Challenger Early College High School

The Firebird Screams

Student Announcements
February 27, 2012
Congratulations with dealing with our inclement weather this week! Firebirds RISE: Tyler Stobbe and Kaitlyn Forgione have come up with a way, in their graduation project, to have Challenger provide relief to families that have lost their homes in fires or to the recent tornados. The goal is to raise $1,000 for the American Red Cross which then uses the money to help families buy clothes, groceries, or provide temporary housing. When we reach the goal of $1,000, Challenger Early College will be awarded the honor of being a Hometown Hero. What we need from you is: each PAA Family needs to come up with $45-$50 dollars either donated or fundraised. Turn in money to your PAA on Fridays, and Tyler or Kaitlyn will collect the money after PAA Family Time. There will also be a change jar on Mr. Rutherford's desk so anyone can donate spare change that they have to our $1000 goal. We will collect money until March 30. Donate money in PAA Family time to help Challenger become a Hometown Hero! Calendar dates to note: 1. February 27 will be our annual Rising Senior Night for all current juniors and their parents. The meeting will be in CAD 345 at 6 p.m. Attendance is mandatory. See Ms. Austin with any questions. 2. February 28, in the Tarlton Complex, from 11 a.m. 8 p.m., the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the Tenth Annual Celebration in Honor of Black History Month. Early college students are welcome to follow sign-out procedures (if 9th or 10th graders) and attend with their ID. 3. March 1-2: Spring Break for students 4. Juniors take the ACT for free at CHS on March 6 during the regular school day. Attendance is mandatory. Please bring a calculator if you have one. See Mr. McPhail with any questions. 5. On-going: Each student received Annual BBQ and International Food Festival tickets to sell. This PSO fundraiser supports early college work throughout the year. Please read the directions on the envelope. We encourage all Firebirds to participate! Please note: Freshman and Sophomores are not allowed to hang out in the Auditorium lobby or walkway. Freshman and Sophomores need to stay in the Nest at all times when not in class. Juniors and Seniors are allowed to be outside of the Nest (using the benches outside the Auditorium, for example) unless asked to move because of disruptive behavior. Monday, February 27, 2012

Pre-order your 2011-2012 Yearbook with Mrs. Hudson in the office. Yearbooks are $50.00. Checks are made to CHS. Interest meeting for a club that might start next year: Robotics Club Interest Meeting on Monday, February 27, in room 313. All students can submit potential Yearbook pictures to Mrs. Robbins at Deanne_Robbins@catawbaschools.net The Yearbook Staff is looking for pictures from the Early Bird Days and other school events. Dont forget to earn those PAA Family points!! At the end of the year, the PAA Family with the most points will win the PAA Family Honor Code Cup for 2012-2013. Earning Family Points: show exemplary Integrity, Stewardship, and/or Citizenship (including highest grade level attendance for the week). Losing Family Points: any disciplinary infraction. Dont hesitate to ASK for points from the adult if you think you deserve PAA Family points. The PAA Family Honor Code Cup will be given during our May 17th Awards Assembly! Looking ahead: 1. March 13: Quarterly Parent Meeting in the Tarlton Complex. Attendance is mandatory for students and their parent. 2. 5th Annual Talent Show hosted by the CHS International Club is on March 24th at the SALT Block Auditorium in Hickory. Auditions for the talent show are starting this month: February 28th to March 1st from 4 6 p.m. in the Auditorium. Tickets will be on sale March 5th for $5.00 in advanced and $7 at the door. Please let your friends and family know. Auditions are open to anyone and the show is open to the public. FROM YOUR PSO: Volunteers needed: Every Monday, CHS needs volunteers from 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. to monitor the Firebird Office and Nest. Volunteers are needed to help with the Annual BBQ and International Food Festival. Please email carrs2@embarqmail.com for more information or to volunteer. This is a great way for families to complete their four required volunteer hours this year. Volunteers are needed on March 6 to proctor the ACT for Juniors. Please call the school office to sign-up. 828-485-2980 Volunteers are needed to work concessions at select Hickory Crawdads games in March and April. Please email bollies@embarqmail.com to sign-up. Athletes can fundraise through supporting the Athletic Booster Bake Sale at the Annual BBQ and International Food Festival. Please contact bollies@embarqmail.com to sign-up. We are participating in the Valley Hills Mall My School's Cool program!! We could be awarded up to $5,000!! Shop on Wednesday and we get TRIPLE points for ALL retail purchases! EAT on TUESDAY OR THURSDAY and we will get TRIPLE points for every food court purchased! We only get points if receipts are turned in to the CHS locker or Nest. Monday, February 27, 2012

Connect with the PSO: On the web: http://www.chsfamilies.blogspot.com Connect on Facebook: CHS PSO Read documents: http://www.scribd.com/CHSPSO Schedule for Student Activities and Support Hour (4:10 4:50 p.m.)
Monday Homework Club (317, 318) Math Lab (307A) Writing Lab (312) Senior Connections (Auditorium) Key Club (320) Tuesday Homework Club (317, 318) Math Lab (304) Writing Lab (312) Yearbook (307 B) SGA/SAC (follow your schedule, 307 CD) Drama Club (BR) Knitting Club (307A) Hip Hop Club (Aerobics room) Gamers Club (1st, 3rd weeks only; 310) Anime Club (2nd, 4th weeks only, 310) Wednesday Homework Club (317, 318) Math Lab (301) Writing Lab (320) International Club (1st, 3rd weeks only; Aud.) Beta/NHS (2nd, 4th wks only, Aud.) Thursday Homework Club (317, 318) Family Schedule Math Lab (302) Writing Lab (320) Raza Latina (BR) Hmong Dance Troupe (307A) Drama Club (Auditorium) Tolerance Forum (1st, 3rd weeks only; 312) SAT/ACT Prep (301) Prom Committee (Office) Friday

Monday, February 27, 2012