Vol.

1, Issue 2

Dear Colgan Families,

HOME OF THE SHARKS

October 2016

Center for the Fine and Performing Arts

The beginning of the school year has gone extremely well. Our students are immersed into their
classes and to life around Colgan High School. So many new and exciting things are happening at our
school it is tough to keep up with everything.
Over the last several weeks, administrators have made it to every English class to speak with students
about procedures, expectations, and the Prince William County Code of Behavior. Our conversations
have been excellent and we have enjoyed connecting with students in these small group settings.
Students have been positive and have asked great questions.
Hopefully, you already know that Monday, October 10 is a student holiday from school. Parent touch
base conferences are being held from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the school. This opportunity allows you to
have a brief meeting with your childs teachers and check on his/her progress.
Please note other important activities and schedule changes in the coming weeks.

October 17 Fall Academic Awards (based on performance from 2015-16 students received
notification by letter)

October 19 PSAT Testing (during the morning of the school day)

October 19 Homecoming Pep Rally (during the afternoon of the school day)

October 19 Homecoming Football Game 7:30 p.m.

October 22 Homecoming Dance 7 to 11p.m.

November 4 & 7 Teacher Work Days No School for Students

November 8 Schools Closed for Presidential Election

November 11 Veterans Day No School

November 23, 24, 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

Our next Principals Advisory Council meeting is Thursday, October 20 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The
council meets in the library and any member of our community is welcome to attend. Additionally,
there is open chair time on our agenda if you would like to address the Council about a certain
issue.
Thank you for all you do as parents and families to support your high school student. Its tough work,
but at Colgan High School we appreciate your efforts. If the first weeks of school are any indication,
there are great things ahead for our school, our students, and our community. Your support and
involvement are critically important to this success.
Sincerely,

Tim Healey
13833 Dumfries Road Manassas, Va 20112 Office 571.374.6550 Fax 571.350.9648
School Counseling
CFPA News
Colgan News

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Library
Clubs, Departments, Act.
Nurse

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Boosters
Colgan Athletics
Yearbook Order Form

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SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS AND VIEWS

Whats Ahead in Colgan Counseling?

Career Field Trip

October has arrived, and our counseling department will be diving into different activities we have
planned for our Colgan students. On October 6, counselors will take sophomore and junior students
to the 12th Annual Transportation Career Fair for High School Students hosted by the Virginia
Department of Transportation. The event, "Transportation: Your Ride to the Future!" will offer
students a wide variety of information about careers in transportation-related fields such as
engineering, aviation, transit, architecture, technology, construction and the environment. The
career fair is for students who are college bound as well as those wanting to enter the workforce
immediately following high school. There will be over 75 exhibitors and a variety of activities, handson experiences and giveaways for every student.

9th Grade Counseling Curriculum

On October 11 and 12, counselors will visit all 9th grade HPE I classes for a Colgan counseling
orientation, as well as a presentation on bullying and harassment. Counselors will review the
functions of the counseling department and other support resources at Colgan High School.
Students will understand graduation requirements and how important their 9th grade year is in
building the foundation of their GPA. Additionally, counselors will discuss what bullying and
harassment looks like and how students can report it. Students will also view two videos to help
them understand potential consequences. The bullying and harassment portion is a district-wide
preventative program to help eliminate bullying in PWCS.
During the week of October 27, qualified professionals of Colgans Counseling staff will present the
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program to 9th grade students in all HPE I classes. SOS is a
universal, school-based depression awareness and suicide prevention program designed for
high-school students. In this program, students learn to recognize the signs of depression in
themselves and others. The goals of the SOS program are to 1) decrease suicide and suicide
attempts by increasing student knowledge, 2) encourage personal help-seeking and/or help-seeking
on behalf of a friend, 3) reduce the stigma of mental illness and acknowledge the importance of
seeking help or treatment. The program includes a video (Friends for Life) which informs students
about how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell). The program emphasizes the importance of
contacting a responsible adult whenever students observe signs of depression in themselves or
others. Students will receive follow-up counseling upon request.

