THE DAILY BULLETIN
CANYON HIGH SCHOOL
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
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GENERAL
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS GOING TO PROM- You need to be at Canyon and in your prom room on Sat by 5pm. Promenade will start after everyone is in their rooms. Don't forget your ID. You must have your ID to check into your room!
CUPCAKES FOR CANCER - During the Promenade tomorrow before Prom starts: Bring $1, buy a cupcake, help a child with Cancer. ALL money raised through this effort will go directly to the "Cupcakes for Cancer" organization which has raised thousands of dollars for families of children with Cancer. Remind your families to buy cupcakes during the Promenade while they wait to see you walk across the red carpet. Let's celebrate Prom by helping others... one cupcake at a time.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY: ¡Atención! ¡Es muy importante! The official member list for Spanish Honor Society is posted outside D4. Please make sure you stop by and check if you're still a member.
ROP CLASSES AUG 2010: ANY STUDENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR AN ROP CLASS STARTING IN THE FALL OF 2010 NEEDS TO GO SEE MRS. OKRONICK NOW
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS: Thank you to all students who interviewed for an officer position for the 2010-2011 school year. All our candidates were outstanding and we hope many of you will re-apply in the coming year. Congratulations to the following new officers: Khrista Prudencio, Courtney Holliday, Tania Benyamin, Emily Norman, Spencer Vicente, Stephanie Alvarez, Kyle Brees, Corina Velasquez.
CALLING ALL GAMERS!! Do you enjoy rocking out on Guitar Hero or Rock Band? Are you a fan of Mario Kart? Perhaps you like to play Apples to Apples or other board games. Well then you are in luck because Game Day is coming up soon. Game Day will take place on April 20th after 5th period. There will also be an awesome bake sale with homemade goodies, soda, water, and much more. Come to the Band Room (Q6) and see Mrs. Palmer to sign up. The cost is just $5.00, so don’t miss out on a fun-filled time of game playing.. See you there!
HEY COWBOYS!! The student talent rally is right around the corner! Sign-ups are posted outside the ASB Office now!!! Be sure to get your talent ready—auditions are April 29 and 30.
CAREER CENTER NEWS
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIRS: Meet with admissions representatives, attend workshops, and check out your options at National College Fairs! The Greater Los Angeles Fair will take place in Pasadena on Tues., 4/27 and Wed., 4/28 and the Ventura/Tri-County Fair will take place on Thurs., 4/29 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Pick up a flyer in the Career Center for a list of participating colleges and universities or go to www.nationalcollegefairs.org for details.
PENN STATE INFORMATION MEETING: Admissions representatives from Penn State will meet with prospective students and their parents at the Courtyard by Marriott in Sherman Oaks on Wed., April 28 from 7 - 9 p.m. Registration information is available in the Career Center.
MEETINGS
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL: There is a meeting TODAY at lunch in U-7. Don’t forget to donate your loose change for the well –project to provide fresh water for a village in Africa.
CHECKMATES CHESS CLUB will meet today in room G-117 at lunch...
SENIORS
ACADEMIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: The ABC, which hosts the Academic Banquet each year, is granting several scholarships to seniors for academic achievement here at Canyon High School. Pick up an application in the Counseling office, and return it to Mrs. Smith by Thursday, May 6, 2010.
ENGLISH-LEARNERS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors who have participated in the EL Program here at Canyon are eligible to apply for this scholarship based on academic achievement. Pick up an application in the Counseling office, and return it to Mrs. Smith by Thursday, May 6, 2010.
SPORTS
BASEBALL: Varsity @ Saugus @ 3:15, JV @ home @ 3:15, Frosh @ Sierra Vista @ 3:15
SWIM: At SCAC @ 2:00
TRACK: At MT. SAC Invitational (Friday and Saturday)
Summer Programs
· UCSB Summer Sessions Research Mentorship Program
o Earn 8 UC credits and participate in graduate level research
o Deadline for applications is May 29th
o Summer Session from June 21- July 30
o For more details: http://www.summer.ucsb.edu/RMP/rmp.html
· Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
o Enrichment classes and SAT prep course
o Summer School from July 4-August 7
o For more details: www.exeter.edu/summer
· DigiPen Project Fun Workshops
o Learn video game programming, 3D computer animation, and robotics
o Sessions are 2 weeks long
o For more details: http://projectfun.digipen.edu
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· The George Washington University Pre-College Program
o Non-credit courses allow students to examine their favorite subjects or discover a new interest while exploring course-related sites in Washington D.C.
o Session 1: July 7-16 and Session 2: July 21-30
o For more details: www.precollege.gwu.edu
· Pre-College Program at Barnard College of Columbia
o Opportunity to sample pre-college courses while exploring NYC both in and out of the classroom
o Length of programs vary from four-week programs to one-week programs
o For more details: www.barnard.edu/pcp
· Cornell University Summer College
o Get a head start on college by earning an average of 3-6 college credits
o Programs run for three to six weeks between June 26 and August 10
o For more details: www.summercollege.cornell.edu
· Otis College Preparation Program in Art and Design
o Intensive four-week, pre college program for students who want to study at an art and design college
o Summer of Art from July 6-30
o For more details: www.otis.edu/soa
· Boston University Summer Term High School Programs
o Can enroll in undergraduate classes for college credit, pursue in-depth research, or choose a one or two-week seminar
o Deadline for application depends on which program
o Session dates: June 27- August 6 or vary depending on program
o For more details: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
· College Summer Experience
o Earn college credits while living in the heart of Italy
o Program is from July 1-30
o For more details: www.CSEinItaly.com
· St Andrews the International Summer School of Scotland
o Students are able to create a personalized three-week program to suit both their academic needs and extra-curricular tastes
o Session 1: July 4- 24 and Session 2: July 28- August 18
o For more details: www.summerschoolscotland.com
· The University of the South Bridge Program in Math & Science
o This program consists of no credit college-level mini-courses in physics and calculus. These courses prepare students for 12th grade and for college
o Program is from June 20- July 10
o For more details: www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram
· Oxford Advance Studies Program
o Academic program that emphasizes small group teaching supported by individual tutorials
o Summer courses from July 6-30
o For more details: www.oasp.ac.uk
· Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars Program
o Five-week program that lets you choose college courses from a variety of academic disciplines- Earn up to seven units of college credit.
o Session A: June 13- July17 (Application Deadline: May 7)
o Session B: July 18- August 20 (Application Deadline: June 11)
o For more details: summerscholars.wustl.edu
· Abbey Road Programs
o Pre-college and study abroad programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing: cultural immersion, intensive language study, and college preparation
o Program dates depend on which country but are 2-4 weeks starting in late June and ending in late July- early August
o For more details: www.goabbeyroad.com
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