Chandler High Wolf Bytes
School of Champions
MODAZZ WINS CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Modazz won first place in a Choreography Competition! Scottsdale Community College has selected a piece that Angelina Flores choreographed, and Modazz will be performing this dance in the SCC dance performance in December. The dancers will take class, set light cues, participate in a photo shoot, perform in two performances, and be part of a question and answer session with the audience at the conclusion of each performance. Congratulations to Modazz and Ms. Kathie Buren, their director! See Modazz in action at the “Beautiful Madness” concert on November 21st.
PCA TRIPLE-IMPACT FINALIST
Congratulations to Luke Bass, CHS senior and baseball player, for being named a PCA Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Finalist! A Triple-Impact Competitor is an athlete who works to improve oneself, teammates, and the game as a whole. Luke has a 4.8 cumulative GPA, is part of the IB program, and is a leader on campus and on the baseball field. Congrats and good luck, Luke!
HBCU FAIR
On September 25, students attended this year’s HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Fair at Phoenix College. Students met with reps from over 20 colleges and universities and attended workshops to guide them through the application process.
WOLF WELCOME
Welcome to Ms. Lorena Diaz, CHS Social Worker. Ms. Diaz has 20 years’ experience in social work and will support students individually and through small groups. She looks forward to counseling Spanish-speaking families and connecting students and families with needed resources. Additionally, students requesting volunteer work and/or employment opportunities are encouraged to visit her in the counseling office. Ms. Diaz can also be reached at 480-812-7826.
Last Week's Wins
- Football def. Basha (V 49-0, JV 48-7, F 49-7)
- Girls F Volleyball def. Perry 2-1
- Girls Tennis def. Highland 5-4
THIS WEEK’S home EVENts
- Mon, Oct 21st: Boys Tennis vs Desert Mountain @ 3:30 pm
- Tues, Oct 22nd: Swim vs Brophy/Xavier @ 4 pm; Girls Volleyball vs Basha: F @ 4 pm, JV @ 5 pm, V @ 6 pm
- Wed, Oct. 23: Senior Class Meeting during 3rd hour in the CCA
- Thurs, Oct 24th: Girls Tennis vs Hamilton @ 3:30 pm; Swim vs Perry @ 4pm
- Sat, Oct. 26: Haunted House from 7:00-10:30pm in the CTE Bldg.
- Yearbook Club Photos will be taken this week. Watch for info from your sponsors re: date and time.
WOLF PACK MARCHING BAND
This is a busy week for the Wolf Pack Marching Band! This Thursday all CUSD bands will perform in exhibition at Basha HS starting at 5pm. CHS is scheduled to take the field at 6:00. On Saturday, the band will compete at 6:45pm in the ABODA festival at Gilbert HS. Come out and support CHS’s awesome musicians throughout competition season!
boys basketball tryouts
Boys Basketball tryouts begin on November 4th. Please see the information below for further details:
Monday 11/4:
Freshman 3:00-4:30 PM (Payne Gym)
JV/Varsity 4:30-6:30 (Payne Gym)
Tuesday 11/5:
Freshman 3:00-4:30 PM (Payne Gym)
JV/Varsity 4:30-6:30 (Payne Gym)
Wednesday 11/6:
Freshman 3:00-4:30 PM (Payne Gym)
JV/Varsity 4:30-6:30 (Payne Gym)
Thursday 11/7:
Freshman 3:00-4:30 PM (Payne Gym)
JV/Varsity 4:30-6:30 (Payne Gym)
Friday 11/8:
Freshman 3:00-4:30 PM (Payne Gym)
JV/Varsity 4:30-6:30 (Payne Gym)
***PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENT ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRYOUT UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PAPERWORK THROUGH REGISTER MY ATHLETE. TRYOUTS ARE 5 DAYS IN LENGTH, SO IT IS IMPERATIVE TO BE A PARTICIPANT FOR ALL 5 DAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THE TEAM***
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Rother at JonathanRother@gmail.com or Coach Darr at Darr.Kyle@cusd80.com. We look forward to seeing you on November 4th.
***The tryout schedule is subject to change depending on the volleyball schedule***
Further information can be found on the Chandler Basketball website!
haunted house
NEWS FROM THE IB OFFICE
IB Booster Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at 7 PM in the Jones Student Union.
You are cordially invited to attend our next IB Booster meeting. Mrs. Kemp who teaches IB will be introducing and showing CHS’s Wellness Room.
The Business meeting will include recognition of the 17 scholarship winners, wrapping up the Harkins fundraiser, and planning for semester 2 events.
ACT Practice Test - Saturday, October 26, 2019 in CHS’s cafeteria from 8 AM - Noon
Students interested in taking an ACT Practice test need to sign up with Mrs. Mello in the IB Office. Costs: $10/Person.
IB Shadow Days
We welcome current 8th grade students to visit Chandler High School during our Student Shadow Days. 8th grade students will be paired with a 9th grade Student Ambassador who is currently participating in the IB Middle Years Program at CHS. We offer shadow opportunities six times between November 16, 2019 and February 4, 2020. Space is limited, so sign up now.
INTERESTED IN BEING A STUDENT CSO?
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
CAREER CENTER NEWS
Need help filling out the FAF$A? Come to our FAF$A Lab on November 7th from 5-7pm in the JSU. We will have volunteers on standby to assist you with completing this important financial aid application.
COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
Interested in attending a college presentation? Sign up in the CHS College and Career Center!
*University of Richmond (Virginia) 10/21 @ 9am*
*Hastings College (Hastings, NE) 10/21 @ 10am *
*Whittier College 10/22 @ 9:00am *
*Grand Canyon University 10/22 @ 9:45am *
*Chaminade University of Honolulu 10/22 @ 11:00am *
*Chandler Gilbert Community College 10/23 @ 8am*
*Spelman College 10/23 @ 9:30am *
*Colorado State University-Pueblo 10/23 @ 10:00am *
*Whitworth University (Spokane, WA) 10/24 @ 8:30am *
IB DINE OUT FUNDRAISER
CHS IB is hosting a dine out October 22nd, from 1-8 p.m. at the IHOP on Arizona Avenue. If eating out, please consider IHOP this Tuesday, 10/22. More information is available at the group raise website. Thank you for your support!
CHOIR FUNDRAISER
CLASS OF 2020 IMPORTANT GRAD INFO
PARENTS & SENIORS: It’s already that time of year to start thinking about graduation and preparing for the special day which is scheduled on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 8:00pm! Jostens, our graduation vendor, will be here on October 23rd during 3rd hour starting at 9:45am for an important mandatory senior class meeting in the CCA. Students will receive information packets along with important dates and details for ordering their announcements, caps & gowns and other graduation memorabilia. Orders will be accepted online at www.jostens.com, by calling 1-800-JOSTENS, or at Chandler High School during lunches in the on October 30th and 31st.
PARENTS: Jostens will also be hosting a special Parent Information Night for you to place orders and ask any questions you may have regarding graduation orders. They will be at Chandler High School on Wednesday, October 30th at 5pm – 7pm in the cafeteria. Mark your calendar for this special evening!
THANKSGIVING AND TOY REGISTRATION - DEADLINE NOV. 1
PARENT EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
CUSD BOND FACT SHEET
Help support CHS’s Positive Referral program by helping us win $400 to $3,000! All you have to do is shop, dine or watch a movie at Chandler Fashion Center from Aug. 1-Feb. 29, and Chandler High will earn money toward recognizing students who exhibit great character.
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