CAVALIER
CONNECTION
Volume 12, Issue 19
December 19, 2016
COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Cavalier Code
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We are here! Please remember that the 1st
day back is Tuesday, January 3, 2017. All students will report directly to homeroom (will be
posted throughout the school). We will hand
out a spring schedule. We should not be there
more than about 15 minutes and then go on to
1st period.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday season and
which you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.
Mark
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Commitment
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Pride
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Honor
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Success
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Attitude
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Character
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Perseverance
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Integrity
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Respect
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Responsibility
UPCOMING
EVENTS
School Resumes
January 3rd
PTO Meeting
Les Miserables: High School Edition
Performances: January 19th, 20th, 21st at
7pm and January 21st at 2pm
Tickets: $12
More information on the Fine Arts page
January 10th at 9am
LGI 2
School Holiday
January 16th
INCOMING 9TH
UPPERCLASSMAN
GRADERS
10TH-12TH
CLASS OF 2021
Parent
Parent
Information Night
Information Night
January 30th
February 2nd
7pm - Auditorium
7pm - Auditorium
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
College Board School Code
447642
Family Connection website:
https://connection.naviance.com/
family-connection/auth/login/?
hsid=cphs
Progress Report Dates
1st 9-weeks: 9/14, 10/5
2nd 9-weeks: 11/9, 12/7
3rd 9-weeks: 2/1, 2/22
4th 9-weeks: 4/12, 5/3, 5/24
Report Card Dates
1st 9-weeks: 10/21 PAC/
student
2nd 9-weeks: 1/6 PAC/
student
3rd 9-weeks: 3/24 PAC/
student
4th 9-weeks: 6/9 (Mailed )
Cavalier Tutoring
(2:45-3:45)
Math – Teacher website
Science – Teacher website
Exam Schedule
Fall Exams: 12/13-12/16
Spring Exams: 5/26-6/1
Seniors Spring: 5/23-5/26
PTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 10 at
9am in the LGI 2.
Please check in at the front office.
ARMSTRONG MENTORS NEEDED:
CP Parents,
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the College Park school community? If so, mentoring an Armstrong
Elementary student might be just what you’re looking for!
Consistent, and purposeful relationship with their mentee by providing
acceptance, support, guidance, and assistance to promote student success. Mentors are needed for the 2016-2017 school year! Mentoring at
Armstrong Elementary takes place during the students’ lunch/recess period, so it requires as little as an hour a month. Please consider joining
this truly wonderful program! For more information please contact Ann
Young at [email protected]
Senior Information
Senior Parent Info Night: 9/1
Senior Lighting: 9/8
Mandatory Senior Mtg. w/
Dr. Murrell: 4/21
Prom: 5/19
Honor Graduate Breakfast:
5/16
Senior Awards Night: 5/18
Senior Picnic: 6/1
Graduation Practice: 6/1
Graduation: 6/1
PTO GradNight: 6/1
STAAR Testing Schedule
12/5-12/9, 3/28-3/30
EOC Testing Window
5/1-5/5
AP Testing Dates
5/1-5/12
SAT Test Dates
10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/22, 3/11, 5/6,
6/3
Brown Bag Luncheon
The Woodlands College Park PTO will be hosting an
informational Brown Bag Luncheon, on Wednesday,
January 18 from 11:30-1:00 pm at The Woodlands College Park High School in LGI-1. We are pleased to
welcome parents, family and community members to
hear our guest speaker.
Drinks and desserts will be provided. Upon arrival to TWCP, please stop
at the front desk to sign in. If you have any questions, please contact AnnMarie Gore, VP Programs, at 843-333-9955 or via email at
[email protected].
We look forward to seeing all of you!
ACT Test Dates
9/10, 10/22, 12/10, 2/11, 4/8, 6/10
PSAT
10/19 during school
Late arrival for Seniors 10:45 am
PTO Meetings
9:00 a.m. LGI 2
9/13, 10/10, 11/8, 12/5, 1/10, 2/14,
3/7, 4/11, 5/23
PTO “Parent’s Night Out”
Fundraiser
March 5, 2017 at Dosey Doe’s
on 1488 4pm-8pm
PTO Brown Bag Lunches
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT –PTO ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
@ 11:30 am - LGI
March 5, 2017 at Dosey Doe’s on 1488 from 4pm8pm
Pep Rally Dates
Stay Connected: Your College Park HS PTO is a vital part of the school.