Healthy Communities Healthy Youth

Two counselors sponsor Healthy Communities Healthy Youth (HCHY), which is a Search
Institute initiative developed to motivate and equip individuals, organizations and leaders to
unite for the purposes of nurturing competent, caring and responsible youth. The Students
Learning Essential Assets of Development (L.E.A.D.) Team is comprised of students from each
high school in Prince William County, focusing on the 40 Developmental Assets. These assets
serve as a framework that is used to energize youth and radically change the traditional
problem centered approach to working with youth to a strength based approach. The program
focuses on engaging and empowering youth. The students will meet at least once a month as
the District Team to communicate and plan for asset building in the schools and in the
community.

Acedemic Letter Ceremony

The Academic Letter Ceremony will be held on Monday October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Colgan
Auditorium. Letters are being mailed home to invite eligible students and their families. Academic
letter award eligibility is based on 2015-16 final grades. Current 10th and 11th grade students who
were enrolled in at least six classes last year, earned a grade point average for the year of at least
3.5 (non-rounded), and earned a grade equivalent to 3.0 or better in each class meet the criteria for
Academic letter awards.

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SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS AND VIEWS

Touch Base will be held October 10 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Students do not report
to school, as this will be a teacher workday.
Parent Portal information/assistance will also be available during Touch Base.

STUDENT SERVICES
Pamela Johnson, School Nurse
571.374.6173
Rebecca Zaja, School Psychologist
571.374.6346
Cynthia Brown, School Social Worker
571.374.6337
John Barnes, New Horizon Counselor
571.374.6354

johnsopr@pwcs.edu
zajarh@pwcs.edu
browncx@pwcs.edu

WORK PERMITS
Students who need work permits may visit the Department of Labor and Industry at
www.doli.virginia.gov

Attendance Office
When your child is absent from school, please have him or her bring a note to the attendance office
(room 1001) within two (2) days of his or her return to school.

It is not necessary for the parent/guardian to call the school or attendance.

Attendance can be reached at 571.374.6239

School Counseling Department

Lein Weakland, Director of School Counseling
Claire Handville, Counselor: A-D
Levette Hull, Counselor: E-K
Yanet Boyd, Counselor: L-P
Leah Byrd, Counselor: Q-Z
Tammy Degrood, Registrar
Mellany Williams, Counseling Office Secretary
Catric Marshall, Testing Coordinator

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CFPA NEWS

Center for the Fine and Performing Arts

Creative Writing- Colgan creative writing students were invited to speak at Open Mic on Sunday,
September 25 at the 18th annual FALL for the BOOK sponsored by George Mason University.
Students Jennifer Prue, Zaire Hall-Hamilton, Caroline Vincent, Madison Petty, Isha Hill, Sophia
Elhadid-Idi, Saskia Willut, and Samantha Dawkins presented their original poetry at his event.
Creative Writing teachers Garrett Carlson and Kitti Pratt arranged this amazing opportunity for our
creative writing students to participate and host the event.

Vocal Music: McKenna Stenson- I am extremely excited to announce that 28 students were
accepted in to all county and we also have five alternates. I am so proud of every student who
auditioned and look forward to helping students prep for district chorus auditions coming up
November 7 at Forest Park High School. The following Colgan students were accepted: Tya
Robinson, Tessa Ramirez, Katie Huber, Maria Pittella, CJ Monroe, Dean Barton, Benn Lynn,Clay
Ward, Jeremy Thomas, Xavier Howard, Jordan Roderick, Adellaie Jung, Julia Worthen, Peyton Weil,
Kate Bresnahan, Rosie Hagan, Maddie Burner, Kiki Juma, Jhilian Bremby, Emily Rotramel, Suprove
Chowdhury, and Kiara Grove. Alternates are: Tyler Pierson (first alternate), Kayro Mendoza (first
alternate), Natalie Basham - (4th alternate), Nicoletta Karamanis - (4th alternate), and Rachel
Meltzer - (5th alternate).

