THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

GENERAL

TUTORING with Mrs. Denny FOR TODAY after school is canceled. Remember there is tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday morning with Mr. Broneer from 7:30 to 7:55.  Lunch tutoring is available with Mrs. Craig on Tuesdays and Thursdays and with Mr. Richardson on Mondays.

Do you need to re-take Chemistry A to replace a previous D or F grade? If so, Math Support Services in Santa Clarita is enrolling students for a class starting February 23rd.  Call them at 255-1730 for information.

EXECUTIVE SPEECHES:  February 24 come to the Outdoor Stage and listen to your future Executive Officers give their speech. 

LETTERMAN JACKET SIZING: Wednesday, March 11th, Bruches only on the outdoor stage.

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CHSPE):  The California High School Proficiency Examination will be administered on March 21, 2009.  The registration deadline is February 20, 2009 and costs $92.00.  The late registration date is March 6 and will cost $120.  This exam is for students interested in an alternative to graduating from high school so they could move ahead to higher education or prepare for a career.  You can earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by proving your proficiency in basic skills though the CHSPE exam.  You must be 16 years old, or, if 15, must be in your last semester of 10th grade.  See Mrs. Hettema in the Counseling Office for an application booklet.  For more information, go online to www.chspe.net. The next test date this year won't be until June 20, 2009.

ARE YOU intrigued about the creative worlds of FASHION and Business? FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) is offering a 3-day summer program at its 4 campuses in CA.  Check it out at www.fidm.edu/summer program. Also see poster in Counseling Office.

2010 YEARBOOK STAFF: Yearbook is more than "taking pictures," to be honest its hard work, and you don't even get paid! BUT... if you're still interested and you're a hard working Junior or Sophomore who is up to the challenge, then get an application from T2 or the Counseling office. Submit your applications to Mr. McCann or a current yearbook staff member by the end of March.

KEY CLUB:  Hey Key Clubbers!!  If you would like to volunteer at the NEW LEASH ON LIFE animal shelter, then please attend a mandatory orientation Saturday, February 21.  Go to room V-1 for more information.

RENAISSANCE CARD HOLDERS: Your Disneyland trip is March 20, the cost is $70 and you can pick up trip slips outside the ASB office. The first 108 students to turn in their paperwork and money will go.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS:  * The Advanced Placement Exams will be given the first two weeks of May.  May 4th - 14th, 2009.

* Students will only be able to sign up and pay for exams March 2 - 13, 2009 in the ASB office.

* The fee for each test is $86, unless student is on a free or reduced lunch.

**Students can see Rene Haro about this program. 

KEY CLUB:  Hey Canyon High!!!  Key Club is doing a coin drive for Pennies for Patients.  Please donate your coins to your second period class.  The class that has collected the most money by February 20 wins a donut party. 

FOOD DRIVE:  Listen up all 3^rd period classmates.  ASB is holding their annual food drive all through the month of February.  Lets help out those who are less fortunate by bringing in canned food and sealed toiletries.  The 3^rd period class with the most items will win a bagel party.

CAREER CENTER NEWS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MC DONALD’S:  The new McDonald’s located at Golden Valley and the 14 Freeway in the new shopping center is hiring!  If you are at least 16 years old and looking for a job, pick up a permission slip in the Career Center.

MEETINGS

YOUNG REPUBLICANS will meet Thursday in Room A-6 at lunch.  Everyone is welcome.  Please come and bring your lunch and we'll talk about California state politics, the budget and the stimulus package ...

BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB:  We will meet this Friday in the ROP Office during lunch to finish our discussion on Mr. Smith's book, Ghost Medicine.  We will also choose our next book, so bring suggestions and a copy of the book if possible.

POKEMON CLUB AND COMPETITION:  Pokemon Club is sponsoring a Diamond and Pearl competition on February 26.  For more information come to a meeting in room E-4 TODAY or speak with Mrs. Day.