December 2022

December, 2022 Announcements

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

All new CTE Internship students who will be joining the program 2nd semester, there is a mandatory meeting on Thursday, January 5 in Room 236 during 2nd hour. You will be marked school business for your 2nd hour.

Congratulations to our boys swim and dive team and our girls basketball teams who all won yesterday. That is a great way to go into our break. The varsity girls came back from being down by 8 with 4 minutes to go in the game. Great job.

Yesterday's holiday trivia question was: In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell ring? The answer was only those who truly believe. Anisa Shyti answered first again, amazing, but in order to spread the holiday cheer a prize will be given to the next fastest answerer, Zachary Pollick. Thanks for playing.

Today is a ½ day of school and we will follow a speed schedule and attend all 6 classes. The marching band will parade through our halls at the start of 6th hour. Dismissal is at 10:33.

Enjoy your holiday break! We will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Variety Show audition forms are due by Wednesday, January 4th. Please consider auditioning if you have a talent you would like to showcase in the show. Forms are outside 247.

Upcoming Meetings:

Ecology Club will meet today after school in room 224.

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

Today after school will be the last opportunity to serve detention until January. There will be no detention tomorrow.

There will be no shuttles to Dakota tomorrow. If you have classes at Dakota, you should report to the media center instead.

Monday, December 19, 2022

Attention seniors: Today is the college panel where you can hear former CVHS graduates share their college experiences during third hour in the auditorium. Check in with your teacher and then come directly to the auditorium.

Senior All Night Party planning is underway and they are organizing a number of fundraisers. Information is available on our website.

Junior Class Council is looking for talented students to audition for this year’s talent show. Pick up a form outside room 247 if you are interested.

Anyone interested in performing on January 12 at Rock the Mic, an open mic night for students and teachers, should see Ms. Martin in Room 110.

Congratulations to the following members of our Girls Swim Team for being named All-County:

First Team – Rachel Kincher – 50 Freestyle

2nd Team – Emily Zanolli – 50 Freestyle

Emily Zanolli, Rachel Kincher, Marissa Warm and Julia Webber – 200 Freestyle Relay

Julia Sikora – 100 Backstroke

Upcoming Meetings:

BSU will meet today after school.

Ecology Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 224.

Homework Help will meet tomorrow from 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center.

Reminder to students and staff – if you decorated a Christmas tree and would like to keep it, you can pick it up from the Media Center starting today.

Tomorrow after school will be the last opportunity to serve detention until January. There will be no detention Wednesday

There will be no shuttles to Dakota next Wednesday. If you have classes at Dakota, you should report to the media center instead.

The lost and found table will be emptied next Wednesday. If you are missing something, please check the table. Otherwise, you'll need to ask Santa for a new one.

This week, enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Check out the decorated doors, the lights in the second floor science hallway, and some holiday music. There will be music played during passing time, the choir will sing during lunches today, and the marching band will play in our hallways during 6th hour on Wednesday.

Also, Stugo would like to bring you some Holiday Trivia. The first person to message me in Schoology with the correct answer will win a prize to be presented later this week. Today's questions: In Elf, what is considered the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Have a great day!

Friday, December 17, 2022

There are still a few spots left in the 2023 Sibling section of the CVHS Yearbook. Please see Mrs. Kiel in room 160 for the forms. For those who have already completed forms for the sibling section, schedules for sibling photos will be delivered to students no later than Monday, December 19th. The photo shoot is scheduled for December 20th in the auditorium.

The winner of the gift card this week for completing their FAFSA is Daniel Wasmund. Seniors continue to work on your FAFSAs and submit them ASAP. Another name will be selected next week.

Senior All Night Party planning is underway and they are organizing a number of fundraisers. Information is available on our website. One of the fundraisers is Senior Lawn Signs. See the linked flyer.

Writer’s Club will meet today after school in room 110.

Gaming club will meet after school today in the media center.

BSU will meet after school on Monday.

The Media Center will be closed during all lunches today.

There will be no shuttles to Dakota next Wednesday. If you have classes at Dakota, you should report to the media center instead.

