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HOUGH HOWLER

PTSA NEWSLETTER 

Volume 6 Edition 28

January 21, 2016

IN THIS ISSUE
Important Dates
Link Hough Calendars to your Smartphone
 

Hough High PTSA has created Google Calendars that parents, teachers and students can print out in calendar view or sync with their smartphone calendarInformation to link the Hough High calendar to your smartphone:

*Hough High School Calendar  Calendar ID: houghhighptsa@gmail.com  Ical address:  click here 

*Hough Athletics - all sports calendars click hereFor instructions on how to sync calendars with your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, and IPod Touch) click here                       Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Academic Calendar 2015-2016

TONIGHT
PSAT/PLAN Night
Auditorium
Thursday, January 21
6:30 pm
Submitted by Michael Cobb
   
Please join us in the auditorium to understand and gain insight from your student's scores from the PSAT that the 10th and 11th graders took in October and the PLAN that the 10th graders took in October in order to prepare for future tests and college admissions.

*Student Services will post the PowerPoint presentation and a videotape of this meeting for those unable to join us.  Please watch the Student Services Website for this information to be posted within a few days.
TONIGHT
***LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!!***
CMS District 1 Town Meeting
Cornelius Town Hall
Thursday, January 21
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Submitted by PTSA Advocacy Chair, Lisa McMillan
 
CMS Board of Education District 1 Representative Rhonda Lennon asks all parents and community members to please plan to attend the D1 Town Meeting she is hosting on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30-8:00 pm at Cornelius Town Hall.   Key topics of interest include local school update, student assignment and superintendent search.  Input from D1 constituents is greatly needed!

District 1 representative Rhonda Lennon will provide an update on issues related to our schools.  North Learning Community, Zone Superintendent Dr. Matt Hayes will also be there to provide updates on programs and initiatives taking place in our schools.  Huntersville Commissioner Melinda Bates, will give a brief overview on recent activities of the Lake Norman Education Collaborative. Following the updates, participants will break up into small group sessions to discuss the ongoing student assignment review.
We hope that you can make plans to attend and participate.

Friday Basketball Games Moved to TONIGHT

Due to Friday Weather Forecast


The Friday basketball games against Hopewell have been moved to Thursday (January 21) at Hough.  JV girls start at 3:30 pm, JV boys 4:30 pm, varsity girls 6 pm, varsity boys 7:30 pm (approximate times.)  Carolina Panthers Theme!!!

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Group Internship Experience
Applications Due January 21
Submitted by Jeanette Culek
 
Students grades 10-12 are eligible to participate in a group internship experience. The dates vary and the group will meet 5-10 times in the spring at different locations throughout the Charlotte area. Interested students must contact Mrs. Culek for application details. Applications are due by January 21, 2016.
 
Placements include:
Health Science
Law
Engineering
Hospitality and Tourism
 
Please see the attached flyer.
Change in Hough Attendance Policy
Effective Thursday, January 21, 2016
Submitted by Principal Laura Rosenbach
 
Starting 2nd semester- we will be returning to our 10 day attendance policy.  Any student who misses more than 10 days of one class will be required to complete recovery.  Students who do not complete recovery will fail the course.
 
Students in A/B classes will start with second semester. Students in A/B classes who miss more than 10 days of class second semester will be required to complete recovery.
 
The school leadership team has approved this change in policy.  
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Second Semester Parking
Renew Online January 15-31
New Senior Applications Deadline Extension Until Friday
Submitted by LtC Ott Siebert and 1st Sgt James Raeford
 
2nd SEMESTER PARKING RENEWAL:
Everyone will have to re-register after 1st semester (No new application is required if all information remains current). After 1st Semester, we will review unexcused absences, tardiness, academic eligibility (>2.5 Cumulative) and school conduct (i.e. major infractions resulting in suspensions and other infractions as stated in policy). We will then re-register and issue a new sticker for all cars for 2nd semester (must pay $10 for renewal prior to receiving new sticker). Cars without the second semester sticker will be ticketed. If there is no change in your status, you will retain the same spot. Students may only park in their assigned parking spaces.

