Wednesday, May 23, 2007

DAILY BULLETIN
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
www.bridgeportcentral.org


Volume 09 – No. 17

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

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


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!
· All students should continue to work hard to improve on your grades. It is not too late to improve and have the high grades that you expect. Just a reminder of our district mission to graduate all students’ college ready and prepared to succeed in life!
· All Teachers: Gentle reminders to make sure that all students receive a grade or a pass fail on their reports by the end of the day today, May 23rd. Thank you!
· STUDENTS: There is a flyer that is going around about “Showtime at Central” this Friday night. This show is not going to take place!
· Any student who is not involved in an after school activity, must leave the building. This is for your safety.
· As the weather gets nicer, the possibility for cutting classes or not coming to school increases. Please carefully consider your choices. This is not in your best interest as it will affect your education which is very important if you are serious about being successful in life. Make good choices for you and your family!
· Students please continue the good practice of not using vulgar language throughout the school day as well as not using words that create harm to others. It is inappropriate and will not be tolerated!
· All students should make sure that our school has your correct address and phone numbers. This is very important in case of an emergency or when we need to mail literature to your home; especially next year’s schedule. Please go to your house office and make any necessary changes.
· Detention for today is for “S House.”. For your benefit, make up for your detention!
TEACHERS AND STAFF
· If anyone is interested in chaperoning the senior prom, please notify Ms. Maltese either by e-mail or by leaving a note in her mailbox.
· save the date! The end of year party will be held on Thursday, June 14th at Testo’s. The party begins at 6:30 with a cash bar and Hors d’oeuvres and the buffet will be served at 7:30. We will be honoring our retirees at this time. Show your Central spirit and plan on attending this fabulous social event. What a great way to end the year!
· Teachers: Salary agreements are in the main office. Please come and sign yours ASAP.
· Failure Notice Forms have been placed in all teachers’ mailboxes. It is extremely important that you adhere to the dates on these; foremost be very accurate with the information.
· This Friday, May 25th, the Food Service Program will be serving “fiesta salad.” Served with “Honey Oat Bread” all for just $3! E-mail your order to Ms. Fians today!
STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND STAFF
· All students it is important to have a career goal or a professional direction and to be mindful of those who are able to help you get to that place. Have quality relationships with your teachers; they can assist you in attaining higher grades and they can also help write a recommendation for you. Know your guidance counselor; they are here to help you. Make time to see them and use them as guides to help you with information and anything else you need for the college process.
· The field trip to the “Bodies Exhibition” in NYC today, May 23rd, has been CANCELLED. Please see Ms. Riti or Mr. Denton.
· The Lacrosse team will meet tomorrow, May 24th after school in the locker room.
· “Building with Books” is hosting a car wash this Saturday, May 26th near the gate in the back of school. It will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please come and support us!
· All candidates for football try-outs please report to the gym after school today, May 23rd.
· The CHS Girls Softball Team will have a brief meeting today, May 23rd, after school in room B206. Please bring your uniforms!
· There will be cheerleading tryouts for the 2007-2008 school year today, May 23rd and tomorrow, May 24th in the gym from 3 to 6 p.m. You must attend all 3 days. You must wear red and black shorts and a black or white tee-shirt. Sneakers are a must.
· ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: An electronic device was found in the parking lot between the softball field and tennis courts. If you believe it is yours, please leave a detailed written description of the lost item with the ladies in the main office.
· Anyone interested in being in the CHS Marching Band next year, please pick up a sign-up slip on the band room door. Fill one out today!
· “No Child Left Behind” vocabulary word for the day: Hackneyed (adjective) – Without originality; trite. When someone invented the phrase, “No pain, no gain,” it was clever; but now it is so commonly heard that it seems hackneyed. SYNONYMS: Clichéd; commonplace.
· Happy Birthday to: Lloyd Campbell, Braulio Feliciano, Jamarl Hardison, Bryan Mayen, Edgardo Suarez and Lloyd Walters.
FRESHMAN

SOPHOMORES
· The sophomore class will be collecting dues during all lunch waves until June 8th. Please remember the dues are needed to ensure a place for our Ring Dance next year.
· We will have a sophomore class meeting tomorrow, May 24th, after school.
JUNIORS
· Anyone who would like to purchase a Ring Dance souvenir glass or frame, please see Ms. McNeill or Ms. Boehm. The glasses are $1 each and a frame and a glass is $5.
· Ms. Boehm and Ms. McNeill will start collecting senior banquet deposits beginning Friday, June 1st. A $25 deposit is required to attend the “Class of 2008” senior banquet which will be held in October, 2007. Come and sail with us as we cruise up Long Island Sound! Cost of tickets is $40 per person and $70 a couple. NO REFUNDS!
· All 11th grade students must get a physical! The blue physical form was mailed home on January 17th. This form needs to be filled out by the parent or guardian and your doctor. This form should be returned to the school nurse. All doctor appointments must be made for after school hours. Sport physicals are acceptable; obtain a copy from your coach. If you do not have health insurance, sign up with our School Based Health Center to get your physical done there. Only those student’s that turn in their physical will be eligible to obtain their senior schedule.
SENIORS
· Any senior who has not paid for their cap and gown, please see Felicia ASAP.
· Any senior who owe obligations, please see Therese in the main office ASAP. Do not wait until last minute as this could result in not being able to participate in the graduation ceremonies. Same goes for if you owe obligations to the library. Pay your library obligations to the library. Please pay any obligations immediately!
· Post-prom tickets are on sale in the main lobby for $5. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
· Attention all nominees running for Prom King and Queen: Please make sure to hand in your essay as to why you should be picked and also enclose an appropriate picture with your essay. These are due tomorrow, May 23rd.
PTSO
· The PTSO is hosting a “Post Prom Party” after the prom @ Central High School from 12 to 4 a.m. Our own DJ “Shaq” will provide the music, there will be breakfast/brunch served and LOTS OF FUN! Tickets will be on sale in the main lobby. The cost is $5. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please see Brenda Walker.
GUIDANCE
· Seniors looking into scholarships should go to our website at www.bridgeportcentral.org. Click on DEPARTMENTS, then GUIDANCE, then SCHOLARSHIP 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.
· For current freshmen: The ConnCAP Summer Pre-Engineering Program at the University of Bridgeport is a program that runs from June 28th to August 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students must have an “A” or “B” in Math and Science, recommendations from teachers, scored at goal on CMT and is interested in engineering, computers, math and science. See Mr. Moran in the Magnet Office for an application. There will be a meeting for those freshman who are interested in this program. The deadline to apply is May 31st.
· Eastern State University in Willimantic is offering a summer institute for future teachers which will run from July 8th to August 3rd. Students get to live on campus and you also earn college credit! Tuition is $200 but will be waived for students who participate in a Free Lunch Program. This is open to current sophomores and juniors. Deadline to apply is May 30th. See Mr.Moran in the Magnet office.
· Housatonic Community College High School Partnership Program for the Fall 2007. Juniors and sophomores can take a course and earn college credit! The student must maintain a “B” average and have counselor recommendation. See your counselor for details. Deadline to apply is June 22nd.
· Senior scholarship awards will be held on Wednesday, June 6th @ 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
· Seniors of Cape Verdean descent should see Ms. Carpenter for a Cape Verdean Scholarship Application. Applications are due by May 31st.
SPORTS

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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