The Colgan Choir fall concert is Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Colgan Auditorium. Please
come out and support our choir students, admission is free!
Orchestra: Ben Bernstein- Five Colgan Orchestra students successfully auditioned into Senior
Regional Orchestra. The Senior Regional Orchestra event is an honors orchestra that auditions
students from 17 counties and five independent cities in the North Central Virginia region. The
event will take place on November 4-5 at Massaponax High School in Fredericksburg, VA. A huge
congratulations go to these students: Madelyn Kline Violin, Ashley Deng Violin, Kana March
Viola, Katie Huszcza Cello, and Morgan Blanks Cello. Congratulations!
The following student also successfully auditioned into Junior Regional Orchestra: Ethan Calangi,
Erika Cho, Rachel Ometz on Violin; Millie Prince on Viola; Daniel Aviles and Stephen Martin on
Cello; and Milysha Castaneda on Bass. Also Emily DeGroodt placed as a violin alternate.
Congratulations to all!
The first CFPA concert in Colgan history was held on
Wednesday, October 5. The evening chamber concert
featured our Orchestra musicians performing in small groups
and was held at Jirani coffeehouse in Old Town Manassas.
The concert was a unique opportunity for the students
to experience chamber music while also getting out into the
surrounding community.

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CFPA NEWS
Band: Donald Magee- The Pride of Colgan Marching Band will give their debut performance at
the Stafford Showcase of bands on October 8. The students have worked very hard and were
extremely proud of their efforts. Congratulations!
The Colgan High School Concert Band and Wind Symphony will present a Fall Concert on October
26 in the Colgan High School concert hall. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
Amphitheatre Performances- Colgans talent is being showcased during lunch shifts in the
beautiful outdoor Amphitheatre. Students are entertained during all lunch shifts while they are able
to relax and enjoy the variety of performances by their fellow classmates. Tyler Plazio played
acoustic guitar with vocals, Hip Hop dancers Gianna Flores, Vicky Beach, Jalyn Evans, and Amaya
Dickens performed and invited students onto the stage to learn their Hip Hop moves, Kiera Grover
sang while playing piano, and Nicoletta Karamanis sang and played guitar.

Photography: Lauren Braney- Photography students transformed an unused science room into
a Camera Obscura. Students used black trash bags and tape to cover all light sources. A small
circular opening was cut into one of the bags covering an exterior window to create an aperture.
Students experimented with contrasting sizes of openings examining light on an overcast day and
a sunny day and the relationship of the size of the aperture to the contrasting light. A white screen
was hung to capture projected images from outside of the building. Examining depth of field,
students experimented with the perfect location for the white screen to capture a clear image
which is projected upside down. This hands on experience provided a clear understanding of the
function of a camera in preparation of creating pinhole cameras.

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COLGAN NEWS
Junior Class Ring information meeting will be on October 18 @ 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Ordering
will begin November 2-4 during all lunches or on November 2 from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Herff Jones website.

Colgans first homecoming dance will be held on October 22 from 7-11 p.m. at Colgan High School.
Tickets will be sold starting October 17. Tickets are $20 per person (cash or checkpayable to
CCHS). Tickets will not be sold at the door. Any student attending from another school will need the
guest permission form filled out prior to purchasing a ticket.
Homecoming week schedule:
Monday, October 17: I woke up like this/ PJ Day
Tuesday, October 18: Age Swap
Wednesday, October 19: Class Color Day/PSAT & Pep-rally/Tailgate and Homecoming Football
Game
Thursday, October 20: Blast from a Cast
Friday, October 21: Future Friday
Saturday, October 22: Homecoming Dance
Monday-Friday: Sophmore class will be selling and decorating stars for the Homecoming dance
during all lunch shifts. There will also be a contest between classes on which class can purchase the
most stars. Stars costs: Large $3 Medium $2 and Small $1
The tailgate is sponsored by the Junior class and will take place before the JV game at 4:30 p.m.
There is not fee to attend, but there will be a fee for food and drinks.
Friday the Freshman class will host the lip-sync contest. Students may sign up at lunch or in Ms.
Munns room 1106 now through October 20. Students must send their songs by Thursday (10/20)
to Ms. Munn at munnSG@pwcs.edu Performers are free of charge and tickets will be sold at the
door for $5.

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COLGAN NEWS
Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School
Homecoming Guest Permission Form
(Limited to one guest per Colgan student)
1.

Name of Colgan Student

Grade

Telephone Number (s)

***Colgan Student Parents Signature:

2. Name of Guest
Emergency Contact Person for Guest (Print Name)

Phone #

Other Guest (not attending High School):

3.

Other Guest: Please r ead and sign the section below, record the name of the last high school you attended, record the
name of the college you ar e attending (if applicable). All guests must be under the age of 20 and not a middle school
student.

