Last day to turn in your CSF application
| | Sophomores through seniors: don't forget to turn in your CSF application by this Friday, Sept. 30. Applications are available in the main office. Please read the instructions carefully to see if you qualify.
Applications must be turned in to the school treasurer's office by today (Friday, Sept. 30) with the $5 membership dues and a copy of your grades (report card or transcript from Homelink). This is a firm deadline.
Please note: Freshmen will be invited to apply in the spring with their high school grades earned during the current fall semester.
Contact Mr. Kwirant or Ms. Hein, CSF advisors, if you have any questions. |
Still time to sign up for PSAT
| | There are still spots available for the PSAT on Saturday, Oct. 15 at College Park. Sign up quickly through the CP web store or pay the Treasurer directly. The cost is $22.
Students who cannot make the Saturday test should see Mrs. Welsh in the Career Center. You may be able to take the test on the alternate date of Wed., October 12.
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Cash prizes for Pleasant Hill writing contest
| | What do you love about Pleasant Hill? Do you have some ideas about what our city should be like in the future?
The city of Pleasant Hill is hosting an essay writing contest as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. Sit down to write about "Your City at 50--Past, Pleasant & Future" and you could win a cash prize! Write a personal narrative/essay up to 3 pages, typed, double spaced about:
- The Future of Pleasant Hill: What will Pleasant Hill look like in 50 years?
- The Past of Pleasant Hill: Share a distinctive true tale which shows our town's character.
- The Community of Pleasant Hill: What is unique about our city?
Contest categories are:
- grades 9-10: 1st prize of $100; 2nd prize of $50; 3rd prize of $25
- grades 11-12: 1st prize of $100; 2nd prize of $50; 3rd prize of $25
(Middle school students are also eligible. Please see flyer for details.)
You can submit more than one entry, and you can even submit your essay electronically. Submission deadline is Wednesday, October 5.
Click here for more information about this contest. You can't win if you don't enter!
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Interested in Eco-Tech Academy?
| | EcoTech Academy has a few openings in the sophomore and junior classes this year and we are ready to accept sign-ups for 2012-13.
If you are interested in moving your student into the academy this year, please contact Paul Renaud at renaudp@mdusd.org or leave a message at x3225.
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Fuel Your School
| | This year, throughout October, when anyone fuels up with 8 or more gallons at a participating Chevron or Texaco station, Chevron will donate $1, up to $1 million, to help fund projects for public schools in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Click here for more information about the program.
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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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Join in the fun and help Save Our Sports at College Park!
| | Join us for the United Mt. Diablo Athletic Foundation (UMDAF) Save Our Sports 5K Community Fun Run on
Sunday, October 9 at Newhall Park in Concord.
The event will feature three races: competitive timed, community fun run and kiddie race for ages 8 and under.
Click here to sign up or visit www.unitedmtdiabloathletics.org for more information and to sign up.
The College Park Athletic Boosters are giving the following prizes to the students who bring in the most sponsorship money for the race:
- $200 for the student at CP with the most money earned in sponsorships.
- 5 - $25.00 gift certificates to Sports Basement for the next 5 highest sponsorship earners.
- A movie ticket to each student that brings in $100 or more in sponsorship money that has not earned a prize.
Registration and sponsorship forms are in the PE office. Please turn in your sponsorship money to our Athletic Director Lance Hurtado or to Coach Keck no later than Friday, October 7.
Hope to see you at the race and thank you for your help in Saving Our Sports!
Marci Finley
Co-Chair for Save Our Sports 5K
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Choir alumni wanted for Homecoming
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The CPHS Concert Choir will be singing the national anthem for the homecoming football game against Clayton Valley on Friday, Oct. 14.
All past members of the choir are invited to join in. Alumni are asked to attend a quick run-through of the four-part arrangement of the anthem at 5:30pm in the choir room on October 14. Please spread the word to all choir alumni, and email Mr. Rockwell at rockwellb@mdusd.org if you are interested in participating.
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| Very last day for senior pictures | | |
Seniors! Monday, October 31 is the final and very last day to have your senior picture taken in order for it to be placed in the yearbook. Don't miss this deadline!
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| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce field trip | | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce "Narrowing the Gap" Education field trip will be held at Los Medanos College on Fri., November 4 this year.
There are only 19 spaces for 10th and 11th graders only. Applications are available in SSS Room #4 from Mrs. Shaw.
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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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