5/16/16 Monday Bulletin

by Michelle Orr

THIS WEEK:
Monday 5/16: A DAY/REGULAR
Tuesday 5/17: B DAY/REGULAR
Wednesday 5/18: A DAY/FLEX
Thursday 5/19: B DAY/FLEX
Friday 5/20: A DAY/ REGULAR

NEXT WEEK:
Monday 5/23: B DAY/REGULAR
Tuesday 5/24: A DAY/REGULAR
Wednesday 5/25: B DAY/REGULAR
Thursday 5/26: A DAY/FLEX
Friday 5/27: B DAY/FLEX

ALL SCHOOL:
Pigmice fundraiser: Cleveland’s robotics team, is joining Burgerville at 25th and Powell for a Wednesday, May 18thh Partnership Night. All orders between 5-8 pm will generate funds to support students learning technology, business and leadership skills through FIRST robotics. Come see our robot in action.

African student union and Asian student union will be hosting an International cultural fair on May 19th (Thursday) from 3:30-6:30pm in the CHS cafeteria. Join us as we experience various cultures through; food, poems, a fashion show and dancing.

Juniors: SBAC make ups are here! May 16-19 computer lab 300 will be open all periods, all days (including tutorial). Spots will be given first come, first serve. Please arrive at the beginning of the period you wish to test. Please do your best to avoid class conflicts and take advantage free periods and flex time. Questions? See Ms. Cook.

Give your old bike to a younger Portland student who needs it! Bikes for Humanity PDX and BTA is running a BIKE BUDDY DONATION DRIVE at Cleveland High School on Friday, May 20th from 3-5 pm at the athletic field, Cleveland Stadium. Bikes that are donated will be repaired and refurbished to give away to Portland students that do not have the means to get a bike.  This is a program through the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Portland Bureau of Transportation and Bikes for Humanity PDX. Please look in your garage for a bike that you are not using and arrange to bring it by the field on the 20th!

The African Student Youth Leadership Conference is on May 26th.  Please see Stefanie Goldbloom in room 311 to register.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER NEWS:
Upcoming – Essay Writing for the Common Application-JUNIORS!! Planning to work ahead this summer?? Want to crush your Common App essay? Come to the CCC on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:20 for the next FLEX Workshop, Essay Writing for the Common Application. Catherine Franke, award winning educator and writing teacher, will help you create an essay that’ll stand out. If you have an essay rough draft, bring it — Catherine may have time to read and give feedback. As always, snacks will be provided!

ACTIVITIES:
CHS Cheerleading: Are you ready to show your Warrior Spirit? As a member of the Cleveland Cheer Team, you will be asked to step out as a leader, build relationships with a tight-knit group of peers and strive for excellence every day. Join us for tryouts and show us what you’ve got! TRYOUTS: Monday, 5/23 3:30 – 5:30pm; Tuesday, 5/24 3:30 – 6:30pm; Wednesday, 5/25 3:30 – 5:30pm; Thursday, 5/26 3:30 – 6:30pm in the Gym. MANDATORY Parent Info Meeting May 17th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Cleveland Library.

Tryouts for the Cleveland Sundancers Dance Team have been scheduled for Tuesday May 17th & Thursday May 19th from 5:30-7:30 in the gym. Both days are mandatory. All are welcome to tryout! Tryout packets are now available in the school office.

SENIOR CORNER!!
Go to the CHS website today www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/cleveland/ for all of the senior information you need! The information button is on the right side of the home page under happenings. Blue button titled “Important Senior Dates”.

Senior Calendar:
5/18-19: Senior Lunch & All Night Party Tickets-Sold in hallway @ Lunch
5/20: Senior Fines Deadline-Fees must be paid in full to walk and receive your diploma!
5/25: Senior locker clean-out last 15 minutes of 7th period
5/27: 1st Round Commencement Tickets Deadline (Attend meeting 5/9 for details!)
5/27-6/1: Senior Finals
6/1: SENIORS LAST DAY
6/3: Senior Recognition Assembly-9:30 am (wear your gown); Senior Lunch-11:30 am; Mandatory Rehearsal #1 12:30 pm
6/5: Baccalaureate-4:00 pm-Moreland Presbyterian Church (SE 18th & Bybee)
6/6: Commencement Mandatory Rehearsal #2!-8:45 am-Memorial Coliseum
6/6: Commencement-8:00 pm-Memorial Coliseum

UPCOMING EVENTS:
5/17: Battle of the Bands-7:00 pm-Auditorium
5/18: PTA Meeting-6:30 pm-Library
5/23: Band Concert/Awards-7:00 pm-Auditorium
5/25: Spring Sports Dessert
5/26-27: Springtasia-7:00 pm-Auditorium
5/30: Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL
6/7-6/9: Finals (See special bell schedule on website)
6/9: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

ATHLETICS:
Monday 5/16-Tuesday 5/17/15:
Golf State Meet @Salem/TBA

Thursday 5/19-Saturday 5/21/16:
Tennis State Match @Tualatin Hills Tennis Center/TBA

Friday 5/20-Saturday 5/12/16:
Track State Meet @Eugene/TBA