PARENT FACULTY CLUB

Dear CHS Family and Friends:

Spring is almost upon us, and with that comes college acceptance letters, Senior Prom and the inevitable buzz of spring fever all across campus. Many of our kids will be faced with the stress of the CA High School Exit Exam, their first SAT, or STAR testing. Tensions can run high across the campus.

In the high excitement and sometimes the deep disappointment of it all , we as parents need to all take a deep breath and remember that our children are still young and need our adult support and guidance to put these things into perspective. One bad test day or one acceptance or rejection letter does not determine a lifetime, and the world will not end if you go to the Prom with a less than perfect date. It is in these times, when our kids act more like the terrible twos than the adults they are about to become, that they need to be reminded that we love them, and that the good decisions they make day in and day out do more to determine their futures than the events of any one day or the opinion of any one person.

We would like to thank some special PFC volunteers who helped make life flow more smoothly on campus by helping out in the offices whenever they are needed: Elise Feldscher,Arie Gersh, Roberta Goldman, Cindy Goldstein, Marta Kurland and Beth Preece. They answer phones so our office assistants can go to lunch, and take on jobs where extra hands are needed to keep things flowing smoothly for our kids. If you would like to help out, too, please call our wonderful PFC Volunteer Coordinator, Cheryl Kramer, finds helping hands whenever and wherever is needed.

Our next PFC meeting is Monday, March 13 at 9:30 AM in the Lecture Hall. Items on the agenda include next year's PFC Board and our upcoming Texas Hold'em & Bingo Fundraiser on April 21. See you there!

Carolyn Cusick & Joann Melancon, PFC Co-Presidents

Grad Nite - REMINDER.. REMINDER.. REMINDER Hello Senior Students and Parents:

Before you know it, Graduation and Grad Night will be here. Each year our PFC puts on a tremendous grad night evening for our Seniors. The goal of the evening is to have a Safe, Sober and Secure celebration for our grads of 2006. A great amount of planning goes into Grad Night. We need your support to make this year's grad night event a success. Within

the week, each senior family will receive a donation request form to raise money to hold this event. The goal is to raise $10,000. We feel that we can raise this money through a donation drive, rather than having several small fundraisers. All donations of any amount would be appreciated. Donation forms have been already sent out in the mail. Please return them as soon as possible, so that we can achieve our goal of a safe and fun filled evening. Donations will pay for entertainment, grad night senior gifts, security, and all extra surprises.

Thank You....Lisa Moriarity and Deborah Ceizler, PFC Grad Night Chairs

PFC Meetings – Monday, March 13 at 9:30 AM, and Monday, April 3 at 9:30 AM in the Lecture hall.

PFC Spring Fundraiser - The 2006 Calabasas High PFC Texas Hold ‘Em tournament and bingo fundraiser will be held Friday, April 21, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Calabasas Agoura Community Center. Join us for an evening of fun and “Help us help our Students!” For ticket information click on this link: Texas Hold Em Fundraiser 03-06

Dear CHS parents and students:

At this time, you are trying to decide what courses to take next year. My department would like to take this opportunity to get some information out. Included are two items. One is a math paths flowchart, click on this link to view: Math Paths Flow Chart 03-06. The other is the letter handed out to all Algebra 2 students called "What to do After Algebra 2", click on this link to view: What to Do After Algebra II 03-06. We have a lot of excellent options and I hope this information will be helpful.

Second semester will be very busy. We will have STAR and AP testing as well as getting a huge start on our WASC accreditation. State tests like STAR are becoming more and more important. Teachers are working hard to get everything done and help students be successful. We remind parents to encourage students to use their support time well when it starts again in March. If you have any questions, please email me at midiri@lvusd.org or call me at 222-7177, X768.

Thank you,

Robin Midiri, Math Dept. Chairperson

New for next year,Mr. Kohen will be teaching two new UC/College Prep approved classes at CHS: a music appreciation class and an all strings orchestra class. Course information follows.

MUSIC APPRECIATION-Music appreciation is a course that is open to all interested students. It is designed to give students a broad understanding of music as a functional art and how it functions in western and non-western societies. Students explore the history of music in America and other cultures including the popular styles of today, study the fundamentals of musical communication and literacy, and perform, compose and improvise music. Listening is an integral part of the course and emphasis is placed on critical analyses of a variety of musical examples.

ORCHESTRA-Calabasas High School will be offering Orchestra as a course for credit for the 2006-07 school year. Students who study violin, viola, cello or bass are encouraged to register for the class, as are others who play string instruments (like classical guitar, piano, harp). This is not a beginning string instruction class and consent of the instructor is required. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of their instrument and reading music. Students will have the opportunity to study and perform orchestral music, perform in chamber groups (string quartet, piano trio, pit band, etc.) and participate in the varied and rich musical life of CHS.

