On January 9th, the Chaparral Pom team won first place and earned the overall high score in Varsity Pom at the UDA Cactus Cup. Chaparral Pom went on to win the state championship at the AIA State Finals on January 30th. At the UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida on February 7th, Chaparral Pom placed 5th overall in Small Varsity Pom. As one of the top five teams in the country, their performance will be nationally televised and broadcast on ESPN2 April 24th from 9-10 AM and again on May 1st from 7-8 AM.

Maggie’s Baggies is collecting prom dresses (all sizes), suits, ties, dress shirts, dress pants, tuxedo’s, accessories, and shoes for Tumbleweed, a center for youth development that serves abused, abandoned, troubled, and neglected youth in our community.  If you would like to donate any of these items please drop them off at the main office, attention Mrs. MacColl.

Classrooms need magazines throughout the year for various assignments and projects.
All magazines are welcome (in good taste of course).
Drop off in box in front office, behind desk.
Thank you for supporting the CHS community!!

Calling all volunteers to make Project Graduation a lasting memory for our seniors!  This is a night of FUN! FUN! FUN! For both seniors and parent volunteers!  We have many volunteer opportunities such as bus chaperones, raffle, tattoos, carnival games, casino, and many more.  If you would like to volunteer email Janean Fortune at jkfortune@cox.net and I will send you more information


NEW novelty boxers for Boxer Bingo: Need sizes S to XL. Donations can be left in the front office, attention Linda Lachot.
Restaurant connections: seeking restaurants willing to help feed our hungry graduates.
Restaurant Gift Certificates: Will be used as prizes. Examples include: Arizona Bread Company, Wildflower Bread Company, Paradise Bakery, Subway, Blimpie, Cousins, etc.

Raffle prizes: Seeking larger items and dorm/apartment essentials. Suggested items: inexpensive bikes, luggage, long boards, TV’s, DVD players, iPod(s), Playstation, Xbox, flash drives, camera, iHome, microwaves, mini refrigerators.

Smaller raffle items—for bus ride ($10 to $20 range)
These gift cards will be used as prizes on bus ride to Project Grad. Examples include Target, Chipotle, Qdoba, Starbucks, Smoothie shops, Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Einstein’s)

Donations can be brought to the office; please place in Project Grad mailbox in the mail room.

With second semester in full swing, Student Government has been busy planning events!
March 1st-5th: is 'Spring Fling' week, which will lead into Spring Break the right way. Lunch Activities will be taking place during both lunches and there will be events to attend after school hours as well!

March 4th: is the All School Picnic and the Student/Teacher Basketball Game! Student Government has put together a lunch of hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream sandwiches... So don't worry about packing or paying for a lunch on Thursday. Don't miss out on this years Student/Teacher Basketball Game. It will be taking place on Thursday night at 7 o'clock in the main gym... See you there!

March 25th: 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament at 6 o'clock PM in the main gym. Admission is $5 and teams may begin signing up by picking up a packet from the front office or from room D123 during fourth hour. Teams may consist of 6-8 players... So get your teams together and get practicing!

April 24th: PROM! This year Prom will be held at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort from 8:00-11:00 p.m. More information will be shared soon.

CHAPTS wishes to thank the hospitality volunteers who assisted with the luncheon for teachers and CHS staff on February 10. This team of volunteers is chaired by Linda Lachot, Karen Phelps, and Cathy Sherill. The hospitality committee includes the following: Julia Libling, Carla Monson, Judy Bassett, Kim Beaty, Marilyn Kolesar, Veronica Jaap, Melissa Diamond, Leslie Welk, Mandy Brown, Karen Nieto, Carol Davis, Tanya Nelson, Penny Wagge, Mary K. Reinhart, Lisa Kuhn, Lisa Mercier, Catherine Ritchey, Betsy Owen, Patty Smith, Karen Write, Ana Parker, Alice Meyer, Maria Townsend, Erin Cravens, Crystal Rimsza, Christine Taratsas, Cyndi Brown, Marni Hirshman, Lisa Andrews, Claire Stivrins, Marcy Finn, Kathy Salzetti, Linda Shardlow Burton, Lisa Ornstein, Sue Klinger, Brenda Kirton, Rhonda Connell, Michel Stone Grassel, Leslie Kramer, Lou Leibowtiz, Kathy Barney, Mary Kim Brown, Pam Weyers, Menaj Shamsaee, Cathy Dufoe, Kelly McFarland, Ginger Walker, Cheri Schoch, Denise Salomon, Janean FOrtuen, Cathy Keyser, Mary Conklin, Kelly Loonam, Denise Salari. Please note that this list may not be all inclusive as additional volunteers step in or are sought as needed. CHAPTS thanks one and all who assist with the special events and treats for the CHS faculty. It is something that they all greatly appreciate.

On February 2, a number of CHS parents participated in a Focus Group. Dr. Gary Catalani, SUSD Superintendent, is collecting information that can be used by the SUSD Governing Board in the development of a mission and vision statement for SUSD. Focus Groups were held on each SUSD campus to collect this input from parents, teachers, students, business leaders, religious community leaders, and retired community members. Thank you to the parents who participated in this exercise. They include: Andy Anderson, Barry Stachel, Ginger Walker, Janet Reiser, Jim Phelps, Karen Phelps, Kathryn Petsas, Kathy Barney, Kelly Loonam, Kim Van Pelt, Laurie Mychaels, Leslie Kramer, Linda Scorzo, Maria Townsend, Marilyn Anderson, Martin Robins, Mary Ann Niccoli, Mary Kim Brown, Matthew Hatten, Maureen Bradley, Mick Sampson, Mike Barney, Mitzi Schecter, Penny Wagge, Rikki Light, Shelley Ackerman-Hirsch, Steve Rizley, Sue Tooker, Tom Brown, Ian Wagge, Sandy Kravetz, Lou Leibowitz, Debbie Arn, and Cathy Keyser.

It is difficult to have a complete list as different individuals spontaneously participate as events are announced.

Friday, March 5: Third quarter ends.

Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12: Spring Break

Saturday, March 27: CHAPTS Golf Tournament/Dinner Auction at Camelback Golf Club. 1PM Golf shot gun start, 5:30 Reception and Silent Auction; 6:30 Dinner-Live Auction

"T-Shirts for Teens": The Maggie’s Baggies Club is holding a T-shirts for Teens drive to support the valley organization, Love House Kids Program, which provides clothing, safe housing, medical care, and support to children and teenagers in need. Students are encouraged to donate new and gently used t-shirts to the drive. Boxes will be available in the front office and various classrooms from Tuesday 2/23 until Monday 3/1/10. All items will be collected before school on Tuesday, 3/2/10.

