CHS Fighting Scot Update

Issue #455
Week of: January 12, 2015
CHS Fighting Scot Update
Caledonia High School / 616-891-8129 / 616-891-7038 fax
Preparing Students for Life. . .
1/9
Var Boys Basketball vs. FHC
Var Girls Basketball vs, FHC
Var. Hockey @ Hudsonville
1/10
JV Wrestling @ EK JV Invitational
Var. Wrestling @ Alma Invitational
Var. Bowling @ Jenison Bowling Tournament
Var. Hockey @ GRPS
1/12
1/13
Fr/JV/Var Boys Basketball vs Sparta
JV/Var Competitive Cheer @ EK Invitational #1
1/14
Study Table 2:45 – 3:30 Rm 2470
Var. Hockey @ West Ottawa
JV/Var Wrestling vs Jenison
1/15
Study Table 7:00 -7:30 a.m. Rm UFR
Ski Team @ Bittersweet
Fr/JV Boys Basketball vs Jenison
Fr Girls Basketball vs, Covenant Christian
JV Girls Basketball vs. Jenison
Swim/Dive @ Northview
1/16
Student Council Blood Drive
Var Boys Basketball @ Jenison
Var Girls Basketball @ Jenison
Caledonia Competitive Cheer Invitational
1/17
Hockey vs. Bishop Foley HS
Swim/Dive @ EGR
JV/Var Wrestling @ West Ottawa Invitational
1/19 – In-service Day NO SCHOOL
An electronic copy of your
senior picture
is due Friday,
January 9TH
by 11:59 p.m.
Please upload your picture to
the link at the CHS homepage.
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Mark your calendars now
for 2nd trimester
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
January 26th & 28th
5:30 -8:00 p.m.
CHS Fighting Scot Update
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Dates
*Student Council Blood Drive 1/16
*Teacher In-service day – No school 1/19
*Parent/Teacher Conferencees 1/26 & 1/28 - 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
*8th Grade Parent Night 2/9 6:30 p.m.
*Orchestra Concert 2/12 @ 7:00 p.m.
*Choir Concert 2/16 @ 7:00 p.m.
*Band Concert 2/17 @ 7:00 p.m.
Seniors & Parents!
The 2015-2016 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available. Any student
wishing to receive financial assistance for college must fill this out. Priority consideration for State
programs is given to those students who applied and whose application is received at the federal
processor on or before March.
If you need help filling out the FAFSA, please visit the The MI College Goal Website for locations
around Michigan. Financial aid professionals are there to assist you. The FAFSA can be
completed at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Congratulations to our seventy-four CHS DECA
students who attended regional competition at Ferris State
University this week. We were among 18 schools that
competed in 26 of the 30 Marketing / Business events.
If you know any of our students, please congratulate them.
Once final results are sorted out, we will highlight and share individual accomplishments.
Nevertheless, as a team, 47 of our students earned a total of 90 medals in competition, testing,
and as an overall finalist. Fifty of our students will be moving on to state competition in Grand
Rapids March 13th - 15th.
PSAT RESULTS
Students that took the PSAT can pick up their results in Student Services. Feel free to contact
your counselor with any questions about your results and what they mean.
We had some amazing concerts this
past week from our music department!
If you missed it, check out this youtube
link and catch the video.
We have some very talented students.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3ol9DB04NwZ1PJM78ZU5Q
Currently Choir Concert is available.
Check this link later for Orchestra and Band to be added. 
The class of 2017 (Sophomore class) does not currently have a parent committee to
help organize the Senior all Night Party. This committee usually begins collecting funds and
making arrangements 3-4 years in advance. If you are interested in helping, coordinating or
running this awesome event, please contact Dawn Reigler in the office.
At Spring conference time, our parents put on a great Teacher Appreciation Dinner for
the Staff prior to Wednesday conferences. We are in need of someone to take over
organizing this event. It is not a big job and so many parents always step up. All details and
duties are clearly outlined and come in a handy organized binder. It only takes a few emails to
help make this event happen! If you are interested in this volunteer job, please contact Lorna
Hullinger at [email protected] or 891.8129.
