Columbia River Weekly Newsletter
11/10/2022
Columbia River High School
800 NW 99th Street
Vancouver WA 98665
360-313-3900
Principal :
Alex Otoupal - alex.otoupal@vansd.org
Associate Principals:
Rob Duncan - rob.duncan@vansd.org
Kim Johns - kim.johns@vansd.org
Ken Roberts - ken.roberts@vansd.org
WA State Report Card: https://washingtonstatereportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/100540
CRHS Veterans Day Observance 2022
Pedestrians and Student Pick Up
As we move into the darker winter months, we want to review some safety reminders for student drop-off and pickup.
Please pay extra attention to student pedestrians before and after school, especially at the parking lot entrance/exits
Students should cross streets only at marked crosswalks.
Parents are discouraged from parking in our immediate neighborhood area for student pick-up, this causes congestion and potential safety issues
International Baccalaureate - Columbia River Information
IB Exam Registrations are now closed!
If you missed the deadline, please see Mrs. Nygaard in the Counseling center during 2nd lunch, before school or after school. You may still register, but you may need to pay a fee for registering.
Upcoming IB Meetings
IB Magnet Advisory Meeting - Please RSVP here.
November 15, 2022
2:30 - 3:30
Location: Media Center
Any parent/guardian of any IB student is invited to attend.
IB Senior/Junior Social
November 18, 2022
6 - 9 pm
Location: Lower Commons
Any senior or junior who is taking at least one IB class is invited to attend this event.
Student Chest Drive
The student chest drive starts on Monday, October 31, 2022. Here is a message to teachers from our Freshman Class Council:
We are the Freshman Class Council from ASB. We are super excited to announce for the Student Chest Drive we will be doing a class competition in fourth period classrooms to see which class can raise the most amount of money. This class competition will be starting October 31st, and ending November 11th. The prize for the class that raises the most amount of money is donuts!
Sincerely,
Freshman Council
Columbia River High School Care Closet
The care closet provides food, clothes, shoes, school supplies and toiletries to Columbia River students who are in need. It can be a one-time need, or an ongoing need.
The Care Closet is low on supplies and is accepting donations. Please click on the link below for a wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/c09c3Ji?ref_=wl_share
Holiday Help Needed
We have many families/students at Columbia River High School needing holiday assistance.
Winter Sports News
- Winter Sports Registration is open! Click here to register your student-athlete: https://vancouver-wa.finalforms.com/
- Mark your calendars! Our Winter Sports Night will be held Monday, November 21st @ 7:00 PM in J. Hoover Gym! This is mandatory for the parents/guardians of all Winter Sports Student-Athletes! Following our general session, we will break out into individual team meetings. We look forward to working in collaboration with you all for a successful Winter Sports season! Go RAPIDS!!!
Check grades, attendance and schedule in Skyward
Is your student not logged in to Skyward? They can reset their password using their school Gmail account here.
Graduation Items
If you were not able to pick up your graduation items last week, please see Bonnie in the Attendance Office. For more information click here.
Class of 2023 - Senior Calendar
The Senior Calendar is updated regularly as we add dates, times and places to important events for seniors. To view the senior calendar, please click here.
Senior Photos Due on 11/30/22
Senior photos are due 11/30/22.
COLOR PHOTOS ONLY
- Plain/neutral background preferred
- Full face view, facing forward
- Clothing and jewelry must fit school dress code guidelines
- No creative filters or photographic treatments
- No weapons or hand signs of any kind
Use the QR code to the right to upload photos.
CLASS OF 2023 YEARBOOK ADS
Yearbook Senior ads: Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and put in school code 6590.
Ads due January 9th.
CR Boosters Information
2022-2023 CRHS BOOSTERS MEETINGS SCHEDULE
CR BOOSTERS 6:30pm
CR SENIOR BOOSTERS 7:30pm
LOCATION:
CR Student Pathways Center (Inside Next to Business Office)
DATES: (2nd Monday's, except as noted)
NOV. 14 GENERAL
*NO DECEMBER MEETING**
JAN. 9 GENERAL
FEB. 13 BOARD
MAR. 13 GENERAL
APR. 17 BOARD *3rd Monday*
MAY 8 GENERAL
JUN. 7 GENERAL *1st Wednesday*
~CR Boosters, 501(c)(3) Established 2013
EMAIL: CRBoosters@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/CRHSBoosters
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/cr_boosters
TWITTER: twitter.com/CRBoosters
WEBSITE: crboosters.weebly.com and river.vansd.org/get-involved
A NOTE FROM OUR CR BOOSTERS/SENIOR BOOSTERS
Spirit Gear will be available at FALL River events: (Freshman Orientation, Curriculum Night, and Athletic Events) See prices/choices here:
For the school's new BSN Sports Sideline Store to order all year long click on the link below:
sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/washington/vancouver/columbia-river-high-school/
SENIOR BOOSTERS
KEEP UP TO DATE ON SENIOR HAPPENINGS
Email - crseniorboosters@gmail.com
Facebook - CR Senior Boosters
Instagram - @crseniorboosters
Twitter - @CRSRboosters
Application Workshop and Info Session
The workshop this week was a success! Clark, WSU, and University of Idaho had reps here and were able to answer questions and help students apply.
