THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

GENERAL

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS:  Remember this is the last week you can register for AP Exams.  Registration closes TODAY at 1:00 PM.  THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION!  Students may register before school, brunch or during lunch in the ASB office.  The fee for each test is $86, unless the student participates in the free or reduced lunch program.  Students can see Mrs. Haro in the AP office to learn about this program.  Don't forget to sign up!!!

CAHSEE testing is this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18.  All 10th graders take the test, as well as any 11th or 12th graders who have not yet passed.  This is a very important test, which is required for graduation!  Students, you will receive notification of your testing location in 2nd period on Monday.  The test begins at 8 am each day.  Students, make sure you are well rested and eat a good breakfast on the days of the test.  You will stay in the testing location until the end of the testing period, so bring a book to read in case you finish early.  Go Canyon! 

KEY CLUB EVENT:  Hey Key Clubbers!  If you would like to volunteer at the New Leash On Life Animal Shelter, then please go to room V-1 to sign up!

KEY CLUB AGENDAS:  If you did not get an agenda at our last meeting, then you can pick one up in V-1.

SUMMER SCHOOL FORMS:  Summer school forms have arrived and are available in the Front Office by Mrs. Ruppert.  You may come by before or after school, or during brunch or lunch to pick up the forms.  Priority registration will be given to students who return their forms to the Front Office by June 4, 2009.  Parent signatures are required on the forms.

BLOOD DRIVE:  Be a stud and give us your blood again! Canyon High school is hosting another Blood Drive on March 20th! Permission slips are in room G-105 Hurry and turn those in. WE NEED YOUR HELP

Attention 9th and 10th graders applying for the AVID program.  AVID applications are due to room C4 by Monday, March 16th.  Teacher recommendations should go to teachers who will return them to Mrs. Delawder.  Applications should go directly to room C4.  Late applications will not be accepted.

LAST SAT CLASS OF THE YEAR: This is it juniors!  You only have one chance left to sign up for the Revolution Prep SAT class offered right here on campus, taught by Canyon's own Ms. Jones.  A former student commented, "The use of real tests in a real testing atmosphere helped me see the results I wanted."  You can do better on the SATs- just visit revolutionprep.com or stop by E5 to chat with Ms. Jones.  Don't delay- classes start this Saturday!

MORP: Canyon if we don’t sell 150 tickets for MORP by next Tuesday it will be cancelled. If you want a dance, buy your tickets now!!!!  $10 with an ASB Card, $12 without an ASB Card and $20 at the door.  This is FOR CANYON STUDENTS ONLY!!

2009-2010 CHEER TRYOUTS are coming up right after Spring Break!  If you are interested, your parents MUST attend one of the information meetings on Monday, March 30 or Wednesday, April 1.  Meetings are at 7 p.m. in the A-lecture hall.  Flyers are available from Ms. Soto, G228.

2009-2010 DANCE TEAM AUDITION will be held Saturday, May 2.  This is NOT a dance class, prior dance experience is necessary.  Your parents must attend an information meeting on Tuesday, April 21.  You can check out the dance team at their end-of-the-year show on Saturday, April 18.  Meanwhile, stay tuned for more information right after spring break about the parent meeting and audition.

BOOK FAIR!  The Book Fair is here and you can find it in H1 during both brunches and during lunch.  Come in and browse and buy some great books.

CHECKMATES CHESS CLUB:  Checkmates Chess Club and other board games will meet every Wednesday and Friday in room G-117.  If you do not know how to play chess, we will teach you.  Bring you lunch and enjoy the competition.  Any questions please see Mr. Clark in room G-117.

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.

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL:  Hey Cowboys—Canyon is having a Powder Puff Football game for all Junior and senior girls.  Come out and be tough and play some football.  And guys—show us your hidden Cheerleading talent!  Start picking up your applications March 9 outside the ASB Office---don’t forget they are due March 27!!!!

MEETINGS

LEAF CLUBBERS - PLEASE MEET FOR A YEARBOOK PICTURE FRIDAY AT LUNCH IN ROOM K-5.

SENIORS

HISPANIC BUSINESS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP:  Seniors who are of Hispanic/Latino background and legal residents with a minimum 2.5 GPA may be eligible for this scholarship. The HBC is Santa Clarita Valley's leading Hispanic organization and Canyon will have 1 senior winner!! Apply today!  Visit the counseling office for an application or download on at www.scvchamber.com.  Applications must be received by March 31, 2009.