COLLEGE AND CAREER

For important College and Career information, visit our CHS Webpage by going to: www.calabasashigh.com, then click on the link: College & Career Center.

ACTIVITIES

From the desk of Assistant Principal Sherry Bronow…

Happy March. Our Partnership Delegation from our sister school Gymnasia Herzalia will arrive on March 2nd and spend 10 days with us. Calabasas High School and Union Hebrew High School will host 23 students and 2 teachers from Tel Aviv. The cultural exchange is always wonderful and new friendships are formed. This delegation is our 5th to come to Calabasas High School. The Partnership Club organizes and oversees the exchange. New students to the club are always welcome. The Partnership Club meets every Monday in Mrs. Harris’s room H214.

March 4th is our annual Vice Versa Dance from 7 - 11:30 p.m. The theme of the dance is Miami Vice. The gym will be transformed into a tropical paradise. Tickets are currently on sale. Students should bring a school I.D. with them, and nothing of value into the gym.

March 6th is our 8th Grade Student Visitation, as well as our 8th Grade Parent Orientation. 8th grade students from A.C. Stelle and A.E. Wright will visit CHS from 10-11:30 a.m. during the day. They will see presentations by the cheerleaders, jazz band, and theater students, as well as hear important information about academics and extra-curricular activities. Our Peer Counselors and ASBers will give the 8th graders a tour of the school. In the evening from 7-8:30 p.m., parents will enjoy a similar presentation.

The Music Carnival is March 17, 18, and 19th at Calabasas High School. It is great fun for kids and adults alike. The Community is invited to attend. Music students sell pre-sale tickets, and tickets are also on sale at the Carnival.

The 10th grade Exit Exam will be administered on March 21st and 22nd. Be sure your student has a good breakfast in the morning. During Support on Wednesday, March 29th, our current 11th graders will attend a mandatory assembly entitled “Making Your College Search Count.” 11th grade parents are also invited to attend the assembly.

March 27th is Open House. Save the date. Parents and students are invited to visit classrooms, view exhibitions, and see student presentations.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY

February Events - Club Rush Week happened Feb 6th-10 th. Multicultural/Clubs Commissioner Sydney Adams organized another Club Rush Week for the second semester of school. Club presidents and members were able to promote their club again for the upcoming semester to students during lunch time. Senior Fiesta Night was Feb 15 th. Senior Officers Michelle Isaacs, Zach Goldstein, and Dylan Wolff had their annual Senior Fiesta Night in the theater from 6-9 pm. School bands played through the night while ASB members served delicious Latin food to the student body. During Pep Rally/ Spirit Week Feb 21th-24, Pep Commissioners Nicole Sapiro and Bryan Weiser had their 3 rd Pep Rally on February 24 th. The theme for this rally was “Techno Pep Rally.” Dance II performers organized a dance to techno music. The spirit week consisted of Tuesday being Pajama Day, Wednesday was Pink Day, Thursday was Camouflage Day, and Friday was pep rally class colors day. There were many entertaining nutrition competitions that students participated in.

March Events – The Vice Versa Dance will be held on March 4 th. The Entertainment Commissioners Christina Rackohn and Andrea Weisz are planning their second school dance. Tickets went on sale February 13 th; for the first week the ticket prices were $30 with ASB and $35 without. The next two weeks the tickets jumped to $45 with ASB and $50 without. This year’s vice versa dance is themed “Miami Vice.” ASB is collaborating with Wow (entertainment company) to hold an amazing dance. Tikka Grill will be catering and there will be a chocolate fountain with strawberries and marshmallows for students to enjoy. The dance is from 8pm-Midnight. The Ways and Means Commissioner Sarah Hass is having another blood drive on March 15 th. Students who are 17 years or older and weigh at least 110 lbs are permitted to donate. The blood drive will be held in the theater from 8 am-1:30 pm. Parents are more than welcome to donate and will have first priority in donating. We encourage everyone to donate blood on March 15 th because one pint of blood can save up to three lives. ASB is also happy to take parent volunteers to help at the blood drive. Please contact Elizabeth Lee at (818) 222-5730 for more information. The Sports Commissioners Brian Frankel and Samantha Marter are organizing Powder Puff which will be on campus during lunch on March 17 th. The senior girls and junior girls will be playing in a light hearted yet competitive game of touch football. ASB Vice President Elizabeth Lee will be having an ASB Election informational meeting on March 22 nd during lunch in room B-4. Any Students who are interested in running for an ASB Elected position or class officer should attend this meeting.