If you meet the RENEWAL requirements, you may pay the $10 renewal fee online. Online payment will be available from Jan 15 - Jan 31. You must ensure that you've met the GPA and other administrative requirements prior to submitting your payment since there are NO refunds.
You must pay the renewal fee prior to receiving your new sticker on the designated date and time near the student parking lot, next to the practice football field:

Seniors with a last name falling between A to L will report on Tues, February 9th, 2016 from 2:30-4 PM
Seniors with a last name falling between M to Z will report on Wed, February 10th, 2016 from 2:30-4 PM

 
***Update***SENIOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES (that have not applied at all this year):
 We are extending the submission period for New Senior Parking Applications until 2:30 pm this Friday, January 22.  If you are a senior and do not have parking privileges, and you meet all requirements, you may submit your parking application to the front office.  For more information and details, please visit the Hough HS Website, Parking Information pageClick here for new senior application.  Do not pay the $25 application fee until notified of approval!  NLT February 5, approved applications (student IDs) will be posted on the "Parking Information" website.
No School - Teacher Workday
Monday, January 25th
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Curriculum Night/PTSA General Meeting
Thursday, January 28
5:45 - 7:00 pm

 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 28 for 2nd Semester Curriculum Night from 5:45 PM -7:00 PM.  We will have brief PTSA meeting via video then it will be a "drop in" style for parents to move from class to class as they wish.

**Seniors--Don't Delay--Join the PTSA Today for Scholarship Competition Eligibility!**
PTSA Scholarship Application Available Now
Submitted by Kristen Coupal and Gina Mayes Harris
The Hough PTSA will award a total of $6,000 in college scholarships to eligible seniors based upon demonstrated community involvement and leadership. Students must be paid Hough PTSA members by Feb. 19th to compete. Please turn in PTSA membership forms along with $6 annual dues to a secretary in the front office for placement directly in the PTSA mailbox.
Additional scholarship eligibility requirements and competition applications are available here. Scholarships may be used at either a two or four year college of the recipient's choosing. Scholarship applications will be due to Lisa Estrada in Student Services by Wednesday, April 6th at 2:15 p.m. Local community leaders and scholarship committee members will select winners for recognition at the end-of-year Awards night in May.
*Need to confirm or check on the status of your membership?  Please send an email to the Membership Committee at houghptsamembership@gmail.com and we will get that information to you.   

PTSA Nominating Committee

Submitted by PTSA President, Amy Mory

 

Are you interested in serving on the Hough PTSA Nominating Committee?  This committee is responsible for soliciting the Hough PTSA membership to find persons interested in serving as an officer of the Hough PTSA for the school year 2016-2017.  The time commitment is minimal, with 1-2 in person meetings and email communication.  We need persons who are willing to actively seek out interested parties to fill these positions so that we can present a slate of officers at the May General PTSA Meeting.  We need at least two members of the Hough PTSA board and one non-board member  If you are interested in serving on the Hough PTSA Nominating Committee, please contact Hough PTSA President, Amy Mory at amy@techmor.com as soon as possible.  Thank you for your consideration.  

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February 1 Deadline for
Senior Recognition Ads
Submitted by Marcille Nance

  
Senior Parents:  This is your last chance to purchase your Senior Yearbook Recognition Ad for your student.  All senior ad payments and content must be turned in to the front office by Monday, February 1st if you have not completed your ad online. Checks should be made payable to Hough High School with Senior Ad on the memo line.  Please email houghyearbook@gmail.com or have your student see Ms. Nance in C219 if you have questions.

    
Business Ads are also due by Monday, February 1st so if you are interested in such, please email houghyearook@gmail.com or contact Ms. Nance as soon as possible.
Click here to order your yearbook now.  
Senior Dues
Due by Monday, February 1st to Attend Senior Picnic
Submitted by Jordan McArthur
 
Seniors -  This is a reminder that your Senior Dues must be paid by February 1st if you plan on attending the Senior Picnic on May 20th. The dues are $35 and include entry to the Senior Picnic, $10 off prom ticket, a tshirt, and various coupons.  Please go to the Hough Online School Payment to pay these dues.
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Tuesday at Tenders
Tuesday, February 2
4-9 pm
Submitted by PTSA Fundraising Vice President, Debbie Wood
 
The next Tenders Tuesday is Tuesday, February 2nd.  Tired of cooking and being stuck at home with the family?  Head to Tenders for a dinner out and support Hough at the same time.  Hough family night at Tenders is between 4-9pm. Tell them you are with Hough at check out and a portion of that night's proceeds will go back to the school.  Good for both dine in and take out!
 
