March, 2023

Friday, March 31

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Any senior interested in performing at this year’s Honors Night or Commencement Ceremony please pick up an audition form from room 100, 119 or 170. Forms must be completed and submitted no later than April 14th at 2:15 pm.

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Jude Budnar, Niayelle Keys, Arielle Moseley, Ava Ferry and Jayla Epperson. Please go to the media center to claim your prize.

Today is a ½ day of school with a 10:15 dismissal. The Dakota shuttle will be running for 2 hour blocks only. If you have a one hour class at Dakota, you should report to the Media Center. A schedule is attached to announcements. Spring Break begins after school today and we return to school on Monday, April 10th.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on Mr. D.’s Schoology page for important reminders.

Repeat Reminders

The Chess Club is hosting a school wide tournament on Monday, April 10, right after school in Mr. Cuni's class, room 251. Use the link on Mr. D's Schoology page to sign-up. https://forms.office.com/r/pZnCvaEzRk. The registration deadline is tomorrow.

Spring break is almost here and afterwards we jump right into testing season. Please check your email every day for very important testing information. The MSTEP test for juniors will take place the week of April 17th in Science & Social Studies classes. It is very important for students to bring a charged laptop to online testing.

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now on PaySchools Events.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Thursday, March 30

As we come to the end of Women's History Month, and also celebrate baseball's opening day, it's a great time to celebrate Jackie Mitchell, the first woman in professional baseball. She was a 17-year-old who pitched for the AA Chattanooga Lookouts in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees on April 2, 1931. The first batter she faced was Babe Ruth, followed by Lou Gehrig, the deadliest hitting duo in baseball history. Mitchell struck them both out. Her performance probably played a part in baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis banning women from the sport later that year. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-woman-who-maybe-struck-out-babe-ruth-and-lou-gehrig-4759182/

The American Sign Language Club will be meeting having its weekly meeting in the Media Center today from 2:15 - 3:00, not 3:30. Hope to see you there!

There will be an International Club meeting today after school.

The winner of the March is Reading Month Bookmark Contest is Avery Suminski. Your bookmark will be produced and passed out to our readers when they check out books. Please go to the media center for your prize.

Tomorrow is a ½ day of school with a 10:15 dismissal. The Dakota shuttle schedule is attached to announcements.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on Mr. D.’s Schoology page for important reminders.

Repeat Reminders

Any Senior interested in performing at this year’s Honors Night or Commencement Ceremony please pick up an audition form from room 100, 119 or 170. Forms must be completed and submitted no later than April 14th at 2:15 pm.

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now on PaySchools Events.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Wednesday, March 29

This past Sunday, the CVHS Band Boosters hosted a Michigan Color Guard Circuit Invitational. The Boosters would like to thank the NHS and Band/Guard volunteers for their efforts in making the event a success, and recognize show co-host Seth Cooper for his excellent leadership during the event.

There will be an International Club meeting tomorrow after school.

Reminder from the RedZone – if you would like a bagel or donut delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order by today online or in the store.

Students taking the SAT & Work Keys will need to complete pre-registration information. 11th grade students last names P-S and any 11th graders, last names A-S who did not complete the bubbling need to check in with their 1st hour teacher for attendance and promptly report to the Media Center. There will be another session beginning 5th hour. See schedule attached to announcements.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on Mr. D.’s Schoology page for important reminders.

Repeat Reminders

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now on PaySchools Events.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Monday, March 27

Students taking the SAT & Work Keys will need to complete pre-registration information beginning today. 11th grade students last names A-Co need to check in with their 1st hour teacher for attendance and promptly report to the Media Center. There will be another session beginning 5th hour. See schedule attached to announcements.

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Keegan Watts and Jade Sutherland. Please go to the media center to claim your prize.

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting Wednesday at 6:30am in room 226.

There will be an International Club meeting Thursday after school.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on Mr. D.’s Schoology page for important reminders.

Repeat Reminders

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now on PaySchools Events.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Friday, March 24

to the 31 choir students who performed at State Solo and Ensemble Festival last weekend at Eastern Michigan University!

