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November 09 Newsletterb.indd
C O 550 C L O N VA I A L 22554 our Webs C ht F O R G t thous hool ite: p E H I : G H S C H O O School / Phone / Num s fus t e R affor L hool i FAon.usoad - Staffor 540-658-6120 X FHS d Num .for Forge From the fires of the Volume 11, No. 3 - November 2009 Award Winnings Actors Ian Bamberg, Alexandria Gogolin, and Sam Heiney relax before performing at the Virginia Theater Association State Competition. The mission of Colonial Forge High School is to foster the development of an environment that will facilitate learning for all students, promote self-esteem and respect for others, and will foster the development of selfsufficient adults. Accepted Proposal l Gold Moergde Haigh Colonial F d the first e iv e c e r l o o Sch dal” in the e M ld o G “ ever or a high f ia in g ir V f state o the icipating in t r a p l o o h c s the rogram for P d r a c e r o Sc utrition and N ’s r o n r e v Go ity Award. iv t c A l a ic s Phy for more See page 13 . information Forge Drama Wins First Place at the Virginia Theater Association State Competition W hen Forge Drama traveled to the Virginia Theatre Association Competition on Sunday, November 1st, they had high hopes that their performance of Anton Chekhov’s one-act play, “The Proposal,” would go well. Their confidence was surely well placed as the performance, directed by Senior Patrick Greco, was spectacular and earned first place honors at the competition. This was an amazing win for Forge as they beat out 43 other schools from all over Virginia. In addition, all three actors were awarded individual acting awards. Alexandria Gogolin and Sam Heiney were named to the “All-Star Cast,” and Ian Bamberg was named “Best Actor.” Approximately 500 students performed during the weekend competition and Forge students received three of the top 24 acting awards given. In addition, 12 seniors auditioned for Virginia colleges and universities this weekend and received many offers of interest from prestigious performing arts schools such as VCU, Shenandoah, ECU, UVA, and more. The next stop for Forge Drama is a visit in March to Lexington, Kentucky as Virginia’s representative at the Southeast Theatre Competition. More photos on page 12. Dear Parents, Students, and Friends: Dr. Lisa L. Martin, Ph.D Principal Colonial Forge High School It is amazing that the first nine weeks is almost over. Once again, the year seems to be going quickly. I want to thank each of you for the overwhelming support you have shown the school so far this year. OASIS, our parent and student grade portal is up and running and we continue to work through the technological glitches, however I am hearing that it is appreciated and being utilized. I want to extend a thank you to everyone who came out and volunteered their services as we hosted the H1N1 vaccine clinic and the ESL/ELL Family Night for Stafford County Public Schools on Thursday October 22, 2009. As each of you know CFHS is always a busy place, hosting numerous events. If you were not able to join us at any of our prior events, I do want to take this time and extend an invitation that you visit us during the parent conference nights we will be hosting in the near future. Please mark your calendars. 2 4 5-8 8 8-11 In This Issue Principal’s Message Athletics & Activities Guidance Corner Library Notices Academics - JROTC, Learn & Serve, Science 11-12 Clubs & Orgs - DECA, Sound & Guard, TSA, Drama 13 Governor’s Scorecard 14 Connect With Kids 15 Horticulture Sale, SEAC 16 Health Notice 17 Students of the Month 18 Calendar ds Report Carcards Reports Reminder: ovember N n o d e t u ib will be distr 17, 2009. Parent Conference Nights I truly believe that a working partnership between the school and the family is vital to the success of our young people and to the school. I strongly urge you to keep in touch with your student’s teachers and counselors as the school year goes on. Currently, we have scheduled two parent conference nights for the 2009-2010 school year. The first will be held on November 23rd, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Conference times are scheduled every 15 minutes and we encourage you to call and set up an appointment. To make a conference appointment, please contact our guidance department at 540-658-6115 ext. 116 on November 18th, 19th, and 20th, during the hours of 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. While you are marking your calendars, please take a moment and note that Parent Athlete Information Night for Winter Sports will begin at 7:30 in the auditorium right after Parent Conference Night. Our second parent conference night will be held on Thursday, February 11th, 2010. College Planning Night is November 17th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in our auditorium. The focus of the evening will be on the college admissions process, followed by a question and answer session. Allison Gauch, Associate Dean of Admissions from the University of Mary Washington will be our guest speaker. School Holiday – November 3rd – Teacher Workday – see you back at school bright and early on Wednesday. Also while you are marking your calendars, Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th is a School Holiday. We will see everyone back at school bright and early on Thursday, November 12th. PTSO 2 NOVEMBER FORGE I also urge you to join and to get involved with our active PTSO (Parent, Teachers, Student Organization (PTSO). Studies have shown that students of parents that GET INVOLVED in their child’s education fare much better than those who don’t. Don’t stop being involved because your child is now in high school. As recent history has shown, it is just as important at the high school level. I would like to invite you to become part of this team. Our PTSO meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month, in the Faculty Dining area. A detailed schedule of all school events is published in the school newsletter. But just attending meetings isn’t my message. The PTSO offers many opportunities for you to make a difference, such as classroom and clerical assistance programs, providing academic award and scholarships to worthy student, sponsoring, assisting with and/or chaperoning the After-Prom party and much, much more. PTSO is proud to offer scholarships to many of our deserving seniors as well as sponsoring our After Prom Activities each year. As such they are gearing up for some fundraising activities in support of these endeavors. • PTSO will be hosting monthly “Coffee with the Principal” on the third Monday of the month. The coffee begins at 9:00 am on November 16th. