THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2009

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GENERAL

STUDENTS:  PLEASE DO NOT call or text your parents from a classroom or on campus to tell them you don’t feel well.  GET A PASS FROM YOUR TEACHER TO GO TO THE HEALTH OFFICE,

Mrs. Shwamb will call your parents from the Health Office.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PENNY LOPEZ for being selected as Canyon's Hero of the Week. She was selected for a variety of reasons, but primarily for starting "Helping Our Teens" which you can support by donating at any of their fund-raisers.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLD STAR BRIGADE!   Your Canyon Marching Band received second place and the color guard received fourth place at Hart Rampage on Saturday.  Their hard work and talent have resulted in very high scores this season.  They are currently in second place in their division for all of Southern California!  Great job band!

AVID APPLICATIONS--Did you know that not every student who graduates from Canyon is actually eligible to go to a Cal State or UC school?  If you're interested in being one of the students who can immediately attend a 4 year school, stop by and see Ms. Jones in E5 for an application to AVID.  We'll help you succeed in your current classes, prep for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, and even apply to your dream school.  Applications are due TODAY so hurry over! 

SOFTBALL TRYOUTS: Are Monday, November 16, Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday,

November 18 at North Oaks Park.  Time:  2:20 OR if you have a 7^th period class –tryouts are immediately after 7^th period.  Everyone MUST tryout—even returning players. 

SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS!!  Are you a fish out of water??? Then you need to join the Swim Team! Come to the "Tryout" Lunch Meeting on Nov 18th and find out what the Team is all about!  Room T-1. 12:25 LUNCH!!! Contact Coach Himes for any questions or www.hartdistrict.org/canyon/swim

ATTENTION ALL RENAISSANCE CARD HOLDERS- This is the last day to bring in your permission slips and $40 to go on the Knotts trip.  You need to have everything in by TODAY!  Get your paperwork outside the ASB office.

ATTENTION ALL CANYON DRIVERS- We have 50 spots in the student parking lot available.  If you would like a parking permit pick up the paperwork outside of the ASB office.  You will need proof of current registration and insurance, $20, and the school paperwork.  First come, first served!

ASB:  Attention all students interested in applying for Spring semester ASB- Applications will be available starting Monday November 8th outside the ASB office.  All applications are due by TODAY.

KEY CLUB: Hey Key Clubbers, those of you who are going to Fall Rally, pick your shirts up TODAY in V-1.

BOOK CLUB:  We have just picked our next book: A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby.  Plot:  Four different people find themselves on the same roof on New Year's Eve, but they have one thing in common- they're all there to jump to their deaths.  There is a scandal-plagued talk-show host, a single mom of a disabled young man, a troubled teen, and an aging American musician.  The student cost of the book is $6.00.  If you would like to join us in reading this book, place your order and pay Mrs. Limbaugh in the library by TODAY.

CAREER CENTER NEWS

CAL ARTS VISITATION:  Meet with an admissions representative from Cal Arts on Wednesday, November 18 at 9:20 in Room H1 and learn about programs, portfolios and campus life!  Pick up permission slips in the Career Center.

MEETINGS

CHECKMATES CHESS AND BOARD GAME CLUB meeting TODAY in G117.  Bring your lunch.  Chess lessons are available.

SPORTS

FOOTBALL:  Varsity @ home 7:00 p.m., JV @ home 4:00 p.m.

CROSS COUNTRY: Saturday,  November 14-- CIF Prelims @ Mt. Sac TBA—BEST OF LUCK TO: Thomas McGuan, Michel Noris, Tyler Tockstein, Chris Low, Mason Bouchet, Joe Pineda, Timothy Gonzales, Sam Willis, Jacob Becerra,  Hayley Parkinson, Alyssa Selve, Jessica Gatton, Gillian Lopez, Kaitlyn Mahotz, Shaina Katz, Casey Cass, Caitlyn Selve, Sara Saldana, Keeli Howard

SENIORS

SENIORS:  Now is the time to start looking at scholarship information.  There are 12 scholarships due in December.  A few of the scholarships only require a 2.5 GPA.  Please take a look at the Canyon website, under scholarships, for more information and links!

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:  Students must give the counselors 7-10 days advance notice for letters of recommendations.  Make sure you complete a request for a letter of recommendation form before you give your application to your counselor.  (See Mrs. Hettema in the Counseling Office if you need a form).

SENIORS:  You can still order your Cap & Gown, Announcements, and Class Ring.  Jostens will be back on campus for a make-up order on……Wednesday, Nov. 18^th---During Brunches ONLY---OUTDOOR STAGE  Ordering information is available in the ASB Office NOW!!!  Be prepared to bring your completed order form and down payment on this day.  DON'T FORGET EVERY SENIOR MUST TURN IN THEIR CAP & GOWN SIZES on this day!   Remember that any Senior ordering their Class Ring on order day will receive their Cap & Gown for FREE!  See your catalog for details. 

CLASS RINGS:  If you ordered a class ring and received a card saying it is in, you may pick it up on November 18.