Help Capo win a $50,000 technology grant! PLEASE vote every day!
Dear Parents and Students,
Thanks to a parent nomination, Capistrano Valley High School is again a finalist in a contest – this time it’s the Clorox “Power a Bright Future” contest. Nominated schools have the chance to win a $50,000 grant or one of three $20,000 grants. Our school could certainly benefit from this award. Please visit the link below, login and register, and then vote every day between now and November 30th.
Voting Phase: The voting period is from 10/5/10 to 11/30/10. During the Voting Phase, the Finalists’ Submissions will be posted in an online gallery for public voting at http://tinyurl.com/2as5wzz which is the Capo entry page where you can register and vote. Persons will be invited to vote for the Submission for the school program that they believe will make the biggest difference at a school. Limit: Each participant may vote one (1) time per day during the Voting Phase.
Capo did it before in winning the Samsung Grant, and we can do it again with YOUR help!
2011 GRAD NITE COMMITTEE MEETING
When: Tuesday, Oct. 19th
Where: CVHS Staff Lounge
Time: 6 :30pm
Senior Parents- Help us make Grad Nite 2011 a memorable time for all our graduating Seniors.
Junior Parents- Your assistance is requested. Remember: This will be their celebration next year.
Sophomore and Freshman Parents- Join us! It’s never too early to get involved.
Agenda to pics will include:
Committee Reports
Fundraising Ideas
Calendar of Planning
Please join us at the Grad Nite Committee Meeting Oct. 19th! If you can’t make this one, our next meeting is scheduled for Nov 16@6:30pm.
If you would like more information or want to volunteer, please contact Grad Nite 2011 Chairperson, Eileen Parsons: Eileenparsons@cox.net or Grad Nite 2011 Secretary, Gina Hurley: (949)278-0950 or
www.cvhsgradnight.com
YOU ARE INVITED!
GRIP MENTORING EVENT
To support our children’s future and prevent criminal gang activity in our communities
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
10:00-11:30 a.m.
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Continental Breakfast will be served!
This awareness event will showcase the services provided through the San Juan Capistrano GRIP Program. The GRIP program is a collaborative effort between the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the Orange County Probation Department, the Capistrano Unified School District, the City of San Juan Capistrano, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, CREER, PRYDE, Mission Hospital, The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Saddleback Church, Young Life, the YMCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Chapman University, the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club and other community groups to prevent children from joining criminal street gangs and to make Orange County a safer place. You and other organizations are invited to learn about the progress of the Gang Prevention Programs and services we provide. You will learn information about the San Juan GRIP mentoring event.
Please RSVP by October 12th to via email: vwhitmore@capousd.org
Updated CVHS Foundation Information:
The first annual “Taste of Capo” – a community-wide event filled with food, fun and music where we hope all of our families and friends will come out and enjoy the evening while supporting Capo Valley High School!
Join us for Taste of Capo
October 21, 2010 6:30 to 8:30
CVHS Mall
SPONSORED BY: THE CVHS FOUNDATION
Supporting the Cougar Community for Today and Tomorrow
PROCEEDS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE STUDENTS OF CAPO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
What is Taste of Capo?: Taste of Capo is an event family where approximately 20 local restaurants provide samples of their best recipes for you to taste.
How much does it cost? Will-Call tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Each ticket will allow you to try each restaurant’s sample one (1) time.
Do young children have to purchase a ticket? Children five (5) and under can share a parents ticket.
When is the event? Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:30 to 8:30
Where will it be held? The event will be held in the CVHS Mall.
How do I purchase a ticket? Tickets may be purchased at the CVHS front office, in the CVHS Capo Corner Store during lunch, or by emailing the foundation. Be sure to include your name, phone number and email address. You may also purchase tickets at the door for $20 each.
Will there be anything else to do? There will be music, a silent auction and local merchandise vendors will be selling their goods.
What restaurants will be there? Berkeley Dog, Booster’s Sports Grill, Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen, Donna B’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Hanna’s Restaurant • Bar, House of EJ’s Chicken and Ribs, It’s A Grind, Coffee House, Jersey Mike’s, La Rana Authentic Mexican Food, Paradise Bakery and Cafe, Piccolino Ristorante, Southern California Pizza, Tortilla Flats, and Yama Sushi & Grill….additional restaurants will be added.