Tenders Tuesday also means $10 Tenders gift cards will be on sale at school during all lunches on Tuesday February 2nd.  Stock up for the New Year.  Each $10 card is being sold for $7 each or the amazing deal of 3 for $20.
CMS 2017-2018 Student Assignment Review
League of Women Voters Discussion
North County Regional Library
Saturday, February 6
10:00 - 11:30 am
Submitted by PTSA Advocacy Co-Chair Lisa McMillan

Want to learn more about this issue? The League of Women Voters will host a discussion on "CMS Student Assignment: Guidelines & Opportunities - Some of the issues. Some of the answers", from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, Saturday, February 6, 2016  at the North County Regional Library

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) undergoes a student assignment review every six years.  You can access the CMS 2017-2018 Student Assignment review here.  We will do our best to keep you apprised of upcoming opportunities to engage in the discussion.
Band News
Submitted by Cristina Shaul

Please help support the Hough High School Band Program by attending our fundraising breakfast at Applebee's at 137 Norman Station Blvd. in Mooresville on Saturday, February 6 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Tickets are only $7 for a full pancake breakfast and all proceeds go to support the band. Seek out a member of the band program to purchase a ticket. Hope to see you there!          
~Seeking professionals who would like to share their career~
Hough's Third Annual Career Day
Submitted by Christopher Pennella
 
Hough's Third Annual Career Day
  
On March 9th, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, the FBLA and JROTC will be hosting Hough's 3rd Annual Career Day. Our search for business professionals is still in motion as we approach the date of the event. Professionals from all career paths are appreciated and we are hoping to get as many participants as possible. This year, in order to expand the event and bring something new to the table, we are widening our search to include representatives from international businesses - this would include professionals that are required to travel outside of the country as a part of their career. With your help, this Career Day could be our most successful yet. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the form at http://goo.gl/forms/gubdfgb2je or email christopher.pennella@gmail.com for more information.
  
Thank you,
Hough FBLA and JROTC
Hough World Languages Department Presents
International Week
March 21-24
Submitted by Airam Guiterrez-Hammond
 
Dear Hough Community,

Last year, the World Language Department initiated the idea of celebrating an International Week in our school. We held "Celebrate the World" as our theme and had fun decorating the cafeteria, hallways, and classrooms!

Around the school, there were cultural and global math project displays, gallery crawls;  collection of global web ads relevant to culture and languages; book displays with fiction and nonfiction that were focused on other countries; we fundraised international awareness t-shirts; we enjoyed a huge world map in upper C hallway where students indicated where they were from/have been/or would like to visit;  we painted the big rock outside  with international themes....and...you name it!  It was a fantastic first International Awareness Week!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND SUPPORTED THE WORLD LANGUAGE INITIATIVE!

This year our theme is EMPATHY and our colors are ORANGE and WHITE.
 
International week will be celebrated March 21 until March 24 this year! 
 
Visit www.startempathy.org for more information. There is no better time to bring empathy to our classrooms. Please take a moment to watch the Start Empathy Video and learn new ways to embrace empathy in your everyday classroom connections.  It is our hope that you can support our International Week 2015-2016.
Here's our International Week 2015-2016 Overview. Feel free to connect your international celebrations with any of our suggested ideas.
  
Sincerely,
The World Language Department
December 16 2015

Save the Date
William A Hough Prom
A Stroll Through Central Park
The Ritz-Carlton's Urban Garden
Saturday, April 23
8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Submitted by Marcille Nance

The William A. Hough High School Prom will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at the The Ritz-Carlton's Urban Garden.  Tickets will be $60 and will go on sale beginning Monday, February 29th. Sales will end Friday, April 1st.  Please refer to our school Prom website for prom info and dress code requirements.  Ladies -- please refer to the dress code before purchasing your dress.
Husky Fund Donation Levels
Submitted by PTSA VP Fundraising, Debbie Wood
 
Thank you to all the families who have given so generously to the Husky Fund Campaign.  Every donation counts! The following is a list of names of those who have given at each donation level.  This list will be updated throughout the school year as names are added.  Your support will help the PTSA provide enhanced programming and educational support to all students.   Thank you again!
 
 
Please click here for the Husky Donation Form and return in an envelope to the front office. Attention PTSA Fundraising. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Wood, VP Fundraising at debbiewood1@roadrunner.comThank you for supporting the Hough High PTSA! 
Be a Hough PTSA Corporate Sponsor
Submitted by PTSA VP of Fundraising, Debbie Wood

 Is your family business or employer looking for a way to make a tax deductible contribution?
Help the staff and students of Hough go beyond great by making a corporate donation to the Hough PTSA. The Hough PTSA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. 
 All donations will be 100% tax deductible!
 
Here is a link to our corporate sponsor form for your consideration.
Contact information is on the form.
 

Counselors Corner
 
Coming soon...registration information for 2016-2017!!!

 

Seniors, are you looking for $ for College?  Mrs. Catchpole (Scholarship Chairperson), would like you to join HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS!! To receive messages via text, text @wahscholar to 81010.  You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, "unsubscribe@wahscholar'.  Trouble using 81010?  Try texting @wahscholar to (704) 817-2336 instead.