Caledonia Community Schools Says Thanks!
Caledonia Community Schools and Aramark Food Service would like to
thank you for participating in our electronic deposit system
www.sendmoneytoschool.com, and maintaining your students account
with positive balances. As a means of saying thanks, Caledonia
Community Schools is going to absorb the bank administrative fee of
your transaction for the month of January 2015. This is also an effort to
save our families a little bit of money, especially after the holidays. As
always, our electronic deposit has alleviated the amount of cash the
students have to carry internally to pay for their food. The program
also allows you as the parent to see what your student is purchasing
and eating on a daily basis. If you do not have an account you can
create it in a few minutes by going to the web page listed above.
*Questions on opening your account can be directed to the Food
Service Office at (616)891-0227. We try to do our best to promote
healthy eating and provide quality meals that include fresh fruit and
fresh vegetables daily.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your
students’ life. Caledonia Community Schools
To:
Caledonia High School Staff, Students, Parents
From:
Jim Crites
Re:
2nd Trimester Exams and MME
The State of Michigan has made changes to the Spring 2015 Michigan Merit Exam taken by all Juniors,
which has led to CHS needing to move up its final exam schedule by one day. Juniors will be exempted
from their final exams, unless they wish to to take an exam(s) to improve a grade, or if they must take
an exam(s) per the attendance policy. Final exam/MME dates will now be as follows:
Mon, March 2:
-5th Macro final exam, shortened 1-4th macros (full day)
*Juniors do not need to report to school until 1st macro (9:23am)
Tues, March 3:
-1st and 2nd macro final exams (done at 11:00am)
-ACT+Writing (Juniors)
Wed, March 4:
-3rd and 4th macro final exams (done at 11:00am)
-WorkKeys (Juniors)
The third day of MME testing, which has historically followed the first two, will now take place over
several days in April. This new test is called the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (MSTEP). Junior students and parents will receive more detailed information about this school year’s MME
as the testing dates draw nearer.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to best coordinate our schedule with the new state
requirements.
Sincerely,
Jim Crites
Assistant Principal/MME Test Supervisor
SENIORS 2015
ATTENTION: Class of 2015
Dear Senior Parents,
Thanks to those who have sent in payments and contacted us with your plans. The
holidays are fast approaching, and we know things will get crazy as we roll through
SENIOR year. It is important that we get an accurate head count as soon as possible
for the Senior All-Night Party. A payment of ANY amount will hold a spot for your
student or RSVP to [email protected] for further arrangements! Please let us
know if payments are an issue for your family so we can make this evening possible
for your student. Donations may also be sent in for scholarships to anonymously help
another student in need of assistance. Payments can be made at your convenience by
sending a check made out to Caledonia Class of 2015 to the office at anytime in an
envelope that is clearly marked. If you would rather mail it directly to Marcy, see the
address below. This party is planned to give the students a safe place to celebrate and
spend the night together with friends, food, and fun activities. Your payments are
essential so that there are funds available to secure things needed to make this event a
success! The total payment due is $130. Make sure to look through the Fighting
Scot Update for more information including details of the FUNDRAISER FOR
THE HOLIDAYS! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns.
Thanks for your time and enjoy the holidays!
Marcy White-McFadden [email protected] 803-1111
Lorna Hullinger [email protected] 891-8552
Kathy Folkema [email protected] 891-2661
Mailing address:
7829 Golf Point Dr.
Caledonia, MI 49316
Future meeting dates – Wednesday, January 14 @ 6:30pm in the Lower Forum Room
(If you are interested in helping out at the All-Night Party, please contact us so we
know!)
CLASS OF 2015 FUNDRAISER
The CLASS OF 2015 has a fundraiser going on just in time for the holidays! EZ
Vane Inc. is run and owned by the Kelch Family of Caledonia. They make beautiful
products that would be great gifts for the special people on your list!
