CHS PFC eNewsletter

October 17, 2014

Dear Friends of the PFC:

A message from CALABASAS HIGH SCHOOL

Dear CHS Parents,

We have received information that a new App has surfaced that include posts from CJ Foss. I assure you that I am not posting on Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app. There are a number of articles regarding this site that you may want to read.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/yik-yak-the-next-social-media-trend-or-new-site-for-bullies/

My suggestion is that you talk with your child about the dangers of participating in anonymous communication. Not only is it hurtful to those referenced, it encourages bad behavior, and allows a forum for cowards.

Please find below some other links to websites that may help you assist your child in learning how to use today's interactive media intelligently and responsibly. Together we can help them understand how to use the tools for the obvious benefits without leaving a cyber footprint that might penalize them now or later or that harms other people now.

You are welcome to email or call me with your thoughts and concerns.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Foss
Principal

Links
·         CyberBullying Research Center http://cyberbullying.us/resources.php
·         Cyber content for parents, students and educators: www.netsmartz.org
·         Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use http://www.cyberbully.org
·         Stop Cyberbullying    http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
·         WiredSafety, the world's largest Internet safety, help and education resource    http://www.wiredsafety.org/
·         Teenangels, a cybersafety expert group    http://teenangels.org/
·         Text Message Etiquette     http://www.emilypost.com/home-and-family-life/133-college-and-beyond/391-text-messaging
·         Texting & Cell Phone Etiquette for Tweens    http://tweenparenting.about.com/od/tweenculture/qt/TextEtiquette.htm

EVENTS

Upcoming Events Oct 18 PSAT 8am at CHS Oct 22 9th Grade Counseling Meeting Oct 23 Theater Showcase for DTASC Festival
For more information on any of the above - please see articles below or visit the CHS Website

Save The Date Oct 28 CHS Media Center 7pm Learn the differences between ACT, SAT and new SAT Oct 30 CHS Marching Band will perform at the Home Football game Nov 4 Blood Drive Nov 6 Music Booster General Meeting 7pm in the Music room Nov 18-22 Fall Play "The Diviners" by Jim Leonard Jr.
For more information on any of the above - please see articles below or visit the CHS Website

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS TAKING THE PSAT ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH:

All students must be at CHS by 7:45am on Saturday October 18th for their testing room assignment which will be posted in front of the main office. All students MUST HAVE A PICTURE ID, two #2 pencils and a calculator (most students bring graphing calculator but any kind is acceptable). Students may also bring water and a snack for the short break. Cell phones must be completely turned off and put away for the entire test and MAY NOT be used as a calculator. The test is approximately 2.5 hours and should be over between 11:00am and 11:30am. THERE ARE NO WALK-INS FOR THE PSAT! Any questions please email Robin Lutsky at rlutsky@lvusd.org.

R.A.P. Wrap-Up

Big thank you to our speakers Stephanie Bien and Debra Sedley and to all who attended the 10-15 kick-off of R.A.P.

My next meeting will be a "Legal Panel" I will have members of the J-Team and Sheriff's station discussing teens, parents, and the law with a speaker from last summer's Sheriff's Heroin Workshop as a special guest...Hope you make time for this on 12-10-14.

PEER SUPPORT TEAM NEWS...

Dear Calabasas High School students and parents,

Students can always find Peer Support Counselors at FRIENDS in room H117, which is open every day at lunch. FRIENDS is a place, where students can relax, hang out with other students, meet new friends, and ask any questions students may have, so feel free to stop by.

Please make sure to visit our website at http://www.chscoyoteconnect.wix.com/chspeersupport and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peersupportchs

Sincerely,

The Calabasas High School Peer Support Team

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact calabasashighps@gmail.com

Save the date!

PRESENTATION ON ACT vs SAT vs NEW SAT:

Are you confused and bewildered by all those letters like ACT and SAT? Join us on Tuesday October 23rd at 7:00pm in the CHS Library for a complete explanation of the differences between ACT and SAT and the NEW SAT being introduced next fall. Susan Levenson of Kaplan Test Prep will bring us her years of expertise and experience in the various college entrance exams. This event is FREE for PFC Members and $20.00 for non-members but become a PFC member and you can come to this and other events for free. For more information please contact Robin Lutsky at rlutsky@lvusd.org.