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please feel free to join us at CFHS in the faculty dining room on that day. Homecoming Our annual Homecoming Game and Dance was a great success with a large portion of our students in attendance. It was thrilling to see so many of our alumni come back to the game and to share in the excitement of this tradition. I want to thank our Student Leadership Council (SCA) and all of our students and parents who assisted in making our Homecoming dance an exciting time with the theme of “CFHS – Oh the Places We Can Go“ for our young people to share in. It continues to be exciting to see the overwhelming amount of support we have received to date from our parent volunteers, as well as to listen to great ideas this group has for the school. It is always wonderful working with such a student-centered organization. Student Accomplishments It is always wonderful to share with our community the many outstanding accomplishments of our students. Our Girls Golf Team established another first for the school, in qualifying two female golfers for the State tournament. Congratulations again go to Hannah MacIsaac and Linda Oh for qualifying for states. Go Lady Eagle golfers! At this writing both Field Hockey and Volleyball are competing in the Commonwealth District Tournament. Our Boys and Girls Cross Country and our Cheerleaders will have completed at Districts and are now moving on to the Regional Competition. Football continues to excite us all with their spectacular plays under the Friday Night Lights. I also want to recognize our CFHS Sound and Guard, who on Saturday the 31st secured another superior rating at VBODA competition, by participating in State Marching Band Festival at Massaponax High School. In preparation for this event, these very dedicated musicians compete in several competitions and have continued to produce outstanding performances at their Saturday Marching Competition in spite of the very damp weather. A superior at VBODA is the first leg in journey towards the attainment of an Honor Band Status. If you were able to join us at the competition, I am sure you would agree that they were outstanding. I also want to take this opportunity and extend my congratulations to each of their families and to Mrs. Barbara Perry for supporting and assisting these outstanding young people in the fabulous Fall Concert that was held in our cafeteria in October. Dinner and the fantastic music or young people provided could not be a more enjoyable combination. Your continued contribution to CFHS and to our community is amazing. In a nation that values excellence, I believe it is important to publicly recognize the attainments of our scholastically talented young people and the teachers that have played a role in the nurturing and development of these gifts. I hope this recognition will help to serve as encouragement to all students to develop their abilities to the fullest. Weather and Emergency Dismissal Information With the winter season upon us, winter weather makes for the possibility of school delays and early dismissal and closings likely. The Stafford County Public School Board’s decision to close school for snow, ice, or other emergency conditions is made to protect the safety and well being of students and employees. Whether school is closed for the full day, opens late, Local Outlets for Dismissal Information or is dismissed after students have RADIO AM FM TV CH. NETWORK arrived at school, the radio and television stations displayed to the WFLS 1350 93.3 WRC 4 NBC right of this column are contacted. 1230 WTTG 5 FOX WFVA Every effort is made to notify WBQB 101.5 WJLA 7 ABC the media by 6:00 a.m. of a full-day WJYJ 90.5 WUSA 9 CBS school closing or a late opening. WCXR 105.9 WTVR 6 CBS In cases of early dismissal, the media will be notified as soon as WPWC 1530 the decision is made. The decision WMAL 630 to close or to dismiss school early WMZQ 1390 98.7 is made in anticipation of unsafe WGRO 95.9 conditions. It is important that you WJFK 106.7 make child care plans in advance in case of emergency school closings. WMJR 107.7 In Conclusion As you read this newsletter, I encourage you to take a minute and mark your calendars with all the events that are going on during the upcoming month. You will see that we have many exciting opportunities for the students at the “Forge”. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call our main office at 540-658-6115 or fax us at 540-658-6120. I look forward to seeing you at one of our many upcoming events. Have a great month! Dare to Soar! NOVEMBER FORGE 3 Athletics & Activities Important Info s First day of winter tryouts is on 11/16/09. (Must have a current VHSL physical on file and have passed five subjects for graduation last spring). s Parent Teacher conferences are on 11/23/09, followed by winter PAIN night for all winter athletes and parents. s Thanksgiving Break - 11/25 to 11/27/09. s Winter team picture day will be on 12/2/09, after school. s Holiday Break - 12/23/09 to 1/3/10. 4 NOVEMBER FORGE The fall seasons are winding down. The golf team finished third in the district with three freshmen in the top six, so the future is bright. Daniel Ruggeiro captured his second straight Commonwealth District individual medalist honors and Hannah MacIsaac and Linda Oh represented CFHS in the VHSL Girls State Open. The Field Hockey team finished sixth in the ultra-competitive Commonwealth District. The season was highlighted by two victories over rival North Stafford. Both Cross Country teams have placed second in the district and have advanced to the regional meet, with high hopes of making it on to states. The Cheer squad placed fourth in the district and qualified for the regional competition. The Football team rolled to a 8-1 overall record and won the Commonwealth District title, (going undefeated in the Commonwealth District). The team hopes to host a Regional Play-offs game for the first time in three years. The Forge Sound and Guard have had another outstanding fall, and for the ninth consecutive year, received the highest “Superior” rating at the recent VBODA competition. Keep an eye on the calendar to see when and where the Eagles soar next. Guidance Corner The guidance department welcomes Mr. Michael Kilcoyne to the counseling staff at Colonial Forge High School. He replaces Mrs. Wendy Sibley who recently relocated to Germany with her family. College Application Information Colonial Forge High School 550 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA 22554 Phone: 540-658-6115 Fax: 540-658-6120 CEEB Code: 472-144 Principal: Lisa L. Martin, Ph.D November 14, 2009, from 7 to 8 PM in the CFHS Auditorium. Workshop Title: “Four-Year College: A Sneak Preview Inside the Admissions Process.” SAT Test Dates 2009 - 2010 • Registration bulletins and test prep booklets may be picked up in the Counseling Center. • You may also register on line at www. collegeboard.com • Late registration is available but for an additional charge. • SCHOOL CODE : 472-144 Homework Assignments Parents may call and request homework for students who are ill and will miss a minimum of two school days. Teachers are to be given 24 hours from the time of the request to compile assignments. Please call the Counseling Center to request homework assignments. (You may also check www.cfhs.org). PSAT Results will arrive in mid-December. Counselors will be discussing scores with students at that time. The College Admissions Process Workshop This important workshop will be held on Guest speaker: Alison Gauch, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Mary Washington. The information given will be general and not specific to any one college or university. This workshop is designed to help parents and students with planning, finding, applying and paying for college. Many topics will be discussed, including what admissions officers are looking for. The information is invaluable for college bound Juniors and Seniors and their parents, however all grade levels are welcome to attend. Scholarship Information Please refer to the “Scholarships” under Counseling Center on the CFHS schoolfusion webpage for a complete listing of available scholarships. Selective Service If you are an 18-year-old male or will turn eighteen during the school year please remember to register with Selective Service. Failure to register can interfere with financial aide for college and incur other penalties. See your Counselor. 