Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Student Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 20th

Good morning!


The winner of the PBIS drawing is Jefferson Castenada. Please see Ms Deeds for your prize.


The Yoga Club will meet in the gym tomorrow during  lunch! Students and Faculty and Staff are invited!



SGA's Annual Winter Links fundraising campaign is under way!  Winter Links will run throughout the entirety of January and is an initiative to raise money for local charities and unite our school in giving back.  This year we will be collecting and raising money during 5th period classes and the funds raised will be used to support "Positive Impact for Kids" - an organization that was created by our very own Leanne Joyce.  Bring in your spare change and support your community Jaguars!


The Unity Club is helping a graduated senior fundraise for a Community Center in Teneres in the Dominican Republic. Our goal is $5,000 For information, please see: http://supportofdevelopmentoftenares.mydagsite.com/home and https://sites.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/mr-hite-s-useful-links/virtual-silent-auction


Our French Exchange Program with the La Rochelle school is taking place this April, just after spring break. Are you interested in making new friends and hosting a French student in April? Do not worry if you can’t speak French, they speak English. Please come to an informational meeting in Room E117 this upcoming Thursday, January 14th at 6.00pm. You and your parents can receive more details about this wonderful experience at this meeting.
Questions? Contact Ms. Lopez and Mr. Hoffman.


Spring Sports begin Feb. 15, if you plan to tryout, you must be eligible by NCHSAA rules, register online and submit a current physical.


UNC Health Care is offering free sports physicals Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 for all Carrboro High School students.  For more information go to CHS Website - Athletics.


Do you want to show the world your appreciation for a teacher, friend, or "bae"? The JagWire is publishing a limited amount of compliments (anonymous or not) in our Valentine’s Day issue! Just email your compliment to chsjagwirenewspaper@gmail.com. 25-character compliments for $3, 26-55 characters for $5, and 56 or more characters for $8. Deadline Jan. 21st!


Registration for the 2016 NC DECA State Competition (also known as the “Career Development Conference”) is officially open, and all Carrboro High School students can participate! So, If you want to meet new people from across the state, compete for awards, scholarships, possibly win a chance to participate in the International Conference in Nashville, TN this year, or just want a Thursday and Friday away from school, register for this event!

The dates are March 10th through the 12th, and the registration fee is $200 ($220 for non-DECA members). A parents’/guardians’/custodians’ meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th in the Media Center from 5:30pm-6:30pm. See Mr. McSwain in Room E115 to pick up your permission slip today!