I, (print name)
, agree to respect and abide by all the school rules,
regulations and policies of Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School while I am a Guest at Homecoming on October 22, 2016.
Signature of guest
Last High School Attended

College Attending
(if applicable)

Emergency Contact Person for Guest (Print Name)

Phone #

High School Guest:

4. High School Guest: Please give this for m to your high school administr ator . The School Administrator section must be
completed and returned to you.
School Administrator: Please indicate the behavior status of student at your high school, sign and r etur n this for m to the
student in a sealed envelope or fax it to 571-350-9648. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Wesselhoft, Assistant Principal, at 571-374-6550.
This student is in good standing at our school.
This student is NOT in good standing at our school.
Please contact me regarding this student.
Administrator

Signature
(Please print)

School Name

Telephone Number
The Colgan student must present this slip when ticket is purchased

Please return form to Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School no later than Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

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COLGAN NEWS
SCHOOL WIDE PSAT
ADMINISTRATION AT

Charles J. Colgan, Sr.

High School
13833 Dumfries Rd.
Manassas, VA 20112

attention homeschool & parttime students:

October 19
*Please arrive by 7:15 a.m.*
PSAT (Preliminary SAT) Test Information:

PSAT scores are useful in determining how you will prep for the
SAT or ACT. The AP Potential web-based tool from College Board
utilizes PSAT scores to help school administrators find potential AP
students from among PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 takers. The
PSAT has two sections: Math and Evidence-Based Reading and
Writing. Youll encounter passage-based questionssometimes
accompanied by tables, graphs, and chartsand math problems
drawing upon algebra, geometry, and a little trig.
An information presentation on the PSAT is available at:
http://tinyurl.com/gwm2ura
The test usually takes about 4 hours to complete.
Please bring at least two #2 pencils. You may bring a standard
scientific or four-function calculator for the math portion of the
test.
Home-schooled students are required to present an acceptable
photo ID to be admitted to the testing area.
Cell phones must remain off during test administration and
brakes.
**Please confirm your attendance and direct any questions to:
Mrs. Marshall, Testing Coordinator, at whaleycp@pwcs.edu**

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STUDENTS MAY PRACTICE FOR

FREE THROUGH THE KHAN
ACADEMY (PARTNER SITE OF
COLLEGE BOARD)
https://www.khanacademy.org/
sat
PLEASE ARRANGE FOR
TRANSPORTATION TO AND
FROM COLGAN HIGH SCHOOL

COLGAN NEWS

September 23, 2016

Dear Colgan Families:
On Wednesday, October 19, we will administer the PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT at Charles J. Colgan, Sr.
High School through first period homeroom classes. The PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT provides a practice
test similar to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) used for college admission. The PSAT 8/9 will be
administered to ninth grade students and establishes a baseline measurement of college and career
readiness as students enter high school. In a grade appropriate format, the PSAT 8/9 gives students a
chance to preview the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and connect to AP courses. It will help students and teachers
indicate academic areas students should focus on most in preparation for college.
The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered to all tenth and eleventh grade students. Students will receive scores
in the areas of critical reading, mathematics, and writing. They will see how their scores compare with those
of other students across the country. Juniors taking the test are entered into scholarship competitions
sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The tests will be provided free of charge this year.
The College Board and Khan Academy have partnered to make practicing easy and personal. Through Khan
Academy students can access thousands of questions approved by the College Board, take four official SAT
practice tests, and create personalized study plans based on results. Taking an SAT practice test is beneficial
for the PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT because the measurements identify the same skills and knowledge
in ways that make sense for the different grade levels.
Information about Khan Academy can be found at:
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Information about the PSAT 8/9 can be found at:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9
Information about the PSAT/NMSQT can be found at:
https://collegereadiness.collegboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10?navid=gh-pn
Information about the National Merit Scholarship Program can be found at:
www.nationalmerit.org
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Marshall at 571.374.6550
or whaleycp@pwcs.edu.
Sincerely,
Lien Weakland, M.Ed.
Director of School Counseling

Catric Marshall, B.A.

