Daily Bulletin Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Daily Bulletin

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Any student ARRIVING TO SCHOOL AFTER 2ND PERIOD must report to Ms. Flowers in the main office to be marked present.  -President T. McKenna

REMINDER: NO STUDENT IS ALLOWED ON THE ELEVATOR WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE.   – President T. McKenna

HANDICAP PARKING: Please do not park in any handicap parking spot in the lower parking lot unless you have proper tags/clearance.  Multiple cars have been illegally parking in these reserved spots.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.  –N. Vanbuskirk

SCHOOL STORE HOURS – Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 7:30-8:00 AM; Tuesday, Thursday – 3:10-3:30 PM

Regular Advisory

Adv           8:00-8:25

1st              8:28-9:22

2nd             9:25-10:19

3rd              10:22-11:16

4th              11:19-12:13

5th              12:16-1:10

6th              1:13-2:07

7th              2:10-3:04
Wednesday, May 2
. LAB A (1/2 days NO LAB)

. 7:30am Computer Science Club Bake Sale

. 3:15pm Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse at Northeast HS
Thursday, May 3
. 11:00am Teacher appreciation Luncheon 11-1pm

. 12:30pm Report Card Conferences – Half-day for Students

. 3:15pm Varsity Baseball at Germantown Friends School

Friday, May 4
. 8:00am Earth Day

. 12:30pm Report Card Conferences – Half-day for Students

. 3:15pm JV Baseball at Roxborough HS

. 3:15pm Varsity Baseball at Esperanzna Academy Charter

NEW MESSAGE(S):

HS Earth Day is THIS FRIDAY (5/4/18). Explore our theme “Sustainable Philadelphia” by participating in discussions with Guest Speakers (during science class), visiting PatioFest (during social studies) to learn more about environmental issues affecting Philly, and dine at the Veggie Cafe (during your lunch).

► Submit information for the DAILY BULLETIN before 10:30 am. Please include DATES and TIME. Send email to Mrs. Patricia Clark, Office Secretary.

► REFER TO DAILY BULLETIN on centralhigh.net for more information.  Thanks.

STAFF:

PACKING SLIPS:  To  Any Staff that has ordered supplies from various vendors, please understand that YOU NEED TO FORWARD ALL PACKING SLIPS to the SOO Office Immediately.  All outstanding orders MUST be closed and they will need to be posted in the “Advantage System”  prior to end of month.  There are numerous orders that must be closed.  Please comply.  -Adelina Donato, School Operations

►TRANSPASS LIST INFORMATION – SUBMIT TRANSPASS PACKETS TO THE MAIN OFFICE BY THE START OF 1ST PERIOD.  All students MUST initial next to their name on the enclosed printout. Circle the name of students that DID NOT receive their pass due to absence. If any student’s name is missing on the list, DO NOT ISSUE A TRANSPASS. Send student to the office. Thank You.

► Submit information for the DAILY BULLETIN before 10:30 am. Please include DATES and TIME. Send email to Mrs. Patricia Clark, Office Secretary.

STUDENTS:

Science entrance exam info.

Course Date Location
AP & Honors Chemistry Thursday 5/3 12:30pm Auditorium
Honors Organic Chemistry Thursday 5/3 12:30 pm Auditorium
Honors Pharmacology Thursday 5/3  12:30 pm Auditorium
AP 1, 2 and Honors Physics Friday 5/4   12:30 pm Auditorium
AP Env Sci Due by Fri 5/11 3:04 pm Virtual Exam- Join Classroom bggofw
AP Biology AP Biology Virtual Exam- Join Classroom opxxgsc
AP Physics C

Due by Fri 5/11 Rooms 098, 096

Dr. Feofanov

Typed half-page essay “Why Did I Choose AP Physics C”
Honors Astronomy

Due by Fri 5/11 Room 95

Mr. Ovetsky

Typed half-page essay “Why Did I Choose Astronomy”
Honors Forensic Science

Due by Fri 5/11 Room 83

Ms. Bonner

Typed half-page essay

“Why Did I Choose Forensic Science”

Seniors : Please return all Barnwell Library books to the library at your earliest convenience. Within the next two weeks late fines will be assessed and sent to your homeroom.  Individuals who have failed to return books will be assessed a “non returned/missing book fee”.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.                                                                                                                Mr. Lobron

There will be a mandatory meeting immediately after school on Thursday, 5/3, in Room 205 for all interested in joining the girls’ tennis team.                                                                                                                                                                                                    B. Graham

►GIRLS’SOCCER TEAM:  Any girl interested in joining the Girls’ Soccer team for next year must attend a meeting
on Thursday May 3, 2018. The meeting will be held in Room # 50 at 12:15 PM. Any questions.  -Mr. Johns.

 

► CHS EARTH DAY is Friday 5/4/18! PatioFest! Veggie Cafe! Guest Speakers!
Here are some ways you can participate:

– Host a booth at PatioFest!
1. Clubs may apply for a booth using this form: https://goo.gl/forms/adD0yLrwU6fXgvKl1
– booths must relate to this year’s theme ‘Sustainable Philadelphia’

– Contribute to the Veggie Cafe!
1. Sign up to bring a dish or to volunteer at the event:  https://tinyurl.com/VegCafe2018
2. You may receive extra credit in science classes. Consult with your teacher.

– Help with decorations!
1. Come to room 402 during SEAS meetings (Thursdays).
2. Volunteer after school on Thursday 5/3/18.

