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Pictured very top:
Several of our "SAFE Ambassadors" by their table display during last week's Curriculum Fair (please see Fair highlights below).
* SAFE = Student Assistance and Family Empowerment program.
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Please be sure to save time for one of the early October performances of "To Kill A Mockingbird" by our talented Drama Club thespians. A modern classic, it opens on October 4th at 7 PM.
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This link (click button above) makes it easier for items at CCHS to be found and paid for like magic! No accounts to set up; purchases work like a guest. Very quick & easy for our families.
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Orlando, FL 32824
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Cypress Creek High School
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It is hard to believe, but here on this last official day of summer (tomorrow is the Autumnal Equinox) we already conclude our sixth week of the 2018-2019 school year. Moreover, it is time to distribute student Progress Reports for the first quarter. If you have a student attending CCHS, please make sure to review their results as soon as possible.
This has been a very busy month so far across the campus and the pace will not slow as we turn into the last full week of September. Please take particular note of next Wednesday's Financial Aid Night bearing in mind that this special evening is open to all students and their families regardless of grade level. The event is well timed prior to our 10th Annual College Night in October.
Make it a great Friday and please don't forget about tonight's varsity football game vs. West Orange High School.
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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Sept. 21: First Quarter Progress Reports
Sept. 21: Varsity football at home vs. West Orange, 7 PM
Sept. 22: The first day of fall in the northern hemisphere
Sept. 24:
MIT information session in the PAC, 7PM
Sept. 26: Financial Aid Night in the PAC, 6 PM
Oct. 4-6: CCHS Theatre's production of "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Oct. 15: Deadline for submission of student essays for Gov. Scott's Hispanic Heritage award (4-year scholarship award)
Oct. 17: CCHS 10th Annual College Night
Valencia Dual Enrollment (VCDE)
Valencia is offering assistance as part of the application process -
NEW for Spring 2019:
- Sept. 26: DE Application Workshop (East) - Register
- Sept. 27: DE Application Workshop (Osceola) - Register
- Oct. 8: Application Closes
During the application workshop, Valencia will provide general information about the
Dual Enrollment program and will assist with completing the student portion of the DE online application.
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English 4 with Ms. Simon
Ms. Simon's English 4 class engaged in a deep class discussion of literature on Monday of this week.
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2018-2019 Teacher and Support Person of the Year
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Ms. Cameron (Math Dept.) and Ms. Cruz (School Secretary)
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cameron, and to our Support Person of the Year, Ms. Cruz! Cypress Creek is honored to have you both as part of "La Familia" and proud of the dedication you show to our students, teachers, staff, and parents every day. #GoBears
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September 26th, 6:00 PM in the PAC
All grade levels are welcome to attend this special evening event! A financial aid representative will be speaking to our guests about the financial aid process including FAFSA, state aid, and scholarship opportunities. (The presentation will be offered in both English and Spanish.)
No registration is required. Please mark the date.
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10th Annual College Night
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Please mark down Wednesday, Oct. 17th and kindly note the incredible variety colleges and other organizations planning to have representatives on campus that evening.
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Curriculum Fair Highlights
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On Thursday, September 13th CCHS held its Annual Curriculum Fair which showcased the many clubs and organizations available to our Bears. Below are a few snapshots from that special Thursday evening.
For those that may not be aware, this school year CCHS offers sixty-eight (68) clubs and organizations for our Bears to choose from. Please click on the
attached spreadsheet for details including club sponsor, club theme, meeting times/dates, etc. You might be surprised at all CCHS has to offer!
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IB Magnet Program
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New Bear Connections
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French Club
"Vive la France"
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NJROTC
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National Honor Society
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Drama Club
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Science Olympiad Team and the Eco Club
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National Merit Semifinalist!
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Sandy Xia, Class of 2019
Congratulations to Senior Sandy Xia on being Cypress Creek High School's first National Merit Semifinalist of the 2018-2019 school year! From the left: Ms. Grammier (guidance counselor), Ms. Nelson (guidance counselor), Sandy Xia, and Principal McHale.
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Crispin Alemnka, Xiomara Montes, and Kiara Velazquez
Thursday of this week was the annual NAF kickoff meeting at Valencia West Campus. The guests included business leaders from the Engineering, Information Technology, Health Services and Hospitality & Tourism industries as well as representatives from the Osceola County School District, the Seminole County School District, and Advisory Board Members.
There were three students invited to speak about their experience during their Summer Internship Program.
All three students were Cypress Creek High School students! These three students participated in paid internships that allow students to boost their confidence and motivation, practice positive work habits, and develop career and post-secondary planning as related to their goals, strengths and skills.
Congratulations to Crispin Alemnka, Xiomara Montes, and Kiara Velazquez on their success and on their presentation skills at the NAF kickoff meeting.
* KUDOS to Mr. Canone and Ms. Kelly for their continuous dedication and efforts to grow our program for the students!
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Source: OCPS Daily Absence Bulletin. Includes excused and unexcused absences as both represent lost instructional time.
Remember Bears, instructional time is extremely valuable in helping you to move forward this school year. Please make every effort to be in class each day!
~ Dr. McHale
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Our NJROTC unit has recently started to publish a short newsletter which recaps some of their current activities for the community (page 1 of the latest issue is displayed below).
Please click here to view the current NJROTC newsletter.
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THIS SATURDAY: "Expectation Graduation!"
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Do you know someone who dropped out of high school?
On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 from 9 a.m. until noon, counselors from OCPS high schools will be on hand at all of our
Orange Technical College locations to help students learn about the options and figure out their best path forward. It's called "Expectation: Graduation!" Maybe a traditional high school isn't the answer? Look into Orange County Virtual School or one of our alternative schools.. more information is at
EG.ocps.net
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Parting Images of the Week . . .
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A quick look back at Spirit Week 2018. Such a fun week filled with Tacky Tourists, Lively Characters, and a Throwback into the Decades of Past! #GoBears
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Friday's Motivational Moment!
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THE RACE AT SUNRISE
Every morning in Africa,
a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run
faster than the fastest lion,
or it will be killed.
Every morning a lion wakes up.
It knows that it must outrun the slowest gazelle,
or it will starve to death.
It doesn't matter whether you are a lion
or a gazelle; when the sun comes up,
you had better be running.
~ African Parable
The lesson for our Bears? Make your time this year count. Focus on your goals. And always remember, time is usually wasted in the same way every day.
Have a nice weekend and good luck to our Bears vs. the West Orange Warriors tonight!
Dr. McHale, Principal
Cypress Creek High School
Friday, September 21, 2018
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