Testing Coordinator

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COLGAN NEWS

Right to Special Programs/Services

This notice is intended to inform the community of a students right to a free, appropriate public
education and the availability of programs and services, including a special education. The
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) are federal laws that give the School Division certain responsibilities
with respect to providing such educational programs to students with disabilities. Under the IDEA
and Section 504, the School Division has the responsibility to actively and continuously identify,
locate, and evaluate those children, infant to age 21, living in Prince William County who may be in
need of special education and/or related services, or adaptations or accommodations to regular
education services. These laws also require the School Division to:
Refer for possible evaluation any student of school age living in the School Division who a school
staff member suspects may be disabled.
Provide appropriate educational and schoolrelated opportunities to students with disabilities in
an inclusive setting to the maximum extent appropriate.
Provide notice of the availability of services and types and location of services to nearby private
schools, pediatricians, and the Health Department.
Provide parents/guardians of students with disabilities with notice of their rights annually, and
prior to their students evaluation and placement, or any significant change in their students
placement.
Develop and implement procedural safeguards with respect to actions regarding the
identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
Provide procedures for the reporting, investigation, and resolution of student complaints of
discrimination or harassment based upon disability, which were revised by the School Division in
April of 2016 and are contained in Regulation 738-1, Complaint Procedures for Student Claims of
Discrimination or Harassment.
Provide written notice of the School Divisions procedural safeguards to parents or guardians.
If you suspect that your student may have a disability affecting your students development or
academic performance, or may have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a
major life activity, please contact the Director of Special Education at 703.791.7287 for further
information.

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LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Hours:
7:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. M-Th
7:15 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. Friday

Phone:
(571) 374-6550
x6190 circulation desk

Library News
Hours

Remember that the library opens at

7:15 every day and will be open after
school until 3 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. Come see us if you need
assistance! The Colgan Library Website
is also exceptionally helpful, stop by the
library for a bookmark of database
passwords to access them from home.

Student Logins

The generic login is going away at the

end of September. If a student hasnt
set their password, or forgets their
password, the librarians can help! Stop
by the library to have your password
reset or learn your login information.

Book Club

MEET YOUR LIBRARY STAFF

The Colgan Book Club held an

informational meeting on Thursday,
September 29 after school. Students
received an information sheet and will
be voting on a name, hashtag for
Twitter, how the club will be organized,
and what types of books we will read.

Library Olympics

Library Olympics will officially

begin on November 1. Form
your team to earn the most
points each grading period by
completing information
challenges, attending school
events, performing well in
extracurricular activities,
reading and reviewing books,
holiday scavenger hunts and
more!

Librarians
Lisha Viens
ViensLW@pwcs.edu

Amy Ivory
IvoryAE@pwcs.edu
Library Assistant
Lesley Kubicek
KubiceLJ@pwcs.edu

Library Statistics

The library is being well used

so far here at Colgan. Check
out some of these stats:
91 English classes for
book checkout
9 Social Studies classes
beginning National
History Day research
61 individual student daily
visits on average
1,656 items circulated

#CHSLibSharks #ColganReads
Remember that you can check out the
CHS Library Sharks and take them on
adventures. They love to go to sporting
events and other school functions!

@ColganLibrary

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CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

College Fairs Set For October 13

All seniors and juniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend one of the college fairs
scheduled this fall to explore post-graduation options. Representatives from various colleges,
universities, technical schools, and the military will attend.
The Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 13 from
68 p.m. at Gar-Field High School, 14000 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge.

COLGAN PARKING PASS INFORMATION

All students must complete a parking application and have it signed by a parent or legal guardian
before issuance of the parking permit. Parking passes are $100 each (cash or check only please).
Applications are available in the main office. Please contact Steve Bouton for additional
information.

**When arriving to Colgan coming East on 234, please stay in the right hand turn lane. This lane
will then direct you to the student parking lot.**

Its that time again to RE-LINK your VIC at Harris Teeter card! Our Together In Education program
kicks off August 1 each year! Please be a supporter for our school and RE-LINK your VIC cards! You
can link your card at the register, customer service desk, or www.harristeeter.com
Colgan High School Organization Number is: COMING SOON!

