Wed 1/20 - STUGO Blood Drive, North Gym Mon 1/25 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting, MPR 6pm Thurs 1/28 - Gallery Opening, Noble Street Gallery, 6pm Thurs 1/28 - Comedy Sportz, Little Theatre, 7pm Sat 1/30 - Band, Choir, Orchestra Regional Festival, U of AZ Wed 2/3 - Mandatory Band Informational Meeting, 6pm Band Room Thurs 2/18 - 3 on 3 Basketball Shootout, 6:30pm, Gym Wed 3/2 - Mandatory Band Informational Meeting, 6pm Band Room Tues 3/8 - Feeder School Band Concert, Thurs 3/10 - Band Festival Preview Concert, Wed 4/6 - Mandatory Band Informational Meeting, 6pm Band Room Thurs 4/7- Sat 4/9 - Band Spring Tour, Anaheim CA Fri 5/6 - Band Spring Concert
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of January 18, 2016
Pre-registration is just around the corner!
Counselors will begin visiting 9-11 graders in their English classes the first week of February to talk about course selection for the 2016-17 school year. Please begin talking with your student about the classes he/she should be taking next year. If you or your student has any questions, please encourage your student to make an appointment to meet with his/her counselor. Parents are always welcome at these meetings as well.
Important Financial Aid Information for Parents of Seniors:
It's time to complete your FAFSA!
College Goal FAFSA (previously College Goal Sunday) provides information and FREE professional assistance to students and families seeking college financial aid. High school seniors who are planning to enter college this year can get free help to complete the FAFSA, which is the first critical step in applying for financial aid. College Goal FAFSA will be held on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. For locations and information regarding what to bring with you, please visit their website at www.collegegoal.az.gov/college-goal-fafsa.
When going online to complete the FAFSA, please ensure that you are on the correct site: www.fafsa.ed.gov (sites like fafsa.com and fafsa.org are not the official site and they will charge you to complete the form; please remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for Free!). Please also remember that the deadline for filing your FAFSA (and your U of A or ASU application) in order to be considered for the Arizona Assurance (U of A) or the Obama Scholars (ASU) program is March 1. Students who file their FAFSA, or complete their application, after this deadline will not be considered for either of these programs.
JTED Opportunities!
Students, have you thought about what career you want to pursue or what you'll major in at college? Why not get a head start next school year at JTED! You can take classes after school that give you elective credit at CDO toward your diploma and credit at Pima college! The best news is that JTED classes are FREE.
Programs available include:
- Cosmetology
- Fire Sciences
- Vet Assistant
- 3D Game Design
- Precision Manufacturing
- Agriscience
- Auto Mechanics (available at CDO)
- Diesel Mechanics
- Aviation Technology
- Culinary Arts (available at CDO)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Early Childhood Ed (available at CDO)
- Electrical Power Transmission Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Graphic Communications
- Healthcare Foundations
- Heavy Equipment/Site Construction
- Industrial Technology
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety and Security
- Medical Assistant
- Physical Therapy aide
- Precision Manufacturing
Pima County JTED will begin accepting online applications January 11th for their 2016-17 central campus programs. To check out all of the program options and if they are a good fit, please attend the JTED Program Showcase on Saturday, January 23 from 10:00-11:30 am or 12:30-2:00 pm at the Master Pieces campus (2855 W. Master Pieces Drive). You may receive additional information by talking with Mrs. Cota in counseling, or visiting the JTED website at www.pimajted.org. Scholarship Spotlight: The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application is available at www.jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 3,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application is February 15, 2016 by 5:00 pm ET.To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: - Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
- Show leadership potential
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service
- Present evidence of financial need
- Be a United States citizen
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the Math and Critical Reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship
Upcoming College Visits: January
Carrington College Thursday, January 21, 10:00 am
The Art Institutes Monday, January 25, 10:30 am
February
University of Arizona Monday, February 1, 9:30 am
Grand Canyon University Tuesday, February 9, 9:00 am
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PARENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT
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Dear CDO Parent Community,
Less than 10 parents attended our Parent Seminar on Student Internet Safety and Social Media last week.
Due to this reason we will not be offering the other parent seminars mentioned in our survey from the beginning of the year.
In addition, we have not received donations to cover the costs of our weekly email communication program annual fee. For next year, we are considering changing our communication plan to provide information on our website only.
For those parents that value the weekly email, please consider a donation to CDO Parent Org so that we can cover our newsletter costs. If every family that reads our weekly email donated, we could cover all of our costs for our newsletter annual fee and staff appreciation events throughout the year. Please drop off a donation to the office for CDO Parent Org or use our donate button below. We will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation.