What are the prizes?
Annual family pass to the MV Rec. Center
Capo Administrators will wash and wax your car
Lunch with the Mission Viejo Mayor, Trish Kelley (Lunch for 4 at the Arroyo Trabucco Golf Club
Two tickets – Angels Baseball near 3rd base with preferred parking, Angel memorabilia, food gift card and your name splashed across the jumbotron
One reserved, front row, 2010/2011 school year parking stall in the upper lot
$500 Lorin Backe Family Beach Portrait Session (incl. 8 X 10)
One week stay in Deer Valley, 3 bedroom townhouse during Summer 2011
Gol for 4 at Arroyo Trabuco Golf
$200 NFL Shop Gift Certificate
BBQ Dinner for Four at Fire Station #9 in Mission Viejo
Can I be a restaurant participant? Yes. If you are interested in being a participating restaurant please contact the Foundation at CapoFoundation@gmail.com
Can I be a merchandise vendor? Yes, the Foundation will accept table sponsorships from 20 merchandise vendors. The cost to sponsor a table is $100. We will only accept sponsorship from one of each type of merchandise vendor (i.e. one Cookie Lee, one Pampered Chef etc.) Sponsorships will be accepted on a first reserved and paid basis. **See important note below.
Who are the participating merchandise vendors? Scentsy (wick less candle warmers and scents), Honey by Janene (African inspired clothing and jewelry), Tina Maries (Tustin based clothing and jewelry store), Beth Kukuk Handcrafted Jewelry, Cookie Lee (fine fashion jewelry), Paige Pea Photography, FlutterFrog.com (photo memory books), Empower Me Photo, Blingtastic ( rhinestone “Bling” t-shirts) and NYR Organic (skincare and make-up)….additional vendors being added weekly. A special thank you to Top Hat Balloons for providing the evenings festive balloon decorations!
Do you need volunteers? Yes. Please contact the Foundation at CapoFoundation@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering the night of the event. Volunteers will only be required to work from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM or 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. All volunteers will need to purchase a Taste of Capo ticket. Volunteers will earn community service hours, be provided reserved parking and will be entered into a drawing for prizes.
Questions? Email: capofoundation@gmail.com
Visit our website at www.cvhsfoundation.org for more information.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE CVHS FOUNDATION A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION
**The CVHS Foundation reserves the right to refuse participation from a merchandise vendor whose product, product presentation and/or sales practices do not meet or adhere to the applicable guidelines, policies, procedures, philosophy, rules and/or regulations of the CVHS Foundation, Capistrano Valley High School, Capistrano Unified School District, the Orange County Department of Education, the California Department of Education, Federal Department of Education and/or any other supervising entity.
PTSA Items:
Back by Popular Demand…
October 12th, Master Drive -Teen Driver Survival Program
• More than 6,000 teens die in car crashes each year.
• More than 300,000 are seriously injured each year.
What does a teen driver need to learn to become a safe driver?
Master Drive is offering FREE Drivers Education classes, a ( $169 value) to all teens that attend with a parent.
Seating Limited – For information and to RSVP, email: jeannelager@yahoo.com
CORRECTION to Parent/Student Education Night—
The FREE presentation by Lisa McLaughlin of EDvantage, originally scheduled for October 13th, has been changed to Thursday, October 27th.
Discover the multitude of factors that should go into their college selection decision.
Attendees will evaluate the importance of these factors, learn how to prioritize them, answer relevant questions, and be able to engage in a conversation that opens the dialogue about the importance of choosing the right college for the student’s needs.
Merchant Rebate Program – Ralphs
Please help CVHS PTSA! If you shop at Ralphs, register your Ralphs card. They will give CVHS a percentage of your spending back to the school. Our NPO is 81575. If you have any problems registering a new card, or re-registering your card (required yearly), please contact Deann Sechrest at dnsechrest@cox.net.