Whether we are assisting with student or parent programs, helping teachers
and staff members or working to beautify and enhance school grounds, we are
working to support our students and our school. TWCP is proud to say we
have one of the largest CISD Memberships and we would like to continue that
tradition in 2016-2017.
10/26, 11/30, 1/18, 3/8
8/26, 9/15, 10/12(Homecoming
Parade), 10/30, 11/4
Spring Pep Rally: 1/20, TBA
Important Dates
8/29- Open House 6pm
9/1 -Sr. Parent Info Night 7pm
9/8- Senior Lighting Ceremony
7pm Auditorium
9/19 -9th and 10th Grade Parent
9/26 -Financial Aid Night
Information Night 7pm
GRADNIGHT:
Senior Class Lock-In June 1st-2nd. Register before Jan. 1 when the fee
increases from $40 to $50. Registration forms can be found
at cpgradnight.org
SONIC NIGHT:
Sonic spirit nights will be every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4-8 p.m. Our next one
will be
January 11th. Please eat at Sonic on Hwy. 242
and look for our seniors to donate tips, buy
coupon cards benefiting CP Grad Night, and
new, starting this month put your receipt in the CP Grad Night bucket,
for us to receive 10% of purchases. If you are a senior and would like to
volunteer to help with a Spirit Night and earn extra raffle tickets for
prizes at Grad Night, please email [email protected]
10/3- 11th Grade Parent
Information Night
1/30-Incoming 9th graders
Parent Info Night 7pm
2/16 -PTO “Eyes Wide Open”
7pm Auditorium
2/2 -Upperclassman Parent
Info Night 7pm
2/9- “Everything Under the
Sun” Information Night
Class Fair 5:30/Advance
Class Information 7PM
TBA -2gether for 2morrow
6:30 pm @TWCP4/18 –
4/18- NHS Induction Ceremony
6pm Auditorium
4/21-Sr. Meeting w/ Dr. Murrell
CP Friends and Family:
Looking for a way to contribute to CP Grad Night (formerly known as Operation Graduation) to keep our seniors safe the night of graduation while they
have a great time?
The committee is ready to make some extra fun plans for this event that will
only be possible with support from our parents from all grade levels. Any monetary donation will be appreciated and listed in the graduation program insert, but if you sponsor any of the specific events mentioned below, you will also have your name on signage at Grad Night held at Main Event June 1-2. Make
your choice soon before the spots fill up!
5/16 -Honor Graduate
Breakfast at Woodlands
Church 8am
(Invitation Only)
5/18 -Senior Awards
5/19 -PROM
TBA-Panoramic Picture
6/1- Graduation Practice
6/1- Senior Picnic
6/1 - Graduation 7:30 pm
Candy Bar Sponsor $100
2 spots available
Mr. Jeopardy Sponsor $100
2 spots available
Money Machine Sponsor $100
Unlimited spots available
Photographer Sponsor $100
2 spots available
Tatoo Artist Sponsor $100
2 spots available
9/5, 11/21-25, 12/19-1/2, 1/16,
2/20, 3/13-17, 4/14, 5/29
Volunteer Food Sponsor $100
2 spots available
Online Information
Prize Sponsor $100
Unlimited spots available
Casino Table Sponsor $200
16 spots available
AST
Campus Life
Cavalier Connection
Child Nutrition
CISD Calendar
CISD Website
Faculty/Staff
Parent Access Center
Parent Resources
TWCP Website
Weather
What Bus Do I Ride?
Webstore
Please fill out the attached sponsorship form and drop off with your donation at
the front office as soon as possible. Donations are tax deductible (Tax ID #800812007); under IRS 501C(3). You will receive a receipt from The Woodlands
College Park Grad Night for your contribution. Gift cards of any amount to be
used as prizes for the seniors can also be dropped off at the front office.
Thank you for supporting this very worthwhile event.
CP Grad Night Committee and the Class of 2017
END OF THE YEAR DONATIONS:
Looking to make a year-end donation? Please consider contributing to CP
Grad Night (formerly known as Operation Graduation) to keep our seniors
and community safe the night of graduation.
The committee is ready to make some extra fun plans for this event that will
only be possible with support from our parents from all grade levels. The lock
-in event costs almost $40,000. Any monetary donation will be appreciated and listed in the graduation program insert, but if you are a family sponsor
of $100 or more, you will also have your name on signage at Grad Night held
at Main Event June 1-2.
Fill out the attached form and either mail it to the address listed or drop donations at the front office.
http://nebula.wsimg.com/dc261002f7fe32988f4c0ac6f4e01d2d?