Prom Attire: Maggie’s Baggies is collecting prom dresses (all sizes), suits, ties, dress shirts, dress pants, tuxedo’s, accessories, and shoes for Tumbleweed, a center for youth development that serves abused, abandoned, troubled, and neglected youth in our community.  If you would like to donate any of these items please drop them off at the main office, attention Mrs. MacColl.

Volunteers needed: Calling all volunteers to make Project Graduation a lasting memory for our seniors!  This is a night of FUN! FUN! FUN! For both seniors and parent volunteers!  We have many volunteer opportunities such as bus chaperones, raffle, tattoos, carnival games, casino, and many more.  If you would like to volunteer email Janean Fortune at jkfortune@cox.net and I will send you more information.

Boxers for Boxer Bingo: Project Grad needs donations of fun and unique boxer shorts for the ever popular boxer bingo. All sizes welcome. Donations can be left in the front office, attention Linda Lachot.

The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students (grades 5 to 12) and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Survey is available at: http://www.ssarb.com/survey_welcome.aspx. The survey is also readily accessed on front page of CHS web site.

SUSD is updating its "Start Smart" campaign. Current SUSD students are encouraged to participate inthis campaign by sharing slogans. A flyer with more detail available here. Time is ticking; deadline is Friday, Feb. 26. Time is ticking; deadline is Friday, Feb. 26.

2/16: PSSS test for sophomores. School starts 3 hours late. Buses will run 3 hours late for students not taking test.
2/18: One Big Night Out—presentation sponsored by CHS Student Government. Ticket sales begin at 5PM. Cost is $10.00/person. Presentation/movie starts at 6 PM
2/23: AIMS testing-Writing. School starts 3 hours late; buses will run 3 hours late for students not taking test.
2/24: AIMS-Reading. School starts 3 hours late; buses will run 3 hours late for students not taking test.

Help a girl feel like a princess! Drop off your donations of prom dresses, evening bags, wraps, and costume jewelry. Donations can be left at CHS front desk between February 8 and 21. Additional information is available at www.cinderellaaffair.org.

The Maggie’s Baggies Club is holding a T-shirts for Teens drive to support the valley organization, Love House Kids Program, which provides clothing, safe housing, medical care, and support to children and teenagers in need. Students are encouraged to donate new and gently used t-shirts to the drive. Boxes will be available in the front office and various classrooms from Tuesday 2/23 until Monday 3/1/10. All items will be collected before school on Tuesday, 3/2/10.

CHAPTS will host a golf tournament and dinner/auction at Camelback Golf Club on Saturday, March 27. Invitations have been mailed. Registration forms are available at CHAPTS website: www.chapts.org/pdfs/events/golf_invitation_012710vfinal.pdf
Sign up now. Your participation will support Project Grad and other needs throughout CHS campus as identified by our admin team and teaching staff.

1. Purpose of this Letter - The purpose of this letter is to notify you that Clear Wireless, LLC will soon be filing a zoning application with the City of Scottsdale to add a new wireless communication facility (referred to as Project # 713-PA-2009 - PHX5456 Chaparral High School) located at Chaparral High School 6935 E. Gold Dust Ave., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. The City of Scottsdale zoning ordinance requires student families to be notified of the pending zoning application. The zoning application for this project will be filed in the next couple of weeks with Mr. Keith Neiderer, Planner, Planning & Development Services, City of Scottsdale. The construction of this project is due to be completed in the summer of 2010.
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Hear the one of a kind story as Erik Weihenmayer and Kevin Cherilla share the story of their successful climb of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. This story is even more special as Mr. Weihenmayer is blind and worked closely with Mr. Cherilla to achieve this feat. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6PM. Cost of admission is $10.00/person. Ticket sales will begin at 5PM. Tickets are available by presale. See separate flyer for additional information.

Plan now to attend the CHAPTS Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction on Saturday, March 27. Both events will be held at Camelback Golf Club at Camelback Inn.
Golf Tournament starts at 1PM with auction/dinner to follow.
http://www.chapts.org/pdfs/events/golf_invitation_012710vfinal.pdf
Invitations will be mailed within next week to 10 days.
Your participation allows CHAPTS to provide necessary financial support to Project Graduation and gifting items that are needed in the classroom by our students and staff.
Come on out for a day/evening of fun and support your school at the same time! See you there!

CHAPTS is hosting an online auction as part of our fundraising efforts for this school year. CHAPTS is now making available items usually offered at the Silent Auction to the entire Chaparral community and all other Chaparral supporters.

All interested parties will need to register using the link on the CHAPTS website. Registrants will be notified of bidding changes and/or new items being added. We encourage our families to log in and take a look. Monies raised will support Project Graduation 2010 and other teacher/facility requests. Please share this information with your family and friends; all are welcome to participate.

Wednesday, Feb 10: Early Release, Teachers’ Inservice
Monday, Feb 15: No school-President’s Day
Tuesday, Feb 16: PSSS Testing for Sophomores
NOTE: Late start for all non-test takers (3 hour delay)
Thursday, Feb. 18: “One Big Night Out”, Speaking Engagement held at CHS Auditorium. Buy your tickets now.
Tuesday: Feb. 23—AIMS Test-Writing
NOTE: Late start for all non-test takers (3 hour delay)
Wednesday: Feb 24-AIMS Test-Math
NOTE: Late start for all non-test takers (3 hour delay)

CHAPTS has launched an on-line auction. Proceeds from the online auction assist CHAPTS with raising the money necessary to fund Project Grad, teacher/administrative requests, and campus needs. This is your chance to bid (and purchase) some wonderful items...go to the CHAPTS online auction. You must register to bid. Our first deadline is nearly upon us...shop by the end of the month!

CHAPTS will hold its annual fundraiser: a golf tournament and silent auction/dinner on Saturday, March 27. This special event will be held at Camelback Golf Club (Camelback Inn). Plan now to participate and attend. Invitations will be sent to all CHS families/supporters within next week to 10 days.

Chaparral’s Student Government will host a special speaking engagement on February 18, 2010. The evening event and speaker’s presentation embraces the student assembly held the preceding week. The Chaparral community is encouraged to take advantage of this one-of-a kind opportunity. For a printable flyer click here.

The girls basketball booster club will be taking pre-orders for teddy bears to be delivered to your child’s special someone in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be two different bears to choose from. The price is $30.00. All proceeds will benefit the CHS girls’ basketball program. Pre-orders will be taken in the cafeteria during both lunch periods on Thursday, January 28. Checks should be made payable to Fire It Up Booster’s Association.