 
Attention All Hough Students and Families:  Please visit the Student Services Website often to provide students and families with important information regarding programs we offer, college planning, scholarship opportunities and other extremely useful information pertinent to high school.  We continue to update the site through the school year so we encourage you to bookmark it and visit often.  We also encourage you to follow our Twitter @HoughGuidance.  
Junior Rings and Senior Graduation Orders

If you wish to place Herff Jones orders for a Junior Class Ring and Senior Graduation (caps and gowns, graduation announcements and senior memorabilia), there may be extra packets in the main office and student services.  Seniors can order on line at: highschool.herffjones.com, mail in their order form, order by phone to their (704)531 0015. Questions?  Call Herff Jones at 704-531-0015 or see website at www.hjcharlotte.com.

Chorus News

Submitted by Heidi Hickox
 

Watch our website for future days for Krispy Kreme order dates.  Pre-order in the chorus room or online via the chorus webpage, houghsingers.org, OR just have your $ ready same day. This is a great way to indulge in some yummy Krispy Kreme and support our singers at the same time! Pick up your order afterschool the next Friday in the chorus room or visit our table in the lobby.
  
Stay tuned to other upcoming Chorus news and events via our webpage: www.houghsingers.org 


Click on the picture on the left to go to our website.

Spirit Store Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

During Lunch

Submitted by Bridgette Ashbrook
 

Stock up on some Huskies Spirit Apparel to keep you warm!  Remember that the Spirit Store is open every Tuesday and Thursday during lunches 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Afternoon Announcements Texted to your Phone

Submitted by Vickie Waddell

         
droid_smartphone.jpg Would you like to receive a text with the daily afternoon announcements?  If you and your student would like to receive these, please join our "remind."  Text @vwadd to 81010.  These are sent out after 2 pm Monday through Friday (if there is new information to communicate.)
Do you like us (on Facebook) yet?
Submitted by PTSA Facebook Chair Amy Hallman
 
The Hough PTSA has its own Facebook page now as an additional parent resource for the latest Husky news. If you haven't "liked" us yet, please visit here and like the page to see positive, quick, and remindful posts about anything Hough!
 
If you're already on Facebook, you'll need to search by typing in the entire page name: William A Hough High School PTSA (otherwise, you may get the wrong page).  Questions? Contact Amy Hallman at atmhallman@gmail.com.

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Senior and Senior Parents - Mark your Calendars!!

William Amos Hough High School Graduation 2016

 

End of Year Graduation 2016
 

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Bojangles' Coliseum
12:00 pm 

**As soon as we know further details such as the date of the mandatory rehearsal (usually a week or two prior) we will notify you via the Howler.  Please make sure that all of your friends are on the Howler distribution list.
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Mid Year Graduation 2016
 
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Bojangles' Coliseum
7:30 pm
 
Hough Graduation 2016 Website - Watch for the latest news!!!

Harris Teeter
 
Thank you to all of the Hough families, friends, and staff who have registered their VIC cards. If you haven't registered you can still do so. It's not too late!
 
 
  • Email me (debbiewood1@roadrunner.com) your name, VIC account # and/phone number and I can link it for you.
  • Tell the cashier at checkout you are with William A Hough High School PTSA and the cashier can link for you.
  • Go to the Harris Teeter website and relink your card yourself at Harris Teeter Together in Education 
 You can also link several schools or clubs at one time.  For example, if the JORTC is linked or the middle school or elementary school, you can link the PTSA as well. 
 
PTSA # 8376
Husky Athletic Club # 8348
Band # 8414                 JROTC # 8368           Chorus # 2072
Rugby # 2685             Orchestra # 3191         Theatre # 3475
 
 You can link up to 5 organizations/schools (funds will be divided equally).
Publix Partners
We are excited to announce Hough has started a partnership with Publix grocery stores. Publix Partner cards were distributed to students earlier this school year. All you have to do is show the cashier your card at the BEGINNING of your transaction when checking out and the cashier will scan it for you. For every $37,500 Hough supporters spend at Publix we can earn up to $250 per quarter. If we don't meet the $37,500 in a quarter the tally will run into the next quarter. This is an easy school rewards program that involves no cost on your part. Just be sure to present your card at the BEGINNING of the check out!
Link your Target Red Card to Hough 
*This program runs year-round so you do not need to re-link yearly*
Target 
Hough is linked to Target's Together in Education program!  Enroll today and Target will donate a percentage of each REDcard purchase you make to our school!(Only one school can be selected.)  Call 1-800-316-6142, visit Target.com/tcoe or an in-store kiosk to sign up and designate Hough as your school today! No need to re-link each year!  This program is ending 5/14/16, so let's see how much we can accrue by then!
 
