Celebrating Success
Bus Evac Drill, Math Parent Night, Photo Re-takes, Shelter in Place drill, College and Career Night, CHS VB win over NPA, Homecoming Week all topped off with big W against Goldwater High School. And, if a win isn't enough, how 'bout the 2015 Panthers making history? Yup, Cristo Tobares' six touchdowns in one game makes the record books, and the final score 55-34 is the second highest scoring game in the history of CHS. Way to go Panthers! The homecoming dance was a smashing success as well. We really have so many wonderful students!
Whew! THANK YOU EVERYONE! It was a great week.
And, now back to business...
Dress code, oh Dress code
With Homecoming Spirit week on our heels, we will likely need some reminders to our students about appropriate attire at school. Steve will make announcements all week to remind students about our dress code and any reminders you can fit in your daily routines would be greatly appreciated. Please use the MIF process should you have students who have been warned, but continue to be in violation of the dress code.
Counseling Corner
The school wide college fair is on Thursday during Pathways. Our counseling secretary Denise VanVoerkom has been hard at work for several months recruiting colleges and we now have over 50 colleges attending our fair! Please look for an email from Donna Lyons regarding approximate times of release for every grade level. Thank you again for your support in helping us create a college-going culture!
This week at CHS
September 28 ~ 7th period Guest Speaker
September 29 ~ PBIS Committee Mtg 2:45pm room # 204
~ Master Board Committee Mtg 2:45pm Cris' Office
September 30 ~ GDM room # 204
October 1 ~ College Fair during Pathways
October 1 ~ SZ Teacher Observation Group Pre-Conference room# 204
October 3 ~ CHS Golf Tournament
Press On! Panther Strong!
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Sunday, September 27, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Update ~ Sept 21-25, 2015
Celebrating Success
As always, we have so many reasons to celebrate...I thought I would share this email I received from B. Hickman on Friday, 9/18. I hope it makes your heart happy:
Dear Ms Hickman,
I am a parent of a Cactus Shadows JV football player. We traveled up to your fine high school yesterday for a match at Coconino. I simply had to let you know the pride you should feel for your team members and the student body fans.
While the scoreboard reflected a loss to your school in the game, your players were sportsmen in every sense of the word. They played their hearts out and were the most cordial opponents I have ever seen in a high school game. What really amazed me, however, was the student body reaction. They formed a tunnel at the exit of the stadium which I assumed was to cheer their own team. Later I realized that your team had already left the field. Your students stayed to congratulate our players as they walked to our bus! Total class!
I thank your students and players for representing the best there is in human kindness and strength of spirit. Well done. Please forward this heartfelt message to all appropriate staff, players & students. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kurt Myers, Cactus Shadows Parent
This is what we strive for everyday, thank you to the most amazing students, teachers, coaches and support staff in the land. Keeping it classy Coconino!!!
What you won't find on the Civics Exam
but important to know...
Conduct during playing of the National Anthem according to Federal guidelines (The code changed in 1993). The composition consisting of the words and music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United States of America.
*Thank you Colonel Morris for this information
Counselor's Corner
With support and collaboration from Jen Parker and Cheryl Kirkland, and the Northern Arizona College Resource Center, we are excited to announce the opening of our College & Career Corner! We have created a space in the library that will be a resource for supporting students with college and career planning. Our official grand opening will be on October 2 and we will be available to meet with senior students this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Our College and Career Corner is another phase in creating a college-going culture for CHS and we look forward to helping students prepare for their future!
Anything going on this week?
Just kidding, the craziness that is homecoming has arrived.
We kick off the week with a bus evacuation drill. Please refer to the schedule send in an e-mail from Steve Bonderud. Then...
9/21 ~ Photo Retake Day
Bus Evacuation Drill starts at
Combined Lunch 10:50-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Math Parent Night 5:30pm Mini-Theater
Spirit day ~ Inside Out
9/22 ~ Teacher Breakfast hosted by StudCo 7:00am cafeteria
Combined Lunch 10:50-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Dept Chair Mtg 2:45pm
Safety Committee Mtg 3:00pm
VB Game @ home
Spirit day ~ Monster U
9/23 ~ Bonfire 6:30pm South Parking Lot
Combined Lunch 10:45-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Spirit day ~ Toy Story Cowboys or Aliens
9/24 ~ Safety Drill: Shelter in Place during Lunch. The regularly scheduled lunch begins at 11:05, we will start the drill at 11:15am. Remember we will have an extended lunch period and begin 7th period right after the extended lunch. We will use the remaining time following the 85 minute 7th period for Pathways. See Ed with questions.