Congratulations to the following students who earned a PERFECT performance score: Julia Clark, Nate Davey, Julia Johnson, Logan Leitch, Evannah Stanley, Lauren Wadie, Holly Zamojski, Jacob Zayed and the SSAA Quartet. Congratulations

to the following students who earned a PERFECT sightreading score: Hope Butina, Julia Clark, Megan DuRocher, Megan Jankowsky, Taylor Pozzi, Lauren Wadie, Lily Watanabe. Congratulations to Julia Clark and Lauren Wadie for earning a PERFECT OVERALL Performance and Sightreading Score! Finally, a huge congratulations to The CVHS SSAA Quartet - Julia Clark, Julia Johnson, Evannah Stanley, and Holly Zamojski, for being selected as the overall outstanding small ensemble and being chosen to move on to showcase their work at All-State! Selection for this event is the highest honor in the state of Michigan. This is basically the same as winning the state championship for a school sport. They will be performing in East Lansing at the honors recital in May. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Congratulations to Ms. Kapral's 6th hour class. You were selected as our classroom nomination for Big Red Pride for this month. Administrators will be visiting classrooms first hour to deliver Big Red Pride certificates to staff and students.

Sophomore class council is hosting a school wide scavenger hunt for women’s history month. The 1st person to show Mrs. Eovaldi their completed QR code today will win a prize.

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now, and the price will increase to $70 on April 1, so save $10 by purchasing now.

The Turning Point gift card drive ends today. Please send any gift cards down to room 122, during or after 1st hour today.

Chippewa United Girls Lacrosse team is holding a can drive tomorrow from 11 am until 3 pm to help the team curve the cost of playing a sport they love by donating your cans. Thank you for your support!

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on my Schoology page for important reminders.

This is a reminder that no food, drinks, or cell phones are allowed in bathrooms. Students are not allowed to hang out in the bathroom. Please do your part to keep our bathrooms clean and safe, and free from vandalism and vape.

Repeat Reminders

The chess club is hosting a school wide tournament on Monday, April 10, right after school in Mr. Cuni's class, room 251. Use the link on Mr. D's Schoology page to sign-up. https://forms.office.com/r/pZnCvaEzRk. The registration deadline will be next Tuesday, March 28.

10th & 11th grade students – You MUST turn in your signed AP form to your counselor to be placed into an AP class. Many of you are still missing these forms. Please turn them in as soon as possible so your schedule can be completed.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Filipo Marc on March 24, and Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Thursday, March 23

In Women’s History, January 1997, the international-relations expert Madeleine K. Albright was sworn in as the United States’ 64th Secretary of State. She was the first woman to hold that job, which made her the highest-ranking woman in the federal government’s history. From < https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/famous-firsts-in-womens-history>

There will be an Ecology club meeting after school today in room 224.

The ASL club is meeting today and every Thursday in the media center at 2:30. Please join the remind group to stay updated.

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now, and the price will increase to $70 on April 1, so save $10 by purchasing now.

CTC will have a table addressing depression today during all lunches. There will be various resources available.

Today’s college visit will be from Madonna University. Please stop by their table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on my Schoology page for important reminders.

Today I'd like to remind you of our attendance policy. Students who end a semester with 11 or more tardies or unexcused absences in a class lose credit for that class, or for seniors, lose the opportunity to participate in commencement. So you need to get to class on time and not skip classes. This will also help you to be your most successful in your classes and build strong habits for success outside of school.

Repeat Reminders

Th chess club is hosting a school wide tournament on Monday, April 10, right after school in Mr. Cuni's class, room 251. Use the link on Mr. D's Schoology page to sign-up. https://forms.office.com/r/pZnCvaEzRk. The registration deadline will be next Tuesday, March 28.

Sophomore class council is hosting a school wide scavenger hunt for women’s history month. The first QR code will be in the cafeteria. Scan the QR code and answer the trivia question to find the new location for the next day. The 1st person to show Mrs. Eovaldi their completed QR code on Friday, the 24th will win a prize.

The Turning Point gift card drive is this week. Any gift card for any denomination will be accepted in first hour classes. The first hour class with the highest dollar amount in gift cards will win donuts!

Chippewa United Girls Lacrosse team (Chippewa Valley and Dakota girls) are looking to support their team this year with a can drive Saturday March 25th from 11 am until 3 pm. Help the team curve the cost of playing a sport they love by donating your cans. Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Filipo Marc on March 24, and Chipotle - April 1, 2023.

