Time is running out for proof of Tdap vaccine
| | If you have not submitted proof of your child's Tdap (whooping cough) vaccine to College Park High School, the deadline is September 29, 2011.
California state law requires that students in grades 7-12 have this vaccine to attend school. Students without proof of vaccine will not be allowed to attend school after September 29, 2011. Proof of vaccine can be turned in at the main office.
If you have questions, please contact school nurse Arlene Matteuccipara at matteucciparaa@mdusd.org or 925-682-8000 ext. 6054.
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Back-to-School Night on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6:30-8:30pm
| | Back to School Night is a chance for you to meet each teacher and get a glimpse of your child's schedule. Please meet from 6:30-6:45 in Hurtado Gym (the large gym) for introductions and a short welcome from principal Paul Gengler. At 7:00pm report to your child's period 1 class to meet the teacher. The classes will be in order from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Click here for a detailed schedule.
Please bring a copy of your child's schedule with you that evening. You may obtain the schedule by doing one of the following:
- Print schedule from HomeLink by clicking here, logging in, selecting Student Info, then selecting Class Schedule.
- Have your child fill out the Back to School schedule form here and include classes, teachers, and room numbers.
- Have your students list the periods, classes, teachers, and room numbers of their schedules on paper (or they can text the info to you!)
If you'd like a map of the campus, click here.
Please note that many parents will be at Back to School Night and teachers will not have time to discuss individual students as each class period is only 10-12 minutes. If you'd like to meet with a teacher regarding your own child, please e-mail the teacher to discuss available times.
Thanks and see you Thursday!
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CSF meeting on Thurs., September 22
| | The first CSF meeting will be held on Thurs., September 22 at lunch in the library.
Are you a CSF member or would you like to be one? CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is a service/academic club whose membership is based on academic performance, citizenship and service. Students become members based on their high school grades. Therefore, first-semester freshman are not eligible, but may apply for membership second semester, based on the grades on their first high school report card.
College Park's chapter of CSF plans service activities throughout the year, and also raises money for its scholarship fund. The scholarship fund is used to award scholarships to seniors who are Sealbearers. Information about becoming a Sealbearer and the specifics of eligibility in general are included in the application.
Renew your membership or find out how to join by clicking here or getting an application from the Main Office. The application contains all information you will need to determine if you qualify to become a member of CSF. Please read the instructions carefully to be sure you qualify! You will need to turn in:- Completed application
- Copy of your June 2011 report card or a transcript printed from HomeLink
- $5.00 in dues (checks made payable to CPHS)
Return the above three items to the Treasurer's Office (Ms. Jones) by Friday, September 30. No applications will be accepted after Friday, September 30! You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your application has been approved. If you do not qualify your application and its attachments will be returned to you.
Contact Mr. Kwirant or Ms. Hein, CSF advisors, if you have any questions.
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Senior panoramic picture
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Panoramic picture day for seniors is Friday, September 23. The photo will be taken between 11:30am and 12:02pm on the football field. Ms. Lee will announce when it is time to release the students.Questions? Contact VP Aline Lee.
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Coco Swirl fundraiser for junior class
| | Come enjoy some yogurt this Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, at Coco Swirl in downtown Pleasant Hill and help the College Park juniors!
The College Park junior class is having a fundraiser at Coco Swirl. Show your College Park ID at the counter and the Junior class will get 20% of the total sale.
Plus! We also get $1 for every non-College Park customer who comes with the student and spends more than $3.00 on an order. So bring your family members--grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles and cousins! Bring your friends from other schools! Get all of them to buy lots of yogurt!
Please come support the Class of 2013!
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Help spruce up College Park on Sat., Sept. 24 for Pleasant Hill Community Service Day
| | 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.
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Colleges visiting CP Sept. 26-30
| | Monday, Sept. 26: 8:00am - Azusa Pacific
Tuesday, Sept. 27: 11:30am - U. of Washington, Tacoma
12:45pm - U. of Connecticut
Wednesday, Sept. 28: 12:45pm - University of Southern
California
Thursday, Sept. 29: 8:00am - Western Oregon
9:00am - Harvey Mudd College
Friday, Sept. 30: 8:00am - U San Diego
10:10am - William Jessup U
12:45pm U. of Arizona
A full list of college visits can be found on the College & Career Center web site.
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Seniors: get help with college applications
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Seniors, take advantage of a fabulous opportunity to get valuable help with your college applications. We are offering two workshops, one on the essay and one on the application process.
In the essay workshop you will:
· learn what colleges are looking for in the essay
· discover great essay topipcs therough brainstorming exercises
· get insider tips for strengthening your writing skills
· start at least one essay and receive feedback on your topic choice
In the application workshop you will:
· learn how to strategically list your extra-curricular activities by completing the Activities and Awards section of both the Common App and the UC App
· edit descriptions of the of activities and service work to fit the application space while conveying all the key info you need to give the colleges
Where? Career Center and S-6
When? Wed., September 28 at 2:45 - approx 5:00pm
Cost? $30 per session. College Park is partnering with Admit One College Advising. Please make checks payable to Sara Schroeder.
What if I want to do both? Let Mrs. Welsh know - we will work something out if the numbers are there.
Where do I sign up? In the Career Center
When do I sign up? As soon as possible!
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Want your best SAT score?
| | Take the first step--prep for the PSAT! Take this 4-session course to learn strategies, practice on actual PSAT questions, and gear up to perform your best on test day.
This seminar includes four sessions: three review & strategy sessions and one analysis session for students and parents after the test scores are returned. This program is a fundraiser for the CPHS chapter of the California Scholarship Federation.
For more information, click here to download a flyer, which includes a registration form. Or call Ames Seminars at 925-937-2280. The first session is on Wed., September 28, so register now!
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Mt. Diablo Unified School District Student Services Office invites you to attend a presentation for parents
| | You are invited to attend a presentation by Victor DeNoble, Ph.D., and noted researcher on the biology of addiction. Dr. DeNoble will discuss the extreme addictiveness of nicotine and other drugs most often used by teens today.
The presentation will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 7:00-8:30pm at the MDUSD Willow Creek Training Center (1036 Mohr Lane, Concord).
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CSF-sponsored blood drive on Thurs., Sept. 29
| | The CSF/Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 29. Parents, community members, and students ages 16 and older may donate.
For students:- Sign up in the Student Store at lunch
- Students aged 16 must bring signed parental permission slip when they sign up
- Students 17 or older must bring a photo ID
For parents and community members:- Please check in at the Main Office when you come on campus.
Questions about donating blood? Check out the Red Cross website. Please come donate; one pint of blood can save three people. |
Attention juniors & seniors who need to make up classes
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Martinez Adult School is offering CPHS students limited spaces in their night school program. Registration is going on now for World History and English classes only.
Applications are available from Mrs. Shaw in SSS #4. You must contact Martinez as soon as possible for the orientation meeting which is on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Classes begin on Monday, Oct. 3 and run for 10 weeks. Hours are 3:30-6pm only. This is for remediating Fs only (no Ds).
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Do you have star power?
| | We're looking for hosts for the annual Talent Show--which is a big deal--that is held in February.
If you are funny, outgoing and like to entertain people, please see Mr. Rockwell in the choir room after school.
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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 ~ 10:00pm 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.
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