2009 - 2010 SAT Test Dates Test Date December 5, 2009 January 23, 2010 March 13, 2010 May 1, 2010 June 5, 2010 Registration October 31, 2009 December 16, 2009 February 5, 2010 March 26 2010 April 30, 2010 Late Registration November 12, 2009 December 30, 2009 February 18, 2010 April 8, 2010 May 13, 2010 Counselor Profile My name is Mike Kilcoyne and I’m excited to be a part of the team at Colonial Forge. I recently completed my Master’s program at Penn State after completing my undergraduate degree there as well. I am from Altoona, Pennsylvania, (about 45 minutes from Penn State), and my family still lives there. My mom, dad, and dog are always missed. I have two sisters, Maureen and Kate, and will become an uncle for the first time in January. My sister Maureen and her husband Tommy are expecting a baby girl and we are all very excited. My main hobbies revolve around sports; I play sports, watch sports, read about sports, and talk about sports. My favorite sport to play is basketball, but my favorite sport to watch is definitely football. I am lucky enough to be a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but maybe unlucky to be a Notre Dame fan too. I am also a huge fan of my own fantasy football team. I am currently living in Fredericksburg with two friends who are also educators with Stafford County Public Schools. I am excited to be working as a counselor at Colonial Forge and definitely welcome the opportunity to work with the students, teachers, parents, and staff. 2009 - 2010 ACT Test Dates Test Date Registration Late Registration (Fee Required) December 12, 2009 February 6, 2010 April 10, 2010 June 12, 2010 November 6, 2009 January 5, 2010 March 5, 2010 May 7, 2010 November 7 – 20, 2009 January 6 - 15, 2010 March 6 - 19, 2010 May 8 - 21, 2010 NOVEMBER FORGE 5 CFHS 2009-10 Tutoring Schedule Work Permits Business and Marketing Teacher Schedule Place Students ages 14 and 15 must have a work permit in order to be employed in the State of Virginia. To obtain a work permit students must do the following: Ms. Brandon By Appointment Only Room 142 Mrs. Hollar Monday/Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. Room 220 Ms. Ingram Monday/Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: By Appointment Room 221 • See either Mrs. Rosa Smith or Mrs. Carol Babineau for an Intent to Employ form. The employer must complete this form. Bring the completed form, a parent or guardian, and your original birth certificate back with you. Ms. Knaus Monday/Tuesday: 2:15-3:20 p.m. Room 320 Ms. Lewis Monday - Friday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. Room 142 Mr. Swink Monday-Thursday: 7:00-7:35 a.m. & 2:30-3:00 p.m. Room 120 Mr. Tucker Monday or Wednesday: By Appointment Only Room 420 Mrs. Wilson Tuesday 2:30-4:00 p.m. & By Appointment Room 122 • A parent or guardian must fill out the Permission for Employment form in the presence of either Mrs. Rosa Smith or Mrs. Carol Babineau (the issuing officer). • The issuing officer will complete the work permit form; the student will sign it and then take a copy to the employer. Each time a student changes a job before age 16 a new work permit must be obtained. Career & Technical Education Teacher Schedule Place Mrs. Easter Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Roberts Mr. Watkins Col. Mayfield Sgt. Major Wortham Monday: 2:15-2:50 p.m. Tuesday/Wednesday: By Appointment Only Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m. Monday to Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Room 324 Room 103 Room 321 Room 322 Room 245 Room 245 English Teacher Schedule Place Ms. Bates Mr. Bedford Ms. Black Mr. Davis Mr. Diamantopoulos Mrs. Headley Mrs. Hooker Mrs. Jackson Ms. King Mrs. Kopcak Mrs. Lane Mrs. Moore Ms. Ramsey Tuesday/Thursday: By Appointment Only Monday to Thursday By Appointment Only Monday/Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Or By Appointment Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. By Appointment Only Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. By Appointment Only Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m. Dual Enrollment Only: Wednesday by Appt.: 2:20-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. By Appointment Only Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Room 304 Room 305 Mrs. Roark Mr. Snead Mrs. Struder Mr. Tlumack Mrs. White Ms. Wineinger Room 325 Room 344 Room 304 Room 344 Room 326 Room 342 Room 305 Room 307 Room 306 Room 308 Fine & Performing Arts 6 NOVEMBER FORGE Teacher Schedule Place Mr. Beale Mrs. Hansen Mrs. Hood Mrs. Harris Mr. Loft Mrs. Perry Mr. Weaver Tuesday & Thursday: 2:20-3:00 p.m Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Please schedule in advance Monday: 2:40-3:15 p.m. - Please schedule in advance Tuesday-Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 2:20-4:00 pm. - Please schedule in advance Monday-Thursday: 2:20-4:00 pm. - Please schedule in advance Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Please schedule in advance Room 104 Room 445 Room 105 Room 105 Band Room Chorus Room Band Room Mathematics Teacher Schedule Place Mrs. Compel Mrs. Holtschneider Mrs. Jackson Ms. Keenan Mrs. Mauldin Mr. Meka Mrs. Brown-Oliver Mrs. Papas Mr. Pirch Mrs. Rebholz Ms. Pflumm Wednesday: 2:20-2:50 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday: By Appointment Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment Monday-Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. By Appointment Tuesday/Thursday and Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 2:20-3:10 p.m. Monday/Wednesday: 2:20-3:30 p.m. Algebra 3/Trig-Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m. Algebra 1 Part 1-Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday: 2:20-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:20 p.m. Room 201 Room 225 Room 223 Room 207 Room 203 Room 226 Room 204 Room 208 Room 204 Room 205 Room 244 Mrs. Smart Mr. Sullivan Mrs. A. Thompson Important Dates Nov. 3 Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Election Day - No School SAT Test Date End of First Quarter Veterans Day - No School Report Cards Distributed College Admissions Process Workshop - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Nov. 18-20 Appointments taken for Parent-Teacher Conference Night - call ext. 116 from 8 AM to 2:30PM Nov. 23 Parent-Teacher Conference Night Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Room 243 Room 201 Room 202 Science Teacher Schedule Place Mrs. Brewer Mr. Briggs Mrs. Brown-Oliver Mr. Chavez Mrs. Csikari Mr. Csikari Mrs. Fulmer Mr. Heller Mr. McCloskey Mr. McCloud Mr. Onorato Mr. Stribling Mrs. Symons Mrs. Trant Mrs. Walker Mrs. Wilburn Mrs. Yealy Mr. Yealy Daily by Appointment: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday: 2:15-3:15 p.m. By Appointment By Appointment By Appointment Monday-Friday: 2:20-3:00 p.m. - By Appointment Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Daily by Appointment: 2:30-3:00 p.m. By Appointment Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Wednesday: 2:15-3:15 p.m. Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. By Appointment By Appointment Daily Room 141 Room 340 Room 240 Room 345 Room 440 Room 109 Room 141 Room 309 Room 341 Room 241 Room 108 Room 341 Room 341 Room 141 Room 441 Room 240 Room 145 Room 140 World Languages Teacher Schedule Place Ms. Banyaz Monday/Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Room 124 Mrs. Chappelle Monday: 2:50-3:50 p.m. Room 126 Mrs. Hodgeson Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Room 423 Mrs. Kaim Wednesday (Span. 1): 2:20-3:00 p.m. and Thursday (Span. 2): 2:20-3:00 p.m. Room 106 Ms. Mabe Thursday: 2:25-2:50 p.m. Room 106 Mrs. Mades Monday: 2:20-3:50 p.m., and By Appointment Room 123 Mrs. McCloud Monday-Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m. Room 144 Mrs. Rerucha Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m. Room 107 Mrs. Sanders Spanish I - Wednesday from 2:30-3:00 p.m. AP Spanish - Thursdays from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Room 143 NOVEMBER FORGE 7 Social Studies Your Librarians Kim Crawford – Library Media Specialist Rob Huffman – Library Media Specialist Janet Lynard – Library Assistant Library hours: Monday – Thursday 7:25 – 3:30 Friday 7:20 – 3:00 Teacher Schedule Place Mr. C. Carlson Mr. M. Carlson Mr. Curtin Mr. Fults Mr. Gottschalk Mrs. Heard Mr. Jones Mr. Kelley Mr. Lewis Mr. Mesa Mr. Oldenburg Mr. Picariello Mr. Skjoldal Mrs. Steele Mr. Szakelyhidi Ms. Thornton Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Monday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Monday-Friday: 7:05-7:30 a.m. (except for Wednesday) Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Monday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment, (After November 15) Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Monday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment Room 443 Room 443 Room 404 Room 424 Room 405 Room 404 Room 406 Room 406 Room 402 Room 426 Room 444 Room 425 Room 408 Room 442 Room 402 Room 403 Library Notices Any time you’re in the library, check out our latest additions. We’re adding new books all the time: fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks (including the popular playaways). Also, we try to be very responsive to your requests for new materials. Any time a student requests a book that we do not currently own (and providing, of course, it is a book that is appropriate for a high school library to circulate), we order it. We want our regular “customers” to keep on coming back and for new students to make themselves at home here, too. This is your library. We want you to feel comfortable here and visit us often. The library is an excellent place to study (we’re open until 3:30 Monday through Thursday), research (both on the Internet and with our thousands of books), or just relax with a good book. Or enjoy a magazine or newspaper: we subscribe to five daily papers and many, many magazines. Hope to see you soon!! Academics JROTC Eagle Battalion Cadets Hail War Heroes World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans visit the National Mall on October 17, 2009. 8 NOVEMBER FORGE On Saturday, 17 October 2009, fifty-seven highly motivated Colonial Forge Army Junior ROTC cadets proudly supported a Veterans Flight sponsored by the Heritage Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the Blue Star Mothers of America at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia. The Flight began earlier that morning with a tour of the World War II and Korean War Memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC and culminated with dinner at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Traditionally, a Veterans Flight is conducted to transport deserving veterans. On this occasion, ninety-five (95) World War II and Korean Conflict heroes representing the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy received transport. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of the “Greatest Generation,” traveled from Tidewater and Richmond, Virginia to partake in fellowship with their peers and reflect on their selfless service to our great nation. Eagle Battalion cadets were asked to present the National Colors and assist the veterans in disembarking from buses into the museum. Most of the veterans were in their mid-late 80s with the oldest being 95 years young. Cadets were afforded an opportunity to commiserate with the veterans and their spouses during dinner and many shared their wartime experiences with the cadets. LET I cadets Nicholas Mireles and Johnny Weiss were fortunate to spend extended time with several veterans who landed on Omaha Beach during World War II. This was an exceptional community service project for the cadets as identified by the outstanding support they provided the MOAA and the Blue Star Mothers. Lets’s Go Eagles! Let’s Go! by Cadet Second Lieutenant Ebonie Williams In the Army JROTC Battalion at Colonial Forge High School students not only strive to be outstanding cadets but also outstanding Eagles. Cadets are dedicated to the battalion and even though that takes up most of their time, they still manage to do other activities such as sports. Currently there are 31 cadets on varsity, junior varsity, and freshman sports teams, in addition to many Cheerleaders, Band, and the Dance Team members. These extraordinary cadets also manage to maintain decent grades while participating in JROTC and sports. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to do what these cadets accomplish and they all deserve a Super Nova Mega HOOOOAH for their success. Cadets on Varsity Teams include: Field Hockey: Victoria Powell and Erica Chiang. Football: Angel Santiago, Calvin Taylor, Lemuel Howard, Antonio Phillips, Kameron Harvery, Matthew Martinez, Ronald Shepherd, and Keaton Regenor. Wrestling: Jacob Bryant, James Kinsey, and Anthony Neis. Softball: Victoria Powell. Baseball: Travis Taylor and Jonathan Hickey. Cheerleading: Ebonie Williams, Shanice West, Elizbeth Jackson, and Marie Akridge. Band: Austing Anderson, Ashley Scalph, Carl Albritton, Zachary Patterson, Alexander Vancuren, and Tyler Womack. Soccer: Amanda Moore. Dance Team: Taylor Halstead, Leekeisha Stoven, and Gacherie Mwongo. Eagle Pride Sir! The Eagle Battalion fielded the first ever all-female Color Guard at the recent Colonial Forge High School Homecoming football game against North Stafford High School. The Color Guard consisted of a diverse group of Leadership Education & Training level III and IV cadets, representing the epitome of leadership and academic excellence. The Color Guard received a warm round of applause from those in attendance and presented the National Colors with pride and distinction! The Color Guard was commanded by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Emily Osborne who serves as the battalion Executive Officer for the 167 member Eagle Battalion. Team members were: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Diana Akridge (Operations Officer), Cadet Major Victoria Harris (Logistics Officer), Cadet Captain Amanda Murtha (Personnel Officer), and Cadet Raquel Mathieu (WebMaster). ABOVE: Busy Cadets (from L to R), Zachary Patterson, Elizabeth Jackson, Gacherie Mwongo, Shanice West, Ebonie Williams, and Alexander Vancuren. AT LEFT: First All-Female Color Guard (from L to R), C/CPT Raquel Mathieu, C/MAJ Victoria Harris, C/CPT Amanda Murtha, C/CPT Victoria Powell, C/LTC Diana Akridge, and C/LTC Emily Osborne. Department Chairs Business & Marketing - Deborah Ingram and Bill Swink Career & Technical Education - Mrs. Tricia Jacobs Driver’s Education Coordinator - Erik Andersen English - Aaron Tlumack Fine & Performing Arts - Andrew Loft Foreign Language - Sue McCloud Governor’s School - Larry