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CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

Colgan High School Clubs and Sponsors
2016-17
Club

Sponsor

Contact Information

Colgan Acapella Sharks & Flats

Makenna Stenson

stensoMM@pwcs.edu

Colgan Book Club

Amy Ivory

ivoryAE@pwcs.edu

CSHS Science Club

Karen Dalfrey

dalfrKE@pwcs.edu

Cyber Patriot Team

Christopher Martin

MartinCL1@pwcs.edu

Dance Team

Natalia Anaya
Julie Colgan

anayana@pwcs.edu
stagedoorjc@aol.com

Debate

Matt McDonald

mcdonaMR@pwcs.edu

Drama

Lanny Warkentien

warkenL@pwcs.edu

FBLA

Nicole Duncan

duncannm@pwcs.edu

FCCLA (Family Career and

Community Leadership of America)

Emily Minium

MiniumEL@pwcs.edu

Forensics

TBD

French Club

Matthew Forrester

forrestMJ@pwcs.edu

French Honor Society

Matthew Forrester

forrestMJ@pwcs.edu

Freshman Class

Kristen Misencik
Gabrielle Munns

Misencks@pwcs.edu
munnSG@pwcs.edu

German Honor Society

Andrew Heron

heronAJ@pwcs.edu

Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Yanet Boyd

boydYX@pwcs.edu

International Heritage Club

Shannon Griffin

griffiSW@pwcs.edu

Junior Class

Misencks@pwcs.edu

Key Club

Michele Bordelon
Heather McGrath
Debi Siler

Literary Magazine

Garrett Carlson

CarlsoGX@pwcs.edu

Math Honor Society

Trisha Turner

turner@pwcs.edu

National Honor Society

Trevor Aleo
Kristine Beckman
Cheryl Jackson

AleoTC@pwcs.edu
Beckmaks@pwcs.edu
Jacksocy@pwcs.edu

Robotics

Brian Eichas

Eichasba@pwcs.edu

SCA

Levette Hull
Dakota Beach

JonesLJ@pwcs.edu
beachDS@pwcs.edu

Sophomore Class

Emily Minium
Cassandra Pettit

MiniumEL@pwcs.edu
Petticx@pwcs.edu

Spanish Club

Rosa Urena

urenarl@pwcs.edu

Spanish Honor Society

Monica Camazon

camazMX@pwcs.edu

Tri-M Music

McKenna Stenson

stensoMM@pwcs.edu

Yearbook

Elizabeth Skaggs

SkaggEJ@pwcs.edu

silerDX@pwcs.edu

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CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

2016-17 HIGH SCHOOL CONCUSSION TRAINING DATES
As of 7.26.16
Battlefield

Wednesday, November 2 @ 7 p.m.

Monday, February 13, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Brentsville

Tuesday, November 1 @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15 @ 7 p.m.

Coglan

Thursday, November 3 @ 7 p.m.

Monday, February 13 @ 7 p.m.

Forest Park

Wednesday, November 2 @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1 @ 7 p.m.

Freedom

Thursday, November 3 @ 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 9, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Gar-Field

Thursday, November 3 @ 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 9, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Hylton

Thursday, November 3 @ 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 16, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.

Osbourn Park

Thursday, October 27 @ 7 p.m.

Patriot

Tuesday, October 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 2, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.

Potomac

Wednesday, October 26 @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Stonewall Jackson

Wednesday, November 2 @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

Woodbridge

Wednesday, November 9 @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 @ 7 p.m.

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CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

Driver Education Student/Parent Meeting
2016-17 Schedule
All weekday sessions will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Battlefield

Wednesday, October 12
Wednesday, November 16

Brentsville

Wednesday, December 14
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Coglan

COMING SOON

Forest Park

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Freedom

Monday, November 21
Monday, December 12
Monday, January 9, 2017

Gar-Field

Thursday, November 17
Thursday, February 19, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Hylton

Thursday, November 17
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Osbourn Park

Wednesday, October 26
Wednesday, November 30

Patriot

Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday, November 16

Potomac

Monday, October 10 @ Noon

Thursday, January 12, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Stonewall Jackson

Wednesday,
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
Wednesday,

Woodbridge

Monday, October 24
Wednesday, November 16

October 5
December 7
February 15, 2017
April 27, 2017

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FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Happy Fall! As the seasons change we see an increase in students who are complaining of
runny nose, sore throat and coughing. There can be multiple causes of these symptoms.
Please make sure that you are monitoring your temperature and stay home if it is over 100
degrees F. The best way to stay healthy is to eat healthy, get enough sleep and WASH YOUR
HANDS!!!!

I hope that you find this chart helpful, it is just a guide. If you have any questions, please
contact Nurse Pam in the clinic.
Fall is a beautiful time of the yearLets stay healthy and enjoy it!!!

