WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 15-18
Wednesday
Lunch ~ Farmer Boys ~ 12:35 p.m.
Thursday-Chapel Schedule
Chapel ~ 12:10 p.m.
Lunch ~ 12:40 p.m.
Friday
Lunch ~ 12:35 p.m.
JOURNALISM FIELD TRIP
The National Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association is hosting their national journalism convention in San Francisco April 24-28, 2013. The leadership of the NSPA/JEA has also asked The Feather Online to present a few sessions during the convention; they are encouraging us to share our expertise from our online experience in podcasting and our online system. The convention is a great way to improve your ability in journalism. The trip costs around $370 and $200 of it must be paid by the end of this week. See Greg Stobbe for more details.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL
A completed Athletic Release Packet, including a physical, must be on file in the Athletic Office for HS Softball. Please see the Athletic Office with questions. HS softball will now practice only on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of January, until more players can come out.
NOTS TICKETS
NOTS tickets go on sale Jan. 22, for $50 and the price will not change. NOTS will be held on Feb. 16.
CSF APPLICATIONS
All high high students interested in CSF for this semester may pick up applications from advisor Molly Sargent in Room 621. Requirements are on the application; grades are based on this past semester. Applications are due back to Sargent or the office by 3:05 on Jan. 23. Members first semester MUST reapply. First meeting will be the same day and will concern a college trip for sophomores and juniors.
ASVAB TEST
For All Students: We will be hosting the annual ASVAB test on Jan. 23 from 8-11 a.m. in the MPR. This test is FREE and available to all students who are interested in finding out their INTEREST CODE which uses their skills and interests to determine which careers may be a good fit for them. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Sign up with secretary Vickie Belmont in the downstairs office if you are interested.
SENIORS AND PARENTS
Michelle Warkentin will be leading a FAFSA Workshop for senior students and their parents, Feb. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Rm. 624. This will be an informative meeting with instructions on how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Filling out the FAFSA is necessary in order to apply for Cal Grants and other financial aid/scholarships.
SPORTS FOR THIS WEEK
Sport Events The Week of January 14-18
Tuesday
High School Boys Soccer 3:30 p.m. @ Caruthers HS
High School Girls Soccer 5:30 p.m. @ Caruthers HS
High School Girls Basketball 5:30 p.m. @ Caruthers HS
High School Boys Basketball 7 p.m. @ Caruthers HS
Wednesday
None
Thursday
High School Golf Player/Parent Meeting 7 p.m. @ Coach Hopper’s house
Friday
High School Girls Soccer 4:30 p.m. @ Minarets HS
High School Boys Soccer 6:30 p.m. @ Minarets HS
High School Girls Basketball 4:30 p.m. @ Minarets HS
High School Boys Basketball 6:30 p.m. @ Minarets HS
SAT TESTING AND REGISTRATION DATES
SAT Date:
January 26
March 9
May 4
June 1
Registration date:
January 11 (late registration, by mail or online) for January 26
February 8, 22 (late) for March 9
April 5, 19 (late) for May 4
May 2, 17 (late) for June 1
For more information, click here
DRAMA PRODUCTION
Our Drama Department will be presenting “Meet Me in St. Louis” from April 25-28
FOLLOW THE FEATHER ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM
The Feather Online continues to tweet each school day up-to-date news and happenings. All students, parents and community supporters need to do is sign up for an account and follow @thefeather on Twitter and our Instagram.
CSF TUTORING
Anyone in need of tutoring for any subject can come and be tutored for free, or if you are looking to get some community service hours you can also sign up to be a tutor. Tutoring will be held in Molly Sargent’s room, 621, Wednesday’s 3-4 p.m. by members of CSF.
FULL LUNCH SCHEDULE
To view a calender with all the lunch dates for the rest of this semester, click here.
FIVE-MINUTE MILE CLUB
P.E. teacher Michael Ogden is hosting a challenge to high school students. Run a mile under 6 minutes and join an elite group of athletes. Congrats to the first three members of the 5-minute mile club (5:59 or less). If you see the following three freshman students, congratulate these on their accomplishments.
–Jon Anguiano: 5:45
–Bailey Brogan: 5:46
–Thomas Friesen: 5:58
–Tyler Breedlove: 5:59
–Damien Boyce: 5:50
–Julian Castro: 5:43
–Caleb Nale: 5:53
–Nick Fontes: 5:56
–Jacob Bynum: 5:57
–Jordan Castro: 5:55
Anyone who earns this distinction is given a commemorative T-shirt and other tokens of appreciation. For more information, contact Ogden.
THE FEATHER NEEDS CAMPUS MEDIA
The Feather needs videographers, photographers, and other media talents. Talk to Greg Stobbe, journalism adviser, if interested.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEEDS TALENT
Junior and Senior High School students are strongly encouraged to join choir, band, percussion, and colorguard. Musical adviser Michael Ogdon needs a pianist for jazz band also; see him in the Music Suite. Principal Todd Bennett and Academic adviser Michelle Warkentin can make schedule changes that can enable you to participate.
FALL SPORT SIGNUPS
Signups for fall sports in high school volleyball, football, cross country and track and junior high volleyball and cross country will be outside the athletic office. Football workouts for 8th-11th grade will begin May 15 and be held every Tues.-Fri. from 3:15-5:30 p.m.
DRESS CODE
In an effort to tighten up on dress code violations, the school
