Friday, September 4, 2015

Student Announcements for Friday, Sept. 4th

Good morning,


All Juniors are to report to the the auditorium during A-lunch today for the Junior Assembly. 


The World Language Department is organizing a book drive to benefit the group home Buen Pastor in Guanajuato City, México. If you have a book in Spanish that you'd be willing to donate or purchase in order to donate, please drop it off to Ms. Olsen, Ms. Lopez or Ms. Dumaine. They live on the lower E-wing. Anything from pre-K to high school level (fiction and nonfiction accepted). For the niños, y'all! Last day to donate is next Friday, September 11th


Interested in learning how to run your own business? Thinking about having your own law firm one day? Have an idea that you think could make you rich? Then join CARRBORO HIGH SCHOOL’S DECA CHAPTER! There will be guest speakers to talk about all things business and marketing, field trips to learn how certain industries work, and competitive events against students from across the state! We will begin our membership drive Friday, September 4th during both sessions of SMART Lunch. A link to our membership form will also be available Monday! Come by Room E115 for details about DECA, our calendar of events, and membership!


If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch please remember that you have to fill out a new application every year to continue to be eligible.  See Ms. Crider or the cafeteria staff for an application.


ALL FRESHMEN - Our next JAG meeting will be A lunch on Friday, September 11.   Remember, your JAG meeting is a required meeting and attendance will be taken.  


Students who plan to participate in pre-season conditioning and skill development for Winter and Spring sports, must register online beginning Sept. 1 and submit a physical to the athletic director.


Students can pick up off campus passes and hang tags.  Please come to Ms. Lombardi's office during free periods, study halls, or lunch.


The all-women’s, student-led A Cappella group, Sophistikeys is holding auditions beginning on Monday, Sept 7.  Audition sign-ups and more information are outside Room C-111.


Seniors-- Important Deadline for the Rensselaer Medalist Program!!!  The Rensselaer Medal is designed to recognize students for excellence in advanced math and science.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING OUR MEDALIST:
To be honored with the Rensselaer Medal Scholarship, a student must**
*         Be ranked within the top 10% of the Class of 2016
*         Demonstrate potential for success in a challenging academic setting
*         Excel in advanced math and science courses (accepted students have completed chemistry, physics, and a minimum of four years of mathematics through pre-calculus, by the end of their high school senior year)
*         Exhibit significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
If you would like to be considered for this program, please see Dr. Wooten before Friday, September 4th