Saylor Health & PE - Teresa Collier Mathematics - Bob Meka Science - Cindy Trant and Ken Yealy Social Studies - Joyce Steele NOVEMBER FORGE 9 Learn & Serve Learn and Serve is Here to Help! Gifted & Accelerated Programs If you are a current 10th or 11th grade student who is passionate about music, art, drama, or dance, you may wish to apply to this summer’s Residential Governor’s School program. The programs are a month-long, extraordinary learning opportunity aimed at stretching you beyond your comfort zone. There is an application process that includes a local and state audition, but if chosen to attend, you will have the experience of a lifetime. For more information and an application, please see Mrs. Easter, the Focus Resource teacher, in room 324, as soon as possible. See Mrs. Easter today as local auditions are scheduled for after school on November 17 at North Stafford High School. A program application must be completed and given to Mrs. Easter before competing at the local audition. Virginia’s Summer Residential Governor’s Programs are also being offered in the academic areas of agriculture, humanities, life science and medicine, and math, science, and technology. Mentorships with NASA and the Virginia Marine Science Institute are also offered this summer. These programs are very competitive and require an application and teacher recommendations. Please see Mrs. Easter for more information and an application. All preliminary applications must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Easter by December 11, 2009. For more information, please visit the website at : http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/ Instruction/Govschools/SRGS/ “Focusing on the Future: A Career and Academic Planning Experience for HighAbility Students in Grades 6-12 and Their Parents” is being offered on Saturday, January 23, 2010, by the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary. The purpose of this workshop is to expose learners to career opportunities related to the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences, and to inform parents of considerations and guidelines for effective career and academic planning. Space is limited so register early, if interested. For more information see Mrs. Easter in room 324 or visit the website at www. cfge.wm.edu. 10 NOVEMBER FORGE The Learn and Serve classes are off and running. We are eager and excited to help make our community a better place! In September we took part in a visual restoration project with Friends of the Rappahannock. After classroom learning, which included research, demonstrations, and guest speakers; we were ready to put our knowledge to work. With our partner, FOR, we planted 80 trees along the Rappahannock River at the Rocky Penn Reservoir site in Stafford County. The trees were part of a visual restoration to help maintain the beauty of the Rappahannock River. In October, we spent time learning about the programs and volunteering opportunities at the YMCA. We volunteered at their Creepy, Crawly Carnival on October 16 and 17. Some of us were “dead” people in the haunted house and many of us volunteered at the game area. We had a blast! Also in October we helped with our county’s ELL Night here at CFHS. On the evening of October 22, we had the pleasure of spending time with elementary students while their parents attended information sessions sponsored by Stafford County Public Schools. We offered a variety of activities for the children, such as a game room, reading room, educational video room, and homework helper room. It was an amazing experience and the Learn and Serve students had just as much fun as the elementaryaged children. We will soon be spending one class period a week working with our reading and math buddies at Park Ridge Elementary School. We are looking forward to that extraordinary opportunity that will continue all year long. On December 1, we will travel down to the Expo Center to decorate our donated tree for the Hope House Festival of Trees. Our tree’s theme is Coloring Christmas and will be decorated in Crayola style fashion. All trees at the festival will be auctioned with proceeds going to Hope House. There are so many ways to make a difference in our community!! You can make a difference, too. Stay tuned for an update next month. Third Annual Turkey Drive – Thursday, November 19 Learn and Serve is once again having a turkey drive for the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. The food bank is in desperate need of turkeys for the upcoming holidays and we are very excited to help! Please donate a fresh or frozen turkey on November 19. We have three locations at CFHS for the drop-off: front circle, bus ramp, and student parking lot. You can drop off your turkey between the hours of 6:30 and 8:00 AM. Our goal is to collect 1,500 pounds of turkey. Please help us reach our goal. Science On October 14th, Mr. Stribling’s and Mr. Csikari’s Oceanography classes went to Virginia Beach. They visited the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center as well as the Atlantic Ocean. The morning was spent exploring over 700,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and live animal habitats in the country. In addition to viewing marine animals in the aquarium, students experienced hands-on exhibits, an outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. During the afternoon the five classes went on a boat into the Atlantic Ocean where students took several water quality tests and used a trawl net to catch local marine species. The animals that were caught include shrimp, spot, croaker, lookdown, blue crab, and a flounder. All of these animals made the long trip back to Stafford County where they have a new home inside several aquariums which the students maintain daily. On Saturday, October 24th, Mr. Heller, 40 green-minded CFHS students and parents took part in the annual Rappahannock River clean-up, sponsored by the Friends of the Rappahannock. Thanks to their efforts on that rainy day, the debris and trash that once lined the banks of the river will not reach the Chesapeake Bay. Everyone had a great time (especially afterwards when they enjoyed free pizza and cake). It is not too early to start preparing for the SOL tests at the end of the year. Any student who would like additional help in one of the core science courses is encouraged to attend our after school SOL tutoring sessions. Subject Teacher Day & Time Location Earth Science Mrs. Wilburn Thursdays 2:30-3:30 Room 240 Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 Room 345 Biology Chemistry Mrs. McCloskey Mrs. Chaves Thursdays 2:30-3:30 Room 341 Clubs, Organizations, and Activities DECA DECA (http://www.deca.org/hsd.html) is an international organization for secondary students enrolled in Marketing Education. DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered organization designed as an integral part of the classroom instructional program of marketing education to provide activities that will motivate students to learn marketing competencies that will prepare students to become skilled, employable workers in the field of marketing. In the previous school year, Virginia DECA (http://www.vadeca. org/) had 14,265 members, qualifying DECA as the largest student organization in the commonwealth. DECA has over 185,000 members worldwide. Local DECA Students Live, Learn & Lead from Local Business Leaders at the Officer Training Conference Local DECA chapter officers