Falcon Flyer
an e-newsletter sponsored by  

the College Park High School PTSA



October 11, 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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Colleges coming to campus this week

Colleges coming to College Park the week of October 10-14:


Tuesday, Oct. 11:       Sacramento State, 8:00am

Wednesday, Oct. 12:  Pitzer College, 2:00pm

Thursday, Oct. 13:     Arizona State, 8:00am

 

Please pick up a pass from the College and Career Center.

College Park Homecoming Tailgate Party

Announcing the College Park Homecoming Tailgate Party! Food! Music! Fun for all ages!
 
When: Friday, October 14 from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Music parking lot at College Park High School
What's happening? Food, music, and fun!

 

Food! 

  • Smokin Okies's BBQ: chicken and ball tip sandwiches for $7.00 each*
  • DeVino's cheese pizza for a vegetarian option!
  • Jamba Juice will be selling smoothies!*

*A portion of sales goes back to the ASB!

Music! 

  • Radio Station 99.7 NOW will provide music

Fun! 

  • Frisbee
  • Face painting
  • Student performers and more! 

Questions? Please contact ASB President Lauren Hantos at 925-808-8009 or ASB Advisor Scott Wood at woods@mdusd.k12.ca.us.  

Wear pink!
Wear pink every Wednesday in October to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Choir alumni wanted for Homecoming 

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. 

Homecoming 2011 theme: LA to the Bay

The theme for Homecoming 2011 is "LA to the BAY."  

Class themes are as follows:

Freshmen: Berkeley (hippie/Cal)

Sophomores: Santa Cruz

Juniors: San Francisco Giants/A's

Seniors: Disneyland

Peer Tutoring
Are you interested in being a peer tutor in the College Park peer-tutoring program? Come pick up an application in Student Services North!

Applications are due Friday, October 14 to Student Services North and there will be a tutor orientation on Tuesday, October 18 after school.
Senior quotes due next week

Senior quotes are due by October 15. Send your quotes to seniorquotes@gmail.com.  

 

No profanity. Quotations must be fewer than 120 characters. Include your full name with your submission. No quotations will be accepted after the deadline of Saturday, October 15.

UC Night
  • Are you a senior with questions about your application?
  • Are you a 9-11th grader not sure what makes a UC different from a small liberal arts college?
  • Are you an anxious/confused/stressed parent?
Kris Livingston, UC San Diego Admissions Representative and CP Parent will answer your questions and calm your fears. All students and parents are welcome to join us for UC Night which will be held in the multi-use room from 7:00-8:00pm on  Tuesday, October 25.
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! 

Submit your creative work to the PTA Reflections program
PTA Reflections unleashes your artistic talents: dance choreography, photography, film production, musical composition, literature & visual arts. 

The 2011-2012 Theme is "Diversity Means ... ."  The deadline for entries is Friday, November 4.  For details contact Julie Miller (925) 451-3475 or amazed336@comcast.net.
Student tutors needed
If you have mastered a particular class, would like to help someone who finds it challenging, and maybe earn a little money on the side, sign up to be a tutor. Details in the Career Center.
Scholarship news
Check out the binder in the College & Career Center and the College & Career Center website for scholarship information.

The Chevron essay contest has just come in; the first prize is $5,000! Deadlines come and go so check regularly. The deadline for the Chevron scholarship is Monday, December 19.
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.
In this issue
Colleges coming to campus next week
College Park Homecoming Tailgate Party
Wear pink!
Choir alumni wanted for Homecoming
Homecoming 2011 theme: LA to the Bay
Peer Tutoring
Senior quotes due next week
UC Night
Very last day for senior pictures
2011 Musician's Showcase
Join in the fun and help Save Our Sports at College Park!
Scholarship news
Fuel Your School

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