  Hough Social Media
Check us out on Twitter!
 
Twitter Accounts that all Hough Students/Parents/Staff should follow
@CMS_WAHoughHS (Hough administration)
@HoughHighNews (Hough High News - student leadership)
 @HoughAthletics (Hough HS Athletics)
@ClubHusky (Husky Athletics Club)
@HuskyAthleticClub (Husky Athletic Club)
@HoughGuidance (Student Services aka Guidance)
@HoughCareers (Hough Careers office)
 @CharMeckSchools (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools)
  
Hough Departments
@HoughHSBand (Bands)
@HoughOrchestra (Orchestra)
@WAHoughSingers (Chorus)
@HoughMarketing (Marketing)
@HuskiesHough (Hough High JROTC)
@HoughTheatre (Hough Theatre)
 
Hough Clubs/Organizations
@houghDECA (DECA)
@HoughHighNHS (Hough High NHS - National Honor Society)
@HoughMath (Hough Mu Alpha Theta - National Math Honor Society)
@HoughHistory (Hough Rho Kappa - National History Honor Society)
@HHS_worldclub (Hough International Club)
@HoughHistory (Hough Rho Kappa - National History Honor Society)
@pinpointhough (Pinpoint-Hough - online student newspaper)
@houghjadvisory (Junior Advisory)
@SophAdvis (Sophomore Advisory)
@HoughYearbook (Hough Yearbook)
@HoughMarketing (Hough Marketing)
@HoughHeARTClub (Hough HeART Club)
@FBLAHough (FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America)
  
Hough Athletic Teams
@Hough_Cheer (cheer)
@HoughSoccer (soccer)
@HoughFB (football)
@HoughRunners (cross country, indoor track & outdoor track)
@swimcoachtim (Waterdog - swimming)
@houghwrestling (wrestling)
@houghbaseball (baseball)
@HoughRugby (club rugby)
 
If you would like your sports team or Hough organization listed, please send an email to  LPetry@mindspring.com.
Earn while your children learn!
Substitute cafeteria workers needed in North area CMS schools
Submitted by Hough Cafeteria Manager Jennifer Maskulyak  
 
Apply at Jennifer's Temps,1973 J.N. Pease Place - Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28262
Hours: M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm P: 704-510-1556  F: 704-510-2053 E: jobs@jennifertemps.com

William A. Hough High School Alma Mater

 

We hail thee Alma Mater

our voices let us raise.
Alma MaterAlma Mater 
With Husky pride and honor
we sing now full of praise.
To remember lasting moments
our friendships never will fade.
Hough High, march on forever
victorious all our days. 
 
Want to print a copy and share with your friends to help you sing?
Click hereCome on Hough, let's start a new tradition and show our school spirit after Hough sporting events.  Please watch the video to learn the Alma Mater.  

Hough Howler Submissions

Next Deadline:  Monday,February 1 Noon

 Deadlines and Requirements for Articles This Year 

The Hough Howler is the electronic newsletter compiled by the Hough PTSA that communicates the most current Hough High School News and and information.  We encourage all Hough staff members, booster clubs and Hough student clubs to provide us information to publicize to the over 2600 Howler e-mail subscribers in the Hough community.  Articles must be specific to Hough, Hough PTSA, Husky Athletic Club, other Hough booster clubs/student clubs or organizations or CMS specific/principal approved. 

 

Deadlines:  During the school year, there are two deadlines a month for articles - the 1st and 15th of each month at NOON.  During the summer months, the Howler has less frequent deadlines.  Please pay attention to these deadlines as sometimes that date is on a weekend or during a holiday.  If there is something urgent that needs to go out, the Howler will be distributed on a more frequent basis at the Editor's discretion. The Howler may be distributed within a few days past the deadline, so please submit your articles on time, or even better, early!  It is best to publicize events with dates that take place at least a week past the deadline.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Requirements for submssions:  Articles should be typed in Arial 11 font; if you want a picture included, please indicate placement within text and submit a separate jpg file.  If you want to link to a document or flyer, please send fllyer or document as a pdf file.  If you want it as an image in the article, please send as a jpg file.  If including a picture, please indicate names of those in picture (left to right.) (unless it is a huge group) and identify who is providing the picture.  If no identification is provided, we will identify the name of person providing the submission.  Editor reserves the right to edit or decline articles not meeting the abovementioned criteria.

  

Future 2015-2016 Howler Deadlines:   

(2016) February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, April 1, April 15, May 1, May 15, June 1

(Summer) July 1 

 

Submit articles to Linda Petry, Hough Howler Editor at LPetry@mindspring.com.

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School telephone number:  980-344-0514