CHARTIERS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
BULLETIN
FRI., DEC. 5, 2008
There will be a meeting of the Interact Club today, during homeroom in the cafeteria. CV Class 2010: Social Committee meeting will be today, during homeroom in the gym. Athletic Events – Fri., Dec. 5: Girls Basketball - Shaler Tournament - 3:30 (dismiss @ 1:45) Boys Basketball - USC Tournament - 6:00 Freshmen Girls Basketball - AWAY vs. Baldwin - 3:30 (dismiss @ 2:15) Freshmen Boys Basketball - HOME vs. Peters Township - 4:00 (High School Gym) Varsity Wrestling - Gateway Tournament - 5:00 (dismiss @ 1:15) Jr. High Wrestling - Hempfield Tournament - 4:30 (dismiss @ 1:20) Athletic Events – Sat., Dec. 6: Girls Basketball - Shaler Tournament - TBA Boys Basketball - USC Tournament - TBA Varsity Wrestling - Gateway Tournament - 10:00 a.m. Jr. High Wrestling - Hempfield Tournament - 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Kirk. Ms. Guarnaccio
CV Ski Club: Sign-up for CV Ski Club. Attend after-school ski trips to Seven Springs and an entire weekend getaway trip to Vermont. Pick up information and release form in the Student Service Center. Mr.DePace Ski Club: The first trip to Seven Springs for CV Ski Club members will be Fri., Dec. 12, 2008. Cost is as follows: Bus: $20 / Lift Ticket: $20 / Ski or Blade Rental: $11 / Snowboard Rental: $19 / Ski or Snowboard Lesson: $10. Payment must be exact amount. Cash or check. Checks will be made out to CV Ski Club. Pick-up trip sign-up form from Student Services. You may store your equipment in my office the morning of the trip. We will depart immediately after school from the High School Stadium Parking Lot. We will ski from 4:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. We will return to the same location approximately 12:00 a.m. In the event of night skiing being closed due to poor conditions this trip will cancel and you will receive a refund. If you cancel your trip you will forfeit the cost of the bus. Thank you. Mr. DePace Attention: Football Players – 2009 CV FOOTBALL – Sign-ups and off-season conditioning meeting will occur: for current freshmen today, during homeroom in room computer lab 103. Check in with your homeroom teacher first. Mr. Saluga Students seeking financial assistance for college are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. For more information students may call 1-800-730-8913 or visit the Student Services Center. Attention All: Please make sure to recycle all bottles and cans in the recycle bins during all lunch periods. “Going Green Team” Southwestern PA's Skilled Trades & Professional Engineering Career Day, sponsored by Southwestern PA Workforce Development Committee for Highway & Bridge Design, Construction & Maintenance will be held on Dec. 9 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Western Area Career & Technology Center in Canonsburg, PA. Interested high school students should see their School Counselor for more information. Reminder: The ASVAB test will be administered Wed., Dec. 10 beginning period 1. Any student interested in taking the exam who hasn't registered already needs to see Mrs. Boyd by Fri., Dec. 5. Mrs. Boyd 1
TRY SCUBA DIVING! Join Splash Water Sports on Sat., Dec. 6 at the CV pool for their annual Underwater Santa Party. Just bring a non-perishable food item for the Pittsburgh Food Bank or a $5.00 donation and try scuba diving. You must pre-register. To register, call Splash Water Sports at 412-531-5577. Try scuba and see Santa underwater! Mrs. Mahalchak/Athletic Office Science Bowl Practice will be the following dates: December 10, 11, 16 and 18th during 6th period. Mrs. Steen Are you skilled in mathematics? Mark your calendars! MATH LEAGUE DATES for 2008-09 (Grades 9-12) are: December 16; January 13; February 24 and March 24. Mrs. Steen CV Class of 2010 is selling gourmet cinnamon rolls and carrot cakes - Hadley Farms, tried and true classics – alltime favorite 7.5 oz individual gourmet treats. See an officer, social committee member of Ms. Guarnaccio to get yours today. Attention members of the 2012 Social Committee - boxes of candy are available for pick-up in Mrs. Steen's room (118). Come see me to sign out a box. Mrs. Steen The Class of 2012 is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Fairview Fire hall. Tickets are $7.00 each and children 4 and under eat free. If you are interested in supporting the class, you can purchase tickets from a class officer, member of the social committee or in Mrs. Steen's room (118). Mrs. Steen Missed yearbook ordering week? There is still time to order your yearbook. The CV Yearbook staff will be holding book order weeks in school Dec. 9-11, Jan. 20-22 and March 10-12 during all lunch periods. Also, books can be purchased by calling 1-888-298-5063 or going to www.buyayearbook.com . Students interested in Duquesne University can apply online by visiting www.admissions.duq.edu and clicking on the "Apply" link. Duquesne will waive the $50 application fee for students who complete an online application by Dec. 15. Kaplan is offering SAT preparation courses in the city of Pittsburgh as well as in the South to prepare students for the Spring 2009 SATs. Classes begin as soon as November 30. Students who would like to know more should visit their website @ www.kaptest.com/college or contact Jennifer Norman at 412-621-4620. SENIORS looking for possible SCHOLARSHIPS can pick up a copy of the monthly scholarship newsletter in the Student Resource Center. Be sure to get a copy monthly since there are always new scholarships being added! Mrs. Steen The Mary L. Stone Black College Tour will take place on April 13-19, 2009. Interested students should stop by Student Services for more information and to pick up a three-part application form. