 November, 2009 |
Volume 15, Issue 3 |
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Cedarcrest High School
Home of the Red Wolves! |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences |
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Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, 11/19 (last names A-K) and Tuesday, 11/24 (last names L-Z) from 4:00 - 7:00p.m. each day in the gymnasium. In our hopes to reduce long lines, we are asking parents to follow the schedule. However, if it is truly necessary to switch days, teachers will be prepared to accommodate you.
We are asking teachers to limit each individual conference to not more than two minutes. Extended individual conferences can be scheduled for a later day and time should it be necessary. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Your student's schedule will be available at the conference; however, to expedite the process, you may want to find out from your student who his/her teachers are and prioritize your meetings. For parents who are not familiar with the conference format, teachers will be seated alphabetically at tables along the perimeter of the gymnasium. If there is a long line for a particular staff member, you may want to move to another one of your student's teachers who has a shorter line. However, if you are only interested in knowing what your child's grades are and prefer not to attend the conferences, you are able to access your child's grades online through the Parent Access Program. If you do not know your password, or if you need assistance on this, please contact Mr. Perry Garrison at (425) 844-4846.
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Cedarcrest High School PTSA
Parent Awareness/Prevention Event |
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Date: November 3rd, 2009 at 7p.m.
CHS Auditorium
Speakers: Nigel Wrangham, Certified Drug/Alcohol Counselor and the Duvall/Carnation Police Dept.
The Cedarcrest PTSA is proud to present our 2nd Annual Parent Awareness/Prevention Event, which will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Cedarcrest auditorium.
The Keynote Speaker, Mr. Nigel Wrangham, is an outstanding presenter who travels around the country speaking to the dangerous behaviors and the damage drugs and alcohol cause. He will talk with our students during the day at an assembly, and have an even more in-depth conversation with parents and community members during the evening event. He will share not only details of the brain and the risks involved with drug/alcohol use, but also of preventative measures which can be used to create healthier choices and behaviors for our children.
A Police Officer from the Duvall/Carnation Police Department will also be speaking at the evening event, explaining the "substances of choice" for many of our local youths, sharing pictures and details with parents of drug paraphernalia and the warning signs of using.
Thank you for your interest in this very important event. We look forward to sharing this vital information with our students at Cedarcrest and the entire Duvall/Carnation Community.
Please call/contact:
Leanne Christensen @ 360-794-1681/206-280-9088 or
leannechristensen@clearwire.net with any questions. |
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Winter Sports Information |
CEDARCREST HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION
Athletic paperwork is due Thursday, November 12th by 3:00 PM in the main office at CHS in order to be eligible to practice the 1st day of turn-out which is Monday, November 16th.
If you have not participated in a Fall sport this year you must complete the Athletic Eligibility Forms (All 6 pages need to be stapled and turned in together)
Things to be completed:
- Signed "Activity Code of Conduct" Form
- Signatures indicating parental and student acknowledgement of the "Activity Code of Conduct".
- Medical Evaluation Report
- Signature by a medical authority provides clearance for athletic participation every year. Requirements include a minimum of a complete physical every (2) years, with a Health Care Provider clearance (signed off) the alternate year.
- Emergency Medical Treatment Card filled out. (This form is included within the "Activity Code of Conduct" packet)
- The name of the Insurance carrier and policy number MUST be listed on the insurance form.
- Signed "Concussion Information Sheet" by parent(s) and student-athlete
- ASB Card purchased ($45) and all outstanding fines MUST be cleared prior to eligibility.
- Participation Fee Paid ($120).
- Maintain all academic and attendance eligibility requirements.
All the above items must be completed and turned in to the Athletic office by the above DUE DATES prior to 1st turn-out. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Director, Jason Frederick at 425-844-4809 or by e-mail at frederickj@riverview.wednet.edu.
Winter Sports Parent Information Night Monday, November 23rd, at 6:00pm in the Commons. |
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Cedarcrest Drama Department Proudly Presents: |
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Our Town
By Thornton Wilder
Performance Dates:
November 13 & 14 at 7:00pm
November 20 & 21 at 7:00pm
Tickets:
$8.00 for adults
$6.00 for students
For more information call:
(425) 844-4852
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HIV/AIDS Education |
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The AIDS Omnibus Bill, enacted by the legislature, requires that all AIDS curriculum materials used in the district be state approved. School districts must also provide AIDS education "to all students grades five through twelve once during each school year." Riverview School District is using the state approved KNOW AIDS and F.L.A.S.H. programs, developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and a team of school district, university and Department of Social and Health Services personnel.
