May 6, 2015


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Proud Rhinos coming atcha!
Come honor our best and brightest
The CVHS PTO would like to invite all CVHS students, faculty, staff and family members to come join us as we honor ourstudents' accomplishments at the annual Rhino Awards Banquet at the school, starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18.

Dinner tickets are $17 in advance and $22 at the door. A dinner ticket is not required to attend, but is required if you want to partake of the fabulous banquet we have lined up for the evening. Among the highlights of the yearly dinner is the parade of seniors, who will be announcing their college choices. However, the awards are not only for seniors, as there are many honors to dole out among all grade levels.

Even if your student doesn't anticipate an award, the evening is about so much more than that. It's a catered event with great food, a final opportunity to mingle with parents and teachers and a good chance to hear about the many wonderful colleges CVHS alumni attend. It's set to be a celebration of All Things Rhino and Wonderful, and we hope to see you there.

To purchase a ticket, go to vanguardian.org.
Dinner Theatre Saturday
Last showings of 'Therese Raquin' also this weekend

The Carnegie Vanguard Theatre Department is having their annual dinner show "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

This musical is a great way to gather together our community to celebrate the end of the school year.

This family friendly show revolves around an audience interactive spelling bee paired with a five star Italian style meal. Tickets are only $30 pre-sale.

The department is also having their last showings of "Therese Raquin" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9. It is a breathtaking show of heart-breaking twists and suspenseful moments. Tickets are $10 pre-sale.

For any questions about the show or buying tickets please contact cvhstheatre@yahoo.com.


 

Art Exhibit Mixer
Special Guest, CVHS Principal Mr. Moss

Enjoy lovely spring weather by joining Marsha & John Szuhay and Andréa & Chris Ehlers as they host an art exhibition at an Art Gallery in Gallery Row (near Kirby and Richmond) for 30 CVHS supporters from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

 

At just $60 a ticket, this would make a lovely Mother's Day present. Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts along with special guest Mr. Moss and 30 of your fellow CVHS supporters.

 

For more information or to sign up, visit vanguardian.org/2014-online-auction-items. 

 

Remaining PTO lunch days

Since May is chock-a-block full of test and early dismissal days, the PTO will be selling lunches in the cafeteria only four times this month.

The dates will be:
  • Thursday, May 7
  • Friday May 15
  • Tuesday, May 19, and
  • Thursday, May 21

We have enjoyed seeing all of you at lunch throughout the school year. Good luck these last few weeks & have a wonderful summer!

 

Seniors bringing it all home
May schedule a little different for our soon-to-be grads

After putting in their time for four years, the Class of 2015, the final class to have attended classes at the old Scott Street location (how is that even possible?!?), have a different schedule this month than everyone else.

The seniors' final month as active Carnegie Vanguard students (not their final month as Rhinos, though, because once a Rhino, always a Rhino) begins with an approved late arrival, at 11:30 a.m. this Friday, May 8. And here is the remaining schedule:
  • May 15: 12:45-3:30 p.m. Bus to Kingdom Builders Hall and back for graduation rehearsal.
  • May 18: 6-8 p.m. Spring Awards Banquet
  • May 19: Fifth period final exams
  • May 20: Sixth period final exams
  • May 21: Seventh period final exams
  • May 22: First and second period final exams
  • May 27: Senior trip to Kemah Boardwalk
  • May 28: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Senior panoramic picture and senior breakfast
  • May 29: Be at Kingdom Builders Hall, 6011 West Orem, by 6 p.m. Graduation begins at 7 p.m. This is Friday evening and you will be traveling to southwest Houston. ALLOW FOR TRAFFIC!

As for graduation, all seniors should have received the following information on a form to be signed by parents and returned to Ms. Chapman's office. If you haven't done this, now is the time to do so.

All visitors will be scanned by security prior to entrance t the facility. Graduation gowns should be ironed in advance and draped across the seniors' arms when they arrive. No parents or visitors will be allowed in the line-up area. Balloons, flowers and air horns are not allowed in the venue.

As for dress code, hair must be neatly groomed without accessories. Graduation caps must rest on the top of the head with the "V" of the cap on the forehead. No tennis shoes or sandals will be allowed. Also, there will be no sunglasses, cameras, purses, necklaces, chains or other accessories outside the gown. Phones MUST BE powered off.

Senior men should wear dark shoes, dark socks, dark slacks, dress shirts and ties.

Senior women should wear appropriate shoes and dresses of appropriate length, but not extending beyond the graduation robe.

It is against HISD rules to throw graduation caps. (If you don't like this one, take it up with the district.) Inappropriate behavior on stage, on the floor or in line will be dealt with by removal from the building.

No senior will be allowed to march if she or he has not passed all STAAR and course requirements or if there are any asterisks associated with attendance. Now is the time to take care of that.

For more information or questions, contact the office at 713-732-3694.

Other PTO news

The final teacher and staff appreciation breakfast is set for 7:15-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20. We're happy if you can drop off a dish or help with setup or cleanup. All are welcome to stay and visit with teachers and staff.

Note: please do not bring any dishes or utensils that you want returned unless you plan to stay through the breakfast. We have plenty of serving utensils.

To sign up to help and/or bring a dish, click here.

Also, the 2014-15 Online Directory will be shut down May 15 so we can set it up for the 2015-16 school year.  A printed version of the student directory has been distributed to all families who listed their students in the directory. Even though you missed the printing, you can STILL get your student in the directory for online access. Please click this link here to enter your student.