► 277: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE Amy Bunny Le for winning the Speaker at Large contest. She will represent you well on June 12, 2018. Good luck Bunny!  – G. Johnson-Smith

 

►  Last chance opportunities for Community Service.  VOLUNTEER TO WORK THE WATER STATION at Pattison Ave for the Broad St Run.  This group is different from Mr. McCray’s group.  Log on to www.broadstreetrun.com to register.  Go to the COMMUNITY link and click the “Volunteer” tab.  Choose the organization name (Central HS volleyball 1&2) from the drop down menu.  Look for the box for Sunday 5/6/18 and check off water station at Pattison ave.  See Mr. Leong in room 125 to confirm that you have registered. There will also be another last chance opportunity for community service on Sunday 5/13/18. -H. Leong

► Students you are invited to participate in  “Fumo’s Got Talent – Teen Edition on Monday, May 14 @ 4:30 p.m.
Three winners will receive a Target Gift Card. Fumo Family Library in South Philly. (2437 South Broad Street between Ritner & Porter).See Mr. Lobron at Barnwell Library for registration form. -J.R. Lobron

 

► FREE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS on Sunday June 10, 2018, 8:30 at Wells Fargo – Forms available soon.  –R. Drayton

 

► VOLUNTEER FOR 2018 BLUE CROSS BROAD STREET RUN – Students who are interested in volunteer work for community service hours at the Broad Street Run on Sunday May 6th, 2018 need to log on to http://www.broadstreetrun.com/volunteer/registration.cfm
and register. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Go to the COMMUNITY link and click the ‘Volunteer’ tab. Fill out your information and please choose the organization name (Central High School Track Team) from the drop down menu. Students, YOU SHOULD NOT choose a job because they will automatically assign you to the group job  “Gear Check”.  We do the duty of checking in and returning the personal belongings of the runners. Any questions, please contact Mr. McCray in my office Rm 60 in the gym or email at fmccray@philasd.org. Thank you.  –F. McCray

 

► CAFETERIA – Staff – If you are letting a student out of class during a LUNCH PERIOD to get lunch, please send student with a note.  –Ms. Williams, Cafeteria Manager

 

► SUMMER RESIDENTIAL iCAMP ACADEMY for current 11th grade students. iCamp Summer Media Academy: a free week-long summer residential academy at West Chester University (WCU) July 8-14, 2018. The academy is ideal for students who want to develop media skills (games, video, podcasts and audio, web content, etc.) and to share an interest in social change and issues of equity, access, and empowerment.  http://icampwcu.org/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G1y7tamWfcK10L6RFu8YIc_reejT7YpP/view?usp=sharing.  –A. Keefe

 

► Students, Faculty, and Staff – JOIN BARNWELL LIBRARY GOOGLE CLASSROOM today!  Access Barnwell LIbrary Card catalog. Access multiple databases for finding legitimate (scholarly) sources of information – Use Barnwell Library and Free Library of Philadelphia resources – Navigate to Google Classroom. Join new class. Use class code: c4dq9e5.  –J. Lobron

► REMAINDER OF THE YEAR – 305 Theater – The school day may end at 3:04, but theater begins in Room 305 (305 Theater)
Attention all performers in search of a stage and creators in search of performers, come together every Monday after school in Room 305. This is not a club, it is a service provided by the Performing Arts Department of Central High School.
For more information see Mr. Burns Rm. 305 (6.18)

 

► THE FINANCIAL LITERACY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB will meet every Friday after school in Room 211. Learn how to build wealth with students from Penn’s Wharton School!  -T. Quinn

 

► RECYCLING PSA: NO TRASH IN RECYCLING BINS, ONLY RECYCLABLES. The Recycling Club will pick up recyclables from classrooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On these days, please place your recycling bin outside the classroom if leaving the door unlocked is a problem! Thank you for your cooperation! – Recycling Club – REMINDER: Recyclables include paper, cardboard, empty plastic bottles, and empty cans. Trash includes chip bags, candy wrappers, tissues, food waste, and pizza boxes.  –J. Campbell

COUNSELORS’ MESSAGES:

► THE FUTURE LATINO LEADERS LAW CAMP HOSTED BY THE HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR FOUNDATION provides Latino high school students from across the country the opportunity to learn more about the legal profession through a nine-day all expenses paid summer enrichment program in Washington, DC. It will be held from July 7-15, 2018.   In order to apply and participate, you must meet the following requirements –  Be a high school student in good standing currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior – Have an interest in learning about law school and entering the legal profession (the student will provide details on this in their essay responses) – Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or have other valid immigration authorization, and MUST have government-issued identification; and – Have a demonstrated interest in helping your community and building your leadership skills. This application is due on April 29, 2018 and is accessible through the following link: http://hnbf.org/lawcampinfo/ -Ms. Chasan

► THE FORENSIC SCIENCE MENTORING INSTITUTE (FMI) is a non-profit, 7-week, academic program that specializes in teaching the forensic sciences to local high school students. They are offering their annual forensic sciences summer program TUITION FREE for the first time ever. The selection process will be based on merit and student applications as they are seeking dedicated students who have a passion for science, and who would benefit from a hands-on learning environment in a state-of-the-art laboratory. All students in the program will be paired with a mentor and will learn from actual forensic scientists using the same cutting-edge instrumentation deployed in real crime labs.