THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009

GENERAL

PROM TICKETS ON SALE FOR SENIOR FUN PACK HOLDERS ONLY:  TODAY APRIL 14.  After those dates ALL upperclassmen can purchase Prom Tickets.  Cost: $200 per couple with ASB card and $210 per couple without ASB card. 

PHYSICS MAGIC MOUNTAIN TRIP:         All students going on the Physics Magic Mountain Field Trip—report to the FRONT OF THE SCHOOL after 2^nd period.  DO NOT GO TO BRUNCH!!!!!

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS:  Are you interested in being a commissioner in ASB for the 09-10 school year.  If you are there will be an informational meeting on Wed. April 15th in J-7 at lunch.  Applications will be handed out to anyone that is interested in applying.  You must attend this meeting to get an application.   See you there!

NEW BOOKS ALERT!!  Here are some of the new books in the library:  Game by Walter Dean Myers, Bone Chiller by Graham McNamee, The Other Side of Truth by Beverly Naido, DopeSick by Walter Dean Myers, The Traitor's Gate by Avi, Behind the Bedroom Wall by Laura E. Williams, The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld, The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean, The Alchemyst by Michael Scott, and Homeboyz by Walter Dean Myers.  Come in and check one out.

THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRESENTS:  Coping Skills for Families and Teens in this Economy --Wednesday, April 22, 2009 --6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Resource Fair, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Program   City Hall Council Chambers-23920 Valencia Boulevard

Economic downturn. Home foreclosures. Budget cuts. Layoffs.

These are absolute and all-too-common stressors for parents and adults these days. But teens are feeling the stress, too, while they are struggling to cope with academic and other teen pressures at the same time. A panel of experts will address these issues and offer tips and resources to help families and teens cope in this tough economy. Topics and Speakers: Parent-Child Connectedness - Laurel Bear, Ph.D., Director of Student Services, Alhambra School District Recognizing and Reducing Stress - Lori Van Howten, MFT, Child and Family Center, Healthy Parent-Teen Dialogues - Kim Goldman, Executive Director, SCV Youth Project, Tough Times and Substance Abuse - Cary Quashen, C.A.S., ACTION Family Counseling, College: Making it Happen - Tom Bilbruck, Director of Financial Aid, College of the Canyons, Coping and Cushioning the Impact on Kids - Olga Lavalle – Counselor, Canyon High School -For more information, please call (661) 250-3708.

AWARDS BANQUET COMING SOON!  If you earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average for Fall Semester 2008, you should have received an invitation to the Spring Academic Awards Banquet to be held on Thursday, April 30.  Deadline to turn in RSVP to Mrs. Nelson and purchase dinner tickets from ASB is FRIDAY, APRIL 17.  No tickets will be sold at the door.  Please contact Mrs. Pam Thompson in the AP Office if you have any questions.

CHS DANCE TEAM AUDITION WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 2.   A MANDATORY PARENT MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 21...STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO AFTER SPRING BREAK!

MORE NEW BOOKS: Yeah!! The following new books are in the library for check out:  Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton, the host by Stephanie Meyer, The White Tiger by Aravind Adiaga, and The Magician by Michael Scott.

CAREER CENTER NEWS

UC RIVERSIDE OPEN HOUSE:  UC Riverside will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 25.  Students and their parents are invited to take campus tours, learn about programs and majors and more!  Stop by the Career Center for details or go to highlander.ucr.edu.

OPEN HOUSE AT CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS:  Dominguez Fest will take place on Sat., April 18 from 9 - 4.  Students and parents are invited to take tours and learn about programs.  Students who have applied to CSU Dominguez Hills, and bring transcripts and tests scores will have an opportunity to receive on-site admissions.  Registration information is available in the Career Center and by going to www.csudh.edu/outreach/dominguezfest.html.

DREXEL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SESSION:  Explore programs offered at Drexel University on Wed., April 22 at Skirball Cultural Center.  Representatives will meet with students and parents and discuss topics such as academic offerings, student life and more!  Registration information is available in the Career Center.

MEETINGS

NHS- There will be an NHS meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room G-105. 

SENIORS

COC PLACEMENT TEST:  Students who signed up to take the COC Placement Test at Canyon will receive a pass today.  If you do not receive a pass and you signed up to take the placement test, please see Mrs. Head in the Career Center.

CSF—SENIORS:  The Seal Bearer list has been posted outside C-8.  If you want to apply for one of the scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000, pick up a scholarship application in C-8.  Applications will be accepted until Thursday, April 16 at 1:00.