Campbell High School PTSA eNews (10/31/09)
** Reminders: Daylight saving time ends on tomorrow, November 1st. Clocks should be moved BACK one hour. Also, there will be NO school on Tuesday, November 3rd. Remember to Vote! **
CHS PTSA News
Scholarship
During the week of November 9-13, a representative from 123college.com will be coming to conduct workshops on the evenings of Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the CHS media center. These workshops will be limited to 30 people so that parents can fully participate and ask
questions. Space is limited, so hurry and register to claim your spot. The deadline to register for the workshops is November 6th. If you’d like to sign up for a workshop or if you’re interested in volunteering to assist
with coordinating the workshops, please contact chsptsa@att.net
Health & Wellness
The CHS PTSA will host a Health Fair on Tuesday, November 10th in the CHS cafeteria. We are still in need of volunteers to assist with the fair from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you’re interested in helping, please contact chsptsa@att.net
Community
Halloween Events
Many events for Halloween are happening around the metro Atlanta area. Here is a list of family friendly and safe places to go celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 31st.
· “Scream on the Green” – Centennial Olympic Park
http://www.peachtreetv.com/story/?oid=26067
· “Georgia A-Scary-Um” – Georgia Aquarium
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/visitUs/georgia-a-scary-um.aspx
· The Big Boo Atlanta! Halloween Atlanta
http://atlanta.net/camp/halloween09/trick.aspx
Halloween Safety Tips
Motorists:
· Slow down in residential neighborhoods and obey all traffic laws.
· Exercise extreme caution when driving a vehicle. Be on the alert for excited youngsters darting out in traffic whose vision may be obscured by masks.
· Enter and exit driveways with caution.
· If you are driving children around the neighborhood, make sure they enter and exit the car on the curbside.
· Drivers should not wear a mask or a costume that makes it difficult to move your arms and legs while driving.
· Designate a driver for “adult parties”.
Parents and Children:
· Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police department immediately.
· Use costumes with light or bright colored material and trim.
· Check to see that the costume does not interfere with walking.
· Encourage children to use face paint and/or make-up rather than hoods, wigs or masks that can block vision.
· Teach children not to cut across yards. Clotheslines and yard ornaments are invisible in the dark.
· Do not accept rides from strangers.
· Check all treats before the children eat the candy and other Halloween goodies. Discard any homemade or unwrapped treats.
· Restrict Trick or Treat visits to homes with porch or outside lights on.
· Don’t go into homes.
· Give children a flashlight and fresh batteries so they can see and be seen.
· Children should Trick or Treat in groups, NEVER alone. An adult should accompany children.
· Set a time limit for your children to Trick or Treat. Designate a specific route for them to take. Children should obey all pedestrian safety laws: wait for green lights, walk, never run into the street, look left, right then left again before entering the street traffic. Cross only at street corners and never between parked cars.
Campbell High School
School Website
The school website is being updated frequently to improve content and communications. New photos have been added and a new video has been uploaded to the home page. Please take time to regularly visit the site located at:
http://www.cobbk12.org/campbellhs/chs/index.php.
College/Military Night At Osborne High School
Osborne High School is hosting a College/Military Night next Thursday, November 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the OHS cafeteria. All CHS students (especially juniors and seniors) are welcome to attend. The following colleges/universities will be in attendance:
· Abraham Baldwin College
· Andrew College
· Armstrong Atlantic State University
· Army
· Army National Guard
· Art Institute of Atlanta
· Berry College
· Brown College of Court Reporting
· Brown Mackie College
· Chattahoochee Technical College
· Clark Atlanta University
· Clayton College & State University
· Coast Guard Academy
· Emory University
· Georgia College & State University
· Georgia Gwinnett College
· Georgia Highlands College
· Georgia Perimeter College
· Georgia State University
· Gordon College
· ITT Technical Institute
· Jacksonville State University
· Javelin Tech
· Kennesaw State University
· LaGrange College
· Marines
· Mississippi State University
· Nashville Auto-Diesel College
· Navy
· North Georgia College & State University
· Piedmont College
· Reinhardt College
· Shorter College
· Southern Catholic College
· Southern Polytechnic State University
· Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
· University of Advancing Technology
· University of Alabama
· University of Alabama at Huntsville
· University of Kentucky
· Valdosta State University
· Young Harris College
Cobb County School District (CCSD) News
The school board is considering four (4) different options for the district’s calendar. Please visit the CCSD website and share your opinion about the calendars with our board member, Holli Cash (Post 2). Doing your own research on the pros and cons of each type of calendar may be beneficial. The calendars can be found at http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/calendars/ccsd_Calendars.aspx.
Calendar of Events
November (National American Indian Heritage Month)
1- Daylight Savings Time Ends (Move clocks BACK 1 hour)
2 – PTSA Parent Involvement Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
3 – No School, Elections for city councils and mayors – Be sure to vote!
6-8 - Emerging Minority Leaders Conference
9 – 2nd six weeks high school report card distribution
9-13 – Georgia Apply To College Week (GACW) @ CHS
10 - PTSA Health Fair, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., CHS Cafeteria
10 – PTSA College Planning Workshop, 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m., CHS Media Center
11- “Adolescent Depression and Suicide” workshop - Ridgeview Institute, Smyrna
12 – PTSA College Planning Workshop, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., CHS Media Center
15 - 11th annual America Recycles Day (ARD)
19– National Parental Involvement Day
20 – CHS International Festival
20 – Deadline to register for Session 2 of GHSGT Tutoring
23-27 – Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)
December
1 – Election run-off (if necessary)
2 – CHS Financial Parent Conference
4 – GA PTA Deadline for Reflections
21 - 31 – Winter Break (No School)
January
1-4 - Winter Break (No School)
5 – Students return to school
11 – PTSA Parent Involvement Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
12 – PTSA Board Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
18 – MLK, Jr. Holiday – No School
21- PTSA General Meeting
24 - College fair sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Georgia International Convention Center
February (Black History Month)
1 – PTSA Parent Involvement Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
3 – Deadline to register for Session 3 of GHSGT Tutoring
7- 13 National PTA Take Your Family To School Week
12 – PTSA Tea & Cookies for Teachers
15 – Student Holiday – No School
23 – PTA Day at the Capitol
March
1 – PTSA Parent Involvement Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
13 – Junior/Senior Prom
14 – Daylight Savings Time Begins (Move clocks UP one hour)
22-25 – GHSGT (Subject Area Tests) – 11th Graders Only
April
5-9 – Spring Holidays-Student/Teacher Holiday
15 – PTSA Board Meeting (Rev Coffee @ 6:30 p.m.)
22 – CHS Open House/PTSA General Meeting
May
3-13 – Teacher Appreciation Week
21 – Last day of school
21-22 – High school graduation ceremonies