Chandler High Wolf Bytes
School of Champions
July 31, 2017
CHANNEL 3 SPOTLIGHT
Azfamily 3 TV was on campus last Friday to do a “Welcome Back” segment, and of course the CHS Wolves were there to represent! It’s going to be a great year at the School of Champions!
WOLF PACK MARCHING BAND
The Wolf Pack Marching Band is in great hands this year under Directors Mr. Carlos Aguero and Mr. Steven Quintana and Drum Majors Dane Nusbaum and Austin Schattenberg. The Wolf Pack is excited to present this year’s show Dark Side of the Moon and debut some new stand tunes during football games and pep assemblies. Dane and Austin are also looking at creative ways to interact more with the student section at games. The Wolf Pack’s creative and driven leadership will make this a phenomenal Marching Band season!
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Boys Volleyball won the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the second consecutive year. Chandler High Boys Volleyball was 1 of 21 Boys HS programs to receive the award. The 2016-17 team had an overall 3.45 GPA.
The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
CAMP IB
The CHS IB program kicked off the year Friday with our first annual Camp IB for juniors and seniors in our Diploma and Career programs! Students enjoyed an afternoon together that included a slam poetry performance, work on their own dream team, meditation and mental health strategies, creativity, and dancing math. They concluded the day by learning the Haka from our CHS football captains!
STUCO UPDATES
Follow CHS Student Council on Twitter for information about upcoming school events: @CHSStuco1718
Game day shirts are available in the CHS bookstore for only $12 – show your school spirit!
Starting this Wednesday, Lombardo’s Gelato will be available for sale during both lunches in the courtyard. $2 or $3 sizes are available.
MEETINGS WITH FRESHMEN
All freshmen participated in meetings on Monday with administration to cover expectations, code of conduct, and resources available at CHS. Because organization is key to a student’s success, each freshman received a CHS Planner. This is going to be a great year for the 900 students who make up the Class of 2021!
POM AND CHEER TRYOUTS
Attention all boys and girls interested in pom or cheer or in becoming the new school mascot: If you were unable to attend the tryout informational meeting, please stop by room 212 to pick up your mandatory tryout packet. The first day of tryouts is Monday, August 7th. Please see Coach Van Norman if you have questions.
SWIB
Our first Study With IB (SWIB) is Tuesday 2:30-3:30 in room 503. If you are a part of our MYP, DP or CP programs, come and study in a place that will help you stay focused!
LEARNING CENTER
Students looking for a quiet place to study after school are encouraged to visit the Jones Student Union (JSU). The JSU is open from 2:20-4:00pm Monday through Thursday, and students can access computers, Chromebooks, and the café. Students can catch the activity bus home at 4:00 if they live within the school’s boundaries and have an assigned route.
FALL SPORTS
Cheer, Swim, 9th Grade Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, Badminton, and Girls Volleyball tryouts begin on August 7th. Athletic packets can be picked up in the athletic office in Old Main #113. Students need to have a current physical and completed paperwork turned in to the athletic office prior to the first day of tryouts.
OPEN HOUSE
CHS will host Open House this Thursday, August 3rd beginning at 6:00pm. Parents, please plan on attending the opening meeting in the CCA to meet administrators and counselors and hear an overview of the numerous programs CHS has to offer. From 6:35-8:15pm, parents are invited to visit classrooms (by class period) as well as displays in the 100 and 500 building hallways. View the Open House Flyer for important schedule information.
FRESHMAN POOL PARTY
CHS Link Crew is sponsoring a Freshman Pool Party on Friday, August 4th from 2:15-4:00pm at the CHS pool. The event is free and will be a ton of fun!
IB-MYP NEWS
9th grade parents interested in learning more about the IB Middle Years Program: Informational meeting in the Media Center on Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00pm. Freshmen who are taking Honors English and a World Language class are eligible to be IB MYP students.
The first IB Parent Booster meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, August 15th at 7pm in the Media Center. Parents of students in IB classes in all grades are welcome! Our guest speaker will be going over the ins and outs of PSAT, SAT and ACT testing and helping us understand who should test when and how to best prepare.
Contact Mrs. Bender with any questions at bender.anne@cusd80.com
DANCING WITH WOLVES
Please join us for CHS Spiritline's Dancing with the Wolves Showcase on August 19th at 7:00pm. This will be a fabulous family friendly evening with performances by CHS Teachers and students, along with other dance professionals. Tickets are only $10 and include admission, open dancing with DJ, and a refreshing bottle of water. Please contact vannorman.kendra@cusd80.com for tickets! See you there!
CHS CLUB FAIR
CHS offers over 80 opportunities for students to be involved in extra-curricular activities, and every student is encouraged to join at least one club or sport. Clubs will be on display during both lunches on Wednesday and Thursday, August 9th and 10th. Check out what CHS has to offer and sign up!
CHS CAREER CENTER TEAMS WITH ACCESS ASU
SENIOR PHOTOS
Introducing Chandler High School’s official senior photographer – Cilento Photography!
Be sure to be photographed by Cilento for your senior yearbook portrait no later than 10/21/17.
The studio is located at 4513 N. Scottsdale Rd #112 Scottsdale, Az 85251
Cilento Photography will also be on campus for scheduled sessions 10/9/17-10/13-17.
Feel free to call 480-947-4467 or visit www.Cilentophotography.com for more information.
ANNUAL UPDATE FOR EMERGENCY CARDS
CEF GOLF TOURNEY
FRY’S COMMUNITY REWARDS
Support CHS by shopping at Fry’s! Join Fry’s Community Rewards and help CHS earn money for Student Council/Student Activities. Thanks for your support!
School Photos
9th, 10th & 11th grade students Underclass photos for the 2017/18 school yearbook will be taken on Tuesday, August 8th. This is a chance for parents to purchase photography packets for their student as well as getting their school yearbook photo.
Technology and Passwords
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are $60.00. Buy them in the bookstore or online at jostensyearbooks.com before the price goes up.
CHS Contact Info
Email: darr.kyle@cusd80.com
Website: www.cusd80.com/chs
Location: 350 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, United States
Phone: (480)-812-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chandlerhigh100
Twitter: @LRother_CHS