The lost and found table will be emptied next Wednesday. If you are missing something, please check the table. Otherwise, you'll need to ask Santa for a new one.

The Holiday Season can be a lot of fun, but can also be stressful. If you are feeling a little holiday stress, check out the healthy coping strategies displayed on the wall outside of room 153, next to the Principal's office. There are some great ideas that can help you any time. Also, if you're looking for a little holiday joy, take a walk through the 2nd floor science hallway and enjoy the lights. And check out the decorated doors throughout the building.

Have a great day!

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Happy Bill of Rights Day.

12 Days of Chippmas continues tomorrow, be a Grinch and wear green! After today, Chippy is headed back to the North Pole so make sure to snap a picture with him today and post it on Instagram before he leaves.

Attention Seniors: Our next drawing for students who completed their FAFSAs is tomorrow. So go to FAFSA.gov and submit your FAFSA ASAP for a chance to win a gift card.

This is a reminder about the college panel on Monday, December 19th during third hour in the auditorium. It’s a great chance to hear from former CVHS students about their college experiences. This event will be for seniors only. We still have spots left, sign up using the flyer posted on Schoology or email Ms. Pitcher.

Writer’s Club will meet today and tomorrow after school in room 110.

There will be a short Ecology Club meeting after school today in room 224.

BSU has a meeting on Monday, December 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 in room 227.

Again I will as that in the spirit of the December holidays, of giving and thinking of others, that we show that in all we do. Use kind language, say please and thank you, say hello-good morning-good afternoon, throw away trash, push chairs in, hold doors, love each other.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats on for hat day, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

12 Days of Chippmas continues and tomorrow’s spirit day is Holiday Hat Day! Wear a fun holiday hat or headband! Be sure to keep an eye out for Chippy today and post your pictures on Instagram tagging @cvhs.stugo for a chance to win a prize.

Tomorrow is the last day to donate to the Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots program. They are seeking donations of new toys or books. Donation boxes can be found in the Athletic Office.

If you have a talent you would like to showcase in the Variety Show, please pick up an audition form outside room 247. Auditions will be January 6th and all forms are due January 4th.

Anyone interested in performing on January 12th at Rock the Mic, an open mic night for students and teachers, should see Ms. Martin in Room 110

Reminder from Technology – Please don't leave your laptop in the car, or anywhere in the COLD. This can cause multiple issues such as: the screen to crack, battery damage and more and you will be responsible to pay for the repair.

Upcoming Meetings:

Argumentative Writing Club meets today after school in the Community Room.

Writer’s Club will meet tomorrow and Friday in room 110.

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

In the spirit of the December holidays, of giving and thinking of others, let's show that in all we do. Use kind language, say please and thank you, say hello-good morning-good afternoon, throw away trash, push chairs in, hold doors, love each other.

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

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

12 Days of Chippmas continues with a holiday spirit week. Chippy the Elf is hanging out in the school. Find him and post you at Chippy’s location on your Instagram story and tag @cvhs.stugo for a chance to win a prize. Tomorrow find that ugly sweater in your closet!

Sophomore Class Council is also hosting the annual door decorating contest. Doors will be judged on Monday, December 19th and the winning door’s classroom will win the prestigious CVHS Golden Door Trophy!

SAAC is sponsoring a toy drive for the Marine Corp reserve Toys for Tots program that will run until December 15th. They are seeking donations of new toys or books. Donation boxes can be found in the Athletic Office.

Upcoming Meetings:

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

Homework Help meets today from 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting on tomorrow at 6:30am in room 226.

Argumentative Writing Club meets tomorrow after school in the Community Room.

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

The Media Center will be closed during all lunches today.

Be kind. Be connected. And focus on learning. - get it started with hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - have a great day!

Monday, December 12, 2022

12 Days of Chippmas continues this week with a holiday spirit week. Everyone is looking relaxed and cozy in their PJ’s, tomorrow's spirit day is Christmas Past, wear your favorite throwback clothes!

Thank you to all who participated in the Student Government Toy Drive last week. All of those toys are on their way to students in our school district. SAAC is now sponsoring a toy drive for the Marine Corp reserve Toys for Tots program that will run until December 15th. They are seeking donations of new toys or books. Donation boxes can be found in the Athletic Office.