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BOOSTER CLUB
Colgan High School Band
2016-17 Membership and Information Form

(Please fill out and return to Band Boosters)

Please Print Legibly:
Students Name: __________________________________________
Grade:
Address:
Home Phone: __________________ Student Email (optional):
Band Section/Instrument:
I will participate in the PRIDE OF COLGAN MARCHING BAND (circle one) YES NO
If yes, my instruments is ______________________ and my shirt size is __________(Adult Small to 4X)
I am a BAND INSTRUMENTALIST in the CENTER FOR FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CFPA)
Specialty Program
(circle one) YES
NO
If yes, my specialty instrument is:
Address information is same as students
Mothers Name:
Address:
Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email: (Home):
Email: (Work):

Address information is same as students

Fathers Name:
Address:
Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email: (Home): ______________________________
Email: (Work):

Booster Questionnaire
It takes a lot to run our Band Booster organization. It requires commitment, dedication, and participation by our
volunteers. It can be many hours of work if only a few do it but it can be only a few hours of work if many do it. Band
parents and band boosters have a huge impact on the success of our band and guard. We invite you to make a
commitment now of your valuable time to help the CHS Band Program.
Please let us know where your talents can be used. We are a diverse group and you may have more to offer than you
think. Please check any of the following areas in which you can offer assistance.

____Chaperoning
____Photography
____Fundraising
____Pit Crew
____Band Camp
Sponsor Donations
____I would also be interesting in helping with

____Sewing
___Game Day Meals
____Tag Day
___Special Events
____Handyman (help with assembling instruments)

The Band has established a WEBSITE (www.colganband.com) to keep you informed of schedules and activities related
to band and marching band. It will also include photos taken of band students at events.
____ Yes, I give permission for my childs photo or likeness to appear on the Band Boosters website
____ No, please do not post pictures that include my child on the Band Boosters website
___________________________________________________

______________
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BOOSTER CLUB

Please join the Colgan Sharks Athletic Booster Club! Membership has many benefits to include, being a
part of making informed decisions for current activities and purchases, the way forward, as well as,
major purchases for sports equipment etc. for Colagn High School Athletic Program. Your ideas and
active involvement are invaluable to the school, the community and our athletes.

Membership Levels
Bronze $35
Silver - $100
General Membership Bronze +
Voting Rights
1 Stadium
Colgan Decal
Cushion

Gold - $250
Silver +
1 additional
Stadium Cushion
1-10 Punch Colgan Athletic
Event Pass
Name in Fall Sports
Program

Platinum - $500
Gold +
1 additional 10-Punch
Colgan Athletic Event
Pass
Recognized as a
Platinum Member on
colganathletics.org

Member Information:

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:

Thank You for Supporting the Colgan Sharks!

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COLGAN ATHLETICS

Colgan Athletic Website: colganathletics.org

Sports photos will be available to view and purchase online at www.candidcolor.net Click "Sports"
and enter the access code CGNSM17. Allow up to three weeks for photos to be posted. All athletes
that were photographed (regardless of purchase) will have a photo available to view.
Underclass photos will also be available online at www.candidcolor.net Each student will have a
unique access code to view their online gallery. The student ID card will have the access code on
the bottom of the card. Parents can order anytime throughout the school year. If a parent/student
brings an order form to the school then let us know and we will pick it up OR ask the student/parent to mail it to Candid Color.
Official practices for Winter Sports begin November 7. If you would like to participate in any of our
winter sports, Basketball, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive, or Wrestling, please contact the head coach,
as soon as possible.

Sport

Head Coach

E-mail

Basketball (Boys)

Jason John

johnj@pwcs.edu

Basketball (Girls)

Fred Milbert

colganball.hc@gmail.com
milberfa@pwcs.edu

Indoor Track

Dave Davis
Bill Stearns
Melissa Tirone

davisdw53@gmail.com
stearnbl@pwcs.edu
tironem@pwcs.edu

Swim & Dive

Kristen Misencik

misencks@pwcs.edu

Wrestling

Douglas Milburn

milburd@pwcs.edu

Discount Cards are available for sale and cost

$20.00. Start saving by getting Colgans Discount
Card and support our Boosters Club!