Included in this legislation is the provision that all districts must provide an opportunity for parents to preview the curriculum prior to the instruction of students. If you would like to preview the curriculum or have questions about what information students are given regarding HIV and AIDS, please contact Mrs. Peggy Filer via email at: filerp@riverview.wednet.edu or by phone at 425-844-4848. Mrs. Filer will set up a time for you to preview all materials. | |
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No School Wednesday, November 11th!
The weeks of November 9-13 and November 23-25 we will be on a 6 period schedule everyday.
Important Phone Numbers
Main Office
425-844-4800
Attendance Office
425-844-4806
Counseling Office
425-844-4807
Office Hours:
6:30am - 3:00pm |
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Check your students grades online at:
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Graduation Information |
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Seniors: There is an important class meeting on November 5th during advisory in the theater to distribute graduation packets. If you are unable to attend this meeting graduation packets will be available in the main office. This is very important that you take care of this early; after December the price goes up. |
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CHS Cross Country |
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Congratulations to the CXC boys squad for being named 2A Academic State Champions for boys XC by the WIAA with a combined GPA of 3.725. There were 8 boys that were considered to be Varsity for this award; Josh Denison, Mitchell Montgomery, Chad Linnerooth, Clay Hammontree, Lukas Vrbka, Dante Bournique, Tanner Haistings and Cody Wanichek. The WIAA uses the previous grading period which would be 2nd semester of last year.
The Cedarcrest Cross Country team is almost through the end of their season. At the Cascade Conference Championships held two weeks ago, the girls squad won the team title for the 2nd consecutive year and the boys squad placed 4th. Cara Strodel and Missy Dowd were named to the All-Cascade first team. Desiree' Nieblas, Josh Denison and Chad Linnerooth were named to the All-Cascade second team. At the Northwest District Championships held this past Saturday, the girls squad again won the team title for the 2nd consecutive year while the boys squad finished 8th. The girls squad has qualified for the State Championships which will be held in Pasco on Saturday, November 7th. |
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Personal Products Drive |
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The ?th Annual CHS Personal Products Drive will be from November 9 - 23. The Random Acts of Kindness Club will be collecting personal products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, you get the picture) to donate to Hopelink later this month. The competition is between 1st period classes and the winning class will win a prize. Times are tough and everyone needs to be clean!!
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Payments Accepted: |
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Before School 6:50 - 7:20am, Break, Lunch & After School 2:00 - 3:00pm.
See Geffen in the
Main Office. |
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Career and Counseling News |
Student Conferencing - Counselors Evan Hatch and Aaron Clifford will be meeting with sophomores during December in the Career Center. These meetings will be building on last year's Individual 9th Grade Conferences focusing on high school graduation requirements, post-secondary options, personal choice, and responsibility. Sophomores will be bringing home a packet of information covered in the conference.
PSAT - We will be receiving the scores in late December. Students will be contacted by their counselor when scores are received.
ASVAB TEST - November 23, 2009 - CHS LRC - 7:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The ASVAB test will be offered to all interested juniors and seniors the morning of November 23. This is a valuable vocational aptitude test. The results from this test can provide a student with useful information about their abilities, interests, and preferences. Although sponsored by the military, there is NO OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER to any branch of the Armed Forces.
Release of Student Directory Information to the Military - Under Federal Law, all high schools are required to release student directory information (name, address, and phone number) of all 11th and 12th graders to the military. However, under the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, and, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, you have a right to request that your student information be withheld. If you are currently a junior or senior, or the parent of a junior or senior, and you wish to have the information withheld, please contact Debbie Gilmore at 425-844-4810 or email her gilmored@riverview.wednet.edu no later than November 30, 2009.