Wednesday, March 22

On this day in history, March 22, 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification. First proposed by the National Woman’s political party in 1923, the Equal Rights Amendment was to provide for the legal equality of the sexes and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. Hawaii was the first state to ratify what would have been the 27th Amendment, followed by some 30 other states within a year. However, it ultimately failed to achieve ratification by the a requisite 38, or three-fourths, of the states, by the deadline set by Congress. So there is still no Equal Rights Amendment. Click the link for more info: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/equal-rights-amendment-passed-by-congress>

There will be an Ecology club meeting after school tomorrow in room 224.

The ASL club will now be meeting every Thursday in the media center at 2:30. Please join the remind group to stay updated.

Senior All Night Party tickets are on sale now, and the price will increase to $70 on April 1, so save $10 by purchasing now.

If you would like a bagel or donut delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order by today, online or in the store.

Students please check the "Repeat Reminders" section of announcements on my Schoology page for reminders about: chess tournament, AP forms, women's history month scavenger hunt, Turning Point gift card drive, CTC depression awareness, reading month competition, lacrosse can drive, and some SANP fundraisers, including some taking place today.

If you are wearing a hat or a hood, remove it at this time, and keep it off until 2:11. Teachers, I encourage you to emphasize this throughout the day. But why, you may ask. It's important that a school and a community have a set of rules in order to avoid chaos. A dress code is typically a part of that set of rules. You may not agree with the rules that have been chosen, but there existence helps to create a better environment. Hats and hoods are made a part of this because they tend to get between your eyes and ears and everything else that we want you to experience at school. So hats off, hoods off, and be ready to engage in learning today.

Repeat Reminders

The Coalition Teen Council (CTC) will have a table addressing depression on Thursday during all lunches. There will be various resources available.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Honey Baked Ham, Bubba's and Chick-Fil-A on March 22, Filipo Marc on March 24, and Chipotle - April 1, 2023

Tuesday, March 21

Did you know that in 1983 Sally Ride became the first woman in space? Women's History!

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Antonio Costa and Peyton Kove. Please go to the media center to claim your prize. Keep reading. Keep checking out books. Share your recommendations.

Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team for their achievements in the Regional Tournament last Saturday. Medals were earned in 12 events. Fourth place medals were earned by Addison S, Zachary K, and David S. Third place medals went to Lucas C, Alyssa N, Addison S, Carson A, Zachary K, Sophia B, and two third place medals for both David S and Gabe P. Second place medals were earned by Lucas C, Zachary N, and three second place medals for Nick B. First place winners earned the opportunity to compete at the State Tournament in April, and these winners are Sophia B, Alyssa N, and Nick B. Congratulations to everyone!

The Coalition Teen Council (CTC) will have a table addressing depression on Thursday during all lunches. There will be various resources available.

The Black Student Union has a meeting after school today in room 227. They are planning to host a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in April and need to collect volunteers and set up our committees so they are hoping for great attendance at the meeting.

There will be an Ecology club meeting Thursday after school in room 224.

If you would like a bagel or donut delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order today, online or in the store.

Today’s college visit will be from the U.S. Air Force. Stop by their table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

Big Red Oscar photo shoot scheduled for TODAY in the CVHS AUDITORIUM.

Monday, March 20

Today's Women's History Fact: In 1981 Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court.

Congratulations to the 31 choir students who performed at State Solo and Ensemble Festival this weekend at Eastern Michigan University!

Congratulations to the following students who earned a PERFECT performance score:

Julia C
Nate D
Julia J
Logan L
Evannah S
Lauren W
Holly Z
Jacob Z

Congratulations to the following students who earned a PERFECT sightreading score:

Hope B

Julia C

Megan D

Megan J

Taylor P

Lauren W

Lily W

and Congratulations to Julia C and Lauren W for earning a PERFECT OVERALL Performance and Sightreading Score!

Finally, a huge congratulations to The CVHS SSAA Quartet - Julia C, Julia J, Evannah S, and Holly Z, for being selected as the overall outstanding small ensemble and being chosen to move on to perform at All-State as one of the top 3 to 4 small ensembles in the state! Selection for this event is the highest honor for a small ensemble in the state of Michigan. They will be performing in East Lansing at the honors recital in May.