Need some help with your math class?
Students at Chaparral now have the opportunity to get extra help provided by the math department. Tutoring is currently available as follows:

7:00—8:00AM Tues. and Thurs. - Mrs. Teeter’s Room (E111) 3:00-4:00PM Mon. and Thurs. - Mrs. Boerner’s room (E211)

SEPAC will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, January 20. This meeting will be an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) workshop. A flyer with additional information is attached.

CHAPTS has launched an on-line auction. Proceeds from the online auction assist CHAPTS with raising the money necessary to fund Project Grad, teacher/administrative requests, and campus needs. Here is your chance to bid (and purchase) some wonderful items...go to the CHAPTS auction website and click on the link for the online auction. You must register to bid. Time flies...look now as expiration is scheduled for end of the month to early February.

CHAPTS Fundraiser is scheduled March 27
CHAPTS will hold its annual fundraiser: a golf tournament and silent auction/dinner on Saturday, March 27. This special event will be held at Camelback Golf Club (Camelback Inn). Plan now to participate and attend. Invitations will be sent to all CHS families/supporters within next two to three weeks.

Registration for 2010-2011 will be held during the next couple of weeks. Watch the calendar to ensure all is completed in the timelines given.

Welcome to CHAPTS’ newest fundraising effort. CHAPTS will be hosting an online silent auction. The first postings will be available on Monday, January 4. This new effort extends the items usually offered at the Silent Auction held in conjunction with the Golf Tournament to the entire Chaparral community and all other Chaparral supporters.

All interested parties will need to register using the link on the CHAPTS website. Registrants will be notified of bidding changes and/or new items being added. We encourage our families to log in and take a look. Monies raised will support Project Graduation 2010 and other teacher/facility requests. Please share this information with your family and friends; all are welcome to participate.

The Chaparral Pom Team won first place in both Pom and Jazz at the UDA Southwest Regional Competition held November 7. The team also received first place in Pom at the AIA San Tan Spiritline Competition on November 21.

This month, CHAPTS wishes to thank the volunteers who assisted with the special luncheon for teachers and CHS staff on December 15. The faculty lunchroom was festively decorated in blue, silver, and snowmen as all realized that winter was formally here.

Thank you to all who set up and/or donated food for this special luncheon. Volunteers include Janean Fortune, Melissa Van Royen, Kathy Barney, Betsey Van Benschoten, Judy Shano, and Mary Kim Brown. Special thank you to Karen Phelps for overseeing and coordinating this lunch. CHAPTS would also like to extend kudos to Miracle Mile Deli as they extended a generous discount to provide the rolls.

SIGN UP IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Location: Chaparral HS Room: C226
Tuesday, May 1 - 3:15- 4:15 PM

It is that time of the year... tax credits are due by 12/31/2009. A form is attached for your convenience. This tax-deductible donation provide financial support to many programs throughout CHS.

Beginning in January, Scottsdale Unified School District will begin hosting Strategic Planning: Visioning and Mission Focus groups, at school campuses throughout the school district. The information gathered in the focus groups will be used to develop a new vision and mission for the Scottsdale Unified School District. Chaparral’s Focus Group will be held on February 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Library/Media Center. If you have any interest in participating in this Focus Group, please email me at mmuccino@susd.org. The statements gathered from the input of the participants in the Focus Groups will provide the framework for future planning efforts and guide the Board.

CHS Student Government has collected all items donated through each home room for Yavapai Day. Despite the current economic state, it is CHS Student Government’s wish to fulfill all wishes as shared with them for this project. Additional monetary donations are welcome to assist StuGo in this effort; please bring your donation to the front office by Wednesday, December 16.

CHAPTS congratulates CHS fall sports teams and the individuals that participated in the fall sports. It has been a very successful outing . State championship honors were bestowed upon the Football, Girls Golf, Boys Golf, Girls Swimming, and Boys Swimming. The CHS Badminton team finished in 3rd place.
Congratulations to all!

Jan 13	8th Grade/Future Firebird Night	Auditorium - 6:30PM
Jan 28	Counselors At Cocopah MS	All Day
Jan 29	Counselors At Copper Ridge MS	All Day
Jan 27	8th Grade Parent Open House	Auditorium - 6:30 PM
Jan 19 & 21	Juniors to be Seniors	All Day
Feb 1 & 4	Sophomores to be Juniors	All Day
Feb 8 & 10	Freshman to be Sophomores	All Day
Feb 16 & 17	Open Enrollment	All Day

December 3: Winter Concert: You've heard the Marching Band at football games, you've heard them marching through the halls, you've heard them early in the morning and late at night for practices, but you have never really heard them until you hear them in the Chaparral Auditorium! All CHS bands perform starting at 7 pm.

2nd Place!!!! First ever State Marching Band Competition
          Best Musical Performance Award
1st Place!!!! ASU Sun Devil Showdown Division III
1st Place!!!! Vista Murrieta Marching Band Competition Class AA

1st Place!!!! Rainier Marching Classic, Division III, and
          Best Musical Performance Award
Best General Effect Award
Best Percussion Performance Award
Best Visual Performance Award

Thank you to everyone who helped support the CHS Marching Band and made this year so fabulous!

Chaparral High School students Evan Yatabe, Robbie Weyers, Nick Canivez, Scott Snarrenberg, Jason Bouchard and Tanner Mortensen under the supervision of CTE instructor, Chris Perry competed in the "Desert Doghouse:" competition sponsored by Arizona State University.    The purpose of the competition was to have students research recycling materials and use items not normally associated with doghouses to construct a "green" sustainable structure.  The Chaparral students used recycled materials from the Theater Department and a few items that they had at home to produce the structure with zero emissions. The students also designed a drainage system to allow rain water to automatically re-fill the dogs’ water bowl.  They were very happy and proud to win the award for Most Innovative Design.

In coordination with Chaparral Science Department's Mrs. Jennifer MacColl, botany teacher, senior Tyler Washichek completed his Boy Scout Eagle Project on Saturday, November 21 with the help of 34 other volunteers, many of whom were from the on-campus A.P.E and Panacea Clubs. The project was to build three raised bed planters between the E and F buildings; one made of cement block, one of straw bales and one of redwood. Funding for the project was raised by Tyler. Donations were received from CHAPTS, Home Depot, Einstein Bagels, Starbucks, The Wegner/Elloit Family, The Vijay Family, Mrs. Weiss, Mrs. MacColl, the Washichek Family, the Love Family, the Rutt Family, a Safeway manager and the Widener Family. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Pioneer Sand & Gravel and Whitefield Nursery gave discounts on their products. The total cost of the project exceeded $1,500 and included the donation of items for the class to use in order to plant and maintain the planting beds.