were installed and learned to “Live, Learn and Lead” from local business leaders during the annual Fall Leadership Conference held Oct 9th at the Fredericksburg Baptist Church. Gregory Nowotarski, the District 19 President and a student at Colonial Forge High School, lead the conference and introduced premiere local business leaders who served as guest speakers. The keynote presentation was given by Tom Parker, the Senior Vice President of Yukon, Inc. Local business leaders presented their business insights to the students. These leaders included C. Mark McNabb, general manager of Western Wood Products, Julie Perry of Fredericksburg Visitor’s Center, Withers (Buzzy) Moncure Jr. who represents JELD-WEN Windows and Doors, Mark Smith, Sr. who started the Smith Nationwide Insurance Agency, Richard Pierson, Chief Executive officer of RC Pierson & Company, and Martin Wilder the Dean of Enrollment at the University of Mary Washington. Virginia DECA District 19 future events include the District Leadership Conference to be held January 6, 2010, followed by the State and International Leadership Development Conferences. Colonial Forge High School Sports Marketing Students Visit FedEx Field Forty nine Colonial Forge High School DECA chapter members attended the Washington Redskins FedEx Field Stadium Tour on October 19th. These DECA students who are enrolled a Sports Marketing class, participated in a once in a lifetime experience of going behind the scenes of the Home of the Washington Redskins. The backstage guided tour included exclusive club suites, press box, cheerleaders’ dance studio, interview room, Redskins locker room and the playing field. Sound & Guard Marching Band For the ninth straight year, The Forge Sound and Guard earned a SUPERIOR rating from all judges in Class AAAA at the VBODA State Marching Band Festival. A fabulous effort was put forth by our hard-working students, and it resulted in their best show of the year. NOVEMBER FORGE 11 Technology Student Association Colonial Forge TSA members attended the 2009 TSA Fall Rally recently. This event was run by Nickhil Patel, the Northern Region of Virginia TSA President and Colonial Forge student. The rally offered leadership activities, a problem solving competition, and a guest speaker from the American Society of Civil Engineers. After the event, Forge TSA students spent the afternoon at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Drama Award Winners As reported on the cover of this edition of the November Forge Newsletter, Forge Drama earned a state title for their performance of the one-act play, “The Proposal.” Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on their wonderful success. 12 NOVEMBER FORGE al nAEaag " Egle le" L kee An ol k Liike Walk High Scho "W Colonial Forg se Road 550 Courthou 22554 Stafford, VA t on Workshee lculati ily Steps Ca Fam _________ ___ me ______ Family Na Number of Family __ _________ Members: Monday Sunday ber Week Mem 1 __ _________ _________ ______ _________ ts at CFHS Studen Number of Tuesday _________ Thursday Wednesday Saturday Friday al Week Tot Per Family Member 0 Total 0 Family's k For The Wee 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 Total 0 Family's k For The Wee 0 6 1 0 2 Nutrition and Physical Activity “Tip of the Month” - November Fitness Around The Home Chores are not only a good way to promote responsibility in children, they’re also a great way to get the entire family moving. For example, mowing the lawn, raking leaves, walking the dog, shoveling snow, vacuuming, lifting loads of laundry, and taking out the trash are all great ways to burn extra calories. Make it a challenge to see how quickly they can get a specific task completed, or only allowing them to play video games once these activities are completed. Be sure to encourage teens to look for addition ways to get physical activity around the home and thank them for a job well done. These monthly tips and more can be viewed at: www.health.ri.gov/family/ofyss/teens/ tips/DisplayTip6.php The Scorecard for the Governor’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Award program is a document containing 34 questions about our school’s focus on nutrition and physical activity. To view the criteria for this challenge on your own, please visit their website at http://www.doe. virginia.gov/healthyva_scorecard.pdf. There are several ways that parents and students can become active participants in this process as we continue our efforts to maintain our GOLD status. Question #3 on the Scorecard investigates how students “design and implement individualized physical activity/fitness plans”. In our 9th grade health classes, students have learned how to write “SMART” goals. These are goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. In order to see what our students discussed in class visit: http://stafford.forge. schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid= 94386&sessionid=75571a343911645dd10debd2fc6fc 18c&sessionid=75571a343911645dd10debd2fc6fc18c There are several ways that you can get involved in the process of designing fitness plans. Here are a few: • Next 9 weeks, our 9th graders will be writing personal fitness goals that they will aim to complete by the end of the school year. If you have a ninth grader ask them what personal fitness goal they would like to accomplish. • Talk to your student about your own fitness plans and goals. Let them know how to identify fitness needs and then show the work it takes to accomplish those goals. • If you have an older student, ask them how their fitness habits have changed since 9th grade. Then develop a family fitness goal, and use the Eagle Family Fitness Log to keep track of your family’s progress. Finally, • Start setting other goals: Identify nutrition goals that could be made. Set a goal of eating together as a family several nights per week. Set a goal to limit the amount of time the family spends watching TV and playing video games. “Walk Like an Eagle” If you haven’t checked out our “Walk with an Eagle” program go to cfhs.org and click on the “Governor’s Scorecard tab. In this section you will find several nutrition and fitness tips for you and your family. Currently we are running the “Walk with an Eagle” program and the family fitness program. “Walk with an Eagle” is open to all students, staff and parents and is part of our Governor’s Scorecard challenge. For the “Walk with an Eagle” program, simply get a pedometer, (or check one out in the front office from Debbie), and record your steps daily on the form. Then, at the end of the month bring in your log (or email it to [email protected]) to see which family walks the most. 0 0 4 0 5 Total 0 Family's k For The Wee 0 6 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 Total 0 Family's k For The Wee 0 6 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 Total 0 Family's k For The Wee 0 6 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 5 al Steps 6 Family's Tot th For The Mon How to Participate To participate in the Governor’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard, visit http://stafford.forge.schoolfusion.us/ and click on the Governor’s Scorecard tab to access the “Eagle Family Fitness Log” (below) or the “Walk Like an Eagle” sheet (above). You will be able to either fill out the forms online and submit them directly, or download a “Fitness Log” form and “Walk With an Eagle” form and bring them to the CFHS Main Office. Eagle Family Fitness Log Colonial Forge High School 550 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA 22554 Family Name ame N ______________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Number Nu b rmof o eMembers: Memb f rs: _______; _e _ Number Nu_ b rm _oofestu students _ fn sd_ at tCFHS e_ ________ ; _ “Family Fitness Log” 0 3 Activity in Which Your Family Participated Date _ _ # times Time spent doing per week this activity _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ # family members involved 1 Week 1 Jan 29 – Jan. 31 2009 2 Continue to submit your family fitness 3 activities in November. Go to cfhs.org and look 1 Week 2 under the “Governor’s Scorecard tab for “Family Feb. 1 – 2 Feb. 7 Fitness.” Then, enter the activities in which you 2009 3 and your family participate. 