Wednesday, October 18, 2006

DAILY BULLETIN

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.bridgeportcentral.org

Volume 02, No 11

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

TODAY IS B DAY; Periods are 2, 3, 5 and 7.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – ALL STUDENTS & STAFF

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

· Central students are going to class on time and working hard in class. Great job. There are less hats, doo rags, electronic devices and cell phones in the building. Keep it up. A gentle reminder that if you are “seen” with these items, you will be asked for them. Also no card playing is allowed. All students must carry their ID cards for security purposes daily. If you do not, you will have a consequence or pay for a new ID, the cost will be $3.

· A reminder to all students: If you can not make your scheduled detention day, speak with you house principal for a Thursday or Friday detention.

· Any student, unless you are in an after school activity or sport, you are to leave the building at dismissal.

· Let’s keep our school clean! Please do not walk around with any food or drink.

· Our Food Drive for the Prospect House is in need of more support. Students and staff, please donate any cans or non-perishable items to each house office or to the main office. This cause can truly help those that are less fortunate. Thank you for participating in this noble cause.

· Due to Staff Professional Development, there will be no school tomorrow, Oct. 19^th.

TEACHERS

· Ms. Carpenter needs help in the cafeteria for breakfast from 7:15 until 7:50 a.m. Perhaps you might be interested in swapping this for one of your assigned supervision periods.

· The next meeting for the Faculty Senate will be on November 6^th at 2:40 p.m. in Room F201. All are welcome and are encouraged to attend.

STUDENTS

· The next meeting for the Interact Officers will be after school on Tuesday, Oct. 24^th in Room F209.

· The National Honor Society has resumed their Monday schedule. They are recruiting blood donors for their up-coming blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 30^th. STEP UP ALL YOU GHOULS AND GOBBLINS!! You must be age 17 and weigh at least 110 lbs.

· The Young Educators Club will meet next Monday, Oct. 23^rd in Room F209. Those students interested in a teaching career are encouraged to join.

· DECA fundraisers have arrived. Pick up your order in room C112.

· The Fairfield University’s Academic Talent Search Tutoring Program has begun. Tutoring will take place every Monday & Wednesday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Room B107. Please see Ms. Morrone with any questions.

· Starting today, Oct. 18^th, we will be selling tickets for the Halloween Dance being sponsored by the Senior Class of 2007. You can purchase your ticket from Liz or Therese in the main office. Seniors will pay $4 and Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors will pay $5. Tickets purchased at the door will be $7.

· “No Child Left Behind Vocabulary” word for the day: Quandary – Dilemma. When Harvard and Stanford accepted Laura, she was in a quandary to which school she should attend.

· Happy Birthday to: Elissa Abrahams, Erica Abrahams, Hernan Gandarilla, David Phakosay, Christian Reid, Michael Rojas, Shaquita Stanley and Allundus Williams.

FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORES

· Help support the class of 2009 by buying a space on our name board for $1.00. This will be displayed at the pep assembly in November. Please see a class representative during the lunch waves to purchase your spot. All money raised will go toward the class of 2009 student activities.

· Any sophomore wishing to run for any office; president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or publicity, must attend a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24^th in Room E113. Be prepared to present a 3-5 minute speech and bring along 2 letters of recommendation from any supporting teacher. See Ms. Mezzanotte in Room E103 or Ms. Harun in Room E113. Come and make your vote count!!

JUNIORS

· Junior Assessment / Ring Dance deposits are due no later than Friday, October 20^th. Only 500 tickets are available so FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. See Ms. Boehm or Ms. McNeill for more information. This is the absolute last week!!

· Class ring order kits are here!! You can receive yours from your English teacher first, or then from Ms. Boehm in Room B206, Ms. McNeill in Rooms F205 / F207, or in the main office. The Ring Man will be here on Wednesday, Oct. 25^th thru Friday, the 27^th in the cafeteria during lunch periods.

SENIORS

· Please support the senior class of 2007 by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket. See Therese or Liz in the Main Office.

· Senior dues of $20 are due on Friday Oct. 20^th. No senior will be allowed to participate in senior activities without your dues paid. See Ms. Maltese or Therese and Liz in the main office.

· The Arise Program will hold its meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in Room B120. Please sign up in the Gear-Up office in Room B110 and see Ms. Elem.

· Senior portraits have begun being taken. You have the option to take your picture with a drape or tuxedo with a sitting fee of $20 or without a drape or tuxedo for $10.

PTSO

· Thanksgiving cheesecake and pie sales: Cheesecakes and pies are on sale through November 16^th. All orders must be turned in at that time. You can go to your house office to pick up your order forms. Freshman and sophomores: The top 3 sellers will receive $40 for 1^st place, $25 for 2^nd place and 2 free movie tickets for 3^rd place. The junior who sells the most will receive 1 free ticket to the Junior Ring Dance. The senior who sells the most will receive 1 free ticket to the Prom.

GUIDANCE

· Seniors looking into scholarships should go to our website at www.bridgeportcentral.org. Click on DEPARTMENTS, then GUIDANCE, then SCOLARSHIP LISTINGS. You can apply online or pick up applications in the Career Center or the Magnet Office. The list will be constantly revised as new scholarships come in, so visit it weekly.

· December 2^nd SAT: Please register by November 1^st.

· December 9^th ACT: Please register by November 3^rd.

· Sophomores: There will be a college fair at Bridgeport City Hall on Friday, October 20^th. Only 20 students from each office are allowed so FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. See your guidance counselor for a permission slip.

· Central will host a college fair on Thursday, October 26^th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Over 50 colleges will be here. Bring along your parents.

· There will be a Hispanic College fair at Sacred Heart University on Tuesday, October 31^st. Busses will leave Central at 9:30 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. Students please get a permission slip from your guidance counselor.

· Central is hosting a financial aid night on Monday, November 13^th @ 6:30 p.m. in F111 cafeteria.

· The following colleges will be visiting Central in the library:

1. Friday, Oct. 20^th – Pine Manor College (MA) @ 9:45 a.m. All Girls.

SPORTS

TEAM DATE Vs Away/Home

Boys V Soccer Wednesday, 10-18-06 Ridgefield @ 4 p.m. Home

Friday, 10-20-06 Harding @ 4 p.m. Away

Girls V Volleyball Wednesday, 10-18-06 Greenwich @ 3:45 p.m. Home

Friday, 10-20-06 Staples @ 3:45 p.m. Home

Girls JV Volleyball Wednesday, 10-18-06 Greenwich @ 5 p.m. Home

Friday, 10-20-06 Staples @ 5 p.m. Home

Friday, 10-20-06 Staples @ 5 p.m. Home

Girls V Soccer Thursday, 10-19-06 Norwalk @ 6:30 p.m. Away

Boys JV Soccer Wednesday, 10-18-06 Ridgefield @ 6 p.m. Home

Friday, 10-20-06 Harding @ 4 p.m. Away

Sophomore Football Wednesday, 10-18-06 New Canaan @ 6 p.m. Away

Freshman Football Thursday, 10-19-06 Greenwich @ 6 p.m. Home

Varsity Football Saturday, 10-21-06 Greenwich @ 1:30 p.m. Away

District Mission:

The mission of the Bridgeport Public Schools and its supporting community is to graduate all students “college ready” and prepare to succeed in life.