Coral Springs Charter Panther Post A Message from Mr. Springer APRIL 2014 Welcome spring! When you receive this newsletter we will be in our final preparations for the end of year assessments. It is extremely important students maintain good attendance from this point forward and come to school with plenty of rest and nourishment. With spring break behind us, it is time to start planning for our end of school activities. Spring is always one of our busiest seasons at CSCS. Be sure to check the web site for updated information. The fourth quarter has now begun which means the school year is nearing an end. It is time to look forward to the 2014-2015 school year. During the past several weeks, guidance staff has been meeting individually with students to determine class schedules. I hope you took the opportunity to be involved in the conversation with your child. Our enrollment period has ended and I am pleased to note that we have over 2000 applicants for the 2014-2015 school year. Thank you for continuing to make CSCS an outstanding school with an excellent reputation. Finally, students will soon be notified of the school wide summer reading program. The book will be on sale in our school store as well as at the local Barnes and Noble on University Drive. In addition, the public library will have several additional copies of each of the books for any students who may not be able to purchase one. Go Panthers!! 1
IMPORTANT DATES APRIL 2 2nd Annual Light it up Blue -National Autism Awareness Day, 7pm 4 Autism Awareness Bingo Night, 7pm 4 Blood Drive, 7:30am, Library Parking Lot 5 7th Grade Field Trip, Disney World 5 Senior Class Car Wash, 9am, 7-11 Coral Springs and Royal Palm Blvd. 12 Middle School Parent University, 9am-1pm 17 Charter s Got Talent, 7pm, Auditorium 19 Ace Academy Learn & Earn Workshops, 9am 19 Junior Class Car Wash 26 Senior Class Grad Bash 26 Freshman Class Car Wash Page 2 Panther Post 2
Important Numbers Main Office: 954-340-4100 MS Attendance: 954-340-4128 HS Attendance: 954-340-4129 Guidance: 954-340-4134 ESE: 954-340-4139 Registrar: 954-340-4108 School Store: 954-340-4123 Athletics: 954-340-4106 Clinic: 954-340-4107 Activities: 954-340-4120 MS Dean: 954-340-4118 HS Dean: 954-340-4125 BLOOD DRIVE CSCS will be sponsoring its annual spring blood drive on Friday, April 4th at 7:30 AM in the library parking lot. All parents will receive two service hours for donating blood. Please see Mrs. Hocker or Mrs. Wildroudt with any questions or email at dhocker@coralspringscharter.org or cwildroudt@coralspringscharter.org. Help Save Lives and Raise Money for Scholarships! CSCS Check out our website: www.coralspringscharter.org NHS NEWS! Now that spring has arrived our students face two serious challenges to their academic progress: Spring fever and Senior slump. Let us reassure you, this does not pertain to the National Honor Society. This month we will be begin our induction process for new members for the 2014-2015 school year. All sophomores and juniors with a 3.0 grade point average or better will receive an invitation to join NHS. From there the invitees follow a set of instructions as to how to document two (2) instances of proven leadership during their high school years. Both can be from within the High School environment (student council, club leaders, sports and arts leaders, etc) but one can also be from outside the school (sports clubs, civic associations, church). All applications must be returned signed by those vouching for the information by Friday April 4th. IF YOUR CHILD DESERVES AN INVITATION AND DID NOT RECEIVE ONE, CONTACT MR. SINGER @ MSINGER@CORALSPRINGSCHARTER.ORG Also this month we will be enjoying a wonderful luncheon sponsored by Olive Garden on behalf of the work we did for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients Campaign. Tutoring continues in full stride as we approach the FCATs and aim for our 12th year as an A school. 3
2014 CSCS MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK The 2013 Middle School yearbook is now on sale for $50. Fill in the information below and return to Mrs. Murray (257). As an added feature you may now pre-order your yearbook on line using Visa or Master- Card. Follow the link on the Coral Springs Charter home page and click the yearbook logo to the right (make sure you select middle school) or you can go to Yearbookforever.com and enter Coral Springs Charter Middle School. Personalization is also available for a nominal fee through the web site only. As there are only a limited number of yearbooks available, and we sold out last year in 2 days, don t miss out on your chance to purchase this year s book. **Make all Checks or Money Orders payable to CSCS** Name: Student s Name: Grade: Phone# Pd 1 Teacher: (Yearbooks are delivered to your period 1 class) #of Yearbooks ordered: Price per book: $ Total Enclosed: $ APRIL Page 4 4
PTSO NEWS Please remember that ALL parent volunteer hours must be put into Power Schools NO LATER than May 16 th, 2014. A BIG thank you to all of our volunteers throughout the year for all you do for our children and school, we couldn t do it without each and every one of you! Thank you for making 2013-2014 a wonderful year. We only have 2 PTSO meetings left, April 8 th at 7pm and our final PTSO meeting this school year will be held on May 13 th, 2014, at 7pm. PTSO board elections will take place during the May meeting. If you are interested in becoming part of the PTSO board, please email ptso@coralspringscharter.org. Donations are still needed for Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 th 9th. We are still in need of: Store bought desserts Gift cards such as movies, stores or restaurants Water/soda Please bring all donated items with your receipt to the front office to receive volunteer hours. Advanced Therapy Concepts of Broward 2035 N University Drive Sunrise, FL 33322 (954) 616 1670 Phone (954) 748 4571 Fax Page 5 Panther Post 5
CHEERS FOR OUR ALL COUNTY PLAYERS Congratulations to the following basketball players for being named to the Miami Herald First Team All County Basketball team: Boys: Alonzo Taylor Jr Austin Vaughn Girls: Chelsea Hall Celia Wojcik Emily Williams IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION FCAT DATES April 21 - April 25 - FCAT Reading - Grades 6, 7 and 10 (computer based test) April 23 - FCAT Math - Grades 7 and 8 - (paper based test) April 24 - FCAT Science - Grade 8 - (paper based test) April 28 - May 2 - FCAT Reading - Grades 8 and 9 - (computer based test) April 28 - May 2 - FCAT Math - Grade 6 - (computer based test) The time frame for the End of Course Exams starts April 21 and ends May 22. Those tests include US History (11th grade), Civics (7th grade), Algebra, Geometry and Biology. Students will be provided letters informing them of their assigned test date, time and assigned testing room. Page 6 6
