Falcon Flyer
an e-newsletter sponsored by  

the College Park High School PTSA



September 6, 2011


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Welcome to the Falcon Flyer, your source of news and information from College Park High School, a California Distinguished School.

 

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Don't miss the first PTSA meeting of the year tonight

Join us in the College Park library tonight (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.
Presentation tonight: "Making the Transition to High School"
Tuesday, September 6

CPHS Library

7:00pm

 

Adjusting to high school life is not always easy!  Our first College Park PTSA meeting of the year--tonight!-- will feature a presentation for freshman parents focused on the process of transitioning to life as a high school student.
 
Leading the presentation will be Kim Koppenhaver-Klute, an experienced trainer and lecturer with Loma Vista Adult Education.  Kim will discuss the many challenges that students - and parents! - face as they start to navigate their way through the academic and social fabric of high school.  Bring your questions!
 
For more information, please refer to the event flyer.

Auditions for fall drama production today 

Auditions for Neil Gaiman's "Stardust" will be held in the Drama room (D-1) at 3:00pm today and tomorrow (September 6 & 7).

We need performers and crew for this amazing show which opens on December 2. Inquire and sign up in D-1.
ASB & Sports stickers

ASB & Sports stickers will be passed out  today and Wednesday, September 6 & 7 during lunch time outside of the Main office.

Instrumental Music Orientation meeting tomorrow

If you or anyone in your family is involved in instrumental music at College Park, please join us for a Music Program Orientation meeting at 7:00pm on Wed., September 7 in the CP Music Room.

 

Then stay for the College Park Instrumental Music Boosters first meeting of the new school year immediately afterward. Click here for more information about the CP Instrumental Music Boosters.

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.
Ninth-grade Open Mic Night

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. 

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.
Club Sign-up Day

Club Sign-up Day is Wed., September 14 during lunch in the quad. Come sign up to be in a CPHS club.  

 

Club forms are in SSN and are due back on Tuesday, Sept. 6. 

Senior Parent Night
Senior Parent Night will be on Thurs., September 15 from 7:00-9:00pm in the multi-use room.
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.

 

Back-to-School Night
Back to School Night will be on Thurs., September 22 from 6:30-8:30pm.
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.
Make-up Picture Day
Make-up Picture Day/Staff Picture Day will be on Tues., October 4 in the MU from 8-1.
2011 Musician's Showcase
Join us for a night of music & fun to raise funds in support of the College Park Instrumental Music Program.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

5:00 ~ 10:00

Hilton Hotel, Concord 

 

$60/person

Tickets include dinner & an evening of music from  

the award-winning College Park  

Instrumental Music ensembles


Purchase tickets and get auction information at
auctions.readysetauction.com/cpimb-collegeparkins/home.
In this issue
Don't miss the first PTSA meeting of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 6
Presentation: "Making the Transition to High School"
Auditions for fall drama production
ASB & Sports stickers
Instrumental Music Orientation meeting
Outdoor Education counselors needed
Ninth-grade Open Mic Night
Mock SAT/ACT
Club Sign-up Day
Senior Parent Night
FPHE's Crescent Drive Restaurant Walk
Back-to-School Night
Save the date: Pleasant Hill Community Service Day is Sat., Sept. 24
Make-up Picture Day
2011 Musician's Showcase

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