We will receive $20 for each Weathervane and $5 for individual toppers that
are purchased toward the Class of 2015. There are over 150 designs of Weathervanes
to choose from, and they are available in several different mounting styles that you
will see pictured. Please go to the website at www.ezvane.com to view the entire line. The
cost is $49.95 which is a $10 discount from the regular retail price and includes your order being boxed
and available for you to pick-up at the CHS Office. Individual toppers are $19.95 and come bagged. For
later orders, you are welcome to pick them up at the EZ Vane office. (4320 Airwest Dr. in Kentwood, MI
49512 – near 44th and Beltline) Shipping anywhere in the Continental United States is available for an
additional cost of $11.95. You can print the order form, email to [email protected] or call (616)6569600 to place an order. We do have a limited number of PURPLE Fighting Scot Weathervanes
available. If you are interested, please contact Marcy at [email protected] or 803-1111.
*NEW THIS YEAR!!!!! - They now make SIGNS, PORTABLE FIRE PITS in a bag and
ADJUSTABLE SHOOTING TARGET STANDS that you might have seen on display at conferences.
We will receive a credit to the Class of 2015 Senior All-Night Party with each of these items purchased!
There are many different word choices, college symbols and sports teams available. You can print the
order form for this but please email or call with questions about any of the products. For all products,
make sure to mention Cal2015 when ordering and checks are payable to Caledonia Class of 2015!
An electronic copy of your senior picture
is due Friday January 9TH (this date has
change from 1/5 to 1/9). Please upload
your picture to the link at the CHS
homepage.
Student Services
Groundhog Shadow Day 2015 cont.
Groundhog Shadow Day 2015 cont.
Student Services
Potential College Athletes
Be sure to register with the NCAA
clearinghouse at
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org if
you are considering competing at
the Division I or Division II levels.
If you are considering an NAIA
school (Davenport, Aquinas, Spring
Arbor, Cornerstone. . . ) you need
to register at
http://www.playnaia.org
College Visits – Remember, students
are allowed up to two school related
college visits per year. Forms are in
Student Services, and we encourage
students to take advantage of this
opportunity, as it literally is the best
way for students to get a “feel” for
their potential college.
Next ACT Test Date – 2/7/15
Registration Deadline – 1/9/15
Late Registration Deadline - 1/10-1/16 (Late fee applies)
CHS Athletics
!
Attn Softball players: Winter workouts and
Hitting will be Monday's and Wednesday's
Starting Jan 12th time slots are in 1/2 hour
slots. Sign up for hitting on the Athletic
Office door for your time to hit. (Only
athletes not participating in a winter sport
may participate in pre-season workouts.)
Attn Freshman Softball players please sign up in the Athletic office if
you plan to play !this Spring.
!
Athletes not participating in a winter sport are welcome to
come to Speed School on Mondays and Wednesdays
after school. Meet in Rem's room at 2:45 ready to workout.
Workouts will last approximately 45 minutes. See Mr.
Remenap if you have any questions.
!
For scholarship searches, check out:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship
fastweb.com
highfivescholarships.com
**Be sure to check the Student Services Blog
regularly for complete list of scholarships
*NEW* American Legion Brewer Scholarship
•Must be a Michigan resident.
•Must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to attend college.
•Must have a 2.5 GPA minimum.
•Must show financial need.
•Must show proof of relative's military service.
•Must show academic goals and intentions.
•Award amount is $500.
•Deadline is January 12.
•Application is available in Student Services or on Naviance.
*NEW* American Legion Wilson Scholarship
•Must be a Michigan resident.
•Must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to attend college.
•Must have a 2.5 GPA minimum.
•Must show financial need.
•Must show proof of relative's military service.
•Must show academic goals and intentions.
•Award amount is $500.
•Deadline is January 12.
•Application is available in Student Services or on Naviance.
*NEW* Michigan Council of Women in Technology
• Female high-school students (entering college), undergraduate or graduate level students who are:
• A resident of the state of Michigan
• A United States citizen
• A student with a 3.0 GPA or better
• Enrolled (or will be enrolled) in an Information Technology program
• Awards are $5000 renewable for 3 years or a laptop computer.
