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December / January 2014 – 15 Volume 23, Issue 3 CHS PTA publication Spotlight on Cleveland High School 3400 SE 26th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202 503-916-5120 http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/cleveland/ Highlights in this Issue Christmas trees…..... p. 2 Auction news........... p. 2 Support PTA..……... p. 2 SAT/ACT practice..... p. 3 Princeton Review..... p. 3 English dept news.... p. 3 Yearbook…………... p. 3 Senior photos….…... p. 3 Choir news……....… p. 4 College 3 x 5…..….. p. 5 CCC - FAFSA…….... p. 6 SSC news…….…..... p. 7 Clothing drive……... p. 9 Calendar…………... p. 10 From the Principal First, I thank our community for once again supporting Portland Public Schools in the November election. Your support of the Local Option will enable more support for our students in the classroom and will help us reach our goal to provide a high standard of education for all students. Thank you! This time of year is a great opportunity to work with your student and to set Academic Goals for the remainder of the school year. Here are a few tips that may be helpful: Who sets expectations for your teen? Encourage them to set personal goals. This can increase their motivation and expand their academic successes. How does your teen react to pressure? Some students thrive under pressure, while others buckle. How mature is your teen? Seniors may be able to handle tasks that freshmen cannot. What messages is your teen sending? Pay attention to their words and actions. Perhaps they say classes are challenging. Or maybe they finish homework quickly because it’s too easy. As simple as these points may seem, they all revolve around the constant role of parents and teachers to keep the lines of communication open, and to provide our students every opportunity for academic and personal growth. Please take time out of your busy schedule to hear the beautiful sounds of the season. During the last week before Winter Break, our music department will present its winter concerts. Director Dan Foster and the instrumentalists will perform musical selections on Tuesday, Dec. 16 th at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 18 th at 7 p.m., director Diana Rowey and the vocalists will present their seasonal selections. The last day before Winter Break is Friday, Dec. 19 th and staff and students return on Monday, Jan. 5 th . From all the staff at Cleveland High School, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Winter Break. Sincerely, Paul Cook CHRISTMAS TREE SALE Support CHS BASEBALL!! Dec 5 – Dec 14 Cleveland Community Field (See p. 2 for details)

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December / January 2014 – 15 Volume 23, Issue 3 CHS PTA publication

Spotlight on Cleveland High School

3400 SE 26th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202 503-916-5120 http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/cleveland/

Highlights in this Issue Christmas trees…..... p. 2 Auction news........... p. 2 Support PTA..……... p. 2 SAT/ACT practice..... p. 3 Princeton Review..... p. 3 English dept news.... p. 3 Yearbook…………... p. 3 Senior photos….…... p. 3 Choir news……....… p. 4 College 3 x 5…..….. p. 5 CCC - FAFSA…….... p. 6 SSC news…….…..... p. 7 Clothing drive……... p. 9 Calendar…………... p. 10

From the Principal

First, I thank our community for once again supporting Portland Public Schools in the November election. Your support of the Local Option will enable more support for our students in the classroom and will help us reach our goal to provide a high standard of education for all students. Thank you! This time of year is a great opportunity to work with your student and to set Academic Goals for the remainder of the school year. Here are a few tips that may be helpful:

• Who sets expectations for your teen? Encourage them to set personal goals. This can increase their motivation and expand their academic successes.

• How does your teen react to pressure? Some students

thrive under pressure, while others buckle.

• How mature is your teen? Seniors may be able to handle tasks that freshmen cannot.

• What messages is your teen sending? Pay attention to their

words and actions. Perhaps they say classes are challenging. Or maybe they finish homework quickly because it’s too easy.

As simple as these points may seem, they all revolve around the constant role of parents and teachers to keep the lines of communication open, and to provide our students every opportunity for academic and personal growth. Please take time out of your busy schedule to hear the beautiful sounds of the season. During the last week before Winter Break, our music department will present its winter concerts. Director Dan Foster and the instrumentalists will perform musical selections on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 18th at 7 p.m., director Diana Rowey and the vocalists will present their seasonal selections. The last day before Winter Break is Friday, Dec. 19th and staff and students return on Monday, Jan. 5th. From all the staff at Cleveland High School, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Winter Break. Sincerely, Paul Cook

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Support CHS BASEBALL!!