Service Learning students across the Scottsdale Unified School District spent the Thanksgiving week giving back to their community. Service Learning students delivered turkeys and all the trimmings to less fortunate families throughout the area. The holiday boxes are a result of weeks of food drives and fundraisers. In all, about 170 turkeys made their way into more than Phoenix and Scottsdale homes this year! Thank you SUSD community for making this possible!

This week Courtney Darby, a visual arts teacher at Chaparral High school, and her students are making ceramic (clay) bowls that will be donated to Empty Bowls. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement in which artists and students (or staff members) create ceramic bowls and donate them to an event. At these events patrons choose a bowl and purchase it for a minimum donation of $5. They then take their newly purchased bowl to the "chow line" and have it filled with a scrumptious meal - usually soup or pasta.

The clay and glaze materials have been generously donated by the school's Art Club! Chaparral's goal is to make and donate 300 bowls.

It is hard to believe that the Holiday Season is already approaching once again. Students at Chaparral High School know what that means…’Tis the season of giving! Every student at Chaparral has the opportunity to be a part of the annual Yavapai Drive. In case you are not familiar with this "all school donation effort", it is the Student Government’s greatest traditional project in order to give back to those in our community who need our help the most. The Yavapai Drive collection will begin on November 30 and continue through December 11. Every homeroom class will be given one or two people who need our thoughtful students’ generosity, creativity, and love. Every class will be given the individual "wish list" for the person assigned to that classroom. This list will include a name, age, and three times that a person hopes for over the holidays. The objects most wished include clothes, shoes, socks, and children’s toys. It is up to every student’s homeroom class to supply the holiday gifts fore these families who cherish our support and charity. Once the gifts are turned in to the classrooms, Student Government wraps the presents and will deliver them to the Yavapai students and family as the semester ends. It is truly a wonderful and rewarding holiday drive to be a part of! More information about this event will be given out to the students at school. As this drive ends, school will be out for Winter Break and before we know it, it will be 2010!

Chaparral’s Student Government wishes everyone a safe and wonderful Holiday Season!

Submitted by Molly Argue, Student Body Public Relations Director

This month, CHAPTS wishes to thank the volunteers who participate in and attend additional meetings at CHS or within the district.

Five CHS parents attend CORE meetings monthly. This team reviews the school improvement plan, review tax funding requests, and general "campus" issues. CORE includes CHS administration, teachers, guidance/career center, student government and parent volunteers. The parent volunteers are: Mary Kim Brown, Cathy Keyser, Lou Leibowitz, Karen Phelps, and Mick Sampson. Kathy Barney is the parent alternate and will fill in if another parent cannot attend. Mary Kim Brown is the recording secretary for CORE.

CHS has two parents who serve as Parent Council Representatives. Thank you to Amy Casebolt and Menaj Shamsaee for serving in this capacity.

Thank you to Carla Partridge. She is the CHS School Board liaison and Tax Credit Liaison.

Dr. Catalini returns to CHS on Wednesday, December 9. Dr. Catalani will be on campus from 11AM to 1PM.
If you have specific need to speak with Dr. Catalani, please call the CHS Administration office.

CHAPTS wishes all members of the CHS community (students, parents, teachers, and employees) a Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is a great opportunity to recognize and appreciate the blessings that we experience in our individual lives.

Dr. Bopp, co-discoverer of the Haley-Bopp Comet, will be at CHS on Wednesday, November 25. He will give a presentation to the Science/Math students during 3rd hour. Parents can attend this one-of-a kind event. Please check in at front office to get your visitor badge. The presentation will be in the CHS Auditorium and will start at 10:20. All visitors must be present and seated prior to the start of 3rd period. Suggested arrival time: 10:05 to 10:10 AM.

The Art Club is again sponsoring its toy drive for the annual Breakfast with Santa. More children than ever have signed up and the Art Club seeks support from the CHS community. They hope to have a gift for every student that has signed up. The toy/game value should be $10.00 . Please bring a new, unwrapped toy (valued at $10.00) to the front office by Wednesday, November 25 as this is the preferred deadline for collection of toys. Toys can be dropped off at the Front Office. The students are pleased to have the support of Scotty (security guard); he will play Santa. Recognizing that this is a short week and limited notice, toys will be accepted until Tuesday, December 1.

As SUSD and CHAPTS go "Green", it is crucial that all families update their email addresses to ensure the ability to "stay connected" with updated district, CHS, and CHAPTS news. If you have not already done so, please go to the CHAPTS website and update your email contact information. Please note that you can have more than one email address listed. Your response and participation is greatly appreciated as SUSD, CHS and CHAPTS works to extend communication to all members of our community.

Chaparral’s Service Learning students are currently collecting (and fundraising) to assist them in helping feed families this holiday season. The students hope to provide 150-170 families with a meal that will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving. Any/all nonperishable food donations are welcome. Specific items needed for the holiday meal include:
Canned vegetables, boxes of stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, cranberries, jars/cans of gravy, dispoable turkey roasters, baby food, boxed desserts/cake mixes, turkey.

Please bring all food donations to the box located in Chaparral’s  front office by Friday, November 20. Thank you for generosity this holiday season!

CHS will welcome Dr. Thomas Bopp on Wednesday, November 25. Sharing his experiences as a co-discoverer of the Hale Bopp Comet, Dr. Bopp will give a presentation to all 3rd hour Science and Math students in the Auditorium. This presentation and event is a fundraiser for the CHS Science Department.
The Science Department will also have a raffle for two large matted and framed posters of the Hale-Bopp Comet with the rare pink and blue tail and a 16 x20 framed photo of the comet over Stonehenge. Raffle tickets are available at the CHS front office. Each ticket is $10.00 and six tickets for $50.00. Donations toward the presentation can also be left at the CHS front desk. Please make checks payable to CHAPTS for donation to the Science Department.
Parents are welcome to attend the presentation. All visitors must sign in at the office and be given your "visitor sticker". Visitors are asked to be seated in the Auditorium by 10:20 AM. There will be additional time for Q&A after the presentation for the adults in attendance. Volunteers are needed to assist with additional guests on campus. These volunteers will be needed at about 9:15AM. Anyone interested is asked to contact Susan Stockdell. Susan can be reached at cell phone: 602-809-7939 or by email: swt7540@cox.net.
CHS is pleased to have Dr. Bopp as our guest. The Chaparral community is encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity.

Cocopah APT has partnered with local eateries to once again hold the “Cocopah Dine Around”. The first event will be November 12 at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit. Please bring the attached information with you as you place your order. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cocopah APT. Support your school and local businesses. Hope to see y’all on Thursday, November 12 between 5PM and 8PM.

