THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009

GENERAL

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS:  There are still about 50 spots available in the student parking lot.  You need to bring in your yellow form, proof of registration and insurance, and $20 to the ASB office before school, brunch and lunch.  If you need a yellow form, they are outside the ASB office. 

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:  Attention Local Teens 14 – 18 years old.  If you are involved in one or more of the following, you may apply:  *Participate in Special Education programs at school, low income situation, considered at risk.  Submit your application by August 24 to:  Santa Clarita Activities Center—Main Entrance Counter, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita CA 91350.  Once you submit your application you MUST attend a mandatory Pre-Interview workshop in order to be considered for an interview.  For more information contact Susie Cordova at (661) 286-4006.

TEXTBOOK DAMAGE WAIVER FORMS are due by Friday, September 4.  Drop them off in the blue bins in the textbook center or library.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!! Do you like to argue and debate with teachers and others?  Are you dramatic?  Do you like to talk?  Then Speech and Debate is for you.  If you'd like to find out about Speech and Debate, come to our first meeting on Thursday, August 20 during lunch in H1.  Bring your lunch and your questions.

STUDENTS AND FACULTY:  Canyon High's Book Club is still going strong.  If you'd like to participate or wonder what it's all about, come to a meeting on Friday, August 21 during lunch in H1.  We will decide what day to meet and what book will be read.  Teachers are encouraged to participate too.

CSF: If you think that your June '09 grades qualify you for the California Scholarship Federation, pick up a membership application-form in room C8, at lunch only, from Tuesday, 8/18, to Friday, 8/21.  If you were a CSF member last spring and are currently a junior or senior, you will also need to pick up a volunteer-hours form.  These forms are to be returned the following week, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.  Freshmen who were California Honor Society members at Sierra Vista are considered honorary members of CSF this semester only if they submit an application. 

CROSS COUNTRY:  If you are interested in joining the Cross Country Team, please see Mr. De Long in G-205 as soon as possible.

GIRLS GOLF:  Girls interested in Golf Team there will be a team meeting Wednesday, August 19 at lunch in E-1.  Bring your lunch and we’ll talk about this year’s schedule.

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS begin TODAY in the Main Gym at Lunch. 

BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS:  Tryouts will be held TODAY to Friday, August 21 at lunch on the CHS Main Football Field.

GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS:  Start TODAY and continue Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19 at Sierra Vista Junior High School from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m.

ROP:  ANY STUDENT WHO IS TAKING AN ROP CLASS THIS SEMESTER MUST SEE MRS. OKRONICK IN THE ROP OFFICE ASAP.  YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR ENROLLMENT FORM.  ROP CLASSES START THE WEEK OF AUG. 17, 2009

HERE ARE SOME ROP CLASSES TO TAKE:

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF WORKING IN AN OFFICE? LEARN THE BASICS OF BUSINESS OFFICE SKILLS INCLUDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE, AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT TO GIVE YOU A HEAD START WORKING IN THE BUSINESS WORLD.

WHETHER YOU WANT TO START OUT AS A CLERK OR RECEPTIONIST, WORK YOUR WAY UP THE RANKS TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, OR IF YOU PLAN TO MAJOR IN BUSINESS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ESSENTIAL IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS CLASS

RETAIL

 Do you have a job?  Why not take ROP Retail Sales one day per week and earn 10 credits. 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

LEARN CONCEPTS, PRACTICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL BUILDINGS AND CARPENTRY.

SEE MRS OKRONICK ASAP TO SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THESE OR OTHER ROP CLASSES

CAREER CENTER NEWS

U.S. AIRFORCE:  Meet with a recruiter from the U.S. Air Force and learn about career opportunities during lunch on Thursday, August 20 at the outdoor stage.