For Reading Month, remember to check out a book from our media center, and send Mr. D your book recommendations.

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Alexis Wallace & Damari Conner. Please go to the media center to claim your prize.

There will be an Ecology club meeting Thursday after school in room 224.

Upcoming Senior All Night Party Fundraisers include: Honey Baked Ham, Bubba's and Chick-Fil-A on March 22, Filipo Marc on March 24, and Chipotle - April 1, 2023

… now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Repeat Reminders:

Friday, March 17, 2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Women's History Month fact: In 1974 Congress passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974. Prior to that women couldn't get credit cards on their own.

From < https://www.womansday.com/life/a34908026/womens-history-month-facts/>

Today's book recommendations come from me. I'd like to share some books that I've read more than once and I would read them again: Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Art of Possibility by Ben and Rosamund Zander, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.

Congratulations to all of our Big Red Oscar nominees and award winners. It was a fun night.

Congratulations to Gjonpjer Kola, Logan Leitch, and Sarah Nseir who have all earned a place on the 2023 Macomb County All-Academic Team placing them among the very top students in the county based on GPA and SAT scores. Congratulations on earning this high honor.

The Turning Point gift card drive is next week, Monday- Friday! Any gift card for any denomination will be accepted in first hour classes. Turning Point’s shelter provides temporary housing for survivors and their children who are fleeing from domestic violence or sexual assault. The first hour class with the highest dollar amount in gift cards will win donuts!

Student Advisory Committee members, please meet after school today in the hallway between the gym and the media center.

All students, check your school email for Important Testing information.

Repeat Reminders:

Remember that for Reading Month we are competing with Dakota High School for the most books checked out and the most books sold at the book fair! We won this competition last year so we are defending the trophy! Here is how you can help: Come to the media center during the month of March and check out a book. We will then enter your name in a raffle for a prize! Come to the book fair at Barnes and Noble in Shelby Township this Saturday! If you can't come in person, order a book online and put in our Book Fair ID code for credit! (Bookfair ID Number 12648093)

Yearbook is offering a promotion over the next few days. They are placing 30 lucky letters around the school, which will serve as a coupon for the purchase of a yearbook. So keep your eyes open for one of those. The time to buy a yearbook is coming to a close and yearbooks will not be available to purchase at the end of the school year. We have less than 100 books left to purchase and they are selling quickly. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please go to yearbookforever.com and get yours today. And for seniors: There is a very limited amount of space available for the senior tribute section of the 2023 CVHS Yearbook. If your parent would like to be a part of this very special section, please go to yearbookforever.com to purchase one before the section sells out.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Today's Women's History Month lesson: In 1933, Frances Perkins became the first female member of a Presidential cabinet. A sociologist and Progressive reformer in New York, she served as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor until 1945.

From < https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/famous-firsts-in-womens-history>

In related news, our Media Center has a new book, title The Cabinet, about how George Washington originally created The Cabinet during his administration. Check it out. Remember we are competing with Dakota to check out the most books this month.

Today's book recommendation comes from Ana Grubac. She recommends The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. Centered on the Devil’s visit to Moscow, this 1930’s novel is a satirical critic on the Soviet Union, religion, and humanity in general. This book serves as a great introduction to anyone interested in getting into Russian literature. Send me your recommendations.

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Prince Mounzenze and Desirae Trautman. Please go to the media center to claim your prize.

The Big Red Oscars are tonight at 6 PM in our auditorium. If you are a Big Red Oscar nominee, please arrive at 5:30 pm in the lobby of the auditorium. If you are a staff member presenting an award, please arrive at 5:30 pm.

Student Advisory Committee members, please check your school email. Also, we will have a short meeting after school tomorrow to discuss our project.

All students, check your school email for Important Testing Information.

Repeat Reminders:

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

In Women's History, did you know that at the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924, the only event open to women was figure skating, and that only 15 women participated in these games. Today over 1,000 women compete in the Winter Olympic Games.