Sophomore Class Council is also hosting the annual door decorating contest! Doors will be judged on Monday, December 19th and the winning door’s classroom will win the prestigious CVHS Golden Door Trophy!

Variety Show auditions will be held on Friday, January 6th. Pick up a form outside room 247 if you are interested in performing.

Attention Senior Varsity Athletes – Today is the last day to register to participate in the 27th Annual Chippewa Valley Fashion Show. Sign up with the QR code on the invitations that were distributed in your second hour last week or on the link. There is no participation cost. Register today to enjoy a memorable event with your teammates. https://tinyurl.com/2023CVFashionshow

Congratulations to the Rowdy Red Zone which was voted the number one student section in Michigan high school football by The Student Section Report. https://www.studentsectionreport.org/2022-michigan-top-40-football-student-section-rankings/

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

The Media Center will be closed during all lunches today.

And finally, in continuation of our reminders from last week, coats are not allowed to be worn during the school day. They should be stored in lockers. If you walk by me in the hallway and I fail to say something at the time, that is not permission to wear a coat. Or if one or more of your teachers fails to notice during a class period, that is not permission to wear a coat.

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

Friday, December 9

Today is the end of the Big Red Toy Drive. Student Government and Leadership would like to thank everyone for their donations! Also, don’t forget to fill out a holiday gram at lunch to brighten some’s day! Next week, the 12 Days of Chippmas continues and we will have activities and a spirit week. On Monday, wear your PJ’s to school to start off the week relaxed and cozy!

The winner of the gift card this week for completing their FAFSA is Grace Kline. Seniors continue to work on your FAFSAs and submit them ASAP.

The counselors are hosting a college panel of former CVHS graduations on Monday, December 19th during third hour in the auditorium. This event will be for seniors only. Please sign up using the barcode on the flyer posted on CVHS Counseling Group in Schoology

The MISD is offering SAT workshops for high school juniors. See our website for more information.

SAAC is sponsoring a Toys for Tots toy drive until December 15th. We are seeking donations of new toys or books. Donation boxes can be found in the Athletic Office.

Attention Senior Varsity Athletes - Monday, December 12th is the last day to register to participate in the 27th Annual Chippewa Valley Fashion Show. Sign up with the QR code on the invitations that were distributed in your second hour last week or on the link. There is no participation cost. Register today to enjoy a memorable event with your teammates. https://tinyurl.com/2023CVFashionshow

Senior apparel is available for pick up in the Red Zone during all lunches today.

Thursday, December 8

As our Big Red Toy Drive continues, bring your toys to room 113 right now. Also, during lunch today we have holiday grams for anyone to fill out. Keep giving back and write kind notes for your friends, teachers and staff before the new year!

Attention Seniors: We are going to start weekly drawings for students who have completed their FAFSAs which is the required form in order to get financial aid at the college. There is more money available the sooner you apply. So go to FAFSA.gov and submit your FAFSA ASAP.

The MISD is offering SAT workshops for high school juniors. See our website for more information.

Junior Class Council is looking for talented students to audition for this year’s talent show. Auditions are after school on Friday, January 6th. Pick up a form outside room 247.

Senior apparel is available for pick up in the Red Zone during all lunches today and tomorrow.

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

There will be a meeting for all boys interested in playing Lacrosse this spring today at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria. Bring your parents and find out what the sport is all about. No experience necessary!

The Media Center will be closed during all lunches today.

Teachers, at this time please scan the room for any coats and send those students back to their lockers. The only exception would be any students from CV9 or Dakota who don't have a locker here. Thank you.

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

Wednesday, December 7

The Big Red Toy Drive ends Friday. It’s a close race, so make sure to bring your toys to room 113 right now so your class can win a prize.

Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed, 1,178 people were injured, and nearly 20 American naval vessels were damaged or destroyed, including eight battleships, and over 300 airplanes. In a speech to Congress the next day, President Franklin Roosevelt called the bombing of Pearl Harbor "a date which will live in infamy." It ultimately led to our entrance into World War II. Today we honor and remember those who lost their lives in that attack.

