The Paw Print

March 2010

News from Campbell-Savona Jr./Sr. High School

2010-2011 Course Requests

Student course registration for the 2010-11 school year has been completed.  Next week, parents will be receiving a letter and a copy of their child’s course requests.  It is important for parents and students to spend some time and to take a look at the courses that were requested.  You are not required to return the selection sheet, but if you have questions or would like to have courses added or dropped, please contact the guidance office by Monday, March 22^nd.

7^th And 8^th Grade State Testing Information

Our state testing in ELA and Math will begin on Tuesday, April 27^th, 2010. The testing occurs right after we return from spring break this year. ELA is scheduled for 8^th graders on Tuesday, April 27^th and Wednesday, April 28^th in the morning. For 7^th graders, ELA is scheduled on Wednesday, April 28^th and Thursday, April 29^th, 2010. Our Math testing is scheduled for May 5^th through the 7^th, 2010, with 8^th grade testing on Wednesday, May 5^th and Thursday, May 6^th, and 7^th grade testing on Thursday, May 6^th and Friday, May 7^th. Please be sure that your student is planning on being in attendance during that week for his/her testing. There are make-up dates for testing in case of emergencies, but student attendance during the weeks of testing is very much appreciated. Our students and teachers have worked very hard to prepare for these exams—good luck and keep up the good work!

Junior/Senior Prom

The Class of 2011 Prom Committee has been meeting regularly to plan for a spectacular prom in 2010.  The Prom will be held at Corning Community College on May 1, 2010 from 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  Crowning will take place at 11:30 p.m. and parents are welcome to attend the crowning.  The theme is Music of the Night Masquerade Ball.  The colors are teal, royal blue, purple and silver.  More details will be available soon.  Mark your calendar now….you won’t want to miss this Prom! Reminder for students on the restriction list, you will need to go to SOS and complete passing work the week prior to the prom in order to be eligible to attend the prom.

Prom Dress Boutique

The Campbell-Savona Prom Dress Boutique is currently open and available for girls who are in need of a prom dress. The boutique is filled with beautiful dresses of all colors and sizes. These dresses are donated by individuals who have worn them once and want them to be passed on to a girl who is looking for her dream dress. Rebecca Lewis (a PTSO mom) and her daughter, Zelie Lewis, have organized and decorated the boutique for the 2010 prom season. Ronda Strawser, Home-School Counselor for Campbell-Savona Jr.-Sr. High School, is available (along with Zelie) to assist girls during their free periods to find a dress. The PTSO is asking for a $5.00 donation per dress if possible, however no girl will be denied a dress due to financial difficulty. Dresses can be donated by contacting Ronda Strawser at 527-9800, ext. 2444 or Rebecca Lewis at 527-6027.

8^th Grade Transition Night

We have scheduled our 8^th grade Transition Night for Wednesday, April 7^th at 6:00pm in the LGI. We invite our current 8^th graders and their parents to attend the event. During this presentation, we will give you information about what high school will be like for your child. We will discuss such topics as graduation requirements, Regents requirements, class rank and we will also provide you with a copy of the courses your student has selected for next year. We also plan to have teachers available to talk about the classes that your students will be taking next year. We hope to see you there!!!

Incentive For The Third Marking Period

The 7^th and 8^th Grade Team reminds all students in 7^th and 8^th grade that we will be having another incentive activity scheduled after the end of the third marking period. In order to earn the incentive activity, students must pass all of their core classes and not receive a discipline consequence for the entire marking period. This marking period’s incentive activity has not been determined as of yet, but in the past, we have done such activities as an ice cream social, an afternoon outdoor activity, and a movie in the LGI. The past two incentives have been a huge success and we want as many students to be able to participate as possible in this incentive. Good luck and work hard!!!

Character Club

Honesty, Integrity, Reliability and Trust; these are just a few words that describe the character trait, trustworthiness. The Character Club would like to congratulate the following students and staff member as being selected for February’s character trait, Trustworthiness.