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Wit ofc !achieve k l a reality. an lluck and u stay fit! t goa ,h c f av o FYI make this al d NOVEMBER FORGEO 13 N l s Why “Connect with Kids”? The largest school districts in the country use Connect with Kids. Connect with Kids is a recognizable brand among educators. School districts include New York City Public, Los Angeles Unified School District, Houston Independent School District, Pittsburgh Public, and Miami-Dade and Broward counties (South Florida). Connect with Kids also distributes programming through newspaper websites, Internet partnerships and our own comprehensive parent site. Providing online access to up-to-the-minute programming and information has created a community of passionate parents that continues to build traffic. In addition, our company most recently appeared on parenting and family segments for Good Morning America, CBS/The early show and CNN Headline News. Connect with Kids has developed more than 120 multimedia programs with curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students – and their parents. The largest school districts in the country are successfully using our programs in classrooms and parent groups. Research shows that the Connect with Kids programs are changing student behavior in the classroom and inspiring parents to talk with their children about today’s issues. Our “Connect Kids” in Stafford County is changing to “Agents of Connect with Kidswith Corner Change.” We want our students to stand out in the crowd and be the This week that our Connect Kids website has information for parents and catalyst begins with to change things that are wrong. students on new eating disorders, teens dealing with parents with cancer and students at risk for early sexual activity. Go to the website below for more information. There are video clips for each topic through the “parents and company” Civility link. Some Of This Month’s Stories for Parents Serena Williams curses a line judge, Congressman Joe Wilson should “You lie!” at the President, Does Your Teeninterrupts Avoid Eatinganinaward Public? If So, They May Help time, the Parents Television Council reports that Kanye West show. And, at Need the same Even though they may eat normally at home, kids who are self-conscious about eating in public may have a condition children today use more coarse language and cuss words than ever before. Is there a connection? known as eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS). They might also be at risk for anorexia. These teens (most frequently girls, but not always) might not have the classic symptoms of full-blown eating disorders, but their behavior can include to obsessive dieting, occasional purging and chewing but not swallowing food. Because they eat normally at Scared Go to School home, it isAmore difficult for them – and their parents – tofirecognize problem. of American parents would give new national poll on children’s health nds thatthere’s only aa quarter their child’s high school an “A” in preventing bullying and school violence. In fact, every day in America Your Teen Might Be "Ratting You Out" Online! thousands of kids misstreating schooltheir because of being or harassed. How canare you help As kids and teens continue onlinethey’re postingsafraid as a diary for the bullied entire world to see, some parents getting your kids feel safe school? busted as a result. The at police and other authorities troll the Internet for information related to illegal and improper activities, and sometimes the trail leads them to details that cause serious problems for parents. Howwith Valuable a GED? Teens Parents Whois Have Cancer May Show Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms The number of Americans taking stress the GED test is for climbing, up 7 percent last over year beIt’s no surprise that a cancer diagnosis produces and anxiety entire families. However, theyear stress maythe be so high teens whose parents are illschool that they experience post-traumatic stress (PTSS). The question, fore.forBut compared to a high degree, is a symptoms GED stillofvaluable? It’s an oldsymptoms and controversial symptoms, technically fall short of actual post-traumatic stress disorder, are most severe during the first year after especiallywhich during this recession. diagnosis and usually lessen over time. Hidden Is Your Child Sugar At Risk for Early Sexual Activity? Teens without healthy social networks and peer support or those that who kids have been “picked by teachers more likelyof The American Heart Association recommends consume noon” more than 10are teaspoons to begin having sex by the time they are 13 years old. sugar each day. That’s the recommendation... what’s the reality? The average child is consuming somewhere between a quarter to a half pound of sugar a day! And many parents may not even realize it. Check out the website for more information on these topics. You may even want Defensive Driving Schools to bookmark www.connectwithkids.com to kind see ofthe information theythey have to Today only 15 percent of new drivers get any formal training before get behind the share weekly. wheel. That’s a dramatic change from 30 years ago when driver’s ed was nearly universal. On the other hand, today some young drivers get training that might be called driver’s ed on steroids. Is Penmanship Extinct? Many tech-savvy teens use a keyboard far more often than a pencil with the result that their handwriting is virtually illegible. In fact, some argue that handwriting is becoming obsolete. Maybe one day it will be but, in the meantime, there are finals, midterms, and essays on college entrance exams. Suicide Prevention This year an estimated 5 thousand young people in the U.S. will take their own life. And studies show that for every one suicide, there are nearly 200 teens who try to die and fail. That translates into one million kids who are experiencing serious psychological pain. But there are ways that parents, teachers and even other students can help. Fearing the Needle Now, as the flu season begins, a scary moment for some kids is about to arrive- a flu shot. That long stainless steel needle frightens some children and makes them hate going to see the doctor. For more info on these and other articles, visit: http://www.connectwithkids.com 14 NOVEMBER FORGE Horticulture Class’s Poinsettias go on Sale Monday November 23, 2009 Where: Front Lobby & Greenhouse When: Sale Starts - Nov. 23rd, 2009 End of Sale - Dec. 21st, 2009 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Instructor: Mrs. Cousins NOVEMBER FORGE 15 16 NOVEMBER FORGE Students of the Month - Sept/Oct 2009 Victoria Neason Christopher Voss