should be 2007 and 2008.
 
Regards,
Senior Chief Lista
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Color Guard on 14OCT2023

Good afternoon,
 
If your Cadet is competing at the Color Guard meet at Fallbrook Union High School, you are more than welcome to spectate and show PLHS NJROTC your support.  Our first team to compete will be the Charlie (Freshmen) team at 0900.  The awards ceremony should be between noon and 1230.
 
The address is:
2400 S Stage Coach Ln
Fallbrook, CA 92028
 
Parking information is on the attached document.
 
We also have a team that will participate in the Massing of the Colors, an event that occurs throughout the nation with dozens of Color Guard teams from various organizations.  In San Diego, it will be held at the Spreckles Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park and begins at 1030.  Parents and guests are encouraged to attend to support this epic event.
 
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
 
~ Senior Chief Lista
(619)860-5000 x2008

Snap!Raise

Good morning, Parents & Guardians of PLHS Cadets!
 
We are kicking off our fundraising campaign through Snap!Raise as we speak!  You may receive a text from your Cadet for some assistance.  If you could take a moment of your time, this will help jumpstart our campaign on the right note.
 
Fundraising helps fund many of our activities that support your Cadet and the unit in many areas such as field trips, social events, and unit pride, to name a few.
 
Feel free to contact the instructors if you have any questions.
 
Regards,
Senior Chief Andy Lista

Countdown to Snap! Raise

Greetings,
 
The PLHS NJROTC will be kicking off our fundraising campaign on October 11th.  We have been very successful with Snap! Raise over the past couple of years and are continuing with them this year.
 
The funds raised will go to support your Cadets and the unit in many ways.  Last year we hosted a couple of competitions and fed hundreds of Cadets, instructors, and chaperones.  Almost all our Cadets attended the Cadet Ball with their admission paid in full through the funds raised.  Twelve Cadets traveled to the National Archery Championships in Sandy, Utah, with their travel, meals, and lodging paid for along with entertainment.
 
Continuing this type of support won't restrain our Cadets from achieving their goals for themselves and the unit.  Additionally, fundraising will only boost morale, increase recruiting, and weigh heavy on retention to maintain the unit's longevity.
 
We have so many plans which cannot happen with your help.  On Oct 11th, your Cadet will need to bring with them a list of twenty, valid email addresses that are not of PLHS staff or other students.  Having this prepared for them in advance will increase the likelihood of reaching our goals.  See the attached flyer for more information.
 
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
 
Best,
Senior Chief Lista

Miramar Air Show

Good evening parents, guardians, and all other stakeholders.
 
The Cadets returning from today's field trip are still on the bus.  As usual, the freeways are packed at this time of the day and especially on a rainy Friday.
 
Feel free to contact me via phone or text at (760)392-0044 or via email at [email protected] if you need to.
 
Senior Chief Lista
Naval Science Instructor

Canvas Tip: Pairing Parents/Observers in Canvas

Parents can sign up as an observer in Canvas. Observers can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment dues dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.
 
See attachment for instructions on creating an observer account.

Welcome to the 23-24 School Year!

Ending the year with so much accomplished is already catapulting the us for a big head start on this year!  Welcome Cadets, new and returning, and parents/guardians.  The JROTC schedule is already packed with events and opportunities in leadership, teamwork, community service, and of course, some fun!
 
The following are the Google classroom that each Cadet will need to join.
 
 
Assignments will also become available in Canvas:  https://sandiegounified.instructure.com/
 
My contact information is available in my profile, but here it is as well:
 
(619)860-5000 x2008
 
Please also visit our Senior Naval Science Instructor's page at LCDR Pete Field
He may also be contacted via email at [email protected] or via phone at (619)860-5000 x2007.
 
I am pretty good at responding via email and returning calls.  Please make either as detailed as you need your message to be including a means of contacting back.
 
Please return as I will be posting additional information, especially here at the start of the year.
 
Very respectfully,
Senior Chief Andy Lista

Updates to Upcoming JROTC Events

Greetings!
 
It has been a few since my last post.  Here are some updates of upcoming events.
 
The Area Manager's Inspection (AMI) has been postponed to April 14.  It was originally next week, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it has been rescheduled.  At this event, the Area Manager conducts a personnel inspection of each cadet.  Following the inspection is a Pass-In-Review in which parents and guardians are invited to attend.  This takes place at 1400 on the football field.  The AMI is mandatory for all cadets to attend and must have an excused absence for not attending.
 
During Spring Break, a picnic will take place at Mission Bay's Tecolote Shores, same as last year.  This will be on March 30 beginning at 1400 until 1800 and is a potluck event.  The picnic will promote unit bonding as well as fun and games.  Parents, guardians, and family are invited to join in on the festivities.  This is not a mandatory event.  Only cadets that are not out of town, not have other plans, and are available are highly encouraged to attend.
 
On May 20th is the Brigade Pass-In-Review at Lincoln HS, and this event encourages parent/guardian attendance.  Recognition of units and individuals are made, and awards are presented followed by a Pass-In-Review.
 
Parents/guardians are always welcomed to attend any event or competitions as spectators unless specifically noted.  Assistance is highly encouraged and is coordinated through our Boosters.
 
Feel free to contact us via our contact info on our Teacher's Pages.
 
~ Senior Chief Lista

PLHS JROTC Updates

Greetings,
 
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break.
 
We have a few things on our schedule before we go into the winter break:
 
Dec 2:  Dana MS Movie Night:  Volunteer opportunity for cadets to assist with supervision.
Dec 3:  Basic Leadership Training @ PLHS for all first year cadets (and second year cadets that didn't attend last year).  7 am - 4:30 pm
Dec 9:  CyberPatriots:  Both of our teams have qualified for this state competition with one each in the Platinum and Gold tiers.  The Top 25 in each go on to nationals.
Dec 10:  Brain Brawl @ PLHS, an NJROTC qualifying event for nationals.  Assistance from cadets will be needed.  8 am - 3 pm
Dec 14:  Advancement & Awards Ceremony - North End Zone of the Main Athletic Field.
Dec 17:  Wreaths Across America @ Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.  All cadets are invited to participate.
Dec 28:  Holiday Bowl Parade in downtown San Diego on Harbor Drive by Petco Park.  All cadets are encouraged to attend.  A bus will be chartered for their transportation.
 
Assistance from parents will be greatly appreciated (please coordinate with the Booster Club).
 
Additional events can be found on our calendar:  https://sites.google.com/view/plhsnjrotc/calendar?authuser=0 and your cadet should be able to provide more information.
 
There will be a fentanyl/opioid/Narcan presentation on Wednesday in the PAC at 1545.  Sign up at https://www.pointlomahigh.com/apps/spotlightmessages/11792.
 
Additionally, the extensions to PLHS JROTC has changed to 2007 and 2008.  You may call or leave a message.  We will get email notifications of any missed calls and messages made.
 
The next newsletter is currently being edited and will be released before the winter break.
 
Thank you.
 
Very respectfully,
Senior Chief Lista, USN Retired
(619)860-5000 x2008

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Senior Chief Petty Officer Andy Lista
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NJROTC Naval Science Instructor
Email
alista@sandi.net
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Phone
619-860-5000 Ext. 2008
760-392-0044 (cell)
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Senior Chief Lista retired from the U.S. Navy in 2015 after 26 years of service. He joined the Navy from his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, upon graduating from Farrington High School. Senior Chief is married to Crystal and has four daughters. As a certified Naval Science Instructor, Senior Chief Lista joined PLHS to begin the 2020 school year.
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