Falcon Flyer
an e-newsletter sponsored by  

the College Park High School PTSA



October 21, 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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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.
New scholarships & college visits
Information on the Chevron essay competition, Horatio Alger scholarships and more can be found in the Scholarship Binder in the Career Center. The Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarship is also available now. Log on to diablovalley.assistanceleague.org then click on Scholarship Applications and high school student. It is not necessary to have a SSN to apply for this scholarship.
 
College visits Oct. 24 - 28
Tuesday, October 25        8:00am         Cal Maritime
Friday, October 28     10:10am  University of Nevada-Reno
Do good by eating well
An exciting opportunity has arisen! Pizza Antica in Lafayette is sponsoring an evening of eating to raise funds for our Slow Food in Schools project. All you have to do is eat!

On the night of Tuesday, October 25, we want to pack the house and keep the phones buzzing with take out orders. When you either eat in or take out from Pizza Antica a percentage of your purchase will be donated to our Slow Food in Schools project. Just mention Slow Food Delta Diablo or Diablo Community Day School and your purchase will count.

The more people we can get to participate, the more funds we can raise for our amazing project. Growing Healthy Youth is a garden-to-table project at Diablo Community Day School (DCD) in Contra Costa County. DCD is an alternative middle and high school for students in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District who have been expelled from comprehensive schools in the district. In a sense, it is the last chance for these students to complete their education in the district. Please help us continue our work with these students! Thank you! Lesley Stiles and Stephanie Jacob
Quad cooking demo recipe
Be sure and taste the fresh apple crisp featured at the cooking demo at lunch on Tuesday, October 25 on the quad. Autumn is apple season and crisp is a great way to enjoy them. Look for amazing varieties of apples at the Pleasant Hill and Concord farmers markets!
 
Fresh Fruit Crisp
6 cups fruit
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar or turbinado sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 T vanilla
1 t cinnamon
½ c oats
1 T salt
Preheat oven 350*. Butter baking dish. Place fruit in dish. Mix flour, sugar butter, vanilla, cinnamon, oats and salt in bowl. Crumble onto fruit. Bake 1 hour until fruit bubbles and top is crunchy and lightly browned. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cold the next day for a very decadent but sensuous and utterly fulfilling breakfast.  Serves 6.
Order holiday greenery & help the CP band
It's already time to start thinking about your holiday decorations! this year do good as you decorate when you order your greenery from a CP band student.

The sale of holiday wreaths and other greenery continues until Friday, October 28. Orders will be delivered between
November 28 & December 5. Contact any CP band student to place your order today!
 
Contact Marcia Eaton, Instrumental Music Boosters president, if you have questions about ordering.
Save $1 on Jamba Juice through Oct 31 AND earn money for College Park PTSA
Use your PTSA Jamba Juice swipe card to earn money for PTSA and save $1 on Jamba Juice. The $1 savings will continue through October 31. But use your swipe card ALL YEAR to continue earning money for the PTSA. Jamba Juice donates 10% of each purchase back to College Park PTSA.
 
Need a swipe card? Check the main office for a Jamba Juice swipe card you can start using today. Contact Karen Goldman if you have additional questions.
Class of 2012
Hey class of 2012! Purchase your senior panoramic picture online. The sale of these pictures is a 100% fundraiser for the senior class. 

Panoramic pictures cost $20 (unframed) or $35 (framed). To order, go to the College Park webstore and click on class of 2012.
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! 

CAHSEE given in November to select juniors & seniors

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be given on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, Nov. 2 to juniors and seniors who have not passed or have not taken the test.  

 

You should be receiving a letter in the mail within the next week. If you do not receive a letter please see Ms. Redd in Student Services North.

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.
School schedule for Nov. 7-11

School schedule for the week of November 7:

 

Monday, November 7     Even Day

Tuesday, November 8    Odd Day

Wednesday, November 9     Even Day

Thursday, November 10   Odd Day

Friday, November 11     No School - Veteran's Day

Merit-based scholarship opportunity

All-in-One Applications Scholarship Competition awards two $1000 scholarships to applicants who will be graduating from high school in 2012.  

 

Students need to mail a copy of their transcript as well as complete the online form. Click here to go to the information page and to get an application. The deadline is January 15, 2012 and winners will be announced February 15, 2012.

PSAT results
The results of the PSAT given on October 15 will be available some time in December. Test books and scores will be distributed after school during presentations that explain how to use the results to understand current strengths and weaknesses and to prep for the SAT/ACT.
Peer Tutoring
If you are a student in need of some tutoring, you are in luck! Peer tutoring is now available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-3:30pm. Applications are available in the Learning Center (A-2) and SSN.  This is a great opportunity for struggling students to get help and raise their grades.
Senior ads for yearbook
Interested in a senior ad in the yearbook? Mark your calendars--senior ads are due Monday, November 28.

Click here for a flyer that will explain how to create your ad for the yearbook. Prices starting at $35.

Wear pink!
Wear pink every Wednesday in October to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
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
UC Night
New scholarships & college visits
Do good by eating well
Quad cooking demo recipe
Order holiday greenery & help the CP band
Save $1 on Jamba Juice through Oct 31
Class of 2012
Very last day for senior pictures
CAHSEE given in November to select juniors & seniors
Submit your creative work to the PTA Reflections program
School schedule for Nov. 7-11
Merit-based scholarship opportunity
PSAT results
Peer Tutoring
Senior ads for yearbook
Wear pink!
Fuel Your School

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