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CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians, We had a smooth start to the 2019-2020 school and it is hard to believe we are halfway through the second marking period. We are in the midst of the holiday season, so we anticipate the students being busy and active amongst our school community. As always, there are many programs and events that help enable students to transition back to school and allow for a productive first semester. Starting with the 9th Grade Kick-Off, Jump Start, Athletic Events, Coffeehouse (First Cup), Marching Band Performances, our Fall Music Event (which showcases our talented musicians / singers), and Homecoming (over 1,000 students attended). Along with the many events that help with transition, we as an administrative staff meet with each class at CHS to review expectations and highlight ways to build a positive school culture/climate. The school seal has been slowly re-introduced at CHS, which incorporates our motto “Be Just and Fear Not”. With the re-introduction of the seal, we have also incorporated core values, and have asked all students to embrace and use as guiding principles with their academics and personal lives. The core values are part of bulletin boards and other displays around the high school complex. Community --- Honor --- Service As the school year progresses, we will do our best to keep you informed about school-related activities, issues, student academic performances and achievements through: newsletters from Carlisle High School newsletters from the Guidance Office report cards (every nine weeks) progress reports (middle of each marking period) the school newspaper – Periscope updated postings on the District Website electronic messages through our School Messenger System Take Care and Happy Holidays, Michael Black Principal – Carlisle High School 1 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Swartz Building Mr. Byron Mikesell 240-6800, ext. 27805 Music Department Head Teacher…………ext. 26008 Mr. Paul Wysocki Mrs. Samantha Moyer Associate Principal, Grade 10……………..ext. 27812 Science Program Chair ……….………............ext. 26882 Mr. Luther Green Mr. George Null Assistant Principal, Grade 9………………...ext. 27804 Director of Athletics/Health & PE Program Chair Mrs. Christina Cook …………………………………………………………..ext. 26837 Instructional Coach……………….……………ext. 27131 Mr. Kevin Wagner Mrs. Keely McGeehan Social Studies Program Chair.......................ext. 26132 English Department Head Teacher……...ext. 27115 Mrs. Malinda Mikesell Reading Supervisor ….……………………..…ext. 27132 Fowler Education Center 240-6800, ext. 13805 Dr. Michael Black McGowan Building Principal……………………………………........ext. 27802 240-6800, ext. 26835 Dr. Albert Parrillo Mrs. Cynthia Lupold Director of Center for Careers & Technology Associate Principal, Grade 12……………….ext. 26802 ……...…….……………………………..................ext. 13814 Dr. Patricia Buffington Miss Stephanie Weimer Assistant Principal, Grade 11…….………….ext. 26812 Head Librarian………………………………...ext. 13808 Mrs. Heather Bosnyak World Language/ELD Program Chair….. .ext. 26135 Ms. Kelly Brent Swarner Mansion Mathematics Program Chair ….…..…….…..ext. 26136 240-6800, ext. 17800 Mrs. Ashley Gogoj Mrs. Jill Condo Art Program Chair …………………..…….…….ext. 26006 Director of Special Education…………….ext. 17814 DATES FOR 2019-2020 END OF MARKING PERIODS UPCOMING DATES Wednesday, October 23 December 7 – SAT Testing – McGowan Friday, January 10 Building - 8:00am Wednesday, March 18 December 14 – ACT Testing –Cumberland Thursday, May 28 Valley HS - 8:00am January 21 – Parent Course Selection Night – McGowan/Swartz Auditoriums -6:30pm SCHOOL CLOSURES January 23 – 2nd Marking Period Report Cards Issued Winter Recess – December 23-January 1 January 23 – SNOW DATE Parent Course *Classes Resume January 2 Selection Night – McGowan/Swartz Dr. Martin Luther King Day – January 20 Auditoriums – 6:30pm In-Service – February 13-14 January 25 – Winter Ball – Carlisle Comfort President’s Day – February 17 Suites – 7:00pm No School – March 13 February 8 – ACT Testing – Cumberland Valley Spring Recess – April 9-13 HS – 8:00am *Classes Resume April 14 February 11 – Breakfast with the Principals – In-Service – May 15 Fowler Café – 8:15am Memorial Day – May 25 February 19 – ASVAB Testing – Fowler LGI – 7:49am 2 FOWLER MEDIA CENTER Monday-Thursday 7:00 – 3:30 Friday 7:00 – 3:00 Drop off your book suggestions in the library and check out what’s new! Visit the library pages under the Academics section on the Carlisle School District website to take advantage of all of the digital resources available to students at CHS. To access the electronic resources outside of the CHS campus, most database passwords can be found in the Library Resources folder on the Share Drive, or you can stop in to see Miss Weimer. PA Power Library does require a public library card to access resources from home. The Testing & Education Reference Center database has practice exams and study tips for the ASVAB, ACT, SAT, AP subject exams, and more. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! Carlisle Area School District is seeking substitute teachers, substitute paraprofessionals and substitute nurses at the elementary, middle and high school levels. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals seeking flexible employment in a supportive environment. For further information, please visit www.carlisleschools.org . Our District / Substitutes for requirements and the link to apply through Educational Staffing Solutions. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT NEWS National History Day 2020: It is not too soon for students to begin thinking about creating an historical project for History Day. This year’s National History Day theme is “Breaking Barriers in History.” Interested students can acquire more information from their social studies teacher or see Mr. Wagner in the Social Studies Department Office (across from M201). Students should mark their calendars now for the upcoming levels of competition: Local History Day Carlisle High School Saturday, February 8, 2020 Regional History Day Messiah College Saturday, March 7, 2020 State History Day Carlisle High School Fri/Sat, May 15 & 16, 2020 National History Day University of Maryland Sun–Thurs, June 14-18, 2020 3 Social Studies Students Recognized: Angelica Cramer, Lulu Herman, and Meg Ulrich have been selected by the Woodrow Wilson Birthday Association of Cumberland County as winners in this year’s essay competition. The students will attend the 94th Annual Meeting at the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill where each of their placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be announced. This year’s essay theme focused around the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles. Fun historical fact – the Woodrow Wilson Birthday Association of Cumberland County is the only active chapter in the entire country to still hold meetings! And congratulations to Samantha Martin (12) who recently received the “Girl of Merit” award by the Girls World Expo for her contributions to her community through her leadership, inspiration, and commitment. Senior Voter Registration Drive: This year the Carlisle High School’s social studies department has, once again, teamed up with the PA Department of State to attempt to register 85% of all eligible seniors to vote. If CHS can reach this milestone, we will receive the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award. CHS has received this award two years in a row! The Class of 2018 reached a 85.3% registration rate, one of only 13 schools in the entire state to reach this benchmark, and the Class of 2019 reached a 91% registration rate, one of only four schools! Can we do it again? If you know your son or daughter will turn 18 on or before April 30th please encourage them to register to vote. Students may register up to one year before their 18th birthday. They may get the application from Mr. Wagner in McGowan and return it to him directly. Model UN – NHSMUN: The Model United Nations team is off to a great start for the 2019-2020 school year. The Model UN team is now in full preparation mode for the National High School Conference in NYC to be held March 4-7, 2020. Students received their country assignments for the conference early November. The Carlisle team will represent the countries of the Germany and Sweden. Carlisle has also been asked to send delegates to the Security Council (France), the Historical Security Council 1986 (United Arab Emirates), the Crisis Committee (Libyan House of Representatives & Director General, National Defense Radio Establishment), the International Court of Justice (judge), the International Criminal Court (judge), and the Historical Crisis Committee 1916 (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) – all of which are considered prestigious honors to receive due to the high volume of requests and voluminous amounts of knowledge and research required to argue on these committees. The students will continue to research each of their respective countries and write full Position Papers on difficult topics during the next several months. We also look forward to working with many special guests and speakers from the U.S. Army War College over the next few months. Please join us in wishing them well at the National Conference! Carlisle Christmas Craft Show – THANK YOU: The CHS Model UN team would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation for all the community support of its 10th Annual Carlisle Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The show was a great success with a record 218 vendors and an estimated attendance well over 4,000 people!!! Mark your calendars for next year’s event