This year the PTO opened up online access to the directory. All parents who have an email in the directory should have received an email with links to setup an account for access both via computers and mobile devices. If you did not receive the email and wish to gain online access, please send an email to directory@cvhspto.org to resolve this issue.
Time to prettify
Grounds Work Day coming up

Celebrate the end of AP testing and enjoy being outside with friends before finals get started at the CVHS Grounds Work Day from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 16. All rhinos who love to garden (or who just don't know they love it yet) can meet at Carnegie to help with weeding, tree trimming, fertilizing, general cleanup and preparation for the coming summer.

 

Please bring your favorite gardening gloves, ladders, pruning tools and buckets (if you have them, and if not, hey, we all share around here).

 

For more information, or to sign up, click on this link here.

 

Yearbook news

Yearbooksare no longer available online through Balfour.com. Please bring your check made out to Carnegie Vanguard High School or cash to Ms. Paget in the library. Price is $65 but will be $75 after May 1st. Yearbooks will be distributed on May 15th. E-mail apaget@houstonisd.org to see if you have already purchased a book.

 


Carnegie Champions
Darshan and Madhavi Anandu
The Apthorpe/Ford Family
Kathy Bailey
Bonnie Bartel and Seiichi Matsuda
Sarah and Eric Bittner
The Boutros Family
Joe and Claudia Cash
Stone Chen and Family
Steven Craig and Janet Kohlhase
The Del Tatto Family
Marguerite and Paul Dunn
Kevin and Barbara Finkel
Theresa Gregory and Martin Hajovsky
Sean and Lisa Herring
Aaron Tinh Hong
Kilby Hoskins and Paolo Pissaro
Katie and Patrick Hwu
Amanda Mignon Jarolimek
Mary Lawler and Peter Kelly
Joan and Deepak Khosla
Finn McCarthy
Suhas and Rajashree Mondkar
Ann Marie and Karl Pierce
Cliona Rooney
The Samuels Foundation
The Singh Family
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Spike
Gael Williams

Principal's Circle
Laurel Agris and Steve Cole
Manousha Aresteh
Robert Blome and Pamela Lemoine
Christy Craig
Chuck, Surly, and Susie
Jennifer and Mark Greenberg
Laurie and Paul Hardwick
Mihaela Ivan
Rohit Kawathekar
Andy and Maria Keene
Sonu and Walter Keneally
Ed and Paulina Lipets
Geoff Lore's Family
The Lutz Family
Goroh and JoAnn Numata
The Odegard Family
Cindy and Ronald Parris
Lara and Jim Powers
Yagut Retondo
Paul Revilla and Laura Dew
Lisa and Greg Rossmiller and Family
Joyce and Steve Sandweiss
The Stoneburner Family
Jim and Lou Ann Taylor
Timmins-Vollmers Family
Diana Van Ek
The Family of Michael Yang

Courtyard Cadre
Barry and Heidi Battle
Faride Certuche, DDS PA
Thu Hang Dao-Jeanjean
The Eaker-Potter Family
Chris and Andrea Ehlers
Melinda Elder
Zach V. Farmer
Roger and Lynne Goddard
Julie and Robert Goodfriend
Claudia Hernandez
Yoginder Kak
Dushyant Kansara
Thomas A. Laucius & Associates
Kent Maulsby and Stephanie Pedigo
Susan Moreno and Warren Davis
Colleen Morris
Kevin and Francine O'Connell
Adolfo and Idalia Perez, Parents of John and Steven Perez
Alexei Savitski
Carolyn and Clarke Smith
Carol Tosh
Nancy Sanchez-Vaca and Enrique Vaca
Arnold and Maribel Villarreal and Family
Jyron and Dolores Walls
Andrew Williams
Mary Beth and Dave Yard
Tom and Tony Zhang

Balcony Bunch
Yenny Andayani and Teguh Oentoro
The Argudin Family
Erin Shaw Brau
Elaine Britt
Karan Ciotti
Lisa Crispin
Elisa and Peter Dreghorn
Michelle Introlligator
Sujata Krishna and Giridhar Kalamangalam
The Laird Family
The Levine Family
Betsy and Marc Levinson
Mark and Peggy Rhoads
Renu Roy
Alice Savage
Susanne Savely and Christina van Hal
Angela and Rodger Standridge
Maria Yu

Green Roof Gang
Anonymous
Partha and Arpita Chatterjee
Wen Chen
Wendy and Rod Evans
Daisy Franco
Jessica Jin
Hunsche Family
Ricardo Montemayor
Charlotte Mueller
The Nadel Family
Erik Oberlin
Angelica Rivera
Martha Rodriguez
Bay Rummel
Luz Marie Sarmietno
Susanne Savely
Poyyapakkam Srivaths
Xiaoli Sun
Elizabeth Vincent
Karen and Brock Wagner
Diana Wolfe
Upcoming Events
 

May 8 
Senior late arrival at 11:30 a.m.

May 9 
Art Exhibit Mixer

Through May 15 
AP (and STAAR) exams

May 16 
Grounds Work Day

May 18
Dell laptops picked up at school
Awards banquet, 6 p.m.

May 20
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast

May 22-28
Final exams. Early dismissal each day at 1:30 p.m.

May 25
Memorial Day holiday

May 28
Last day of school

May 29
Graduation, 7 p.m.