The Media Center Christmas Tree contest has been a huge success this year. The winners are as follows:

Clubs/Staff or groups are:

1st place - Senior Student Council with Senior Pride tree

2nd place - Ms. Pantano EL class with Christmas around the world

3rd place - Ms. Slank with Rock around the Christmas Tree

Honorable Mention goes to:

HOSA with their Chris Tree Big Red MD tree

Ms. Murphy for Winter Wonderland

Individuals:

1st place - Piper Bryce with the Narnia tree

2nd place is a tie - Sarah Nseir with Gnome for the Holidays and Kendell Jacobson and Madelyn Husken with Snow flurries

3rd place is a tie - Madison Dockery with Beauty and the Beast and Jacee Avner with Blue Christmas

Honorable Mention goes to

Angelina Kaiser - with the Ballerina Tree

Autumn Washington - with the Snowman Dreams tree

Winners will be contacted via email by the Media Center to claim their prizes. If you would like to keep your tree, they can be picked up the week of December 19th.

Thank you to all who participated and who voted. If you took a tree and didn't get it finished for the contest, please return it to the Media Center.

Attention Senior Varsity Athletes - Monday, December 12th is the last day to register to participate in the 27th Annual Chippewa Valley Fashion Show. Sign up with the QR code on the invitations that were distributed in your second hour last week or on the link below. There is no participation cost. Register today to enjoy a memorable event with your teammates. https://tinyurl.com/2023CVFashionshow

Senior apparel is available for pick up in the Red Zone during all lunches Wednesday December 7th -Friday December 9.

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

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

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

The MISD is offering virtual SAT workshops for high school juniors. See our website for more information.

Shortly after the conclusion of announcements 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. Some cones have been place around the building to represent a threat to be avoided. The drill will end when your classroom is unlocked and an announcement is made.

This concludes our Avoid, Deny, Defend drill. At this time we need to take one additional step with a focus on keeping our hallways and classrooms safe and that is removing coats. Any student still wearing a coat should be sent to their locker at this time.

Tuesday, December 6

Today continues the Big Red Toy Drive. Please have a student take your toys to room 113 immediately. Remember, the winning first hour class receives a prize, and you are giving back to the community!

Do you have a talent you would like to show the school? Junior Class Council is hosting Variety Show tryouts on Friday, January 6th. Pick up a form outside room 247 for more information.

Homework Help will be today from 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center.

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

There will be an International Club meeting after school on Thursday in room 241

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

Congratulations to the following football seniors who were named Academic All-State by the MHSFCA:

Tarik Ahmetbasic, Kent Anderson, Tyler Buchholtz, Kennedy Cameron, Darren Hawkins, Winner Mulumi, and Tyler Murray

Tomorrow during first hour, we will hold an Avoid, Deny, Defend drill. 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 most likely response is to lockdown and to barricade the door.

Show your Big Red Pride today,

Put coats in lockers,

Be on time,

Have a pass if you're out of class,

Throw away trash,

No n-word, no f-word,

Be kind. Be respectful,

Do your best,

Be ready to learn -

Hats off, hoods off, zipped up,

Earbuds out, phones away,

Have a great day!

Monday, December 5

Today marks the start of our toy drive! If you have toys, please bring them to room 113 right now. These toys are given to our elementary students and the winning class gets a prize, so please donate!

Congratulations to the following students who participated in Regional Honors Choir on Saturday! Nate Davey, Logan Leitch, Taylor Pozzi, Evannah Stanley, and Holly Zamojski. Of those students, Nate Davey, Evannah Stanley, and Holly Zamojski were selected to move on to State Honors Choir in Grand Rapids in January. Congratulations to you all and Good Luck at States!

In our ongoing effort to support seniors with their post-secondary plans, the counselors are hosting a college panel of former CVHS graduations on Monday, December 19th during third hour in the auditorium. This event will be for seniors only. Please sign up using the barcode on the flyer posted on CVHS Counseling Group in Schoology. Please check in with your teacher first and then come to the auditorium.