Dec 5 – Dec 14

Cleveland Community Field

(See p. 2 for details)

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Support Cleveland PTA with Fred Meyer Rewards Card

With only 35 households at Cleveland signed up, we were still able to contribute $94 to the Cleveland PTA this past quarter by doing nothing more than linking those Fred Meyer Rewards cards to Cleveland on the Fred Meyer website.

Want to earn money for Cleveland with only a minimal effort? Link your FM Rewards card to Cleveland on the Fred Meyer website and then use your card at Fred Meyer. It's that simple! You still continue to receive your usual rewards and fuel points and the Cleveland PTA gets a portion of the $2.5 million that Freddy's gives away each year, which can be used to support teachers and students at our school. Sign up via the address below – you will be asked to create an account and then choose Cleveland to link to your card. Questions? Email me at [email protected]

Have you linked your card yet? Just click the link below and do it today! http://www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

The CHS PTA publishes this newsletter each month. The deadline for the next issue of SPOTLIGHT is January 26, 2015, for the February issue. For information or questions regarding the content of this

newsletter, please contact Judy Stone at [email protected]

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Support CHS BASEBALL!!

Friday, Dec 5 – Sunday, Dec 14

Hours

Monday – Friday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location

Cleveland Community Field, SE 31st & Powell

Trees

Nobles $25, any size

Douglas Firs $20, any size

All proceeds from the Christmas tree sale benefit

CHS Baseball

Saturday, March 7, 2015!

Cal l ing al l businesses in terested in support ing Cleveland's la rgest fundraiser

o f the year !

We have a wide variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to choose from. Catalog ads start at $100 and sponsorships range from $350-$1500 (and include tickets to the auction and extended advertising exposure). For complete details and to purchase advertising & sponsor packages, go the auction website at https://clevelandhs.ejoinme.org/bignight or email Corrine at [email protected].

We LOVE your Donations! Each year, the best donations come from our very own CHS community! Please go to the auction website for ideas or email Maggie at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!

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English Department News IB juniors in Alex Gordin's classes will be reading for the first time, A Tale for the Time Being, a Man Booker Prize finalist written by Ruth Ozeki. Books were awarded through Literary Arts and TAG funding. After reading and studying the text, students will attend a Literary Arts lecture and author reading in February. Over fifty 12th grade students from Alex Gordin's Film and Lit classes attended a documentary screening of teenage homelessness on November 24, at the Northwest Film Institute. Students then engaged in a Q and A with the film's participants. The screening is part of an educational outreach, the Global Classroom, which connects film and secondary youth, and sponsored in large part by Chipotle Restaurants.

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CCC Offers Another Opportunity For Students To Take The Princeton Review

Assessment (PRA)

SAT/ACT practice test for Sophomores and Juniors on Friday, January 30

For the second time this year, the CCC will offer an opportunity for CHS students to take a free Princeton Review Assessment (PRA) to expose them to both the SAT and ACT. The PRA is a good way for students to find out whether they would score higher on the SAT or ACT. The PRA contains sections of both types of tests. Four weeks after taking the PRA, students receive their scores back from Princeton Review in a “scores back” session, held in the evening and open to both students and their parents, During the “scores back” session, Princeton Review personnel explain the fundamental differences between the SAT and the ACT and share valuable strategies and tips with the students that will help them when they take the actual tests later in the year. The PRA is offered at no cost to the student, and taking it does not constitute a hidden commitment to The Princeton Review to use their services in the future. This session of the PRA is open to Cleveland sophomores and juniors. It will be held at CHS on Friday, January 30, at 8 am (a teacher planning day). The “scores back” strategy session will be held at CHS on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 pm. Students MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME to take the PRA. Students may sign up in the CCC starting the first week of December. Sign up is on a first come first served basis, and is limited to 75 students.

Order your Yearbook before Prices Increase

At $50, the Legend is one of the least expensive high school yearbooks of its size in the country. Unfortunately, prices will be going up after 1/31/15, so order your copy today and lock in the “old” price! Order online at www.yearbookforever.com, or use this direct link https://yearbookforever.com/#school/1003/2015

Be a “Yearbook Angel”

Help a needy student afford their senior yearbook! If you’ve got the means, consider buying an extra copy of the Legend, which will be given to a senior who couldn’t otherwise afford a book. Interested? Email Eric Levine ([email protected]) to make your donation.