PANTHER FOOTBALL 2014 LIFT-A-THON The Coral Springs Charter football team will be hosting a lift-a-thon on Thursday April 17 th from 3-5pm in the Panther Weight Room. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the JV and Varsity football teams. Each athlete will collect sponsorships based upon how many reps that they do of bench press, squat, and dead lift. The studentathlete will collect as much money as they can and then complete the same amount of reps in the three exercises in a two hour period. Each player is asked to raise a minimum of $135, and our goal is 100% participation for every student-athlete. Please contact Coach Miller at amiller@coralspringscharter.org if you would like to sponsor a football player. This will be an enjoyable event to benefit all JV and Varsity football players, and we thank you for your support. The Coral Springs Charter School Boys Football Program is planning our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Coral Springs Country Club. The funds raised will go toward new uniforms and equipment, as well as other monetary needs for the Panther football program. We are visiting local businesses in hopes they might be interested in sponsorship for the tournament. Any other help in the form of gift certificates or donations that can be used in our silent auction are also appreciated. You ll receive parent volunteer hours for securing sponsorships and/ or donations. For more information, please contact Mike Ward, Assistant Head Coach/ Director of Fundraising at 443-841-2373 or daward@coralspringscharter.org or Chris Barr, Assistant Coach/Defensive Line at 954-798-4363 or cbarr1231@yahoo.com 7
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT UNIVERSITY Coral Springs Charter School will host Middle School Parent University on Saturday, April 12 th. This once a year event will be held for parents from 8:30 AM until 12:15 PM. Parents will have the opportunity to attend informative learning sessions on the following topics: CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM AT CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER THE NEW FLORIDA STANDARDS WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR TEEN PARENTING YOUR TEENAGER FOR POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM Parents will receive 5 service hours for attending. Hours will not be doubled for both parents attending, the total of 5 hours is the maximum! Parents must RSVP their attendance for the Middle School Parent University to Ms. Mascarenhas via e-mail at fmascarenhas@coralspringscharter.org or calling guidance at 954-340-4134 or by return of this form to guidance. Our PTSO will be providing bagels and coffee for you prior to the beginning of the sessions. Special guest speakers will be presenting at this once a year event, so don t miss out on this outstanding opportunity to keep informed with the relevant topics that will be offered! NAME (PLEASE PRINT): EMAIL ADDRESS: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Middle School Parent University 8:30 am to 12:15 pm 8
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Number of Members Participating: Please check only one option CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANT FORM 1 2 3 4 = $100 Payment = $175 Payment = $265 Payment = $350 Payment Name or Names of Members Participating: 1) 2) 3) 4) Contact Information for Captain: Name Phone Number E-Mail Address Form of Payment: Please check only one option Cash Check All checks made out to Coral Springs Charter Athletics please. 11
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL STORE HOURS MONDAY : 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. TUESDAY : 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY : 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY : 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FRIDAY : 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The store will not open for afternoon hours on early release days. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE STORE HOURS: school event. Wednesday, April 2 closed for evening hours due to Thursday, April 3 closed during morning hours to prepare for evening sale. Open 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 2 nd closed. Tuesday, May 6 th closed during morning hours to prepare for evening sale. Open 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 for Presale. Wednesday, May 7 th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presale Thursday, May 8 th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presale Questions: cscsschoolstore@coralspringscharter.o rg 12
CSCS STORE NEWS COMING TUESDAY, MAY 6 th : NEW colors Middle School - Carolina Blue (replacing Maroon) High School Grey (replacing Red) NEW logos on ALL Polos and Sweatshirts NEW styles for Girls Pants, Junior Pants and Junior Shorts SALE! SALE! SALE! EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, APRIL 3 rd at 5:00 p.m., MAJOR price reductions will begin on all discontinued styles/logos/colors. The store hours on April 3 rd will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Discounted prices will continue while supplies last and will be available during normal store hours. CURRENT DISCOUNTED ITEM PRICE PRICE ALL Long Sleeve Polos $17.00 $ 8.50 ALL Sweatshirts $15.00 $ 7.50 ALL Short Sleeve Polos $15.00 $ 7.50 ALL Junior Shorts $20.00 $10.00 ALL Junior Pants $22.00 $11.00 ALL Girls Pants $20.00 $10.00 In addition, April 3rd through April 30 th, boy s pants (slim, regular and husky) will be on sale for: $10.00 Not all sizes/colors may be available. No additional discounts will be applied. 13
UNIFORM PRESALE Tuesday, May 6 th, Wednesday, May 7 th, Thursday, May 8 th Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. NEW colors/logos/styles will be in stock Parent Service Hours Purchase a minimum of 2 clothing items/child and receive 3 service hours. Maximum of 3 hours per child. NO clothing discounts other than those applied to discontinued stock. Volunteer opportunities or questions: cscsschoolstore@coralspringscharter.org 14
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