AccessKeyId=9539F17298F65261D038&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
For more information, go to the "Donate" tab at cpgradnight.org
Thank you for considering a donation to this very worthwhile event.
CP Grad Night Committee & the Class of 2017
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Early Release Days
10/14 and 12/16 at 11:30 am
School Holidays (Students)
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Mark A. Murrell
Principal
Dr. Susan Caffrey
Academy Headmaster
Mr. David Perkins
Associate Principal of
Administrative Services
Dr. Susan Hersperger
Associate Principal
Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Brian Lee
Associate Principal
Curriculum and Instruction
9th Grade
Assistant Principals
Ashley Wallace
A-Cor
Melanie McCarthy
Cos-Hem
Mitch Marriott
Hen-Mik
Assistant Principals
TUTORING RESOURCES:
A common question counselors are asked is, “Do you have any tutoring resources?” Here at CP
we have many opportunities for students to participate in tutoring. To start, each teacher offers tutoring either before school or after school. There are also departmental tutoring sessions
if your child is unable to attend tutoring with his/her teacher. The math lab is open Monday
and Thursday afternoons and is another resource for students struggling in math. If you are
seeking tutoring outside of school, you can find a community tutoring list on the CP Counselor
Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4 in the College and Career Center.
In that five week time period, 87 students have attended, some
of which have attended multiple times. Please continue to
encourage your students to take advantage of this valuable
program.
COLLEGE AND CAREER:
Want to get a jump start on one of the most challenging
things in the college application process?? Start a resumenow! Colleges require that students list everything-clubs,
organizational involvement, community service, religious
organization volunteering, co-curricular involvement,
scouting, work, internships, job shadowing pretty much
anything not related to being in class when they apply to college their senior
year. In fact, they expect students to estimate (not exact, but simply an estimate) how many hours per week and weeks per year they participate in all
their activities. All honors and awards in any of these areas will need to be
listed as well. This can be super daunting for students, so the sooner they start
a resume, the better!
January 30th Incoming 9th
grade Parent Information Night
February 2nd Upperclassman
Parent Information Night
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Danny Johnson
Mil-Sca
Clint Holden
Scb-Z
Counselors
Jessica Beckham
Lead Counselor
Debra Creel
College and Career
Mary Edgerly -9th Grade
A-K
Vicky Woods-Hinkle 9th Grade
L-Z
Cindy Doud
A-Ch
Junette Mihelich
Ci-Gom
Tiffani Jaqua
Gon-Lav
Chiante Deal
Law-Pal
Leslie Cronin
Pam-SK
Shannon Andersen
Sl-Z
LUNCH DROP-OFF POLICY:
Safety is the upmost importance
for our students. We just wanted
to make you aware that we are
putting more enforcement on our
lunch policy that has been in place
to help with the safety aspects
during our lunch periods. For the
safety of our students, all lunches
brought in to school for your student will need to be signed in at
the front office. Lunches will be
taken to the AP office for the students to pick-up. Our students
know that the AP office is the location to pick up items. Thank you
for your help and cooperation.
You can also find us on
Facebook and Twitter
The Conroe Independent School District does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, or age in its
programs and activities and provides equal
access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following persons have been
designated to handle inquiries regarding these
non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe,
Texas 77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section
504/ADA Coordinator,
3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304;
(936) 709-7670
HOSA:
On Saturday, December 10, HOSA
cleaned our adopted path in the
Woodlands. We collected 4 bags of
recyclables and 2 bags of trash.
DECA:
College Park DECA is 150+ members strong! We are
gearing up for competition season - District
competition is Jan 14th at Klein high School, State
competition is Feb 23-25 in San Antonio, and
International competition is April 26-29 in
California. If you would like to judge at any of these
events, please contact Julie Lowe
[email protected].
College Park DECA would like to thank InterLab
Supply in Spring for being a Platinum sponsor!
Their generous support will help with the student
competition. If you would like to be a sponsor,
please visit http://twcpdeca.com/ and go to About
us.
On Friday, January 27, HOSA is
sponsoring a special blood drive for
CP student, Madison Perez, currently battling leukemia.