CHS ACTIVITIES

October 23 - 7 pm Come see our students perform their scenes and monologues as they prepare to compete in the DTASC (Drama Teachers Association of Southern California) Festival the following Saturday.

November 18-22 Fall Play - "The Diviners" by Jim Leonard, Jr.

Jonathan Degann

For further information contact our Presidents:

Suzie Bevilacqua [suzieq1122@aol.com]

Andrea Menschel [amenschel@aol.com]

CHS MUSIC.......

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 30: Home Football game - come join the Marching Band in showing your spirit and supporting the CHS football team!

Nov. 6: Music Booster General Meeting (7pm in Music Room). All Music parents are welcome!

See's Candy sales will be coming soon! Check with your favorite Music student for dates and details for this very important Music fundraiser.

Other Music Program News:

For more news or other info regarding CHS Music, you can check out the website at:

CHS Music Boosters

If you have any questions about CHS Music Boosters, please contact: chsmusicbooster@hotmail.com

Thank you for your support of the CHS Music Program!

CHS DANCE PROGRAM....

CHS DANCE PROGRAM NOTES:

ATTENTION: ALL Dance Program Parents (Dance 1, Dance 2 and Dance Team)

Our next Dance Program Booster Meeting takes place NOVEMBER 17 at 6:30pm

in the library. Immediately followed by a Dance Team Parent Meeting 7:30pm

Hope to see you there!

Make sure you stay informed about what's happening with the CHS Dance Program,

Check the "CHSDance.com" website for updates and details on all Dance Events.

ATTN: ALL DANCERS - Special Dance Master Class

The CHS Dance Program will be holding a Master Class "WERK FOR WATER" on

November 1 from 2pm-3:30pm. All proceeds for this class will go toward our chosen Charity 2014 generosity.org to help meet the programs goal of building a well for this incredible organization. For more info email andijoe9191@sbcglobal.net.

This class is open to all dancers whether or not you are in the CHS Dance program

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
CHS WINTER DANCE CONCERT - December 4th & 5th

The CHS Dance Program will host their annual Winter Dance Concert in the Performing Arts Theater at 7pm. Both Dance II and Dance Team will perform.

Did you know? Over 700 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water.

Inspired by "Generosity.org," the CHS Dance Program will perform original works of art intended to encourage and empower others to get involved in the clean water crisis. Our goal is to raise enough money to fund an entire well for a 500 person community.

Food Trucks will be on site for dinner beginning 5pm-9pm

A Silent Auction will take place prior to the concert and raffle winners will be announced at intermission on Dec 5th. Tickets go on sale online November 3. (CHSdance.com)

Please come join the generosity movement while supporting the Arts and attend our 2014 Winter Dance Concert.

To donate toward the CHS Dance Programs generosity.org well CLICK HERE

COMING SOON: DANCE PROGRAM RAFFLE

It's almost time for our Dance Program Raffle!!

CHS Dancers will receive their raffle tickets October 20th and all 200+ dancers will begin selling. Don't miss out on these incredible prizes:

$750 Westfield Gift Card

$500 Restaurant Package

$500 Apple Gift Card

$400 (value) Go Pro Camera

$250 Calabasas Gift Card Package

Winners will be picked and announced at our Winter Dance Concert Dec 5th .

Special Thanks to our AMAZING Dance Program Sponsors:

CLICK HERE for full sponsor listing and to visit their websites.

Check the Program Website at www.CHSDance.com for more info.

Thanks for your support!
Sherri Boyle & Hali Pomerantz

President & Vice President, Dance Boosters

COLLEGE AND CAREER

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS...

This week's college visits:

10/20 @ Lunch: Colorado College and DePaul University

10/20 @ 3:00pm: University of Maryland

10/21 @ 7:50am: IDC Herzilya and Beloit College

10/21 @ Lunch: CSU Channel Island

10/21 @ 3:00pm: University of San Diego

10/22 @ 7:50am: Allegheny College

10/22 @ Lunch: Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Arts

10/22 @ 3:00pm: Evergreen State College

10/23 @ Lunch: University of Tulsa

10/23 @ 3:00pm: University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance

10/24 @ Lunch: Claremont McKenna College and Washington State University

Upcoming college visits are posted on the window of the College and Career Center, in Naviance and announced on daily announcements. You may also click HERE for a complete list of upcoming visits. Be sure to check every week, colleges are being added on a regular basis.

