Schedule for first week of school
| | Today (Tuesday, August 30) is the first day of school. Classes will be held from 7:50am - 2:00pm.
First week of school schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, August 30 = "short Monday" meaning all class periods held with dismissal at 2:00pm
Wednesday, August 31 = "long Monday" meaning all class periods held with dismissal at 3:00pm
Thursday, September 1 = "odd day" meaning block periods 1, 3, 5 held with dismissal at 2:38pm
Friday, September 2 = "even day" meaning block periods 2, 4, 6 held with dismissal at 2:38pm
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Join the PTSA!
| | Didn't get a chance to join the PTSA at Walk-thru this year? No worries!
To join, all you need to do is complete the PTSA membership form and drop it off in the school office along with your payment.
Why join? The College Park PTSA is an active member of the College Park community, and we are dedicated to enhancing the educational and social experience of EVERY student at the school.
The PTSA contributes to our school in a variety of ways:
· The Falcon Flyer
· Student scholarships
· Direct classroom grants to teachers
· Grants for the College & Career Center
· Support for the organic garden
· The Promote Academic Success program
· Every 15 Minutes driver safety program
· And much more
But we can only do this with your help!
Want more incentive? Beginning this year, PTSA members can take advantage of great discounts on a variety of items ranging from T-Mobile cell service to computer equipment. For details, check out the membership form.
Thanks! We look forward to a great school year.
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Football game this weekend
| | The first Varsity football game of the season will be on Friday, September 2, featuring College Park vs Alhambra H.S. at Alhambra from 7:00-9:00pm. Come cheer on the Falcon football team!
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Don't miss the first PTSA meeting of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 6
| | Join us in the College Park library on Tues., September 6 at 7:00pm for our first PTSA General Membership meeting of the year.
Meet the principal Paul Gengler and the PTSA Executive Board. Get a view into our proposed yearly budget (to be approved at this meeting) as well as our goals for the year.
Guest speaker Kim Koppenhaver-Klute will also present "Making the Transition to High School" to discuss many aspects of being a high school student in today's world.
Please visit our new PTSA website for more information at www.collegeparkptsa.com.
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Auditions for fall drama production
| | Auditions for the fall production of "Stardust" will take place in the Drama room (D-1) at 3:00pm on September 6 & 7.
We need performers and crew for this amazing show which opens on December 2. Inquire and sign up in D-1.
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ASB & Sports stickers
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ASB & Sports stickers will be passed out on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 6 & 7 during lunch time outside of the Main office.
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| Outdoor Education counselors needed | | We are looking for volunteers to work as Outdoor Education counselors for the following dates:
Pleasant Hill Elementary - September 20 - 23
Strandwood Elementary - September 26 - 30
Hidden Valley Elementary - October 10 - 14
Interviews and training for the Pleasant Hill Elementary counselors will be at College Park at lunch and after school on Thurs., September 8. Students interested in being a counselor for any of the dates listed should sign up in the Career Center as soon as possible.
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Ninth-grade Open Mic Night
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Ninth-grade Open Mic Night is Thurs., September 8 from 7:00-8:00pm in the multi-use room. Incoming freshman and their parents can come ask questions about high school life at College Park.
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Mock SAT/ACT
| | Worried about college admission tests? Come practice the SAT or the ACT (we're offering both) on Sat., September 10.
Whether you are a senior looking to sharpen your wits before a fall sitting of either test, or a junior or sophomore looking ahead to maximize the benefits of "practice makes perfect" this is a great opportunity for just $15.
Sign up online at the College Park Webstore or in the Career Center. A discount is available from Mrs. Welsh for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
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Club Sign-up Day
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Club Sign-up Day is Wed., September 14 during lunch in the quad. Come sign up to be in a CPHS club.
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| Senior Parent Night | | Senior Parent Night will be on Thurs., September 15 from 7:00-9:00pm in the multi-use room.
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FPHE's Crescent Drive Restaurant Walk
| | Mark your calendar for FPHE's first fundraiser of the new school year:
The Third Annual Crescent Drive Restaurant Walk! Thurs., September 15, 2011 5:30 - 8:30pm Crescent Drive., Pleasant Hill Your ticket purchase supports the 11 public schools in Pleasant Hill. At this wonderful community event you'll find: Fabulous food! Live music from rock 'n roll band GarageLand Rodeo Activities for children Excellent selection of beverages Raffle drawing
Tickets ($20 adults, $5 children (ages 5-12)) are available now:
Visit www.fphe.org At the Pleasant Hill Farmer's Market on Sept. 10, 8:00-noon At the door Proceeds support FPHE's Pleasant Hill public schools grant program. The 2010 Crescent Drive Restaurant Walk netted enough to provide six $1000 grants to PH schools.
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Senior Kick-off
| | Senior Kick-off will be on Mon., September 19 at Pleasant Hill Park from 8:30am-2:30pm.
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| Back-to-School Night | | Back to School Night will be on Thurs., September 22 from 6:30-8:30pm.
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Save the date: Pleasant Hill Community Service Day is Sat., Sept. 24
| | CPHS will once again be participating in Pleasant Hill's Annual Community Service Day. There are many school improvement projects slated to take place that day including work in our organic garden, baseball field andASB leadership projects.
It's an all-day event and parents/students are encouraged to come for the day or just for an hour or two. Look for more information in the Falcon Flyer soon.
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SAT/ACT reminder
| | Seniors intending to apply to CSU and/or UC MUST have an SAT or ACT score. Most private and out-of-state colleges also require test scores.
If you are a senior and have not taken either test yet, or you feel your scores are not a good reflection of your ability, then you should be registering to take the tests before Christmas.
The SAT is offered October 1; November 5; and December 3. The ACT is offered September 10; October 22 and December 10. Register online at sat.collegeboard.org/register and actstudent.org.
Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch should bring their notification of eligibility letter to Mrs. Welsh to receive a fee waiver for the test(s).
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PSAT news (10th & 11th grades)
| | The Preliminary SAT is a test offered only in October of each year. It is designed to help students prepare for the SAT and is also the gateway to the National Merit competition. Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT.
The results become available in December and provide good feedback on each student's strengths and weaknesses. The students get their own test booklets back (complete with scratch work) along with a score sheet which tells them the correct answer for each question, what answer they chose, the level of difficulty of the question and the skill the question was designed to test.
Sophomores and freshmen are permitted to take the test for the experience but should be aware that they may not have covered all the math. PSAT scores do NOT go to colleges. The test results come only to the Career Center and are handed back with an explanation to help the students understand their scores.
Juniors who do exceptionally well in the PSAT are evaluated for the National Merit Competition. Any level of recognition in this competition is a powerful award to put on a college application. At the highest level students typically receive merit scholarships, some of which can be extremely generous.
The test will be held at College Park on Sat., October 15. Registration costs $22 and is through the College Park Webstore. Students who have a school-related commitment on Oct. 15 may sign up with Mrs. Welsh in the Career Center to take the test on the morning of Wed., Oct. 12 at the Willow Creek Center. It is not possible to register for the Wednesday test through the Web store. Seats are limited for the Wednesday test, so see Mrs Welsh as soon as possible.
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