Today's Reading Month recommendations are from our Media Specialist, Ms. Goosen: Everything Sad is Untrue by Danie Nayeri is the winner of the 2021 Printz Award. The Printz award is the highest honor for young adult fiction. Dainel is an Iranian refugee who comes to the United States and finds a way to fit in by telling his own story. Starfish by Lisa Fipps is a novel in verse and a 2022 Printz Honor Award Winner. It is a meaningful story about how we should treat each other and finding your own self-worth. And her favorite book of all time is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. A timeless classic story of misunderstandings and definitely a romantic comedy!

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Kennedi Traylor and Dominic Hamilton. Please go to the Media Center to claim your prize.

The Anton Art Center Student Show is taking place now through April 11. Our Anton Award Winners are: Jade Brinson, 10, see her work displayed in the attached program, Abigail Schmidt, 11, Time Travel, and Eric Filler, 12, The Kiss. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our choirs for their performances at District Choral Festival this week! Choraliers earned a perfect sightreading score and a 1st division rating, earning a total of 118 out of 120 points. Chorale earned a perfect 120 out of 120. There were only 2 groups at the entire festival to earn a perfect score and they were CVHS Chorale and the Wyandot Middle School 8th grade choir. Congratulations Choirs!

The Big Red Oscars have been rescheduled for this Thursday evening at 6 PM in our auditorium. If you are a Big Red Oscar nominee, please arrive at 5:30 pm in the lobby of the auditorium. If you are a staff member presenting an award, please arrive at 5:30 pm.

If you would like a bagel delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order by today online or in the store.

The Argumentative Writing Club will meet today after school in the community room.

Student Advisory Committee members, please check your school email. Also, we will have a short meeting after school this Friday to discuss our project.

Today’s college visit is from the United States Naval Academy. Stop by their table during all lunches.

Today is the last day to vote for Mr. Jeffire for Best of Detroit Author and Teacher 2023. You can also vote for Mr. Pecar in the Best of Detroit Teacher category. The ballot will close at 11:59 p.m. tonight! https://www.hourdetroit.com/best-of-detroit-2023-online-ballot/.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The winners of last week’s March is Reading month drawing are Kennedi Traylor and Dominic Hamilton. Please go to the Media Center to claim your prize.

If you would like a bagel delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order by today online or in the store.

Homework Help will take place in the Media Center after school today from 2:30-3:30.

The 6th contest of the Michigan Math League is today after school.

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting tomorrow at 6:30am in room 226.

Today’s college visit is a virtual meeting with Western Michigan University. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81674947297

Repeat Reminders:

The Senior All Night Party is hosting a fundraiser with Five Below all this week, and at Juan Miguel's tonight.

Reminder: CVHS English teacher and author, Mr. John Jeffire, is in the finals for Best of Detroit 2023. Voting is now taking place. He's up against some tough competition including Mitch Albom, but your support can put him over the top. Here is the link to vote (after filling in the top portion, scroll all the way down to the category Community & Personalities and "Author" is the first listing): https://www.hourdetroit.com/best-of-detroit-2023-online-ballot/. But don't stop there. In the same ballot you will also find Mr. Jeffire and Mr. Pecar in the Best of Detroit Teacher category, so please vote that category as well. (The ballot will close at 11:59 p.m. this Wednesday, March 15.)

Remember, in order to help us feel safe at school we have a number of rules, protocols, and tools. Coats and non-clear backpacks should be stored in lockers during the school day, blue pull stations are available throughout the building to utilize if there is a threat in the building, and Ok2Say is available 24/7 for reporting any safety concerns. There is a link on these announcements and on our website.

For Reading Month, we are once again challenging Dakota for the most books checked out this month. If you check out a book from our media center, you will receive a raffle ticket for a prize. Prizes will be awarded every Friday! We won this challenge last year, so we are defending the championship. Our book fair is March 18. More information on that will be coming soon!

Also, did you know that Ms. Johnston teaches a Women's History class? As you consider your schedule for next year, give it some consideration. The course description is in the announcements on Schoology: Students will study women and gender issues throughout history while focusing on evolving roles, images, and the struggles and triumphs toward empowerment. Various focus texts, films, art, literature, and current events will add to the thematic exploration of the historical and contemporary narrative. Students will also be asked to make personal connections and implement ideas and concepts from the course through application and critical thinking.