For further information please contact Robin Lutsky at rlutsky@lvusd.org.

9th Grade Counseling Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, October 22nd in the lecture hall for an informational meeting for 9th grade students and parents. We will be discussing the general four-year plan for high school, as well as other academic and extra-curricular material. We will also touch on general college information. These are group meetings that will repeat every hour. Please plan to arrive at the start of one of the meetings. The meetings will take place at 3:30, 4:30, and the last one will begin at 5:30.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Calabasas Counselors

Counselor Connect

Join us for a question and answer session with the CHS counselors. This is a meeting for parents only in order to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to stop by for any or all of the group meeting. Our next Counselor Connect session will be held November 6th from 11am-12pm in the Library/Media Center. We will be answering your questions in this drop-in, group counseling session.

We hope to see you there!

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Service Learning Opportunity

Friday, October 31st : Halloween Trunk or Treat event: need volunteers from 12p-6p Please fill out our volunteer application at www.ahccc.org , click on "other forms" and send it to me...

Robin Lutsky

College and Career Advisor

Calabasas High School

818-222-7177 x247

rlutsky@lvusd.org

The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is looking for volunteers!

Calabasas Classic:

This race is being held on Sunday, November 9th from 8a - 12p at City of Calabasas City Hall. This has three races - 5k, 10k and a 1mile fun run. We are looking for volunteers from 5a-2p. We don't have a volunteer registration form on the website yet, but they can go on there and check it out at www.calabasasclassicrun.com. In the meantime, they can fill out the attached volunteer application and send it directly to me.

Jenna Ferguson
Facility Coordinator
Banquets * Special Events
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas 91301
818-880-2993

Service Learning Opportunity

Walk on behalf of JDRF
(FORMERLY JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION)
November 15, 2014 at the Rose Bowl!
Fundraise for our CALABASAS "FRIENDS OF TYPE 1 ATHLETES" JDRF team. Visit our page:

http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/friendsoftype1athletes

This event is eligible for Community Service Learning hours. Development skills offered: Community Outreach, Fundraising, Social Networking and Marketing, and more!

Represent Calabasas. It's a great opportunity. Email friendsoftype1athletes@gmail.com for more information.

Walk registration 8:30 am/ Walk starts: 11am.

Walk is approximately 2 hours in length.

CHS FUNDRAISING EVENTS

CHS Girls Soccer Fundraiser

Lenora May

818 999 3070

lenoramay324@aol.com

THE BALLS IN YOUR COURT - CHS TENNIS TEAM

CHS Mixed Doubles Tournament Fundraiser

November 16, 2014 at CHS, check-in at 8 am. Match play 9 am to 5 pm.

Open to all - including students and adults! Deadline to Register : Nov 10

$50 per team entry fee - proceeds benefiting CHS Tennis Program

CHS AND RALPHS

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Ralphs Grocers has a community fundraiser open to all non-profit organizaions. CHS PFC is now registered to participate.

Please go to www.Ralphs.com and register your Rewards Card. Once you register your card, every time you use it for your purchases, Ralphs will donate a percentage to CHS. It's that easy.

Our Ralphs number is:

CALABASAS HIGH SCHOOL PFC NPO #94304.

Please register your card and help support the CHS PFC.

Thank you.

**CHS Fundraiser**

Yogurtland will give 10% off all yogurt purchases for the entire school year to all Calabasas High School Students who present their ASB cards. Yogurtland is located at 22635 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills.

CHS Fundraiser! Raise $$ for CHS!

Go to ConejoDeals.com or Click Here for more information.

Calabasas HS will also earn an additional $1 each time a

CHS supporter purchases a Conejo Deal.

HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION

Notes From the Health Clerk:

Next R.A.P. December 10th!

Joey Levin
Health Clerk, C.H.S.
(P) 818-222-7177 ext 223
(F) 818-223-8477
(e-m) jlevin@lvusd.org

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