Veterans Day - Wed. November 11
Thankgsiving - November 26 and 27

Dr. Thomas Bopp, the co-discoverer of the world famous Hale-Bopp Comet will be sharing his experiences and observations of the examples and incredible images of a wide range of objects in space.

Dr. Bopp will be at CHS on Wednesday, November 25. The presentation is scheduled for 10:20 in the Auditorium. The presentation is being coordinated with the Science Department.

Dr. Catalani, SUSD Superintendent, will be a special guest at the November CHAPTS meeting. This meeting is scheduled November 16 at 7PM in the library. He will hold a Q&A for all in attendance. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting for an opportunity to gain additional information pertaining to SUSD.
Dr. Catalini will return to CHS on Decmeber 9 as he has "office hours" at CHS’s Admin office. He will on campus from 11AM to 1PM.

This month, CHAPTS wishes to thank the many volunteers who share their time with CHS by working in the Library and Career & College Center. These volunteers share their time and talent with the students and faculty/staff at CHS providing invaluable assistance with the CHS community!
The Library volunteers include: Kathy Hearter, Paul Finney, Sue Tooker, Tanya Nelson, Donna Karis, Rita Sampson, Jean Perkins, Elizabeth Schaffer, Anita Goodson, Marsha Sykes, Ann Reinsch, Lynda Adams, Donna Hawley, Caroline Mionis, Vivian Friedland, Jan Mann, and Ann Huffman. The chairperson for this group is Carol Davis. Thank you all!
The College and Career Center volunteers include: Mary K. Kaplan, Jamie Vukelich, Donna Turkeltaub, Kathy Carter, Vivian Friedland, Karen Widener, Jane Person, Carol Davis, Natalie Morrison, Edith Osiel Blimbaum, Robin LeMarr, Melanie Sander,s Heather Eaton, Karen Doan, Alison Wogan, Sydney Fox, Anne Wall, Lisa Daliere, Sue Ann Maulkin, Lynne Edson, Kathleen Tomasulo, Diana Sarussi, Risa Markowitz, Barrie Stachel, Susan Ritchie, Cindy Aldrich, Jane Gendreau, Mandy Brown, Jo Ann Augur, Sandy Kravetz, Benee Hilton Spiegel, Kimberly Graunke, Laurie VanDyke, Wendy Arendt, Michelle Fireman, Gloria Kaye, and Cathleen Ballton. This team of volunteers is chaired by Diane Petagna and Michel Stone Grassl. Again, thank you one and all!

Additional volunteers are being sought to work in the cafeteria over the lunch periods (11:15AM to 1:00 PM). You will help oversee cafeteria activity and promote student assistance in “clean up” as needed. All interested volunteers, please contact Menaj Shamasee at menaj@cox.net.

The first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year set an excelling standard for the rest of the year. Chaparral sports, clubs, and marching band kicked-off this school year in a spirited and successful manner. Student Government has enjoyed seeing the outcome of the events they have planned thus far. Will Dyer, Student Body President, describes the atmosphere among "StuGo" and explains, "Student Government has been great this year. We have an unbelievable group of kids who are all doing an amazing job. The events have all been well planned and it has been a great experience to be a part of this special group."

The first quarter events here at Chaparral included: Flash, "the ultimate nighttime pep-assembly," which was attended by approximately 700 students and parents and the Cirque de Chaparral Homecoming dance that attracted over 1,000 students! During Homecoming week the Homecoming Queen, King and attendants were honored.

Homecoming Queen and King: Hilary Novatt and Patrick Murray
Junior Class Attendants: Makenna Pohle and Matt Lillard
Sophomore Class Attendants: Maria Zorn and John Vale
Freshman Attendants: Abby Brewer and Estabon Scott

What an amazing first quarter. Now that fall break has come and gone, the second part of this semester is in full swing. Two of the Student Government events to look forward to during the month of November are the Pep Assembly and Powderpuff. Information regarding these events will be advertised around school... Be sure not to miss out! With tons of school spirit and so much to look forward to, who can possibly wait for all that lies ahead?!

CHS Library will be open at 7:30 AM on both Thursday and Friday to meet student needs!

Send birthday wishes to your son or daughter at school, with a Members of a Chaparral Choir will deliver the "Birthday Song" and a sweet treat during 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period.
Return form with $7 with attached form (checks payable to Chaparral High School)

Need entertainment for a corporate or holiday party? Bring in a singing group! Hire one of Chaparral's outstanding choirs (from 8 - 28 members) to provide featured entertainment or background music for your event. Music style ranges from jazz to "classical," and special holiday programs are available in December. Requested minimum donation: $150

Contact:
Linda Prideaux, Chaparral Choir Director
(480) 484-6576
lprideaux@susd.org

1st Place!!!! Rainier Marching Classic, Division III, and
     Best Musical Performance Award, Best General Effect Award,
     Best Percussion Performance Award, and Best Visual Performance Award.
1st Place!!!! Vista Murrieta Marching Band Competition Class AA
1st Place!!!! ASU Sun Devil Showdown Division III

To support this fabulous program:
The Band is hosting a silent auction on November 21, 2009. If you have items to donate, please call Janet Carey at (480) 390-9090 to coordinate pick up. We can issue tax deductible receipts! If you have business items, this is a good chance for advertising.

November Calendar

November 7: ABODA State Marching Band Festival @ Maricopa High School, 40512 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85139. This is an all-day event for Division III marching bands.

November 14: The 1st Arizona State Marching Band Contest, Phoenix College Stadium!!!!!!!! The top 10 bands in their division from the state festival will compete at this contest. Bands will be ranked, in each division, for the FIRST EVER STATE TITLE!!!!!

Classrooms need magazines throughout the year for various assignments and projects.
All magazines are welcome (in good taste of course). Drop off in box in front office, behind desk. Thank you for supporting the CHS community.!!

During the month of November, students in Chaparral’s Service Learning program will be working to collect and fundraise to help feed families in need this holiday season. The Service Learning program is hoping to provide 150-170 families with a meal, which will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving. Any and all nonperishable food donations would be greatly appreciated, especially:

1. canned vegetables
2. boxes of stuffing
3. Instant mashed potatoes
4. cranberries
5. jars of gravy
6. disposable turkey roasters
7. baby food
8. boxed desserts/cake mixes
9. turkey
10. any other non-perishable food

Please bring all food donations to the box located in Chaparral’s  front office by Friday, November 20. Thank you for generosity this holiday season!