Combined Lunch 11:05-11:45 Dodgeball Tourney
College and Career Night 5:30pm Mini-Theater
Spirit day ~ Bravo, Camo day
AND
WAIIIIIIT FOR IT...
9/25 ~ Third annual Lip Dub filming begins at 9:00am
Combined Lunch 11:55am-12:20pm
Parade 12:35-1:15pm
Pep Assembly 1:20-2:20pm
Homecoming Game v. Goldwater HS 7:00pm
Spirit day ~ The Incredible Panther Spirit Day Red and Black
9/26 ~ Homecoming Dance 8:00pm CHS cafeteria
* Please see email sent from Gaby Garcia for full schedule and homecoming details.
*There is still some butcher block paper in the mailroom should you need paper for homecoming and lip dub signs and banners. If you need other supplies please check with Pat Therein.
It's going to be a great week, Go Panthers!
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As always, we have so many reasons to celebrate...I thought I would share this email I received from B. Hickman on Friday, 9/18. I hope it makes your heart happy:
Dear Ms Hickman,
I am a parent of a Cactus Shadows JV football player. We traveled up to your fine high school yesterday for a match at Coconino. I simply had to let you know the pride you should feel for your team members and the student body fans.
While the scoreboard reflected a loss to your school in the game, your players were sportsmen in every sense of the word. They played their hearts out and were the most cordial opponents I have ever seen in a high school game. What really amazed me, however, was the student body reaction. They formed a tunnel at the exit of the stadium which I assumed was to cheer their own team. Later I realized that your team had already left the field. Your students stayed to congratulate our players as they walked to our bus! Total class!
I thank your students and players for representing the best there is in human kindness and strength of spirit. Well done. Please forward this heartfelt message to all appropriate staff, players & students. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kurt Myers, Cactus Shadows Parent
This is what we strive for everyday, thank you to the most amazing students, teachers, coaches and support staff in the land. Keeping it classy Coconino!!!
What you won't find on the Civics Exam
but important to know...
Conduct during playing of the National Anthem according to Federal guidelines (The code changed in 1993). The composition consisting of the words and music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United States of America.
All official guidance for honoring our Flag or actions taken during playing of the National Anthem, is derived from authority in US Code (Note: The "Flag Code" as Title 36 is known).
§171. Conduct during playing
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.*Thank you Colonel Morris for this information
Counselor's Corner
With support and collaboration from Jen Parker and Cheryl Kirkland, and the Northern Arizona College Resource Center, we are excited to announce the opening of our College & Career Corner! We have created a space in the library that will be a resource for supporting students with college and career planning. Our official grand opening will be on October 2 and we will be available to meet with senior students this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Our College and Career Corner is another phase in creating a college-going culture for CHS and we look forward to helping students prepare for their future!
Anything going on this week?
Just kidding, the craziness that is homecoming has arrived.
We kick off the week with a bus evacuation drill. Please refer to the schedule send in an e-mail from Steve Bonderud. Then...
9/21 ~ Photo Retake Day
Bus Evacuation Drill starts at
Combined Lunch 10:50-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Math Parent Night 5:30pm Mini-Theater
Spirit day ~ Inside Out
9/22 ~ Teacher Breakfast hosted by StudCo 7:00am cafeteria
Combined Lunch 10:50-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Dept Chair Mtg 2:45pm
Safety Committee Mtg 3:00pm
VB Game @ home
Spirit day ~ Monster U
9/23 ~ Bonfire 6:30pm South Parking Lot
Combined Lunch 10:45-11:20 Dodgeball Tourney
Spirit day ~ Toy Story Cowboys or Aliens
9/24 ~ Safety Drill: Shelter in Place during Lunch. The regularly scheduled lunch begins at 11:05, we will start the drill at 11:15am. Remember we will have an extended lunch period and begin 7th period right after the extended lunch. We will use the remaining time following the 85 minute 7th period for Pathways. See Ed with questions.
