Chandler High Wolf Bytes
School of Champions
SOccer coaching staff EARNS 100th win
Congratulations to Sasha Hunter, Justin Gilbert, and Skylar Crudup for securing their 100th win as a coaching staff!
BAND ACCOLADES
Melanie Lin, CHS freshman, and Nancy Beckley, CHS sophomore, have recently earned music accolades. Melanie was selected to perform in the East Valley Jazz Orchestra, earning second chair over all. Nancy was chosen to perform with the metro-wide Phoenix Youth Symphony Program. Congratulations!
DECA MARKET DAYS
DECA hosted its first annual Market Days last Wednesday through Friday during both lunches. Upper level marketing students showed off their entrepreneurial skills by selling products they created, including decals, slides, windbreakers, sweatpants, shirts, snacks, and more.
SPIRIT WEEK FUN
Many Chandler Wolves participated in last week’s Winter Spirit Week with daily themes (fuzzy socks, ugly sweaters, candy cane, flannel, and pjs) and lunchtime activities. Even the youngest Chandler Wolves (CHS Daycare) got in on the fun with a snow day and cookies (thanks to CHS Culinary students!) with Santa. StuCo (pictured in denim and white) organized the fun and wishes everyone very merry holidays!
Boys Basketball Accolades
LAST WEEK’S WINS
- Girls Basketball def. Liberty (V 72-25, JV 46-41, F 34-16), Corona (V 82-17, F 37-22) and Tucson (V 73-46, F 32-15)
- Boys Basketball def. Liberty (V 88-78), Maryvale (V 70-27, JV 58-41, F 66-37), Corona (JV 54-43), and Tucson (V 62-60, JV 68-55)
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
- Mon, Dec 16th: Girls Basketball vs Cesar Chavez- F @ 4 pm, JV @ 5:30 pm, Varsity @ 7 pm
- Tues, Dec 17th: Boys Soccer vs Desert Ridge- JV @ 4 pm, Varsity @ 6 pm
- Thurs, Dec 18th: Girls Soccer vs Queen Creek- JV @ 4 pm, Varsity @ 6 pm
THEATRE INVITATIONAL
APAC/Company Theatre competed at the Hamilton/CUSD Invitational Theatre Competition against all CUSD high schools. Congratulations to the following students:
5th Place Group Musical - Hannah Ngov, Amelia Oliver, Lily Deliman
5th Place Solo Musical - Amelia Oliver
4th Place Group Acting - Theo McEntire, Cassandra Garcia, Lynee Castillo
4th Place Monologue - EJ Newton
3rd Place Monologue - Kaley Garcia
2nd Place Duet Musical - Nainoa Aguano, Amelia Oliver
1st Place Duo Scene - Ever Ruiz, Nainoa Aguano
1st Place Make-Up Design - Chasidy Gill
WINTER CHOIR CONCERT
Last week’s Winter Choir Concert featured 15 wonderful numbers sung by Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir, Treblemakers, Chamber Choir, Advanced Women’s Choir, and Chorale. The Winter Choir Concert always ushers in the holidays in a special way! Thanks to Choir Director Lori Lyford and all of the CHS choirs for a special concert!
FRESHMAN FINAL EXAM CRAM SESSION
On Wednesday, December 11th, the CHS Link Crew hosted a Freshman ONLY Final Exam Cram Session after school to help prepare freshmen for their first high school final exams. We had 245 freshmen attend the event! Thanks to CHS’s Link Crew and their Link Teacher Leaders, Ms. Dyke, Mr. Gray, Ms. Kilanowski, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Valuikas, and Ms. Anderson, for organizing!
DANCERS PERFORM FOR KINDERGARTNERS
CHS Intermediate and Beginning Dancers, directed by Ms. Kathie Buren and Ms. Tiffany White, performed for 340 CUSD kindergartners last Tuesday. All of the dancers had a great time, and all of the backstage help came from the Advanced and Improv classes. It was a magical morning for all!
BAND CONCERT
The December 11th Band Concert highlighted the talent of the CHS Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band and featured student duets and solos. The groups played 12 numbers, including a number of holiday tunes. Congratulations to Mr. Carlos Aguero, Ms. Sarah Bowerman, and the CHS bands on a great concert!
AVID COMMUNITY SERVICE
Through the combined efforts of Chandler, Basha, and Hamilton AVID programs, we were able to collect over 70 pairs of pajamas and various gifts for children in foster care. Great work, AVID!
