THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010

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GENERAL

NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, February 11th from 7:30-1:30.  Pick up information in G-105.  Don't be a drip, DONATE BLOOD!

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Parking spots available $10 please pick up the paperwork outside the ASB office. First come first serve.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: Mr. Fannon is running his Writer's Workshop again this semester. If you need help with writing in any of your classes, come see Mr. Fannon for help. Help is available every morning before school from 6:20 to 7am, and at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

VAL-O-GRAMS:  Looking for the perfect gift to give that perfect someone on campus?  Then a  Val-O-Gram is the way to go!  They are only $7 for a flower, balloon, lollipop, card and serenade of LOVE!  They are now on sale through February 9^th and can be purchased from any choir student.  Make this season of love one to remember! 

STUDENTS:  Interested in winning $500?  If so, please participate in the ACSA Region XV High School Student Oratory Contest.  The topic of your 3 minute speech is: "Taking a Positive Lead in a Changing World."  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Limbaugh ASAP as the district competition will be held on Feb. 8.

ALL GOLFERS must see Mr. Lee this week to pick up athletic release forms, even if you have completed them for another Canyon sport.  Please see Mr. Lee in E1 before the team meeting this Thursday.

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER:  There is a fundraiser for Compassion International at Baja Fresh Friday, February 5, from 5-10 p.m.  Please come and support us and help us get our new club started.  Pick up a flyer in U-7, Mrs. Goodwin’s room.

FOOD DRIVE:  It is that time for the annual food drive for “Help the Children.”  Bring in canned goods to your second period class.  The class that brings in the most canned goods wins a prize!  Bring in the cans up until February 26.  Boxes will be passed out!

ATTENTION STUDENTS:  The library is presenting a two part seminar entitled Overcome, Believe & Achieve!  We will be hosting  Superior Court Judge Freixes on Wednesday, Feb. 17 period 4 and Mr. Castellanos, our superintendent, and our own Justin Wilson on Thursday, Feb. 25 period 3.  They will discuss obstacles that they have overcome in their lives to achieve their goals.  Pick up permission slips in the library for either one of the days or both.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, located at 22900 Market St, Newhall, phone: (661)259-9444.  They are looking for help with filing, data entry, copying.  Ask for Karla or Robin.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WRITE A 10 MINUTE PLAY?  Go to the following web site for information on Submission Guidelines: www.centeroftheworldfestival.org.  Your English teacher also has a flier.

KEY CLUB is looking for volunteers to help with the recycling program.  If you would like to sign up, please go to Mr. Lee's room, V-1. 

THE STUDENT TASK FORCE is hosting an essay, art, and video contest to raise awareness about children's rights violations.  Please submit all entries to the main office by February 22nd at 9 am.

CAREER CENTER NEWS

FIDM FASHION SHOW:  Students are invited to attend the FIDM 2010 Fashion Show on Friday, March 12 at 5:00.  The show will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and students must provide their own transportation.  Pick up reservation information in the Career Center.

MEETINGS

ANIME CLUB will be meeting today in room G-220.

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL CLUB will be having a meeting this Friday, February 5, in room U-7.  This meeting is very important!  We will be discussing sponsoring a child.  New members are always welcome.  See you there!

BOYS GOLF MEETING:  There is a meeting in room E-1 at lunch on Thursday, February 4

SENIORS

SENIORS:  Miss Atkin in the counseling office has an application for an $800 scholarship.  The Emblem Club wants to give this scholarship to a student in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The Scholarship is due February 15th so see Miss Atkin ASAP.

SENIORS- It’s scholarship time!!! If you have at least a 2.0 total GPA and you have attended Canyon for both 11th & 12th grades, you are eligible to apply for SCV Scholarship Foundation’s Scholarships. Go to www.scvsf.org OR visit Canyon’s website to download the application. THOUSAND$ will be awarded to Canyon seniors, but you MUST apply! Applications are due to Ms. Atkin in the Counseling Office by Feb 11th.