Combined Lunch 11:05-11:45 Dodgeball Tourney
College and Career Night 5:30pm Mini-Theater
Spirit day ~ Bravo, Camo day
AND
WAIIIIIIT FOR IT...
9/25 ~ Third annual Lip Dub filming begins at 9:00am
Combined Lunch 11:55am-12:20pm
Parade 12:35-1:15pm
Pep Assembly 1:20-2:20pm
Homecoming Game v. Goldwater HS 7:00pm
Spirit day ~ The Incredible Panther Spirit Day Red and Black
9/26 ~ Homecoming Dance 8:00pm CHS cafeteria
* Please see email sent from Gaby Garcia for full schedule and homecoming details.
*There is still some butcher block paper in the mailroom should you need paper for homecoming and lip dub signs and banners. If you need other supplies please check with Pat Therein.
It's going to be a great week, Go Panthers!
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
Update ~ September 14-18, 2015
Celebrating Success
CHS had a big presence at the Coconino County Fair over the Labor Day weekend. Congratulations to Laura Locke for Best of Show X 2. Thank you to Cheryl Vignoli, Tim Quigly, Tom Viskocil and everyone who helped provide student work for the Fair's exhibitions. Go Panthers!
Congratulations and thank you to Derek Born for your willingness and selection to serve as the New Certified Liason for the district's Voice committee.
Reminders
Urgent
Counseling Corner
Counselors will continue ECAP lessons. This week the focus for 9th graders will be Tips and Skills to be a Successful High School Student, as well as reviewing graduation requirements and goal setting. ECAP Teachers this week: Buzan, Jamerson, Neat and McGlothlin.
Counselors continue the work to promote a college going mind set at CHS. Thursdays are College T-shirt days. To help celebrate Thursdays NAU would like to provide t-shirt for all faculty and staff NAU alumni. If you are and NAU alum and would like a t-shirt, please email Denise Vanwoerkom with your t-shirt size.
Have a great week, Press On, Panther Strong!
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CHS had a big presence at the Coconino County Fair over the Labor Day weekend. Congratulations to Laura Locke for Best of Show X 2. Thank you to Cheryl Vignoli, Tim Quigly, Tom Viskocil and everyone who helped provide student work for the Fair's exhibitions. Go Panthers!
Congratulations and thank you to Derek Born for your willingness and selection to serve as the New Certified Liason for the district's Voice committee.
Reminders
- This Tuesday, 9/15, we have prep hour meetings in the mini-theater all day. You will need to bring your red emergency folders. If you do not have one, please let Becky know.
- Link Leaders will be meeting with their Freshmen Link Crews Thursday, September 17th during 7th period Study Hall. Link Leaders will be providing information about CHS's upcoming homecoming events!
- October 1, is the CHS College and Career Readiness Fair. The fair will take place during Pathways and is open to everyone.
Urgent
- Teachers it is imperative that you take attendance at the beginning of each period every single day. We are finding too many discrepancies to list here. It has become book keeping nightmare and we need your help and cooperation.
- Remember no passes during the first ten minutes of class.
Counseling Corner
Counselors will continue ECAP lessons. This week the focus for 9th graders will be Tips and Skills to be a Successful High School Student, as well as reviewing graduation requirements and goal setting. ECAP Teachers this week: Buzan, Jamerson, Neat and McGlothlin.
Counselors continue the work to promote a college going mind set at CHS. Thursdays are College T-shirt days. To help celebrate Thursdays NAU would like to provide t-shirt for all faculty and staff NAU alumni. If you are and NAU alum and would like a t-shirt, please email Denise Vanwoerkom with your t-shirt size.
Have a great week, Press On, Panther Strong!
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Monday, September 7, 2015
Update ~ September 8-11, 2015
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend, welcome back!
Common Summative Assessments (CSAs)
Here's the scoop from F.U.S.D. Director of Assessment and research, Robert Hagstrom ...