NHS ANGEL TREE GIFTS
During the last two weeks, Chandler students, staff, and community members adopted CHS “angels” who could use some holiday magic. This year’s community participation was incredible and so appreciated (one day’s donations pictured). Thanks to everyone who was a part of this wonderful National Honor Society tradition!
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
This past Saturday, CHS AFJROTC cadets took part in the nationwide Wreaths Across America event at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler. Cadets laid wreaths on veterans’ graves and presented colors in a ceremony that had Mayor Hartke speaking, as well as a 98-year-old Pearl Harbor and WW2 survivor.
SOCCER COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Chandler High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team visited Desert Cove Nursing Center to play board games and talk with the residents. The Wolves made great memories for the residents and themselves. Thanks for serving and sharing kindness!
UPDATES FROM THE IB OFFICE
Classroom Visits by the Advanced Academics Team
CHS’s Advanced Academics Coordinator, Melanie Mello, will meet with sophomores currently enrolled in CTE programs on December 16 - 18, 2019 to introduce students to the Career-related Studies Programme within the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Additionally, students presently enrolled in HON English 10 will meet with Mrs. Mello and Mrs. Baumann right after winter break to gain an overview of the core options, such as the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment available to them as juniors and seniors.
Upcoming IB Events - Mark your Calendars
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 5:30 - 7 PM “IB Registration Fair”
This event is for current sophomores and their families interested in learning more about the IB Program and connecting with IB teachers and students currently completing the IB Diploma Programme and the Career-related Studies Programme.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 7 - 8 PM “IB Booster Meeting”
WOLF HOWL ARTS ISSUE
The Wolf Howl is currently working on the 2020 Arts Issue Magazine and needs students to submit work. If you have artwork (poetry, short stories, photographs, images of art pieces) you would like considered for submission, see Mrs. Rasmussen in room 201 and turn it in no later than January 10th.
CLOSE-UP CLUB- 2021 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
Witness History in Action! Join the Chandler High Close-Up Club as they travel to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. Become a part of history at this fast paced, interactive week full of activities. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that brings students together from across the country to witness the swearing-in of the President. Stop in room #120 for additional information, and then sign up for the 2021 Close-Up Washington DC Presidential Inauguration trip and become a part of History! Tax credits are a great way to get your deposits in.
SEMESTER EXAMS
TAX CREDIT DONATIONS
Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and, $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction.
Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or the school district. To participate, follow the links listed above to donate online or you can print a form to complete and submit your contribution.
Click here for Arizona Department of Revenue forms and instructions to assist you in claiming your tax credit for any donations you've made.
You will need:
o Form 322 - Credit for Fees Paid to Public Schools, and
o Form 301 - Credits
Thank you for your generous contributions that help students become involved in fun, meaningful and life-enhancing activities!
BIOSPHERE 2 FIELD TRIP
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW
Yearbooks are currently $70.00. Buy your book in the CHS Bookstore or on the Jostens website.
YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS
Senior Ads are now available for purchase from Jostens. Visit the Josten’s website for instructions on how to purchase an add for your senior by January 31, 2020.
LET IT SNOW
“What is a snowflake exactly? Scientifically, it is a droplet of water vapor that crystalizes as it falls. The flake’s symmetric pattern takes shape on its decent. But we hold such attachment to this little icy, luminous, flake. It has become a symbol for uniqueness. The beauty of this insignia is what it stands for. That even something so small and insignificant can be such an elegant representation of all the beauty inside us - that cold and different can bring joy all around.” -Cassidy Bright and Abbey Brunell, seniors in Mr. Murray’s Zero Hour Government
Thanks to Mr. Murray’s seniors for helping to celebrate the end of the semester, bringing joy to students, and revitalizing everyone to finish strong!
CLASS OF 2020 IMPORTANT GRAD INFO
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (included ADHD), and eating disorders.
If you are out shopping this holiday season, remember to shop at Chandler Fashion Center & The Boulevard Shops and help CHS earn 20 points per dollar spent! It’s an easy way to make CHS money for our Positive Referral Program!
Taking your children to take a photo with Santa? Bring in those receipts by January 15th to earn 1,000 bonus points per photo package purchased!
Adopt an angel from the Salvation Army Angel Trees, get a receipt for your donation and submit by January 15th to receive 1,000 points per angel!
Options to Credit Receipts:
1. Submit online at shopandlog.com/chandler
2. School Cents drop box located on the Upper bridge near Barnes & Noble
3. Bring receipts to Ms. Claudio
NO SCHOOL DEC 20- JAN 6 DUE TO 2ND INTERSESSION. SCHOOL RESUMES TUES, JAN 7.
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
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Twitter: @LRother_CHS