Financial Aid Night - December 3, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. (Please note change from Senior Timeline)
Attention seniors and their parents, plan to attend this important workshop regarding the financial aid process for colleges and universities, community colleges, and technical colleges. The government encourages use of the web based version of the FAFSA and there will be an overview of the online version. Our guest speaker will also cover the financial aid process and answer your questions about financing your child's education. |
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PTSA News |
The PTSA is having their next board meeting on Monday, November 9th, at 6PM followed by an All District PTSA Meeting at 7PM. Mr. Conrad Robertson, superintendent, and Wendy Tumblestone will be presenting on the M & O Levy and Tech Levy that will be coming up for vote in February. We will also have a speaker present from the Special Needs Parent Group. They will show a brief video "Including Samuel" which show the importance of including special needs children in our regular daily happenings, and making them feel included. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The PTSA would like to congratulate our Football Team. Good Luck on Friday, November 6th. The concession stand will busy. We will have Kettle Corn and a Baked Potato Bar.
Again, thank you to all our volunteers that work in the Student Store and in the Concessions Stands.
On October 2nd and 3rd, Laura Tisdale, Lisa Labossiere, Serene Norris and Km Lisk all attended Washington State PTA's annual Legislative Assembly.
Amendments concerning Basic Education, Teacher Compensation, and Funding for Highly Capable Students, Music and Arts Education, and Legislative Principles passed. The "Fund Education First" issue failed. The issue regarding a weighted GPR has been referred back to the Legislative Committee for further research. (For complete issue proposals, see the Issue Guide at the following link:
http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/headlines/Issue_Results_2009_Leg_Assembly.pdf
The Washington State PTA Board of Directors voted to oppose I-1033, an initiative on the November 3rd ballot. Whether you support or oppose this initiative, we encourage all voters to participate in the election and make your voice heard.
Mark your calendars for our Riverview Roundtable sponsored by the Sno-Valley PTA Council. Representatives from the 45th Leg. District have been invited so community members can ask questions and have discussions with them. November 9th, 6:30-8:30 at Mt. Si High School.
SAVE THE DATE: Focus Day, January 18th - Martin Luther King Day. There is no school so bring the kids to the Capital. Keep your eyes out for more information on bringing our kids to Focus Day!
Fathers Network
Thursday, November 19th , 2009 7-9PM
Special Care Agency Office
4121 McKinley Street, Carnation
The Riverview Special-Ed Families Network is sponsoring guest speaker Greg Schell from the Father's Network. Mr. Schell will give us an overview of the services provided by the Father's Network. He will also speak on a parent's ability to learn to adjust easily to unexpected change. We encourage the fathers of our special-ed kids to attend this meeting as it will provide insights on how to connect with other fathers. This meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit http://riverviewspecialedfamilies.ning.com or email Paulina Burbank, your Special Education Advocacy Chair, at paulinaburbank@yahoo.com
The Riverview Special-ed Families Network is a parent initiative to develop a forum for parents of school aged children with disabilities to support one another and to learn together. The Riverview School District is supportive of parent efforts for connecting families of children with disabilities; however, the Riverview School District is not organizing these activities. |
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DECA News |
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It was a busy month for DECA members as we celebrated DECA month in October. This month was filled with membership, fundraising, community service, and leadership activities. Highlights of the month include:
Adrienne Sychtysz was named our DECA Member of the Month for her active participation in our chapter and excellent work in our fundraising efforts.
Members sold Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and other sundries through MRZ Red Apple Morley. Students rose over $2000 for their efforts. Products will be delivered in November.
Members worked in conjunction with Safeway to bring a digital mammography van to Duvall for breast cancer screening as part of our continuing joint effort during October. Over twenty five local residents took advantage of the screening day. Because of the number of participants there will be a mobile mammography visiting Duvall every month.
Our Vice President, Tyler Nesbit, met with members of the Cedarcrest High School CTE Advisory Committee and explained the role of DECA and Career and Technical Education.
As part of our membership drive, members participated in a laser tag event held at the high school. Service was provided by Adrenaline Laser Sports of Duvall and the company continues to be an avid supporter of CHS DECA.
Community service was also done this month as members assisted at Camp Korey during their festival. Members provided support to the camp in its fundraising efforts in order to provide services to their clientele.
Members filled out DECA cards of thanks to the staff of the school district to let them know that what is done everyday for students is appreciated.
Two members of our chapter, Tyler Nesbitt and Kendra Russell, flew down to the Disney studios in Burbank, California to present to members of the Disney Corporation management team as part of the ConnectedEDU program at Cedarcrest. It was a great experience.