Athletic Sports passes are available! Get your pass today! Contact Hilda Layne at
571.374.6300 or email: layneHG@pwcs.edu

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YEARBOOK ORDER FORM

WWW.COLGANYEARBOOK.COM

YEARBOOK ORDER FORM

COLGAN YEARBOOK STAFF MEMBERS ARE CREATING VOLUME 1
////////////////////OF SHARK TALES RIGHT NOW!\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Dont miss out on the opportunity to own a copy of the premier edition.
Early Edition Sale Price: $70
Return this form and payment by October 31 to get the lowest price.
See Shark Tales come alive using the traditional yearbook via augmented reality and virtual
reality video features. To see samples of this fascinating technology, download the free Aurasma
app and follow colgan17 in the in-app channel. The back of this form explains further.
We welcome the submission of digital images and video. If you have photos that you think tell
the tales of Colgan HS, please email them to colganyearbook@gmail.com. Submit a caption
noting the names of individuals in the photo and the photographer with all submissions. Upload
edited videos to YouTube and send the staff the URL, content title, name of videographer.

Student Name:
Address:
Parent/Guardian:
Grade:
Phone:
Personalize your yearbook for $5 for 1 line, $10 for two lines up to 27 characters per line.

To order your book use the online platform YBPAY.com and school ID 12997117 OR Return this form and
check/money order made payable to: Colgan High School. Drop it off in the main office or mail to:
Colgan High School Att: Yearbook Staff
13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA 20112

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Page 21

DATA PROCESSING SCHEDULE 2016-17

1ST
INTERIM

1ST
REPORT
CARD

INTERIM

2ND
REPORT
CARD

23

47

21

End of Grading/Interim
Period

Sep 29

Nov 3

MS/HS Grade/Interim Print

File to Information
Technology Office (NLT 4
p.m. )

Oct 4

MS/HS Grade/Interim
Ready for Pick Up
Grade/Interim Go Home
ES Print File to Information
Technology (NLT 4 p.m.)

Days in Period

2ND

3RD
INTERIM

3RD
REPORT
CARD

4TH
INTERIM

4TH
REPORT
CARD

45

23

47

21

42

Dec 13

Jan 27

Mar 3

Apr 6

May 16

June 15 **

Nov 9

Dec 16

Feb 2

Mar 9

Apr 19

May 22

Jun 20

Oct 7

Nov 15

Dec 20

Feb 7

Mar 14

Apr 24

May 25

Oct 11

Nov 16

Dec 21

Feb 8

Mar 15

Apr 25

May 26

Mailed by
June 26

** Elementary Report Cards are given to students on the last day of school

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INTERIM AND REPORT CARD
DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER (92 DAYS)

First 9 Weeks (47 DAYS)
August 29September
Second 9 Weeks (45 DAYS)
November 4-December
SECOND SEMESTER (89 DAYS)
Third 9 Weeks (47 DAYS)
Fourth 9 Weeks (42 DAYS)
April 7May 16/June 16

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Interims

Report Cards

October 11

November 16

December 21

February 8

March 15

April 25

May 26

ES June 15
MS/HS mailed by June 26

School Board
Mr. Ryan Sawyers
Chairman
Mrs. Lillie G. Jessie
Vice Chairman
Occoquan District
Mr. William J. Deutsch

Mr. Gil Trenum

Coles District

Brentsville District

Ms. Diane L. Raulston

Mr. Justin David Wilk

Neabsco District

Potomac District

Mrs. Alyson A. Satterwhite

Ms. Loree Y. Williams

Gainesville District

Woodbridge District

Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven L. Walts

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the
Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following individual (s) will handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX: Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Prince
William County Public Schools
P.O. Box 389 Manassas, VA 20108

Colgan High School Administrative Team

Dr.Timothy Healey, Principal
Ms. Karima Wesselhoft, Assistant Principal
Mr. David Parrish, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Jerri Piacesi, Administrative Intern
Mrs. Lein Weakland Director of School Counseling
Mr. Dave Huckestein, Director of Student Activities
Mr. Steve Bouton, Director of Security
Mrs. Vicki Burns, Center for Fine and Performing Arts CoordinatorVisual Arts
Ms. Kris Nelson, Center for Fine and Performing Arts CoordinatorPerforming Arts

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COLGAN HIGH SCHOOL

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MANASSAS, VA 20112
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