Senior Yearbook Photos

Email senior portraits to [email protected]

Deadline is Friday 12/5

Head/shoulder poses are the best

Wider framing is ok, but makes it harder to see your senior’s face in the 2”x3” final print

High quality JPG files are preferred

Optional senior quotes, “tweet” length or shorter, are due at the same time

Contact [email protected] if you have questions

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Feedback Session For Students Who Took November Princeton Review Assessment

Monday, December 8 at 7 pm

Students who took the practice SAT/ACT PRA at Cleveland on the November teacher planning day will have their scored tests returned to them at an evening session in the CHS library on Monday, December 8 at 7 pm. At this time, representatives from The Princeton Review will go over the tests with the students and share insights and strategies for success on standardized SAT and ACT tests. Parents are invited to accompany their students to the “scores-back” session. Students should bring their test booklets from the November PRA with them to this evening session.

Students who are unable to attend the December 8 meeting will be able to pick up their scored tests later that week in the CCC.

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Choir Department

Come and support our state recognized choir champions as they perform The Singing Christmas Tree at the NEW HOPE AUDITORIUM, 11731 SE Stevens Rd, Portland OR 97086. Let the spectacular sights and sounds of Christmas fill your hearts as you join Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree’s 300 voice choir, including their Youth Choir. New show, breathtaking music and spectacular pageantry create a Christmas extravaganza for the whole family. Tickets range from $18 – $75. If you have any questions about tickets or performances, please call the Singing Christmas Tree box office at 503- 557-8733 or visit their website www.singingchristmastree.org/performances Friday, December 5, 7:30 pm – Cleveland ‘A’ Choir – Singing Christmas Tree

The winter holidays bring a Portland tradition at The Grotto, where they beautifully decorate the gardens and sanctuaries with the glow of lights and they invite school choirs from around the state to perform each night. Cleveland Choirs perform on Monday, December 15th. Support Cleveland Choirs by attending their night at The Grotto. (Ticket prices: $10.00 general admission, $9.00 senior – 65 and over, $5.00 children ages 3 – 12, 2 & under are admitted FREE.) Tickets are available at the entry gate or may be purchased in advance at The Grotto’s Gift Shop or online at www.thegrotto.org/christmas. The Grotto is located at NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard, Portland. Festival Information: 503.261.2400

Monday, December 15, 6:00pm – Cleveland ‘A’ Choir, Dettes and Daires – The Grotto Festival of Lights

Looking for a fun inexpensive holiday date night or family outing? Did you know that for decades Cleveland HS has been recognized statewide for its choir program? Enjoy a night out on Thursday, December 18th for as little as $3 – $5 per person. Gleefully enjoy the melodic harmony of the Cleveland HS singers as they perform their winter concert with many traditional favorites, including A-Choir's annual performance of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus where they are joined by many, many A-Choir alumni. Following this concert is a traditional Wassail party for all. This is a special time of year to take a moment and connect to the spirit of the season in all of its forms. Tickets are sold at the door, students & seniors $3, adults $5. Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm – Cleveland Choirs – Winter Concert & Wassail Party

Can you imagine performing in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall? That’s what the Cleveland HS Daires will do before an audience waiting to hear the Oregon Symphony and their concert master Sarah Kwak perform a program of Messiaen: Hymne; Glazunov: Violin Concerto; Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”; and Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini. The Cleveland HS Choir program is that good! Come feel the Warrior pride and join the Daires on Jan. 26th at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Tickets can be purchased from the Oregon Symphony by calling 503-228-1353 or at http://tickets.orsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=2511. Monday, January 26, 7:30 pm – Cleveland Choir ‘Daires’ – prelude before the Oregon Symphony performance

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College 3X5: Three Things about Five Colleges Programs in Product Design

By Emily Standish, GoLocalPDX College Admission Coach

University programs in Product Design – also referred to as Industrial Design – train students to become professionals who bring ideas to life. Industrial designers are part artist, part entrepreneur and part engineer, trained in multidisciplinary programs where students design products that benefit consumers, industry, and business; create designs for medical and computer applications, transportation and environmental projects. The iPod, the Volkswagen Beetle, the Eames Lounge Chair, the slinky dog, the Electrolux vacuum cleaner. All of these iconic designs were once just ideas being tossed around in design incubators. Here are five undergraduate programs for future Product Design professionals:

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ http://www.asu.edu • The goal of ASU’s Integrated Innovation (http://design.asu.edu/degrees/undergrad/bsd_industrial.php) curriculum for

Industrial Design students is to produce design solutions that have value in the marketplace, meet consumer need, and benefit society and the environment

• Senior-level students may collaborate for two semesters with students across disciplines in ASU’s InnovationSpace (http://innovationspace.asu.edu/) to research, design and develop a product for real-world use

• By the numbers: 80% overall acceptance rate. SAT Mid-ranges: CR 500-620, M 520-650; ACT Mid-range 22-28.

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA http://www.drexel.edu • Drexel’s Bachelor of Science in Product Design (http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/undergraduate/PROD/) is strongest in

hands-on learning that encourages experimentation • Product Design majors can take advantage of Drexel’s Cooperative Education (http://drexel.edu/difference/co-op/)

programs, working in paid positions in business and industry relating to the major. • By the numbers: 75% overall acceptance rate. SAT Mid-ranges: CR 540-640, M 580-680; ACT Mid-range: 24-29.

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA http://www.gatech.edu • All students in the School of Architecture take a common first year core of design classes before compiling a portfolio that

will be used to apply into the School of Industrial Design (http://www.id.gatech.edu/) • Industrial Design students research and develop innovative solutions to mobility and functional limitations as part of the

Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, a collaboration between ID, engineering, computer science, and public policy students

• By the numbers: 41% overall acceptance rate. SAT Mid-ranges: CR 620-710, M 670-770; ACT Mid-range 29-33.

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN http://www.purdue.edu • Industrial Design students enjoy a cohort of about 100 students in the major, housed within the School of Visual and

Performing Arts/Department of Art & Design (http://www.cla.purdue.edu/ad/industrial/ ), with a dedicated lab that includes 3D printers for student use

• An art portfolio is not required to begin the degree, but is required to continue to upper level courses, which include corporate-sponsored projects for real-world applications

• By the numbers: 60% overall acceptance rate. SAT Mid-ranges: CR 520-630, M 560-690; ACT Mid-range: 24-30.

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA http://www.wwu.edu • WWU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (http://www.wwu.edu/id/about.shtml) is housed in the Department of

Engineering Technology and conferred on only 12 graduates per year • Application into the pre-major in Industrial Design requires an entrance portfolio review followed by a sophomore review

to progress to upper level courses • By the numbers: 84% overall acceptance rate. SAT Mid-ranges: CR 490-620, M 500-600; ACT Mid-range: 22-28.

Other colleges and universities with accredited Industrial Design programs are Carnegie Mellon University, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Oregon, Rhode Island School of Design, San Francisco State University, and University of Washington. A complete list of accredited programs in Industrial Design can be found on the website of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (http://www.idsa.org/list-id-schools).

Emily Standish is a partner in Portland, Oregon-based College Admission Coach LLC (www.collegeadmissioncoach.com) which helps students identify and gain admission to right-fit schools where they will thrive academically and personally. Contact me at [email protected]

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News from the College and Career Center (CCC), room 213, 9:00 – 3 :30 dai ly FAFSA Information Families with students attending college in fall of 2015 will soon be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is open on January 1st, and it is best to fill it out as close to the beginning of the year as possible. Families will initially fill out the FAFSA using estimated taxes based on their filing from the previous year. After taxes are filed for this year, families will use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to populate the FAFSA with the current and accurate data. Following are some resources from the Federal Student Aid website that may be helpful: What i s the FAFSA? The FAFSA is the application families will use to apply for the federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it provides access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school. Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other related expenses, such as a computer and dependent care. Also, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state aid and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether students qualify for their aid. Learn more at https://studentaid.ed.gov/types. Why complete a FAFSA? Families who do not complete a FAFSA could miss out on a lot of financial aid. Federal Student Aid uses the data on the FAFSA to calculate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is the number that’s used to determine eligibility for federal student aid and is an indicator of each family’s financial ability to pay for college or career school.