Finally, members attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Bellevue. Here they studied aspects of leadership, professionalism in the world of business and how to prepare for a bright future. This three day event was quite impactful for the attendees.
Students can still join DECA and are welcome to attend our meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month. If you cannot make a meeting go to our website linked to the CHS homepage or contact Mr. Hillestad in Portable 2 at the high school.
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CHS Music Department |
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A Note from the Director: 
Fall Concert Wows Audience!
On October 22nd, family and friends gathered in the CHS auditorium for our first concert of the year. The Jazz Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir performed for the first half of the concert, showing depth for the early time of the school year. Next, a brief intermission, followed by the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. The audience was alternately amazed, awed, and finally, brought to their feet by the Wind Ensemble's performance of music from Cirque De Soleil's Quidam. The endless hours of practicing, both during school, and every Tuesday and Thursday evening were demonstrated in a stellar performance. This very same piece will be performed at the upcoming marching competition in Auburn, and many parents were heard to say, "If you play like that in Auburn, you'll win!"
Auburn Veteran's Field Show Competition, November 7th!
CHS Marching Band and Color Guard will participate in Auburn Senior High School's 23rd annual Veterans' Day Marching Band Competition. This event features 30 of the finest high school marching bands in the Pacific Northwest.
Upcoming fundraisers and other RHYTHM news:
Get your ovens ready - our famous Otis Spunkemeyer Cookie Dough fund raiser has begun! Sales will run through November 11th. Cookie dough will be delivered in mid-December in time for holiday baking. If you're interested, see any band or choir student.
RHYTHM will also host a bake sale at the Carnation Tree Farm sometime during the tree season.
RHYTHM provided babysitting services for Cascade Community Theater's Halloween weekend production of "Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe". We also provided goodies during intermission for the CHS Music Department fall concert.
Keep up with all RHYTHM activities on our website www.rhythmmusicboosters.org We're also on Facebook. Become a fan of RHYTHM! Calendar:
Oct. 29-Otis Spunkemeyer Cookie Dough Sales Begin! Nov. 6-Varsity Football Game at CHS - Marching Band & Color Guard Field Show Nov. 7-Veteran's Day Marching Band Competition in Auburn Nov. 11-Otis Spunkemyer Sale ends Dec. 17-Winter Concert for Bands and Choirs Check your e-mail and the CHS Music Dept. website for updates & events. http://www.cedarcrestmusic.com/ |
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Upcoming Events... |
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November |
| Monday 11/2 |
Tuesday 11/3 |
Wednesday 11/4 |
Thursday 11/5 |
Friday 11/6 |
Saturday 11/7 |
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Girls Soccer District
Tournament at CHS vs AB Murphy 5:00p.m. |
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Girls Soccer District
Tournament at CHS (5:00 & 7:00 p.m.) |
Early Release
Varsity Football
Playoff at Cedarcrest vs Blaine, 7:00 pm
Gates open at 5:45 pm |
Girls Soccer District Tournament at CHS, 11:00/1:00/ 3:00 p.m.
X-Country WIAA State in Pasco
11:00 am
Drill Team at Lake Washington Invite, Time TBA
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| Monday 11/9 |
Tuesday 11/10 |
Wednesday 11/11 |
Thursday 11/12 |
Friday 11/13 |
Saturday 11/14 |
| 6-Period Schedule all Week |
| Veterans' Day
No School
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Winter Sports Paperwork
due by 3:00 p.m. in the main office in order to be eligible for first turn-out on Monday, Nov. 16th
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CHS Marching Band at Veterans' Day competition in Auburn |
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Tuesday 11/17 |
Wednesday 11/18 |
Thursday 11/19 |
Friday 11/20 |
Saturday 11/21 |
First Day of Winter Sports
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
A-K 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
Early Release |
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| Monday 11/23 |
Tuesday 11/24 |
Wednesday 11/25 |
Thursday 11/26 |
Friday 11/27 |
Saturday 11/28 |
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Winter Sports Parent Night, 6:00 p.m. CHS Commons |
Parent/Teacher Conferences L-Z 4:00 to 7:00 pm |
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THANKSGIVING DAY
No School |
No School |
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