HOSA Competition Results:
Following online testing, the
following students are eligible
to advance:
Going directly to State HOSA competition:
Allison McKee 2nd place in Pathophysiology
Jessica Chen 3rd place in Pharmacology
Going on to the second round of Area VI
competition:
Joseph Magalee in Clinical Nursing
Laura Reyes in Biomedical Laboratory Science
For more Club News and information,
visit our website:
Best Buddies
Fall Dance
Calendar of Events for
2016-2017
Jan 17 - Booster Club Meeting 7 pm, JROTC Classroom
Mar 4 - Bingo Night, more details to come
May 13 - Year End Ball, TWCP Commons, more details
to come
President and Vice-President for 2017-2018
Please let Heather Wells know if you or anyone you
know is interested in serving as President or VicePresident of the Booster Club next year. She can let you
know more about what the role entails to help you
make a decision. Official voting will take place later in
the year.
Future Social Functions...more info to come!
Spring Car Wash
Summer Trips
Other Information
Company T-shirts still available - $20
Yard signs still available - $15
See JROTC website for more!
http://www.twcpjrotc.com/
We are also on Facebook! Search "TWCP JROTC Booster Club" It's a closed group, which means you will have
to be approved upon requesting to join. If you would
like to be added to receive JROTC Booster Club emails
and newsletters, please contact Heather Wells at
[email protected].
TWCP- DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES:
Last chance to sign up for the last driver
education class of the fall on the
TWCPHS campus. The class is scheduled to start on Nov. 7th and you could
have all your class and lab instruction
completed before Christmas Break. So
don’t miss out get signed up at
www.esc6.net click on driver education
block and locate course #240803 for
registration. The cost for course is $405.00 and for more information contact: (936) 435-8321 or (936) 435-8320.
VERIFICATION OF ENROLLEMENT (VOE)
INFORMATION:
VOE sign up is automated through the iPad system in the AP
(Assistant Principal’s office) and there is usually a 1 day processing period. A new VOE will be required at each visit to
the DPS. Students must visit the AP office and sign up on
the iPad, then return the next day with a photo ID to pick up
the VOE. A VOE cannot usually be processed less that one
work day.
CAVALIER EXPRESS
The school store has shirt sizes ranging
from XS-3XL. In addition to these, we
have several other designs, and other
school merchandise. Come by and see us!
New shirts now available:
$24
$20
$15
$20
$15
$75 for the yearbook. You may purchase online at: www.balfour.com or on
the school web store.
PRICE INCREASES TO $85 AT THE END OF JANUARY
Checks may be dropped off at the front office in an envelope marked
"Yearbook" or brought to room 3112. In the memo section, please print put
your student's name. Checks must include driver's license and birthdate.
Please bring any cash sale to room 3112.
Follow yearbook on twitter@twcpyearbook and "like" TWCP yearbook page on Facebook for updates and
sneak peaks of the 2016-2017 yearbook
Business ads in the newspaper and yearbook Why should your business buy ad space in the newspaper or
yearbook? Think it’s just charity? Think again!
**Newspapers are distributed free to 2,967 students and over 200 faculty members.
**The newspaper is also available online to parents.
**Your ad in the newspaper will be seen by the entire student body 1200+ yearbooks are purchased that
are seen not only by the student, but by the parents. That is approximately 3600 people that will see
your ad— not just a select audience.
**We will design your ad for free and send it to you for prior approval.
**Our ads are the cheapest way to reach a target audience of students and parents.
**If you would like students featured in your ad, we will shoot the photo for you free.
Buying an ad is sound business. (And let’s face it, supporting the school doesn’t hurt either!)
Senior Dues now $110. Senior class dues are for all
the activities throughout the school year; these can be
paid in the finance office or online through the Webstore. Please see Mr. Johnson or Mrs. Wallace when
the school year begins for more information, or if you
are having difficulty paying senior dues. Senior dues
will increase after the Winter break to $120.
Senior Dues Cover:
*Senior T-Shirt (Spring)
*Prom Ticket (Sr. Only)
*Senior Picnic
Senior Dues do NOT Cover:
*Cap, Gown or Graduation Announcements
*Prom Date Ticket
*Homecoming Ticket
*Panoramic Picture
*Prom Pictures
*GradNight ‘17
Please note:
*Senior Dues are optional. Seniors do not have to pay any
dues to graduate.
*Seniors who graduate early may still pay dues and participate in all activities. An early graduate cannot go as a date to
prom. They are considered seniors and must pay dues.
*Any senior attending prom MUST pay dues.
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Presentation to Seniors for Graduation
Items: (Announcements, Caps/Gowns and
other Senior Items) on January 26th. Packets
will be sent home that day with your student.