Thanks
CDO Parent Organization
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KUDOS CDO STUDENT - REBECCA SHANKS
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 - CDO Student & Girls Scout Aids in Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica - (SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - January 14, 2016): Rebecca Shanks, a 15-year-old Girl Scout from the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Council, completed Outward Bound Costa Rica's Sea Turtle Retreat Destination. On this 10-day course, she volunteered in Costa Rica in conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles and pushed her limits with unique adventure activities in the outdoors. "Outward Bound was an exciting way to experience the beauty and culture of the inexplicably awe-inspiring country [of Costa Rica]," said Rebecca. On the shores of Playa Ostional, a beach on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast in the Guanacaste Region, Rebeccaand her fellow Girl Scouts participated in a multi-day service project focused on protecting the sea turtle population. Ostional is one of the world's most important nesting sites for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. During their time in the area the group got the rare opportunity to witness an arribada, the mass nesting of hundreds of sea turtles as they lay their eggs. Rebecca and her group also gave back to the local community by painting a community center. The group learned about Costa Rican culture first hand while practicing their Spanish and playing soccer with children and families in the region. After returning to Outward Bound's rainforest base in Costa Rica, the group stepped out of their comfort zone on a rainforest hike and toured nearby volcano Irazu and historic sites in Cartago. To finish up their adventure, the group ziplined through jungle canopies and visited the vibrant artisan market of San Jose. "Outward Bound Costa Rica's programs, like the one Rebecca participated in, create environments that allow for personal and leadership development through challenges, group effort and cross-cultural understanding," said Jim Rowe, Executive Director of Outward Bound Costa Rica. Since 2006, Outward Bound Costa Rica has been partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA to offer unique and exciting Girl Scouts Destinations trips in Costa Rica and Panama. These trips provide young girls the opportunity to see the world, meet fellow Girl Scouts from across the nation and challenge themselves through adventure in unfamiliar settings. About Outward Bound Costa Rica - Founded in 1991, Outward Bound Costa Rica inspires leadership, compassion, and responsibility through adventure-based wilderness experiences. Activities include backpacking, rafting, kayaking, surfing, rappelling, and scuba diving as well as cultural experiences such as homestays with local families. For more information, visit www.outwardboundcostarica.org. ### Media Contact: Lauren Salisbury |
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STUDENT INFORMATION
MODEL UN MEMBERS,
Please remember to bring money to Mrs. Erickson in T-24 by January 20. The fee is $45.00 for the U of A Conference. Cash, checks or tax credit donations are accepted. Thank you!
SENIOR SHIRTS ARE IN!
If you ordered a senior shirt you can pick it up in the Dome during
4th period.
SENIORS:
Big Picture / Stadium Picture order information is available in the office, library, and counseling if you are interested. This is order information for the senior class stadium picture.
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ORO VALLEY YOUTH LACROSSE
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THANK YOU CDO FAMILIES FOR USING AMAZON SMILE
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Canyon Del Oro Parent Organization. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0763723 and support us every time you shop. WE RECEIVED OUR FIRST DONATION FROM PEOPLE PURCHASING AT AMAZONSMILE. |
PROJECT GRAD GOLF TOURNAMENT
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CDO ANNOUNCEMENTS
DRESS CODE
- HEY DORADOS! This is a reminder that the dress code is still in effect. Ladies, your tops must have straps on the shoulders, no showing or exposed undergarments and your midriff, front and back, must be covered. Open or exposed backs on shirts are not allowed, either. Gentlemen, same for you: no exposed undergarments, no tank tops where the armpit hole extends to the waist, no exposed midriff and no images or language on shirts that violate the dress code. Dress code violators will be directed to Mrs. Henkel in Counseling where they will exchange their top for a CDO t-shirt. Keep it classy CDO.
STUDENT IDs
- A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT IDs: IDs must be worn and displayed while on campus by all students. Around the neck or on the bag facing front is perfectly acceptable. In the pocket or out of site is unacceptable - students must have it on and showing. If you don't have it on or showing in front you will most likely receive a lunch detention. Thanks for your thoughtful cooperation.
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Parent & Student Portals
The Parent Portal and Student Portal are excellent resources for families to monitor academic progress. Previously established Parent Portal and Student Portal accounts should still be active from last year. If you need to set up a new Parent or Student Portal account or if you are having difficulty with your current account, please contact Patsy Valencia at pvalenci@amphi.com for help.
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Purchase Legacy Bricks
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CDO Silent Witness Hot Line
696-5564
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Website
Officer Beauchamp:
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Officer Brown:
tbrown@amphi.com
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