Chaparral Lookout Club is trying to MAKE THE HOLIDAYS WARMER!! Donate a new sweater-for both men and women. Sweaters will be given to UMOM Homeless Overflow & Transitional Shelter and to homebound Native American senior citizens. Please bring your sweater donations to the C building in rooms C119, C120 and C123! Thanks for your help!

Cell Phones & Ink Cartridges
The Band is collecting old cell phones, accessories and ink cartridges. Boxes for donation are located in the band room and front office. Donations will be accepted through Friday, October 9. Get your donations in ASAP!!

Magazines
Classrooms need magazines throughout the year for various assignments and projects. All magazines in good taste are welcome. Drop off in box in front office, behind desk. Thank you for supporting the CHS community!!

Towels The Nurse needs towels for the Health Center. They would like gently used towels, in any size to be used to help "cool" students when they have gotten too hot and other needs. Towels will be accepted throughout the school year. Bring the towels to the Health Center anytime.

THEME: The Executive Branch, The Changing Presidency from Lincoln to Obama.
Senior Division
Kristi LaBauve—2nd place  Junior Division
Ashley Archambault-1st place
Chelsea Gulinson—2nd place
Elizabeth Dahlmann— 3rd place
Sophomore Division
Elizabeth Schauer—1st place

CHAPTS wishes to thank Ms. Marcy Warner and all the talented artists who submitted entries in the Artwork Contest for this year’s Directory. There were so many amazing submissions; the competition was fierce!

And the winners are...
Front Cover-Grand Prize Winner: Derek Miranda
1st Runner Up: Kaela Karis
2nd Runner Up: Jared Pinon
Honorable mention: Sarah Keeling, Christina Radvak
Semi-finalists: Kayla Noonan, Christine Puglise, Bethany Biers, Elizabeth Dahlman

It's never been more appetizing to support the band! Before all home football games, head over to Jersey Mike's for dinner (Scottsdale Rd and Shea, Southeast corner-in the Fresh & Easy and BevMo area). A portion of all the proceeds between the hours of 3pm to 8 pm will go to benefit all the Chaparral Bands.

RECYCLE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES-drop-boxes are located in different areas around campus to toss in your old cell phones.

SHOP FOR A CAUSE will be held at MACY'S, Paradise Valley Mall on Saturday, October 17th. Purchase a $5.00 ticket from any band member and receive HUGE savings at Macy's on this special day. Ticket sales will help Chaparral Band Boosters.

Anyone wishing to donate items or gift cards to Chaparral Band Silent Auction, please call Janet Carey at (480) 390-9090. She will gladly pick up all contributions.

October Calendar

October 3: Rainer Marching Classic @ Mesquite High School, 500 South McQueen, Gilbert, AZ 85233. The CHS band performs at 2:45, and the awards ceremony is at 5:45. This band competition is in honor of Chris Rainer, the Mesquite band director who was killed in a car accident in 2007.

October 10: Vista Murrieta Marching Band Competition, Murrieta, CA. This competition lasts all day in sunny Southern CA.

October 11: Disneyland Main Street USA Parade: the CHS marching band will be featured.

October 21: 5th Annual Scottsdale Marching Band Exhibition is at 6:30 p.m. at Saguaro High School. Come enjoy a spectacular evening of music and marching as Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro High Bands perform their half-time shows.

October 24: Sun Devil Showdown - The ASU Sun Devil Marching Band hosts an annual Band Day every fall semester, which offers local high school marching band programs an opportunity not only to perform in Sun Devil Stadium, but also the chance to receive critiques from leading marching band professionals. This is a great time to see marching bands from across the State of Arizona.

Chaparral Vocal Music Fundraiser
If you decorate your house with greenery, we would love to have you purchase it from us. Orders are due by November 2. See Choir Holiday Greens flyer for ordering information.

Send birthday wishes to your son or daughter at school, with a Singing Birthday Gram. Members of a Chaparral Choir will deliver the "Birthday Song" and a sweet treat during 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period. See Choir flyer for ordering information.

CHAPTS wishes to thank the many volunteers who share their time with CHS by working in the Attendance and Front Office areas. These areas are routinely staffed from 7AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday. That is simply an amazing amount of volunteer hours. As the old saying goes, "time is money"; CHS is "richer" for the investment of time given by these volunteers!

The following volunteers have routine "shifts" each week. Thank you to Patti Zelechowski, Marilyn Anderson, Ann Low, Jennifer Manning, Alice Meyer, Christine Taratsas, Barb Schryver, Karen Lillard, Linda Fisher, Wendy Buzzard, Cathy Keyser, Maria Townsend, Susie Stelzer, Cyndi Brown, Carrie Nyren, Janice Wallitscheck, Sarah Shea, Sue Love, Traci Stowers, Dana Simon, Janean Fortune, Leah Choulet, Janet Pugh, Cathy DaFoe, Diana Sarussi, Michelle Toma, Denise Salomon, Erin Cravens, Sandy Trudel, Penny Wagge, Pauline Scanlon, Kim Deihl, Gaynor Foltz, Dawn Boxberger, Dana Macdonough, Amy Casebolt, Eve Dyer, Kelly Loonam, Mary Conklin, Kathy Carter, Cathy Kauffman, Deb Pirtle, Roxanna Zurek, Carrie Bell, Karen Mahoney, Gail Breece.

Volunteers available on substitution list include: SuganHini Kulanathan, Julie Greene, Michele Fireman, Sue Tooker, Pam Tomlinson, Robin Miller, Crystal Rimsza, Sara Cohen, Sue Schaub, Lou Hillman, Claire Stivrins, Wendy Rozio, Kathy Ducey, Karen Doan, Edith Blimbaum, Kelly Pasguan, Karen Widner, Micheel Le-Ngyuen, Shari Miller, Mindy Aaron, Sandy Kravetz, Pam Boskie, Kim Hartmann, Traci Stowers, Barrie Stachel, Christi Abraham, Menaj Craneberger, Caroline Mionis, Sydney Fox, Laura Senger, Benee Hilton, Kim Kotzin, Ginger Walker, Susan Nsubuga, Stacy Wifler, Liz Chernak, Cristal Fabrizio, RoseAnn Gillignan, Deb Morgan, Lori Vento, Liz Clark, Michelle Cohn, Dedee Belt, Gwen Parker, Colleen Crowley, and Marnie Rehan.

October 27: AIMS Retake—Writing
October 28: AIMS Retake—Reading
October 29: AIMS Retake—Mathematics

CHS is pleased to host several colleges for visits the week of 9/29 to 10/2. Students and parents are reminded to check with your counselor or the College and Career calendar from the CHS website. This is also an important source for updated scholarship information. Please check often as the information is "ever changing!"