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2008. For information about the Computer Honors Institute students may visit www.business.duq.edu/CHI and for information about the Marketing Honors Institute www.business.duq.edu/MHI Penn State's Schreyer Honor College is hosting the following Open House: Juniors: Spring Honors Preview on Sat., April 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at University Park campus. To register students may go to shc.psu.edu/future/visit.cfm Students that need to use the library during their study hall may obtain a hall pass on the second floor ramp each morning between 7:10 and 7:30 a.m. You must obtain a library pass, not a pass from your study hall teacher, in order to come to the library during your study halls. Miss Aspinall Mount Lebanon Academy is offering SAT Prep Classes. Interested students may pick up a flyer in Student Services. 2
Bradford School is sponsoring fall and winter scholarship exams. Interested students may pick up a registration card in Student Services. Carlow University is having the following 2008-09 Visit Days: Spring Campus Visit Days - January 31 & March 22 Spring Overnight Program - February 22-23 For more information students may visit www.carlow.edu Community Service Opportunities: • The Pitt Panther's Swimming and Diving teams are looking for volunteers to help with operations during the Christmas Invitational, Dec 12 - 14. Students interested should contact Briene at 412-648-7410. • The Regional Environmental Education Center in Upper St Clair is looking for volunteers who are interested in nature education, garden maintenance, etc. If interested, call Sara Homol at 412-838-0064. • Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie is looking for help with a large shipment of books. Students willing to lift and move large boxes should stop by the Community Outreach Office for more information or call Erin at 412-276-3456. Use of Student Service Center's computers: Students interested in using the SSC's computer during a study hall should stop by the SSC at the beginning of the day to acquire a pass. Students WITHOUT a pass will be sent back to their study hall. Mrs. Heasley L.I.F.E.: The Living in Faith Group would like to invite all students for prayer and devotion on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week. We will meet during homeroom in Mr. McGalla’s room in the Technology Area. Be sure to report to homeroom and get a pass. Come and make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Spread the WORD! All are welcome! The Regional Environmental Education Center in Upper St Clair is looking for volunteers who are interested in nature education, garden maintenance, etc. If interested, call Sara Homol at 412-838-0064.
FACULTY Attention All: Please make sure to recycle all bottles and cans in the recycle bins during all lunch periods. “Going Green Team” CV Preschool Parking - The Preschool program runs through Jan. 28. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE DESIGNATED PRESCHOOL PARKING AREA (in front of the S Bldg.) so that the 4 year olds can be safely dropped off. K. Yamatani Please excuse the following students when possible Monday through Thursday at 9:16 a.m. to meet the Preschool students in the S Bldg: T.Aschenbrenner, R.Baine, K.Cafeo, A.Carik, E.Cartier, J.Cromer, C.Fleckenstein, C.Holl, E.Krek, G.Manning, B.McKnight, K.Sloan, J.Suffern, N.Vitulio, and M.Woodring. Please excuse the following students Monday through Thursday from the Cafeteria at 11:25 a.m. to meet the Preschool students in the SBldg: K.Ackman, N.Baker, A.Dabat, A.Fiorentini, A.Hefferan, R.Kane, L.Mulvihill, P.Richardson, G.Ross, M.Sinneway, J.Thompson, M.Tokarczyk, N. Valentino, J.Webster, A.West, and M.Yaksick. Use of Student Service Center's computers: Students interested in using the SSC's computer during a study hall should stop by the SSC at the beginning of the day to acquire a pass. Students WITHOUT a pass will be sent back to their study hall. L. Heasley 3
L.I.F.E.: The Living in Faith Group would like to invite all students, staff, faculty, and administration to join them for "See You at the Pole!" This will be a gathering of anyone wishing to pray or be prayed for around the flag pole. BUS DUTY Front of HS J. Heffley Cafeteria/Tech Ed D. Henderson SINT (Stadium Wing) D. Himmler
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