There is a Student Advisory Committee meeting after school today in room 227. All students are welcome to come and meet with me. See our website for more information.

This Wednesday during first hour, we will hold an Avoid, Deny, Defend drill during first 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.

Today is a CVHS PRIDE Day focused on the letter I in PRIDE which stands for Integrity. Integrity means doing the right thing. As a part of our recognition of CVHS PRIDE we encourage staff to nominate students and students to nominate staff who show PRIDE to positively impact our school. Students can use this link or the QR code located around the school.

Now let's get this day started,

Show Big Red Values and Big Red Pride,

Coats in lockers,

Be on time,

You need a pass,

Throw away trash,

No n-word, no f-word,

Be kind and respectful,

Do your best,

Now let's be ready to learn -

Hats off, hoods off, zip up,

Earbuds out, phones away,

Have a great day!

Friday, December 2

In our ongoing effort to support seniors with their post-secondary plans, the counselors are hosting a college panel of former CVHS graduations on Monday, December 19th during third hour in the auditorium. This event will be for seniors only. Please sign up using the barcode on the flyer posted on CVHS Counseling Group in Schoology. We will also ask you to check in with their teachers first and then come to the auditorium.

Boys swim team is looking for a few more swimmers to join the team. No experience needed. Just a willingness to get in the pool. This is a great opportunity to get involved in something. Be a part of a team.

Yearbook prices will increase on December 3.

There's a great new way to show our school spirit! On Walsworth Yearbook's new site, you can buy this year's yearbook or a yearbook ad. I showed my school spirit, and you should too. Just go to the website and have fun!

yearbookforever.com

to purchase one before then. Senior photos and tributes are due by December 9.

Congratulations to the girls who made all-county in swimming. They are Julia Webber, Julia Sikora, Rachel Kincher, Emily Zanolli, and Marissa Warm.

Congratulations to our varsity football team for being Honorable Mention Academic All State for the 2022 season.

If you took a Christmas tree for the Media Center contest, the trees are due to the media center today by 2:11.

The Chippewa/Dakota Unified Hockey team has their first two local meets coming up this weekend and would love to see a lot of support from their classmates! They have a game on Friday vs. L’Anse Creuse United at 7:00 pm and play Grosse Pointe South on Saturday at 7:15 pm. Both games are played at Mt. Clemens Ice Arena. Tickets may be purchased online through GoFan and all proceeds from Friday’s game will benefit the DeBord family. A flyer is attached with further details.

Senior class council is hosting The Chief Of The Valley this Friday at 7 pm in the auditorium. Show your support by attending and enjoy some entertainment.

The Toy Drive will take place from December 5-9th and all toys collected are returned to our feeder elementary schools. We will collect toys during 1st hour. Top classes will win a prize.

Make our hallways better - Put your coat in your locker, throw your trash away, don't say the n-word or the f-word, and get to class and lunch on time.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, hats off, earbuds out, phones away - be a great student today!

Thursday, December 1

Yesterday all students were sent an email with a survey about cafeteria food. Please take the survey.

Yearbook prices will increase on December 3.

yearbookforever.com

to purchase one before then. Senior photos and tributes are due by December 9.

Senior class council is hosting Chief Of The Valley this Friday at 7 pm in the auditorium.

There is a CTC Lunch meeting today in the media center

An International Club meeting is being held after school today in room 241

Congratulations to Ryan Bailey on earning his Information Technology (IT) Specialist HTML and CSS certification

Remember that the lost and found table gets emptied at the end of every month. If you are missing something, check today.

Happy December. Our wellness focus for the month is Caring About Others. We'll be bringing a number of activities your way, including Holiday Wishes, Twelve Days of Chippmas which includes the annual Big Red Toy Drive and Spirit Week, Door Decorating, and Holiday Music. More information coming soon. The Toy Drive will take place from December 5-9th and all toys collected are returned to our feeder elementary schools. We will collect toys during 1st hour. Top classes will win a prize.

Make our hallways better - Put your coat and blankets in your locker, throw your trash away, don't say the n-word or the f-word, and get to class and lunch on time. Now do your best and have a great day!