Do you play an instrument, Guitar? Drums? Bass? Piano? Do you sing or dance? Consider signing up for a class called Music Seminar for next year! – This is a class where you can practice your skills every day! To learn more, see Mr. Pecar or Mr. Hoey. Don’t miss out on the chance to enroll!

Monday, March 13, 2023

Today's Reading Month recommendation is from Ann Kakstis. It is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. It is about a girl who makes a deal to be immortal, but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.

Today's Women's History lesson: On August 20, 1920, the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote. It was first introduced to Congress in 1878 and was finally certified 42 years later in 1920.

The winner of this week’s gift card for completing a FAFSA is Anthony Merrill. Seniors keep working, the priority deadline for submitting FAFSA is May 1st. The sooner you apply, the more money available. Another name will be selected soon.

Thank you to the 17 students who submitted MAC Principal Scholarship applications. They were outstanding. Especially impressive were the service projects and leadership examples from Matthew Medina, Emily Broadbridge, Madison Stewart, Sarah Nseir, Katelyn Kraemer, and Vinisia Eilo. Of those, the application with the most outstanding essays was from Sarah Nseir. Congratulations Sarah, your application will now move forward and compete against representatives from each school in the county.

The Senior All Night Party is hosting a fundraiser with Five Below all this week, and at Juan Miguel's tomorrow night.

Congratulations to the Chippewa Valley Winterguard who captured a first place win in their class this past weekend.

There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting on Wednesday at 6:30am in room 226.

Later today we will hold an Avoid, Deny, Defend drill. Clinton Township Police are here to help with the drill. To begin the drill we will activate one of our blue pull stations. This will initiate an announcement to lockdown. At that point you will avoid or deny, which means evacuate or lockdown in your classroom. That decision is made based on the information that you have available to you at the time. The most likely response is to lockdown and to barricade the door, but some classrooms may have a clear exit route and choose that option. The drill will end when your classroom is unlocked and an announcement is made.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Snow day!

There will be a Student Advisory Committee meeting after school today in room 227. Any CVHS student is welcome to attend.

Big Red Oscars will take place tonight at 7:00pm in the auditorium.

Community Scholarship applications are due today. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

Repeat Reminders:

Next Monday we will hold an Avoid, Deny, Defend drill during 6th hour. Clinton Township Police will be here to help with the drill. To begin the drill we will activate one of our blue pull stations. This will initiate an announcement to lockdown. At that point you will avoid or deny, which means evacuate or lockdown in your classroom. That decision is made based on the information that you have available to you at the time.

The application for community scholarships is now available. Please go to the counseling website, under community scholarships, to check out what scholarships are available and fill out the application. Or you can access the application by scanning the QR code which is located outside the counseling office and throughout the building. Deadline to apply is March 10th.

Remember that during the school day, hoods and hats need to be off. During class time, your earbuds and phones need to be put away. You need to be in class and on time. Remember that violation of the attendance policy leads to loss of credit or loss of commencement.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Today's Reading Month recommendation comes from Paul Hernandez: It is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. This novel is one of Dostoyevsky's finest pieces and depicts an eerie and mysterious insight into criminal psychology. The reader embarks on the journey through the mind of Raskolnikov, and Dostoyevsky's brilliant diction proves why he is a literary genius and why his novel is renowned as a classic.

Our Women's History lesson is from 1869 when Wyoming’s territorial legislature declared that “every woman of the age of twenty-one years, residing in this territory, may at every election…cast her vote.” Though Congress lobbied hard against it, Wyoming’s women kept their right to vote when the territory became a state in 1890. And in 1924, the state’s voters elected the nation’s first female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross.

From < https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/famous-firsts-in-womens-history>

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team which won their District Semifinal game against Fraser 52-45. They were led by Isaiah Jolliffi’s game and career high 29 pts. They will go for their fourth straight district title against L’Anse Creuse on Friday night at 7 pm. The game will be at Lake Shore High School. Please come and support your Big Red Basketball Team.

Attention Seniors: The number one barrier to going to college is the cost. Most seniors who complete their FAFSAs enroll in college. Tomorrow, we will be giving out an amazon gift card for students who have completed their FAFSAs. So go to FAFSA.gov and submit your FAFSA now.

