THIS IS AN "A" WEEK SO FRIDAY IS AN "A" DAY
 
Celebrate Earth Day, Tuesday April 22nd by Taking Action!
 In honor of Earth Day, students, staff, and parents are invited to join me immediately after school on Tuesday, April 22nd to do light trash pick up  outside around the school.  Oklahoma City Beautiful (www.okcbeautiful.com) has generously provided designer gloves and trashbags as part of the annual LitterBlitz campaign that the City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality sponsor.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me on my cell phone @ 808-2621.        Warmly,   Terry Fife,  9th Grade Parent
 
 
2008 SENIORS - Jostens will be in the Senior Room of the cafeteria Thursday, April 17th, 10:30-12:30, with your commencement
announcement orders. They will call you as a reminder. Seniors should have received a letter from Jostens with any balance that is due on your orders. Cap/Gowns will be delivered at a later date.
 
Congratulations to Catherine Dallman who scored a 1+ for her piano performance at District Achievement Auditions this past weekend.   Way to go, Catherine!
 
Choir Six Flags trip is Saturday, May 17.  We will leave at 6AM and return at 11PM.  Cost is $55.00.  This covers Six Flags ticket and bus.  ALL MONEY IS DUE TUESDAY, APRIL 15.

State solo and ensemble contest is Thursday and Friday, April 17 - 18.  If your student is involved be sure they get their scheduled time.

Congratulations to Madrigal Mixed Chorus.  Dr. Brent Ballweg from Southern Nazarene University was so impressed with the group when he came as a clinician that he has asked us to perform on the Southern Nazarene University Spring Choral Concert, April 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM.

If your student still has candy money out it is due NOW.

Students need to pay for and pick up their hoodies and t-shirts by next Friday, April 18.  Remaining hoodies and t-shirts will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
 
Thanks, Dr. Lindley
 
PROM
April 26, Hall of Mirrors…$40 per person
 
CLASSEN NIGHT AT IRMAS
Monday, April 14  (2nd Tuesday of each month)  either location
 
EARTH CLUB RECYCLING
I have exciting news.  We now have a paper recycling bin/dumpster at Classen.  They are paying us to recycle paper and magazines.  The money goes to Classen’s Earth Club and then will be distributed to different clubs and events within the Classen Community.  The bin is located in the alley behind the cafeteria.  Please save your paper products at home and send them to Classen to recycle.
 
Diaper Drive to benefit the
Infant Crisis Center of OK
 
Ambassador Corps is sponsoring a diaper drive for the Infant Crisis Center.  The drive will run thru April 16th.  We are collecting any and all items for infants and toddlers.  They are in desperate need of diapers (all sizes) and formula, but all donations of any kind will be greatly appreciated. 
 
Donations can be dropped off in the guidance office.  Any questions, you may contact Ms. Curry at 962-0252 or dmcurry@okcps.org.
 
Thank you so much for your contributions.

 
Here are some important upcoming dates.  If you have any questions or want to volunteer contact Mrs. V at jlvanderlugt@okcps.org  or Trina Morrison TKinOKC@cox.net
 
 
Saturday, May 3 Best of the Best at Western Heights High School .  It is open to all students who received a Superior rating at Solo and Ensemble Contest.  The cost is $12.00 and students must have their own transportation to the school on the day of.  Times are not out yet, but it stands the chance of being an all day event for some students—though everyone will start some time in the morning.  Students must perform two songs—one of which may be the same from Solo and Ensemble.   Interested students MUST give Mrs. V money by Monday, April 14 in order to be signed up.
 
Tuesday, May 20 Spring Concert Call for students is 6:30, and the concert begins at 7:00.  Volunteers will be needed—programs, a chaperone for each choir, and there actually may be a “candy table” volunteer or two needed as well. 
 
**ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS**
 
The 8th grade Bridging Committee and your student have been working very hard towards our Bridging Ceremony to be held Friday, May 16th, 2008.  Last week, a packet of very important information went home with your 8th grade student, so if you have not seen it, please ask them if they have it to give to you.  In this packet contains a “Bridging Information and Registration Form,” a “Comet Congratulations” form and a “Class of 2012” form.  (A picture form was sent from Ms. Curry last week) 
 
Dates to remember:
1.     T-shirt Form w/ money due – Monday, April 14th.
2.     2 student pictures due – Wednesday, April 16th.
3.     Registration Form w/ money due – Friday, April 18th.
4.     Comet Congratulations due – Thursday, May 1st.
5.     Bridging Ceremony – Friday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m.
 
If you have questions regarding the 8th Grade Bridging Ceremony, please contact Bridging Chair Christi Hill-Savage (Christi@SWATokc.com or 848-6176) or Ms. Curry in the counseling dept. (dmcurry@okcps.org or 962-0252) or Ms. Allen (lkallen@okcps.org)
 
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
 
April    14 5:00   Dolese 2                 Rogers
April    18  6:30  Santa Fe                 Webster
April    23  5:00  Santa Fe                 Roosevelt
April    24  5:00  Dolese 2                 John Marshall
April    25  5:00  Santa Fe                Douglas
 
All City Tournament  April 28 - 29  Dolese Park
 
CSAS/NE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GAMES:
 
                                    APRIL GAMES
            Mon. April 14th              vs. US Grant @ Dolese #1                                4:00
            Tues. April 15th             vs. US Grant @ Dolese #1                                4:00
            Mon. April 21st              vs. Southeast @ Dolese #1                               4:00
            Tues. April 22nd            vs. Southeast @ Southeast                              4:00
            Thurs. April 24th           vs. Del City @ Del City                                      6:00
            Mon. April 28th             vs. McGuiness @ McGuiness                            4:00
                                    MAY GAMES
            Tues. April 29th-May 3rd 5A Regional Tournament                                (TBA)
            Wed. May 7th-10th        State Tournament                                            (TBA)