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1 PLEASE READ AND POST IN ADVISORY AND HOMEROOM TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL C DAY STUDENT BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 PSAT TODAY PSAT Exam and half day for grades Seniors have a College Visit day. NEW INFORMATION ROBOTICS CLUB will be meeting on Thursday, October 20 th in Room A25 after school. COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: The 35 th Annual JANE RYAN PUMPKIN FAIR on Saturday, October 22 nd. Volunteer Sign Ups are now open with lots of fun places to help out & three shifts to choose from for adults and TEENS looking for community service hours. Here's the link: SELF CLUB is meeting afterschool in room B6 on Monday, October 24 th to plan upcoming activities. See you there! SCHOOL SPIRIT: Do you have school spirit? Do you like Mexican food? Show you school spirit by supporting the Trumbull Girls Volleyball Team at Chipotle in Shelton Tuesday, October 25 th, between 5:30 and 9:00. Mention Trumbull Volleyball and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the program. THIS WEEKEND CONNECTICUT FIRE ACADEMY Introduction to the Fire Service Program presents: 2016 College Fair on Saturday, October 22 nd from 9:30 am 3:00 pm at

2 the Connecticut Fire Academy, 34 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT. Come learn about college, training and career options in the Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency management and Public Safety Communications career paths. (Fire Science & Technology, Paramedicine, Emergency Management, CFA, Recruit Firefighter Program United States, Armed Forces, Career FD Representatives) 2017 Introduction To The Fire Service Applications Available! COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Students volunteers are need for help with a THS reunion. Saturday, October 22 nd 6:45 pm at Vazzy s Four Season, Stratford. Students are needed to check in guests for the reunion. If interested, please contact Mrs. Feuerberg at reenski59@gmail.com or text at PUMPKIN CLASSIC ROAD RACE: Students who have signed up to volunteer or wish to help at the Great Pumpkin Classic should see Ms. Lobdell in the A House Counseling Office. We need lots of student volunteers to make this event a success. The Great Pumpkin Classic is this Sunday, October 22 nd. FYI NEW T-SHIRTS: For the month of October the school store will be selling pink Fight like an Eagle shirts with proceeds going towards breast cancer research and awareness. Come support this worthy cause and also your school by purchasing a T-Shirt and wear it to the PINK OUT game! T-Shirts are $12.00 available at the school store! FALL SPIRIT WEEK: Student Council is happy to announce our Fall Spirit Week coming in 2 weeks. Monday October 24 th to Friday October 28 th Here is a schedule of the themed days: (Please share with your students) MONDAY Pajama Day Dress in your comfiest pajama attire! FACULTY - Same TUESDAY Time Travel (Dress up like someone from your favorite time period) FACULTY - Same WEDNESDAY "Color War" Class Theme Day 9 th grade Green 10 th grade Red

3 11 th grade Blue 12 th grade White FACULTY Pink THURSDAY Sponsor a Senior Day! FACULTY Alma Mater day (Rep your old school!) FRIDAY Black and Gold Day and PEP RALLY!! FACULTY - Same Although we encourage all faculty members to participate, if you feel it may be a distraction then by all means do what you feel is best for you and your students. Thank you for your participation and making this a very fun week! Student Council FRESHMEN: The Trumbull High School Underage Drinking and Drug Forum will take place on Wednesday, November 2 nd at 7:00 PM for all 9th grade students and their parents/guardians. Participation in this forum fulfills a requirement of the health curriculum. 9 th graders if you have not returned your registration form to your homeroom teacher please do so by Friday, October 14. Forms are available on the THS website and in all of the house offices. ATHLETICS WRESTLING: Anyone interested in wrestling this year should see Coach Anderson in the Gymnasium. BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys interested in playing basketball this year should see Coach Bray in the Gymnasium. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Our Girls Basketball meeting is going to be held on Thursday, October 20 th in the Senior Lounge at 2:45. This is just a brief informational meeting. CLUBS There will be a RED CROSS CLUB meeting on Thursday, October 20 th after school in Room B1. New and returning members are encouraged to attend.