There will be an International Club meeting today after school in room 241.

There will be a Student Advisory Committee meeting after school on Friday in room 227. Any CVHS student is welcome to attend.

Seniors, if you are a Big Red Oscar nominee, please check your student email that was sent to you.

Community Scholarship applications are due tomorrow. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

Repeat Reminders:

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Today is International Women’s Day. Click the links to learn more and see how to celebrate.

Today's book recommendations come from Ms. Johnston. Her favorite book from 2022 is Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson "A bighearted novel about two teenage misfits who collide one fateful summer, and the art they make that changes their lives forever." Her favorite book of all time is The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger "If you love to hate things, and feel things deeply, then this book is for you." If you read it see Mrs. Johnston and discuss it with her.

There will be a boy’s golf meeting today from 2:25 – 2:45 in room 226.

Eat at Bubba's tonight to support our Senior All Night Party fundraising.

There will be an international club meeting Thursday, March 9th in room 241.

Seniors, if you are a Big Red Oscar nominee, please check your student email that was sent to you.

Community Scholarship applications are due this Friday, March 10th. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

Reminder from the Red Zone – if you would like a bagel delivered to you 3rd hour Friday, please order by today online or in the store.

… now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Repeat Reminders:

Remember that during the school day, hoods and hats need to be off. During class time, your earbuds and phones need to be put away. You need to be in class and on time. The first attendance concern notifications will be going out on Friday. Remember that violation of the attendance policy leads to loss of credit or loss of commencement.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

No school for students. Teacher PD

Monday, March 6, 2023

Today is a Pride Day! It is a day to remember our values: Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Engagement. Live these values and success will follow.

Today's book recommendation is from Gjonpjer Kola. He recommends The Trial, a novel by Franz Kafka. Be sure to send me your book recommendation and check out a book from our media center.

The winners for the March’s reading month drawing are Amyre Lathon-Bey and Jaden Merrideth. Please go to the Media Center to claim your prize. If you want to be included in the next drawing, please stop by and check out a book from the Media Center and get your ticket.

Here is today's Women's History Month lesson: In 1777, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington raced through the night to warn New York patriots that the British were attacking nearby Danbury, CT, where munitions and supplies for the entire region were stored during the heat of the Revolutionary War. While Paul Revere gets all the glory for nighttime rides, her journey took her twice the distance and helped the troops prepare and repel a British attack.

Congratulations to Sean Belau, Madalynne Honeycutt, and Abigail Palmer who were part of the Junior Leadership Macomb IX graduation which took place yesterday. This year 34 students from more than 15 different schools graduated from Junior Leadership Macomb. This unique program helps prepare teens for life after high school through career exploration, behind the scenes field trips, and a wide variety of interactive experiences.

There is a track meeting today after school in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend, please contact Coach Wilson in room 207 or by email.

There will be a boy’s golf meeting Wednesday, March 8th from 2:25 – 2:45 in room 226.

Eat at Bubba's this Wednesday, March 8 to support our Senior All Night Party fundraising.

Seniors, if you are a Big Red Oscar nominee, please check your student email that was sent to you.

Community Scholarship applications are due this Friday, March 10th. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

Today’s college visit is from Defiance College. Stop by their table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

There is no school tomorrow. We’ll return to school on Wednesday.

… now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Repeat Reminders:

March 3, 2023

Our first Reading Month book recommendations come from our media clerk, Ms. Krusiewicz. Her favorite from 2021-22 is A Large Expanse of the Sea, about two students from different backgrounds face challenging issues. And her favorite from this year is Dry, about a group of high schoolers facing more than difficult struggles when the water shuts off where they live in California. Remember to share your book recommendations by emailing or messaging me in Schoology with the title and author of your favorite book and why others may want to read it. Feel free to share favorite authors, series, genres. Let's celebrate and encourage reading all month long.

March is also Women's History Month. Kick it off by honoring a woman who you look up to and admire. She can be someone in your personal life or a public figure. Let her know the impact she has had on your life. This could be through a card, a letter, or a conversation. Your thoughtful gesture is sure to be appreciated.

Spring sports tryout information is posted on the Athletics website. Participation cards can start being picked up in the Athletic Office. Meetings for those interested are as follows:

Track meeting Monday, March 6th after school in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend, please contact Coach Wilson in room 207 or by email.