You can order online at
www.mygradaccount.com or they will be on
campus January 31 and February 1 during
lunches only.
The Woodlands College Park Fine Arts Department Proudly Presents Les Miserables
Directed By Valerie Roberts Labonski.
This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf
of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but
the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean nearly impossible, consequently pursues him. Only
years later, after Valjean proves his character during a bloody uprising, and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.
Come and watch an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit, that has
become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history!
"Come and hear the people sing!"
The cast features Collin Tucker as Jean Valjean, Alan Boudreaux as Inspector Javert, Winter Bourdier as
Fantine, Syd Daw as Cosette, Adithya Chunangad as Marius, as well as Miles Travis, Micah Gonzales, Arden Parker, Kyle Clevenger, Marcelo Guzman, Joshua Gordon, Sid Parker, Zach Bricken, Donavan deHoog,
Cameron Coe, Daniel Balledos, Elijah Holland, Deavon Jenkins, Erik Castrellon, Cameron Purcell, Jackson
Hicks, Spencer Johnson, Yonni Garcia, Dominic Beck, Tyler Fortenberry, Sara Wintner, Aubrey Hyder, Zoe
Clark, Brynn Stevens, Johanna Unger, Hayden Odom, Mary Hurstell, Dani Rodriquez, McKenna Preston, Naomi Hardwick, Lily Taylor, Hannah Will, McKenna Hartlein, Kendahl Smith, Christina Bechtel, Nicole Varughese, Kileigh Kyle, Taylor Parsley, Faith Chabert, Sarah Schneider, Amanda Barter, Grace Munger, Alex
Olesky, Mason Simpson, Dana Cadey, Cassie Atobajeun, Madison Skinner, Shaelin Walker, Stephanie Quezada, Catherine Burr, Myranda Johnson, Miranda Marquez, Maya Gordon, Nikki Zimmermann, Giulia Bonora,
Aerin Crew, Riley Glaesmann, Megan Reynolds, Madisen Roberts, Valeria Flores Martinez, Gaby Fuentes,
Taylor Jeffers, Hannah Knudsen, Emory Braun, Mason Odom, Levi Herrin, Ian Krayer and Mac Love.
Les Miserables School Edition. Performed entirely by students. A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg.
Performances:
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 20, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are general admission and are on sale now! Ticket prices are $13.00 online or $15.00 (cash or check
only) at the door. To purchase tickets, visit https://twcp-les-miserables-highschoolmusical.eventbrite.com or call 936-709-3135.
Our new homepage for orchestra is www.cporchestra.com You can also like us on Facebook at Cavalier Orchestra! ALL students need to maintain current contact information
in CHARMS - www.charmsoffice.com
User name is collegeparkhsorch. Password is your student ID number.
Upcoming Events:
January 7th—Area Auditions
January 19th, 20th and 21st –Musical: Les Miserables
Parent Volunteers. Each year we request volunteers to help in food service (pick up,
delivery or serving), chaperoning (in school and away), or with special functions
(military salute, banquet). If you are interested in volunteering, any amount of time
will be greatly appreciated. All volunteers must fill out the CISD required Volunteer
Application Form. Follow the link https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/. Once ap-
August: Osage County
Auditions: January 30th and 31st
Performances: March 8th, 9th and 21st
Contest Performances– (District) March 10th and (Bi-District) March 23rd
Lady Cavalier Basketball
Lady Cavalier Soccer
Dec 16
TWCP vs Seven Lakes
7pm
Dec. 30
TWCP vs Klein Collins
Dec 31
TWCP @ Klein Oak
1pm
Jan 2
TWCP @ Brandeis @TWHS TBD
Jan 6
TWCP vs. THWS
7pm
Jan 5-7
Tournament @ TWHS
Jan 10
TWCP @ Conroe
7pm
Jan 13
TWCP vs Lufkin
7pm
Jan 12-14
Tournament @ Bear Cave Classic
Cavalier Soccer
Cavalier Basketball
Dec 20
2pm
TWCP vs LaMarque
3pm
Jan 3
TWCP vs Brazosport
7:30 pm
Jan 7
TWCP vs. Silsbee
7pm
Jan 13
TWCP @ Lufkin
7 pm
Jan 17
TWCP vs Montgomery
7pm
Jan 5-7
Klein Showcase
2pm
Jan 12-14
TWCP vs College Station 7:30 pm
Jan 17
TWCP vs Atascocita
Jan 19-21
Lufkin Panther Showcase
7:30 pm