Grade 7: William Ceasar Grade 8: Kyle Asbury Grade 9: Phillip Hanlin Grade 10: Heather Dewert Grade 11: Megan Gleason Grade 12: Vivian Wu Staff: Mr. Simms

Upcoming Character Traits: March: Positive Attitude April: Consideration May: Helpfulness June: Citizenship

Attendance:

The Campbell-Savona Jr./Sr. High School monitors student attendance very carefully.  We are concerned about the welfare of all of our students and want to ensure they are safe.  When a student is absent from school, the school attempts to contact the parents.  If your child will be out of school, please call the Assistant Principals office at 527-9800 x1410.  In addition, please send in a written note with your child for our records. 

We would also like to encourage our students to be to school on time as tardiness to school can disrupt the educational process for all students. 

Because attendance is extremely important for the success of our students, a letter is sent home at the completion of every five weeks to parents of students who have missed five or more days of school.  These absences include excused and unexcused absences.  The letter is an opportunity for parents to compare their records to the schools records and notify us if there is a discrepancy. 

Congratulations to the following students who had perfect attendance for the first and second marking periods of the 2009-10 school year!  Perfect Attendance requires a student to be present in school every day, all day with no tardies to school.  As this is no easy task, these students need to be commended for their dedication to their education.  A pizza party will be held for these students on Friday, March 5^th during their lunch to celebrate their success.  Keep up the good work!

Tyler Austin, Ryan Begell, Jennifer Brazie, William Ceasar, Heather DeWert, Rebecca Drake, Devin Gwinner, Mackenzie Gwinner, Trenton Hickey, Penny Landon, James Neally, Justin Neally, Lucas Parker, Amanda Reed,

Megan Reed, Gabriel Smith, and Jason Wood.

Senior Trip

The seniors are preparing for their senior trip in April. There is an informational meeting planned to review the expectations and agenda for the trip. All seniors who are going on the trip are expected to attend the meeting on

Wednesday, March 31^st at 6:00pm in the LGI.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Sports physicals for the next school year will be scheduled in May/June.

March   12^th Mid-term Sent Home

15^th 6:00pm Academic All-Starts @ C-S

6:00-8:00pm Prom Committee Meeting, Room 1058

Sophomore Class Sales Begin

16^th         7:00pm Jr./Sr. High Chorus Concert, Auditorium

17^th         5:30pm PTO Meeting, Library

  6:00-7:30pm Open Swim

18^th         3:15 – 4:30pm 7^th & 8^th Grade March Madness Activity

19^th         All County Festival @ Hornell

22^nd         6:00pm Academic All-Stars @ Naples

6:00pm Board of Education Meeting, LGI

23^rd 7:00pm Jr./Sr. High Band Concert, Auditorium

24^th         6:00-7:30pm Open Swim              

24^th – 26^th         Scholastic Book Fair – BOGO

    25^th Registration Deadline for May 1^st SAT

26^th         5:00-8:00pm Jr. Class Spaghetti Dinner, Cafeteria

   7:30pm Ithacappella Concert, Auditorium

 29^th 6:00pm Academic All-Stars @ Canisteo-Greenwood

 30^th 6:00-7:30pm Open Swim

 31^st 6:00pm Senior Trip Parent Meeting, LGI

April       2^nd          ½ day Early Dismissal - Good Friday

6:00-7:30pm Open Swim

5^th           6:00-8:00pm Prom Committee Meeting, Room 1058

7^th           8^th Grade Transition Night, LGI

  6:00-7:30pm Open Swim

9^th          Marking Period Ends

10^th – 13^th          Senior Trip

12^th 6:00-8:00pm Prom Committee Meeting, LGI

13^th Sophomore Career Day @ CCC then visit BOCES Coopers Campus

 14^th 5:30pm PTO Meeting, Library

6:00-7:30pm Open Swim

16^th Report Cards Sent Home

19^th – 23^rd          Spring Break – No School