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Daily Bulletin Monday 9/17/12

THE DAILY BULLETIN

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

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DIFFERENT SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19—LATE START

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20—MIN DAY—BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

 

GENERAL

 

TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL TODAY:  (ALL SESSIONS ARE 3:00-4:00)

 

Extra Help In Math                     Extra Help English                 Extra Help In Health

Miss Crane  G-214                          Mr. Albert  C-5                               Mr. Shakir S-2

 

SCHOOL PICTURES:  The student school pictures are in, Please pick yours up at the ASB door facing the K building.

 

ARE YOU A JUNIOR OR SENIOR who hasn’t passed one or both sections of the CAHSEE?  If so, there are classes being offered after school to help you pass the exam in Nov.  If you need help in English you can attend classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 pm with Miss. Lamedman in C-3.  If you need help in Math, you can attend classes on Monday and Wednesday from 3-4 pm in G-212 with Mr. Murphy.  Classes have already begun but it’s not too late to go and get extra help.  Remember, you must pass both sections of the CAHSEE to earn a high school diploma. 

 

HEY CANYON-What to get the scoop on great new books, keep track of library happenings like closed periods, and notices of special events? Follow @canyonlibrary on Twitter. It's a great way to be informed. Follow @canyonlibrary today!

 

BLOOD DRIVE! The next blood drive will be held at Canyon on September 27. If you are 16 or older and would like to donate blood and save a life come pick up paperwork in E-5 at brunch or lunch!

 

DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO WRITE A RESUME?  COC can show you how!  Choose from either date!

 

*SPECIAL EVENT: RESUME RALLY - COC Valencia Campus

Location: Valencia Campus - Student Center/Cafeteria Area/Staff Dining Room

Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Information: Open to the public, NO RSVP needed

*SPECIAL EVENT: RESUME RALLY - COC Canyon Country Campus

Location: College of the Canyons - Canyon Country Campus, Quad 1, Bldg. B

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Information: Open to the public, NO RSVP needed

Are you interested in attending PENN, The University of Pennsylvania?  Come to a info meeting Tuesday, October 2nd, at 7pm, at the Hilton Los Angeles/University City, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, 91608.  rsvp @ www.admissions.upenn.edu/e/losangeles  This program is open to all students and their families.

 

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?  The City of Santa Clarita is Sponsoring a Job Academy And Mini Job Fair For Students:  The City of Santa Clarita will host a free Job Academy and Mini Job Fair with the Valley Industry Association and College of the Canyons from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 21 and Friday, September 28 at the Santa Clarita Activities Center, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway.

 *The Job Academy and Mini Job Fair will provide employment readiness training and referral assistance for Santa Clarita youth, ages 16 to 21.  Space is limited, so participants must register to attend the Job Academy by Monday, September 17.

 *The Job Academy is a great event to prepare Santa Clarita teens and young adults for seasonal job opportunities and local entry-level employment,” says Mayor Frank Ferry.  “Local employers will share invaluable information with participants such as ways to market themselves and stand out.”

 *Youth will work with a panel of local employers and learn how to apply and interview for local entry-level jobs opportunities through prep workshops and mock interviews. The Job Academy will provide information on how to write an employment application, when to apply and how to follow up.

 *Participating employers include AMS Fulfillment, Mountasia, Old Navy, Exact Staffing, and Job Corp. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete and pass the two-day training workshop assignments.

*To register or for more information about the Youth Job Academy and Mini Job Fair, please contact the Human Services Office at (661) 250-3708.

 

 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE Performing Arts?  Are you interested in going to college in New York?  Musicians, Dancers, Actors, Visual Artists, Filmmakers, Writers, and Architects...Artists of all types are drawn to New York City!  Admissions Representatives for FIVE New York ELITE educational institutions or coming Los Angeles to meet YOU!  Barnard College, Columbia University, Fordham University, The Julliard School, and New York University will be here Sunday, Sept. 30th at 2pm to the High School of the Arts, which is on the campus of Cal State LA.  Feel free to bring your parents!

Los Angeles County HS of the Arts (LACHSA)

5151 State University Drive CSULA Campus - Golden Eagle Ballroom

Los Angeles, CA 90032

MEETINGS

 

STUDENTS: are you interested in raising money for a local charity? Please attend the next general meeting for "A little goes a long way" on Tuesday, September 18, at lunch in room D-4. We will be discussing our first few fundraisers, as well as talking about the t-shirts that will be available for members of our exciting new club. See you there!

 

OPERATION US: We will be meeting on Wednesday September 19 at lunch in E3.  Elections for Operation US club officers will take place, and we will be collecting permission slips for our Oct. 12th training day. Stop by and see Ms. Mast in E3 if you have any questions.

 

MONDAY: GSA will meet this Wednesday September 19th in the A Lecture Hall at lunch.  All are welcome.

 

 

HEY COWBOYS:  Interested in becoming heroes?  Want to save a life?  Want to serve in your community?  Now you can!  Join the American Red Cross Club!  With us, you can have the valuable opportunity of getting first aid/CPR certified, babysitting training, and much more!  Don’t miss out!  Our first meeting will take place Tuesday, September 18th at lunch in room G-204.  We will have cookies…See you there.

SENIORS

 

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL will be hosting a COLLEGE TESTING AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS READINESS Seminar for parents and students on Thursday, September 20, 2012 (Back to School Night) from 6 - 6:30 pm in the Canyon Library.  This event is FREE and open to all Canyon juniors and seniors and their parents or guardians. The seminar will be run by College Admissions Expert and UCLA graduate, Robert Schwartz, Director of Community Outreach for Eureka Review. The CSU and UC application windows for 2013 will be opening in just over two weeks and there is no more important time for seniors to make sure they know the application process and learn secrets to admissions success.  Juniors need to prepare for testing and learn tips that can make the difference in their senior year. Seating will be limited and can only be offered on a first come, first seated basis.  Historically, this event has only had standing room, so please be sure to show up a few minutes early.

 

PRINT YOUR OWN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS!  Did you know that you can print your own copy of your transcript from the Campus Portal?  After logging into the portal, click on Reports, then click on Unofficial Transcript.  You can print a copy or just view it.  If you are planning to go to any of the college workshops (CSU, UC and/or USC), you will need to print and bring a copy of your unofficial transcript to the workshop.

 

THE UCLA SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM AND TELEVISION will be hosting Information Sessions in the Fall for prospective students, counselors, and educators.  Learn about the Theater and Film Programs at UCLA.  Our presentation includes information about our two departments, the application process for our graduate and undergraduate programs, the portfolio/audition/interview requirements, and other UCLA resources. These events are FREE and are open to all prospective students, parents, and counselors. Please go to: http://www.canyonhighcowboys.org/ (under NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS) for dates/times/locations of these events.