The EFC is not the amount of money that each family must provide. The EFC is an index that the college will use to determine how much financial aid (grants, loans, or work-study) the family would receive if the student were to attend that school. Who i s e l ig ib le fo r federal s tudent a id? The general eligibility requirements: students must have financial need, are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at a college or career school. Students should be certain they are familiar with these basic eligibility criteria, and ask a college financial aid office if they have any questions about whether they qualify. More detailed information is available at https://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility. Resources General information about federal student aid and many publications, brochures, and fact sheets are available on https://studentaid.ed.gov/resources. Some of these publications are listed below. Check the website for the availability of publications in English, Spanish, PDF, and Braille. · Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid helps students and parents understand the financial aid process and directs them to resources on the comprehensive website: https://studentaid.ed.gov.

· Do You Need Money for College? Federal Student Aid at a Glance is a fact sheet that provides a quick glimpse outlining the federal student aid programs, eligibility criteria, and application tips. Find more information at https://studentaid.ed.gov/resources - need-money.

· College Preparation Checklist explains how to prepare academically and financially for college through “to do” lists aimed at elementary and secondary school students and their parents, as well as adult students. This is the primary publication for any student considering college. Find more information at https://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college/checklists.

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News from the Student Services Center (SSC)

Senior Parents

CHS Financial Night

Do you have questions about the FAFSA? Are you wondering how you’re going to pay for college? Come to the CHS Financial Aid night on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm in the CHS Library. A guest speaker from Pacific University will present important financial aid information, as well as go over the FAFSA, and answer questions.

FAFSA Information

All seniors planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college should have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file with the federal government. The FAFSA should be filled out even if families feel their family income may be too high to qualify for need-based aid. Many merit scholarships and college scholarships, as well as the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (source of over 200 scholarships), require a FAFSA to be on file before they will consider a student’s application. Families and students may complete the FAFSA form online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA is free! Never pay anyone to fill it out for you. The FAFSA may not be submitted prior to January 1, 2015. It should, however, be submitted on January 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter. FAFSA on the Web is easy to use and makes applying for student aid faster. It has a user-friendly interface and extensive online instructions. The program is self-correcting and self-editing, ensuring better data quality and reduced rejection rates. The CSS PROFILE is used by some private/independent colleges in addition to FAFSA for awarding private money. The individual school will let students know if they need to fill out the CSS Profile. Students can apply online at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp.

OSAC Scholarships

In January, in senior English classes, counselors will present information about the OSAC scholarship application process. Over 200 OSAC scholarships are available to Oregon students, including several Cleveland High School scholarships. In order to be eligible for most Cleveland scholarships, students MUST submit the OSAC application. We encourage all students to send in an application if they are planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college. This year OSAC is encouraging students to apply online for scholarships, at http://www.GetCollegeFunds.org.

College Applications for Seniors

‘Tis the season to get those college applications completed! Allow at least 15 school days before the deadline for transcripts to be processed, recommendation letters written, and forms completed. This time allows counselors to prepare exemplary packets. If your student has a deadline between January 1-10, he or she MUST meet with the counselor for a senior interview by EARLY DECEMBER. Counselors will not be able to complete their portions of the applications and write recommendation letters over the Winter Break. College and University admissions staff consider the teacher and counselor letters of recommendation an important part of the College Admissions Packet. When a staff member writes a letter on short notice, it is not in the best interest of the student! If the college informs the student that it is missing any pieces to the application: First, find out from the college what’s missing and if they’ve received it yet. Second, contact a counselor if it’s a school piece that’s missing so we can check and resend it if necessary. Third, don’t panic! We’ve always been able to resolve these issues. The colleges are dealing with a vast amount of information and pieces get misplaced every year. Colleges have always been willing to accept additional copies as long as the student’s application part was received on time. Please note: Transcripts must be ordered on Naviance. Transcripts cost $1.00 each and the student’s account will be charged for each transcript ordered. Payment will be due when senior fees are due in May.

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Upcoming Oregon College Deadlines

University of Oregon priority application/scholarship deadline is January 15. Oregon State University priority application/scholarship deadline is February 1.

Junior & Senior Parents

Upcoming Test Dates

SAT – go to http://www.collegeboard.com ACT – go to http://www.actstudent.org (Note: ALL juniors, who pre-register in March, will take the ACT for free here at CHS in April.)

