Falcon Flyer
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December 9, 2011

 
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Holiday Outreach - one more week!
A simple way to give back to the community
We are currently below last year's donation amount for the Holiday Outreach program. This program is organized by the College Park PTSA and provides extra help to College Park families in need this holiday season. We would like to provide each of these families with a gift card to assist in making their holiday special. But we need your help! Any amount is greatly appreciated and will certainly make a difference to the families at our school.
 
If you would like to help by donating to the "Holiday Outreach" program, please make a check in any amount payable to CPHS/PTSA , then write "Holiday Outreach" on the memo line of your check and drop off in the office or mail to:
 
College Park PTSA
Holiday Outreach
201 Viking Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
 
All donations are tax deductible. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.
College Park Teacher Wish List Donation Drive
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Thank you to all of our donors. You make a difference in the lives of College Park students and teachers.
 
Having trouble getting to the school to make your donation? You should have received a letter in your mailbox, which includes a return envelope. Write the check and drop it in the mail--it couldn't be easier!

Check the PTSA website for more information and to view the teacher wish list.
Last performances of "Stardust"

The CPHS Drama Department presents "Stardust" on the following dates: 

 

Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:00pm

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:00pm

 

Price is $5/students, staff of CPHS and $8 for all other adults. Click here for a flyer about this fun play. 

Mark your calendars for Winterfest
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:00 to 9:00pm for Winterfest, an event that celebrates all of the visual & performing arts at College Park. There will be a concert in the gym featuring vocal performances by the Mixed Chorus and Concert Choir as well as instrumental performances by the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. Concurrently in the multi-use room, the visual arts students will display original artwork from ceramics, glass, photography & art classes. Some of the students offer art for sale.

Come see the very talented teens in our community; bring the whole family! There is no charge for this event.
Winter Break
Winter Break is from Monday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 2. School starts again on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Special announcement for parents of seniors
You might have missed it at Walk Thru. Changes in the CP web store process caused many parents to miss the online ticket sales at Walk Thru so we are reaching out again.
 
College Park Grad Nite tickets are on sale now! For details about this incredible event or to purchase online, visit our website at www.cpgradnite.homestead.com. Tickets can also be purchased at school in the Treasurer's Office.
 
Ticket price is $90 now and increases to $110 on January 6, 2012. As an incentive, if you buy before January 6, you will be entered into a raffle to win $50 cash back. There will be three lucky winners! Raffle winners will be selected during lunch on Monday, January 9.
 
Parent volunteers are still needed and welcome to join in the fun. Please visit our website to register.
Attention Seniors who need Night School credits

There has been a change in the application dates for Night School.  Loma Vista Adult Center will be accepting applications from now to Dec. 15 and Jan. 3-5. Hours are 1:30-4:30pm M-F.  Classes will begin on Jan. 9.    

 

For an application come to see Mrs. Shaw in SSS #4 ASAP!
Pleasant Hill Community Awards
The City of Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce and Pleasant Hill Rec & Park District are pleased to announce Pleasant Hill's 41st Annual Community Awards Night to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Back Forty Texas BBQ.
 
Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:
  • Citizen of the Year
  • Business Person of the Year
  • Teen of the Year
  • Educator of the Year
  • Community Plus Award
  • Mayor's Award
  • PH Recreation & Park Awards
  • PH Chamber Board Appreciation Award
College Park community: If you would like to nominate an Educator of the Year or a Teen of the Year, nomination forms and event details can be downloaded at www.pleasant-hill.net/awards.

Submit your nomination to the PH Recreation & Park District Offices (147 Gregory Lane) by Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by 5:00pm. Nominations may also be emailed to mnelis@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Martin Nelis at 671-5229, Tina Young at 682-0896 or the Chamber Office at 687-0700.
Mock ACT/SAT opportunities in Jan. & Feb.
Juniors: We have mock SAT and ACT tests coming up to help you prepare for the real thing, which you will be taking March-June of 2012. The first mock test will be Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9am - 1pm. The cost is $15, sign up on the CPHS webstore.

You can choose either the ACT or the SAT. Colleges give each test the same weight in the admissions process; you need to decide which test you prefer or whether you will take both in the spring.

Results will be available on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 7pm in the library. There will be a second mock test on Feb. 25, also offering both the ACT and SAT, so students have the opportunity to try both to see if they have a preference.
Leadership sponsors book drive
Leadership is holding a book drive for Children's Hospital Oakland.  We are requesting donations of new or gently used children's books. 

We will be collecting the books in a bin located in Student Services North through February 1, 2012. If there are any questions, please feel free to e-mail Lauren Hantos at laurenisaballa21@aol.com.  Thank you in advance!
PSAT results
PSAT scores are supposed to be shipped this month, so listen to the bulletin announcements to see when they become available.

If they arrive on or after December 15 they will be distributed the first week of school in January. Distribution will be after school in the College & Career Center.
Sign up to audition for Talent Show

Hey College Park, the Talent Show is back! If you want to audition, sign up in Student Service North. We also need MCs!

Financial Aid information
Seniors: There is a wealth of financial aid information available on the College & Career Center website. Here is a brief overview; visit the website for complete details and important information.

The main gateway to federal, state and institutional money is the FAFSA form. This form cannot be completed before Jan. 1, 2012. To be eligible for financial aid you must complete the form for 2012-13. This form can be found online at FAFSA.ed.gov and must be submitted by March 2, 2012.

There are certain things families can do now to start the financial aid process:
 
1. Visit www.pin.ed.gov to get a PIN for the student and one for the parent(s).Each child in a family who will be attending college needs a separate PIN. Parents need only one PIN.
 
2. Look at the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet for a preview of some of the FAFSA questions.
 
3. Get an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid by visiting www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.
 
4. Plan to attend the Financial Aid Evening at Ygnacio Valley High School at 7pm in the MU on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.
In this issue
Holiday Outreach - one more week!
College Park Teacher Wish List Donation Drive
Last performances of "Stardust"
Mark your calendars for Winterfest
Winter Break
Special announcement for parents of seniors
Attention Seniors who need Night School credits
Pleasant Hill Community Awards
Mock ACT/SAT opportunities in Jan. & Feb.
Leadership sponsors book drive
PSAT results
Sign up to audition for Talent Show
Financial Aid information

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