4 ITALIAN CLUB will be playing Bocce Thursday, October 21 st after school until 3:15. Any World Language Club Member may sign up to play in Room C4. Come join us. CREATIVE MINDS: Mark your calendar for the Creative Minds Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 26 th, after school in B3. New and existing members welcome. There will be food, crafts, and other Halloween activities. We will also discuss our first fundraiser paint night! See you there! SENIORS SENIORS Graduation Cap and Gown order forms are now available in each house office and on the THS website under the graduation tab. The price to purchase your cap and gown is $40. Orders are due by Thursday, December 1 st. Get your orders in now! COMMUNITY SERVICE **Community Service is required from each student every year! Pick up and return signed forms in your Counseling Office** VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Booth Hill School needs volunteers for our Halloween Trunk or Treat Event Friday, October 21 st from 6-8! Please contact: Cecily1925@yahoo.com or phone COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: The Frenchtown Halloween Party at Frenchtown Elementary School on Friday, October 28 th from 5:15 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Helping to run activities such as: applying tattoos on children, helping with Bingo, Witches Hat Toss, Ghost Bowling, bag decorating, etc... Need approximately 8-9 students. Contact: Sonya Wich (sawich@att.net) VOLUNTEERS WANTED: The Victorinox Swiss Army Sale to benefit the 2016 SWIM Across the Sound is looking for volunteers Thursday, November 10 th

5 Sunday, November 13 th. Sign Up forms are available in the House Offices and the Main Office. COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER INFO BOATING SAFETY PROJECT: The Student Ambassador Program at The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is requesting that students submit a project on boating safety to be displayed at the state capitol. Please see Ms. Eisenberg in the College & Career Center for more information. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Horatio Alger Scholarship October 25, 2016 dead line Coca-Cola Scholarship October 31, 2016 dead line Carid Scholarship October 31, 2016 dead line For more information the scholarships above go to the Career Center. COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: Students and parents can talk to experts and get indepth help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to receiving assistance in filling out the FAFSA, participants will receive general information regarding state and federal financial aid programs. Our Connecticut College Goal Sunday events: Saturday, October 22, :00 4:00 pm Gateway Community College & New Haven Promise Manchester Community College Sunday, October 23, :00 4:00 pm Eastern Connecticut State University Naugatuck Valley Community College Norwalk Community College CAREER IN BUSINESS: Interested in studying business/a career in the business field? We will have a guest speaker in the College & Career Center on Friday, November 4 th during Period 7, Period 8, or after school. Please see Ms. Eisenberg in the College & Career Center for a pass PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created in 1995 to recognize students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer

6 service. Apply online by Tuesday, November 8 th at See Ms. Eisenberg with questions or for more information. SCHOLARSHIP: Big Y Scholarships Applications can be printed out at or stop by the Career Center. Postmarked no later than February 1, 2017 COLLEGE VISITS If you are interested in coming to a college visit. Please pick up a pass in the College and Career Center or your Counseling office. You MUST have a pass to attend. Name of College or University Date of Visit Time Location Saint Anselm College Thursday October 20, :27 Career Center Johnson State College Thursday October 20, :21 Career Center Hofstra University Thursday October 20, :06 Career Center Skidmore College Thursday October 20, :59 Career Center Champlain College Thursday October 20, :52 Career Center Villanova Thursday October 20, :37 Career Center Bucknell University Friday October 21, :27 Career Center Stevenson University Friday October 21, :21 Career Center George Mason University Friday October 21, :11 Career Center Clarkson University Friday October 21, :06 Career Center Bentley University Friday October 21, :59 Career Center Northeastern University Friday October 21, :52 Career Center Ursinus College Monday October 24, :27 Career Center Albertus Magnus College Monday October 24, :13 Career Center

7 Seton Hall University Monday October 24, :59 Career Center Wagner College Monday October 24, :52 Career Center Mercy College Monday October 25, :21 Career Center New York University Tuesday October 25, :52 Career Center Fordham University Wednesday October 26,2016 7:27 Career Center Old Dominion University Thursday October 27, :59 Career Center Adelphi University Thursday October 27, :13 Career Center Roger Williams University Friday October 28,2016 7:27 Career Center SUNY Morrisville Friday October 28,2016 8:21 Career Center The Culinary Institute of America Friday October 28,2016 9:11 Career Center Lasell College Friday October 28, :06 Career Center Housatonic Community College Friday October 28, :59 Career Center