I have been asked numerous questions about whether or not certain activities are eligible for TP3 hours. According to the FUSD guidelines, the list below are categories that are automatically eligible. If you are participating in an activity that does not fall under the categories below, but feel might be eligible, I am happy to discuss the possibility of TP3 hours with you.
* Committee membership and work – school, district, or state
* Accreditation Team Activity
* National Board Certification
* Presenter or facilitator for district staff development
* Participation beyond the 24 hours (for pay) professional development, district sponsored
* Club sponsorship
* District wide content area specialists/ department meetings
* Parental engagement – home/school activities, parent nights, home visits
* Tutoring students or test preparation
* Student focused meetings – 504, IEP, SST, IDM, GDM
* Teacher mentor
* Other activities mutually agreed to in advance by teacher and site administrator
For your planning
Wednesday, October 14, we will follow an abbreviated six period day (Due to 10/15 & 16, no school for Fall Break)
Thursday, November 12, we will follow a regular six period day, no pathways (Due to 10/11 no school for Veteran's day)
Please mark your calendars
Counselor's Corner
The CHS Counselors are excited to announce that they have started their Education Career Action Plans (ECAP) with all 9th and 12th grade students. The web-based portal, Naviance is used to help guide students toward college and or career preparedness, submitting college application materials and tracking submitted applications.
This week on Wednesday and Thursday counselors will be working on ECAPS with Jessie O’Keefe, Scott Dendy, and Terry Wilson. Please do not send students to the counseling office on these days.
Also this week, on Tuesday, September 8, Mrs. Lyons will be taking a group of students who have an interest in sports related careers to the Career Day with the D-Backs. And, Dual Enrollment (DE) testing will take place after school this week for students still needing to test.
Lastly, all are invited to attend a leadership presentation on Friday Sept. 11 by The United States Marine Corp; the topic for the presentation is “Leadership in the Workplace and Community.”
Please e-mail Donna Lyons if you would like to bring your class.
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Common Summative Assessments (CSAs)
Here's the scoop from F.U.S.D. Director of Assessment and research, Robert Hagstrom ...
- This year CSAs will be used for evaluation purposes. This allows FUSD to be in compliance with SB 1040 requirements and TPEC Policies.
- CSAs may be used for final exam if the teacher so desires.
I have been asked numerous questions about whether or not certain activities are eligible for TP3 hours. According to the FUSD guidelines, the list below are categories that are automatically eligible. If you are participating in an activity that does not fall under the categories below, but feel might be eligible, I am happy to discuss the possibility of TP3 hours with you.
* Committee membership and work – school, district, or state
* Accreditation Team Activity
* National Board Certification
* Presenter or facilitator for district staff development
* Participation beyond the 24 hours (for pay) professional development, district sponsored
* Club sponsorship
* District wide content area specialists/ department meetings
* Parental engagement – home/school activities, parent nights, home visits
* Tutoring students or test preparation
* Student focused meetings – 504, IEP, SST, IDM, GDM
* Teacher mentor
* Other activities mutually agreed to in advance by teacher and site administrator
For your planning
Wednesday, October 14, we will follow an abbreviated six period day (Due to 10/15 & 16, no school for Fall Break)
Thursday, November 12, we will follow a regular six period day, no pathways (Due to 10/11 no school for Veteran's day)
Please mark your calendars
Counselor's Corner
The CHS Counselors are excited to announce that they have started their Education Career Action Plans (ECAP) with all 9th and 12th grade students. The web-based portal, Naviance is used to help guide students toward college and or career preparedness, submitting college application materials and tracking submitted applications.
This week on Wednesday and Thursday counselors will be working on ECAPS with Jessie O’Keefe, Scott Dendy, and Terry Wilson. Please do not send students to the counseling office on these days.
Also this week, on Tuesday, September 8, Mrs. Lyons will be taking a group of students who have an interest in sports related careers to the Career Day with the D-Backs. And, Dual Enrollment (DE) testing will take place after school this week for students still needing to test.
Lastly, all are invited to attend a leadership presentation on Friday Sept. 11 by The United States Marine Corp; the topic for the presentation is “Leadership in the Workplace and Community.”
Please e-mail Donna Lyons if you would like to bring your class.
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