Boys golf meeting next Wednesday, March 8th from 2:25 – 2:45 in room 226.

MAC Principal scholarship applications are due today. Any interested student can submit their application using this form. And CVHS Community Scholarship applications are due on March 10th. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

I received another report of someone nearly getting hit crossing 19 Mile Road. It is so dangerous to cross 5 lanes of traffic, especially in the dark. Be sure to cross only at a cross walk, and very carefully. Drivers, please be very careful all around our school, on 19 Mile and in the parking lots.

Today is a ½ day of school with a speed schedule, dismissal at 10:33.

Repeat Reminders:

March 2, 2023

March 2 is Read Across America Day and kicks off our celebration of Reading Month. I'd love to share your book recommendations throughout the month. Please email or message me in Schoology with the title and author of your favorite book and why others may want to read it. Feel free to share favorite authors, series, genres. Let's celebrate and encourage reading all month long.

Also for Reading Month, we are once again challenging Dakota for the most books checked out this month. If you check out a book from our media center, you will receive a raffle ticket for a prize. Prizes will be awarded every Friday! We won this challenge last year, so we are defending the championship. Our book fair is March 18. More information on that will be coming soon!

Congratulations to our girls basketball team who beat Sterling Heights last night 47-29 to advance to the district finals. Good luck.

The American Sign Language Club will be meeting today from 2:30-3:30 in the media center, all are welcome

Spring sports tryout information is posted on the Athletics website. Participation cards can start being picked up in the Athletic Office. Meetings for those interested are as follows:

Softball meeting in Mr. Matway’s room (102) after school today from 2:30-3:00.

Track meeting Monday, March 6th after school in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend, please contact Coach Wilson in room 207 or by email.

Boys golf meeting next Wednesday, March 8th from 2:25 – 2:45 in room 226.

The Media Center will be closed today, including during all lunches.

MAC Principal scholarship applications are due tomorrow and CVHS Community Scholarship applications are due on March 10th. See Repeat Reminders on my Schoology page announcements for information on how to apply.

Repeat Reminders:

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held tonight from 5:30-8:00pm. Tomorrow is a half day with a speed schedule and dismissal at 10:33. The shuttle schedule is attached.

The MAC Principals’ Association is proud to announce that it will be offering three (3) $1,000 MAC Leadership Scholarships to our 2023 graduates. Any interested student can submit their application using this form, no later than 11:59 pm, Friday, March 3. No other type of application will be accepted, students must use this form.

March 1, 2023

I have one extra Black History Month announcement because February sometimes has one extra day: In July 1967 President Johnson established the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (also known as the Kerner Commission) to investigate the causes of urban riots in the United States during the summer of 1967, and to provide recommendations to the government for the future. Their findings were released on this week in history, February 29, 1968. https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/181567

Attention 10th and 11th graders: Counselors will be doing a general college and career presentation tonight during parent/teacher conferences in the auditorium at 7 PM. Hope to see you there with your parents!

The winner of the media center winter reading challenge is Jayla Epperson! Congratulations! Come to the media center to pick up your gift card!

The American Sign Language Club will be meeting tomorrow from 2:30-3:30 in the media center, all are welcome

Spring sports tryout information is posted on the Athletics website. Participation cards can start being picked up today.

Girls' Soccer meeting after school today in Mr. Haggarty's room, 126.

Anyone interested in trying out for softball this spring, there will be a meeting in Mr. Matway’s room (102) after school tomorrow from 2:30-3:00.

We are distributing the graduation announcement orders to the seniors today during lunch periods.

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held tonight and tomorrow from 5:30-8:00pm. This Friday is a half day with a speed schedule and dismissal at 10:33. The shuttle schedule is attached.

… now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Repeat Reminders:

Congratulations to our Chippewa/Dakota Unified Hockey team for winning the MAC Red Championship jointly with Eisenhower. They completed the regular season with a very impressive 18-6-0 record. Way to go guys! The team will now be competing in Regionals which begin tomorrow at 7:35 pm at Mt. Clemens Ice Arena. The kids love playing to a large home crowd and especially love seeing their teachers in the audience, so please come cheer them on if you can!