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November 25th, 2013
Canyon Del Oro Parent Organization Newsletter
Academic Decathlon

The CDO Academic Decathlon is hosting its big annual scrimmage on Dec. 6 and 7. We're expecting nearly 150 students from 12 teams to compete. We need adults to help judge the speech, interview, and essay competitions. Will you help us? Judges need to be at CDO from 4 - 9pm on Friday, Dec. 6. All judges receive complete training, and a delicious dinner (prepared by CDO's Culinary Arts students). It's a really great opportunity to see young people shine in a different setting and help them develop skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. If you have further questions, please contact Chris Yetman at cyetman@amphi.com or 696-5674. Thank you!

 

 
Orchestra's Winter Concert

Monday, December 9th  at 7pm

Fine Arts Auditorium, CDO HS

Music to be performed:Overture to Messiah by Handel;

March and Trepak from the Nutcracker Ballet by Tchaikovsky;

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Christmas Eve/Sarajevo; and more. 

Admission: Free and open to the public      
  
  
Girl Rising   

GIRL RISING IS A GO!

We have secured a screening for Girl Rising!  We needed 90 tickets to be reserved by November 25th and we have 150 tickets sold!! 

Currently there are just under 50 tickets left! 

NEW GOAL  =  Sell out the theater! 

The more tickets that are sold - the more money goes to the 10x10 Fund (the money is split evenly between the 7 nonprofit partners of Girl Rising).

For more information about the nonprofit organizations go to http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/30/world/iyw-girl-rising/index.html

Ticket - $10

$5.60 goes to AMC and Gathr

$4.40 goes to the 10x10 Fund

Eighty dollars will send a girl to school for a full year.  That includes tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door, so you will still need to purchase your tickets online http://gathr.us/screening/6219

 

 

  
Counseling News  

 

The CDO Counseling Department would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

A friendly reminder to seniors: As we enter the holiday season, we would like to remind you that your teachers and counselors are off the same days that you are. If you are in need of letters of recommendation, please plan accordingly so that they can be completed for you on time. Letters that are due on January 1, should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the end of the semester. Letters requested on the last day of the semester will not be able to be completed in time for a January 1 deadline as many teachers and counselors travel during the winter break and will not be able to access their computers and/or the internet for you.

 

Parents of seniors, mark your calendar...College Goal Sunday & Saturday TOO! is coming in February

College Goal Sunday & Saturday TOO! is a statewide initiative for students and their family to get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA, the critical first step in paying for college. College Goal Sunday & Saturday TOO will be held on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2014. Specific site and time information hasn't been released yet for the 2014 event, but as the event gets closer we will post specifics here or you can visit www.collegegoalsunday.com.

 

A note about 2nd semester schedule changes:

Although most CDO classes are year-long classes and schedule changes are not needed at the semester break, occasionally a student may require a change in his/her schedule at semester. If this is the case for your student, please have him/her visit the counselor prior to winter break to have the change processed. Students only have 5 days into 2nd semester to make any necessary changes and, due to the high volume of traffic in the counseling office at the start of the semester, it is best to make these changes prior to the break when possible and avoid the long lines that form after break.

 

Upcoming College Visits:

December 9, 9:30 am - Grand Canyon University

December 11, 9:00 am - Pima Community College

  

   
Dress Swap for Formal     
LADIES SWAP AND SHOP DRESS EVENT IS HERE! Counseling is holding a FREE Swap and Shop for ladies formal dresses. Come into counseling to donate a dress with a hanger or shop for a dress. Get a pass and come shop or donate when it's convenient for you!
  
CDO Turns 50!   
             

Mark your calendar--- Homecoming 2014 will mark the 50th Anniversary of CDO!  We are currently looking for alumni and people who want to plan the tailgate and luncheon. We are also accepting donations. 

 

If you are interested in helping in any way, please complete the brief form:

50th Volunteer Form 

 

Please take a few moments to complete a short survey regarding this event: http://surveymonkey.com/s/N3KZBB9

  

 

In This Issue
Academic Decathlon
Orchestra Concert
Girl Rising
Counseling News
Swap and Shop
CDO turns 50!

CDO's Winter Formal is Dec. 7th at the TCC from 8-12.

We started selling tickets on Nov 12th for $30, but the price goes up $5 each week with an additional $5 increase at the door (this week they will be $40)

Purchase your ticket in the Bookstore and make sure to bring your CDO ID. If you're planning to bring someone from another school, be sure to stop by the office and get a permission slip that must be filled out prior to purchasing your tickets. Tickets can be purchased before school and during both lunches.

Ticket prices pay for the facility, security, decorations, the DJ and there will be water and cookies/brownies at the dance.

             
       
  
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Amphi Homepage

 

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EZ pay for Cafeteria

 

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Parent Portal

 

Tax Credit Info

The next CDO REACH seminar topic is:

"Stress Management - A Brain-Based Approach"

Seminars will be held in the Lecture Hall, December 4th during the early out schedule.

Students will be sent a pass during the next two weeks.

The seminar will have two sessions and any grade level may attend either session.

  •  Session 1 - 2nd and 3rd periods
  •   Session 2 - 4th and 5th periods

 

 

  
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Site Council      

There are two student positions available for individuals interested in serving on CDO's Site Council.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Baker in the Principal's Office for an application.  Site Council meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. 

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 SAT Test Dates @ CDO

  
Test dates: 
December 7
January 25
March 8
May 3
  
To register go to
www.sat.collegeboard.org
for more information
 

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