CHS Firebirds are about to take on Perry HS. CHS Student Government has planned a week of special events. Updated information is available through Firebird Word; parents can access this same announcement update through the CHS website and link.

Flash—-Thursday, October 1 at 7PM This is a fun evening and pep rally for all CHS students, families and supporters! Admission cost is $5.00. Please come out and help fire our team up for a Firebird victory!

Friday, October 2 at 7PM CHS Firebirds take on Perry. The CHS Student Government is hosting a tail-gate party from 5:30 to 6:30PM in the “Quad” (by the Cafeteria). Come early, enjoy some food, music and be ready to cheer for our football team.

Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM . The CHS Homecoming Dance will be held at The Venue in Scottsdale. The theme is "Cirque de Chaparral". Students are encouraged to get their dance tickets this week if they have not already done so. As a reminder, the doors close at 9PM.

No time to cook? The Chaparral Choir Boosters have partnered with California Pizza Kitchen. Come out on Thursday, October 1 from 11AM to 9PM. Offer good for dine-in and take-out!. Please show the attached flyer. (If you’re in a hurry, this might be dinner as you attend Flash.) 20% of the proceeds benefit the choir. Printable Flyer

The CHS Band Council is holding a drive to collect old cell phones, cords, and accessories. This also includes printer cartridges. Start your fall cleaning early...items are needed by Friday, October 2. Please drop off items at the office!

Special notice to parents/guardians of seniors: time is winding down if you wish to honor your graduating senior in the yearbook. Pertinent information and order form is attached. Act now as first deadline is October 1. Senior Ad Info Forms

Parent volunteers are needed in the CHS cafeteria from 11:15 to 1:00 PM. You help oversee activity (and promote student assistance in "clean up" as needed.). This is a great opportunity to mingle with the CHS student body. Anyone interested can contact: Patti Zelechowski. Ph 480-367-8421 or yesmaam440@aol.com

SUSD Governing Board has approved a measure to seek renewal of the K-3 override in the upcoming election. These monies are crucial in supporting the all day Kindergarten and supporting the smaller class size in Kindergarten through grade 3. Additional information is available at the district website (www.susd.org). Click on the K-3 override button. CHS will host an informational meeting about the upcoming K-3 Override on Wednesday, September 16 at 6PM in the media center. A flyer for meeting is provided in English and Spanish.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host SUSD Foundation as the D-backs take on the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:40PM. Purchase your tickets now; a portion of the ticket costs will go directly to the SUSD Foundation. A flyer is provided with additional information and guides you in purchasing these tickets.

The Chaparral Firebird Football Booster Club will hold its 13th annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 20 at Orange Tree Golf Resort. Come join the fun and golf in support of the Football Booster Club. Registration form. Hope to see you on the golf course.

We need:
Recycled items:
Old sheets
Old towels
Plastic Containers (with or with out lids)
Cigar boxes
Foam core (Blank or with writing)
Jars
Coffee Cans
Artist books
Reference books with pictures
Art Magazines
National Geographic Magazine
AZ highway Magazine
Smart Water bottles
CLEAR 2 liter bottles

Wish list for new items:
Masking tape
Duct Tape
Paint (any kind)
Artist Brushes
Prisma colored pencils
Printer Ink (contact me for type, mwarner@susd.org)
Clear packing tape 1000 rolls (this is for the 3D design students to create their life size human sculptures) Perhaps you have contact at 3m or any office supply that would be willing to donate or give us a special price.

Items can be delivered to Marcy Warner Rm 208 G Building or to the office attn: M Warner

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

CHAPTS (Chaparral High School Association of Teachers and Parents) needs YOU! By joining CHAPTS, your membership monies will be used to fund many needed projects throughout the school year. Your membership gets you a copy of the wonderful CHS directory. Meetings are held monthly and include updates from the Principal and Student Government. All parents are welcome. Volunteers are always needed and welcome as CHAPTS supports many activities throughout the year. Consider sharing your time and talent with the CHS community. You may join any time, but the sooner the better! Please go to www.chapts.org/pdfs/forms/chapts_forms_summer09.pdf and download the membership, directory and email forms. Thank you for your support! Please call Kathy Carter with any questions, 480-991-5457

What better way to get your business in front of CHS families and the community?  There are over 2100 students attending Chaparral this year!   There is still time to put an ad in the 2009-2010 Student Directory, the deadline for submission has been extended!  You can download the Advertising form at http://www.chapts.org/pdfs/forms/directory_advertising09.pdf.
Business Card Ad: $30  1/4 Page: $75  1/2 Page: $125 Full Page Ad: $185.
Contact Julia Libling for further information  480-922-9083  

On Friday, August 28, 2009 Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Muccino and Mr. Ross reviewed the dress code on Firebird Word as found on page 10 of the UCC for students.  While we recognize it is hot, we ask the parents help with enforcement of a dress code.  Girls may not wear the following attire to school:  no backless, no halters, no strapless, and no shirts where bra straps (underwear) is exposed.   In reality that means no spaghetti straps.  If girls are wearing shorts where we can see the pockets on their legs, the shorts are too short and as such should not be worn at school.  Additionally, boys should not wear pants or shorts that expose their underwear or boxer shorts.   Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 

Chaparral Administration

Gently used, clean T-shirts are needed in the CHS Administration office. These shirts are given to students when dress code violations are identified.
As you clean your closets, please consider sharing those no longer needed T-shirts with CHS. Please bring your donation to the CHS office.

I would like to remind everyone of the procedure for student drop off/ pick up. Please see the instruction below which was included in the summer newsletter. No parents should be driving into the south lot or the visitor parking lot to drop or pick up students. This is a safety and emergency response issue as the volume of traffic does delay the arrival of emergency vehicles into our fire lanes.

