CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

                     THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012

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DIFFERENT SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:  EVERY 15 MINUTES: Friday, January 27

GENERAL

EVERY 15 MINUTES TODAY AND FRIDAY - Please listen carefully to your 2nd period teachers as they read the "scripts" preparing you for the Every 15 Minutes program which will occur here at Canyon this Thursday and Friday.  This program is presented at each high school in our District every 2 years.  Thursday's schedule will be a normal day, but 11th and 12th graders will attend the simulated car crash scene during period 5.   Friday's schedule will be different, including the mandatory assembly after period 3 for ALL juniors and seniors to attend.

THE LIBRARY will be closing at 3:00 TODAY.

LOST:  If you lost keys at the Rally last week come see Mrs. Ruppert in the front office.

ROP - Last day to drop or change an ROP class is February 1.  Please see Mrs. Gaines in the ROP office to drop your ROP class.

OPEN PERIOD STICKERS:   If you need an Open Period Sticker on the back of your ID card for this semester, please bring BOTH your ID card AND your printed schedule to the AP office before school, at brunch, or lunch all this week.  We will process as many as we can each day.  Please be patient and carry your printed schedule with you until your stickers are assigned correctly.

COWBOY FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER: When:  Saturday, February 4, from 3-5pm.  Where:  Canyon High School Gym.  What:  Zumba.  Cost is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door.  All proceeds go to the Canyon Cowboy Football Program.

GIRLS' SOCCER GOODWILL FUNDRAISER: Everyone has a Goodwill pile somewhere, right?  Donate your Goodwill items (clothing, furniture, small appliances, toys, etc.) and eWaste items (TVs,

VCRs, faxes, printers, phones - working or not) to help the Girls' Soccer Program. Every bag helps!! Saturday, Feb 4, 9:00 to 3:00, in the parking lot, or call Jean for a pickup (818)406-2218

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CSF): Spring semester applications for membership in CSF are available this week in the library. You can also download the application and the volunteer hours form off the CSF page of the library's website available at http://canyonpathfinders.wikispaces.com/CSF. Remember, you must reapply for membership in CSF every semester you qualify in order to maintain active membership. All applications are subject to review before granting membership. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Hermelin.

REMINDER FOR ALL STUDENTS IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM: Our class will meet at lunch Monday in Mr. Ward's room, A-3.

FOOTBALL GAMES, ANIME CLUB, BACKSTAGE IN THEATER, GEOMETRY PROOFS, HANGING IN THE QUAD, BAND PRACTICE, FASHION TRENDS… What do all of these things have in common?  They're in your 2012 yearbook... you bought one right?  Well you have one FINAL opportunity to get your yearbook for $85. So save yourself money and heartbreak by reserving your copy in ASB today! Follow @canyonyearbook on twitter for more deals in the future.

MOCK SAT SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th-- Sophomores! Juniors! The SAT is fast approaching, but you can get ahead of the curve by taking a mock SAT on Saturday, January 28th.  It runs from 9 to 1 here at Canyon High in E5 and the best part is that it's only 20 bucks!  The real test is more than twice that.  Practice while you can-- all are welcome.  To sign up, visit revolutionprep.com or see Ms. Jones in E5.  Hurry- space is limited!

MEETINGS

CHECKMATES CHESS CLUB (and other board games of skill) meet Friday in G-117.  Bring your lunch.

HEY KEY CLUBBERS!!  Don’t forget to turn in your hours to V-1 by Friday, January 27.  Our next General meeting will be on Tuesday, January 30 in the A-Lecture Hall at lunch.

GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Club Meeting- The first GSA Meeting of spring semester is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1st. during LUNCH in the A-Lecture Hall. New members are welcome! Bring a friend and join us. T-Shirts are available for purchase ($15). See you there.

SENIORS

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS:

Senior Scholarship:  There is a $2500 scholarship awarded by the Canyon Country Optimist Club.  To apply you must fill out an application and write an essay on the topic, "How my Positive Outlook Benefits my Community."  The deadline is February 1st.  Please stop by the counseling office for the application.

There is a $2000 scholarship being offered by Ronald McDonald House Charities.  To apply you need 1 2.7 GPA and have at least one parent of Asian Pacific heritage.  Please stop by the counseling office for a packet.  The deadline is January 27th.

There is $5000 scholarship being offered by Ronald McDonald House Charities.  To apply you need a 2.7 GPA and have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.  Please stop by the counseling office for a packet.  The deadline is January 27th.

There is an $800 scholarship being offered by the Santa Clarita Emblem Club.  As long as you are a senior planning to further your education you can apply for this scholarship!!!  Please pick up an application in the counseling office.  This application must be postmarked by February 15th.

Best Buy is offering scholarships of $1000 dollars.  Please apply online at www.at15.com.  The deadline is February 15th.

Your best chance for scholarships will come through the Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation.  One application will apply for over 15 scholarships just for Canyon Students.  The biggest cash award is $5000 dollars.  DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!  You can download an application from www.scvsf.org. or from the main page of the Canyon High website.  The deadline for this scholarship is February 3rd.

There are hundreds of scholarships listed on the main page of the Canyon High website.  Look on the right hand side under Scholarship Info.  There is a list by due date and the links to help you apply.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Goller in the counseling office.