• Deadline is 1/31/15
Apply at: www.mcwt.org Click on the Foundation tab and then the University link. You may request the
application via email to [email protected]
*NEW* Michigan Education Association Scholarship
Must be:
• A dependent of MEA member in good standing or MEA-Retired member
• Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has a MEA bargaining unit.
• Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan post-secondary educational
institution.
Selection Criteria:
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•
•
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Academic achievement
School/community service
Extracurricular activities
Students from lower income households
• Apply on-line at: www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
• Deadline is Friday, February 27, 2015 (no exceptions)
• Award amount has not net been determined.
*NEW* The University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship
•Must be a senior in high school in Allegan, Kent, Muskegon or Ottawa County.
•Must plan to remain in or return to West Michigan to help build, support, and service their community
after college.
•Must carry a 3.0 GPA through senior year.
•Applications are available in Student Services or on-line at www.universityclubgr.com
•Deadline is 2/28/14.
*NEW* American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
• Student must be a daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-grandson of a
veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American
Legion (see application).
• Must be a senior in high school
• Applicant must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community.
• Submit four letters of recommendation, official transcript, and a copy of ACT or SAT scores.
• A copy of the FAFSA
•
An original article/essay consisting of no more than 1,000 words (typed, double-spaced). The title will
be: “How have ‘Faith, Family and Freedom’ played a role in my life?”
AMOUNT OF AWARD: 15 scholarships awarded; three in each Division of the American Legion Auxiliary; one
@$3,500, one @ $3,000 and one @$2,500 DUE DATE: March 1, 2015
Application is available in Student Services or downloadable from Naviance
*NEW* American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship
•Based on financial need and scholastic standing.
•Student must be a daughter, granddaughter, or great-granddaughter of honorably discharged or
deceased veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the
American Legion (see application).
•Must be a senior in high school
•Complete information must be given as to the applicant’s family financial status.
•Submit two letters of recommendation, transcript, a copy of Income Tax Form or completed FAFSA
Form and a copy of the veteran’s discharge papers *Note: It can take 6-8 weeks to obtain this
information from the County Clerk’s Office
•$500 grant toward educational expenses in the State of Michigan.
•Application must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2015
•Application available in Student Services or at www.michalaux.org/Scholarships
*NEW* American Legion Auxiliary Medical
Career Scholarship
• Applicants must be daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, sons, grandsons, greatgrandsons of honorably discharged or deceased men or women veterans (see application for
eligibility dates).
• Scholarship money should be used in the state of Michigan.
• Applicant should be in the top quarter of their class and in need of financial assistance.
• Must check box for R.N., Physical Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, or other.
• AMOUNT OF AWARD: $500 toward tuition, room & board fees or books for study at any
institution in the State of Michigan. DUE DATE: Must be postmarked before March 15, 2015
• Application available in Student Services or on-line @www.michalaux.org/scholarships
Send application to: Suzanne Knapp 22625 Arcadia St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
Athletics
Visionary Scholarship Program by the American College Foundation
• Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply.
• Must submit a 500 word essay.
• Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 each.
• Apply at www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org
• Deadline is 4/1/2015
•
Virtual Business Scholarship
• www.KnowledgeMatters.com/scholarships.
• Students in business, marketing, and/or finance in their junior or senior year of high school.Award
amount is $2,000.
• Deadline is 4/1/2015.
•
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Foundation Scholarship
• Must be a senior who has been accepted at a Michigan university or college.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be pursuing a degree in a field of study, which will allow them to obtain full time employment in
the crude oil and natural gas industry.
• Award amount is a minimum of $500.
• Deadline April 2, 2014.
Community Announcements
If you need to sign up for Infinite Campus, you may download registration
form from the following link - http://www2.caledonia.k12.mi.us/ic/ICCPFFORM.pdf. Print the last page and fax to 891-7038. If you are having
problems with logging into Infinite Campus, please feel free to call for help at
891-7011
Caledonia High School
9050 Kraft Ave.
Caledonia, MI 49316
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Phone:
616-891-8129
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616-891-7038
E-Mail:
[email protected]
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