John Santucci Emily Newcomb September Optimist of the Month September JJaycees S of the Month October Optimist ep ay of the Month October Jaycees of the Month Daughter of Olivia and Clarence Neason Activities: Indoor and Outdoor Track, co-captain, Key Club member, Spanish Club member, Model United Nations member, National Honor Society member, Student Representative for the CGS Advisory Committee. Awards/Honors: Commonwealth Governor’s School Leadership Award, Academic Letter Winner, AP Scholar with Distinction Honoree. Community/Church Service: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Youth Ministry – Youth Leadership Team, Prince William County Drop-In Shelter Volunteer, Catholic Heart WorkCamp. College Plans: Plan to attend college and major in International Relations. t Son of Carol and Rick Voss. Son of Julie and Jack Santucci. Daughter of Kath Huntsman. Activities: National Honor Society member, Attended Virginia’s Boys State, Attended the U.S. Military Academy Summer Leadership Seminar, Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams, Member of CGS Math Team. Activities: National Honor Society member, Member of Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Forge Sound and Guard, Performs with the CFHS Show Choir and Orchestra. Activities: National Honor Society member and president, Key Club, Young Democrats, Chorus and Show Choir, Field Hockey (grades 9 and 10), Outdoor Track and Field (grade 9), Bye Bye Birdie (spring musical production), Work parttime at Chic-Fil-A. Awards/Honors: Eagle Scout (2008), Academic Letter Winner, Athletic Academic Award Winner, CGS Awards: Interdisciplinary Award, History Award, Cross Country Leadership and Team Spirit Award, Golden Eagle Award (outstanding student award), U.S. Marine Corps Superior Achievement in Youth Excellence, Marine Corps League Good Leadership Award, Numerous other academic course awards. Community/Church Service: Volunteer at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, Thurman Brisben Center, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Boy Scout Eagle Project, Neighborhood Cleanup Projects. College Plans: Hope to attend either the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, or the Military Academy and major in Computer Science or Engineering. Awards/Honors: AP English 11 Academic Award, Percussion Award, VMES participant, Band Captain (09-10), Percussion Captain (08-09), 1st chair senior regional orchestra for percussion, Two time all state eligible for percussion, Member of county and district band all years of HS, Sophomore Student of the Year, P.E. Student of the Year. Community/Church Service: Volunteer for trash pick-up in my community, Volunteer with Knights of Columbus. College Plans: Looking at Notre Dame, Cornell, VA Tech, or Duke, (would like to major in mechanical engineering and minor in music). Awards/Honors: 2009 Girls State Delegate, Academic Letter Winner each year, Freshman Female Student of the Year, Advanced Geometry Student of the Year, All-District and All-State choir, Outstanding musician in Ladies Chorale. Community/Church Service: Various activities for NHS, Pollster volunteer for 2008 election, Sing at local nursing homes. College Plans: Have applied to The College of William and Mary for early decision; intend to study biology and chemistry. Honorees Each month two students are chosen as Optimist Student of the Month and Jaycee Student of the Month. These prestigious honors are selected by members of the CFHS faculty, after having had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impeccable character and achievements of these students. NOVEMBER FORGE 17 COLONIAL FORGE HIGH SCHOOL 2009 – 2010 Events Calendar November/December/January NOVEMBER 7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORKDAY 5:30 & 7:00 pm F/JV Football vs. SHS - Away 10:40 – 12:40 Sr. Graduation Order Day – Cafeteria 12:00 pm CC NW Regional Meet – Panorama Farms 06 10:40-12:40 pm Sr. Graduation Order Day - Cafe 7:30 pm Varsity Football vs. SHS @ CFHS 07 7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS 10 End 1st Nine Weeks 11 NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY 12 7:00 pm Jazz & Percussion Concert 14 TBA CC VHSL State Meet – Great Meadows 16 9:00-10:00 am Principal’s Coffee – Faculty Dining TBA – Winter Sports Tryouts Begin 17 REPORT CARDS GO HOME 18 8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling 19 6:30 – 8:00 am Learn & Serve’s Turkey Drop-off 8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling 20 8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling 23 5:00 – 7:15 pm Parent Teacher Conferences 7:30 pm Winter Parent-Athlete Information Night-Aud. 25-27 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK 11-12 TBA Varsity Wrestling @ Mule Classic - Away 12 7:00 – 7:00 pm All District Band Auditions TBA Blue Wrestling @ Titan Invitational – Away TBA Indoor Track @ Potomac Invitational - Away 14 7:00 pm Band Winter Concert 15 3:30/4:30 pm JV Girls & Boys BB vs. BPHS – A 3:30/7:30 pm F & V GBB vs. BPHS @ CFHS 4:30/7:30 pm F & V BBB vs. BPHS @ CFHS TBA Indoor Track @ Stafford County Meet - Away 16 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm BBB vs. Forest Park – Away TBA Blue & Varsity Wrestling vs. MVHS @ CFHS 7:00 pm Gymnastics @ District Mini - Away 17 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert TBA JV Wrestling Jamboree - Away 18 3:30/4:30 pm JV Girls & Boys BB vs. NSHS @ CFHS 3:30/6:00 pm F & V Girls Basketball vs. NSHS - Away 4:30/7:30 pm F & Varsity B BB vs. NSHS – Away 19 TBA Blue Wrestling @ Culpepper Duals - Away 19-20 Varsity Wrestling @ Beast of the East – Away 11:00 am Gymnastics @ Battlefield Invitational - Away 21 4:30/5:45/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn - Away 22 2 hr. Early Release – Faculty & Students 23-31 Winter Break 30 TBA Blue Wrestling @ S. Meskunas Tournament. - Away DECEMBER JANUARY 02 03 04 05 02 03 04 05 07 08 09 10 18 5:00/6:15/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn Park - Away 7:30 pm Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Freedom @ CFHS 10:40-12:40 pm Grad. Order Make-Up Day – Café TBA JV Wrestling Jamboree @ CFHS 4:30/5:45/7:30 pm BBB vs. Forest Park @ CFHS 7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS TBA Varsity Wrestling @ Skyline Home Opener – A TBA Blue Wrestling @ Monstrosity II – Away TBA Indoor Track @ North Stafford Preview Meet - A 3:00 – 7:00 pm All County Band Auditions 5:00/6:15/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn - Away 7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining 4:30/5:45/7:30 pm GBB vs. Massaponax - Away 5:45/7:30 pm JV & Varsity BBB vs. Massaponax @ H TBA Indoor Track @ Stafford County Meet - Away TBA JV Wresting Jamboree @ NSHS 7:00 pm Chorus Concert NOVEMBER FORGE 01 04 05 06 06 11 14 16 18 23 25 Winter Break 7:40 am School Reopens 7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining 3:30/4:30 pm JV G & B Basketball vs. MVHS – Away 3:30/6:30 pm F & V G Basketball vs. MVHS @ CFHS 4:30/7:30 pm F & V B Basketball vs. MVHS @ CFHS TBA Varsity Wrestling @ District Quad – Away TBA Blue Wresting @ Potomac HS Quad – Away 7:00 pm Gymnastics @ District Mini – Away TBA Indoor Track Meet @ CFHS 7:00 pm Parent-Student Driver’s Ed. Meeting. 7:00 pm NHS Induction TBA District Scholastic Bowl @ CFHS NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS TBA Blue Wrestling @ Robinson Duals - Away 9:00 – 10:00 am Principal’s Coffee – Faculty Dining