THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL   

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009

GENERAL

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS:  See Mrs. Haro in the AP Office to pick up your Soccer certificates. 

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:  There is a meeting in room B-4 on Wednesday, May 6th at lunch for anyone interested in playing on the JV and Varsity girls’ volleyball team next year.

BAJA FRESH FUNDRAISER: Spanish Honor Society is having a fundraiser at Baja Fresh on Cinco de Mayo.  Please come and support the Spanish Honor Society.  Muchas Gracias.

CHOIR AUDITIONS: If you are interested in being in one of Canyon's award winning choirs, but haven't had a chance to audition, please see Mrs. Purdy today.   You must audition for 4 of the 5 choirs.  You won't want to miss this great opportunity.  Come join your friends and make some beautiful music!

KEY CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: Key Clubbers! There is a pancake breakfast May 2 from 7-11you can work and get service hours.  For more information contact an officer or go to V-1.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2010- yes that’s you juniors!  Are you interested in a personalized parking spot for your senior year?  If you are come by the ASB office and pick up your application outside the office.  There are some simple requirements this year so pick up your application early!  Only 75 spots will be personalized and its first come first serve.  Start your senior year off right!

IF YOU HAVE DANCE EXPERIENCE AND WANT TO BE PART OF A NATIONAL-AWARD WINNING TEAM, THEN YOU SHOULD BE AT CANYON'S DANCE TEAM AUDITION THIS SATURDAY, 10 A.M. IN THE CHS MAIN GYM...What a great activity to be involved in, a great way to make new friends, and an opportunity to show off your talents!!   You may participate even if you missed the information meeting.  See Ms. Soto, G228, for questions.

DO YOU HAVE TALENT?  Don’t forget to stop by the ASB Office to sign up for the Student Rally auditions.  Auditions will take place in the gym at lunch on May 5, 6, and 7.  The last day to sign up is Friday, May 1.  Don’t be afraid to show us what you got!!!!

PROM TICKETS ON SALE: ALL upperclassmen can now purchase Prom Tickets.  Cost: $235 per couple. Ticket sales end TODAY!!!

CADRE Alert – Upcoming Parent Event for May 7, 2009.   Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Reduction and Education Program.  Drug Awareness Presentation for Parents and Students--Saugus High School--Building S Lecture Hall--7: 30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The CADRE Program is proud to offer a free drug awareness education presentation. The program will be presented by Lt. Tom Larentz, a respected and well-known narcotics officer with the Glendale Police Department. Please rsvp to my e-mail [email protected]) or call my office at (661) 259-0033 x316 and leave a message that you will be attending. Our Speaker's Topic for the Evening:  The Youth Drug Culture: Over the years, generation to generation, drugs have plagued society. Our youth today are curious and substances are far too readily available.  From over the counter products and those naturally growing on our land, to those illicit drugs that have moved from the street corners to the internet and readily available at club parties; take a trip into the drug culture of some of our youth today.

CAREER CENTER NEWS

ENGINEER CAREER SEMINAR:  Explore careers in Engineering on Thursday, May 21 at 11:25 in the Library.  Meet with an engineer from Lockheed Martin and learn about educational requirements, job duties, job outlook and more!  Pick up permission slips in the Career Center.

SCV YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:  There are a limited number of SCV Youth in Government Summer Internship opportunities available.  Learn how your government affects you and how decisions are made in the City and beyond.  Interested must apply by May 22.  Stop by the Career Center for details!

AN ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE FROM UCLA will meet with sophomores and juniors on Wed., 5/20 at 10:30 in the Library.  Learn about the UC system and what you can do now to prepare to apply.  Pick up permission slips in the Career Center.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY:  The Motion Picture Industry Joint Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for apprenticeships in the occupation of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic from May 11 - May 15.  Applications must be picked up in Van Nuys and turned in during that time period.  Stop by the Career Center for details.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SESSION:  Meet with an admissions representative from Northwestern University on Sat., May 16 at 11 at the L.A. Marriott Downtown, Los Angeles.  Learn about the admission procedure, programs and financial aid.  Stop by the Career Center for registration information.

FIDM’S DIGITAL MEDIA & GRAPHIC DESIGN BOOT CAMP:  Work with two very successful entertainment professionals at Digital Media & Graphic Design Boot Camp on August 8 and 9.  Create a movie trailer and then create a dynamic movie poster!  Stop by the Career Center for details!

SENIORS

SENIORS:  COC Bonelli Scholarship: If you plan to attend COC full time (12 units) in the fall, you could win a $200 scholarship!  Come to the counseling office TODAY and pick up an application.  The application will be judged on your participation in school, outside activities, and your response to a few questions about your future goals.  A CANYON SENIOR WILL WIN! Deadline May 6, 2009.

ANY SENIOR wishing to audition for Senior Speaker for Graduation should sign up in Assistant Principals Office and pick up a speech/audition information sheet.  Please do this as soon as possible.  Auditions sign-ups will end on May 15.  Auditions are on the morning of May 20. 

Sign up early to get the audition time of your choice!!  If you have any questions, please see

Mr. Getz in the AP office.  Thank you.

SENIOR STARS:  If you have been accepted to a 4-year college or university and plan on attending that school in the fall, please see Mrs. Hettema in the counseling office.  We will make a star in your honor and place it on the Senior Stars bulletin board.  Also, if you have received notice of any scholarships or awards, please let Mrs. Hettema know.  So far, the girls are outnumbering the guys almost 2-to-1 with stars.

SENIORS:  The Bill Tainter Scholarship Program is a program that offers high school students with disabilities a financial opportunity to become more independent and self-sufficient through higher education.  This year the program will offer five grants in the amount of $1,000 each to seniors who meet the following criteria:  Students with a diagnosed learning or physical disability graduating / transitioning from high school to a 2 or 4 year college or trade school; must have at least a 2.0 GPA.  Application are available at www.laccod.org Deadline is May 15.