PARTNERSHIP

For those of you who do not know, Calabasas High School is twinned with the school, The Gymnasia Herzilya, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The program has been ongoing since 2000 and is an amazing success. The Gymnasia Herzilya is a wonderful school and our students have been fortunate to become acquainted with the Gymnasia students as they have traveled here each year. This past winter break some of our students had the opportunity to visit their sister school. It was a wonderful experience for all, exploring the sights of Israel and getting to know the students at the Gymnasia. Calabasas High has a new delegation of Israeli students arriving in March. The Partnership Club meets every Monday at lunch in room H214 with coordinator Patti Harris and is open to all students. Please encourage your student to join us for this very worthwhile project. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to know people their own age from another country. We are still looking for housing opportunities our students and their families to host a student from Israel during their visit.

CITY OF CALABASAS

School Area Traffic Safety – Please click on the following link for information onensuring the safety and well being of all students on the City shuttle and assisting the driver in the safe operation of the school bus vehicle: Instructions While On a City Shuttle 03-06. Fourth of July Parade – Mark your calendars to j oin the Spirit of Calabasas Foundation for a 4 th of July parade. Click on this link for additional information: 4 th of July Parade 03-06 .

MUSIC BOOSTERS

As spring approaches, our students continue to work hard and shine throughout the community. Congratulations to Unstrumental whose recording of “Are You Happy Now” was chosen to be one of 19 songs on the Varsity Vocals Best of High School A Cappella. Unstrumental’s recording was selected out of more than 600 entries!

This semester our students continue to participate in a variety of activities. For the fourth year, Jazz A Band has submitted a recording for consideration to participate in the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York. We will be hosting the LVUSD Band Festival on March 3 and the Choral Festival on March 23. Our Wind Ensemble is preparing for their trip to compete in the Heritage Music Festival of gold to be held in Boston in March. There is a mandatory parent meeting for the Boston students on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:00 PM in the Lecture Hall.Vivace and selected members of Maestoso are practicing for their upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall on April 22. There is a mandatory parent meeting for the New York students on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00 PM in the Lecture Hall.

New for next year,Mr. Kohen will be teaching two new UC/College Prep approved classes at CHS: a music appreciation class and an all strings orchestra class.

Important upcoming dates:

March 1and March 2: Spring Concerts at 7:00 PM

March 21- March 25: The spring musical “Seussical”

March 17, 18, 19: Carnival (Click here for additional information: Music Boosters Carnival 03-06

April 30 at 5:00 PM: A Grand Spring Recital, with Andrew Shulman, Randall Kerber, and Robert Cani. For tickets and information, contact CHSMusicboosters@charter.net. Visit our website at www.chsmusic.com

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THEATER BOOSTERS

CHS Theater is proud to present "Seussical the Musical " from Tuesday March 21 through Saturday Mar. 25th!! The show will be performed at 7pm each evening and there is an additional matinee on Saturday Mar 25th at 2 PM. The actors are accompanied by our very talented CHS Pit Band and the stage has been transformed by our wonderful Tech Crew. Seussical will be a truly entertaining and memorable show at CHS! All ages will enjoy Seussical and tickets can be purchased at the Student Store, or by calling 222-9991.

Our Theater Patrons Donor Wall is up in the Theater and we will be adding more names in time for the opening of Seussical. What a wonderful way to honor a student, family, alumni, and especially a graduating senior! Click here for a patron donor wall form: Theater Boosters Patron Wall Plaque 01-06 . For more information please visit our website at www.chstheater.com SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!!

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

This newsletter will be posted on the Calabasas High School Website at the beginning of each month October through June. You may submit articles for the eNewsletter in a Microsoft Word document format to the eNewsletter Coordinators at nfisherusa@charter.net. Articles are due by the 4 th Tuesday of each month. For the March eNewsletter, which will be posted the first full week in March, the articles are due February 21 st.

LINKS:

If you haven’t already done so, please click on and read each of the following eNews links. You may find important information, may know of someone who can help when needed, or may find the names of those who have donated their time, money or services to assist CHS in one way or another. Support the Coyotes!

Texas Hold Em Fundraiser 03-06

Math Paths Flow Chart 03-06

What to Do After Algebra II 03-06

www.calabahashigh.com .

Instructions While On a City Shuttle 03-06 .

Music Boosters Carnival 03-06

www.chsmusic.com

Theater Boosters Patron Wall 01-06

www.chstheater.com

It Pays to Advertise 2005-06

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