Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Daily Bulletin

DAILY BULLETIN
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
www.bridgeportcentral.org
Volume 04, No 12
Tuesday, December 19, 2006

TODAY IS E DAY – Periods 2, 3, 4 and 6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – ALL STUDENTS & STAFF
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
· All students, it is through your hard work that will make Central High School one of the best high schools in the state!
· Congratulations to all 1st and 2nd honor students on this high achievement and all the hard work you put into school this year!
· All students should continue to work hard to improve on your grades. Mid-term for this marking period was last Friday. It is not too late to improve and have the high grades that you expect for the 2nd marking period report cards!
· We are now following the new modified block schedule. You can pick up a copy of the schedule in the main office.
· All Students must have a photo ID daily for security purposes and your safety. Those students who can not produce one (if asked) will receive detention! If you lost your ID, you need to pay $3 for a new one.
· A continuous reminder to all students that if you are “seen” with any hats or electronic devices, you will be asked for them. Also, no card playing in school.
· 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. The late bus is provided only for detention and those students participating in after-school activities.
· Let’s keep our school clean! Please do not walk around with any food or drink. Additionally, some of our neighbors have been complaining about the trash outside of the building. Let’s keep our area and Bridgeport clean…Don’t litter!
TEACHERS
· Just a reminder that tonight we are having our Holiday Party for all faculty and staff @ Testo’s Ristorante and Catering.
· Please excuse the choir, the band and the orchestra from all classes today, Dec. 19th. They will be performing at the Mayor’s Concert in the morning and at St. Vincent’s Hospital in the afternoon. The list of students has been e-mailed yesterday by Mr. Degroate.
STUDENTS AND STAFF
Bowling is for varsity members only but anyone can come and watch. See Mr. Katona with any questions.
The Drill Team will have practice today, Dec. 19th @ 2:45 in the cafeteria. If you are not sure if you made the team, there is a list posted on the front of each office.
The CHS Boys Basketball team is playing against our city rival Bassick today, Dec.19th at home. Freshman are playing @ 3:30 p.m., Junior Varsity @ 5:15 p.m. and Varsity @ 7 p.m. All tickets are $5. Get there early…these games are expected to sell out! Come and support the team.
Due to the home basketball games today, the gym will be closed during period 6 and there will be no other after school activities allowed in the gym.
· Get your voucher for “Disney on Ice” at Harbor Yard, January 3rd and January 4th @ 7 p.m. The voucher allows you to purchase up to 6 tickets for only $ 10 a piece. Tickets are otherwise $15, $20 and $25 each. Se Mr. Curtin or Liz in the main office for your voucher.
· Mr. Graf and the Athletic Department are looking for a few dedicated students to work the home Basketball games this year. If interested please see Mr. Graf in Room H105.
· Due to high demand, late-buy yearbooks are available for $120 until tomorrow, Dec. 20th. This is the absolute last day to purchase a yearbook. See Ms. Hale in Room E210.
· Students, faculty and parents who are interested in purchasing an add in this years yearbook, can pick up an Ad Brochure in Room E210. Ad space is limited, so place your add early.
· The Fashion Club is having a raffle for the BIGGEST FASHION SHOW in high school history! 1st prize is a $50 Westfield Gift Card. 2nd prize is a $25 Westfield Gift Card and 3rd prize is a certificate to order a decorated cake by the lovely Ms. Griffin. Tickets are on sale now. See any member of the Fashion Club. Any FCCLA Fashion Club member who have not received your raffle tickets, see Ms. Griffin or Ms. Williams in Rooms F201, F203, F205 or F207. Also, dues must be in by Friday, Dec. 22nd. The next Fashion Club meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 2nd @ 2:45 p.m. All members must attend.
· Casting call first cuts list s are posted in or around each house office. The students who made the first cut, there will be a meeting today, Dec. 19th @ 2:45 p.m. in Room F203.
· The main office is collecting for a canned-good food drive for the less fortunate. Please contribute to this worthy cause.
· Liz and Therese in the main office would like to send a special thank you to all who gave to “Toys for Tots.” It is all greatly appreciated!
· Therese in the main office is collecting hats, gloves, socks, ect. to give to the less fortunate. She will be collecting these items all winter-long.
· The sophomore class of 2009 is sponsoring a raffle that will be held tomorrow, December 20th. 1st prize is a mini Booney & Bourke shoulder bag and 2nd prize is a matching Dooney & Bourke umbrella. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased from any class officer, Ms. Mezzanote in Room E103 or Ms. Harun in Room E113.
· “No Child Left Behind Vocabulary” word for the day: Ebullient – Showing excitement; Overflowing with enthusiasm. Amy’s ebullient nature could not be repressed; she was always bubbling over.
· Happy Birthday to: Sara Bonilla, Keith Carlos, Samantha Dicks, Dwayne Hellamns, Jerrett Irvin, Chevel Wallace and Dominique Wright.
FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORES

JUNIORS
· We have a luxury coach bus reserved for the junior ring dance. It will take all juniors to and from the dance. The cost for a seat is $20. If you would like to reserve a seat, please see Ms. McNeill no later than tomorrow, Dec. 20th. This is the absolute last day to reserve. There are only 53 seats available.
· There are limited amount of Junior Ring Dance tickets left. After Friday, Dec. 22nd, tickets for the dance are going up from $70 to $80 and assessments are also going to increase from $25 to $30.
SENIORS
· The Fairfield County Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Applications are available from Ms. Carpenter until Friday, Dec.22nd. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and a combined SAT score of 1350.
· Senior class dues have gone up to $25 and starting on Jan. 1st they will go up to $30. Any senior that has not paid their dues will not be able to participate in any events.
· Winter Formal tickets are now on sale for $10. The price will go up to $15 starting January 1st. The date for the formal is Friday, January 19th. Please see Liz or Therese in the main office to purchase your tickets.
PTSO
GUIDANCE
· For all students who took the PSAT’s in October: Wednesday (Dec. 20) and Thursday (Dec. 21) of this week you will be able to pick up your scores in the auditorium. Wednesday will be for students whose last name begins with A-L and Thursday will be for those whose last name begins with M-Z.
· Interested students can receive college credit from Housatonic Community College. If you are a junior or senior and have at least a B average, see Mr. Brown for details.
· 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.
· Seniors may apply for the Broad Prize Scholarship. They must have a 2.75 GPA in their senior year. As well, they must have shown steady, consistent improvement from grades 9 through 12. Please see your counselor for an application. The deadline is January 19, 2007.
· SAT - January 27, 2007: Please register by tomorrow, December 20, 2006.
· SAT - March 10, 2007: Please register by February 2, 2007.
· ACT - February 10, 2007: Please register by January 5, 2007.
SPORTS

TEAM DATE Vs. Away/Home

Boys V. Basketball Tuesday, 12-19-06 Bassick @ 7 p.m. Home
Friday, 12-22-06 Prince Tech @ 5:30 p.m. Home

Boys JV. Basketball Tuesday, 12-19-06 Bassick @ 5:15 p.m Home
Friday, 12-22-06 Prince Tech @ 4 p.m. Home

Boys FR. Basketball Tuesday, 12-19-06 Bassick @ 3:30 p.m. Home

Girls V. Basketball Wednesday, 12-20-06 J. Barlow @ 7 p.m. Away

Girls JV. Basketball Wednesday, 12-20-06 J. Barlow @ 5:15 p.m. Away

V. Wrestling Tuesday, 12-19-06 B. McMahon @ 6:30 p.m. Away
Thursday, 12-21-06 New Canaan @ 4:30 p.m. Home
Saturday, 12-23-06 Fitch Tourn @ 10 a.m. Away

Wrestling Practice Wednesday, 12-20-06 3:15 – 5:30 p.m. Home



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

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