Our next workshop will be December 7th. There are 11 schools signed up to attend - Univ. of AZ, EWU, WOU, and many more. Please sign up here if you would like to attend.
Apprenticeship Info Session
CWU On-the-spot admissions
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our Virtual On the Spot Admissions Appointments starting this week! The goal of these individual appointments is to provide a fast and transparent admissions process for your students where we can admit and celebrate with seniors on the spot! Not only are these events enjoyable for us, but they also create a positive and exciting experience regarding college applications for your students.
During their Virtual “On the Spot Admissions” appointment your seniors will be able to:
· Complete their application
o We will waive their application fee- woohoo!
· Receive an immediate evaluation of their high school transcripts
· Receive an offer of admissions, if eligible
· Celebrate with their CWU Admissions Representative!
Eligibility Requirements for CWU “On the Spot Admissions”:
· Students with a 3.0+ GPA and have met CADRs* will be automatically admitted!
· Students with a 2.5-2.99 GPA must meet CADRs* and provide a personal statement that adequately addresses all 3 prompts on our application.
Students below a 2.5 GPA:
· Students with a cumulative GPA below a 2.5 are not eligible to participate in this event but are highly encouraged to apply to CWU through the regular admissions process.
· Please encourage these students to schedule an admissions appointment with one of our counselors if they’d like someone on one to help with the application or with questions regarding admissions requirements
Below you will find a list of things students will need to make their appointment a success!
· Access to a laptop
· Unofficial High School Transcript - uploaded upon registration
· Completed personal statement if below a cumulative 3.0 GPA
o Uploaded with application or sent to our office before appointment
· Current class schedule - uploaded upon registration
· High School Counselor name and contact information
Registration link for “On the Spot Admissions” Appointment Here!
This program is not sponsored by Vancouver Public Schools. Approval to distribute flyers/postings is a community service and does not imply endorsement.
Military Visits
US Marines - 11/15, 1/3, 2/7, 3/14, 4/25, and 5/30
US Air Force/Air Guard/Space Force - 11/22, 1/10, 2/14, 3/21, and 5/2
US Coast Guard - 11/29, 1/17, 2/21, 3/28, and 5/9
US Navy - 12/6, 1/24, 2/28, 4/11, and 5/16
US Army/National Guard - 12/13, 1/31, 3/7, 4/18, and 5/23
ASVAB test
Scholarship Club
Meeting times and dates for November and December:
11/17 2:15-3:15
12/1 2:15-3:15
12/8 2:15-3:15
12/15 2:15-3:15
Featured Scholarship
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Scholarship
Each year Samsung asks public school students across the nation to dream, develop, and build solutions to problems facing their communities. For more information, click here. Deadline 11/29/22.
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
A program that recognizes student innovation and youth-led solutions to fight hunger in the U.S. These young people are creating awareness and mobilizing peers in their communities to be catalysts for change. The scholarship awardees comprise a wide variety of students, ages 5 to 25, who are recognized at the national level and hail from across the country. A program that recognizes students who are driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models that provide solutions to eliminate hunger in the U.S. For more information, click here. Deadline is 12/5/22.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The district complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin and minority persons with limited English language skills by contacting 360-313-1250. You may also contact any of the following people by writing to them at Vancouver School District, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668-8937, or by calling 360-313-1000: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)- Daniel Bettis; Education Ombuds - Rachel Cason; Title VII and 504 – Steve Vance; Civil Rights and Affirmative Action – Janell Ephraim; ADA and Title IX – Jeff Fish; Title IX elementary and secondary Athletic equity – Kristie Lindholm; Title IX elementary and secondary
Athletic equity – Jim Gray; Title IX elementary and secondary Athletic equity – Bill Oman.