Student Drop Off:
Parents dropping off or picking up their students are asked to use the drive in the northwest parking lot.  Parent vehicles in the other lots have the potential to cause traffic jams with buses and student vehicles.  Additionally, if parents wish to bring lunch to their students, the lunch must be dropped off in the front office.  Students will not be allowed into the parking lots to receive lunch bags or other items from vehicles.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Mary Lou Muccino
Principal

The Nurse needs towels for the Health Center…
They would like gently used towels, in any size to be used to help "cool" students when they have gotten too hot and other needs. Towels will be accepted throughout the school year.
Bring the towels to the Health Center anytime. Thanks…

The week of August 3 to 7 brought four classes through the CHS back to school registration process. Once again, it was a huge success thanks to the many volunteers who shared their time for this most important task. Their dedication to Chaparral is to be commended. CHAPTS would like to acknowledge the many CHS students who also stepped up and did an outstanding job. Many names are in bold; this signifies a volunteer’s participation for the full week. Thank you to Patti Zelechowski for coordinating the volunteer shifts. A list of volunteers follows: Christi Abraham, Shelly Ackeman, Denise Allvord, Marilyn Anderson, Jennifer Archambault, Wendy Arendt, JoAnn Augur, Kathy Barney, Dede Belt, Amy Besing, Dawn Boxberger, Janet Boyd, Cyndi Brown, Mary Kim Brown, Lisa Bruns, Wendy Buzzard, Kathy Carter, Amy Casebolt, Diana Castillo, Gaynor Collins, MaryConklin, Doris Coyle, Cathy DaFoe, Lisa Daliere, Janet Darveaux, Carol Davis, Teri Davis, Teri Ellis, Mary Endsley, Penny Field, Linda Fisher, Sydney Fox, Cathy Gilbert, Kimberly Gunke, Cindy Hazelwood, Emily Hudspeth, Lisa Hudspeth, Cathy Kauffman, Cathy Keyser, Liz Keyser, LuAnn Klien, Leslie Kramer, Linda Lachot, Lou Leibowitz, Laurie Leighton, Julia Libling, Lexi Livensparger, Kelly Loonam, Dana Macdonough, Jennifer Manning, Risa Markovitz, Jamie McFarland, Kelly McFarland, Sandy Mehok, Jim Nelson, Mary Ann Niccoli, Kathy Petsas, Janet Pugh, Mary Reinhart, Trudy Rice, Vicky Ruby, Denise Salari, Mick Sampson, Diana Sarussi, Kim Sasso, Haley Schaub, Sue Schaub, Glenda Schillinger, Cheri Schoch, Sarah Shea, Jill Stewart, Anna Swenson, Pam Taft, Maria Townsend, Betsey VanBenschoten, John Vazquez, Penny Wagge, Janice Wallistchek, Nancy Wik, Alex Zany, Jasmine Zelechowski, Patti Zelechowski,Shantell Zelechowski, and Roxanne Zurek.
CHAPTS would also like to thank Kyle Ross, Amy Evans, Kathy Murray, the Guidance Couselors for their participation and support throughout these busy days.
Thank you to The Ambassadors and Student Government for their active participation in registration as well. Special kudos to parent volunteers, Sarah Shea, Lou Lebowitz, and Kathy Barney for bringing treats and feeding the many volunteers.

CHAPTS would like to thank all the volunteers who shared their time with the CHS Class of 2009 as they participated in Project Graduation at F1 Raceway. The majority of volunteers spent 10PM to 5AM with the graduating seniors. The volunteers included:
Adrian Jones, Amy Besing, Ann Driver, Andrew Redd, Arlen and Marcia Solochek, Bethany Friedman, Betsey Van Benschoten, Betsy Silber, Beverly Washichek, Bill Cochell, Brenda Kirton, Brittany Allen, Camille Bergeron, Carla Partridge, Carol Norman, Carrie Abrams, Carrie Nyren, Cathy Keyser, Cathy Sherrill, Cheri Schoch, Chris Clifton, Claren Scott Villalpando, Collette Stansel, Corinne Canivez, Cyndi Brown, Dana Macdonough, Dave Wood, Deb Bielek, Debbie Allen, Debbie Herman, Debbie Plimpton, Denise Salari, Donna Kimmel, Erin Spiekerman, Frannie Kemper, George Ratican, Glenda Schillinger, Gloria Kaye, Heather Eaton, Irwin Altman, Jan Wood, Janean Fortune, Jayanthi Vijay, Jennifer Zweifel, Jill Beck, Jim Nelson. Joan Pike, John Brown, Judy Shano, Julia Libling, Julie O’Hara Smith, Karen McCall, Karla Neal, Kathy Barney, Kathy Carter, Kathy Davis, Kelly Loonam, Kelly McFarland, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Merritt, Kim Sasso, Kimberly Friedman, Lael Marquess, Laura Knutson, Laura Merritt, Lauren Pont, Lenore Gifford, Lenore Portante, Lesa Redd, Linda and Bruce Lachot, Lisa Altman, Lisa Hammond, Lisa Kuhn, Loretta Isaac. Lou Leibowitz, Maggie Argue, Marcella Scali, Maria Townsend, Mark and Alison Melnychenko, MaryAnn Niccoli, Melissa Van Royen, Michel Grassl, Mick Sampson, Pam Black, Pam Pont, Patti Zelechowski, Patty Henry, Phyllis Tudi, Renee Fox, Ronnie Jaap, Sarah Paikowsky, Sue Braun, Sydney Fox, Tanie Sherman, Tobi Hollingsworth, and Valerie White.

You may notice that some of these volunteers are no longer at CHS as they too have "graduated" with the Class of 2009. Thank you all! It was a night that the seniors will always remember!

Shift Hours: 11:15AM to 1:00 PM
Help oversee cafeteria activity,
Promote student assistance in "clean up" as needed.
Anyone interested:
Contact Patti Zelechowski
Phone: 480-367-8421
Email: yesmaam440@aol.com

It's never been more appetizing to support the band! Have dinner at Dickey's Barbecue, 7337 E Shea Blvd, between the hours of 4-8:30 on September 17. Just mention you are there for the Marching Band when you place your order, and the great folks at Dickey's will donate a portion of the price to the Band!

Want to add some rhythm to your month? Plan to attend AZPAS - Arizona Percussive Arts Society Fall Festival. Drumlines from all over Arizona perform for judges and receive ratings on their performance. Last year the Chaparral Drumline received a Superior, the highest rating! The event moves around from school to school each year, and this year it will be held at Paradise Valley High School on September 26th all day.

The award-winning theatre dept will present the comedic farce, "Lend Me a Tenor" On September 23, 24 2nd 25th at 7:30 p.m. The world-famous Italian opera singer and infamous ladies' man, Tito Morelli, is coming to perform "Otello" with the Phoenix Opera Company. In a classic case of mistaken identity that would make Shakespeare proud, hi-jinks ensue when Morelli is unexpectedly indisposed and a secret substitution for the role of "Otello" takes place. "Uproarious. Hysterical!" USA Today "Non-stop laughter!" Variety Magazine. Tickets are eight dollars adult admission and five dollars for students with i.d. This is appropriate for 7th graders and up. Make it a family outing. Come spend a couple hours laughing together while you support the CHS theatre program!

The CHS Student Government is composed of the following student leaders. The elections were held at the end of last school year. Their advisor is Mr. Brad Dicus.