Wednesday, October 25, 2006

DAILY BULLETIN

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.bridgeportcentral.org

Volume 02, No 16

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

TODAY IS F DAY – Periods are 3, 1, 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.

· All students, it is through your hard work that will make Central High School one of the best high schools in the state!

· 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.

· Students and staff: We have a serious problem regarding the traffic gridlock in the morning. Please adhere to the following. All student drivers must come in the entrance behind the stadium, Center Street Ext. Any parent wishing to come that way to help alleviate the problem is welcome. Teachers can come in either location as well. The goal is to make the traffic flow as smooth as possible. Any students being dropped off at the main entrance, please tell your parents not to drive into the inner circle as once before.

· All teachers and students: Today we are having several agencies and advocates posted in the main lobby to provide information on substance abuse as part of our red ribbon week. Students have the option of visiting with the advocates for information.

TEACHERS

· 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

· Gear-Up for English will be held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in Room E214 with Ms. Furnari and in Room B109 with Mr. Iovino from 2:30–4:00 p.m. Please see your guidance counselor for an application.

· There will be a meeting for any student interested in joining the CHS Usher Guild today after school in Room F209 with Ms. Fians. This group of students forms the welcoming committee for various events taking place here during the day or after school as well.

· The National Honor Society has resumed their Monday schedule. They are recruiting blood donors for their up-coming blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 31^st. STEP UP ALL YOU GHOULS AND GOBBLINS!! You must be age 17 and weigh at least 110 lbs.

· 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.

· The Halloween party scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 27^th has been cancelled.

· Boy’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Teams will meet on today at 2:30 p.m. in Room E103. This is a mandatory meeting and all should bring their uniforms.

· There will be a Girl’s Indoor Track meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7^th @ 2:30 p.m. in Room B210 with Mr. Curtin. Any girls that are interested in running track should attend.

· Attention all Drama Club and theatre students: Permission slips for the field trip to CCSU on Friday, Oct 27^th must be turned in by the end of the day tomorrow, Oct. 26^th. If you need a permission slip, see Ms. Lee in Room B204 or Mr. Stover in Room A109.

· The Future Nurses Club will meet every Tuesday after school in Room B103. Everyone is welcome!!

· All Pep-Squad members: There will be mandatory practice on Monday’s, Wednesday’ and Friday’s in the cafeteria at 2:45 p.m. Be prepared with sweats, sneakers and a good attitude. You must attend practice if you want to participate in the Pep-Squad!

· Today’s field trip with Ms. Fians is cancelled.

· To all Academic Decathlon members: Today’s meeting is cancelled and is re-scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 26^th after school. Please check your e-mail.

· The Central Forum holds their meetings every Tuesday after school in Room B204. Our Open Mic Night will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30^th. You must attend 2 meetings with your poetry or short stories to participate. Central Forum awarded $2000.00 in scholarships and prizes last year!

· “No Child Left Behind Vocabulary” word for the day: Pragmatic – Practical; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something. This coming trip to France will provide me with a pragmatic test of the value of my conversational French class.

· Happy Birthday to: Andrew Bara, Diana Lanche, Rene Manzueta, Ricardo Montas, Kemuel Morales, Myrna Munoz, Victoria Sanderson, Savari Smith, Francisco Torres and Esma Vogli.

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.

· Congratulations to the following Class of 2009 Officers! President Rachel Lalanne, Vice-President Danielle Duncan, Secretary Sara Silva, Treasurer Amber Stephenson and Publicity Cherie McSwain.

JUNIORS

· Class ring order kits are here!! You can receive yours from your English teacher first, or then from Ms. Boehm in Room B206 and Ms. McNeill in Rooms F205 / F207. The Ring Man will be here today, 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.

· 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.

· The absolute last day to have your portrait taken is tomorrow, Oct 26^th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you did not receive an appointment, make sure you show up on Thursday. There will be no other retakes. 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.

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

· Seniors: 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. Please get a permission slip from your guidance counselor and it is due by Friday, Oct. 27^th. Please see Ms. Candelario or Ms. DaRosa.

· 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. Wednesday, Oct. 25^th - Tufts University (MA) @ 9:45 a.m. Extremely competitive.

2. Wednesday, Oct. 25^th – Boston College @ 9:45 a.m. Extremely competitive.

3. Thursday, Oct. 26^th – UCONN @ 9:30 a.m. 60 student’s maximum. Must have signed form.

4. Friday, Oct. 27^th – Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) @ 9:30 a.m.

SPORTS

TEAM DATE Vs Away/Home

Girls V Soccer Wednesday 10-25-06 Ffld. Warde @ 6 p.m. Home

Girls V Volleyball Wednesday, 10-25-06 B. McMahon @ 3:45 p.m. Away

Friday, 10-27-06 Danbury @ 4 p.m. Home

Girls JV Volleyball Wednesday, 10-25-06 B. McMahon @ 5 p.m. Away

Friday, 10-27-06 Danbury @ 5 p.m. Home

Freshman Football Thursday, 10-26-06 Ffld. Warde @ 6 p.m. Home

Varsity Football Friday, 10-27-06 Ffld. Warde @ 7 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.