SAT/ACT Test Preparation Classes

For test preparat ion in fo rmation you may call : Portland Community College 503-731-6622 Saturday Academy 503-690-1190 Princeton Review 503-226-2114

Oregon University System Admission Requirements

The Oregon University System states that a C- is the minimum grade a student must earn in order for an approved college preparatory course to be counted as meeting the OUS subject area requirement for admission. This means that a student with a D in a core class (English, History, Science, Foreign Language, and Math) does not meet automatic admissions requirements, even if he/she has the required minimum GPA. The university will review all applicants who don’t meet these requirements and determine eligibility on a case by case basis. Our recommendation is to make up a D by going to summer school or night school, or by retaking the course online. Students should see their counselor first before signing up for a make-up course.

Portland Evening Scholars

Has your student failed a class at Cleveland? Check with his or her counselor to see whether the class must be made up for graduation! Registration for Spring Semester Portland Evening High School at Benson High School will begin at the end of first semester. Further information will be available in the SSC by mid-January.

Naviance

Has your Junior* or Senior Student logged onto Naviance yet? Naviance is a program designed to aid the college planning and application process. Students can match colleges to their specific profile, compare colleges, check out data from past Cleveland students, receive emails from their counselor and much more! All seniors are REQUIRED to log on to order transcripts, request recommendation letters, and complete other requirements in the college application process. All scholarship info is available on Naviance and updated weekly. Students may create a login now; contact the Career Coordinator, Heidi Sause, at 503-916-5127 or [email protected]. (*Note: Counselors will present Naviance to all Juniors during second semester.)

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The Cleveland High School Choir is hosting a Clothing and Textile Drive!

February 7, 2015

We all have unwanted textiles that are out of fashion, not needed, or no longer fit. Instead of throwing these into the trash where they’ll simply add to our Nation’s growing landfills, give your clothes a second life by participating in our textile collections drive! Accepted Items: All household textiles including: CLOTHING – any kind/any condition; PAIRED SHOES – any kind/any condition; TOWELS – bath, kitchen, rags; SHEETS, BLANKETS, QUILTS; BACKPACKS; CURTAINS/DRAPERY; PURSES, BELTS – synthetic/leather; TABLECLOTHS, PLACEMATS, STUFFED ANIMALS… We cannot take glass, breakables, electronics, pet beds, bed pillows, carpeting, uniforms, hotel linens, or items previously for sale at a thrift store . On Saturday, February 7, all items may be brought to the drop-off site in the CHS parking lot from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. This one-day special collection event can make a big difference! (Note: Items may be dropped off in the choir department prior to February 7 if necessary. Due to lack of storage space, we can only accept large bundles on Feb 7.)

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To the Parents or Guardians of:

Upcoming Events

Thursday, 12/4 Jostens, make-up Cap & Gown orders (Cafeteria) Lunchtime Friday, 12/5 Seniors yearbook photo deadline Friday, 12/5 ‘A’ choir – The Singing Christmas Tree (New Hope Auditorium) 7:30 pm Monday, 12/8 Princeton Review feedback session (Library) 7:00 pm Wednesday, 12/10 Financial Aid Night for Seniors (Library) 7:00 pm Thur – Sat, 12/11 to 12/13 Finnegans (Auditorium) 7:00 pm Saturday, 12/13 ACT testing 8:00 am Monday, 12/15 ‘A’ Choir performance (The Grotto) 6:00 pm Tuesday, 12/16 Band Winter Concert (Auditorium) 7:00 pm Thursday, 12/18 Choral Winter Concert & Wassail party (Auditorium) 7:00 pm Dec 22, 2014 – Jan 2, 2015 No School – Winter Break Monday, 1/5 Classes resume Monday 1/5 Booster Club (Fenders Moto Cafe & Brew Pub) 6:30 pm Monday, 1/19 No School – M L King, Jr. Day Monday, 1/26 ‘Daires’ – Prelude to OR Symphony (Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall) 7:30 pm Wed – Thur, 1/28 to 1/29 F inals – end of 1st semester Friday, 1/30 No School for students – Planning Day Friday, 1/30 Princeton Review Assessment (Cafeteria) 7:45 am arrival